Run down

There are many things that come along with PCOS. Irregular periods has been the hardest, most traumatic for me. We moved to a new place, a new state about a year ago. For all but 6 weeks of that time, I have been bleeding. To say I'm tired, in an understatement. I'm really, really exhausted.

Next week I have an appointment at a Women's Clinic in Fairbanks. It's time to do something. I don't know what, as I don't know what all my options are, but I'm thinking about permanently fixing this issue. Yes, I'm considering a hysterectomy. It would be my birthday gift to myself.

The irony in all of this is that 10 years ago in April, we began the trying to conceive process, as a birthday gift to me. Irony at it's finest indeed. However, I have made no decisions yet. I want to be sure that I'm completely open to all options that he gives me.

So for now I wait, to see what lies ahead. I'm convinced that it will be up to me now. Ha. Okay, maybe not, but it will be my choice to choose what happens to my body at this point. At least I hope it will. We'll see.

Have a happy day!

Up, Up, Up

We are climbing the adoption rollercoaster. As always life happens in between all our great plans, but we are plugging away at the application. Phew! It's long. But well worth the time and effort it takes to do it right. The first time. After all, you only get one first impression, right? So, that's where we are.

In the meantime, my mothering gene has been momentarily fulfilled by the addition of Cash. Cash is our now 8 week old yellow lab pup. He's sweet, cuddly and oh-so-naughty. He keeps us hopping, but only wakes 1-2 times a night. Which I happen to think is pretty good for a little guy.

I dare say that having a puppy, while not as intense as having a human baby, is fun, and makes me look forward to late night feedings, and all the lovely (and some not-so-lovely) things that come with parenting. After all, I see my fair share of poop each day as it is. Luckily it's all outside. :) Ha!

So, that's what's new. We're just hanging out, enjoying life in the Last Frontier and looking forward to less quiet nights, more busy days, and chaos. Because life is just more fun with more noise. Right?

Have a happy day!