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What are you thankful for?
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In the spirit of the holidays - what are you thankful for?
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I'm thankful that I have babies to rock in the middle of the night, a 5 year old to talk my ear off, a wife who leaves wet towels on the floor, a job with overflowing to-do lists, a family who drives me crazy, a house that always has dishes in the sink, a bank account that just barely has enough, and a healthy body that happens to be far too round.
I'm thankful for my perfectly imperfect life
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My top five are:
1. My family - a wife who hangs in with my craziness year after year. And two boys who both warm the most inner part of my heart and drive me nuts at the same time.
2. My job - that allows me to be independent, have nice and competent (and open minded) co-workers, make a difference in the lives of others, and put a bit of money into my account each month. And my wife's job that supplements mine to ensure we can live comfortably.
3. My body and health - Even though I treat my body like crap, it is holding strong. *knock on wood* And the health of my children. (L's health has been pretty spotty. LOL.)
4. A dissertation that will be finished no later than May 2013 (and possibly even December 2012.) It seems a long way a way, but we keep telling the boys that it WILL be done while they are in first grade. I can see a small beacon of light at the end of a very very very long tunnel.
5. A home to come home to each night with heat (though not as much as I'd like thanks to a pre-menopausal spouse!), lights, and ample food in the fridge. A warm bed to sleep in )and free of mold and rodents that many of my clients have to deal with.)
6. A life where my being openly gay is more or less inconsequential to my family of origin, my job, and friends. I know many don't share the ability to live openly and honestly.
1. My wife - the first loyal and truly loving person to come into my life, we have our problems but we always move forward.
2. My children - they make me want to pull my hair out sometimes but they give me more joy than anything else.
3. Being a SAHM - it's not the role I would have chosen 5 years ago but it's so great to be able to focus on raising my children and caring for my family.
4. My Dad - he is my rock.
5. My Mom - she came back into my life and is trying very hard to prove herself.
Two Mommies Healing Hearts
Maybe I don't have a heightened sense of smell, but I've never smelled any vagina on my pants. -- TSD
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that's a great one. ditto.
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The deep one: I get to do a job that I love and come home to a person who fights just as hard as I do to make life meaningful and healthy.
The less deep one: My partner is studying for the driving exam so soon I won't be the person who has to do all the driving. YAY!
Stupid, maybe. But never underestimate the value of two drivers in one family when you live in a smaller town.
I am deeply grateful for my wife, who is loving and loyal and has seen me through both the best and worst times. I am so thankful that we are able to be a family, even if our state doesn't recognize our marriage.
I am also thankful for the rest of my family, especially my sister, my mom, and my beautiful neice. We have had a pretty rough few years as a family, but it has helped us to grow stronger and realize just how important our relationships are.
I am thankful that I have been able to transform some of the most trying times in my life into something wonderful. I am glad I had the strength to go back to grad school, even when all my plans of support fell apart, and that that choice has given me work I find deeply meaningful.
I am thankful for all the little things that make our day to day lives fun and exciting - good friends, beer, books, craft projects, and food.
AMH 0.5, AFC 5-8, FSH 7ish
IVF #1 - antagonist. Empty follicle syndrome. 1 retrieved, 0 fertilized.
IVF #2 - antagonist. Ovulated early. 3 retrieved, 2 fertilized, 0 blasts
1. My little E. She is absolutely the light of my life. She reminds me what's important in life and for that I am so grateful.
2. A better relationship with E's dad. We've had some rough years since I left him but we are in a good place now and I'd venture to say almost friends.
3. My family and friends. My parents have struggled in the 3+ years since I came out but I think they are finally seeing I am still me. My incredibly supportive friends who have continued to love me through it all.
4. My health. I was diagnosed with MS just after E turned one. Despite all the chaos in life since then, I have remained healthy and had no issues.
5. A good job that gives me a sense of making a difference in the lives of others. I value having that feeling be a part of what I do every day. This job also provides for all the things E and I need.
1. My lovely wife, who amazingly continues to love me back despite my flaws.
2. Both of our extended families, who continue to love and accept us.
3. Two little nephews who hug and kiss and are the cutest ever.
4. Good health insurance, which takes the edge off the TTC anxiety.
5. The promotion I received this year, and the raise/happier job DW received.
I guess all in all, we're pretty blessed. Thanks for the reminder.
IVF Oct/Nov 2012
Beta #1 = 77, Beta #2 = 190, Beta #3 = 1044
Cautiously optimistic.
A friend left our house the other day, L, Pumpkin, dog Bingo and I all snuggled on the couch. I could tell that 34 year old single female was a little jealous.
L said, "[Name of friend] is having a rough time--our life is quite a beautiful picture right now."
I am so glad that I don't care what our life looks like---it FEELS like a beautiful picture.
The crappy car, the insurance worries, the job stress--that's small. Everything feels in perspective--and this might be the first Thanksgiving I've genuinely been able to say that.