2011 has been quite a year already! The past few weeks have been pretty rough for my family. I'm not going into any detail because 1) it really isn't anyone's business (even though there have already been many people who have MADE it their business) 2) it's done and over with and we can't go back and "fix" it and 3) God's in control, and we KNOW that. I just ask for prayers for Ben's parents.
The first week of February has been an interesting one! Tuesday we woke up to a phone call from the school district telling me that school was CANCELLED!! Our weather has been so wishy-washy the past few months. It was SO nice last Friday..like in the high 60's. This week, the "hottest" temperature we have been is about 20 degrees! The wind chills have been ridiculously cold, like -15ish cold. It was nice to have a snow day and just relax! We have had delayed starts the past 2 days, which are great for kids, but not so much for teachers who have to be there on time! I have always loved winter, but I have found myself wishing it was spring already! I can't wait to plant some new geraniums!!
If you remember, I posted a few months ago about Orphan Sunday. You can scroll down to read it if you didn't get a chance. I mentioned that I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and it might be harder for me to have kids. We definitely know that we want kids of our own, and we have always been passionate about adoption. If something were to happen, and we weren't able to have kids of our own, we will be turning to adoption. But, I have been referred to a reproductive endocrinologist in Lubbock, and we have our first appointment with her on Thursday of next week. We are hoping that we will get some answers about certain questions next week. I am having mixed emotions about it. I am so excited because I am ready to start this journey. At the same time, I am scared out of my mind! I have known since my junior year of high school that I have P.C.O.S., but now it is more of a "reality."
I never have been real public about my P.C.O.S., until the Orphan Sunday post. It has been interesting to see how many people have e-mailed, texted, or I've talked to in conversation who are in the same boat. It has been so nice to have those people who vent to because they all know EXACTLY how I am feeling. Infertility has become so common among women, and it has been so nice to have a support system.
Pray that we find some answers to our questions, and that we have the patience to deal with whatever is to come! :)
"but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
4 comments:
I'll be praying for you both... you know .. I've been down that road you are about to start... feel free to call and ask any questions or just want to vent. It is scary and frustrating and doesn't make sense sometimes. I know!
Oh my Courtney! I'm so so so so excited that you have blogged again, as in I saw it and was stoked! Love you and reading about your journey through life with God and family!
In the big picture.........this is a small slice of life......you have such a strong well being and faith, you can withstand lots of outside garbage..........you are a great wife, teacher, and friend to many...stay strong and know that your path is one of happiness and excitement!
Love the "adoption" idea.....bounce off of me anytime!
Courtney I also have PCOS :( Had it for years. What dr. are u using? I went to Dr. Phy in Lbk. We, obviously, were able to get pregnant within 6 months of seeing the dr. I'm about to go back and see her again. We have been trying since Walker turned 1 and he just turned 5 a few weeks ago...so I am right there with you sweetie.
I have questioned God several times about why some women, who should not ever be allowed to have children, are able to get pregnant just by thinking it. And why so many women who are truly born to be Mothers cannot have their own biological children. I have had to give this over to God and know that His plan is the ONLY plan.
Love you girl and I will keep you in my prayers!
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