rain, rain, go away

It’s a bit rainy and icky here today. We actually had a tornado watch for the first time that I can remember, and I got a little spooked at what the heck I should do, if one actually came… I called Josh to see what he thought, and he didn’t have a clue. I was thinking of getting in the bathtub?? I think I saw that on TV, that because of the pipes, that the bathroom is usually the best place in the house to be. Luckily, I didn’t have to find out! I was sure it was coming though, because the outside all of a sudden got really dark (like night time at 2:00pm) and the wind slowed to a stand still. I had convinced myself that I was in the “eye” of the tornado. (I think I watch too many disaster shows, what do you think?) …lol…

The rain has passed for the day, but they say tomorrow’s storm is going to be worse, so hopefully my luck won’t change. Hannah, the kitties and I are prepared to run for the tub if we need to! :o)

In baby news; I want to thank all of you for your support, encouragement, and kind words both on my blog, and in the emails I received. I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love you all showed us.

Josh and I took our first foster parent class last week, and learned a bit more about the process. It was a little intimidating since they really like to lower your expectations and give you some worse case scenario type stories. I know they do that so you don’t go into it with false expectations, but it is tough to listen to. Both Josh and I left with some second thoughts about choosing the path we are on, but we intend to stick with it, and see where it takes us. Unfortunately we have to miss a class this week, so we won’t learn any more until next Wednesday.

I do have a few more last ditch efforts I am working on, to get pregnant on my own as well, so maybe that will pay off… you never know. A friend of mine was told by her doctor to cut out preservatives in her diet and eat all natural foods… meats, fruits, and veggies. Supposedly it gets your body working the way it should (like a machine) and increases your chances of pregnancy. I’ve been struggling with the diet for a little over a week now, and I think it’s getting easier. (I have no will power when it comes to food, and I live for Dr. Pepper, so it’s been a challenge to say the least!)

Josh’s birthday was last week, and he is now 38. We celebrated with family on both Saturday and Sunday, so it made for a fun weekend. (No the donkey wasn’t part of it, although my husband would have LOVED that!).

Now that the holidays are over, estate sales are back in full swing, so I have been adding to the shop as often as I can. This last week, I sold almost everything I listed on the same day it was listed, so that was exciting!

This week (and next) I am focused on getting my books in order, and filling my taxes. This is the most I have ever procrastinated on that, so I am a bit stressed about making my January 31st deadline. And I have to deal with Jury duty next week, so that is never any fun!

Wish me luck!

January 20, 2010 - 2:38 am

jeanne - Thanks for the update. I know your arms long for a baby to hold and I pray that they will be filled this year. I am so happy for you that the shop is doing so well!!! It is your amazing photography that sells all your incredible finds!

January 20, 2010 - 2:41 am

Ashley - Hello! I’ve been following your blog for quite awhile…I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve commented though! :)
I’m not sure if anyone has suggested this idea to your or not…so bear with me while I suggest it!
I’ve had two friends who have both struggled for YEARS to get pregnant. They both went through in-vitro and neither were succesfull. Then they both tried acupuncture and herbal teas and they both were pregnant within a month.
Not sure if you’ve heard of this or tried it. I was skeptical when they talked about doing it… but two babies later it’s hard to be skeptical:)
I’ll be praying for you and your husband… God bless you!

January 20, 2010 - 2:54 am

Penny Patten - I’m glad the Tornado didn’t come! It’s snowing here, for two days now, not a lot, just enough to be annoying! Good luck with your baby plans, one way or another, I’m sure it will work out. Just don’t give up!

January 20, 2010 - 2:55 am

Margaret Bouwmeester - I wish you all the best whichever happens, maybe it will be both, adopt and then have your own!!! My Mom always told me to never eat processed food and try not to eat too much sugar, so I try to remember this. I don’t know if it really is true, but she had ten of us, so maybe? It is very hard to struggle with this issue, especially when it seems everyone is announcing a baby on the way. You and your hubby are in my prayers, I really can see you as a mother, so if more than one wish it out loud it becomes true!!!
Hugs to you sweet friend!
Margaret B

January 20, 2010 - 3:11 am

Lisa Super - When I was in high school I was the receptionist at a Chiropractors office. Every once in a while we’d have a lady schedule an appointment for an adjustment in hopes of getting pregnant. I have to say, I saw it happen on several occasions. It was also the reason my Mom became pregnant with me. After trying for 3 years she scheduled an appointment (with the doctor I worked for) and she got pregnant after one adjustment. Not sure how or why, pelvis positioning perhaps…I don’t know but it’s sure worth a try!! Good luck to you in all your efforts, natural, foster, adoption – all great choices!

January 20, 2010 - 3:35 am

Betty - I love your blog … and also want to wish you
“Good luck”
Hugz …Betty

January 20, 2010 - 5:21 am

Teresa Sheeley - Absolutely, positively good luck with everything my sweet friend. To babies, to jury duty for it all, I wish you all the best. I have to say foster parenting, adopting, is pretty cool, and it takes a special person just like you, one that is selfless and grounded. :)

smiles,
teresa
xo

January 20, 2010 - 1:41 pm

Rebecca - I was just thinking of you this morning and wondering how everything was going and the email with your posting popped up! Same wave length? ;-)
I believe there is always hope ~ we have friends who after many attempts to have children of their own, became foster parents to an adorable little boy, they loved it! You could see the joy they experienced everytime you saw them. One day after he had been living with them for about a year they were asked if they wished to adopt him ~ they were understandably thrilled and of course said yes….then as chance would have it the week they became his parents; without, planning she came home with the great news that she was pregnant and since then she has had another little one…life has so many joyful, wonderful surprises. We just need to remember that and continue to have hope.
Many, many heartfelt wishes, you are in my thoughts ~ Rebecca

January 20, 2010 - 4:01 pm

Joye - i am 35 and went through 3 looong years of infertility. what a struggle! i had laprascopic surgery, some test to flush out my tubes, countless iui’s, bazilion fertility clinic visits….it was literally exhausting. and i was mad..and i think it is ok to be mad. i ended up pregnant….and i will say i believe i learned more about myself and my marriage than i ever thought possible. good things do come out of trials….be it the baby, helping another person in the future that is going through this, a marriage that is super solid. with that said, I think infertility, when you are dreaming of something that you feel will complete you, is one of the hardest things a couple can face. don’t give up on the dream…i didn’t, even though many others thought i should, and am very happy with the product of my hard work and persistence! take those pills! it’s worth all the hormonal roller coasters, gagging, bloating, etc. just getting you prepared for pregnancy…you will feel all of those lovely things and more real soon, I suspect, and appreciate every bit of morning sickness and every gained pound because they will all be happening bc you are pregnant. and your lovely blog will be a way of giving others hope. hang in there.

January 20, 2010 - 5:19 pm

Courtney - I hate that it costs so much to adopt. It shouldn’t!

A few weeks ago, my husband was away for the night, I fell asleep watching “Storm Trackers” and we just happened to have a major windstorm that night… so every time I heard the wind, I would awake from sleep with “TORNADO!” shouting in my brain… only to have to try to get rid of the adrenaline and go back to sleep :)

January 20, 2010 - 5:28 pm

Dandy - I couldn’t believe that tornado watch. I mean, tornado in OC?

I took a peek at the cost of adoption and its terrifying. I hope everything works out for you. I know it will.

January 20, 2010 - 7:09 pm

Leah C - Wishing you lots and lots of luck…in all your endeavors! Hugs to you , Sara:)

January 20, 2010 - 11:06 pm

Rosemary Olson - Sounds like a good plan!
You can never be too healthy.
Soda is a hard thing to kick.
It’s been raining very hard here all day!
Thunder and ligtening too!
Stay dry and cozy,
Rosemary

January 21, 2010 - 2:45 am

Tinuviel Kruse - I like your Jan 31st tax deadline rule. I have been known to file 2 extensions–even when I’m getting money back! Doyyeeee!

Are you in SoCal? I heard the weather is even worse down there than here in the north bay :(

Blessings on the baby front…

January 22, 2010 - 1:03 am

Vicki - Keep your heart open,love will find the way! Be Safe and good luck with Jury Duty!

January 22, 2010 - 3:38 am

Shawn Seay - The diet sounds like something that we should do anyways. Huh? Good for you…selling all of your goods the same day. That is so awesome. I love seeing all of your pictures. You do such beautiful work.
Blessings,
Shawn

January 22, 2010 - 2:14 pm

~love - i used to visit your blog all the time when you first started and, just because of life, i haven’t visited in a VERY long time. i found myself wanting to see your photos and home inspiration today, but it is your journey to your child that is moving me now. i think it is so wonderful that you are filled with hope and that you are open to His will…whether that is through fostering, adoption or pregnancy. i just wrote a post the other day about how easy it is to say things can’t happen for whatever reason, but really that is just putting God into a tiny box. He’s bigger than that and I hope that He continues to reveal His plan for you and gives you the desires of your heart.
One of our children has come to us through adoption and it is the biggest blessing.

ps–i live for dr.pepper, too. wish i could kick that! wishing you the BEST!

January 22, 2010 - 6:52 pm

Jan Fry - I want to tell you about a friend of mine who gave birth to a dear wee girl 16 months ago. She and her partner had been trying for 9 years, and had two attempts at invitro (not sure if that is spelt correct) fertilisation. The second attempt was successful. The really amazing thing is that my friend was 50 at the time. Needless to say that little baby is very very special. Whatever path you take, keep positive and take care of each other along the way. Best of luck, and, I enjoy your blog.

January 23, 2010 - 12:44 am

marci - just a suggestion about the whole infertility thing…ask your doctor about metformin.
i found out about it too late for us but i know women who have used it with success. it totally depends on why your having trouble obviously but worth a try if it would work for you.

hang in there with the classes, they are hard. the whole process is hard. like you we were low on money and it was the only way we could adopt but it was worth all the hardness!

January 23, 2010 - 3:38 am

Paula - I am not a Dr. but would like to recommend you read Jillian Michaels book Mastering your Metabolism. It is all about eating healthy to get your hormones in balance. I have read that many women struggling to get pregnant have had success with this. Best of luck to you, Paula

January 24, 2010 - 5:29 pm

Sweet Cottage Dreams - Sara, I have some friends who were having a hard time conceiving. Do you know that right after they adopted a child she got pregnant? The doctor told her that sometimes the stresses of desiring a pregnancy negates the ability to do so. Just stay positive. You have such a beautiful spirit.

kindly,
Becky

January 24, 2010 - 7:42 pm

Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage - Sara…I am from the midwest and tornados are our “thing.” If you need to take your fur babbies and head for an interior room of your home…preferably one without windows (glass blowing at you isn’t good). Duck in a closet if you need to. Take care!!! I am thinking of you!

January 25, 2010 - 8:53 pm
January 28, 2010 - 2:44 am

Nancy - Hi – Your post resonated with me because I feel I am going through a lot of the same things are you. I had to deal with Jury duty this week! It kept getting moved and then was cancelled, so I guess there wasn’t much to “deal” with. I struggled with infertility for 4.5 years. Then, in the beginning of 2009, my husband & I started to change the way we eat. We both cut out pre-processed foods, and started to make and eat our meals at home. We ate more fresh fruits and vegetables that we buy from the local farmers market and ate only farm-raised chicken (instead of the ones you buy at the grocery store). It was more to change our lifestyle and save money from eating out, but I saw a definite change in our livelihood. We just found out over Christmas that I was almost 6 weeks pregnant, which was a surprise! I thought it was impossible so I didn’t even think I could be pregnant. I couldn’t figure out why or how it happened, but the only thing we changed in our life was how we ate. I didn’t really think of that until someone I knew mentioned diet. I think you should give it a try – good luck!

January 29, 2010 - 12:25 pm

Dawn-Hydrangea Home - I think what you are doing is amazing! Hoping all your wishes do come true!

February 4, 2010 - 5:58 pm

Samantha - i enjoy your blog, i come and visit now and then and i love your store. i wish you could come and decorate my house.
i was infertile and went through treatments but i was given some non-doctor advice that i really feel contributed to getting pregnant.
relax more and stop exercising, if you have to exercise just walk (i even stopped yoga)
eat more and gain some weight, i gained 10 lbs before i got pregnant, i honestly believe the body likes a little fat to make a baby and keep it safe for 9 months
while getting pregnant is on your mind 24 hours a day try to start a new hobby and get interested in something new, when your body and mind are free from stress it will happen (i dived into books, reading funny and steamy sex novels – it helps in other ways too :)
good luck and god bless

February 16, 2010 - 12:12 pm

cindy - What a beautifully honest blog.
As an adopted child, I hope your wishes come true–however they arrive.

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