Good news on the baby front is that I will be ovulating at the beach! WHOO HOO!!! Prayers this week, please. =)
April 20, 2012
Beach Bound, Baby!
This is where I'm heading tomorrow for a much needed vacation with the hubs and our best friends...I CAN'T WAIT
Good news on the baby front is that I will be ovulating at the beach! WHOO HOO!!! Prayers this week, please. =)
Good news on the baby front is that I will be ovulating at the beach! WHOO HOO!!! Prayers this week, please. =)
J is for Jams
Oh hot damn...this is my jam
Keep me partyin' to the A.M.
Y'all don't understand
Make me throw my hands in the
ayer, ay, ayer, ayer, ay ayer.
Sorry, I thought the word' jam' and that song popped into my head. =)
One of my top three 'loves' in life is music. I love how it can change a mood...take you back to a certain person or place or time in your life the minute you hear it (or even think it). I love how it makes me dance. I love hearing people sing, even if they aren't that good. I REALLY love hearing little kids sing...it's precious. I.Love.Music.
Some major music moments in my life:
1. I grew up listening to oldies music with my dad. It's really all I was allowed to listen to, so I loved it. A few I think
specifically- Hit the Road,Jack/Bye-Bye Love/The Lion Sleeps Tonight/Runaway/Stay Just a Little Bit Longer/Come and Go w/ Me
2. The first time I remember REALLY getting into music was in the 9th grade. It all started with Green Day and Weezer
3. When I was a senior in HS and into college I really started developing an eclectic music collection. I found myself really like
some heavier music (such as System of a Down/SevenDust/Tool), but I also found myself very drawn to jam bands, such as Phish,
The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, etc.
4. At some point I developed a love of rap music as well. Not all rap music..mainly Dre and Snoop. I heart them.
Nowadays I listen to everything and anything, honestly. Just for fun, here are a few of the bands I've seen live (I can't remember them all, so we'll just list what comes to mind): Phish, Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Tenacious D, Janes Addiction, Tool, Guster, Fiona Apple, WallFlowers, Snoop Dogg, 311, Santigold, Cake, Modest Mouse, Afroman, Blues Traveler, Ben Harper, Young the Giant, GroupLove, Band of Horses, Depeche Mode, System of a Down, Incubus, Widespread Panic, Violent Flemmes, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Ben Folds Five, Cold War Kids, The Flaming Lips, G Love, Gorillaz, Pavement, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Train, The Black Crows...that's all I can think of right now. It's a lot to me, probably not to a lot of people, but to me. And a few of those I've seen several times because I'm obsessed. =)
So yes, J is for Jams....
Keep me partyin' to the A.M.
Y'all don't understand
Make me throw my hands in the
ayer, ay, ayer, ayer, ay ayer.
Sorry, I thought the word' jam' and that song popped into my head. =)
One of my top three 'loves' in life is music. I love how it can change a mood...take you back to a certain person or place or time in your life the minute you hear it (or even think it). I love how it makes me dance. I love hearing people sing, even if they aren't that good. I REALLY love hearing little kids sing...it's precious. I.Love.Music.
Some major music moments in my life:
1. I grew up listening to oldies music with my dad. It's really all I was allowed to listen to, so I loved it. A few I think
specifically- Hit the Road,Jack/Bye-Bye Love/The Lion Sleeps Tonight/Runaway/Stay Just a Little Bit Longer/Come and Go w/ Me
2. The first time I remember REALLY getting into music was in the 9th grade. It all started with Green Day and Weezer
3. When I was a senior in HS and into college I really started developing an eclectic music collection. I found myself really like
some heavier music (such as System of a Down/SevenDust/Tool), but I also found myself very drawn to jam bands, such as Phish,
The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, etc.
4. At some point I developed a love of rap music as well. Not all rap music..mainly Dre and Snoop. I heart them.
Nowadays I listen to everything and anything, honestly. Just for fun, here are a few of the bands I've seen live (I can't remember them all, so we'll just list what comes to mind): Phish, Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Tenacious D, Janes Addiction, Tool, Guster, Fiona Apple, WallFlowers, Snoop Dogg, 311, Santigold, Cake, Modest Mouse, Afroman, Blues Traveler, Ben Harper, Young the Giant, GroupLove, Band of Horses, Depeche Mode, System of a Down, Incubus, Widespread Panic, Violent Flemmes, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Ben Folds Five, Cold War Kids, The Flaming Lips, G Love, Gorillaz, Pavement, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Train, The Black Crows...that's all I can think of right now. It's a lot to me, probably not to a lot of people, but to me. And a few of those I've seen several times because I'm obsessed. =)
So yes, J is for Jams....
April 11, 2012
I is for Infertility
Wikipedia says that infertility is the inability to conceive. Most couples are not coined as going through infertility until they have gone at least a year of unprotected sex without getting pregnant. Chris and I fall into this bucket..and I hate the term.
I'm still in the camp that says I can and will get pregnant this year. I'm still thinking positively in that there are no hidden, major issues and that the clomid/ progesterone and metformin are going to do what they do and I'll be knocked up before you know it. I'm still feeling excited each time I start my period, knowing the steps I will take for the next several weeks to see if we can bake a baby.
I'll admit, though, I'm fading fast. We are getting to the point that there are not many 'next steps' besides IUI and IVF. I am getting into month three of clomid, which means I can't take it for much longer before having to stop it and perhaps go on another medication. I am feeling that all the work we've put in over the past several months (tests/medications/constant 'trying') has led us to where we are today....and I feel it peaking and am afraid of what is on the other side if it's not pregnancy.
So yes...I'm staying positive in this moment, but two months down the road could be a completely different story. We shall see...
Keep us in your prayers, please. I REALLY have lots of hope for the month of April. =)
I'm still in the camp that says I can and will get pregnant this year. I'm still thinking positively in that there are no hidden, major issues and that the clomid/ progesterone and metformin are going to do what they do and I'll be knocked up before you know it. I'm still feeling excited each time I start my period, knowing the steps I will take for the next several weeks to see if we can bake a baby.
I'll admit, though, I'm fading fast. We are getting to the point that there are not many 'next steps' besides IUI and IVF. I am getting into month three of clomid, which means I can't take it for much longer before having to stop it and perhaps go on another medication. I am feeling that all the work we've put in over the past several months (tests/medications/constant 'trying') has led us to where we are today....and I feel it peaking and am afraid of what is on the other side if it's not pregnancy.
So yes...I'm staying positive in this moment, but two months down the road could be a completely different story. We shall see...
Keep us in your prayers, please. I REALLY have lots of hope for the month of April. =)
May your life...
I saw this today and am STILL laughing at it and how appropriate it is for some of the FB posts and blogs I have been reading! Nice.
April 8, 2012
H is for Halloween
The Hottingers just LOVE Halloween! I think I just love to laugh...and when you get a lot of adults together with costumes and booze, that is bound to happen. Here are a few things that Chris and I have gone as:
G is for G-Spot
What? Oh no she didn't.....
Yes, I'm a pervert. Worse than most people I know, actually. It's funny...I've been sitting here thinking of all of the words that start with G and how I could use them, such as G is for GREATS and listing out some of my favorite things....or G is for Gummy Bears, which I'm obsessed with (Haribo, specifically)....or G is for God, as it IS Easter Sunday and all...but all I keep coming back to is G is for G-Spot.
Girls talk about everything, including sex. Or at least me and my friends do. =) The conversations definitely change as you get older (and married), but the topic still comes up on a regular basis. Don't worry, husbands of ours...we are not comparing equipment or giving away trade secrets. It's more of a "oh really? 4 times this week? You are a good wife". Or maybe "You should try this...trust me". Most often, though, the talk is pertaining to orgasims.
I have learned that all women are SOOO different when it comes to hitting the big O. I have a few friends who have NEVER had an orgasm while having sex. I have several friends who have never had one during oral sex. I have a couple who get off every single time they have sex. I know some who NEVER 'go downtown,' and I know others who do at least a few times a month. It's all over the place!
Sometimes I wonder if guys know how lucky they are in several instances. Don't get me wrong, I would HATE to have a man's 'equipment' (especially during the heat of the summer lol), but I think it'd be pretty sweet to be able to pee standing up (without making a mess or looking like a total weirdo) and to know you are going to hit the big O every single time you have sex, without any foreplay or romance needed. Punks.
One thing I have found is that I am very lucky that Chris and I are on the same page as far as sex goes...that's so important for a couple! I know soooo many couples where the husband or wife complains that they just don't get it enough (yes, I know a couple wives who do the complaining, I promise). And I know a few where the girls are maybe a little more open to trying new things than the hubbys are. And I know oh so many who do not communicate at all regarding what works/doesn't work/etc. That just blows my mind! This is your SPOUSE, aka the one person in the world you are allowed to have sex with. If you want something done differently, you should speak up...it's a total win-win.
People get so embarrassed about this topic....that's weird to me. I don't get what there is to be embarrassed about. I mean seriously, our bodies do what they do and we might as well enjoy it. =)
Happy Easter!
Yes, I'm a pervert. Worse than most people I know, actually. It's funny...I've been sitting here thinking of all of the words that start with G and how I could use them, such as G is for GREATS and listing out some of my favorite things....or G is for Gummy Bears, which I'm obsessed with (Haribo, specifically)....or G is for God, as it IS Easter Sunday and all...but all I keep coming back to is G is for G-Spot.
Girls talk about everything, including sex. Or at least me and my friends do. =) The conversations definitely change as you get older (and married), but the topic still comes up on a regular basis. Don't worry, husbands of ours...we are not comparing equipment or giving away trade secrets. It's more of a "oh really? 4 times this week? You are a good wife". Or maybe "You should try this...trust me". Most often, though, the talk is pertaining to orgasims.
I have learned that all women are SOOO different when it comes to hitting the big O. I have a few friends who have NEVER had an orgasm while having sex. I have several friends who have never had one during oral sex. I have a couple who get off every single time they have sex. I know some who NEVER 'go downtown,' and I know others who do at least a few times a month. It's all over the place!
Sometimes I wonder if guys know how lucky they are in several instances. Don't get me wrong, I would HATE to have a man's 'equipment' (especially during the heat of the summer lol), but I think it'd be pretty sweet to be able to pee standing up (without making a mess or looking like a total weirdo) and to know you are going to hit the big O every single time you have sex, without any foreplay or romance needed. Punks.
One thing I have found is that I am very lucky that Chris and I are on the same page as far as sex goes...that's so important for a couple! I know soooo many couples where the husband or wife complains that they just don't get it enough (yes, I know a couple wives who do the complaining, I promise). And I know a few where the girls are maybe a little more open to trying new things than the hubbys are. And I know oh so many who do not communicate at all regarding what works/doesn't work/etc. That just blows my mind! This is your SPOUSE, aka the one person in the world you are allowed to have sex with. If you want something done differently, you should speak up...it's a total win-win.
People get so embarrassed about this topic....that's weird to me. I don't get what there is to be embarrassed about. I mean seriously, our bodies do what they do and we might as well enjoy it. =)
Happy Easter!
April 6, 2012
F is for...Freakin' Idiot!
Bobby Petrino is a freakin' idiot! My husband says he's a great coach and has done a lot for Razorback athletics (and I agree, although my knowledge base on this subject is very limited)....but I just wonder how someone who is suppose to be so smart can be so dumb.
I'm not saying he's an idiot because he was cheating on his wife. I don't believe it's morally right to sleep with anyone when you are married (even if you are separated..you are still married), but that's between him and those close to him. I don't want cheating in or surrounding MY life....but as long as it's not around me I don't really care. Petrino is our football coach, not our high priest. And people make mistakes.
That being said, what really rubs me the wrong way is the situation surrounding the girl he was caught with- Jessica Dorrell. From what I've read, she was riding around with him on his motorcycle less than a WEEK after she was hired to work directly for him (in a role that had previously only been filled by males). One could easily deduce that the inappropriate relationship between Dorrell and Petrino started prior to her being hired for that job. This opens up a whole can of worms for the AD to deal with. Was she hired because of this relationship? Were other people NOT hired because of this relationship (and thus will come forward with lawsuits)? Was she even qualified for this job? What a mess. And before anyone says "no proof that they were having an affair has been given," just realize that Petrino issued a statement last night...and if he was NOT having an affair with this chick, he sure as hell would have specified that due to all of the immediately speculation surrounding the police report.
So why is Petrino a freakin' idiot? Here are my top three reasons:
1. He started an affair with an engaged woman (the fiance also works on campus, btw) and then hired said woman to work directly for him
2. He then...knowing he is one of the most recongnizable men in the Fayetteville (or the whole state of AR, really)....decided to take a joy ride with said woman
3. He lied. People do this all the time, but when you are a public figure and you tell the cops one thing and the Razorback Nation another, you have to realize the truth is going to come out.
So yes, I am very disappointed in Petrino for just being dumb. I'm really torn on what will happen. On one hand, I want to say that there is no way that the U of A will let Petrino go due to his record and the promise of a great season...but on the other hand, the legality behind the hiring of Dorrell (and possible discrimination vs other applicants) is a big deal. I'm hoping that he doesn't get fired...but I'm afraid he will. Fingers crossed.
You know who I feel sorry for throughout this entire hot mess? Dorrell's fiance. Poor guy! He went from being a happily engaged guy, to seeing his fiance's picture with a scarlett A all over it put all over the internet and television. How heart breaking and embarrassing. I hope he told her to take a hike.
And here's the lovely couple themselves....
I'm not saying he's an idiot because he was cheating on his wife. I don't believe it's morally right to sleep with anyone when you are married (even if you are separated..you are still married), but that's between him and those close to him. I don't want cheating in or surrounding MY life....but as long as it's not around me I don't really care. Petrino is our football coach, not our high priest. And people make mistakes.
That being said, what really rubs me the wrong way is the situation surrounding the girl he was caught with- Jessica Dorrell. From what I've read, she was riding around with him on his motorcycle less than a WEEK after she was hired to work directly for him (in a role that had previously only been filled by males). One could easily deduce that the inappropriate relationship between Dorrell and Petrino started prior to her being hired for that job. This opens up a whole can of worms for the AD to deal with. Was she hired because of this relationship? Were other people NOT hired because of this relationship (and thus will come forward with lawsuits)? Was she even qualified for this job? What a mess. And before anyone says "no proof that they were having an affair has been given," just realize that Petrino issued a statement last night...and if he was NOT having an affair with this chick, he sure as hell would have specified that due to all of the immediately speculation surrounding the police report.
So why is Petrino a freakin' idiot? Here are my top three reasons:
1. He started an affair with an engaged woman (the fiance also works on campus, btw) and then hired said woman to work directly for him
2. He then...knowing he is one of the most recongnizable men in the Fayetteville (or the whole state of AR, really)....decided to take a joy ride with said woman
3. He lied. People do this all the time, but when you are a public figure and you tell the cops one thing and the Razorback Nation another, you have to realize the truth is going to come out.
So yes, I am very disappointed in Petrino for just being dumb. I'm really torn on what will happen. On one hand, I want to say that there is no way that the U of A will let Petrino go due to his record and the promise of a great season...but on the other hand, the legality behind the hiring of Dorrell (and possible discrimination vs other applicants) is a big deal. I'm hoping that he doesn't get fired...but I'm afraid he will. Fingers crossed.
You know who I feel sorry for throughout this entire hot mess? Dorrell's fiance. Poor guy! He went from being a happily engaged guy, to seeing his fiance's picture with a scarlett A all over it put all over the internet and television. How heart breaking and embarrassing. I hope he told her to take a hike.
And here's the lovely couple themselves....
E is for ...Eager Beaver
I know you are all eager to know how my doctor's appointment went this week (or at least three of you are...the ones who texted me...you know who you are). Let's just say it wasn't surprising. Got a BFN (Big Fat Negative) on the pregnancy test again this month. I knew that was possible with my traveling and the close timing, but since it was my first month on the progesterone I was very hopeful. That's what I get for getting my hopes up I suppose. Dang it.
So what am I going to do next? I'm going to hold off on the IUI this month. The main reason is that Chris and I (and several of my closest friends) are going to the beach this month....and based off of when I think I'll start and thus when I think I'll ovulate, I'm pretty sure we'll be at the beach during 'Prime Time,' so to speak. This could be PERFECT, actually! Chris and I got engaged on the beach....I NEVER take a full week off of work, so I'll be totally relaxed....and honestly I'm happiest when I'm on vacation and surrounded by friends. So...I have high hopes for the month of April. That being said, if I don't 'start' until mid-April for some reason and thus will not ovulate until end of April or early May, we will probably go ahead and do the IUI. It's all about the timing.
So yeah, that's what's up with that. Just call me an eager beaver. Haaa ha ha ha...get it? Eager Beaver? LOL. Enjoy your weekend!
So what am I going to do next? I'm going to hold off on the IUI this month. The main reason is that Chris and I (and several of my closest friends) are going to the beach this month....and based off of when I think I'll start and thus when I think I'll ovulate, I'm pretty sure we'll be at the beach during 'Prime Time,' so to speak. This could be PERFECT, actually! Chris and I got engaged on the beach....I NEVER take a full week off of work, so I'll be totally relaxed....and honestly I'm happiest when I'm on vacation and surrounded by friends. So...I have high hopes for the month of April. That being said, if I don't 'start' until mid-April for some reason and thus will not ovulate until end of April or early May, we will probably go ahead and do the IUI. It's all about the timing.
So yeah, that's what's up with that. Just call me an eager beaver. Haaa ha ha ha...get it? Eager Beaver? LOL. Enjoy your weekend!
April 3, 2012
Good Judgement
I swear, fortune cookies seek me out sometimes. This one is just too appropriate for my life over the past few weeks! (BTW- I know it's turned weird...I can't get it to straighten out!)
D is for Diagnosis
Well, my Pawpa had some tests done last week and the results are in....Prostate Cancer.
I.HATE.CANCER.
Many people live a long time after a cancer diagnosis, I know, but my Pawpa is not in any sort of shape to be able to be very aggressive in treatment. He's already weak....he's already on probably 25 different medications....and he lives in a small town with crap doctors and facilities (trust me, I learned this when Grandma got cancer). On top of that, I don't think there is any way we can talk him into coming to AR and letting us take care of him and fight this...
I'm suppose to get more information today regarding how advanced it is and next steps.
Cancer sucks.
I.HATE.CANCER.
Many people live a long time after a cancer diagnosis, I know, but my Pawpa is not in any sort of shape to be able to be very aggressive in treatment. He's already weak....he's already on probably 25 different medications....and he lives in a small town with crap doctors and facilities (trust me, I learned this when Grandma got cancer). On top of that, I don't think there is any way we can talk him into coming to AR and letting us take care of him and fight this...
I'm suppose to get more information today regarding how advanced it is and next steps.
Cancer sucks.
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