It's the middle of December, and there is stuff I need to update on since my last post.
I'm now officially in my third trimester. This upcoming Saturday will mark 30 weeks. My belly's getting bigger and more pronounced. It's weird to think it's actually happening. At 16 weeks, we found out that that I'm having a girl. I'm so excited!
On the down side, a couple unfortunate things have happened with the pregnancy. First, I was experiencing some severe heartburn related pains, and one day it got so bad that I had to make a trip to the ER. The diagnosis: gall bladder stones. I won't get the bladder removed during the pregnancy, but I might have to after I deliver.
I later, and more recently, had my gestational diabetes test. I failed the first test, so I went in for the second test. However, I threw up the glucose drink for the second test, resulting in discontinuing that test. My OB decided that I'll be treated as having Gestational Diabetes, and I do not have healthy blood glucose levels in the morning before I eat, so it only makes sense. My goal is to keep a better eye on my diet for the next couple of months.
So with the gall stones and the gestational diabetes, I'm on a pretty strict diet. Low carbohydrates, no sugar, and low fat. I am also required to exercise for 30 minutes 5 days a week. Sounds nightmarish, right? It kinda is. But I have to make due if I want baby and me to be healthy.
In other news, we've ultimately decided to move when we can to a 2 bedroom apartment at our current complex once one opens up. We will check in January if an opening will occur. We've dismissed looking at houses, for we think our budget wouldn't be able to handle it at this time, but we know what to expect when that time comes again.
Ryan's coming up to the end of his second to last semester with putting in his first semester of hours towards his Senior Project. I've been proud that he's been able to make good progress with it. I hope he keeps working hard until the last day to report his work for the semester. His goal is to get everything done with it before our baby girl makes her appearance, which is smart.
Well, that's all the news for now. We get to watch the new Star Wars movie in a couple of days, which is exciting. I've seen it has gotten really good reviews, which is really encouraging that it will be worth seeing.
Until next time,
Melissa
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Wonderful news!
Well, we have posted the news on Facebook now, so the whole world should (mostly) know what is now public information. After years of trying, we have finally made it so now I have become pregnant with our first child. It is so overwhelmingly great that Heavenly Father has listened to our prayers and that we have sought the right avenue to get the help we needed to get to this point.
Albeit, it was hard to accept every disappointment along the way, but it has paid off in the end. Ryan and I are so grateful for all the prayers and thoughts in our behalf to make this happen. We continue to pray that the baby will grow to be a healthy boy or girl we can call our own.
I'm continuing to work, although, I got a different job within the company I'm currently working at. I went from part-time to full-time with a different job position as a Content Strategist. I am now helping to build information on web site architectures for custom websites our team work on for companies and provide instructions to my team's Writers and Implementation Specialists how to write and gather together content so it can be ready to add to the new websites we build for our clients. (Hopefully that makes sense.)
Ryan is still working at Solutionreach and I'm so proud of him for completing this last semester with great scores in his classes. Two B's! He made it! It's just a matter to see how much more is required of him to finally graduate, so he can leave that part of his life behind him. It will be nice once he can get a significant pay raise after he fully graduates.
With our new addition coming to us late February, we need to prepare to move into a bigger place. Where that will be is still unknown for we have much research to do. We want to live closer to work and not be too far away from my doctor and a hospital that I can deliver in. Hopefully, after doing some work on our end to see what we can afford and what help we can receive from realtors, I hope that we can find our next place of residence good enough for a growing family.
I have my next OB appointment this upcoming Tuesday, so I hope to post ultrasound pictures soon on Facebook!
That's it for now, and thanks to everyone for your thoughts/prayers in our behalf. Love you all!
~Melissa
Albeit, it was hard to accept every disappointment along the way, but it has paid off in the end. Ryan and I are so grateful for all the prayers and thoughts in our behalf to make this happen. We continue to pray that the baby will grow to be a healthy boy or girl we can call our own.
I'm continuing to work, although, I got a different job within the company I'm currently working at. I went from part-time to full-time with a different job position as a Content Strategist. I am now helping to build information on web site architectures for custom websites our team work on for companies and provide instructions to my team's Writers and Implementation Specialists how to write and gather together content so it can be ready to add to the new websites we build for our clients. (Hopefully that makes sense.)
Ryan is still working at Solutionreach and I'm so proud of him for completing this last semester with great scores in his classes. Two B's! He made it! It's just a matter to see how much more is required of him to finally graduate, so he can leave that part of his life behind him. It will be nice once he can get a significant pay raise after he fully graduates.
With our new addition coming to us late February, we need to prepare to move into a bigger place. Where that will be is still unknown for we have much research to do. We want to live closer to work and not be too far away from my doctor and a hospital that I can deliver in. Hopefully, after doing some work on our end to see what we can afford and what help we can receive from realtors, I hope that we can find our next place of residence good enough for a growing family.
I have my next OB appointment this upcoming Tuesday, so I hope to post ultrasound pictures soon on Facebook!
That's it for now, and thanks to everyone for your thoughts/prayers in our behalf. Love you all!
~Melissa
Friday, May 15, 2015
An Update as Well as Some Important Thoughts...
Hello again friends and family,
I found myself not being able to sleep tonight, so I thought I would share some updates and thoughts that have been running through my mind.
To start, I have started a new job since quitting Old Navy in February this year. I'm now a part-timer at Boostability as a Content Implementation Specialist. I might be able to get a full time position soon, but I am not positive that will pan out right away. But my job, so far, has been a good break from retail. I currently help small businesses with creating new websites using WordPress. I have several tasks now, one being implementing what is written by a writer on my team onto WordPress. I have other duties I fulfill, but it would be too lengthy to go into.
Ryan has started school back up this spring. He is taking one official online course and is Skyping in for another class, which is a really generous option to give from Ryan's professor. But it's better than the alternative: having Ryan in Rexburg for three months, while I stay in Utah, working... not a real plan. Full time work and class is stressful for Ryan now, but hopefully he can put himself ahead of the game and succeed.
On a personal note, I have only told a few family members and friends, but Ryan and I are seriously trying to expand our family. I have been seeing a fertility doctor for a couple of months, with some, but not completely successful results. I would go into further detail, but it may be too much to disclose. (If you are really curious, I will be willing to divulge, privately.)
And this is kinda what led me to thinking about any future I will have with children I will care for. My first question that really struck me was: What kind of world will my child be living in? Well, think about it: there are a lot of terrible, confusing, and dangerous events going on and the human race seems to be on a slight slope in the wrong direction. Our country is struggling to hold together, many people fight to agree on many points, rumors of war and acts of terrorism,and family values and it's structure is being bombarded by those who struggle with gender identity and same-sex attraction. People are so focused on their mobile devices and computers that they miss out on normal conversation and can't enjoy life outside of a little screen. Social media has turned normally pleasant people into rage monsters whose opinion is the most dominant and right answer to everything. Morality is at risk. Lives are at stake with the threat of ISIS, the mislead feelings of people believing that most police officers are brutal and mindless murderers, and the stories that pop up almost daily of homicides and lethal armed robbery.
Point is, I could go on forever about what is plaguing our country alone and then add more about global problems. Question is, would my child be safe? Could I keep them safe? How could I protect them when the world falls deeper, and deeper into darkness and chaos?
Maybe I am worrying too much, which is a flaw I have, but seriously, I'm scared for those children I may bring into this world. We are taught to live in the world, but not be of it. My job as a mother isn't to overprotect, but to still guard them from evil and teach them the difference between good and evil. I want to share the Gospel message with them with the hope that they do not turn away from the truth and stay on the straight and narrow. I guess that is the basis of it. What much more could I do?
I still want this world to be a better environment than it is now. I wish I could have the power to change things, but I can only do so much. I guess praying that God will, in his Mercy, can help His children find peace and comfort and that ultimately that can lead people to remember Him.
Well, that wraps up my little message.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post.
With love,
Melissa
I found myself not being able to sleep tonight, so I thought I would share some updates and thoughts that have been running through my mind.
To start, I have started a new job since quitting Old Navy in February this year. I'm now a part-timer at Boostability as a Content Implementation Specialist. I might be able to get a full time position soon, but I am not positive that will pan out right away. But my job, so far, has been a good break from retail. I currently help small businesses with creating new websites using WordPress. I have several tasks now, one being implementing what is written by a writer on my team onto WordPress. I have other duties I fulfill, but it would be too lengthy to go into.
Ryan has started school back up this spring. He is taking one official online course and is Skyping in for another class, which is a really generous option to give from Ryan's professor. But it's better than the alternative: having Ryan in Rexburg for three months, while I stay in Utah, working... not a real plan. Full time work and class is stressful for Ryan now, but hopefully he can put himself ahead of the game and succeed.
On a personal note, I have only told a few family members and friends, but Ryan and I are seriously trying to expand our family. I have been seeing a fertility doctor for a couple of months, with some, but not completely successful results. I would go into further detail, but it may be too much to disclose. (If you are really curious, I will be willing to divulge, privately.)
And this is kinda what led me to thinking about any future I will have with children I will care for. My first question that really struck me was: What kind of world will my child be living in? Well, think about it: there are a lot of terrible, confusing, and dangerous events going on and the human race seems to be on a slight slope in the wrong direction. Our country is struggling to hold together, many people fight to agree on many points, rumors of war and acts of terrorism,and family values and it's structure is being bombarded by those who struggle with gender identity and same-sex attraction. People are so focused on their mobile devices and computers that they miss out on normal conversation and can't enjoy life outside of a little screen. Social media has turned normally pleasant people into rage monsters whose opinion is the most dominant and right answer to everything. Morality is at risk. Lives are at stake with the threat of ISIS, the mislead feelings of people believing that most police officers are brutal and mindless murderers, and the stories that pop up almost daily of homicides and lethal armed robbery.
Point is, I could go on forever about what is plaguing our country alone and then add more about global problems. Question is, would my child be safe? Could I keep them safe? How could I protect them when the world falls deeper, and deeper into darkness and chaos?
Maybe I am worrying too much, which is a flaw I have, but seriously, I'm scared for those children I may bring into this world. We are taught to live in the world, but not be of it. My job as a mother isn't to overprotect, but to still guard them from evil and teach them the difference between good and evil. I want to share the Gospel message with them with the hope that they do not turn away from the truth and stay on the straight and narrow. I guess that is the basis of it. What much more could I do?
I still want this world to be a better environment than it is now. I wish I could have the power to change things, but I can only do so much. I guess praying that God will, in his Mercy, can help His children find peace and comfort and that ultimately that can lead people to remember Him.
Well, that wraps up my little message.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post.
With love,
Melissa
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