Soon

It feels like a lot of change has taken place in this little life of mine lately. I moved out of my grandpa's house into my parent's house while we're still house searching. It sounds pretty awful thinking "I live with my parents", but it doesn't really feel that awful at all. I'm sure Phillip will have a slightly different feeling about it, though. :-) 

I've still been a bit on edge with little Baby O, too. My midwife informed me last week that while all the rest of my initial lab work results were normal, my progesterone is low. I was given the choice to do nothing (as many practitioners do) or supplement the progesterone. Phill and I agreed that if there is an option of something we can do to correct this potential problem, we should do it. So, starting last Monday I'm now doing twice a week intramuscular (IM) injections at home. I'm glad I'm a nurse because, no offense, but I don't think the average person could handle the drawing up of the medication, switching needles, maintaining a clean technique, and actually administering the medication. It's not for the faint of heart. The worst part, though, is my incredibly sore thigh the next day (and the day after...)! If you see me out and about walking funny, it's likely because I'm one sore lady. It's all worth it, though, if it means we'll have a healthy newborn in the end.

It's hard to remain optimistic and think of an actual newborn being the end result of all this. I feel like it's been a lot of walking on eggshells, not knowing whether all is well. When I noticed the spotting, it scared me, but I didn't get too worked up because I knew it could very well be nothing. While the same could be possible with my low progesterone, it was a much harder blow because this was concrete evidence that something was not up to par. I told my mom and Phill that I was still hesitant to buy baby things while there still seems to be some uncertainty. I'm presently 15.5 weeks along, but I don't feel as confident in my pregnancy as I would have expected at this point.

The silver lining to this all is that my long lost husband is returning TOMORROW. I've been excited all day thinking about it, but just now typing it out I got a little emotional. He's been gone for 6 WEEKS YOU GUYS! I'm not even sure what more to say other than I am so incredibly thankful to have him in my life and I'm so thankful he's returning to me tomorrow!

This is rather embarrassing, but I guess I forgot to mention that I had a birthday last Monday. Day one of the injections marked the 26th year of this old bird's life. I know 26 is certainly not old, but there's some chunk of my brain that screams "HOLY BEJESUS YOU IS OLD!". Meh. I'll get used to it, I'm sure.

Here's wishing you all a healthy and happy week before Thanksgiving!

**My apologies for the boring non-photo post. Apparently my computer is so low on memory and storage space that I can't even upload one photo. Either that (which is still totally true) or my iPhoto is screwy. Sorry!

#4

We celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary yesterday.

It didn't start so great with a literal wake up call from the hospital stating I was not selected for the job I had been interviewing for. While it really, really stinks, I kinda already knew in my gut.

It went up from there, though, with a trip to the IMA, dinner at 3 Sisters, a little stop at REI, ice cream sundaes at Ivanhoe's, and a storm to close out the night.

I love him so much. He's always been there for me and I know, with absolute certainty, that he'll continue to be here forever. He even told me last night. :-)

End of Sedona, Beginning of Vacation #2!

View from our balcony anniversary dinner

I love him so much. I am such a blessed woman.

 

Jerome, AZ aka "The Hills Have Eyes". Ok, only joking.

Studly McGee. He's MINE, ladies.

"What's up? I've been sweating for 9 weeks straight!"

Inside a kaleidoscope! Isn't this awesome?

Tuzigoot National Monument

Wiping sweat from my face

In other news...

WE'RE FLYING HOME IN 2 DAYS!!!

All you Indiana friends and family, I hope to see you all at the party on Thursday! 

Check the Facebook event for more details :-)

Plus, there's this lovely video!

 

Sedona Trip-A Happy Anniversary

I'm so excited to finally share some of the legitimate photographs taken while on vacation in Sedona. Looking through these pictures brings back those very happy times between just the two of us. My husband is so special in every way. He thinks I'm a decent golfer {I'm not} and he kept his facial hair just to tickle my fancy {even though he hates it}. I'm so blessed to be married to this man. Not only does he put up with my all sorts of crazy, but he does it without complaining...ever.

3 years? Psh. I'll take 41,284 more...but I'll just be a bag of bones by then.

PRO

Check out those white legs!

Ahhh golfing :-)

Slide Rock!

When Phill saw this he said something to the effect of "My wife and the hobo"

Phill has since shaved a bit, fyi. It's still there, but he's got a 5 o'clock shadow sort of thing going now. Man, I just cannot get over how wonderful and beautiful our trip was.

Also, please enjoy these videos from our visit to Slide Rock. Yes, I am a punk-ass wife.

Vacation Update #3

Scenery from the Jerome/Cottonwood area and a taste of our anniversary dinner date {ps-we're a classy couple}, yet again, via iPhone! I swear legit photos are still to come.

All those trees really make you second guess that we're actually still in Arizona, huh?

A Day in the Life of Phillip & Alyssa

Our anniversary vacation starts next week!!!

Alyssa: "Remember that time we got married?"
Phill:    "Nope"
Alyssa: points at wedding picture "See? Proof"
Phill:    "Photoshop"

*minutes later*

Phill:    "This is a house of lies!"

*Phill takes tortillas out of the fridge*

Alyssa:  "Don't! Don't eat something big!" {He's a major quesadilla consumer and dinner is only a couple hours away}
Phill:      Holds tortilla up, displaying the skinny tortilla "But it's thin!"
Alyssa:  "Are you just eating that?"
Phill:     "Yes!"

LAUGHTER ENSUES. Alyssa laughs for a minute straight. {I mean seriously! "But it's thin!" haha!}. Of course I married the guy who just eats a tortilla plain. Actually, that probably is pretty normal.

Ok, I realize this probably isn't too funny reading it from a blog, but as I re-read the scenario it brings a big grin to my face. It truly was a super funny couple of minutes here.

Ahhhh true love...

Mood-Lifting Date Night

Last week I worked Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday. Many nurses purposely schedule themselves to work their 3 days back to back in order to have their days off back to back, as well.

I am not one of those nurses.

I like breaks in between my work days. This is going to sound really sad, but I prefer it this way because then I can easily prep myself knowing I just have to 'get through' one or two days of work rather than a whole lot in a row. As much as I hate to admit it, I really am in a stage in my life where I have to 'get through' my work days.

All that being said, by Thursday I was really dreading Friday. Nothing out of the norm awful had happened Wednesday or Thursday, but I really hated the idea of going in yet again the next day. I had all but decided that I was going to call off. BUT I knew deep down that it would be silly, a waste of PTO, and I couldn't really afford another call in. Plus, Phill would not support my decision if I called off. But I wouldn't be able to leave it at that. My mentality was so out of wack that I knew by going in to work, like normal, that my attitude was in such a place that I was going to guarantee myself a terrible Friday at work!

Therefore, I came up with a solution: I needed something to look forward to after work on Friday. DATE NIGHT! Throughout Thursday night and all day Friday, Phill and I never could really solidify plans, but I NEEDED something. The only thing we decided on was a Thai restaurant in downtown Phoenix, but by the time we arrived...they were about to close in 12 minutes. Sooooo...we went to Pei Wei {first time!}.

Afterwards, we were really struggling to think of something to do. *Sidebar: I realize there are 1,309,417,420 options of "things to do" in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. We, however, enjoy free or nearly-free activities!* I am nothing short of pleased with our solution, though. I, being the glutton I am, suggested we go for dessert. I was really craving apple pie. Apple pie......all-American...

LET'S FINALLY TRY 5 & DINER!!! 

And we did :-)

Apple pie {a la mode...duh} for me, and a root beer float for the mister. *2nd sidebar: Isn't he the cutest? Ok, perhaps, being the wife, I'm a bit biased. Gosh, I love him*

5 & Diner has now joined the ranks as one of my favorite places. It has so much to offer:

1. Good ol' fashioned yummy food
2. 1950's atmosphere, including jukebox
3. Friendly staff...with poodle skirts!
4. Various types of other patrons. Some were pretty sketch-tastic.
5. Open late {or even 24 hours--perfect}

I'm so glad there's a location nearer to us, too. Needless to say, my sweet husband obliged my craziness and made helped make my 3 days in a row far less terrible by taking me on this little date.

Weekend WrapUp

It's been so nice to have a full weekend off work. I can't remember the last Sunday I was actually able to spend at church. It was nice to go to main service, then jr. high service this morning, and high school tonight.

We're still finishing up settling into our new home. We both agree that we really love it here. I'm super glad we moved.

How sweet is this little puppy of mine?!

We ended up having an inpromptu date night last night. First, we went to dinner at the Elephant Bar since I had never been and we had a coupon. Then, we went to Castles & Coasters for some putt-putt. I sucked majorly awful. It was disappointing. Then, we topped the night off with some glorious frozen yogurt. Delightful =)

Castles & Coasters

 

 

I had more pictures from last night, but my computer ate them.

Well, goodnight all. I'm proud to say that it is only 10:53 and I am retiring to my bed! Thankfully, I have yet another beautiful day off work tomorrow, but I'll have to get some ACLS studying in at some point for my renewal course on Tuesday.

PS--12 days til T-Day {Tattoo Day!} Let the countdown begin!

My Husband Rocks

My husband rocks pretty hard core at this internship bizzzzzznasss. He may not blog like I do, but he thought maybe a video blog could be the answer. Therefore, NEW VIDEO BLOG UPDATE!

{I was going to put the video right here, but YouTube is being stupid}

 Yep, he's the best

♥

Relax, Unwind

After a Crazy {yes, with a capital C} day at work yesterday, I arrived home at about 8, went straight to the loveseat to lay down a bit and quickly fell asleep as Phill was tinkering around in the kitchen. I awoke to Phill's snores on the couch and, assuming it was probably pretty late, woke him up and said we should just go to bed. After prepping for bed, I went to the bedroom and realized...it was only 9:30. And we still went to bed. It was so amazing to be tired at a normal human time {actually before most-humans' time}. The time aside, I can't remember the last time I was that tired. I must've fallen asleep in less than 5 minutes time when I laid down on the loveseat. That seriously {seriously} never happens.

Today, all I've done is grocery shop {which I awkwardly love}, catch up on Facebook and blogs, & get up to date on Glee :-) That's all-around lazy and awesome in my book.

TONIGHT IS GOONIES NIGHT! 

Tonight, Verge {our weekly college-age group}, is having our 2nd movie night. We're watching Goonies and I will most definitely be reminding everyone that it was my suggestion :-) You're jealous, I know, but I'll consider you with me in spirit!

Also...

I felt cute today. Pay no mind to the orb on my skirt and the general crappiness of the photo.

loves to all

Cheba Hut...and a Dead Dog

Yesterday we ate lunch at...the Cheba Hut. Yes. For reals. It was super tasty, but I was anticipating a police raid at any moment.

This is not a joke

Tasteful wall mural

Bahahaha. Can you see why I was afraid to encounter a cop?!

 I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, though. They had several veg options and they have Koolaid. I may not have drank the Koolaid, but how freakin' sweet is it that they serve it?

I'll tell you: It's freakin' sweet. Thanks, Phoenix. Thanks.

We're watching Henry again this weekend. After much play and inappropriate air humping, Margot is finally starting to tucker out. Here she lies motionless while Henry looks on.

=)

I'd also like to give a shout-out to my super-fantastic husband. I woke him up last night to talk about things {I'm a girl, duh} and not only did he oblige, but he eased my worries and made everything better. He's wonderful and I'm the luckiest girl in the world.

Also, I find this video super-fantastic. I have no idea what the purpose could possibly be, but it never fails to make me bust up into laughter.

Also, I enjoy this video in response to little Miss Rebecca Black's recent video

:-)

Have a Happy Friday Everyone

=)

Remember Me? I'm Gonna Make This Short & Sweet {Pictures!}

Yes, you are all due a lengthy post all about my week with my fab fam and the weekend wedding extravaganza, but I have now waited until 1:17AM to start this post and my {Phill's} camera is being a major poopy head. Yeah, I said it. POOPY HEAD. The batteries went dead today after approximately 6 pictures of bridal party sprucing & now it won't even allow me to upload those few precious images! However, you are in luck. I have...stolen pictures from someone else on Facebook!

ABSOLUTELY gorg setting

They're getting married! Doesn't it all look so dreamy? {Check out the hottie on the right. Ow ow! He's working those tight pants juuuuuust fine. [Hehe, I'm milking this sooo much because he was not comfortable seeing as how these are the tightest pants he's ever worn]}

You can easily tell which legs belong to me: The bruised and scarred shins {I even had makeup on to try to cover it all!}

Pay no attention to the fact the no one {except super lovely Erin} looks exceptionally good in this photo. DO pay attention to our adorable pinwheels & Lindsay's birdcage veil!

"Hi, my name is Lindsay. I'm a ridiculously beautiful bride. So sorry, boys. I'm off the market now."

Mr. & Mrs. Lars and Lindsay Ward {Could they be any cuter?}

I promise there is more to come! Do not fret!

Aren't They Cute?

 

The Loves of My Life

Short Post.

Annoying Headache.

Work again tomorrow.

Lame.

Is it Saturday yet?!

And All Is Right With the World

...mostly ;-)

Phillip is back from Chicago and I am pleased as punch. I kinda love him...a lot.

I have been working like mad to get this place in tip top shape for when the fam arrives {Saturday!}. Yes, I want our place to look nice for them, but all the stuff I'm doing should have been done in January...when I started collecting all this stuff in the first place. Slowly, but surely, we're getting there. Very slowly. I have mirrors, tools, photos, and frames all over. One thing I'm grateful for is a patient {we're talking super, crazy patient} husband. Poor guy. I know he thinks I'm nuts with all this crafty nonsense, but he doesn't say a thing...except "no more owls". I swear, I only have 2 owls in the whole place. He just said that because I bought some {freakin' cute} ribbon with owls on it. I have nothing need for this owl ribbon, nor do I have any immediate plans for it, but I just couldn't leave the store without it.

I've also been prepping for the big wedding that's fast approaching {next weekend!}. Dress still fits, thank God. I got my shoes today (thrift store $4, thank you very much), and I bought $25 worth of super awesome candy for a raffle basket. I could explain what that means, but I don't really feel like taking the time. It's 12:30AM and I have to wake up for work at 6. I'm ridiculous.

Alright, that just reminded me that I really should not be spending these precious minutes on the computer. I should be sleeping {or at least trying to sleep}.

Goodnight World!