I've been bad keeping this blog up to date. My fist two weeks on my own has been slow. i've only had one project and it wasn't too time intensive. I have therefore been able to do updates to my dissertation proposal but the wait for feedback takes some time. So yes, it is frustrating but I am grateful that I am pretty relaxed.
We participated in a 15 mile Charity Walk on Sunday. It was comfortable. I took Monday off from working out and we ran a 5K on Tuesday which was ok. Tonight we're set to run 4 miles. DH is visibly trimming down even though he hasn't lost much weight. That is the more important measure though so we're both happy that he is making progress.
12 February 2009
01 February 2009
A Coldish Winter Weekend
The weekend has flown by! Friday was hectic at work since I was trying to leave. I went through 20,000 emails to send messages to certain people to tell them who to contact for particular events. I managed to finish everything by 3.45pm. I headed out, deposited my final check in the bank and headed to the car to wait for DH. I read while he finished up. After sorting out the animals at home, he took me to dinner at L'Oriental. I had 4 raw oysters (my favorite) and then tepanyaki rockfish with a nice cabernet while DH had pork & cabbage potstickers followed by steak tepanyaki. I literally was asleep within 10 minutes of coming home.....
Saturday was cold and windy. I got to sleep in until 9pm. I then saw that one of my committee members gave me feedback on my dissertation proposal (will work on that tomorrow) and we put in a load of laundry as we went out the door. We had breakfast at Speciality Inn and then ran around Hamilton doing errands. Then the craaziness began. DH began working on the closet organizer and after a while it started pouring. DH went into the roof because a wet spot was developing on the ceiling. There was a tiny crack and the water was dripping in. Since it was raining he couldn't do anything with the roof. He ended up setting up a hairdryer blowing towards the ceiling to dry it out so the ceiling wouldn't fall in. He's going to throw some roof paint on the crack today. Then, when he was getting back to the closet the washing machine began spewing water all over the floor. I few shamwows and beach towels later, DH took the washing machine apart and discovered his sock had been sucked into the pump. Putting the washing machine back together was another story. There is still one screw that needs to go back in but DH can't get to the hole. So finally at 9pm DH got to start on my closet.... and I slept!
Today we went to church and upon coming home DH worked on the closet while I did laundry and read. The challenge for lunch was run a 5K towards Dockyard before we ate. We did the 3.1 miles in 32.28 and then had to walk another 1.25 miles into Dockyard. We had a lovely lunch at the Frog & Onion Pub and then caught the bus home. We've since had to clean up the yard a bit from yesterday's wind and DH is doing the roof. We're supposed to have dinner at DH's parent's tonight so we're trying to get the house in order before then.
Saturday was cold and windy. I got to sleep in until 9pm. I then saw that one of my committee members gave me feedback on my dissertation proposal (will work on that tomorrow) and we put in a load of laundry as we went out the door. We had breakfast at Speciality Inn and then ran around Hamilton doing errands. Then the craaziness began. DH began working on the closet organizer and after a while it started pouring. DH went into the roof because a wet spot was developing on the ceiling. There was a tiny crack and the water was dripping in. Since it was raining he couldn't do anything with the roof. He ended up setting up a hairdryer blowing towards the ceiling to dry it out so the ceiling wouldn't fall in. He's going to throw some roof paint on the crack today. Then, when he was getting back to the closet the washing machine began spewing water all over the floor. I few shamwows and beach towels later, DH took the washing machine apart and discovered his sock had been sucked into the pump. Putting the washing machine back together was another story. There is still one screw that needs to go back in but DH can't get to the hole. So finally at 9pm DH got to start on my closet.... and I slept!
Today we went to church and upon coming home DH worked on the closet while I did laundry and read. The challenge for lunch was run a 5K towards Dockyard before we ate. We did the 3.1 miles in 32.28 and then had to walk another 1.25 miles into Dockyard. We had a lovely lunch at the Frog & Onion Pub and then caught the bus home. We've since had to clean up the yard a bit from yesterday's wind and DH is doing the roof. We're supposed to have dinner at DH's parent's tonight so we're trying to get the house in order before then.
28 January 2009
Mid-Week Musings
I am so having Thai chicken for lunch.....
Not much going on today. Last night after we ran and had dinner we just relaxed. We were going to sort out the guest room but might just do that tonight. The office organization went well but we now need containers to organize the stuff on the shelves. I guess we'll need some for the guest room as well. Thankfully, DH has come up with a plan for the closet in our room so we may get the shelving for the sides and work on the closet this weekend.
Tonight after highland dancing I have to go to a party that my department is holding to say goodbye. It was originally supposed to be help on Thursday (when I have no classes, etc) but somehow it got moved to tonight. They were upset when I said originally that I couldn't make it! I'm going to drop in for 1/2 hour after class but I expect that most people will have left after the first hour or so. So while it is a nice gesture, the organization sucks! I did get to have lunch with my counselees yesterday so that was nice. We'll see how tonight goes but I will keep an open mind since there are people who'd like to say goodbye.
Tomorrow we're doing 3 miles (without the dogs). I swear, Ptolemy (the red CKCS) was either dragging me or I was dragging him last night. I can't deal with that on a 3 mile run! We also have a weigh in on Friday for the 100 day challenge. I will probably have lost 2 lbs this week but I think DH maintained his weight. He has been keeping a food diary though for the nutritionist so we'll see what she says when we sent it to her. Oh, I'm having fun with my Nike+ now that I've figured out how to use the website.
Why is it when we decide to take a rest from TTC that I get the best EWCM that I have seen since we started this whole process. It's nuts! Needless to say, I was more than a little irritated when I saw it. Then I tried to think positively and told myself that as I get healthier, I'll end up with more months swimming in EWCM. I was snickering by the end of that thought.... yeah, this is what my life now comes to!
Not much going on today. Last night after we ran and had dinner we just relaxed. We were going to sort out the guest room but might just do that tonight. The office organization went well but we now need containers to organize the stuff on the shelves. I guess we'll need some for the guest room as well. Thankfully, DH has come up with a plan for the closet in our room so we may get the shelving for the sides and work on the closet this weekend.
Tonight after highland dancing I have to go to a party that my department is holding to say goodbye. It was originally supposed to be help on Thursday (when I have no classes, etc) but somehow it got moved to tonight. They were upset when I said originally that I couldn't make it! I'm going to drop in for 1/2 hour after class but I expect that most people will have left after the first hour or so. So while it is a nice gesture, the organization sucks! I did get to have lunch with my counselees yesterday so that was nice. We'll see how tonight goes but I will keep an open mind since there are people who'd like to say goodbye.
Tomorrow we're doing 3 miles (without the dogs). I swear, Ptolemy (the red CKCS) was either dragging me or I was dragging him last night. I can't deal with that on a 3 mile run! We also have a weigh in on Friday for the 100 day challenge. I will probably have lost 2 lbs this week but I think DH maintained his weight. He has been keeping a food diary though for the nutritionist so we'll see what she says when we sent it to her. Oh, I'm having fun with my Nike+ now that I've figured out how to use the website.
Why is it when we decide to take a rest from TTC that I get the best EWCM that I have seen since we started this whole process. It's nuts! Needless to say, I was more than a little irritated when I saw it. Then I tried to think positively and told myself that as I get healthier, I'll end up with more months swimming in EWCM. I was snickering by the end of that thought.... yeah, this is what my life now comes to!
26 January 2009
Counting down to independence.....
Thanks to my school work needs, I am going back to independent consulting at the end of the week. This week will be full of lunches and cocktail parties and meetings to transition out of my current job. i'm pretty excited about the future! I missed working for myself. At least I am better prepared this time around!
The end of the cleanse was great. I have never been happier to eat! I've been doing everything in moderation. To tell you the truth, I'm not that hungry. I guess it teaches you that sometimes you eat just because stuff is there. I try not to pay attention to weight during a cleanse but at the end I always hope that I can keep whatever I lost off. I am hoping that I can do so this time as well! So on Saturday I ran 4 miles and it was pretty tough. Yesterday I walked 5.46 miles and it was better. My hamstrings are a little tight but I am feeling ok. We'll see how I do in dance class tonight!
The end of the cleanse was great. I have never been happier to eat! I've been doing everything in moderation. To tell you the truth, I'm not that hungry. I guess it teaches you that sometimes you eat just because stuff is there. I try not to pay attention to weight during a cleanse but at the end I always hope that I can keep whatever I lost off. I am hoping that I can do so this time as well! So on Saturday I ran 4 miles and it was pretty tough. Yesterday I walked 5.46 miles and it was better. My hamstrings are a little tight but I am feeling ok. We'll see how I do in dance class tonight!
23 January 2009
Almost done....
I cheated last night. I made DH quiche and just had to taste it (I had a tiny sliver). It hasn't made a difference (i.e. I didn't end up with an upset tummy) so I don't think I ruined the whole thing. I do feel bad for being weak though. Anyhow, I just need to make it through today and then it is on to the next phase of the fitness regieme. We're starting a 100 day fitness challenge today. We weighed in for the challenge today. My goal is to lose 10-15 lbs and to increase my endurance (i.e. get back in dancing shape) and DH's goal is to lose 20 lbs and to survive the 1/2 marathon. It promises to be fun (and a PITA at the same time).
I did a bit of reading on male infertility yesterday and info related to increased prolactin levels. It actually made me hopeful that the parlodel might work to the extent that the SA in March might come back with some decent information. I really would like to be able to do a few IUIs before we have to make the final IVF decision. Ok, I'd prefer not to have to do anything other than what I learned about in biology class!!! Still, I'm a planner - I need degrees of contingencies!
Not much else going on. I spoke with the former boss today. She's having a girl in March. I was so excited for her. We discussed how just doing project work has lessened the guilt that she wasn't there for her 1st of 2 boys' major moments when she was working part-time. SIL is dealing with that now. It is something I will keep in mind due to my mom's guilt over not being able to spend much time with me as a baby.
I did a bit of reading on male infertility yesterday and info related to increased prolactin levels. It actually made me hopeful that the parlodel might work to the extent that the SA in March might come back with some decent information. I really would like to be able to do a few IUIs before we have to make the final IVF decision. Ok, I'd prefer not to have to do anything other than what I learned about in biology class!!! Still, I'm a planner - I need degrees of contingencies!
Not much else going on. I spoke with the former boss today. She's having a girl in March. I was so excited for her. We discussed how just doing project work has lessened the guilt that she wasn't there for her 1st of 2 boys' major moments when she was working part-time. SIL is dealing with that now. It is something I will keep in mind due to my mom's guilt over not being able to spend much time with me as a baby.
21 January 2009
Cleanse .... Day 3....
... and I am not dreaming about food. Interestingly enough, I haven't had many cravings on this cleanse. Even when I walk down the street and smell the food from restaurants I don't crave it afterwards. I guess this is good! Unfortunately i didn't work out last night as I attended a board meeting that ran late. I do have a 90 minute dance class tonight though so we'll see how that goes. I am concerned about healthy eating at the end of this cleanse and I might try to see the nutritionist that I am getting to take a look at DH's diet.
Speaking of DH, his urologist said yesterday that he did manage to get the results to the RE on Jan 15th. DH is going to follow up with the RE's office to make sure they received the documents. I don't think that the RE willhave much to say to us. I am thinking after the March results that he'd make a recommendation like IUI or injectables or IVF. So we're still in limbo. I've now rationalized that we're going to take this time to get healthier so I am more ok with limbo than I was last week or even over the weekend. of course, I am concerned how we'd do IUI or even monitor a cycle since I no longer have an ob/gyn to go to..... I hope the RE's local contact is willing to take us in if necessary. It also begs the question how to prepare for the Czech Republic if it comes to that. I guess we'd have to explain our situation and see what the Czech doctors recommend.
And finally, welcome ICLWers. This is my first time participating and I am looking forward to getting to know new people. I've just completed my first day of visits and it was fun and interesting. See you on your blog soon!
Speaking of DH, his urologist said yesterday that he did manage to get the results to the RE on Jan 15th. DH is going to follow up with the RE's office to make sure they received the documents. I don't think that the RE willhave much to say to us. I am thinking after the March results that he'd make a recommendation like IUI or injectables or IVF. So we're still in limbo. I've now rationalized that we're going to take this time to get healthier so I am more ok with limbo than I was last week or even over the weekend. of course, I am concerned how we'd do IUI or even monitor a cycle since I no longer have an ob/gyn to go to..... I hope the RE's local contact is willing to take us in if necessary. It also begs the question how to prepare for the Czech Republic if it comes to that. I guess we'd have to explain our situation and see what the Czech doctors recommend.
And finally, welcome ICLWers. This is my first time participating and I am looking forward to getting to know new people. I've just completed my first day of visits and it was fun and interesting. See you on your blog soon!
18 January 2009
A Cleansing Week
Tomorrow I will be starting a 5 day cleanse. I probably cleanse once or twice a year. I know I should do it quarterly but life usually catches up with me and I forget. With all the things we want to accomplish this year, I hope that I do remember to cleanse quarterly.
Yesterday we did our regular running about an I ran into a friend who happens to be DH's cousin by marriage. In June when we went to the RE appointment on Island, she and her husband also went that afternoon. Well, she's pg! I am pretty psyched for her but in the same thought we felt sad that we don't feel that we've progressed in 6 months. Yes, we keep saying we're taking the time to get ourselves in shape and out lives in order (to a degree). But face it, rationalization flies out the window when you see something that you want to badly.
The exercise is going well. I've lost weight since New year's but DH is still at the same weight. His running endurance is getting better but he's frustrated that he isn't seeing any physical differences. I wonder if he needs to see a nutritionist?
Yesterday we did our regular running about an I ran into a friend who happens to be DH's cousin by marriage. In June when we went to the RE appointment on Island, she and her husband also went that afternoon. Well, she's pg! I am pretty psyched for her but in the same thought we felt sad that we don't feel that we've progressed in 6 months. Yes, we keep saying we're taking the time to get ourselves in shape and out lives in order (to a degree). But face it, rationalization flies out the window when you see something that you want to badly.
The exercise is going well. I've lost weight since New year's but DH is still at the same weight. His running endurance is getting better but he's frustrated that he isn't seeing any physical differences. I wonder if he needs to see a nutritionist?
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