We were given the ok to go ahead and start trying for a baby again in February. With the official ok and me constantly behind the computer, I knew that we would be preggers again in no time. I had googled so many tricks that I knew them like the back of my hand. Unfortunately, it didn't happen the first or second month like everyone wishes...instead it was 3 loooonnnnnggg months of charting temps, peeing on ovulation predictor sticks, the dreaded 2ww (2 week wait-the time from ovulation until pregnancy or restart of cycle), an acupuncture treatment, about 50 million pregnancy tests, and countless prayers and bargains with the Lord(Please, I'll take all the morning sickness anyone can handle)! I know, a bit ridiculous!
Nick always knew when AF (Aunt Flo) decided to show up because I would be in tears in the restroom. It was terrible and I feel for people that have gone through what we did or struggle with infertility. It is a very unfortunate, but definitely makes you a better person.
On Memorial Day weekend, we had planned a trip to San Marcos with Jake & SBG and Jill & Tom. Of course, there was going to be drinking involved with tubing so I stocked up on a bunch of cheapie pregnancy sticks for the trip. I took about 5 of them on Friday and a few on Saturday. They were ALL BFN's! (Big Freakin Negatives) So I decided that some Gruene wine and beer were ok to have since it obviously was another bum month. We all had a GREAT time to say the least.
Sunday I took a few more cheapie tests, all BFN's. On Monday, I rested and Nick went to his pasture to check his cows. When I decided to wake up, I figured that I would take my last digital pregnancy test. I did what you have to do with those nasty little things and say in the restroom with my eyes closed, peeking at the stick every once in a while and praying that PREGNANT would show up on it any second. It took FOREVER! I waited and waited and waited. Finally.....PREGNANT!!! WHAT??? NO WAY!!!!!!!!! I didn't believe it, but a false positive is very rare. I called Nick to see how much time I had until he would be home. He could tell something was up with me...I tried to act down in the dumps so I could surprise him. Well, I got in my car and headed to his place in Pledger since I only had about 30 minutes til he would be at home. As I was driving there, I met him on the road. Since my car was only a few days old at the moment I thought that he didn't recognize me, but he immediately pulled over. He jumped out of the truck and looked sooo stressed out. He came very quickly to me and asked what in the world was wrong? I showed him the test and his eyes nearly came out of his head. Both of us were super excited and super shocked. It wasn't the best way to tell him...there were so many other ways I had planned to tell him, but I had no time to prepare for it and there is NO WAY that I could have kept it a secret from him for any amount of time!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
We're EXPECTING!!!!
I don't have much time to post because we are about to go with Jamie to take her bridal portraits, but today we had our 2nd ultrasound and according to Dr. Cone everything looks AWESOME!
I will post more when I get back home and update on our wonderful new journey!
I will post more when I get back home and update on our wonderful new journey!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Unnmotivated Blogger
I'm not sure what my problem is, but I just don't feel like blogging this year! I'm sure that I'll pick up the habit of doing it daily sooner or later. We've got plenty of blog-worthy things going on in our lives, but I'm just being lazy. One day I'll regret not posting about them, I know.
On Friday, May 1st we hosted a 30th Wedding Anniversary for my in-laws. It was a great success. Lots of friends and family members celebrated with us. Wayne and Wanda had a blast which was our main goal.
Saturday morning we headed to Shiner for Heather's wedding. I did a great job reading....which means that I held back the tears!! I've decided that I will NEVER accept the job of reading at weddings ever again. I just get to thinking about all of our childhood memories and how we are adults now and I get all emotional. Heather made a gorgeous bride and Casey was a very proud groom. It was so great to see our wonderful photographers, Alice, Eric, and Efro! I absolutely love these people! I can't wait to see them again at Jamie's wedding, but we already have tentative plans to meet up before then since they are just down the road from us. If anyone needs a wedding photographer, our entire family HIGHLY recommends them.
Sunday we hung out with Mom, Dad, and Jaace for a while and then headed home. I did some cleaning up around the house, played with Maddie, and relaxed while Nick went to visit with his parents. When he got home we ended up chatting until 2am. It's fun to do that sort of thing every once in a while. It reminds us of our good ole dating days where we would stay up for hours on end getting to know each other. Those were some AWESOME times!
This week we will be frequenting the Wharton County Youth Fair. Tonight we will be watching the steer show (Nick's fave) and cheering Garet's team on in the Ranch Rodeo. Tomorrow will be bull-riding, which is always stressful to watch, but fun. Friday we will be going to visit with Dr. Cone and then a visit to Uncle Louie. Saturday we have a funeral to attend for one of Nick's co-workers and then off to Shiner for Mother's Day.
See, we have PLENTY to blog about!
On Friday, May 1st we hosted a 30th Wedding Anniversary for my in-laws. It was a great success. Lots of friends and family members celebrated with us. Wayne and Wanda had a blast which was our main goal.
Saturday morning we headed to Shiner for Heather's wedding. I did a great job reading....which means that I held back the tears!! I've decided that I will NEVER accept the job of reading at weddings ever again. I just get to thinking about all of our childhood memories and how we are adults now and I get all emotional. Heather made a gorgeous bride and Casey was a very proud groom. It was so great to see our wonderful photographers, Alice, Eric, and Efro! I absolutely love these people! I can't wait to see them again at Jamie's wedding, but we already have tentative plans to meet up before then since they are just down the road from us. If anyone needs a wedding photographer, our entire family HIGHLY recommends them.
Sunday we hung out with Mom, Dad, and Jaace for a while and then headed home. I did some cleaning up around the house, played with Maddie, and relaxed while Nick went to visit with his parents. When he got home we ended up chatting until 2am. It's fun to do that sort of thing every once in a while. It reminds us of our good ole dating days where we would stay up for hours on end getting to know each other. Those were some AWESOME times!
This week we will be frequenting the Wharton County Youth Fair. Tonight we will be watching the steer show (Nick's fave) and cheering Garet's team on in the Ranch Rodeo. Tomorrow will be bull-riding, which is always stressful to watch, but fun. Friday we will be going to visit with Dr. Cone and then a visit to Uncle Louie. Saturday we have a funeral to attend for one of Nick's co-workers and then off to Shiner for Mother's Day.
See, we have PLENTY to blog about!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Happy One Year Anniversary to Us! (March 29th)
Wow! Time flies when you’re having fun! I cannot believe that it has been over a year ago that we were saying our “I do’s.” It's been a very fun and trying first year of marriage.
We are hoping and praying for a less eventful second year of marriage. Of course, we love the exciting events and don’t want those to end. We could just do without all the stressful, yuck stuff.
On Saturday, March 28th, there was a benefit Dinner/Dance/Auction for Uncle Louie. We all had a GREAT time. They had a wonderful turn-out and best of all it was VERY successful. Thank you to all the people that helped and supported this event for the wonderful Buzek Family.
Sunday morning Nick and I left for a one night getaway. We would have loved to have been gone for a longer period of time, but our busy schedules are not allowing that to happen until this summer. Nick had the night planned so it was all a surprise to me. All I knew is that we were going to the hill country. He ended up reserving a room at The Lamb’s Rest Inn Bed and Breakfast in Gruene, Texas. It was splendid! So peaceful and absolutely beautiful! We checked in and lied around for a while. Then it was off to town to do some shopping and lots of wine sipping. We had a beer at Gruene Hall and then made our way to all the stores. The entire town was so busy and packed due to some music awards that were happening that evening.
We ended up eating at Huisache Grill in New Braunfels that night. The food was very good. We had fried Brie for an appetizer. My main dish was chicken pasta and Nick’s was some sort of steak with cheese and we shared crème brulee for dessert. The B&B served a VERY yummy breakfast…a pasty with strawberries and cream, English muffins, and an egg soufflé. It was all so good. We had a late lunch at River Pub on Monday. Usually we are too full to ever try their dessert, but I made it a point to try the rollo de canella this time. It’s cheesecake in a pastry that is fried. Needless to say, it was scrumptious!
The long weekend was, unfortunately, super fast. I've got lots of pictures to share of the weekend soon.
We are hoping and praying for a less eventful second year of marriage. Of course, we love the exciting events and don’t want those to end. We could just do without all the stressful, yuck stuff.
On Saturday, March 28th, there was a benefit Dinner/Dance/Auction for Uncle Louie. We all had a GREAT time. They had a wonderful turn-out and best of all it was VERY successful. Thank you to all the people that helped and supported this event for the wonderful Buzek Family.
Sunday morning Nick and I left for a one night getaway. We would have loved to have been gone for a longer period of time, but our busy schedules are not allowing that to happen until this summer. Nick had the night planned so it was all a surprise to me. All I knew is that we were going to the hill country. He ended up reserving a room at The Lamb’s Rest Inn Bed and Breakfast in Gruene, Texas. It was splendid! So peaceful and absolutely beautiful! We checked in and lied around for a while. Then it was off to town to do some shopping and lots of wine sipping. We had a beer at Gruene Hall and then made our way to all the stores. The entire town was so busy and packed due to some music awards that were happening that evening.
We ended up eating at Huisache Grill in New Braunfels that night. The food was very good. We had fried Brie for an appetizer. My main dish was chicken pasta and Nick’s was some sort of steak with cheese and we shared crème brulee for dessert. The B&B served a VERY yummy breakfast…a pasty with strawberries and cream, English muffins, and an egg soufflé. It was all so good. We had a late lunch at River Pub on Monday. Usually we are too full to ever try their dessert, but I made it a point to try the rollo de canella this time. It’s cheesecake in a pastry that is fried. Needless to say, it was scrumptious!
The long weekend was, unfortunately, super fast. I've got lots of pictures to share of the weekend soon.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Ode To My Big Sis, On Her Birthday!
Jamie, you have always been someone that I have looked up to and admired. You are what every little sister wants in a big sister. Here are just a few of my many fond memories of our lives together as sisters:
-You never minded having an annoying little sister tag along with you everywhere. I always got to hang out with you and your friends during your slumber parties/dance parties. I'll never forget playing a game with those Kaeppa glow-in-the-dark triangle things with you and all the girls.
-I always did what the annoying little sister did when the big one was away. Search for the "DIARY!" Oh how I got a kick out of finding that thing. (I'll never forget those baby blue eyes! :o) hehe! It made me mad when I read that you were keeping track of things for me. Jenny can wear makeup at.... Jenny can shave when she is __yrs old!
-I was always the rule breaker and you the rule-abider! I decided to shave my legs and you called me out on it. I tried to talk you into not telling Mom, but you did.
-You and Desi telling both Mom's that you were staying at each others houses and then got busted because Mom called Desi's mom to tell you to put the clothes in the dryer.
-Jaace falling off the bed when you were babysitting all of us and you talked us into not telling Mom and Dad.
-Riding in the Ponty with you, on our way home from Yoakum. You had to slam on the breaks for some reason and we both looked at each other and said "WHOAAAA NELLIE!!" We ALWAYS would complete each other's sentences. WEIRD!
-You, Jill, and me laying in my bed and singing "If I could Turn Back Time" into my awesome tape recorder.
-Jill and toenail. No further discussion!
-LONDON TRIP!!!! Nikki and I went to buy some souvenirs and came back to you, passed out at the table!! We had to much "ether" alcohol to drink that night.
-I was always excited about getting toys and bikes for Christmas. Not you! You were THRILLED to have gotten a new DESK! And those hideous white boots!
-Mullet!!
-You can do the Vanilla Ice dance better than VI himself! Wait til we break that out at the wedding!
-REGULATORS! We always jammed out to that song in the Ponty. I hated that song before, but LOVE it now!
-Everyone knows that the Chumchal girls song is "Any Man of Mine." All three of us have to sing it wherever anyone will let us!
-Last but not least....You brought Jenn and I to our first dance in Hallettsville. What an interesting night that was! You ALMOST helped us get our first MIP too!!
I've got lots of other memories too, but I have to save some for next year. Thank you so much for being a wonderful big sis! The three of us have a very special bond that will NEVER allow ANYTHING to come between us. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! I Love You!
-You never minded having an annoying little sister tag along with you everywhere. I always got to hang out with you and your friends during your slumber parties/dance parties. I'll never forget playing a game with those Kaeppa glow-in-the-dark triangle things with you and all the girls.
-I always did what the annoying little sister did when the big one was away. Search for the "DIARY!" Oh how I got a kick out of finding that thing. (I'll never forget those baby blue eyes! :o) hehe! It made me mad when I read that you were keeping track of things for me. Jenny can wear makeup at.... Jenny can shave when she is __yrs old!
-I was always the rule breaker and you the rule-abider! I decided to shave my legs and you called me out on it. I tried to talk you into not telling Mom, but you did.
-You and Desi telling both Mom's that you were staying at each others houses and then got busted because Mom called Desi's mom to tell you to put the clothes in the dryer.
-Jaace falling off the bed when you were babysitting all of us and you talked us into not telling Mom and Dad.
-Riding in the Ponty with you, on our way home from Yoakum. You had to slam on the breaks for some reason and we both looked at each other and said "WHOAAAA NELLIE!!" We ALWAYS would complete each other's sentences. WEIRD!
-You, Jill, and me laying in my bed and singing "If I could Turn Back Time" into my awesome tape recorder.
-Jill and toenail. No further discussion!
-LONDON TRIP!!!! Nikki and I went to buy some souvenirs and came back to you, passed out at the table!! We had to much "ether" alcohol to drink that night.
-I was always excited about getting toys and bikes for Christmas. Not you! You were THRILLED to have gotten a new DESK! And those hideous white boots!
-Mullet!!
-You can do the Vanilla Ice dance better than VI himself! Wait til we break that out at the wedding!
-REGULATORS! We always jammed out to that song in the Ponty. I hated that song before, but LOVE it now!
-Everyone knows that the Chumchal girls song is "Any Man of Mine." All three of us have to sing it wherever anyone will let us!
-Last but not least....You brought Jenn and I to our first dance in Hallettsville. What an interesting night that was! You ALMOST helped us get our first MIP too!!
I've got lots of other memories too, but I have to save some for next year. Thank you so much for being a wonderful big sis! The three of us have a very special bond that will NEVER allow ANYTHING to come between us. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! I Love You!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
25 Random Things About Me
I've been a poor blogger lately and that probably won't change for a while. I'm cheating and just going to post my note from Facebook.
25 Random Things About Me
1) I married the love of my life nearly 1 year ago. It was and still is beyond magical!!
2) Nick and I have had the BEST and WORST days of our lives in the past year. We miscarried during our first pregnancy in January.
3) I have a love/hate relationship with old people. I love them and hate when they are alone….especially when they are eating out by themselves. DQ is a doozie!
4) For some reason I look at the clock at 9:11 ALL the time. It's weird and I haven't figured out why it happens. (The only reason I thought of that is because I just clicked my phone and what do ya know?!)
5) I've been driving without my license for about 4 months, but finally renewed it last week.
6) My elbows are pointy rather than knobby. Nick says if I'd dip them in ink and dot them on the wall it would look like a ball point pen mark. (They really aren't THAT pointy, but it's funny!)
7) I'm a dork and am about to learn how to crochet! (I want to make baby blankets for all my special peeps!)
8) I've been teaching for 5 years and this is my worst year EVER.
9) Almost all of the jobs I've ever held deal with children. Sitter in high school, nanny in college, gave swimming lessons, and now a teacher. I even worked in a daycare for about 2 weeks. The one job I want most is to be a mommy. We're praying that happens soon.
10) I've only driven Toyotas, but am contemplating getting a Tahoe.
11) Nick and I are ordering new couches today(Fri.)! Happy V-Day to us!
12) I never seem to finish projects. I get started and accomplish most of it, then get bored and start something else before finishing. (Mainly painting!)
13) My family is the best and coolest! I don't care who you are, you will fall in love with my parents.
14) I met one of my very best friends (besides my hubby, sisters, and Shiner girls) this past school year. Nick calls us Pancho and Lefty. It seems like we have known each other forever. Our friendship reminds me of the part on Step Brothers when they finish each others sentences and say, “Did we just become best friends?” We're inseperable!
15) I met my hubby when I was drunk at Bocktoberfest. We've talked EVERDAY since that day.
16) I really miss going out in Austin with Alicea, Debbie, and Shelly. I miss you girls! :o(
17) I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to move back to the Hill Country.
18) Or Shiner! How wonderful it would be to raise little Shiner Comanches. It's truly the BEST place in Texas. I'm still trying to talk Nick into it.
19) I have my first doctor's appointment next Thursday since the d&c. It's the appointment where we get the go ahead to try to conceive again. I hope it's as easy this time as it was last time, but successful.
20) Jeans and pajama pants are my favorite.
21) I had to steal this one from my cousin, Jenn….I spent 18+ hours in a van with 11 family members going to Disney World. I would LOVE to do it again to see how hilarious it would be now that we are all adults.
22) I made Hamburger Helper for the 1st time last night. It was strictly because Nick loves it. I have to admit that it wasn't that bad.
23) I've got a superb menu of lobster pasta, prosciutto asparagus, and strawberry tiramisu picked out for Valentine's Day. I can't wait to cook it!
24) My work hours are from 7:30-4:00 and I think that's ridiculous for a school teacher.
25) We're going to Cozumel or Cancun to celebrate our 1year anniversary.
25 Random Things About Me
1) I married the love of my life nearly 1 year ago. It was and still is beyond magical!!
2) Nick and I have had the BEST and WORST days of our lives in the past year. We miscarried during our first pregnancy in January.
3) I have a love/hate relationship with old people. I love them and hate when they are alone….especially when they are eating out by themselves. DQ is a doozie!
4) For some reason I look at the clock at 9:11 ALL the time. It's weird and I haven't figured out why it happens. (The only reason I thought of that is because I just clicked my phone and what do ya know?!)
5) I've been driving without my license for about 4 months, but finally renewed it last week.
6) My elbows are pointy rather than knobby. Nick says if I'd dip them in ink and dot them on the wall it would look like a ball point pen mark. (They really aren't THAT pointy, but it's funny!)
7) I'm a dork and am about to learn how to crochet! (I want to make baby blankets for all my special peeps!)
8) I've been teaching for 5 years and this is my worst year EVER.
9) Almost all of the jobs I've ever held deal with children. Sitter in high school, nanny in college, gave swimming lessons, and now a teacher. I even worked in a daycare for about 2 weeks. The one job I want most is to be a mommy. We're praying that happens soon.
10) I've only driven Toyotas, but am contemplating getting a Tahoe.
11) Nick and I are ordering new couches today(Fri.)! Happy V-Day to us!
12) I never seem to finish projects. I get started and accomplish most of it, then get bored and start something else before finishing. (Mainly painting!)
13) My family is the best and coolest! I don't care who you are, you will fall in love with my parents.
14) I met one of my very best friends (besides my hubby, sisters, and Shiner girls) this past school year. Nick calls us Pancho and Lefty. It seems like we have known each other forever. Our friendship reminds me of the part on Step Brothers when they finish each others sentences and say, “Did we just become best friends?” We're inseperable!
15) I met my hubby when I was drunk at Bocktoberfest. We've talked EVERDAY since that day.
16) I really miss going out in Austin with Alicea, Debbie, and Shelly. I miss you girls! :o(
17) I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to move back to the Hill Country.
18) Or Shiner! How wonderful it would be to raise little Shiner Comanches. It's truly the BEST place in Texas. I'm still trying to talk Nick into it.
19) I have my first doctor's appointment next Thursday since the d&c. It's the appointment where we get the go ahead to try to conceive again. I hope it's as easy this time as it was last time, but successful.
20) Jeans and pajama pants are my favorite.
21) I had to steal this one from my cousin, Jenn….I spent 18+ hours in a van with 11 family members going to Disney World. I would LOVE to do it again to see how hilarious it would be now that we are all adults.
22) I made Hamburger Helper for the 1st time last night. It was strictly because Nick loves it. I have to admit that it wasn't that bad.
23) I've got a superb menu of lobster pasta, prosciutto asparagus, and strawberry tiramisu picked out for Valentine's Day. I can't wait to cook it!
24) My work hours are from 7:30-4:00 and I think that's ridiculous for a school teacher.
25) We're going to Cozumel or Cancun to celebrate our 1year anniversary.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Uncle Louie
As many of you know, Nick's Uncle Louie was in a hog hunting accident Wednesday evening. Please pray for Uncle Louie and his friend Greg.
If you are able to give blood, please do so. You can go to any blood donation center or blood drive.
The website to find a location near you is:
Use the search mechanism to find a location near you by zip code.
Provide the donation center/drive this information to assure it gets to him:
Louis Buzek
Memorial Hermann Hospital
STICU- Herman Pavillion
Our cousin, Abby, has set up a blog to keep everyone updated on Uncle Louie's progress.
www.prayingforlouisb.blogspot.com
If you are able to give blood, please do so. You can go to any blood donation center or blood drive.
The website to find a location near you is:
Use the search mechanism to find a location near you by zip code.
Provide the donation center/drive this information to assure it gets to him:
Louis Buzek
Memorial Hermann Hospital
STICU- Herman Pavillion
Our cousin, Abby, has set up a blog to keep everyone updated on Uncle Louie's progress.
www.prayingforlouisb.blogspot.com
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