These last few days have been SO busy! Tonight is our first night in over a week that we don't have anything planned and I am so very much looking forward to a relaxing dinner at home and maybe a walk before Nathan's bedtime tonight. We've been so crazy and I have taken almost zero pictures this week which might be a new record in the life of my little Nater Tot. ;)
A few things that have happened - last week, I went to see a midwife I've never seen before about our continuing struggle to get pregnant. She'd also struggled for a long time with infertility and she had a lot of good advice for me. While we were there she drew blood to run tests and y'all know that is my FAVORITE thing in the whole world. Um, NOT. (This blog post is officially vintage. ;) But I got the test results on Wednesday and apparently everything was normal except my vitamin D levels which were very low, which apparently can contribute to infertility. (Who knew??)
So, she told me to take a supplement and go sit in the sun every day as close to noon as possible for twenty minutes or until my skin turns pink.
It looks like I will get that tan this year after all. ;) I've actually really been enjoying my forced relaxation in the sun time every day. Ha! I put Nathan down for his nap and then head out there for a few minutes before coming back inside to write or clean or try to attempt to accomplish one of the 173 things on my to do list.
All that to say, THANK YOU for your continued prayers!! :) I have felt so much more at peace in the last few months - such a huge blessing. Thank you! And please know that I do continue to pray for you all who are in the waiting boat with me.
On to Friday Favorites. :)
1. Amish Friendship Bread
I've had the starter fermenting in my house for ten days and yesterday, we finally got to bake the bread! It was so delicious and the perfectly unhealthy way to start a day. ;)
2. Spring skirts
When I was about five, my mom couldn't get me to wear anything except skirts. Then I went through a long, long phase where I hated to wear dresses and skirts. Apparently things like these come in full circle (um...no pun intended) because I'm now back to loving skirts. Particularly jersey skirts - so very comfy and easy to wear with T-shirts!
3. Nathan's new favorite song
Can we tell we've had a bunch of birthday parties in the last month?? :)
4. Chef John's Buttermilk Biscuits
Seriously delicious and very quick and easy. I made these the other night with dinner and I pretended that they were incredibly healthy for me to eat. ;)
Your turn! What are your favorites this week??
I am really glad to hear that you have felt peace these last few months! How amazing is our God? :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, here are my Friday Favorites for the week:
1) "Once Upon a Time" on ABC
I am so in love with this show! It's the only one that I actually watch live (and not online a few days after it airs). Watching it together with my friends is a highlight of my week.
2) Dark Chocolate-covered Pomegranate Seeds
At least I think that's what they are called. They are a really yummy treat. and of course, I don't feel so bad eating them because it's dark chocolate and fruit, so it's healthy, right? :)
3) "Ocean's 12" movie
Last night, I got together with my friends and watched the star-studded film (George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts are in it, just to name a few!). I forgot how much I love the whole series, plus it was a great way to relax in the midst of all of the end-of-the-semester craziness.
4) Beautiful by MercyMe
Re-discovered this song a couple of weeks ago, and absolutely love the message! It's such an encouragement for me. :)
I can relate to the low vitamin D level. I've been taking a supplement for awhile. Glad you're feeling at peace.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday favorite (or Thursday)...
I had a chance to see a stage play last night by one of my favorite playwrites, Tyler Perry. It was a great rush and motivation to keep writing. At the end of the play he contributed his success to God and encouraged people to "dust your dream off" and go after whatwver it is you are seeking.
Be blessed.
Getting sun and being out in the sun will make you SO happy. =) =)
ReplyDeleteLike I've said before, I think we're just meant to be pregnant together. We must text soon. I don't want to write much more for the public to see. ;)
xoxo
~ Jen