True Woman | Beware the Husband Basher

True Woman | Beware the Husband Basher

I thought this article was SUCH a good reminder! I like to think that I am really good wife, and for the most part, I think if you asked my hubby he would say 'yes'... However I have noticed that lately I have been getting a little more negative with Brian. In public nothing has changed. I am very careful to always use my words to uplift my husband, and there is no reason to do other wise, he really is a wonderful husband, I am very blessed! In the privacy of our home though, I've started nagging a lot more! Where did it come from? After some quiet evaluation of my heart, the source is clear. I am letting satan creep his nasty little foot into my thoughts. I haven't been as diligent in my prayer life. I haven't been as focused in my Bible reading. I was getting comfortable. Ladies, if you find yourself getting comfortable- BEWARE! If we aren't moving towards God, or our relationships, we are moving further away. It's not possible to just float in the same place. We are either moving forward or drifting away. Sometimes it's not obvious until you see how far you've drifted.
Given, nothing life altering has happened, we still love eachother very much and no real damage has been made in our marriage, but if i continued neglecting this, the nagging turns into arguments, arguments turn into bitterness and resentment, resentment results in avoiding eachother, space, loneliness, an ache for love that you may look for else where... it just can so easily snowball and end in a destroyed relationship. Stay on top of your marriages ladies. What an easy way to keep in check too. Love on those hubbies of yours!!
I will start ;)

What I love about Brian,

Brian- I know you will eventually read this, so here it goes..

I love the way on your days off you take Ronan in the morning so I can sleep in.
I love when you write me love notes.
I love when you think about me at work and bring me home "prizes" haha
I love when you pray with me.
I love when you help me out with the chores, even without me asking!
I love how hard you work so that I can be home with our son.
I love when you show your affection by words or action, infront of others.
I love the way you are around my friends.
I love how strong you are when we face tragedy.

Brian, this list could go on forever. Forgive me if I take you for granted. I don't know any other woman more blessed than I , and it's because of YOU. God led me to the most amazing husband. Thank you for loving me!

I saw my RE today!

Better late than never. Today Brian and I took Ronan into our RE (reproductive endocrinologist)We also took a Thank You card with pictures of him at birth and other stages. My doctor was very booked but came out as soon as we arrived because he was so excited to see us again :)
What was unfortunate was right before we got there Ronan completely passed out. I guess he was very very tired. My doctor chatted with us a bit, looked at his pictures and admired our sleeping boy. It was a very tender moment. I forgot how much I love my doctor.
It also brought very unexpected feelings. Once we walked into the door Brian and I were both flooded with memories. It was such a sense of fulfillment to be coming into that office, not in wonder, or anxiety. We weren't scared, we weren't nervous. We had our precious miracle safe and sleeping right next to us. We no longer had to wonder if our dreams would ever come true. We no longer were frustrated with "what ifs" or working out financial plans for the next cycle in case this one failed.... all it was, was joy.

THANK YOU LORD! Thank you for delivering me from deep heart ache. I pray for all my friends who are still waiting for this deliverance. I pray that you will fill their hearts as you have filled mine.

The other unexpected feeling was excitement! Excitement at the thought of trying AGAIN!!! I know I still want to wait a little while longer. I know that, but going there, seeing my doctor, it really has me in anticipation! I just know this time around will be different.
My doctor was very cute. As he admired our sleeping boy he stroked his shoulder and said, "okay, now we need to get you one dressed in PINK" hehehe.
I personally don't care what gender my children are, I am just excited to see what the Lord has in store for us next. I am getting excited to give Ronan a sibling.
My guess is that we will start going in the fall for baseline work. Then probably start actively trying in the winter. I think it would be nice to have a summer baby, or a spring baby. I just have NO idea how long it might take... It may take only 2 cycles on injectables, like it did with Ronan. It may take 6? I guess we'll find out when the time comes.
Sorry. I think I am mostly rambling. Today was a good day :) i only wish I could've gotten a picture of Ronan with my doctor.
Next week we are going to silver creek falls. There will be lots of pictures :)

Ronan sharing his dinner with Hazel

Ronan is so cute. During his snack times he often leans over really far looking for Hazel with food in his hands. He loves feeding her.
ALSO, he is getting SO close to crawling!!! I almost thought he would never crawl because he gets everywhere he needs to by rolling from A to B. He is so fast!!! But today he really started trying to raise his hips and pushing off. I was so proud of him.
Any day now!

Little Faith Chau, It's Only Goodbye For Now

My perfect little child, I send you off with a name.
I will call you Faith, and be thankful that you came.
You were here for a short time, but you've left me forever changed.
I will miss you little one, and I don't know how
But until I see you in Heaven, it's goodbye for now.

My beautiful Faith, my heart made room for you,
It's now hurting and empty, but for now it will have to do.
Until I am called home to meet you in Heaven I will keep missing you.
I love you Faith, and I don't know how
But until I see you there it's goodbye for now.

Little one, you were a beautiful surprise
How much I wish I could have seen your eyes.
To wipe your tears, fix your scraped knee
To take you to ballet, or spend time sipping tea.
You were taken too soon, and I don't know how
But until I see you in Heaven, It's goodbye for now.

Lord, bless my child, give her loves for me.
I am thankful that it's the big picture you see.
I will miss my baby, I will miss my child
But I Love you Lord, and this I know now,
That I will see you in Heaven and it's only goodbye for now.


With Love,
Auntie Melissa

Ronan 7 months, and some sad news...

So if it isn't bad enough that it has taken me this long to get working on his 7 month pictures, my batteries died in the middle of taking them so I only got a couple decent shots.





Yesterday was Ronan's first trip to the zoo, and it was so much fun!! Ronan had a great day watching animals and spending time with mama and daddy :)
We didn't take the camera, but did take the flip, so maybe i will get some video up tomorrow.


In more upsetting news, my best friend, and cousin, lost her precious miracle baby on the 13th. Little Faith has been with the Lord now for a week.
It's not fair. It's heartbreaking. I know all to well the lonely ache my sweet cousin is feeling. She has two healthy happy and precious boys she is staying strong for but I just hurt for her. Please pray for her. Please pray that the Lord heals her broken heart and allows her body to recuperate quickly allowing a healthy conception, not to replace Faith, but to bring joy back into their home once again.

Curious Ronan

It's hard work changing a 7 month old's poopy diaper... ACK! 7 months old and I haven't even thought about taking his picture yet! I guess that is tomorrow's task! So far I have been really good about getting cute pictures every month and I hope to continue doing so.
But back to the diaper thing... He rolls all the time when I am trying to change him!! He is such a little stinker ;)
After rolling around and making a horrible mess while I tried to keep him clean and change him all at once, I eventually gave up, wiped him down then tossed him in the pool outside haha. It definitely did the trick, and he seemed to enjoy himself.

He is so close to crawling, but so far he still only moves backwards when on all fours. He gets frustrated and ends up rolling to his destinations... it may take longer and more planning, but that is his way for now :)

Ronan tries his first pickle

My brother, Ronan's uncle thought it would be a good idea for him to try his first pickle. We were all expecting a silly face... it never came. HE LOVED THE PICKLE!! He sucked on it for a loooong time. It was very amusing :)

Ronan bouncing

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Okay, THANKS ASTRID! Why didn't I hear about this before??? uploading to youtube is waaaaaay easier :) This is my first try at this so hopefully I do this right.
Ronan was having so much fun in his jumperoo today I had to get it with my flip!
Tomorrow is the 4th! We are going to my parent's house for swimming and a bbq. Hope you all have a great 4th too!!!

the big 2-5

I turned 25 yesterday! Holy cow that just seems so old! So much older than 24.... My birthday was simply fantastic!!! Brian made me a silly home made card (we love to make our cards) My mother in law gave me some shopping money so I used it to go shopping and get a cute outfit for the evening. We then went to the cheesecake factory and got some appetizers and dessert. I also got a special Bikini martini drink ;) And when they brought out my cheesecake it had a candle in it and they sang to me. After that we went to the broadway production of the Lion King... it was just amazing. I think even more so because it had been awhile since we had been on a date like that alone in awhile. I was so thankful for my mother in law who was staying with us and watched our sweet boy.

Meanwhile Ronan had a blast with his grandma. He is such a giggly little guy. He has mastered the words "mama" and "dada" and will occasionally surprise us with a "hi" :)
He is rolling alllll over and is starting to army crawl. He likes standing almost all the time. He also loves to jump!

I think we are going to try to go to the drive in tonight. They are showing toy story 3 and karate kid. Double feature! It's the best way to see movies because we can easily take Ronan!

That is all for now!