The ups and downs of Thanksgiving week

Monday: We decide to adopt a 5 year old golden retriever!
Wednesday: My EDD...
Thursday: With DH's family all day including a new baby and a pregnant cousin.
Friday: News that my sister is pregnant with #2.
Sunday: Adoption fell through... no dog for us.

I'm so happy for my sister and knew they would be trying again soon. When she told everyone, I just started bawling (both happy and sad tears). I had to leave the room. My mom came up and checked on me and was so sweet and understanding. DH later asked why I was crying and I told him that my EDD would have been Wednesday (he had no clue). He actually did give me a hug and asked if he should do anything. I think my sister doesn't want to talk to me about her pregnancy, but I really do what to hear about it even though it makes me a little sad. I hope she realizes that I am truly happy for her. I also found I am scared for her. I'm nervous something will go wrong for her. I don't want her to ever go through the heart ache of a miscarriage.

EDD next week...

I'm packing to go home for Thanksgiving. My EDD is coming up next week and it's really starting to get to me. I'll be around all of DH's cousins who all either have new babies this year or are currently pregnant. I really want our baby. I'm hoping and praying I'll be able to get pregnant again within the year and will be able to have my baby I dream about. I'm realizing that my cycles are not as "normal" as I thought. I'm learning that my nutritional status/weight may be impacting me ovulating. I'm a little underweight and this last cycle, I lost even more weight with all of my wisdom teeth disasters. Now I'm trying to track my weight and also improve my eating habits, build some more muscle. I hope this trip home goes well. I miss my family and can't wait to give them all big hugs.

Italia Bella!

We're back! Italy was amazing... We're starting to sort through pictures tonight. Will post them someday. Just a little jet lagged still. AF joined us on our trip... but the wine was great! The trip was great for DH and I. Now back to the real world with lots to do!

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

It's finally here! We leave for Italy today! DH and I were giddy last night with excitement. We're both basically all packed, we're going to get some things done around the house today and then head to the airport! Lots of pictures to come!

Here's hoping for a great month... it will be a busy and emotional one. Italy starts off the excitement. Back home to family for Thanksgiving. My EDD is Nov 26. My hope is to be pregnant again within the year... and DH is on board with that!