Friday, January 20, 2012

Catching up...

Finally, time to update my blog a little! I guess since my last post (not my very last, but the last post I actually blogged about life) we've had a few changes. I started a new job, which has been an absolute blessing. I basically do the same work, just a different setting, with a much more positive environment. My last job sucked me DRY of everything. I work with my sister's best friend, and it's a JOY!! That same post I also talked about changes for Jeromy. I couldn't really say much, and it's not a huge big deal, but he changed jobs too, which has been great for him as well. His old job was slowing down quite a bit, that type of business he was in has taken a hit with the economy. His new job will always thrive, so we are praying that this door that has been opened will be a good one for our future.

As far as the land that we put an offer in on, well that was a flop!  We, as well as my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, put an offer in and both received ahhhmazing deals on the land...now we see why.  Their land did not perk, and ours only perked for a 2 bedroom.  It was so perfect too, but it fell through, and clearly it was for a reason.  So, with his new job now, we are going to wait a year and begin the process again. 

Onto the TTC woes.  I am going to be realllly careful and try and choose my words very wisely with this.  I go through funks...really sad, angry, bitter, painful funks.  I try and smile through it, and remain positive and faithful to the process...but the process takes it's toll sometimes.  There are two things that are more painful than anything else in this "journey"... 1) the enormous guilt that I have regarding what I can't provide for my wonderful husband 2) watching others successfully conceive easily and having to watch it all over social media (totally my choice, I know).  The second one was a bit harsh, I know, I apologize...kinda.  I don't even get on FB much anymore for that very reason.  I am happy for people, I'm not a totally hateful, bitter person...it just stings, badly.

I'm an emotional person, but I've never been a big cryer.  Not the case anymore.  I've never been able to cry at the site or sound of something.  Not the case anymore.  I will hear of someone I know being pregnant, and burst into tears.  Honestly, it's awful, I hate it and I don't wanna be like that...but that's where I am at today.  I swear like a month ago I was content with the idea of not being able to have a child.  I knew that no matter what it was God's plan, and His plan is the ultimate plan.  And maybe He sees it fit for us to not have a child.  And if that's the case, I have to accept His plan...and I will, but I guess my new question is "how"?  I feel like my husband and I are so full of love and all this good stuff to give, to pass on...who will we pass it on to, to be able to call our own and say we created this?  That is the void that terrifies me.

As I have said on here numerous times, I pray for all my IF friends, truly I do.  Answered prayers are abound right now, so many people are receiving their much deserved blessings!!  So awesome!!  For that I am grateful and whole heartedly happy.  My blog roll was full of IF friends, I now have only TWO that aren't pregnant yet, woohoo!  I will say that, unfortunately, SOME of my bloggy friends who have gotten pregnant don't come here anymore :(  They don't comment or share anymore...and that's ok, I see where we are in different places now?  But, I dearly love the ones that have stuck with me (Stephanie).  Please forgive me if I sound really depressing...it's that roller coaster thingy.  I hate being negative, I really do...it's just a funky time right now.



 

5 Fabulous Comments:

Stephanie said...

Of course I'm here for you, girl! I'm glad to hear about the new jobs and what blessings they have been! I totally get the IF woes, and have been there myself. It's normal to feel that way, and although you wish you didn't, don't beat yourself up over it. I still believe you will be the mom to a precious baby one day. Someone made the sweetest comment to me, and I'm going to say it to you. Your mom is waiting on the perfect baby to send your way from heaven. HUGS!

waiting and wishing said...

Totally understandable... I've been there more times than I care to admit. I get how unbearable that wait is, please know that you are certainly not alone in your feeling or in your waiting. Thinking of you!!

LC said...

Hi sweet girl! I'm so glad to see that you posted again..although so sorry to hear you're in a funk. Please know that so many of us understand and have been right there with you. It's a part of coping and don't get down on yourself for feeling this way. It's completely natural and normal. I'm sending lots of love and prayers your way. Thinking of you dear!

Christy Marshall said...

i typed out a comment earlier, deleted it, and logged off the computer. then, i cried as i prayed powerfully for you. i put my kids down for the night and now i'm back to comment. coming from a fertile woman, i was not a bit shocked that you get stung regularly by all the wonderment of pregnancies and babies all over the social media (probably including my own). if you even feel a little bad for those thoughts...DON'T YOU DARE!! i can't really imagine your pain but i know it must be in the same rhelm as someone fighting cancer or possibly even worse. i just had to comment and say that i love your rawness and i want nothing in the world more for you and some of my other best friends than to have an occupied womb. i'm believing. i love when you post. you are so incredible, little amy. i hate this for you.

amy said...

Thank you guys so much, words of encouragement I needed to hear! I'm feeling guilty bc all of you guys are either pregnant or have babies...and I sounded like an evil person in this post. I'm just being honest bc I'm so sad. I hope you all know how happy I am for you, and adore each if you! Christy- love you friend, you are so sweet...thank you for your prayers...you're the best!