- I am in the overwhelmed with life stage again. I cycle in, I cycle out. I just can't imagine what my life will be like once this PhD business is over with.
- My grandfather is doing as well as can be expected. He didn't have a stroke, but did have an infection. He can not be left alone any longer, which is going to put a huge amount of strain on my family in North Carolina. I am, of course, so happy we were able to go and visit.
- Today is cycle day 84 for me. I'm going to venture to guess that I'm not ovulating. Don't know what would possibly make me think that
. Under normal circumstances, this would be a grand turn of events, however, it's not particularly conducive to having another baby. - I miss going to weddings. I guess I'm in the stage of life where I have to wait for my friends' kids to get married because either everyone is already married or will be eloping when the time comes. Actually, I don't miss the weddings, I miss the dancing and the champagne.
- I think I'm officially ready for spring. While we were visiting my mom last week we got a little taste and I've been shivering here at home and thinking about it ever since.
- Tot's birthday is just days away and her party is in exactly one week. Five. Five very fast years. Five.
- Please continue to send Jen, Matt and Elizabeth your love as they grieve for their sweet Luke.
How to enjoy the leftovers
1. Write out all the random thoughts swimming in your head that don't quite constitute a blog entry of their own.2. Copy and paste the Leftovers photo onto your post (copy photo, upload to your post).
3. Link back to Sippy Cups.
4. Enter your name and the permalink to your post into Mr. Linky. (Now, Mr. Linky has not been kind to me, so if he doesn't work, then screw him and leave your blog address in the comment section instead so that others can find you.)
5. Visit all the other leftovers and leave your love over the weekend. Comments are like hugs!
23 comments:
I miss weddings too! No cute dresses and even fewer open bars!!! Blah!
84...WTF???
Your life will be awesome when this PhD stuff is over and you'll be like 10x smarter.
Glad to hear it wasn't a stroke, but this getting older stuff is hard.
You know, I miss weddings too. Particularly my own. That was one heck of a party!
That's wonderful that you were able to go and see your family and grandfather. It's never easy to be far away from family - especially when one is having health issues. Praying for your grandfather!
Have a blessed weekend!
I think you should get some champagne and make Bee dance with you :)
I can tell you that life, at least for me, is much easier when you are finished with your doctorate. You might even have time to do things like read for pleasure!
And five years already, what?? I did not authorize time to fly so fast!!!
I wish I had some words of wisdom, but I can completely relate to the overwhelmed feeling. I remind myself that this too shall pass.
Day 63 here *sigh*
So sorry to read about your grandfather, but glad you were able to recently visit.
Happy, happy early birthday to Tot.
Hugs-
You had me at champagne.
I sooo miss weddings...and your right I dont miss the weddings just the receptions and the wine :)
84 - wow, that is a looooong cycle! Are you seeing a doc about it? Sorry, it's being so hard for you!!
I was ready for Spring in November! I'm glad do hear your grandfather is doing well. One peice of advice for your NC family. Hire help, if you can! It is a HUGE, HUGE tast to take care of someone who is elderly.
Have a great weekend!
Day 84!!! Here I am complaining about still having mine 2 months after Meme.
Happy B-day Tot!!
I think this week was an overwhelming week all around. :(
I miss the dancing too!
I'm glad you got to visit your grandpa too. Also- when you finish your PhD, you will feel like Wonder Woman. Seriously. It is worth it and you can do it!
Why don't we hold dances like we had in junior high and high school- dancing is still fun and with the addition of beverages- would be even more fun! :-)
I'm glad to hear your grandfather is doing okay. Hoping he recovers! I'm glad you and the girls were able to see him!
Day 84?! I used to have 100+ day cycles before Alice. I was still ovulating though. Are you still on clomid? I used herbal stuff (I'll look up the name) and got them much shorter. I'll get all of the names of supplements I used too, and let you know. It worked out my PCOS!
I miss weddings (actually receptions) too! Sean and I eloped, but are planning on having a wedding in a couple of years. I'll let you know when it will be, and you guys can come :-)
Oh I feel ya on the long cycles. 90 (without ovulation of course) became my norm for a long time. Longest ever was 6 mos. They were 40s on clinic etc and 50s on met ( when I conceived e) it sucks for baby and health reasons! Right now I'm still benefitting from pg stopping the vicious cycle for 10 mos
Not clinic - clomid stupid correct thing
Love your blog and the leftovers. I finished my PhD business shortly before the baby came (I defended at 11 weeks ). Life is indeed better once it's over with!
Wouldn't it be fun to get all us bloggy gals together for a wedding reception...without the actual wedding! Just like you said...champagne and dancing! EEK! That would be so fun!
I hope you can relax a bit this weekend!
I am with you on the weddings! There are a few younger teachers at school - I'm trying to be more friendly in hopes of some invites...hehe!
And ugh, the overwhelmed stage...just waiting, because I too go in and out! Here's hoping you cycle out soon!
I am soo ready for Spring, too.
We have a couple of weddings this upcoming Summer and I cannot wait! I love them now more than I used to. I think it is the dancing and the cake. :)
Glad to hear your grandpa is doing better.
I agree. I miss weddings too. Baby showers just aren't the same. When did we all become so damn grown up?? ;)
My mom is getting re-married in August so I'm in her wedding, and I have one to go to in May as well. I'm on the younger side for getting married so I'm just waiting and waiting until all my friends start to get married.
Glad to hear your grandfather is doing better!
I love Champagne...
Next week I'm in for FNL! Friday's always seem to get away from me lately - but what a good reason to have leftovers.
You go girl on the PhD! The hard things are always worth it. Right?!
My 1st comment from my pad!!!!
You and I are total opposites on the cycle time. Mine are literally under 20 days long. Any ovulating opportunity is usually missed because I am still menstruating. Not that we are trying, but when we were it was challenging.
I hope that what ever the outcome with your gramps, he spends his days comfortable and with loves ones as much as he can. Looking back you are so forunate to have just spent a few days visiting.
I'm glad you were able to visit with your grandfather. When my one grandmother passed away, we knew she was going to pass and I chose not to visit before she passed. For me, I wanted to remember her as her happy, joyful, healthy self and seeing her in pain and in the hospital was just too much for me.
Five is getting too old. Waaaah!
i love the "sure" response - so chill that Bean!
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