Winter break is officially over. I start back as a teacher today and as a student. I am happy to be teaching one class again this semester. It is of course a new class, so I have a lot of preparing to do, as I can’t really use what I did last semester. Not that I would want to, as I was just trying to survive last semester. I am exciting about the upcoming semester. I am going to be doing some fun things with my students and hope to really get them thinking and interacting. Last semester, the class I taught was soooooooo boring and not a great class. I applaud those who stuck out the entire semester. I certainly didn’t want to. I was able last semester to have a great assignment that made me construct a unit of study for the class I am teaching (I could have done any class, but since I am teaching I wanted the assignment to be something that I could use). It is a great course idea and after talking to my supervisor, I am excited to know that my classroom is my classroom and to go for it. YEAH!!!
Well, this week our agencies will be giving out referrals of the babies that they have in their care. I am of course hoping that we get our referral this week (but am not counting on it). But what I am really looking forward to is moving up the list and knowing that we are that much closer to getting to meet (even if virtually) our little girl.
We have also decided that we are going to undergo IVF this fall. I am excited and nervous about that. I am committed to losing 40-60lbs before we undergo IVF. I know that is a tall order, but I am committed and once I commit to something, I am pretty tenacious about it. I want very badly to have a brood of children. We will adopt that brood without any regrets and will enjoy our large family. I would be lying if I said I didn’t want to get pregnant (at least once) and have a biological child. I would also be lying if I didn’t say that I have come to terms with my infertility and I am just as happy to adopt all of my children. It has taken some time to get to this place and I have to say that I love where I am at.
I have made no resolutions this year except for one. I want to be a better person. I am going to do better. I am going to be better. So far so good.
Embracing Imperfection 
Fingers crossed for you this week 🙂
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Oh wow – I didn’t realize how close you are to your referral!!!!
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I’m thinking of you lots this week as we wait with you. It’s only a few hours into Monday and I’m getting all antsy! I’ll be praying for you guys and your IVF too.
Becky
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I’m thinking of you — hoping you hear some happy news on the referral front AND that your semester gets off to a wonderful start! 🙂
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I’ve been stalking for news – either way it will be good I guess – either your referral or you’ll move up on the list. (Of course we all want the referral!)
That’s exciting too about the IVF. We’ll have to talk about that – we’re wondering if we should try it or not. I’m leaning towards not, but I want to learn more about it. (You know, with all your free time you can teach me about fertility treatments too. 🙂 )
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Good luck with all of the things. I think this “but I am committed and once I commit to something, I am pretty tenacious about it. ” pretty much sums it all up.
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Good luck with your referral!
Also, have you figured out how you’re going to lose that weight? Because if you’re still trying to figure out a plan, Weight Watchers online is fantastic. As long as you’re willing to be really committed, and it sounds from this post like you are, it really, really works. I’ve lost 55 pounds in six months, and that’s with an underactive thyroid.
Anyway, good luck!
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There’s so much going on in your life! I wish you good luck and much energy to enjoy all the good coming your way.
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