Final Stop

Wanted to write and let you know that Michael has made it to his final stop in Afghanistan. He is getting settled in and hoping to start a routine. We were able to video chat this morning. We never had that opportunity last time, but since we both have Macs we're able to do it. It certainly does help!!!

If you would like his mailing address, let me know and I'll get it to you! He can start getting mail now.

Until next time....

Moving slowly....

It's day 6 of Michael being deployed. He's made it to Afghanistan and is waiting for the move to where he will be stationed for the next 349 days (not that I'm counting!). We were able to chat online yesterday, which is what I needed. I'm having a bit of a rough start with this deployment. I think it's because I'm not working at the moment, if I was I know that would keep my mind of things. He had Tim Horton's the other day. The base is part of NATO so they have forces from all over the world there. So to represent the Canadians, Tim is there!!!

So with me, I'm planning on going to Jersey in 2 weeks for a wedding, then heading to Canada with mom to visit my grands. I can't wait for that trip. I kinda need the break from being down here. I love spending time with my grands....grandpa makes breakfast every morning, but if you're not downstairs by 9am then you've missed it, grandma makes wonderful dinners and butter tarts!!! I'm hinting grandma - butter tarts with no raisins for me!!!

Thank you for all your prayers. We appreciate it. As soon as Michael gets to his next place I'll let you all know what things he'd like or needs. If you want his address, just let me know.

Until next time....

Day 2.....

Well my friends. It's day 2 of the deployment. Michael is officially gone and I have moved into trying to some sort of routine. I spoke and saw Michel this morning on iChat. He looks good and I really miss him. He has updated his blog, so take a look at it. Hopefully he'll be able to post pictures and keep up with it while he's gone.

I'm doing well. Still a bit new being alone again. But I've got many things coming up in the next few months that I'm really excited about. Almost every month I'll be heading up north for different events. That will certainly make time go by so much faster.

Thanks for all you love and support. A few of you have asked for his address, and I am grateful for that. When he gets to his final place, he'll send me a list of items that he could use. As our family and friends keep us in your prayers.

Until next time....

It never ceases to amaze me.....

Well today was the day. It came out of no-where. In the Army things can change whenever they want it to. We were told that Michael may not be deploying until mid-October. That changed yesterday. We went to the battalion where we were told that he may or may not be leaving today. Ended up that off he went. So my wonderful, loving husband is gone for the next 365 days. I was very proud of myself for not crying though. He doesn't like to see me crying so I kept a brave front for him. It was a different story when I got home though. My wonderful neighbor, Brooke, had me come over when I got home just to chit chat. It's wonderful to be around women who are going through the same thing I am. We are each other's support and I thank God for them everyday.

I love Michael and am honored to be his wife. Sometimes his choice of job sucks, but I knew this when I married him. What he does is amazing and I know he loves what he does. He's great at what he does.

Please keep him in your prayers. If you would like his mailing address, email me and I'll send it to you. I don't want to post it here. He's keeping up with his blog while he's gone, so take a look over there for his updates. I will update here as much as I can.

Until next time.....

No news is good news.....

Here we are on the verge of a deployment and we are in complete limbo. Michael officially does not have a deployment date. Let's just say it's anytime in the next 6 weeks. Let me tell you that this is really frustrating. I had gotten myself all mentally prepared for the deployment. Now we're in limbo. This does give us some more time together which is really nice. If we can try the IUI this month, then at least I'll have him here with me through the process. I'm praying hard for it to happen this month.

I got my first sub job tonight, and it's going to last for the rest of the week. I'm really excited for it! What made me giggle when I got the phone call, was the teacher I'd be subbing for - it's the music teacher. Now all you Salvationists know that our first instrument is a brass instrument and for the next 15+ years we play and play and play. And most of us played in high school bands too. It just makes me giggle that my first sub job is as a music teacher! Will let you know how it goes.

Until next time.....

Patiently waiting

Well this blog won't have any info on doctor appointments, but it will have an update on Michael & I. Michael is getting ready for his 4 deployment. We have about a week left until he leaves. He has started blogging again, www.thebigcheeseburger.blogspot.com, where he will be able to hopefully post what he's up to in Afghanistan. I'm hoping to get out an address to our family and friends so that you can send Michael cards, notes, and care packages if you like.

This deployment will only be 12 months in length. And as I type that, I can hear most of you saying "Only 12 months!", well last deployment was 15 months. I think that was the hardest ever. Deployments don't really get easier as you go through many of them. This time around though, I have decided to stay at our home on Ft. Bragg. I have become very involved in our FRG, Family Readiness Group, and have responsibilities that include managing our FRG's online store. I also have gotten a job - substituting at the high schools off post. I'm really excited for this opportunity.

Please pray for Michael and the other soldiers in the battalion as they deploy. Most of the soldiers are already gone and are getting situated in Afghanistan. We know that God will provide protection to Michael and the people of Afghanistan that he will meet on a daily basis. I will post items that you can send him, if you would like, once he gets to Afghanistan and knows what he needs.

We are grateful for your love and support. Until next time......

Today's Experience

I've changed the title of my blog from "Mrs H Does Italy" to "Our Journey Through Infertility". At least when Michael's deployed in a few weeks he'll be able to follow me through the blog since we won't be able to chat about things face to face everyday.

This morning I went and had another ultrasound done to do some measuring. My blood work came back at 25, whatever that means, but that's a good thing. I started off the beginning of last week at 2500 then went down to 230, then this morning I was at 25. We have to wait another month or so to try again. I'm not going to get explicit about the other "adventure" of the day, but let's just say we will continue to try while Michael's away.

This experience is certainly teaching me patience. I've never been tested like this before. I thank you for all your prayers and comments. I will definitely keep up better with this blog. I'm hoping as this goes on that the title will have to change and I'll be able to post pics of ultrasounds and my pregnant belly.

Until next time....