Too tired to post lately...oops (UPDATED with great news)

Sorry I haven't posted in a while...things have been so busy with the school year just beginning. It took me a while to adjust to working in a school environment but I have to say I am really enjoying it. The children are really adorable (we'll some of them are) and I am constantly learning new things or ways of doing things better. The job is way more time consuming than I thought it would be but maybe it is just because it is my first year doing something like this. Each week seems to get easier so hopefully it will continue to be like that.

So Dh and I went to Bethany Christian Services for an Adoption Orientation last Tuesday night. I almost lost it during the meeting emotionally when the part about expenses and fees were talked about. In our financial bracket, if we apply before Nov. 1, then we would have to pay around 17,000 + for an adoption or if we apply after Nov. 1 when the fees change then we would have to pay around 25,000 +. There is no way we would ever be able to do this. EVER!!! So I was really sad about this during the meeting and barely made it to the parking lot before bursting out in tears that we'll never have a baby, are finances stink, and that we'll never be able to adopt. Pretty negative I know! But I was just so overwhelmed with everything. I know that things aren't that bad it's just that after dealing with IF for so long and then hearing how costly adoption is I just kind of collapsed under the strain of it all. I am so blessed to have a husband that is so positive. He told me that we should send a letter out to all the priests that we know and inform them of our situating. Also, I am sure there are other routes we can take as well I am just not that informed about the adoption process to know what they are. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. I would really appreciate it.

I am on P+9 today which is CD 25. I hope it is o.k. but I have been taking Robitussin (sp?) since Sat. because I have been feeling horrible with a cold/fever/aching body type thing. We went to a friends house on Sat. and I just couldn't figure out why I wasn't feeling tha great and then it just hit me as the night went on that I was coming down down with a cold/flu. I hate that during the 2WW because I never know what I am allowed to take that won't ruin things. Any one else know what is o.k to take? Well, I already have a call into PPVI about my P+7 results. If you don't remember last month I had horrible results of Progesterone 7.7 and Estrogen 9.9 UGH! I am still so disappointed about those results. So I am REALLY hoping to see some really good results this month. Please God!

I read the other day on line that it is not good during the 2WW to do any exercises that over heat the body during that time. Is this true? The information said you can swim or do light activity but no jogging and stuff like that. Well, I have been jogging so this concerns me if I am ruining my chances of ttc. Am I just paranoid? I don't know...

Anyways, here is my lasagna recipe for those that want it:(It is a favorite in my house but not nearly as good as TCIE, hint hint.

Total Time 40 Minutes

Brown in 1 T. Olive Oil; Stir in: (I use tons of olive oil)
1 Ib. bulk italian sausage
1 C. onion, diced
2 t. garlic minced (I use tons of garlic)

Add:

3 C. fresh tomatoes, chopped (I use 1 1/2 large cans of Muir Glen diced tomatoes and lightly drain the juice from the cans)

1/2 Ib. Dry mafalda noodles, they look like mini lasagna noodles(if you can't find them then you can use campanelle noodles)

1 c. chicken broth
1/4 t. dried Italian Seasoning ( I use tons of this)
1/4 t. red pepper flakes ( I use lots of this)
Salt and pepper to taste

Off Heat, Stir In; Layer and Broil:

3 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/2 C. Parmesan, grated, divided
3/4 C. whole milk ricotta
6 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced

Garnish with:
1/4 C. thinly sliced fresh basil

Brown the sausage in oil in a large saute pan over high heat, 5minutes, crumbling with a spoon to break up the large chunks. Stir in onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, mafalda, broth, and seasonings, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until noodles are soft, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

Preheat broiler to High with the rack 5-6" below heating element.
Off heat, stir in the cubed mozzarella nd half of the Parmesan. Dollop with ricotta, top with mozzarella slices, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Broil until cheeses melt and brown slightly, 4-6 minutes.
Garnish with Basil before serving.


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Update:

O.k. I finally got a call at 6:30pm tonight from PPVI, WOO-HOO and it was my favorite nurse, HEATHER. So these are my results since June (notice the difference)

June P+7
Progesterone:23.2
Estrogen:10.0

July P+8
Progesterone:25.2
Estrogen:7

August P+6
Progesterone:7.7
Estrogen:9.9

September P+7
Progesterone:31.1
Estrogen:20.7

Yes, I am freaking excited about my results just because it means my body is actually responded to the hormones...YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!