updates

-I no longer have to wait to TTC. I had an abscess in January that had to be surgically drained. One of the doctors I had to see was my regular ob-gyn (not the one that performed my tube removal). I asked him to clarify whether the doctor meant 3 months or 3 cycles, and he told me once I got the abscess cleared up I didn't have to wait any longer. Of course, i'm still having problems with the abscess and I don't want to be touched at all...but, i don't *have* to wait.

-Joe got a raise at work. He had recently been given an increase to match salaries (like when they do an evaluation and determine you're not paid enough?), so we weren't expecting a raise at all. The plan is to tighten up our budget as much as we can (we still eat out more often then I'd like) and focus on paying off debts. With our tax refund this year I'll be able to pay off my largest credit card debt and that makes me very happy.

-We're still planning vacations for the year. We're definitely going camping for a week in June to Gatlinburg, TN. I went once years ago and it's just so beautiful and peaceful there, I can't wait for Joe and Noah to experience it too. I also need to call Erin and try to plan a Charleston trip to see her. I've really sucked at keeping in touch lately, and the longer I put off calling her the more nervous I get.

-Noah is growing up way too quickly. He's talking so much and he definitely has a sense of humor. I can't believe he's going to be 2 in just a few months, where did the time go?

-oh, and another sad update for me...i am now intolerant of shellfish. It started with just crabs over the summer, but now it seems like it's extended to include shrimp and mussels. and since the reaction is not pleasant at all, i won't be testing any other shell fish :-x