thesmallonerae

Woot!

We got approved for the loan on the mobile home we wanted to buy.

Sweet.

The best part is, barring any major issues we should have it paid off in less than three years and be able to look at purchasing land outside of the city....

In order to let those who actually care follow, I am setting up a filter for my attempts to procreate.

It you want to be included, let me know, otherwise I will leave you off.

-fair warning...I predict alot of overshares   :P

OK..

I live in Zone 4a
I have a 5' by 16' strip alone the north side of my house between the house and the sidewalk/retaining wall (my yard is above the sidewalk)


I am considering

Rhododendron
Roses
Hydrangea

There is alot of foot traffic along the side walk, and a fairly busy 2 lane road on the other side..

Looking for thoughts, suggestions.....types...lol

Help!

So I'm cleaning out closets and getting rid of ALOT of stuff

The wearable (no stains or tears) stuff is going to Lupus Society

But I have alot of really worn, stained and torn clothing...

Does anybody know of anywhere that recycles such things?

I already have bushels of fabric scraps in my sewing room, so I really want it out of the house....just not in a landfill.....


Any ideas?

I am SSSOOOOO sick of people who only look at things from one side of the issue.

seriously.

And the way that the media, politics, a religious groups play on this side of human nature.

The whole pro-life vs. pro-choice/funding for Planned Parenthood argument is making me crazy.

People get so caught up in what is presented to them as the issue, they don't REALLY look at what is going on....


*on a side note-

I dont care if you are pro life or pro choice or somewhere in the midde (like me)...

No one should have to look at pictures of dead babies on the street..

No one should have to explain that to thier small children

No one who has recently suffered the loss of a pregnancy should be faced with the picture of a similarly aged fetus

No one who has had to make that choice

No one who has just eaten lunch for that matter


End rant...for now......

Isn't she adorable?  We are calling her Mercy for short.  She is a 9 week old German Shepard/Black Lab mix.

We adopted her yesterday...so wish us luck on surviving the puppy months!

So I go Thursday for my first official fertility consult.

I'm lucky in the fact that my OB-GYN is also a fertiltiy specialist, so at least I'm not starting all over with a brand new Dr.

So ladies...what should I know, Ask, think about?

We already know I have PCOS, didn't respond to Metformin, and have super irregular cycles.  I attempted charting temp and CM, but both were classic PCOS...all over the place...

So lay it on me....any advice??

Meet Badger-

4 week old Brazilian Rainbow Boa

So, it has been decided. PC is going to take Porky in to be euthanized on Monday.

It is time, way past time probably. He can hardly make it up the two stairs into the kitchen at this point. He has been a great dog right up till end. He still has the same sweet temperment he always has, but it's really starting to show that he isn't comfortable.

The only thing the I really regret is that we won't be able to bury him in the woods becuase the ground is frozen. We have a nice spot for him out on the edge of the property that PC left open when they laid new tile last fall. Its a pretty spot where he used to like to chase pheasants, so it's all good.

So yeah...this weekend is going to suck a little, but we are going to enjoy our time with him and give him lots of cuddle time. PC is going to take him to Le Seuer so all the kids can say good bye.

PC won't let me go with them to the vet, or let me help bury him. He says he needs to do it himself. That makes me sad, but I get it--Pork has been his best friend for 16 years.

Anyway, I know Pork has alot of fans out there, so I just wanted to let everyone know the sad news.

Meet my newest nephew...

Kayden was born yesterday at 7:12 PM

7 lbs 5 oz 19in