Paradise???

So, a few days ago I was thinking about how this year will be the best year ever. We got engaged, we’re making a baby, I will be graduating with my associates in the fall, and everything is running smoothly. Then the earth shifted on its axis yesterday…

I found out that my parents are separating. Though they have been together for 35 years, my father’s midlife crisis is too much for my mother to handle. I completely understand, but I love both of my parents and that makes it difficult. To complicate matters further, Kristen and I were planning to move into an apartment attached to my parents’ house in the fall. This move was planned to save money and allow for us to bring our new baby to my mother’s daycare nearby. So now we are back at square one with our moving plans. In the grand scheme of things it is not a big deal, but another thing that was sprung on us yesterday.

Another not so amazing thing that happened yesterday is that I found out that I was ovulating. Now, I was not due to ovulate until early to mid-week next week, but I guess my body had different ideas. I ended up having to call the sperm bank to have our goods shipped right away. Rush shipping… that will be another $75 please. I hope this baby making works cause it is time consuming and expensive. BUT I know that I have to be patient and expect for it to take some time.

I kind of feel a little betrayed by my body. I mean, I have spent the last few months taking my temperature every morning, checking the fluids, peeing on strips, and everything else and then my body surprises me with random ovulation. Really? Now I am going to take a deep breath and look forward to some baby making this afternoon.

-Ashley