Doctor's Orders

Last week, I went in for my two week check-up from my surgery and to get my results. There wasn't too much endometriosis, thankfully, but I did have cysts on both my ovaries. They have a specific name, but I don't remember what it was. They are caused from eggs that are released but don't continue down the fallopian tubes. Instead they attach themselves to the ovaries. So what they had to do was drain them with some special tool. They were able to take care of all the endometriosis and the cysts!!

I have two options for "treatment." The first is to do a shot called Lupron Depot. What this does is put my body into menopause to decrease estrogen levels so the endometriosis won't come back so quickly. The doctor believes that would be the only benefit for me. The second, which he feels is the best option, is to start trying for baby number two. We discussed it, and feel this is the best option for us too. So we plan on starting to try soon!!

I know it is in God's hands now. I'm just so thankful that my fertility wasn't affected by this and that we will have the chance to have another baby!!

Until next time...

Happy Toddler

A swimming pool that's done for the summer +

Leftover sand from our wedding 2 years ago +

A basketful of beach toys=

One very Happy Toddler!!!

While we were on our family vacation in July, Isabella discovered a love for playing in the sand. We have had every intention during the past month to build her her very own sandbox for the back yard. We haven't gotten around to it. So I got to thinking...Take her wadding pool, add the sand we had leftover from wedding decorations and voila...make-shift sandbox. It's amazing how a toddler doesn't care what things are made of, they only worry about being happy while they play!! She should have many more fun times in her "sand box" until it's time to put it away for the fall.

Until next time...

Update on my Surgery

On Wednesday, September 2, I went in for laporascopic surgery for what they thought was endometriosis. (Great birthday present to myself!) I had the same procedure in 2006 and was having the same symptoms. Well it turned out that I didn't really have that much endometiosis but I did have 3 cysts removed from one of my ovaries. I was pretty out of it on Wednesday and still in pain on Thursday. By Friday, I started to get up and move around a bit. Today I ventured out to the Blueberry Festival (which I think I overdid it a bit) and then came home to relax. I'm starting to get back to normal but am still a little sore. I go back to the doctor on Sept. 17 to discuss the results of the surgery and what my next steps are. I will keep everyone posted as this appointment comes about. Until next time...

Catching up with an Old Friend!

The last weekend in August we had the opportunity to take a trip to Santa Claus, IN to go to Holiday World. We headed down on a Friday and camped until Sunday. An old friend and my roomie from USI, Jaima, lives in Dubois, which is close to Santa Claus. So Jaima and her daughter Zoe (who is almost 2 and I haven't had a chance to meet yet) came to the campground Friday night for a visit. I haven't seen Jaima in 5 years so we had a great time catching up and letting the girls play together. It was so funny to see them side by side. Isabella is about 7 months younger than Zoe but they are close to the same height and Bella weighs about 5lbs more. We were able to take lots of pictures. Here are some of my favorites...

Our goal is to try to make it a yearly thing that we get together! Hopefully time doesn't get away from us like it has in the past.

The rest of our trip to Holiday World was a lot of fun. Bella enjoyed her first camping experience, and her first amusement park and water park. Can't wait to go back next year!

Our Princess turns 1!!!

On August 12, Isabella turned a year old! We celebrated by taking her to the zoo in Michigan City and then to Lake Michigan! We had such a great time. Aunt Jenny, Caleb, and Nanny came along for the trip. We spent a few arounds walking around seeing all the animals and we even had lunch at the zoo. Then we walked over to the beach and spent some quality time in the sun! Bella enjoyed her time playing in the sand while Caleb went swimming in the lake! It was a blast! Here are some pictures of our trip:

On August 16, we had Bella a "Princess Party." We had lots of family and friends that came to help her celebrate. Uncle Jake and Aunt Rox came on Saturday to spend some extra special time with the birthday girl. Nanny, Pappy, Auntie, Aunt Chelle, Jamie, and Julie gave an extra hand to make sure every thing with perfect for Bella. Aunt Rachel and the girls came from Detroit for the festivities. Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Jess, Uncle Jordy, and Aunt Debbie came from Indy, and we had lots of family and friends in from Illinois. Overall, the party was fantastic and everyone seemed to have a great time!! Here are some pictures of her celebration: