Grayson Cole Jarrell

Meet our little man! We have waited 3 long years to be a parent. I had no idea how much you could love someone until we saw him for the first time. Jeff and I both can't believe he is our baby. I can't wait to spend the holidays with our new little family. Grayson is 3 weeks old. They say every day gets better and that is definitely true. We are working on getting on a schedule. Easier said than done. But, just thankful he is healthy!

The Shot

Wow! What a 3 day weekend! We had a fish fry Saturday night. We had so much fun. I haven't laughed like that in a long time. It is so nice to get everyone together. I gave myself my first shot tonight. I just took a deep breath and went for it. I didn't think it was bad. I might just be a little nurse after these hormones. Anyone need a shot? I do not want to go back to work tomorrow. I would love to have a few more days. I am so addicted to Twilight. I've already read the first book. I'm reading New Moon now. Of course, I had to rent the movie as soon as I finished the book. I liked the movie, but it wasn't as detailed as the book. I think I will be sad when the books end. I will have to find something else to read.

Why does my husband have to be so smart? Makes me sick!

The Infertility Journey

The journey of infertility has been crazy! I had exploratory surgery last week. They didn't find anything abnormal. I had mixed feelings about the results. I'm happy I'm okay, but part of me wanted them to find something. I just want answers on why I can't seem to get pregnant. I don't know if I will ever have an answer to this question. I'm finally feeling good. We decided this week to start hormone injections. I almost passed out when I found out it's going to cost me $1400. Of course, insurance doesn't pay for them. BIG SHOCKER! I will have to give myself a shot every day for a month. My husband thought he was going to get to give them to me. I can tell you the gleam in his eyes scared me. LOL But, I can do it myself since I can to the injections in my stomach. I can't wait to see what kind of crazed lunatic I will become on hormones. When I took Clomid, I had hot flashes as if I was experiencing menopause. I guess we will see. I have a calendar, but I'm still a nervous wreck about keeping track. Going through infertility treatments is like a second job. I pray this will work this time. I'm so thankful to have a friend who has experienced this difficult situation. She answers all of my questions. Keep us in your prayers!

OTS - I finally gave in and am reading Twilight. I can't wait to see if it is as good as everyone tells me.

Bad Bad Blogger

I have been a horrible blogger. I have to admit I've been on facebook way too much. Jeff and I are now seeing a fertility specialist at Baylor. We just started seeing him and are going through the testing phase. I'm hoping we will get to meet with the doctor this week to go over our options. I really like him!
We worked on our master bedroom this weekend. As most of you know, we are remodeling our house. I've posted some pics of the before and after of the windows.

Yah! Deer Season

Well, for any of you married to hunters, you know it is that time of year. My father is a hunter. I always loved this time of year. Because my mom and I would do some serious shopping while my dad was gone. Jeff is a hunter and on my family lease now. I know it sounds awful, but I love when he goes to the lease for the weekend. Jeff was gone this past weekend and will be gone the next 2 weekends. Some of my friends asked me if it made me mad he went to the lease so much. I just laughed and informed them quickly I love it. As many of you know, once you are married there is not a lot of alone or me time. The beauty of the lease is it gives me time. And a lot of weekends my mom comes up to spend quality mother/daughter time while the men are away. I love spending time with Jeff. But, I don't mind a quiet weekend of either shopping or staying in my PJs all day with a good book.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!

Marriage Matters Now

Jeff and I went to a marriage conference this weekend with my parents. When my dad first called and asked if we wanted to go I was kind of apprehensive. Of course, my first question to my dad was are you trying to tell me something. ha ha But, the seminar was at their church and was very good. If you ever get a chance to attend a Steve and Debbie Wilson seminar you should definitely do it. We both learned a lot about how to keep a marriage great. And I have to say the best moment for me of the conference was when Steve informed the guys "honking and squeezing your wife" does not make them want to get romantic. ha ha I along with the other women had to give an AMEN on that statement. Also, Kevin and Krisi Cole attended so we got to spend time with them. Yesterday we went to Brandon and Micah's for dinner. And I have to tell you Kooper King and Davis Wright are about the cutest things. Davis had his tickle snake out and was tickling everyone including himself. He was hilarious! It was an all around great weekend!