Okay, I admit I'm really bad at updating the blog. But ever since I got a "smart phone" I hardly ever use the home computer! Anyway, here's the latest...
We went to find out what we were having, and boy was it a fun day! I took the day off of work and relaxed and caught up on some cleaning. I met Brandon, my mom and his mom (who drove up from Charleston) and we headed up to the doctors office! We took last minute bets on what the baby was going to be, and it was pretty evenly split! We waited about 15 minutes, then when back into the ultrasound room. The tech was super nice and fun, and she began to do all the measurements. Everything measured out perfectly (a week ahead, at that...so my due date is changing!). Then she asked us if we wanted to know what the baby was....well DUH! So we told her that we did....and then the baby would NOT move. Seriously, the baby would flip over, but not the right way for us to see what it was!
After about 18 minutes, she was finally able to tell us the wonderful news...IT'S A GIRL! So our little Ansley Taylor is already stubborn just like her momma...:) My tummy was really bruised and sore after the ultrasound, but it was alllll worth it! We had so much fun telling everyone the exciting news! The best was my niece Eliza...she's been predicting "girl" since I was six weeks along! How's that for good guessing!
A lot of people have been asking us where we got the name Ansley Taylor from....as some of you may know, in 2002, my older cousin Allison was killed in a car accident. She was two years older than me, and we were incredibly close...it's still SO hard for me to go through all of life's fun experiences without her around. Not a day goes by when I don't think about her, and not a moment goes by with out me seeing her presence in everyday miracles! In fact, I SWEAR she has something to do with this miracle baby! At any rate, I decided a long time ago that if I were to ever be blessed enough to have a little girl, I wanted to honor Allison's memory by using her first initial and middle name. As I was thinking of "A" names, it occurred to me that Brandon would probably like a say-so in the naming process! :) So we began brainstorming family names from both sides...I then remembered that his mom's middle name was Ann! How perfect! An "A" name...but I wanted it to have a little more "spunk" so we combined it with Brandon's middle name...Lee...and there you have it, Ansley Taylor!
We are so blessed by this little girl, and simply can NOT wait for her to be here. So far we have purchased and put together the crib, and we are using Brandon's cradle from when he was a baby. We have purchased 2 big boxes of diapers from Sams Club and we have painted the nursery. My Aunt Terri made a beautiful picture board for us, and I can't wait to hang it! Also, our friend Bre made us a gorgeous quilt with lambs and stars on it...it's seriously amazing! The nursery should be done in the next two weeks, and I PROMISE I will post pictures as soon as I can!
Morning sickness is still around, though not as much...still can't handle pork or a lot of meat...but I force it down for the protein factor. Ansley loves to play trampoline on my bladder, and also loves to STOP moving as soon as Brandon enters the room! She's already such a ham! My next appointment is in a week and a half, then the appointment after that I get to experience the joys of the glucose test. woooo-hooooo!!! :)
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Whoops!
Okay, so I apparently suck at updating my blog. No new news in the pregnancy department, except that I had to make the switch to maternity pants this past week. My old pants were just really uncomfortable. The new pants are a little too big, but at least they are stretchy and comfy! :) Morning sickness is still there, but it's still A LOT better than it was. I'm noticing that small tasks like walking up and down the stairs is winding me a lot faster than I would like! My students are being super sweet to me and keep asking me how their "nephew or neice" is doing...really cute! :) My former students were SO excited to find out and they keep visiting me and bringing me Jolly Ranchers!
Right now, Brandon and I are focusing on getting the whole house situated. We're touching up paint, putting up chair rail, hanging pictures, having a garage sale...all sorts of stuff we have neglected to do the past two and a half years! Now that we have a deadline, it's sort of do or die time! :) We're planning a trip to Clinton this coming weekend to see my brother's girlfriend's new house, and the weekend after that is our garage sale/IKEA/Darius Rucker weekend! After that it's Halloween, then hopefully we can make it down to Charleston to visit my mom-in-law! We're super busy around here!
We find out what we are having on November 15th, and we plan on getting the nursery situated when I'm off for two weeks in December. We have already decided on names, so when we find out, we will post it all up! We also picked out the furniture that we like, as well as the bedding. The furniture is from JC Penny, oddly enough, but of course the bedding is from Pottery Barn...I just can't help it, their stuff is so DANG cute!!!
Anyway, I'm going to try and update more frequently as the weather cools down...more inside time and yummy soups! yay!
Right now, Brandon and I are focusing on getting the whole house situated. We're touching up paint, putting up chair rail, hanging pictures, having a garage sale...all sorts of stuff we have neglected to do the past two and a half years! Now that we have a deadline, it's sort of do or die time! :) We're planning a trip to Clinton this coming weekend to see my brother's girlfriend's new house, and the weekend after that is our garage sale/IKEA/Darius Rucker weekend! After that it's Halloween, then hopefully we can make it down to Charleston to visit my mom-in-law! We're super busy around here!
We find out what we are having on November 15th, and we plan on getting the nursery situated when I'm off for two weeks in December. We have already decided on names, so when we find out, we will post it all up! We also picked out the furniture that we like, as well as the bedding. The furniture is from JC Penny, oddly enough, but of course the bedding is from Pottery Barn...I just can't help it, their stuff is so DANG cute!!!
Anyway, I'm going to try and update more frequently as the weather cools down...more inside time and yummy soups! yay!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Last Check-up
We went to our last ultrasound on Thursday Sept. 23. As of now, everything looks perfect. I'm down a couple of pounds, but Doc says that's okay. I'm still experiencing morning/afternoon/night sickness a couple of times a week, but again, it's nothing so bad that I want a prescription or anything. At my appointment, the babies heart rate was perfect, and all the small things they look for (fluid, fluid thickness, etc) was perfect for where I am right now. My BP was good, so everything is going great!
I have had some really bad pains though. My sciatic nerve in my left leg is pinched, and it keeps shooting sharp pains down my leg. I've felt like my leg has been asleep for three days and it's really tingly all the time, causing me to limp slightly. When I was teaching yesterday, it hurt so bad I started crying in the middle of teaching! My poor students didn't know what to do! I have also had some ligament pains on my sides, but I know that it is normal, so I'm not too concerned. The good news out of all of this is that I am finally getting my energy back, so I've been able to do more!
I went to Amy's shower this past weekend, and we had so much fun! We then went over to her house to watch the Carolina game with Amy and Brandon. We sorted through all of her presents and diapers (she got over 1,000 diapers...wow!) The game was disappointing, but it was nice hanging out with a couple who we are in the same boat with! However, at this point, Amy isn't feeling well and has been checked into L&D. This is really scary because her little man isn't technically due until the end of November, but he may be coming as early as the second week of October. Please keep Amy in your prayers as her family goes through this difficult time.
On a much, MUCH happier note, Congrats to my cousin for finding out that they will have a little boy in February! How exciting! :) Now Eliza will have another cousin she can play with...and all her cousins so far are boys!!! (All 4 of them! Crazy!)
My next check up is sometime in October, and we are finding out what we are having on November 15...a little later than we would have liked, but necessary due to scheduling purposes!
Until Next Time. . .
I have had some really bad pains though. My sciatic nerve in my left leg is pinched, and it keeps shooting sharp pains down my leg. I've felt like my leg has been asleep for three days and it's really tingly all the time, causing me to limp slightly. When I was teaching yesterday, it hurt so bad I started crying in the middle of teaching! My poor students didn't know what to do! I have also had some ligament pains on my sides, but I know that it is normal, so I'm not too concerned. The good news out of all of this is that I am finally getting my energy back, so I've been able to do more!
I went to Amy's shower this past weekend, and we had so much fun! We then went over to her house to watch the Carolina game with Amy and Brandon. We sorted through all of her presents and diapers (she got over 1,000 diapers...wow!) The game was disappointing, but it was nice hanging out with a couple who we are in the same boat with! However, at this point, Amy isn't feeling well and has been checked into L&D. This is really scary because her little man isn't technically due until the end of November, but he may be coming as early as the second week of October. Please keep Amy in your prayers as her family goes through this difficult time.
On a much, MUCH happier note, Congrats to my cousin for finding out that they will have a little boy in February! How exciting! :) Now Eliza will have another cousin she can play with...and all her cousins so far are boys!!! (All 4 of them! Crazy!)
My next check up is sometime in October, and we are finding out what we are having on November 15...a little later than we would have liked, but necessary due to scheduling purposes!
Until Next Time. . .
Monday, September 20, 2010
Update!
Our last appointment was on August 26, and we go back for another ultrasound on Sept. 23. I honestly can NOT wait for ultrasound trips! They are sooooo cool!
Here's the story on how we told the family:
My birthday is August 28, so my mom invited everyone over for a birthday celebration. Sort of weird, considering we NEVER do big birthdays anymore! But at any rate, the whole family (minus cousin and cousin's wife) showed up to celebrate 25 years of me! :) When we were about to eat dinner, my mom started singing happy birthday and everyone joined in. Afterwards, my mom started to chant "Speech, speech"...so I told the family "Thanks for coming out to celebrate my birthday, but that's not the only reason we are celebrating tonight....We also wanted to tell everyone that Brandon and I are having a baby!"....And then my aunt almost tackled me. :) Seriously, the whole family screamed and was so excited because they KNOW everything that we've gone through this past year. We have it tape recorded, and I'm trying to figure out how to upload the video to this site so everyone can see it!
I'm on week 13(ish)...we're still trying to determine how far along I am exactly. They'll be able to tell us more exact on Thursday.
Here's a little survey that I have "borrowed" from some other blogs that I follow:...
How far along? 13ish weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I have lost 8 pounds since August 9th. Lot's of "morning" sickness...which is really all day sickness. Not to gross you out, but did you know that projectile vomit is a real thing??? :)
Maternity clothes? I have bought some shirts on sale at various places (Target, Kohls, etc) and I've already started wearing them just because they're new clothes. My old clothes are still fitting okay.
Stretch marks? not yet!
Sleep: I've been having really strange dreams about random stuff and people. I had a dream that my old dance teacher sent me a check for 8,000 dollars! haha! I've had a hard time sleeping because I have to use the restroom several times a night, and I'm having a tough time not sleeping on my back. Brandon keeps waking me up to move me because I'm not sleeping the "right way".
Best moment this week: It will be when we have our next appointment on Thursday! But besides that, it was getting our garage and closets cleaned out over the weekend...and Clemson losing, of course. :)
Movement: None yet...though I told Brandon that the baby IS moving at this point if you poke me stomach, I just can't feel it yet...so he keeps poking me! haha
Cravings: No cravings, tons of aversions....No beef or Italian dressing for sure. Everything else sort of comes and goes depending....
Gender: Not sure yet...people keep asking me if it "Feels" like one or the other. And the answer is "nope!"
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: sleeping on my back and stomach, tailgating, not being tired after I do stuff...and feta cheese. Gosh I miss feta cheese!
What I am looking forward to: More ultrasounds! And my BFF's baby shower this weekend! :)
Weekly Wisdom: Don't sweat the small stuff!
Milestones: Puking has gone from 5 times a day to once every 4 days...totally better!
Here's the story on how we told the family:
My birthday is August 28, so my mom invited everyone over for a birthday celebration. Sort of weird, considering we NEVER do big birthdays anymore! But at any rate, the whole family (minus cousin and cousin's wife) showed up to celebrate 25 years of me! :) When we were about to eat dinner, my mom started singing happy birthday and everyone joined in. Afterwards, my mom started to chant "Speech, speech"...so I told the family "Thanks for coming out to celebrate my birthday, but that's not the only reason we are celebrating tonight....We also wanted to tell everyone that Brandon and I are having a baby!"....And then my aunt almost tackled me. :) Seriously, the whole family screamed and was so excited because they KNOW everything that we've gone through this past year. We have it tape recorded, and I'm trying to figure out how to upload the video to this site so everyone can see it!
I'm on week 13(ish)...we're still trying to determine how far along I am exactly. They'll be able to tell us more exact on Thursday.
Here's a little survey that I have "borrowed" from some other blogs that I follow:...
How far along? 13ish weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I have lost 8 pounds since August 9th. Lot's of "morning" sickness...which is really all day sickness. Not to gross you out, but did you know that projectile vomit is a real thing??? :)
Maternity clothes? I have bought some shirts on sale at various places (Target, Kohls, etc) and I've already started wearing them just because they're new clothes. My old clothes are still fitting okay.
Stretch marks? not yet!
Sleep: I've been having really strange dreams about random stuff and people. I had a dream that my old dance teacher sent me a check for 8,000 dollars! haha! I've had a hard time sleeping because I have to use the restroom several times a night, and I'm having a tough time not sleeping on my back. Brandon keeps waking me up to move me because I'm not sleeping the "right way".
Best moment this week: It will be when we have our next appointment on Thursday! But besides that, it was getting our garage and closets cleaned out over the weekend...and Clemson losing, of course. :)
Movement: None yet...though I told Brandon that the baby IS moving at this point if you poke me stomach, I just can't feel it yet...so he keeps poking me! haha
Cravings: No cravings, tons of aversions....No beef or Italian dressing for sure. Everything else sort of comes and goes depending....
Gender: Not sure yet...people keep asking me if it "Feels" like one or the other. And the answer is "nope!"
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: sleeping on my back and stomach, tailgating, not being tired after I do stuff...and feta cheese. Gosh I miss feta cheese!
What I am looking forward to: More ultrasounds! And my BFF's baby shower this weekend! :)
Weekly Wisdom: Don't sweat the small stuff!
Milestones: Puking has gone from 5 times a day to once every 4 days...totally better!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Yeah Baby!
Okay, so strangest month of my life! There's a reason why I haven't been updating after the doctors appointment, and here is why...
I'M PREGNANT!!!!
So here's the crazy story...
We went to the doctor on Monday, August 9 to talk about starting the clomid medication. Before going back to speak with my doctor, the nurse (who again, I ADORE) weighed me and asked if there was any reason to do a pregnancy test. I had convinced myself that there was NO reason to do one, so I told her no. However, Brandon was standing right there and told her that we needed to do one just to be safe. So anyway, after I glared at Brandon and the nurse decided he was right, I peed in a cup (always a challenge) and went on our happy way. When we got into the room to "wait for the doctor" my nurse turned around and looked at me really funny. I got really nervous because of how she was acting. Finally she looked at us and said "Well, Lauren, I'm really glad that I came into work today. And Brandon, I'm really glad that YOU are here today...because holy sh*t, you're pregnant!!!" (yes, she literally cussed like that, hahah). I looked at her and said "huh?" like any smart person would, so she repeated herself. Of course, I burst into tears.
So anyway, after many hugs and "are you serious" comments from me and Brandon, Dr. Gee came in and gave me a huge hug and we "celebrated". They scheduled me for an ultrasound, and we did that 10 minutes later. Turns out I was right at about 6 weeks pregnant! I had NO CLUE! I was convinced that only fertility treatments were going to work! They drew a bunch of blood, gave me vitamins and sent me and the most shocked husband in the world home....of course we went straight to my parents house and told them!
As far as symptoms at that point, I was just really tired and NOT HUNGRY at all! I couldn't eat anything...I just didn't want it. About a week later the nausea kicked in and I was puking up to 12 times a day...awesome when you teach high school kids, right?! haha!
Anyway, I went back for my last appointment on August 26 (two days before my birthday) and we heard the heartbeat. The babies heart rate is the perfect number, my blood pressure was perfect, and blood work was perfect! I haven't had any bleeding of any sort, so we're good to go! :) Symptoms have subsided a bit. I don't puke as much, but certain scents make me gag. My appetite has picked back up, and I'm trying to eat all the fresh fruits and veggies I can! My clothes still fit okay (not great, but good enough for now), but I have already started stocking up on maternity clothes if I see a good deal.
I will update later this weekend about how we told our families...it was awesome! Also, I will tell y'all how my students reacted...My next appointment is the last Thursday of this month! yay!
I'M PREGNANT!!!!
So here's the crazy story...
We went to the doctor on Monday, August 9 to talk about starting the clomid medication. Before going back to speak with my doctor, the nurse (who again, I ADORE) weighed me and asked if there was any reason to do a pregnancy test. I had convinced myself that there was NO reason to do one, so I told her no. However, Brandon was standing right there and told her that we needed to do one just to be safe. So anyway, after I glared at Brandon and the nurse decided he was right, I peed in a cup (always a challenge) and went on our happy way. When we got into the room to "wait for the doctor" my nurse turned around and looked at me really funny. I got really nervous because of how she was acting. Finally she looked at us and said "Well, Lauren, I'm really glad that I came into work today. And Brandon, I'm really glad that YOU are here today...because holy sh*t, you're pregnant!!!" (yes, she literally cussed like that, hahah). I looked at her and said "huh?" like any smart person would, so she repeated herself. Of course, I burst into tears.
So anyway, after many hugs and "are you serious" comments from me and Brandon, Dr. Gee came in and gave me a huge hug and we "celebrated". They scheduled me for an ultrasound, and we did that 10 minutes later. Turns out I was right at about 6 weeks pregnant! I had NO CLUE! I was convinced that only fertility treatments were going to work! They drew a bunch of blood, gave me vitamins and sent me and the most shocked husband in the world home....of course we went straight to my parents house and told them!
As far as symptoms at that point, I was just really tired and NOT HUNGRY at all! I couldn't eat anything...I just didn't want it. About a week later the nausea kicked in and I was puking up to 12 times a day...awesome when you teach high school kids, right?! haha!
Anyway, I went back for my last appointment on August 26 (two days before my birthday) and we heard the heartbeat. The babies heart rate is the perfect number, my blood pressure was perfect, and blood work was perfect! I haven't had any bleeding of any sort, so we're good to go! :) Symptoms have subsided a bit. I don't puke as much, but certain scents make me gag. My appetite has picked back up, and I'm trying to eat all the fresh fruits and veggies I can! My clothes still fit okay (not great, but good enough for now), but I have already started stocking up on maternity clothes if I see a good deal.
I will update later this weekend about how we told our families...it was awesome! Also, I will tell y'all how my students reacted...My next appointment is the last Thursday of this month! yay!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Crazy!
Life has been so crazy the past couple of weeks, I really think this is the first time I have used the computer in probably....14ish days! That has to be some kind of record for me. Anyway, updates:
1. Brandon sold his car. YES! That's going to save us about 300 bucks a month. He's getting another car that's a lot cheaper, and when he sells it we can make some money too!
2. My niece spent the night with me for the first time. She did remarkably well, and Brandon and I survived as too. She slept the WHOLE night by herself in the pack n' play, so things were good! We did watch "Elmo in Grouchland" twice, but oh well! Brandon changed his first diaper AND gave her a bubble bath! I think he enjoyed playing "daddy" for a night! And Eliza ADORES him...he had her dancing and clapping and running around. They had a blast together! :)
3. We conducted an experiment and found it was cheaper for us to pick up dinner every night and bring it home than it is to grocery shop. However, you add in eating lunch out every day...and it gets pricey. :)
4. It's amazing how a new shower curtain can make you love your bathroom again.
5. Roxy has gotten sick three times. Which means three different bath experiences. She hates baths. She escaped once and made it all the way downstairs leaving a trail of puppy shampoo following. ugh.
6. I'm super nervous about my doctors appointment on Monday. After my blood work, they determined that it's time for me to start Clomid...so here goes nothing! I have a feeling it's going to work...and somehow when I picture myself with children, I have always seen myself with twin boys. Let's see if this premonition is as accurate as the one about it being difficult to have children in the first place!
7. I met about thirty of the kids I'll be teaching next year, and they aren't half bad! I think it's going to be a great year, and I'm excited. I feel like 2010-2011 is going to be AWESOME. :)
8. Once again, my mom is incredible. She came up to my classroom with no air conditioning and helped me unpack all of my boxes (since they love to make me change rooms every year). Now all that is left is to decorate my room, so hopefully that will be done by August 12!
9. Bank of America sucks. That's all I'm saying about that...they are incompetent and ridiculous. Can't stand them. After this "case" I filed is complete, different bank here we come!
10. Summer is almost over...In some ways I'm ready to go back to work, because I do better with routines. In other ways, I want just TWO MORE WEEKS to get stuff done!
I think that's it for now. I will be updating after the appointment on Monday, so please keep your fingers crossed that everything goes according to plan! xoxo
1. Brandon sold his car. YES! That's going to save us about 300 bucks a month. He's getting another car that's a lot cheaper, and when he sells it we can make some money too!
2. My niece spent the night with me for the first time. She did remarkably well, and Brandon and I survived as too. She slept the WHOLE night by herself in the pack n' play, so things were good! We did watch "Elmo in Grouchland" twice, but oh well! Brandon changed his first diaper AND gave her a bubble bath! I think he enjoyed playing "daddy" for a night! And Eliza ADORES him...he had her dancing and clapping and running around. They had a blast together! :)
3. We conducted an experiment and found it was cheaper for us to pick up dinner every night and bring it home than it is to grocery shop. However, you add in eating lunch out every day...and it gets pricey. :)
4. It's amazing how a new shower curtain can make you love your bathroom again.
5. Roxy has gotten sick three times. Which means three different bath experiences. She hates baths. She escaped once and made it all the way downstairs leaving a trail of puppy shampoo following. ugh.
6. I'm super nervous about my doctors appointment on Monday. After my blood work, they determined that it's time for me to start Clomid...so here goes nothing! I have a feeling it's going to work...and somehow when I picture myself with children, I have always seen myself with twin boys. Let's see if this premonition is as accurate as the one about it being difficult to have children in the first place!
7. I met about thirty of the kids I'll be teaching next year, and they aren't half bad! I think it's going to be a great year, and I'm excited. I feel like 2010-2011 is going to be AWESOME. :)
8. Once again, my mom is incredible. She came up to my classroom with no air conditioning and helped me unpack all of my boxes (since they love to make me change rooms every year). Now all that is left is to decorate my room, so hopefully that will be done by August 12!
9. Bank of America sucks. That's all I'm saying about that...they are incompetent and ridiculous. Can't stand them. After this "case" I filed is complete, different bank here we come!
10. Summer is almost over...In some ways I'm ready to go back to work, because I do better with routines. In other ways, I want just TWO MORE WEEKS to get stuff done!
I think that's it for now. I will be updating after the appointment on Monday, so please keep your fingers crossed that everything goes according to plan! xoxo
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Life Lessons
I am pretty fourtunate to have the family I have. We all love each other and get along beautifully through thick and thin. In fact, when I was younger, I didn't realize that every family wasn't as close as mine. When I talk about family, I'm not only talking about my mom, dad and two brothers...I'm talking about my aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc. My mom and her sister are like the same person...I can go to either one of them with ANYTHING. My cousin Keri Lynn is like my sister...in fact, I used to call her my sister to save confusion. My other cousins are like my brothers, my other aunt and uncle are like parents, etc, etc.
We were aloways raised to honor and respect our family, and to value the time we have together. My family has been through some rough times, including two unexpected and one somewhat expected, though still difficult, deaths of family members. We were raised to share our emotions. When we were upset, we did not hide our feelings or talk about them behind each others backs. We straight up told each other what was going on, and we talked it out. I could only imagine how miserable it would be to not be able to share emotions.
When my brother got married 6 months before I did, we accepted his wife into our family with open arms. I was SO excited to finally have a sister-in-law. When my other brother brought his girlfriend over the first time, we accepted her into our family with open arms. I consider her to be my sister as well, though she isn't a "technical" member of the family at this point (she will be SOON!) When Brandon and I got married, my family adopted him in as another son, when my cousin got married, we adopted his wife in as another daughter...regardless of education level, looks, past experieinces, their family life, religion, what have you. We are accepting people.
I have come to realize over the past month that not everyone is so accepting. Not everyone likes mine and Brandon's relationship and how we have worked out our household. Not everyone thinks we should be having children. Not everyone likes me, my career choices, or my family ties. And on top of that, these "accusations" are based on NOTHING. Some people think they know everything. AND these are people I just can't be around. Some people think they know me, and they know nothing about me. I cant be around that either. And I have also learned that misery loves company. ANd I can't live my life so miserably. I am happy. Brandon is happy. Our dogs are happy. And our future babies will be VERY happy. And I don't need these people dragging me down.
*deep breath* And Scene.
We were aloways raised to honor and respect our family, and to value the time we have together. My family has been through some rough times, including two unexpected and one somewhat expected, though still difficult, deaths of family members. We were raised to share our emotions. When we were upset, we did not hide our feelings or talk about them behind each others backs. We straight up told each other what was going on, and we talked it out. I could only imagine how miserable it would be to not be able to share emotions.
When my brother got married 6 months before I did, we accepted his wife into our family with open arms. I was SO excited to finally have a sister-in-law. When my other brother brought his girlfriend over the first time, we accepted her into our family with open arms. I consider her to be my sister as well, though she isn't a "technical" member of the family at this point (she will be SOON!) When Brandon and I got married, my family adopted him in as another son, when my cousin got married, we adopted his wife in as another daughter...regardless of education level, looks, past experieinces, their family life, religion, what have you. We are accepting people.
I have come to realize over the past month that not everyone is so accepting. Not everyone likes mine and Brandon's relationship and how we have worked out our household. Not everyone thinks we should be having children. Not everyone likes me, my career choices, or my family ties. And on top of that, these "accusations" are based on NOTHING. Some people think they know everything. AND these are people I just can't be around. Some people think they know me, and they know nothing about me. I cant be around that either. And I have also learned that misery loves company. ANd I can't live my life so miserably. I am happy. Brandon is happy. Our dogs are happy. And our future babies will be VERY happy. And I don't need these people dragging me down.
*deep breath* And Scene.
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