Loss.

I debated on whether or not to write this post.
In the end, I think it will help me to get it out.

Ryan and I started a cycle in August to use our frozen embryos.
The doctor tried some experiemental medicine to help my uterine lining.
Everything looked great so we thawed two of our three embryos.
The doctor decided that since one looked great but the other looked just "so-so" that he would thaw the third embryo.
It ended up looking so-so as well so he told us he would like to transfer all three of our remaining embryos.
We agreed and the procedure went well.

Fast forward a couple of weeks and I have purchased several boxed of home pregnancy tests.
I start testing ridiculously early because I just can't help myself.
One morning, I am about to toss the test when I do a double take.
There is a second line there!!!!
I immediately start crying and laughing and dancing.
I call Ryan in to confirm that I am not hallucinating.
He confirms and we let ourselves be in that moment.

From that point on we get up every morning to take a new test and delight in the two-line-ness.
I went into the doctor early to confirm the pregnancy with a blood test.
They called and for the first time in my life someone said, "You're pregnant".
I never thought I would hear those words and my heart was so full it brought tears to my eyes again.
They told me to come back to make sure the numbers were increasing properly in a couple of days.

I went back and they called to tell me that it looked like something was wrong.
They said the numbers were not increasing at a normal rate.
They prepared me for a possible miscarriage.
The next mornings home pregnancy test was lighter and I knew they were right.
That night I had some spotting but it stopped quickly.
Ryan and I prayed that it was just a mistake.
We tried to come up with every reason we could imagine to explain the bleeding and low numbers.

I went back in to the doctor this past Friday and they told me I had lost the pregnancy.
All that was left to do was wait for my body to react.

At this point, all I can say is that we are trying.
We are trying to understand this.
We are trying to deal with our feelings.
We are trying not to be angry.

We are trying.

Prayer request.

For those of you out there that pray, I have two special prayer request.
I will keep them vague but please send up a prayer for me and one for a loved one.
For those of you who don't pray, please send your good vibes and positive thoughts.

I appreciate your kindness and hope to share stories of thanksgiving about these situations later.

Love you guys!

Sorry about the hassle :)

Now for the updates.
Ryan's buddy from flight school has been in town this week and they went on a deep sea fishing trip.
I have to brag about my hubby, check out the fish he caught.

We also finally found out Ryan's pre-deployment leave dates!!
We have to wait until tomorrow to book our tickets but if all goes well we will be leaving Hawaii Dec. 9th.
We will spend a few days in Virginia before heading to Texas for a day and then on to Oklahoma.
It is going to be such a bittersweet time.
Having all of my siblings (Riki, Brett, Robin & Eric) in the same state for the first time.
Plus meeting my nephew for the first time :)
But also preparing to say goodbye to my honey for a year.
Our trip home will also serve as Ryan moving me home for the year.
So Oklahoma better get ready cause here I (and Murphy and Duke) come.

My first graduate level course is going pretty well.
I am glad that I only took one class this semester because I barely find time for my homework.
Work is great but the hours are so draining.
Ryan is finishing up his Aviation Law course and I think he will be pretty happy when that is past him.

Now I get to look forward to shipping my car, the pups and storing everything else.
The next few months are going to be crazy!
I also get to notify my employer that I would like a transfer after less than 2 months :(
We will see how that goes over.
It may turn out that I am unemployed when I get home, but that's okay.
This is too good of an opportunity to miss.

I think that is all for now :)
Love you guys!

Sneak Peek!

I know I have been neglecting my blog.
I am very sorry, working is a lot more exhausting than I remember.
But I wanted to provide a little glimpse at the fun we have been having since Robin and Eric arrived.
More to come soon!

I got a job!

That's right, I am now (well, as of 1 August) an employed woman.

As some of you know, my goal in life is to be an advisor at a university.
I want to help people complete their educational goals because I know how difficult it can be.

I think education is extremely important and I think it will continue to grow in importance as more jobs leave our country.

That is why I am working towards my Master's in Educational Administration.

However, a couple of months ago I saw a job posted at the University of Phoenix for an Enrollment Advisor.

So I applied, and now two months later I got an offer.

I think this will be a really great job for me.

They have locations all over the country so I think transferring will be possible.

Plus, there is a lot of room for advancement and I can get lots of experience.

So I think it is safe to say you may see me wearing this logo.

Ryan and I took a walk around the neighborhood I will be working in this past weekend.

It is in Honolulu right by the water and the building surrounding it are beautiful.

There are tons of cute coffee shops and restaurants.

Here is the building I will work in.

My office will be on the 20th floor.

Birthday stuff

I have had a pretty great birthday this year.
Ryan took me out to dinner last night at the Kona Brewing Company.
The food was so-so but the beer was very yummy.
It was nice to get out and try something new.

This morning I met my friend Tracee for a Starbucks date.
Sorry no picture but good times were had.

I have been sucked into my family tree since Mom and Dad H. bought me a year subscription to ancestry.com
I feel like a detective, it's so cool.

Here is a picture of the purse and sunglass case Ryan got me this year.

About five minutes ago, the doorbell rang and this was sitting there.

Riki and Brett sent me these beautiful flowers.
The pictures don't do them justice but they are awesome.

The couch from Waikoloa.

One of the funniest things that happened while we were on our trip to the big island was a couch.
We were driving down the highway in the middle of nowhere and off in the distance we see a couch sitting on a hill.
We decided that the next time we drove that way we were going to hike out to see it.
So a couple of days later we did.
It turns out that it looked a lot closer to the road than it was, but we finally made it.
We took some "family" pics on it.
We decided that it will be our first album cover if we ever decide to form a band.