I really need to get back into crocheting, maybe the 2ww in July will give me some time off from work to make some cute things. Today I created some hairbows for Hannah, sending them a package of stuff they forgot when they visited last week so I thought I would add a few homemade things. MadameX- yes ma'am I am doing the IVF Attain program, it's more then I can really afford but if we don't bring home a baby 70% percent of our money is refunded back. 3 fresh with 3 frozen cycles giving us 6 attempts so knowing that my first IVF didn't work out I feel the more chances the better. Yes the girls really enjoyed each other, I feel they will be friends for life! Hannah is already telling Annabelle she'll be back in Florida by late-June oh goodness but they would have to stay at Belle's house since my place is booked. Michael's parents are coming next week and then the following week some old friends from Georgia with their 3 kids are coming down to stay the weekend with us. I really need a maid to help me out!
Nicole- How are you doing this afternoon? I hope your migrane is much better and you are taking it easy. That's scary having cardiac trouble please keep us posted on what you find out on the 25th. Which beaches are you referring to? I know it must be up north since the weather is still cool for yall. It was very pleasant at the beach last week and someone at our cookout last Saturday night made a comment that we couldn't of picked a better night. During the summer our humidity is honestly like a heatwave without AC we would all die from extensive heat. For our pets Instead of water bowls we use the 10 gal washbin.
I used to wonder why they would never splash in the bin to stay cool, but then I remember all the grueling "forced baths" in this tub when we lived in Ga and they didn't especially like bath-time! We also added a doggy door so our four legged children can come in from the storm too as they are terribly afraid of thunder. One hides out in my guest room closet eventually strolling everything out, just like kids sometimes! But I can never understand why Blackjack pulls out the dryer hose and gets behind the dryer when he'd scared. Does he think the dryer will save him. Does he not like being close to his sister? But it gets a little frustrating to fix the dryer hose everytime it storms. 
So dh purchased a clothes line (one that folds up for storage) and maybe that will also help with our electric bill. lol our dog might be self-consciously saving us money in the longrun! Ninde- I'm glad your bloodwork came back fine...You poor thing this throat has to get better soon! We had so many people here at the house last week that I know we need to get this place clean. DId I mention dh's parents are coming next week? That alone should motivate me to start cleaning asap. Poor dh injured his back yesterday trying to move his boat on the trailer hitch, so I'm trying to keep him off his feet. He says he feels so guilty, but secretly he's letting me spoil him. Ahhh Sicily sounds so interesting and I want to hear details all about it! These are places we only get to hear about but it sounds like it would be a place full of culture. P.S. I really loved the irish poem, it's so beautiful and full of serenity.
Leora- I am so sorry to hear about Rosie, I know you are very close to her and she needs you now more then ever. Don't feel guilty about feeling jealous that is natural and while we are happy for others getting pregnant it's normal to wonder but when is it going to be our time. We're waited soooo long for something to happen and we deserve to have kids just as much as the next person. We have to focus on the good, the possibilities and know our time is coming because you must believe it's going to happen one way or another. We've come so far to give up now.
Sooo remind me when is the wedding? I just found out this week my cousin Allison is getting married in October and she only has 4 months to plan everything out. I was there the day her mom brought her home from the hospital so I certainly don't want to miss this! It will be very small outdoor wedding with 3 bridesmaids. Also I need to get ready for our community yardsale, dh and I both have friends from work who will be joining us this weekend. As far as the sightseeing when you live there right in the smack middle so much is taken for granted. Who knows where we'll be this time next year? My guess is I'll be left behind if I follow through with the IVF Attain Program. I cannot freeze my plans forever not knowing what the job outlook is going to be. Probably the biggest risk of my life, however I'm at the point that I cannot let this hold me back... we've procrasinated long enough.
Cyn22- I'm glad you enjoyed reading "my novel", maybe it exhausted you enough for an afternoon nap?
Yes preoccupying yourself is the best way to stay out of "crazytown"! I hope the rest of your week continues to zoom by and those boys keep taking such good care of you. My mom asked me last night what are the restrictions when we go through IVF and I said mostly no heavy lifting and to take it easy. We both agreed that includes grocery shopping, hey that's fine by us! So I'll text and let dh take care of all the chores and errands! Gina- Long time since we last chatted here...I hope all the family drama gets better. How are you going to spend your last summer in Germany? I know you'll make it memoriable with your son and dh. I just cannot wait for you to get home to Georgia though and I know everything will come together. We cannot sweat the small stuff, and when we stop comparing ourselves to those around us we find ourselves so much happier.
AFM: We applied for our loan this morning with the IVF Attain Program. I found out 6 IVF cycles with ICSI payments will be 532.00 per month/7 years. This doesn't include the meds, but at least I feel the loan is somewhat attainable, very much like having an expensive auto loan yes this is my mercedes benz! But the way I'm thinking is if I could pick up my own insurance it would save us 400 a month right there, so going full-time at work is still my plan. My boss told me yesterday our DM is visiting in 2 wks and the final decision for a promotion will be made then, I've been waiting since April to find out so hopefully they will let me know one or another. The other assistant told me it took 8 weeks before she found out so they are snail-pace slow about these things. Yes it's ridicious but glad I'm not depending on insurance right away. Dh's contract with his current employer was extended for one more year- meaning next year will be very interesting! However we've talked extensively and he doesn't want to put this off any longer, we feel it's now or never. My 36th birthday is coming up in July so this will give us two solid years to attempt 6 rounds of IVF as the contract expires on my 38th birthday.
Hugs to her
only time will tell 
