One Year Ago Today....

It is amazing how one year can change so much. If a year ago you would have told me I would be living in Chicago with my husband and 4 month old son, I would think you had gone crazy! But here I am. It was a year ago today that Aaron and I found out Aiden was coming into our lives.

We had been trying to have a baby for a long time...16 months. 7 months before we found out that I had PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) and that was the reason we hadn't conceived. We started taking a medication called Clomid which was unsuccessful. It was January when we started a new medication. It required my very brave husband giving me HMG injections in the butt every day for about 10 days. I also had started seeing a chiropractor and getting acupuncture.

That day, I had gotten up early to go into the hospital and get my blood drawn. When I got home, my husband dragged me out of the house. He told me I couldn't just mope around the house until they called. So he took me to the Egg & I for breakfast. We had finished ordering when my phone rang. I was so nervous and of course convinced that I wasn't pregnant that I made Aaron answer the phone. As the nurse talked, Aaron's face was somber and his words were limited to "ok" and "uh huh." My heart sunk. As he hung up the phone he told me, "You are going to be a mom." Of course I was in shock and started crying right there in the restaurant. The rest of the day, we told our anxiously awaiting families. It was a long wait for all of us.

Aiden has brought a joy into our lives we never knew existed. He is our little miracle and a gift from God that we will never take for granted. "I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him," 1 Samuel 1:27

Great Having Family

One of the biggest blessings about moving to a new place has been having some family here- my brother-in-law Alex. He has been over for dinner, to watch movies, or just hang out. More recently, he stayed with us for a few days while he was recuperating from being in the hospital. His hospitalization also brought my husband’s dad out to stay with us. I was glad I had the guest room set up enough so that they could be comfortable. Despite the circumstances, it was just good to have someone else from home. The guys all have their own quirkiness when they get together. While I must admit I was missing a little estrogen in this equation, it was still balm to the soul. And as I am writing this, I am patiently (well let’s be honest, trying to be patient) waiting for my parents to arrive. I haven’t seen them since we left home on the 1^st of January and I am excited for them to come see where we live and catch up for a few days. Most of all, I think they are anxious to see a very cute, smiley little boy. He is ready for them to arrive as he waits for them by the window in his bumbo. 

Why Not?

I am by no means a tech savvy person- that honor belongs with my husband, Aaron. However, as I was reading my friend Justine's blog, I decided "why not?" I seem to have a lot of opinions and I am up for a new experience. So here I am, writing my first blog.

My husband and I just moved to Illinois from Nebraska on January 1st. I know, what better way to start the new year but to move away from the only place you've ever lived with your husband and 3 month old. Crazy, right? Well, call us loco but we knew it was where we are supposed to be. The past few weeks have been spent under a mountain of boxes. My husband does refer to me as the "unpacking nazi" but I might have to relinquish my title this time since my home is still not completely unpacked. I will say I am 98% done, but unpacking with an active 3 month old is no picnic. Thank goodness for the colorful gym, bumbo, and that annoying baby music that plays over and over on the swing. I did end up investing in the Baby Bjorn organic baby carrier which has been a lifesaver! All new moms should invest in a wrap (like the maya wrap) when they are newborns and a baby carrier when they are a little bit older. We chose the Baby Bjorn carrier because Aiden could face outward, whereas with the Ergo carrier the baby can only face toward you or go on your back. Aiden loves helping mommy around the house!

Being a mother has been a missing piece of the puzzle in my life. Aiden is a joy that Aaron and I never knew existed. We are thankful for him everyday. I look forward to sharing more of this mommy's new adventures with you all.

Aiden in his new baby carrier!