I licked a ninja at the dinner table because I think I need serious help!

I am cleaning out my old emails and came across this one:

Pick the month you were born:
January-------I kicked
February------I loved
March--------I karate chopped
April----------I licked
May----------I jumped on
June----------I smelled
July-----------I did the Macarena With
August--------I had lunch with
September----I danced with
October-------I sang to
November-----I yelled at
December-----I ran over

Pick the day (number) you were born on:
1-------a birdbath
2-------a monster
3-------a phone
4-------a fork
5-------a snowman
6-------a gangster
7-------my mobile phone
8-------my dog
9-------my best friends' boyfriend
10-------my neighbour
11-------my science teacher
12-------a banana
13-------a fireman
14-------a stuffed animal
15-------a goat
16-------a pickle
17-------your mom
18-------a spoon
19------ - a smurf
20-------a baseball bat
21-------a ninja
22-------Chuck Norris
23-------a noodle
24-------a squirrel
25-------a football player
26-------my sister
27-------my brother
28-------an iPod
29-------a surfer
30-------a homeless guy
31-------a llama

What is the last number of the year you were born:
1--------- In my car
2 --------- On your car
3 ----------- In a hole
4 ----------- Under your bed
5 ----------- Riding a Mot orcycle
6 --------- sliding down a hill
7 --------- in an elevator
8---------- at the dinner table
9 -------- In line at the bank
0 -------- in your bathroom

Pick the colour of shirt you are wearing:
White---------because I'm cool like that
Black---------because that's how I roll.
Pink-----------because I'm NOT crazy.
Red-----------because the voices told me to.
Blue-----------because I'm sexy and I do what I want
Green---------because I think I need some serious help.
Purple---------because I'm AWESOME!
Gray----------because Big Bird said to and he's my leader.
Yellow--------because someone offered me 1,000,000 dollars
Orange--------because my family thinks I'm stupid anyway.
Brown---------because I can.
Other----------because I'm a Ninja!
None----------because I can't control myself!

Soooo....I licked a ninja at the dinner table because I think I need serious help.....

Clotting Disorder...

Wouldn't you know that my doctor's appointment was cancelled for today! Very frustrating. My doctor's office called last week and said that he had some unforeseen events causing him to cancel and that his next available appointment was for February 7th. That is a LONG time from now! When I was talking with the receptionist, I asked her to have a nurse call me because I still didn't know what was "wrong" with me and February 7th was an extremely long time to be in the dark.

I was so thankful when the nurse took time on her Friday afternoon to visit with me about my "disorder". I can't remember what she called it but my Factor VIII level was elevated. Normal was some number up to 158 (sorry, I don't remember the lower number). My number was 168 which is very slightly elevated. She said the reason for my visit was for the Doctor to run more tests to see if there are other "factors" that are playing a role in this. She didn't elaborate what those other factors are but I'm OK with that. Basically, it is a blessing in disguise because had we gone forward with the IVF, there would have been a higher risk for a miscarriage because there isn't a good enough blood flow between me and the embryo/placenta/whatever you call it for it to remain attached to my uterus. If we had not miscarried, there could have been severe damage to the embryo/baby including lower brain development, etc.

I learned that when I am traveling, I need to make sure that I get up and walk around and very often. This includes car rides! I also cannot be on "regular" birth control anymore but the progesterone only birth control. When we do get pregnant, I will most likely need to be on some sort of a blood thinner (she gave the name of the drug but I don't remember).

David and I had a good weekend. We stuck around home on Friday night. I was actually able to stay up until 10 pm that night despite only getting two hours of sleep the night before. Saturday we went to his work Christmas party where he got to go up on stage to get an award for 5 years of service! We also went to my God Daughter's 2nd birthday party which was just a blast! I love that little girl so much. Sunday we went to church and then David took me to Doolittle's for supper to celebrate his 5 years at Swanson's and him getting employee of the month. It was an OK meal. My favorite part was the flight of sparkling wine I got. So yummy! I know what I'll be getting at the next Happy Harry's penny sale!

I'm off to DE this week. I leave tomorrow (Tuesday) but I'm back on Friday morning by 10:30 am. I am really excited to stay in a "real" hotel on Thursday night. I'm staying at the Embassy Suites in Philly so I don't have to get up so early for my 6:10 am flight!

We head to Rugby on Friday night to celebrate Christmas with my family. We're back in time for the kids' Christmas Program at church Sunday night. Tuesday we'll celebrate Christmas by ourselves. I think I'm going to make Suzy's (Tammy's Mom) Peppercorn Ranch Chicken for supper. I can't wait for David to open up his gifts! He actually made a list this year! The on Wednesday morning we will leave for the cities to spend a few days with David's parents. We're also planning to have coffee with Laura (from my Outreach group).

Operation Baby Making: On Hold...

WARNING: Some "foul" language will follow. Not an easy post to make.

I had finally come to a point where I started to talk about having a baby. Like really, really talking about having a baby. As I always say, "I should have known...."

I have always experienced some sense of disappointment when I get excited and look forward to something. And it seems that whenever I allow myself to feel this way, I experience another disappointment. It is SO frustrating!

David and I will not be going through the IVF process next month (or anytime soon for that matter) because my blood sugar has been too high. They are classifying me as a Type II diabetic which really pisses me off. I am disappointed in myself for letting my eating and lack of exercise habits get out of control. I am mad because yet again another factor that has pushed back our IVF cycle was never discussed with me until AFTER it became a problem.

I also have a clotting disorder. I have no idea what this means but I'll find out more during my appointment with the hematologist on Monday (12/13). I don't think it affect our IVF but I'm not getting my hopes up that it won't.

In the midst of all the appointments I had to determine if we could go forward with the IVF, I was even more pissed off because I had to answer the same set of questions four different times in the span of 2 hours. This would normally annoy me but not make me mad. I was mad that day because I had applied for a position with Sanford in their electronic health records department and never heard anything back. I can clearly see an issue in the implementation of their electronic health record system...

Too many people are having babies..which also pisses me off....

We've been going through this process since March. That is an awfully long period of time...I'm quite sick of it. If we don't do the IVF before March, I have to do all of my tests all over again. All the blood work, ultrasounds, etc. This really, really sucks not only for me but our bank account.

My goals are:

• To get through the holiday season by remembering the birth of Jesus as the Reason for the Season. Our God is an awesome God. He has a plan for me...I just need to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
• Not kill anyone that says that they are pregnant (I really am happy for you..I'm just annoyed with my situation).
• Continue to lose weight (my pants are falling off me as it is).
• Join Carbaholic Anonymous (does you think there is such a thing?).

100 (or so) Truths

A friend posted this on her FB page.

WHAT WAS YOUR:

1. Last beverage: Water

2. Last phone call: Call from Sanford Reproductive Medicine NP.

3. Last text message: David

4. Last song you listened to: Miley Cyrus "Party in the USA"

5. Last time you cried: This morning-during and several times after my phone call

HAVE YOU EVER:

6. Dated someone twice: Yes

7. Been cheated on: Not sure

8. Kissed someone & regretted: Yes

9. Lost someone special: Yes

10. Been depressed: Yes

11. Been drunk and threw up: Vomit free since 93! Ok, I've never vomited after drinking too much.

LIST THREE FAVORITE COLOURS:

12. Pink

13. Purple

14. Black

THIS YEAR HAVE YOU: (2010)

15. Made a new friend: No (met my new friends in '09)

16. Fallen out of love: No

17. Laughed until you cried: No

18. Met someone who changed you: Not in 2010

19. Found out who your true friends were: This started in 2009 and continues...

20. Found out someone was talking about you: No

21. Kissed anyone on your Facebook friends list: Yes, my husband.

22. How many people on your Facebook friends list do you know in real life: Probably about 60%

23. How many kids do you want: 2-4

24. Do you have any pets: Nope

25. Do you want to change your name: Nope.

26. What did you do for your last birthday: I had a birthday party but I don't think that was on the day of my birthday. I think David took me out for supper.

27. What time did you wake up today: 5:34 am but went back to sleep.

28. What were you doing at midnight last night: Sleeping

29. Name something you CANNOT wait for: ??

30. Last time you saw your Mother: November 7th

31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: I'd be lying if I said nothing...we'll just leave it at that.

32. What are you listening to right now: Nothing. Got my hearing aid turned off.

33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: Yes.

WHAT HAPPENED TO #34??

35. Most visited webpage: Facebook, University of Phoenix

36. What’s your real name: Carmen Beth Davidson Burleigh

37. Nicknames: Carmie, Carmel, Carm, Silly Bear

38. Relationship Status: Married

39. Zodiac sign: Aries/Taurus

40. Male or female: Female

41. Primary School: Ely Elementary

42. Secondary School: Rugby Junior High

43. High school/college: Rugby High School

44. Hair Color: Dirty Dirty blonde

45: long or short: Short

46. Height: 5’2"

47. Do you have a crush on someone? I have a girl crush on Bristol Palin.

48. What do you like about yourself: My positive attitude

49. Piercings: None

50. Tattoos: None

51. Righty or lefty: righty

FIRSTS:

52. First surgery: When I was a baby

53. First piercing: Had my ears pierced...Maybe at 12.

54. First best friend: Gretchen

55. First sport you joined: Soccer

56. First vacation: Medora most likely. I think we went to Wyoming or Canada but I don't remember.

Where’s 57??

58. First pair of trainers: WHAT??

RIGHT NOW:

59. Eating: Nothing

60. Drinking: Water

61. I'm about to: Finish my work

62. Listening to: Nothing

63. Waiting for: 4 pm or when I'm done with work so I can start my school work.

YOUR FUTURE:

64. Want kids: Yes.

65. Get married: Already am.

66. Career: Hoping to get a some sort of a position working with Electronic Health Records, etc.

WHICH IS BETTER:

67. Lips or eyes: Lips

68. Hugs or kisses: Hugs

69. Shorter or taller: Tall

70. Older or Younger: Older

71. Romantic or spontaneous: Romantic

72. Nice stomach or nice arms: Arms

73. Sensitive or loud: Sensitive

74. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship

Where’s 75??

76. Kissed a stranger: Nope.

77. Drank hard liquor: Yes

78. Lost glasses/contacts: Yes

79. Sex on first date: No

80. Broken someone's heart: Yes

Another missing one…81??

82. Been arrested: Nope

83. Turned someone down: Nope

84. Cried when someone died: Yes

85. Fallen for a friend: Yes

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

86. Yourself: Yes

87. Miracles: Yes

88. Love at first sight: Not sure

89. Heaven: Yes

90. Santa Clause: Yes

91. Kiss on the first date: Yes

92. Angels: Yes

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:

Missing numbers 93 and 95

94. Had more than 1 girlfriend/boyfriend at a time: No

96. Ever cheated on somebody: No

97. If you could go back in time, how far would you go: 2008 when David and I first met. Things were so much easier then.

98. The moment you would choose to relive: IDK.

100. Are you afraid of posting this as 100 truths: Nope

Tae Kwon Do Tournament

David competed in a Tae Kwon Do tournament yesterday. It was a VERY long day for us. We got there about 10 am and didn't leave until after 8 pm. He did an awesome job! He didn't place but he learned a lot and had fun judging too.

David is judging a sparring match.

Awesome job on your pattern, honey!

Better watch out or he'll kick your butt!

Halloween!

I only have one picture from Halloween! I might have to make David put his costume back on to get a picture of both of us. I was Beth Chapman from Dog the Bounty Hunter and David was Leland. We're hoping next year that I'll be "barefoot and pregnant"!

Here is a picture of the Penningtons (John, Diane, and Elsa) and I. I scared Elsa when I answered the door with my wig on. She was NOT having it after that. But she sure did make a cute puppy dog! :)

Delaware Pictures

As promised, here are some pictures from our trip to DE! We had a great time! David was impressed with my driving skills in Philly! We took a trip out to Atlantic City. I lost BIG TIME! David came out ahead as he always does! We had a very nice visit with Rick, Rosa and the girls. The next day we spent in Philly with Anna and Brian. Very good day but very HOT! We went back to the hotel and watched movies the rest of the night.

Look at the fog! This is the Walt Whittman bridge!

I immediately freaked at this intersection because I thought ALL of the driving was going to be this crazy. Not so much....

We got ROCK STAR parking at the Showboat. I wanted to start at one end of the boardwalk and make our way down to the other end. Luckily this was the place to go to get replacement Total Rewards players cards too! Boring slots...hardly any penny slots. :(

This picture sums up the beach in Atlantic City. Trashy. Trashy. Trashy! No way. No how!

Still foggy out there!

A peak at the carnival rides on the boardwalk.

Pretty fountain at Trump's Taj Mahal

Ripley's Believe it or not. We love that place!

Here's a better picture of that trashy beach!

David, the ocean, and I!

Rosa and the girls! :)

David and I in front of a sand castle.

We made it to the LOVE sign in the City of Brotherly Love!

Anna and Brian

All of us are full of love!

David and Brian run to the top of the Museum steps just like Rocky!

They made it!

Anna and I give it a try!

We made it too!

David and I in front of the Liberty Bell!