One appointment down...many more to go

We had our first appointment with the infertility doctor this week! It was two hours of very frank talk with a strategic planning overtone. Randy had a glazed over look most of the time as I'm sure most guys would. That's alot of talk about female parts he probably hasn't heard named since health class in high school. He made it through the appointment though, and I will give him kudos for that!

I was really excited after the appointment. I have had my suspicions of why we haven't been pregnant yet, but we walked out of that office with some real answers. What a relief that was! We are lucky enough to have an insurance plan that will pay for infertility treatments, and our doctor is really working with us to get us the most chance of a pregnacy for very little out of pocket.

My doctor will run some tests and make sure everything is working right over the next few days, then we should have a plan for procedures to get started. I will let you know when to get excited!

Your prayers are working!

Kalvin has been moved out of ICU and into his own room! He will still have lots of recovery, but he has walked a few steps and can sit in a chair for short periods of time. We aren't sure how much therapy, or even what kinds of therapy, he will need yet, but this is a great indication!

My dad's family is the kind that likes to give plenty of support, and the more they can do in person the better. I am also this kind of a person, so it makes me feel really good to see them all come together. Basically, most of the family on my dad's side have been camped out at the hospital. Some of them day and night, just to make sure my Aunt Ruth doesn't have to wish for anything, including just an ear to talk to. I've always loved having a big family, and seeing how these brothers and sisters have come together, and even how many of us cousins are involved, I rememeber why I think a big family is the way to go. What a wonderful network yor family can be!

Kalvin is doing some better, but keep the prayers coming!

Kalvin got to sit up in a chair today, but he's not out of the woods yet. He's not being sedated anymore, so he's somewhat alert and awake. The nurses are trying very hard to get him comfortable, but I'm sure the pain must be outrageous. He's very restless and squirms around in his be alot. It may seem suprising, but this is all good news! The doctors are still concerned about swelling in his brain and his blood pressure, but overall he has been improving some every day! Thank you all so much for the support you have given. Each of your prayers have been noticed!

Please say a prayer...

My cousin, Kalvin Tucker, needs as many prayers as we can give him. Most of you know that the weather in this area has been cold and icy for the past couple of days. Kalvin was driving to a friends house to play a video game and somehow slid off the road. His truck went sideways and the driver side door hit a telephone pole. His head busted the drivers side window and actually hit the pole, per the paramedics, because there was blood and hair on it. Obviously, he was hurt pretty bad. His skull is cracked and his brain is swelling from the bruising. He's listed in critical condition and they say it will be up and down for the next few days. Hopefully, he will make a full recovery, but only time will tell. This is my dad's sister, Ruth's, middle child. I'm starting a prayer chain for Kalvin, and every prayer counts. I'll keep you posted on his progress as it comes.

See Mr. Brock in his Boots!

Randy's New Toy

Randy got a guitar for Christmas this year. You would think he was a ten year old with a new video game. He plays it every night from the time he gets home from work until the time we go to bed. On the weekends he plays it, literally, until he can't play anymore. His fingers are calloused and sore, but he keeps on keepin' on. It's really been kind of fun to listen to him play and get better over such a short period of time. He looks up music online and then makes adjustments so that it sounds like the real songs. How he knows the difference my tone deaf ears will never know. I'm really proud of him though. That guitar could be some of the most well spent Christmas gift money ever!

Happy 2007!

And just like that, 2006 is gone. Can you believe that it's been 7 years since we were preparing for Y2K and the massive power outages that was supposed to bring. It seems like just a little while ago we were partying like it was 1999!

Randy and I spent New Year's in Ruiodoso. It was pretty low key, but still a good time. The scenery was beautiful with fresh snow on the ground. Maybe a little too much snow, since we couldn't make it up the mountain the first day we were there. We left our car at the bottom and had Beth and Chad with their 4 wheel drive Jeep come get us. The road was steep and was packed with ice. It was pretty, but very slippery! Once again, I left my camera at home, so I have no pictures yet. I will get Beth to send me hers so you can see Randy and Beth "sledding" on the road in front of the cabin.

Well, 2006 was good to Randy and I, but I have a feeling that 2007 might be even better. We have our first appointment with the infertility doctor on Thursday. We're starting diets and looking forward to getting in shape this year. I know that sounds like a typical resolution that is made to be broken, but I think we will feel better just by exercising a little bit. Randy got a guitar for Christmas, so he's learning to play it. I'm listening to chords that are supposed to resemble a Cory Morrow song (I think!) as I type this. My job is fantastic, and I'm excited about continuing into the new year learning about it. Randy is getting a taste of what management is all about and is doing a wonderful job. Everything is great so far, and I will keep you posted on any changes!