It's a New Day

My doctor called me, and the verdict is.......

Cysts.

Several small ones, on my right ovary.

It's okay. It shouldn't interfere with trying to get pregnant, according to the doctor. They would like to do another ultrasound in two months to make sure that the cysts dissolve on their own, but I am relieved for two reasons:

1) It's just cysts. It could be worse...and luckily, only one ovary is affected.

2) I'm not crazy!! It wasn't all in my head. I KNEW something was off.

So...things are okay for now. Since this IS mostly a TTC blog, here are some TTC observations.
1. I started trying to chart this month, but I was trying to avoid having to buy an actual BBT thermometer, so I just used a regular digital one. I wasn't able to be consistent about not getting up or doing anything before temping, so I don't think my temps are reliable. It doesn't reflect any rise after ovulation. Still, even though I know my temps can't be reliable, I still want to do things right next month (proper thermometer, not doing anything before temping) and make sure that the chart does show that I ovulate. I already use the OPKs, but that only shows a surge in LH. You can have a hormone surge without releasing an egg. Whether or not we TTC next month, I want positive proof that I'm ovulating.

2. For the past few days, I've felt different. Do the words "Dolly Parton" mean anything to you? But I don't feel any tenderness or soreness, so I'm not sure that it means anything at all. I'm probably just gettin' fat. =p

Tonight was really...pleasant. I felt like I was coming down with something earlier today at work. Congested, chilled...all I wanted to do was come home and curl up in a fluffy bathrobe with hot tea. So, I asked DH if we could please get some takeout tonight. We had plenty of room in our budget from trying not to buy anything all month, so voila, Tijuana Flats it was.

Spicy, crunchy goodness. I was so flippin' hungry by the time I got home, and it hit the spot. Mmmmmmmm.

I was feeling better by the time I got home, plus I was feeling encouraged from the doctor's report, so I really enjoyed dinner with DH. Plus, we have leftover chips and salsa, which will be a nice treat during our Thursday night TV. =) Bible study was canceled tonight, so I'm loving the opportunity to relax on the couch. He has to go to work tonight to make up for taking off last Saturday, so while he's sleeping, I can work on some lesson plans and not feel guilty.

See? This is all I wanted....a relaxing evening with DH. No dishes, no cooking...just us.

I'm also SUPER, SUPER excited about a new development. Our new pastor met with DH today and he wants to implement something where each staff member AND the family has FOUR Sundays off a year! YEEEESSSSSSS!

I love my church. I do. I love being a youth pastor's wife. But being TOLD to take time away four times a year, instead of being run into the ground and burned out? Yes please.