It has occurred to me that while I post here from time to time, I haven't really given you a full update on my day-to-day life in a long time. And I think there are still a few of you out there (my die-hard readers!) checking back occasionally. So here goes:
I have managed to build quite a successful freelancing business. I got a rocky, panic-filled start last winter, but at this point I mostly have as much writing work (mostly healthcare copywriting) as I want. At least, I have enough that I don't see the need to actively look for more work. I love what I do, and it's hard for me to believe that I'm able to meet my financial goals while still staying at home with Tyler.
When I'm not working or playing with Tyler, my husband and I are also youth group leaders at our church and I'm a board member with our local Mothers & More group. I am careful not to turn into one of those Stepford Wives mothers, but I do like to stay active. A year ago, I was quite bored with the stay-at-home mom life, but now I feel like I've built a nice little life for us.
That's not to say that there aren't bad days--or weeks. There are frustrations, jealousies, hurt feelings, feelings of inadequacy--you name it.
But mostly, I'm happy.
On the baby front, we don't plan on even trying for at least a year. But I already have a plan: Next spring, I will go on the Pill. Late next fall or early next winter, I will stop taking the Pill and hope my body gives me one or two semi-normal cycles (if the past is any indication of the future, I'll probably get at least one cycle that's less than 2 months long). If that doesn't work, then I'll go back on Femara. I'm not looking forward to it, and part of me wants to do it now just to see if we can conceive. But 2 kids under 2 is not my idea of a good time, so I just need to patiently wait.
I think that's about it for now. For a writer, this post wasn't very eloquent, I admit. But it's functional, right?
If you want to follow along in a bit more detail, e-mail me at bearnest at wi dot rr dot com and I'll add you as a Facebook friend. Then you'll get the bonus of seeing my gorgeous picture!
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4 comments:
That does sound like a nice groove. I should probably hit you up for some advice on freelancing. One of my goals for this year is to get some more writing credits under my belt. I have no clue where to start. Think we could chat again sometime soon?
Wow, I'm impressed. It sounds like you're happy and doing very well. I do check back once a week or so, so if you keep posting I will keep reading.
I always have trouble keeping up with password-protected blogs unless there are email notifications about posts. I'll add you on FB.
Emily
I am late in replying to this post by quite a bit, do forgive me, I poke in from time to time- have you thought about creating an 'updates' blog for the reader dependant? :)
I wish that I could write well, but alas....
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