Our First Year!

I can't believe that its almost James' and my 1 year anniversary. I love him more than I ever have, and just when I think I couldn't love him any more...I do. I am so very lucky to have him in my life. I don't know how in the world I deserve a man so wonderful. Many married women struggle to get their husbands to even lift a finger around the house or pay them attention, and I can honestly say that I have never had that problem....if anything, he never lets me do ANYTHING! I never have to wonder if James loves me, he tells me constantly in words and in actions. I don't think I have a single complaint on him...no pet peeves that he does...nothing! Did I mention how lucky I am? lol!

I was always told that the first year is the hardest. I beg to differ.

James and I have endured alot in our first year of marriage. We got married and bought our first home. Then on August 13th, 2008 we found out I was a tad over 6 weeks pregnant...and a week later on August 22nd our baby left us. I never knew you could love someone so much that you have never even met....but you can. Instead of it pushing us apart, James and I got so much closer and I began to really realize what a treasure James was and is in my life. I could have never made it through that without him.

After that current OBGYN told me that "It happens, you'll have more" I got rid of him. He wouldn't listen to me that something was wrong. He just kept saying I had plenty of time for children. How did he know??

I located the only board certified fertility specialist in Mobile a week later and he -cared- what I had to say. He did tests and found out that I was lucky to get pregnant at all. I only had two chances a year to catch it out of 12. So we took the next step and went the fertility drug route - injections and all - ouch.
On November 12th, 2008, three months after losing our first, I found out we were pregnant again. 3 weeks and 4 days pregnant to be exact! :)

My OBGYN was amazing. When I started going through the first stages that I went through when losing my first, he saved our little girl. Its amazing how God can put the right people in your life at the right time. He discovered that I'd need this medication every time I get pregnant in order to carry through the first trimester without losing our baby and future babies.

I continued my college education in order to finish before I had little Kara. I had always promised my parents I would graduate before I had my first child. And I DID! With 2 months to spare! It was hard. I worked 40+ hours a week and attended the University of Mobile full time with 15 hours in order to finish. I was one tired pregnant lady! I don't think James and I saw each other that much during that time except to say good night or when he came to spend my hour lunches with me at work. And I'm happy to announce I made a 3.6 GPA with the 5 classes I took!

All during this time, James and I had been trying to put our home up for sale, with no bites. The market was horrible. We finally rented it out this month after moving in with his parents in April until we have Kara and move to Tennessee in August.

All in all, we have had one stressful, busy, tiring, and sad first year with some amazingly wonderful moments filling out the rest. All the while, I never wanted anyone else by my side cheering me on, supporting me, and loving me except for James. I never will.

I mean, heck, I got a pre-trained husband....I can't get rid of him now! :)

Anyway, I meant for this to be a short post about our first year coming to a close, and ended up with a novel. Our second year will be filled with little miracles (Karaline) and lots of changes...all very much welcomed! :)

Our family has been priceless this first year as well. Supporting us, grieving with us, and celebrating with us. No one could ask for more! We love them all.


Happy (early) 1 year anniversary James! I love you!