It’s been a good year for me with lots of changes, more than I could have imagined one year ago. The year started off a bit rocky with some family stife, mine specifically, and a trip to California for the fiance (now husband) to meet my side of the family. What could have proved to be end of the beginning turned out to be okay after all. The next few months were a blur as I prepared to leave a job I had for 5 years at a place I was at for 10 years. In addition, I had to leave the city that I called home for the last 10 years and move 2,200 miles to be with my future husband. Seems like the end of April was another blur as good friends threw me a bridal shower and helped me pack up my life and get me on the road. With the fiance (husband) driving and the most saddest cat in the world locked in a carrier, I left the lights of Sin City for my new home in the southeast.
The first couple of months here were busy as I finished up preparation for my wedding out West in Los Angeles (long story) and who said procrastination doesn’t pay off as I waited until almost the last minute to finish up things like the program, place cards, etc. After a glorious and beautiful week in Los Angeles, we returned as husband and wife to set up our lovely home. It hasn’t been quite as difficult as I thought it might be going from living single to living as a couple. The hubby was (is) good about sharing his space and letting me “nest.” His place has gone from a true bachelor pad to one that reflects both of us.
We found out in late August we were pregnant only to suffer a miscarriage in early Sept. Nothing major caused it just nature’s way of letting us know “just not yet.” Well a couple of months after that, we discovered we were expecting again and now here we are 16 weeks and two days and counting. Though we’ve only been married a short while, we’re ready to have a family. It’s actually something we talked about before got married and though it would be nice to be a little more settled, we know this is the right time for us.
I’ve (We’ve) gone through a lot of changes in 2005 and I know there’s more in store for me (us) in 2006. The prospect of starting a family is a bit scary for me and I hope I can be the kind of wife and mother that would make my husband proud. Have a wonderful and safe celebration as you ring in the New Year. We don’t have much plans except to enjoy our first New Years together in the same place with a kiss at midnight. See you in 2006!