08.17.10
Cycle Update
CD9 on month number two of Clomid. Following all the rules this month: opks and temping. What fun! And, trying not to think about it . . .
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On a lighter note …
We had a great day today visiting the Children’s Museum in Seminole with the family.
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Southern . . . Hell
So, in my last post, I described my experience with my latest relocation clients as “hellish.” If I’d only known. Since I first met them, I’ve constantly considered ditching them. They are truly that bad. The guy thinks he knows everything, he’s a control freak, and a LIAR! I felt dirty just working with them. But, I was being greedy. I wanted to sell them a house for my house fund.
Well, I’ve learned my lesson. Nothing is worth what I’ve gone through with these people.
After looking at houses with them five nights in one week, we made an offer on two separate houses, finally reaching an agreement on one on Thursday evening. In order to make this happen (as I was ordered to do by my client), I ended up cutting my commission $500. But we did get everything worked out and I deliver the earnest money, and then he calls me and tells me that they’ve changed their mind. So, I got them out of it. And then on Friday, he tells me that they’ve decided to stop looking and maybe just rent. That if they decide to look, they’ll give me a call.
Today, I found out that they’ve requested a different Realtor. This is after I’ve shown him more than 60 houses and written four offers (and worked several other verbal offers). And after he signed a contract with ME! Of course, I want to know why they want to get rid of me. Maybe it’s because I wouldn’t show them a house in remote Logan County at 9:30 pm! Or because I wouldn’t show on a Sunday morning (although I arranged for an associate to look with them). Or maybe because I did not accompany them to a house where the listing Realtor had to conduct the showing (when they decided to go at the last minute and I already had plans)? But probably it was because I could not convince a seller to drop the price on his brand new house by $10,000.
I just wish I could tell him off. I should have stood up to him long ago — but I wanted to be accommodating. I didn’t want to tick them off. Another painful lesson . . .
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07.27.10
In Real Estate News
I’ve been busy . . . working with two relocation buyers and helping sil and bil sell/buy. One of the relocation couples has been a delight. They are so nice. The other, well, they’ve been hellish. They think they know everything. They’re pushy. It’s been a nightmare. I cannot wait for it to be over! They wanted to look for houses on our anniversary weekend. I told them my availability and said that if that wouldn’t work, I could find someone else. Ultimately, I ended up having an associate show them houses on Sunday because I flatly refused. I showed them Friday evening and Saturday. They wanted me to go with them to a house in Logan County at 8:15 Saturday night! I refused. They had me offer $45,000 below asking price on a new house. Insane. Now, they want to inspectors for the house they decided on. He thinks he is so smart . . . but he has a not so stellar credit score. Ha ha on him.
And sil and bil . . . well, I am stressed. Praying that we can sell their house fast so they can buy the HUD house we have under contract.
I am planning a vacation September thru at least November. I will have my current projects finished and any new projects will be started after the holidays. My current closings should be completed or well underway and hopefully my listing will all be sold. I plan to take on no or minimal real estate work, so I can focus on kids, exercise, eating right, and you know, the other thing, getting pregnant.
Cycle Update
I’m a bad patient. I’ve taken my baby aspirin and prenatals most of the time. But I didn’t even take my clomid at exactly the right times. I missed two doses somehow. I don’t know when, but I did. Hope it doesn’t make a big difference . . . I was just too busy and then I got sick at the end of it.
Today is CD 17, I think. It’s been a weird month. I was supposed to use opks. But, I didn’t have any and just didn’t make it to the store (again, I was sick on CD 10 when I was supposed to start them). Usually, there is no doubt when I am ovulating, but this month, I’m not so sure. My “middle of the month” pain has been spread out. I would swear I’ve had it today, but it’s cd 17, way too late for ovulating. I just don’t know. And I’ve been really sick at my stomach today. Could be the hormones or the antibiotics I’m on, or a bug. Who knows.
I go in Monday for CD 23 bloodwork. One month almost down . . .
Our First Real Family Vacation
When Thanny was little, we took a couple of trips to Houston to visit my sister who lived there at the time, as well as a weekend in Dallas. But since Ava’s arrival, Atoka and Durant have been our only destinations (except for work trips with my mom and Ava only).
In July, the whole Gaston clan headed to San Antonio and Sea World for five days. We rented a four bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a community pool across the street. The accommodations were great and the kids were great. It was hot, of course, and Sea World with little guys is a bit challenging. But overally, we had a good time and people are already talking about what we’re going to do next year.
Thanny enjoyed the whales and dolphins, but seems to really be talking about them now. He came home with a penguin toy and Ava came home with what we think is a seal.
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Nathaniel Turns 3!
It’s hard to believe that our little IVF “baby” is three, but he is, and he is changing every day. His birthday was Saturday and we celebrated with a big family party at our house with a Dr. Seuss theme.
Parties are so much work! I never realized all the work that was involved and it does not seem to be getting easier. We had more people, more food, more everything. I love to throw a party, but with someone else’s money! Anyway, it was a lot of fun and he had a great time.
Love you Thanny!
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07.21.10
The Not So Lazy Days of Summer
]We are back from vacation, but there is no rest for the weary. I’m just as busy, if not busier, than when we left. Ugh, I was hoping for a break.
But we’ve had some fun. Sometime soon I must post about vacation, but for now I wanted to share photos from today.
I needed a snack this afternoon. What better than a $1 cone from McD’s? The kids have had ice cream before, but they’ve never really eaten it. Today, they enjoyed it!
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06.30.10
Hysteroscopy Fun
Well, the last of the testing for the month is over.
This morning was the hysteroscopy — where a scope with a camera is inserted into your uterus to look around for things that should not be there.
That sounds so easy.
Three lovely shots and a few minutes of uncomfortableness later, the verdict was that all was well.
I was extremely groggy. I did not think I was going to be able to drive home. But after a few minutes, I was alright and managed to get home and then go show a few houses. Glad it is over.
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06.23.10
Swimming Lessons
Ava and Than are taking parent/child swim lessons at the Y. Neither has been super cooperative but Ava has been running a fever on and off again. And she doesn’t like cold water!
Tuesday night, Ava went shopping with daddy during swim time. They went to a sporting goods store and looked at life jackets. Apparently she really liked a red one, trying it on and then prancing around the store. But then, they spotted a Dora one. And she was taken. Dh said she was shrieking.
Than’s favorite part of swimming is climbing up and down the ladder. Althouh splashing mommy kell is also quite fun. That is what he calls me these days. He is very funny.
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