New beginnings and opportunities!

It's weird for me going back to school this year. Instead of preparing my classroom and welcoming over a hundred new students, I am working directly with teachers as a mentor and coach in their classrooms and my spacious office. It's bittersweet but a new beginning at a new school with a very positive climate. I'm excited!!

We survived our housewarming party and had a great time! We had over 40 people visit our new house, including two pregnant women (one of whom is literally about to give birth!) and two children under the age of one. It felt  a bit awkward around one of the pregnant women, namely because I think neither of us knew what to say to the other. She knew about my pregnancy and probably doesn't want to say the wrong thing. I didn't want to say the wrong thing or stare at her "beginning to show" belly for too long either. :)   It's always difficult to have a one-on-one heart-to-heart while hosting a large party, but I hope she and I can be open with each other soon. I love her and am so happy for she and her husband, who originally were not sure if they could even get pregnant due to a variety of medical concerns.

This afternoon, we spent our time relaxing and swimming at the neighborhood pool surrounded by small children and a surprising number of pregnant women. Perhaps I'm just ultra-sensitive to pregnancy now, but is there something in the water this year?! And can I please drink it? Haha. Even at my new school, there are three pregnant women (and possibly a few more!) in a staff of 65. Crazy!

My hubby and I are hoping that we can get -- and stay!! -- pregnant again quickly. The shorter commute and less job stress for me will definitely help, as will our lovely home that we love being in (including the cat!). We are still planning on adopting a pug puppy this fall, if the mother will ever go into heat! Maybe she needs fertility treatments too. :)

My motto for this school year = new beginnings, new position, and new opportunities to make a difference! I am going to view my fertility journey the same way, with an open heart, eager mind, and willingness to be patient and kind with myself. We WILL get pregnant again, and we will be parents. That much I'm sure of. In the meantime, I will have faith in my body, my mind, God, my marriage, and the possibilities of each day.

With open arms, I welcome what the future has to bring! Do you??