We finally got Jon's results. Actually, I think Jon was starting to get a little antsy, so he called me for the doctor's phone number and called himself. I was actually surprised that he did that on his own. I'm usually the one who is anxious to know and calling the doctor until I get an answer. Anyway. He talked to the nurse and got his results. We were really hoping we could do Artificial Insemination because it's covered under our insurance and it would not have been as taxing on my body. However, the results didn't give us that option. So, of course, we were a little disappointed. However.....We were told that the motility, the amount of good sperm, was pretty good to work with and that Invitro is still a good option for us. You would think that we would be more excited about this and we are. But sometime's even good news can seem bittersweet when it doesn't give us the answer we would like.
That being said, we are feeling optimistic that Invitro will work for us. The doctor and staff will just give the sperm a little extra help. After they retrieve the eggs and get another sample, they'll inject the sperm directly into the eggs to help fertilize it. It's called ICSI and it adds to the cost of IVF, but it will be worth it. So, hopefully we can get started soon. We have a follow up appointment on June 3rd so we can discuss our options further. And Jon set up that appointment on his own, as well. He's really getting into this, which is a huge blessing. Amazingly, there are different options of IVF depending on what issues the wife and husband bring to the table. I'm sure after our next appointment, we'll feel even more positive.
Thank-you all to your thoughts and prayers.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Waiting Game
Jon went in last Friday for his test. He wasn't super excited about it and was very nervous. But he went through with it and I am so proud of him for doing it. Now we're just waiting for the results. They told us within a week. So if I don't hear by Friday, tomorrow, you can bet I will be calling on Monday.
I'm sure no matter what, we'll be able to handle it. It's just all the waiting and being patient. And I have to admit, I have been a little on edge this week about it. I honestly feel the results will be the same from the last time he did it. But there is that small part of me that worries the results might be worse. But as a wise friend told me, there is no point to stressing until we hear the results. Then we can stress. But as soon as we know, you'll know. I will keep you posted.
I'm sure no matter what, we'll be able to handle it. It's just all the waiting and being patient. And I have to admit, I have been a little on edge this week about it. I honestly feel the results will be the same from the last time he did it. But there is that small part of me that worries the results might be worse. But as a wise friend told me, there is no point to stressing until we hear the results. Then we can stress. But as soon as we know, you'll know. I will keep you posted.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
'IF" to "WHEN" to "AFTER"
Everytime we talk about having a baby and the procedure's we are going through, Jon has always had this habit of saying "if" we have a baby. I have to admit, it's a habit that I have had to break and have done so. But everytime Jon says it, it drives me crazy and I am always correcting him and telling him we need to be more positive.
Well, last night, we were driving to the movies and we were just talking about everyday stuff and things we would like to accomplish in the future. Jon finishing school, finding a different job, getting into a bigger house, places we would like to go, etc., etc. As we were talking, Jon said "When we have the baby we should do, blah, blah, blah." And of course I nodded my head and agreed with some of the things he was saying. And then a few minutes later, he said, "After we have the baby we should blah, blah, blah." Again, I nodded my head and agreed.
It was so nice to hear him say "when" and "after", instead of "if'. I don't know if he was feeling less stressed because his test was over or feeling more positive after visiting with Ashley and George and Little Max, but it was nice to hear.
Well, last night, we were driving to the movies and we were just talking about everyday stuff and things we would like to accomplish in the future. Jon finishing school, finding a different job, getting into a bigger house, places we would like to go, etc., etc. As we were talking, Jon said "When we have the baby we should do, blah, blah, blah." And of course I nodded my head and agreed with some of the things he was saying. And then a few minutes later, he said, "After we have the baby we should blah, blah, blah." Again, I nodded my head and agreed.
It was so nice to hear him say "when" and "after", instead of "if'. I don't know if he was feeling less stressed because his test was over or feeling more positive after visiting with Ashley and George and Little Max, but it was nice to hear.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
St. George
On May 7th, after graduation and lunch with family, Jon and I packed out bags and headed to St. George for the weekend. We decided after all the hard work he had put in and after all the test's I had been through, we decided we needed a break. Some time to relax and just chill. It was a wonderful weekend. We got to St. George Friday, around 8 PM, checked into our hotel (Marriott of course), and decided to get some dinner. My friend Jamie told me about this place called the Mongolian BBQ in the outlet mall. When we first saw it, I have to be honest that it didn't look like much and I wasn't sure I wanted to try it. But we were both starving and didn't want fast food. So we took a chance and we both loved it. You grab a bowl, stuff as high as you want with veggies, meat, and noodles, and then they cook it all for you kind of like a stir fry. It was very yummy. We each got a fortune cookie and both fortune's were very interesting considering all we have been through. I usually don't put any stock in fortune's, but I really liked these.
Jon's - "You should be able to undertake and complete anything you desire."
Mine - "Soon, a visitor shall delight you."
Saturday, we layed out by the pool for at least 3 hours and have paid dearly for it. However, it was relaxing. I stayed out for so long because I was so engrossed in reading Catching Fire that I lost track of time. But it was so nice to have anything that had to be done. No schedule, no going shopping, no cleaning. Just a whole day of nothing. Although, there was a woman by the pool and not a young woman, I might add, who decided to lay on her stomach and undo her bikini top. This would have been o.kay had she stayd laying down. Instead, she kep propping herself on her elbow's to talk to her husband or play on her phone and everytime she did this, you could see everything. I know this because she was right in my line of site.
After the pool, we got dressed and went to lunch. We found this little mexican restaurant in downtown St. George, called Panam Grill: Mexican Eats. So yummy. I had a taco salad and Jon had tacos. However, their guacamole was not very good. It could have used some salt and lime juice. But everything else was good. After lunch, we took a tour of the Brigham Young Winter Home. I had never been there and didn't know it existed. I guess during the winter's, Brigham Young would stay in St. George because the cold irritated his arthritis. It's very small, but it was very interesting to see. And I guess while the LDS Saint's lived down there, they planted and harvested cottom. They were very resourceful.
This was a little B&B kiddie corner of Brigham Young's home and the title made me giggle. 
We drove some more and then decided to take another side trip to Cove Fort. I have been there several time's. but I thought it was a good Sunday activity. Cove Fort was a way station for the pioneer's. This is where they stopped on their way south or north. It was built by President Hinckley's grandfather and it's a really neat place to see. We also were able to see the barn, the bunkhouse, and the blacksmith. And we had the cutest missionary couple show us around.
We stopped in Nephi for lunch and after we got back on the freeway, our battery light came on. We were probably a good two hours from home and we both panicked. Jon called his friend, Jason, who is a mechanic, and asked him was we should do. He told us we should make it home, but if we do break down, to have the car towed to a Hyundai dealership in Linden. So we said a little prayer and got back on the road. It was a very stressful drive especially since I had to go to the bathroom really bad, but Jon refused to stop. Luckily, we made it home and as soon as we pulled into our driveway, the car died. Thank Heaven's for small miracle's.
Jon's - "You should be able to undertake and complete anything you desire."
Mine - "Soon, a visitor shall delight you."
Saturday, we layed out by the pool for at least 3 hours and have paid dearly for it. However, it was relaxing. I stayed out for so long because I was so engrossed in reading Catching Fire that I lost track of time. But it was so nice to have anything that had to be done. No schedule, no going shopping, no cleaning. Just a whole day of nothing. Although, there was a woman by the pool and not a young woman, I might add, who decided to lay on her stomach and undo her bikini top. This would have been o.kay had she stayd laying down. Instead, she kep propping herself on her elbow's to talk to her husband or play on her phone and everytime she did this, you could see everything. I know this because she was right in my line of site.
After the pool, we got dressed and went to lunch. We found this little mexican restaurant in downtown St. George, called Panam Grill: Mexican Eats. So yummy. I had a taco salad and Jon had tacos. However, their guacamole was not very good. It could have used some salt and lime juice. But everything else was good. After lunch, we took a tour of the Brigham Young Winter Home. I had never been there and didn't know it existed. I guess during the winter's, Brigham Young would stay in St. George because the cold irritated his arthritis. It's very small, but it was very interesting to see. And I guess while the LDS Saint's lived down there, they planted and harvested cottom. They were very resourceful.
This was a little B&B kiddie corner of Brigham Young's home and the title made me giggle.After all that, we headed back to the hotel and went back to the pool for a few more hours. The weather was so nice and warm that we couldn't help ourselves. Until Jon realized that the Jazz game was on and he wanted to finish watching it. Apparently it was a good game, but we were kind of glad we missed the end. We decided to go to dinner at the Brick Oven Pizza. Another suggestion from Jamie. We don't usually eat pizza, but we were trying to find places that aren't in Draper or Salt Lake for that matter. It was very yummy but very fulfilling. We ended up taking it back to the hotel.
Sunday morning, we got up dressed, packed and had breakfast. One good thing about staying at a Courtyard, Residence Inn, etc. is the breafast. For some reason it's always so yummy. We got on the road and headed home. We stopped in Kanarraville and Cedar City to put some flowers on some graves and then we decided to take a side trip to Kolob Canyon. It was so beautiful but windy. We took some pictures and really enjoyed the ride.
We drove some more and then decided to take another side trip to Cove Fort. I have been there several time's. but I thought it was a good Sunday activity. Cove Fort was a way station for the pioneer's. This is where they stopped on their way south or north. It was built by President Hinckley's grandfather and it's a really neat place to see. We also were able to see the barn, the bunkhouse, and the blacksmith. And we had the cutest missionary couple show us around.
We stopped in Nephi for lunch and after we got back on the freeway, our battery light came on. We were probably a good two hours from home and we both panicked. Jon called his friend, Jason, who is a mechanic, and asked him was we should do. He told us we should make it home, but if we do break down, to have the car towed to a Hyundai dealership in Linden. So we said a little prayer and got back on the road. It was a very stressful drive especially since I had to go to the bathroom really bad, but Jon refused to stop. Luckily, we made it home and as soon as we pulled into our driveway, the car died. Thank Heaven's for small miracle's.
All in all, we had a fabulous time and decided we need to do this more often.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Cum Laude
On May 7th, 2010, Jon graduated from Salt Lake Community College With Honors and with 2 Associate Degrees. One in general education and the other in Speech Communications. And I couldn't be prouder of him. He worked so hard for those grades. It was a nice day and all of his family could be there. His older brother, Reuben, flew in just for the occasion. His dad is a Dean at the college, so, it he already had to be there. And his sister, Daniele, and younger brother, George took some time off work to be there.
Let me give you a little background......
Jon started at the community college in 1994. He took a few classes and then went on his mission. When he came home, he started up again, started dating me and we had gotten married. Our goal was for him to continue his education after we were married. However, 6 months after our wedding, March 1998, he had to have back surgery in September 1998. This was a huge blow to the both of us and seriously messed up our plans. But we pushed forward and Jon was determined he would return to school. However, every time he went back, he had a setback. Eventually, we both gave up.
Two years ago, a manager of Jon's came to him and gave him a "come to Jesus" talk. He told Jon that he had so much more potential in him than just to be working a customer service accountant at Marriott for the rest of his life. He explained to him how important his education is and all the doors that could be opened for Jon. That was in the summer of 2008. Fall of 2008, Jon enrolled in school and took classes year round to finish his Associate's. With straight A's I might add. The last week of school was pretty stressful because he didn't think he would get an A in one of his classes which would make him fall short of a 3.50 GPA to graduate With Honor's. However, one of his professors posted the grade early and of course, it was an A.
Now that chapter of our lives is closed, and starting May 17th, Jon will be headed to the University of Utah to work on his Bachelor's.
He has worked so hard for this and we are so grateful for the support and encouragement from friends and family.
Reuben and Jon
Reuben, Jon, and Dean
Sally and Jon
Little Max
Daniele, Ashley, and George
Little Max with Grandma. That boy slept through the whole thing.
Sally and her graduate
Jon and his brothersGeorge and Reuben
Jon with his mom and dad
The Williams Men and Dixie
Jon with his mom and dad
The Williams Men and DixieSunday, May 2, 2010
Beauty Tips
"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping other." - Audrey Hepburn
I love this quote!!! I have it hanging in my office above my desk so I can read it everyday. I know I forget these things and get hung up on the stupid and petty things in life. But it's a good reminder for me that if I try, I can be a better person.
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