The Hansens

The Hansens

Friday, September 18, 2009

A Work in Progress




Hey everyone! Wow, it's been a long time since I've updated! I'm amazed at how fast summer flew by! Believe me, I'm happy about it! There are some things I love about summer, but fall is definitely my favorite season!

We had a very busy summer! Between work, baseball, softball, concerts, and trips to the lake, we didn't have a lot of time to relax! Brent, Piper, and I were able to spend some great weekends at the lake with family and friends. We would've liked to get to the lake more, but it seems like things were always coming up. But we enjoyed the time we got to spend there. Piper loves to be around lots of people and to be on the boat, but she DOES NOT like the water! So far, she seems to be afraid of the water. We pushed her in a few times, and she swam really well, but got out immediately and wouldn't go near the water again! But, she is a golden retriever/lab mix, so we're hoping she grows out of that fear and next year is ready to swim! Brent and I were also able to enjoy several concerts this summer with friends...I'm so glad we enjoy the same kind of music, for the most part! :) This summer marked the first time I've played softball in 13 years. I played on a coed slow pitch team with some co-works and it was a blast! I actually played pretty well (considering softball has NEVER been my sport), and it was great getting to hang out with work friends outside of work! Brent had another successful baseball season. His team finished 3rd in the league, he pitched well, and as always, was a great hitter. To cap off the season, the Iowa Western League All-Stars won at Rosenblatt! Brent had a two-run triple to give them the lead!

As many of you know, we decided not to put our house on the market yet. There is a good reason for that. We had been saving up for a down payment on a nice big house, but then realized that we will need the money for more important things. We have made a few updates and improvements, and will continue to do so, but we will wait until the time is right to sell our house. Hopefully it will be soon!

Now onto the topic on everybody's minds...at least on mine! :) Our struggle to have a baby continues to be a work in progress. After multiple failed fertility treatment attempts with a nurse practitioner in my OB's office, it was decided that we should see a fertility specialist. So in the spring, we scheduled an appointment with Dr. Doherty, the best of the best in Omaha. We finally had our consultation last week. And, for the first time in a long time, I have hope. She seems very confident that she can help us. Not only that, we have a plan. We will do a few more tests (which I didn't think was possible!) next month, then we will start our treatment (thus the whole "saving our money" thing). I am hoping that, after 2+ years, a miscarriage, failed treatments, medications, numerous tests, frequent poking and prodding, and more frustration and disappointment than anyone will ever know, we will finally get our miracle! We could use all the positive thoughts and prayers we can get!

On a happy note, fall is finally here, and as usual, we will be busy busy! The best part of fall (besides the weather) is football season and tailgating!!! Brent has season tickets for Iowa State, and I have season tickets for KU. So between work and football, we have no free weekends until December! We already have two ISU games under our belts, and I am excited to head to my first KU game of the season next weekend...should be a great year for the Jayhawks!!! Work will also keep us both busy. Brent always has something that needs to be done at work...the work of a Director is never done! Lord knows I will be busy at work all fall and winter, thanks to the media and the swine flu! The last few weeks we have been ridiculously busy, and it's going to get worse before it gets better. For those of you with kids, if they have flu symptoms, don't go to the ER...trust me, we can't do anything for them! Rest, fluids, and Tylenol and/or Motrin to help with fever is pretty much all you can do! Also on the docket for fall is the arrival of Baby Roesler! My sister Lindsay is due October 16th, so she is down to one month! We are all excited for the baby to get here...I'm dying to know if it's a girl or a boy! Aunt Leslie is definitely ready! :)

October also brings my 30th birthday! My birthday is on a Friday, and the KU/ISU game is the following day, so we will be celebrating all weekend long in Lawrence. It should be a great time and I'm looking forward to spending the weekend with family and friends! I know a lot of people get depressed about turning 30, but I'm not...I've had a great life so far and have a lot to be thankful for! The only thing that bothers me about turning 30 is that I don't have any kids yet. I always thought I'd have AT LEAST one kid by now. I guess that just goes to show you that you can't plan everything. But hey, as far as I'm concerned, the best is yet to come!