Fourteen years.
Fourteen Years and Forever to Go
Sunday, January 21, 2024
My heart swells with gratitude and love as I reflect on the incredible journey that Justin and I have shared over the past thirteen years.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Today marks four whole years of marriage with the love of my life and I still can't believe he picked me to be his forever person. This feeling is surreal you guys, and I'm blessed to know a love like this. I knew this man for less than six whole months prior to accepting his engagement. Saying yes was one of the craziest, scariest, most emotional things I have ever done in my life, but I never looked back. Not once. Here I am today, and I have so much to show from that "yes" I gave 4.5 years ago. I have a man that is accepting, gentle, and gives me an infinite amount of love. I've seen parts of this nation I wouldn't have dare gone alone and I made some long lasting friends and memories. I opened up my heart to the first fur animal I have ever truly loved, and I became a fur mama. I lost, I grieved, and gained with this man I call husband. He really has seen me through some of the lowest times, and the highs. He is the father of my child and my very best friend in the entire world. My existence, my life as I know it wouldn't be as bright or beautiful without him. With that being said, Happy Anniversary Woobie. You have and always will be the love of my life, and I can't wait to see what the next four years bring us...
Speaking of, as many of my Facebook friends saw, we are officially trying for baby # 2. I started to make a YouTube video to sum this up for you guys, but I kept getting really choked up about it. It was our intention to wait just a little bit longer before getting this ball rolling. We wanted to head to Vegas this March, we wanted to spend a little more time with each other and a little more time with one special little girl. This was something we've gone back and forth on for months, and I'm at a place where I know that Justin and I are ready for our second child. I'm finally ready to take on the emotions that come with fertility treatments and infertility. I no longer have this "what if" feeling in my gut when I dream of our next child. Everything feels right and my marriage and friendship with Justin is in the best place possible for this next bundle of joy.
This all happened so suddenly, so I don' want you guys to feel out of the loop. After Justin's grandfather passed, a lot of things in our household changed. We really embraced the notion of how quickly life can change in just moments. One day we were calling his grandparents home with Papoo answering and discussing the weather with me, the next he was gone. That's when the talk of Howland baby #2 started again. I started to realize that there was nothing seriously holding us back from trying. I also realized that if you have the opportunity to go after the things you want in life, why wait? My husband has been such a rock star through this entire process and I couldn't be more thankful for his patience. He's wanted another baby for quite some time and he's never really pressured me about it. He's never made me feel guilty or pushed the baby subject too heavily. I will always love him most for being such a considerate partner.
I had my first appointment yesterday with my new endocrinologist and I absolutely love her. Right from the start she let me tell her what path Justin and I were looking to take and she never made me feel uneasy about anything. We have opted to do injections again, so she prescribed provera to jump start a menstrual cycle so we can get this ball rolling. After the crimson tide shows up, I'll be taking shots to stimulate my ovaries. My doctor discussed the idea of multiples quite heavily, but I'm trying not to get overly nervous about that (yet). I am going to make a video all about my first appointment, go into more depth on the discussion, and the path we are taking. That pretty much sums up the last twenty four hours and I'm so excited to FINALLY be taking you guys on this journey with me.
How many of my readers are currently trying to conceive? How many of you are utilizing fertility treatments? Share with me in the comments below or by email.
Happy Wednesday all
♥- Leilani
Speaking of, as many of my Facebook friends saw, we are officially trying for baby # 2. I started to make a YouTube video to sum this up for you guys, but I kept getting really choked up about it. It was our intention to wait just a little bit longer before getting this ball rolling. We wanted to head to Vegas this March, we wanted to spend a little more time with each other and a little more time with one special little girl. This was something we've gone back and forth on for months, and I'm at a place where I know that Justin and I are ready for our second child. I'm finally ready to take on the emotions that come with fertility treatments and infertility. I no longer have this "what if" feeling in my gut when I dream of our next child. Everything feels right and my marriage and friendship with Justin is in the best place possible for this next bundle of joy.
This all happened so suddenly, so I don' want you guys to feel out of the loop. After Justin's grandfather passed, a lot of things in our household changed. We really embraced the notion of how quickly life can change in just moments. One day we were calling his grandparents home with Papoo answering and discussing the weather with me, the next he was gone. That's when the talk of Howland baby #2 started again. I started to realize that there was nothing seriously holding us back from trying. I also realized that if you have the opportunity to go after the things you want in life, why wait? My husband has been such a rock star through this entire process and I couldn't be more thankful for his patience. He's wanted another baby for quite some time and he's never really pressured me about it. He's never made me feel guilty or pushed the baby subject too heavily. I will always love him most for being such a considerate partner.
I had my first appointment yesterday with my new endocrinologist and I absolutely love her. Right from the start she let me tell her what path Justin and I were looking to take and she never made me feel uneasy about anything. We have opted to do injections again, so she prescribed provera to jump start a menstrual cycle so we can get this ball rolling. After the crimson tide shows up, I'll be taking shots to stimulate my ovaries. My doctor discussed the idea of multiples quite heavily, but I'm trying not to get overly nervous about that (yet). I am going to make a video all about my first appointment, go into more depth on the discussion, and the path we are taking. That pretty much sums up the last twenty four hours and I'm so excited to FINALLY be taking you guys on this journey with me.
How many of my readers are currently trying to conceive? How many of you are utilizing fertility treatments? Share with me in the comments below or by email.
Happy Wednesday all
♥- Leilani
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Happy New Year, all! I cannot believe it's officially 2015. This month we have a lot of things going on with Simply Howland, and I'm so excited to share everything with you guys. My little sister turns 21 years old today (I cannot believe it)! I'm so excited I get to be home for Regina's birthday this year. My mama also has her birthday on the 5th of this month! Double whammy! This will be my first time being able to celebrate their birthdays with them in four whole years. I've got a few fun things planned for them, and I can hardly wait to start the celebration. Another reason why the first month of the year is HUGE for me, is my wedding anniversary. Justin and I are celebrating FOUR years of marriage together. Such a huge, huge accomplishment for the couple that spent less than six months dating one another.
Each year seems to go by faster than the last, and I am completely grateful that I'm able to spend all my days with Justin and our beautiful little family. I'n not entirely sure what he's got up his sleeve, but I know I'm not sharing until after the special day. This month (also) just so happens to be the second anniversary for my blog. I can't tell you how happy I am that this blog has grown to heights that were unimaginable for me at one point. What started out as documentation for those closest to me during my pregnancy, has turned into a resource for people. I am thrilled that there are long time readers, and I'm giddy at the thought of adding even more in 2015.
Because of all the good things happening this month, I have decided to give something back to my readers. I am doing a sponsored review of a Tula Baby Carrier, and I have the opportunity to give one of these carriers away to one of my lucky readers. I'm pretty sure it's actually the Tula toddler carrier, but I've heard pretty good things about this baby product. Last year I gave away an ergo baby carrier, so I'm thinking this type of giveaway will continue to be annual. I'm extremely excited to do this review, and even more excited to see who our winner will be.
On top of all of this happy celebration, can you believe that my family moves in just twelve days?! I can't believe how quickly this move date has creeped up on us. I really am excited to be closer to Justin during the day though. This move is going to allow our family to spend even more time together, and I'm completely tickled about it. These past two weeks, Justin and Ava have been completely inseparable. I know she's going to be a bit crushed when she wakes up in the morning and daddy isn't the one getting her ready for the day. Their relationship is extremely special and I'm just glad that seeing daddy throughout the day is soon going to be our reality (again).
To end this on a happier note, how was everyone's New Year? I know this post is hitting the blog after the first, but I'd love to hear about how you brought in the new year! Did you go out for the night? Stay in with family or friends? Leave a comment below or shoot me an email.
Happy Saturday all!
♥- Leilani
Each year seems to go by faster than the last, and I am completely grateful that I'm able to spend all my days with Justin and our beautiful little family. I'n not entirely sure what he's got up his sleeve, but I know I'm not sharing until after the special day. This month (also) just so happens to be the second anniversary for my blog. I can't tell you how happy I am that this blog has grown to heights that were unimaginable for me at one point. What started out as documentation for those closest to me during my pregnancy, has turned into a resource for people. I am thrilled that there are long time readers, and I'm giddy at the thought of adding even more in 2015.
Because of all the good things happening this month, I have decided to give something back to my readers. I am doing a sponsored review of a Tula Baby Carrier, and I have the opportunity to give one of these carriers away to one of my lucky readers. I'm pretty sure it's actually the Tula toddler carrier, but I've heard pretty good things about this baby product. Last year I gave away an ergo baby carrier, so I'm thinking this type of giveaway will continue to be annual. I'm extremely excited to do this review, and even more excited to see who our winner will be.
On top of all of this happy celebration, can you believe that my family moves in just twelve days?! I can't believe how quickly this move date has creeped up on us. I really am excited to be closer to Justin during the day though. This move is going to allow our family to spend even more time together, and I'm completely tickled about it. These past two weeks, Justin and Ava have been completely inseparable. I know she's going to be a bit crushed when she wakes up in the morning and daddy isn't the one getting her ready for the day. Their relationship is extremely special and I'm just glad that seeing daddy throughout the day is soon going to be our reality (again).
To end this on a happier note, how was everyone's New Year? I know this post is hitting the blog after the first, but I'd love to hear about how you brought in the new year! Did you go out for the night? Stay in with family or friends? Leave a comment below or shoot me an email.
Happy Saturday all!
♥- Leilani
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