Collective Sigh...

Well, as it turns out, there is no more good news. :( I miscarried right at 3 months. They said a quarter of all pregnancies end in miscarriage! Oddly enough, it was comforting, in a way. At least I'm not alone! You and wrack your brain for things that you did wrong (position when you're sleeping, eating something, lifting something heavy, etc) but in the end that's just how Allah (swt) wanted it. There is nothing left to do is pray and try again, insha'Allah.

Also, no more kitty. :( He climbed up on a roof one rainy night and when I went to get help, he disappeared! I thought maybe he jumped and got hurt, or possibly died, but I looked and and didn't see anything or hear anything, for that matter. He's been missing since the Saturday following Thanksgiving. I'm still looking! I miss Moufasa, terribly. There's a void in my life now, and I don't have the heart to get another kitten in his place. I also don't have the heart to pack up his food and toys to give away, because I keep hoping he'll come back, or that I'll find him somehow. I did put up signs, and even offered a reward for his safe return, but I'm starting to lose hope.

Anyway...life goes on, I suppose.

Good News!

(This isn't really about my cat, but the last paragraph is). So, since I got married, I've been bombarded by relatives and friends asking me if I had any "good news." Well, I do, now! Some may have preferred that I had it sooner, but this is a decent time for me. Not too early, not too late; just right! Something akin to Goldilocks.

So far, I am two months along and not showing. The only thing visible is my nausea. I can't hide that. It's nothing specific, although oily, heavy curries and meat kind of trigger it. I'm more into vegetables and fruit right now. Or anything that won't give me indigestion.

I didn't realize how tired I would be.....consistently. If I don't get a nap by 3-5, I pretty much have to be asleep by 9:30 or 9. Crazy! And speaking of...I'm about to doze off right about now. One more thing, I found out that I can continue to go to the gym! This is exciting, because I'd rather not be completely out of shape by the end of 9 months. I haven't gone since I found out; I'd been waiting to clear it with my docotor, but since she approved it, I'm planning on going tomorrow! I didn't used to enjoy gym when I was in school, but it really does boost me up and makes me feel energized and, well, healthy. And it prompts me to eat healthier, too. All in all, a good feeling.

The one thing I am worried about is my cat. I got him when he was a kitten in February and I've grown really attached to him. Do I have to get rid of him? I don't change his litter, or even go near it. But I read a pamphlet that that said to avoid contact with cats. We bathe him every week, so he's pretty clean. But I'm concerned about his shedding. I can't bear to give him away, so if anyone has any suggestions.....?

I Found a Writing Partner!!

I've searched for the longest time for a person to to to read and critique my writing and for me to do the same for them. I have been in several writing groups through classes, but I wasn't able to connect to anyone. I've known this girl since I was in high school and lost contact with her during college. I happened to be up late last night and wound up talking to her and voila!

We're both sickeningly enthusiastic about our projects, so hopefully it goes well. I hope if any one happens across this, it will encourage them to do the same. Even if you just want to improve your writing, want to take up a hobby or just try something new to counter the monotony in your life, I'm sure it will be fulfilling as long as you pour heart and soul into your writing.

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I think that's all I have to say for now.