Update

So it's been a few months since I updated here so I better do it I guess.
We're loving our new life here in MC (Montezuma Creek). We've done a little exploring of our little corner of the world. We have gone to 3 National Parks together since we moved here. We went to Mesa Verde in Colorado back in September and went to Arches and Canyonlands this last weekend. We certainly live in a beautiful place. We've both recieved callings in our little branch here. Jared is a facilitator for the 12 Step group and I am teaching Seminary (early morning, though it starts @ 7:15 which is not that early really). Jared is teaching 7 music classes at Whitehorse, and they just had their fall concert last week. We've made LOTS of friends here and have a very active social life here. Bo has become more use to people and only growls at people when they first come in our home, which is a HUGE improvement. Bo loves to play out in the practice field as often as we will let him, and he is getting use to having to be on a leash when we go out. I'm now working 30 hours a week fairly consistently with my job with ATA Services, but am hoping they will get a 3rd person to help with approvals. I recently became a consultant with Jamberry, and am looking forward to the opportunities it will bring me.
Any of you who read my personal blog have learned that we have decided to put trying to have a baby on hold temporarily. I have become regular again which we are both very grateful for, but things still have not happened for us. It has become too difficult for me emotionally. Also this will give me a chance to focus on my own health and get myself back on track to where I need to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It has been an EXTREMELY difficult decision to make, but we know this is what we need to be doing right now. We are hoping that after the holidays are over we can look into getting the medical help we need in order for us to become parents. We both appreciate all your support, concern, and prayers as we have struggled for the past year and 4 months.

So we went to the doctor last week. Mostly it was to get an idea of where to go from here now that I need to find a doctor that isn't 6 hours away. After giving him information on the last few months, he really didn't have any directions for me to take. I had a normal (actually short) cycle when not on Clomiph, so he really didn't know what to tell me because for all we know my body has FINALLY figured out what it's supposed to be doing. The only real direction he could give me is to go to a competent doctor, one who is an OB GYN. So I guess that was helpful. But he said to see how this cycles go and give him a call and I am sure he will have more helpful information.
I really just want to throw in the towel on this whole trying to get pregnant thing. But I don't want to give up on my own health. Things should be right with me, and Jared agrees on that at least.
This next bit may make me sound... to put it nicely rude.. but it needs to be said. My dear readers/friends/family please don't ask how things are going with having a baby. Please don't ask if I am pregnant yet. Don't ask why we haven't done more to have a baby. And PLEASE don't tell me to relax and have faith. It really isn't helpful. And trust me when I am pregnant or we have more information on whether or not we can even get pregnant I WILL let you know. Thanks for all your support and concern.

For all those trying to get your own little miracle... PLEASE DO NOT be afraid to let me know. Just because mine hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean I won't be TOTALLY thrilled for you. Don't feel that you have to hide the most exciting news you've ever had.

We've got a Job!!!

We received a job offer over the weekend. We did some evaluating as well as fasting and prayer. And... WE'VE ACCEPTED!!!

It's a full time teaching job at Whitehorse High in the San Juan County School District. Jared will be teaching Music (various classes that he's able to decide on) and most likely 1 drama class(his choice this time). Whitehorse is located in Montezuma Creek, which is about 40 minutes from Blanding, Utah. It's on the Navajo Indian Reservation, which means most of the students are Navajo. It'll be a little of a culture shock that's for sure. (Some of the signs in the school are in English AND the Navajo language).

There is teacher housing available right behind the school (yes we will basically be living at the school lol). They generally only take pets smaller than our Bo, but they said they'd make an exception (guessing because we said that Bo is part of our family and we wouldn't take the job if he wasn't allowed). That was our biggest concern after reading the housing policy, so hearing that all 3 of us can live there was a HUGE relief. Housing there is VERY cheap. A 3 bedroom with Bo would cost a little bit more than what we paid for our first apartment in Cedar (the TINY 1 bedroom with barely a kitchen). They are like a duplex all on 1 level, which is awesome (though sharing a wall with someone else again is going to take some getting use to). Because the housing is owned by the district, our rent and everything will just come out of his monthly salary (well at least once school starts and his contract actually starts). I can access my work's website through the school's internet (YAY!), but we will probably come up with a back up option as well. From what we heard from fellow teachers we met on Saturday the utility bills aren't too bad, except for propane (I wasn't surprised about that though, propane is pretty expensive).

It doesn't snow there really, and it gets fairly hot in the summer. It looked and felt a little like Ridgecrest while we were there on Saturday actually. There is lots of hiking and things close to where we will be, not to mention all the national parks in that area.

So instead of moving in with my parent's in 2 weeks, we'll be moving to Montezuma Creek (that is if they have a unit available by then). It means only moving once and having the entire summer to get use to the area and the culture.

I am still really nervous about this move (it is a big move). It'll put us further away from our family (though I will be closer to my sister but it's still a 6 hour drive there). It's REALLY out in the middle of nowhere (we would be driving an hour to go grocery shopping - the place we hear is best to go to is actually in Colorado).

But we'll still have our Bo, I can keep my job, and we'll have each other no matter how this all pans out.

We're Moving

Wayne County School District decided to not renew Jared's teaching contract for the next school year. Reasons unknown as to why, but it came as quite a shock to all of us. We've known since end of March, but wanted to keep it hush hush for a while. But now that we are moving in less than a month, well there is no sense in keeping it quiet. We don't have another teaching job yet, so we have no idea where we will be going next. But my parents have been kind enough to let us live with them AGAIN. This time around we will have to get a storage unit for all our things because there is no where for them at my parents. Everything (minus our clothing) we own has to get boxed up so it can be in storage for a few months. We've accumulated enough stuff that we actually need to rent a trailer to get everything moved because 1 horse trailer wont do it anymore.
I am starting to feel overwhelmed. I don't know how I am going to get this place all packed up and the house cleaned before Memorial Day and still work (2 more clients have been added for next month) and get another doctors appointment in before the move (yes I am still NOT pregnant or regular). Oh and I am not going to be able to start on the packing and cleaning until next week because I am headed to Women's Conference with my mom-in-law tomorrow. (So not ready to go out of town tomorrow - HUNDREDS of approvals to do still, though I am way excited.)
Not sure how things will work out, but I know they will... somehow.

3 Years

I can't believe it's been 3 years already. Some days it feels like it was just yesterday. Then again it seems like we've always been married. We've been through a lot these past 3 years. School, being poor, thoughts of divorce, Graduation, living with my parents, living in our first home, getting our first dog together, struggling to have a child, and many more. BUT I would do it all over again. Because though things were ridiculously hard, Jared and I have become closer. Becoming Mrs Marisa Wonnacott was the best decision I ever made. Looking forward to the many years ahead and seeing where this life will lead us. I love you Jared.

Baby Path

Well as you may or may not know we are trying to have a baby. We've been trying for... wow almost 9 months now. I finally went to the doctor this last Tuesday (2/18) for the standard check up and stuff with my OB and was able to talk about the issues we've been having. Dr Steele (he's the best, but in SLC so it makes things difficult sometimes) said everything looked ok and wanted to do a blood test to see if/why I'm not ovulating. I got the results back yesterday... progesterone levels are on the very low end of "normal" (explaining being late but not pregnant) and also that my thyroid is high(possible reason why weight loss for me is difficult right now). I now have another appointment with him on Tuesday. Jared and I aren't sure how far we are willing to go to actually get pregnant, but know for sure we want me to be "regular" again. We know we want children and want me to be healthy. We are both hoping that whatever my doctor has a do next will be helpful. I am VERY nervous about this whole process, probably because of my biology background (it's a blessing and a curse). But I trust my doctor, and don't have to face this alone. Jared isn't able to come to these appointments really because of work (he'd have to take the day off even if we had a doctor closer by the way), but thankfully my mom is able to go to these with me. I am honestly hoping that things will work out for the best.

Photo Contest

Jared and I are in a photo contest through Jordan Credit Union (I use to work there and have an account with them still because they are aweseom). If we win the grand prize we will win a 1 night stay at the Anniversary Inn and a gift card. How awesome is that! BUT, we need everyone out there to vote for our picture in order to win. SO go vote so we can win!



Photo Contest



THANKS!