Thankful!!!!!

Ok now for a more upbeat post. I meant to do this on thanksgiving but time got away from me.

We all know what I'm thankful for this year.  It's no secret.  I'm so thankful Mason made it into this world safely. I think that is why I don't give 2 shits about my "birth experience." Or, even my pregnancy experience.  I had a harder time with that emotionally just because I felt like we couldn't catch a break. But now, I don't care.  It's not what I wanted but who gives a rats ass when it resulted in having a healthy boy.  This year was tough...but not nearly as tough as infertility or spending another childless Christmas! And at least I have my rainbow at the end of that very long storm.

So with that said, my thankful list for 2014.

I'm thankful for Mason. Period.

I'm thankful for all the morning snuggles, giggles, and smiles he gives me.

I'm thankful that he looks to me and G when he's hurting, even when there is nothing we can do to help.

I'm thankful for my hubby waiting on me hand and foot through bed rest. And for him helping me keep somewhat sane this year.

I'm thankful my marriage was strong enough to withstand infertility. Not all of them do.

I'm thankful for my parents for so many reasons. Without them, we wouldn't have been able to do ivf so soon. We would not have little man this Christmas.  And they came down a lot to help me while I was on bed rest, even when my mom wasn't feeling super well.

I'm thankful for my friends who took time out of their busy lives and visited me constantly in the hospital or at home and never minimized anything I was going through.

I'm thankful for my workout partner and that I am back at it!

I'm thankful kari and I were pregnant at the same time!  It helped a lot to be able to talk to her.

I'm thankful for all the amazing love and support I recieved through infertility, ivf, and pregnancy. I had a lot if supporters and I will never forget all the messages, calls, texts and visits.  And I hope I can repay everyone when they are going through rough times.  Or pay it forward.  It makes such a difference knowing people care.

I'm thankful for my haters. They give me more motivation to succeed! ;)

I'm thankful for my willpower and determination in everything I do.  I just need to work on the "patience" part.

I'm thankful for what I do for a living. Even though art is not a reliable or consistent source or income, and even the money I do make from it is minimal, I love doing it and it allows me to make my own schedule, which, in turn, allows me to be home with Mason when I need to be!!!

I'm thankful for our 5 little snowflakes (frozen embryos) that are waiting for us!

I could keep going but I'll just end with the fact that I'm thankful for this life I've made for myself.  It's not perfect.  But what would be the fun of that? I love my family. I hope to add to it someday but if Mason is all we get, I will be happy and thankful!

Happy (late) Thanksgiving!  Now time for Christmas decorations!!!!