Sabrina's Adventures

Health Update

I went for my ultrasound today and the nurse seems to think everything is fine. She said that it will just take time to heal but everything should be okay. I will feel better once I hear these words from my OB-GYN.

She said it's like a blister on your skin; once it burst, it just takes time to heal. So, I may be in pain; but I think it was great news today!!

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts.

I Do Not Like July

Last July, I had a tubal pregnancy that about killed me....This past Friday night, we went to see Ashley perform at the Colonnade in Fort Oglethorpe. During the performance, I had to use the restroom and once I came back to my seat; I got a sudden pain in my pelvic area.

The pain was the exact same feeling I had last July except I was conscious and didn't feel like I was sick. The pain was excruciating and I probably should have gone to the ER; however, I hate going to the hospital.

Finally on Sunday, I called my doctor's office answering service and left a message to get an appointment ASAP. I saw the doctor today and it wasn't good news. Supposedly, I ovulated and when the follicle burst; blood went back into my ovary. I think that's what the doctor said. All I know is something(follicle/cyst) erupted and blood is in my ovary.

I have an ultrasound appointment tomorrow at 3:00 pm; please pray for me. I get the feeling that God has something in store for me other than motherhood. I don't understand why; but I guess it's not my place to.

Overwhelming Day

This morning, mom and I went to yard sales and then went to Panera Bread to eat. While at Panera's, which just happens to be by David's Bridal, we decided to just go in and "window" shop.

Seeing as this is my first and only wedding; I didn't know you couldn't just walk in and try on dresses. You have to register and then you have to meet with a consultant, pick out 3 gowns and then try them on.

The trying them on part was very OVERWHELMING. I mean here I was in a standard size dressing room with 3 wedding gowns and myself in it. First one I tried on was a little big(always a good feeling) and was pretty but didn't talk to me. The second one I tried on fit just right(well a little big in the breast area) and definitely said, "Buy me, I'm the one". I went ahead and tried on the third one to make sure and then tried on the second one again.

The trying on of four dresses and then parading out in front of everyone and what felt like 50 floor length mirrors was a bit much. Of course, then they made you up with your headpiece and veils. By the time we left there, I was so relieved to have made it out alive.

Needless to say, I have my wedding dress picked out and in layaway. I absolutely love it and I love my mom for being by my side. She's the best!!!

The End of Harry Potter?

I went to Walmart to get my bracelet for Harry Potter. The bracelets are color coded as follows:

RED - Gryffindor
GREEN - Slytherin
BLUE - Ravenclaw
YELLOW - Hufflepuff

The Red bracelets means you are first in line to get a book. I got 2 red bracelets and actually the Walmart worker ended up giving me 2 of each colors; which I don't mind because I love Harry Potter.

I'll be leaving in about an hour and half to go back to Walmart to pick up my book!!! I definitely will be starting it as soon as I get it and will more than likely be done by Sunday, possibly tomorrow.

Don't worry, though, I won't spoil anything for anyone that reads my blog. Happy Reading!!

Invitation Ideas

I haven't really blogged much this week because I really don't have much to talk about.

The wedding is still over a year away, so it's not like I can give you much details about it. It's still too early to be planning; but don't get me wrong, I have ideas; just too early to make them happen.

I do have a question/request for anyone and everyone who reads my blog.

I want my wedding invitations to be different, unique, wild, etc. For example, if you get married on the beach; a unique invitation is doing your invitation as a message in a bottle. Things like that are what I'm looking for.

Since I'm not getting married on the beach, I want something different. I searched the web and I did find a really cute idea. You make your invitation to look like a movie ticket. Cute, but I'm sure done before.

If anyone has a great imagination; I would welcome your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

Date

We have set a date for the wedding. It will be August 30, 2008. I have picked out a dress; however, due to the fact of Shane occasionally reads my blog; I can't give you any details on it.

More details to follow.

I just realized, next year is a leap year!!! And we are definitely making a BIG leap.

The Proposal

As you may know, we just got back from our family vacation from Orlando, FL. We got back around 4:30 am Monday morning and of course, all immediately slept.

Later that evening after everyone was gone and it was just me and Shane; he brought out the ring. He then preceded to tell me that he carried it in his pocket to every place we went in Florida waiting for the perfect time to propose.

His plan was to propose while we dined with Shamu; however, it was so hot and everyone was so tired from all the walking, I decided against dinner with Shamu. Chance #1 ruined.

Next, we were going to a Pirates Dinner Adventure Theater and he planned on proposing there also. We were running late so he didn't get a chance to talk with anyone beforehand. Chance #2 ruined.

So, after he told me all this; he got jumped down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes. He then said, "The reason I'm still down here is because that hurt like heck and I can't get up!".....hahaha

And that's how Shane proposed to me.

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words....

Yes, that is an engagement ring and yes, Shane and I are engaged. We didn't set a date yet because it's not something we are going to rush into; but we will keep you informed when a date gets set.

Family Vacation