We're here! Well...we've been here for 2 weeks now...but no internet until this weekend. So far, we are loving Massachusetts and not really missing Chicago. But there are a few things we miss, and a few things we don't like about Massachusetts. First, we miss grided streets. I realize how much we depended on a street system that makes logical sense and am thankful for the time we had it, but now I find myself wondering where I am a lot of the time. Thank goodness for GPS. Second, I miss being able to buy my alcohol at the grocery store. It's such a waste of time to have to go to two places...an irritation that is livable...but annoying none-the-less. Third, I miss drivers that are somewhat curtious. People actually speed up here in order to prevent you from changing lanes. Massholes. So far, that is it...but I am sure the list will grow a little in the next few months as we adjust.
Some semi-exciting things have happened since we moved. First, we upgraded to a queen-sized bed. That extra 6 inches really makes a difference! And ever since, I have woken up without any joint pain. Woohoo! Second, we upgraded our entertainment system...from the 19inch my dad bought me when I was in college, to a 37inch flat-screen. I know this is not a giant TV or anything...but in comparison, I feel like I'm sitting in front of the big-screen at the theatre. Also, today, we pick up our marriage license and later this week, we are going to legalize our marriage in Boston. I'm pretty excited to have the same rights as every other married couple (at least when I am in New England).
So far, we've been doing a lot of exploring, which has been fun. We've discovered that Worcester restaurants are much cheaper than we are used to...which means we can probably afford to go out a little more than we used to...so that is great. Also, we played an impromptu game of Bocce Ball with some locals while we were walking our dog through the park the other night. That was a weird--but fun experience. We also walked the grounds of Worcester State Hospital as it was getting dark. That was creepy, actually. And we have hung out with some blog friends a few times...which was lovely.
As far as baby stuff goes...we aren't totally sure what we are doing right now. We may start a few home tries just for the hell of it...we may take another month off. We are researching good RE's in the UMASS system (and elsewhere) for November when the health insurance kicks in. And from there, it will all depend on what the RE says. If they want us on a new fertility drug with IUI's...fine. If they want us to continue on with IVF...fine. At least that is how I am feeling. I think KB would prefer not to go right to IVF. But I am so tired of this game and every day my baby obsession grows. I have a lot of fabric sitting in the closet and it takes all my strength to not start turning it into new baby outfits. Plus, our guest bedroom would be so much better as a nursury. Right now, it is so hodge-podge. I need a unified theme. Baby seems like a good theme.
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