Post by countthestars on Nov 9, 2017 10:24:06 GMT -5
What has changed in your life in the last 5 years? My time hop says that we closed on our land 5 years ago today. I texted H and he said "Wow, a lot has changed since then". We are extremely fortunate that it's been mostly good.
For us: Built a house Had a kid (DD) went on some vacations Bought a car Had another kid (DS) went on some more vacations put in a walkway, patio, and sun room addition 3 new nieces/nephews and 2 on the way 3 family weddings Cancer diagnosis for MIL
Hmm...5 years ago today I was 6 months pregnant with DS. Since then:
DS was born DH got his PhD We moved out of our apartment into our first house We built and moved into our second house We bought a new SUV I went back to work part-time DS started school
5 years we had just moved into our current house. Since then:
Got pregnant and had DS3 DH got a new car DH got 3 new jobs DS1 & DS2 started school My grandfather and step-father both passed away I inherited a car We bought a vacation house My career really took off (literally...I launched a satellite)
- I've had two children - I bought a new car (and then sold it because I got a free company car) when... - I changed jobs - H has worked for the same company, but in three different locations - I've gone to 4 music festivals - We've started to "remodel" our basement by adding new trim and updating paint and carpet - I've visited two states I had never been to (NJ, NY)
5 years ago, DH and I were practically newlyweds, having just celebrated our first anniversary. We travelled frequently, and went out several times a week. Since then...
We had DS at the end of 2014, and that's when everything changed! We upgraded to a larger home in 2016, and had a loss at 22 weeks. Cue major depression until this year, when I became pregnant again with a heart-healthy little girl. Our little rainbow was just born last month.
5 years ago, we were child free, with no idea how much our lives would change once we started our family. Other things have changed since then, but having kids has basically been the catalyst for all of them.
Since then: I went back to work. We bought h’s truck H got his DPT and his OCS certification. H was promoted. We moved from Alaska to Kansas Had another baby. MIL passed away. H finished another year long school program. Moved to Colorado I went back to work again.
This is forcing me to think of the good that has happened and not just the bad.
In the past 5 years we've:
- Sold the condo I owned and bought our current house - Traveled a bit to Europe, Hawaii and FL (WDW). As well as did other random road trips to Boston and DC - I lost a decent amount of weight - like 15 pounds - and have kept most of it off - Had a MMC - Had BB in a traumatic and dramatic way 9 weeks early - Lost my job - But found another one with lightening speed and increased my salary 30% in a year - Lost my father - My mom was diagnosed with cancer
The past two years have been hard to find a bright spot, but for the most part, BB is that bright spot. That kid is my heart.
Home improvements - major/$$$ foundation repair, installed an automatic garage door, minor landscaping improvements I was promoted at work FIL died We fell into adopting a third cat oldest cat needed ear surgery went on vacations to Maine, Pacific Northwest, Montreal, Chicago, Boston, London/Paris/Brussels I got a new car miscarriage had DD
- Taken some amazing vacations (a few international) - Re done our kitchen - Installed a back patio - Started more than one new job (DH) - Promotions (both of us) - Qualified for and run the Boston Marathon (me) - Run multiple marathons in multiple states (both of us) - Bought and sold vehicles - Had a baby - Lost my step dad to Cancer
raangoli , a week before we found out we were pregnant, my step dad was diagnosed with cancer. Then 3 weeks before my due date, he passed away. I can definitely relate to dd being the bright spot. Thank god we had her and my pregnancy this last year. It's so bittersweet, but I know it's so great for my mom to have her to focus on.
Post by usuallylurking on Nov 9, 2017 11:20:09 GMT -5
5 years ago DS1 was 2.5 and DS2 was 3 months old. In the last 5 years we...
Moved from AK to WA (back to my family) (rented) H changed jobs and was gone 6-8 weeks at a time, home for 2-3, then repeat (but helped us financially and I could SAH) My aunt died Had DS3 My grandma died 😢 (very much our matriarch, especially after my mom passed when we were young) Moved into a different rental I had weightloss surgery (and lost 130 lbs) DS1 started Kinder (now 2nd grade) My aunt died We bought our house!! Got pregnant with DS4 H got a different job locally and became a "fulltime husband" Had DS4 The past year has been amazing having H home, even if there's no big "we did this" during that time H and I opened a daycare/started our hobby farm and it has drastically improved our financial picture
5 years ago we were living in a 2 bedroom condo I had bought when I was single. Since then...
-lots of camping, hiking, backpacking -we moved to cheaper cost of living and bought our first house -got pregnant and had our first loss -some vacations and lots of house projects -DH changed jobs -DH fell off our roof and survived (5 day hospital stay including 3 nights in ICU) -pregnant again and second loss -finally pregnant with rainbow baby and had C -I quit my job to be a SAHM -family vacation to Lake Tahoe -put house up for sale, took 9 months to sell -got pregnant again and had L -moved to new city 2 months before L was born -DH got a new job very close to home -lost my mom earlier this year
Post by HoneySpider on Nov 9, 2017 11:30:10 GMT -5
I feel there is a lot I'm going to forget:
Found out about the issues with baby #1, decided to TFMR Started Through the Heart Graduated with my Ed.D. Quit my full-time job Sold our house/moved into a rental FIL passed away Went on an amazing trip to Italy Dealt with DH's health issues Started teaching online Moved from TX to NJ (temporarily) and then DC DH started a new job Several TTC-related procedures for me Pregnancy #2/miscarriage Pregnancy #3/DS born Moved from the city to the suburbs Started with LLR Pregnancy #4/miscarriage
ETA: Pregnancy #5 - Got my BFP yesterday!
A lot has changed for sure and there have been a lot of really high highs and really low lows
DH was promoted. We took multiple cruises. Paid off our car and student loans. Had DS. Parents went through messy divorce. I was promoted. Renovated two bathrooms and laundry. Got pregnant again.
Wait what? Did we know this? (I haven't been on much lately)
DH was promoted. We took multiple cruises. Paid off our car and student loans. Had DS. Parents went through messy divorce. I was promoted. Renovated two bathrooms and laundry. Got pregnant again.
Congratulations!!! Did I miss an announcement? So happy for you guys!!
DH was promoted. We took multiple cruises. Paid off our car and student loans. Had DS. Parents went through messy divorce. I was promoted. Renovated two bathrooms and laundry. Got pregnant again.
Wait what? Did we know this? (I haven't been on much lately)
Post by liveintheville on Nov 9, 2017 11:35:49 GMT -5
We lost 2 pets Gained 3 pets Bought a new condo Went to Anguilla Went to outer banks Kid 1 was in kindergarten Kid 2 was 2 years old My FIL died My mom was deemed cancer free H had a different job
5 years ago I had just moved back to the area I grew up in from 800 miles away. So, I have since:
-Met, started dating and married my H -Bought a house, renovated much of it, sold it and bought a second house -Had 2 kids, plus had 3 additional early miscarriages -I am on my 4th job (contractor/consultant, so not as weird as that sounds) and now make 80 percent more than I did when I first moved -Bought 2 cars, including a minivan, which 5-years-ago-Me would never believe
I ran 2 half marathons We almost got divorced DH got a new job We bought/sold houses and moved to a new town to start over We had 4 miscarriages and multiple failed IUI/IVFs We traveled a ton: Martinique, Turks & Caicos, National Parks out west, Florida, Iceland, long weekends all over the Northeast We sunk a ton into our home: new roof, gutters, shutters, siding, paint, porch, patio, insulation, appliances and some restoration of historic elements I got a new job We made amazing friends in our new community Our marriage is stronger than ever Trump won I grew away from my parents and brother My last embryo from IVF took.
It hasn't been boring, that is for sure.
I do feel like this was a defining moment of the past 5 years. Ugh.
- Puppy Derkins joined the family - Travel! Italy, Ireland, Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Puerto Rico... - I did my first half marathon (and 2nd, and 3rd) and first half ironman (and 2nd, and 3rd), swam my first open water 10k, and did a bunch of other races. Then got pregnant and tried a little to stay at it and mostly didn't succeed. - We climbed the last 14 of the 46 Adirondack high peaks (did last 6 pregnant), and became 46rs. - My brother got married - Hobbes was born - my mom died - I became an equity partner at work - Calvin changed jobs - 10th wedding anniversary - Calvin changed jobs again
Man, the stuff in the first half of the last 5 years was a lot more exciting on average.
- Got married - Bought our first house together - Had a baby (and another on the way now) - Went on lots of awesome trips together - Renovated our house - Adopted out dog
Post by Ashley&Scott on Nov 9, 2017 11:52:46 GMT -5
5 years ago DS1 was 10 months old. Since then:
-sold my dad's house (he moved to a nursing home) -DH was laid off after 10 years at his company -went to Disney -DH had a few temp jobs & then landed a permanent position -a few vacations & weddings, our nephew was born -got pregnant -got a new car -DS1 graduated from preschool -DS2 was born -DS1 started Kindergarten -10th wedding anniversary
And although I am liking most posts, like countthestars, I am not ignoring the lows. I wish we could have a group hug or something for making it through the many low points we have all had.
We started TTC Bought a house. My alma mater joined the SEC. I started a new job in the newborn nursery. DH started a new job. Went to Disney World. Turned 30. DH's company got acquired. Got a new hearing aid (thanks to awesome insurance from DH's new company). Went through IUIs and IVF and finally had our son. Lost one grandfather. Applied to and started nurse practitioner school. Bought a new house across the state and sold the old one. Left the job I liked with the people I loved. Moved. Started the new job I like with the people I'm still getting used to. Renovating our new home. Failed FET. Lost the other grandfather. Dad had a stroke. Starting IVF again. Getting another new hearing aid.
Post by minniemouse on Nov 9, 2017 11:59:56 GMT -5
We’ve been pretty stable. Only a few big things. Had DD2 GMIL passed away Major house damage an ice storm led to some big renovations that were not planned for. 2 Disney trips and another one coming up in 2 weeks My niece was born Dh finally got a CPAP machine after years of nagging him to get a sleep study ETA- how could i forget getting a new job?