Really hoping it's the best year ever!

I've been getting my classroom ready for back to school this last little while. As some of you know the school has been under renovations so it has been kind of a crazy process getting things ready for children to actually be able to occupy the building. The school looks awesome and the stage is set for us to have an amazing year. It has got me to thinking about the changes I am making in my own life (kind of like the changes being made to the school). I have decided to make some lifestyle changes, starting with the food that I eat. I have decided to eat more healthfully (begin to eliminate my unhealthy food vices and replace those bad habits with good habits) and carry a water bottle with me at all times and drink from it regularly. I am also going to begin to be more active. These changes are necessary for me to lead a long, healthy life and in order for me to pass down healthy habits to my future children. These changes are also necessary so that I can better prepare myself for IVF. I could stand to lose a few pounds. I'm not unhappy with myself, I love me as I am, but...improvements could always be made. With our plans for IVF sitting around Easter/Spring break time next year I have some time to focus on these health goals and really try to achieve them. Thankfully my family (mother, sisters, husband...etc) have all been making healthy changes so that I am not alone (like I have been in the past). It is nearly impossible to be successful in making healthy lifestyle changes if you are going in alone.
Needless to say it has been an interesting year so far, from extreme despair over the fact that we are unable to conceive naturally, to extreme happiness with the birth of my beautiful niece, and the changes that have been made personally in my life. I am excited for the school year in our new and improved building...and I am excited for this year in my personal life, as it is a new journey for health and wellness as well as the journey to finally become pregnant via IVF.
I love you all so much and you have been very supportive.
Thanks so much for being there!

Jen