OCTOBER? Really?
Posted by Catie on October 2nd, 2011 . Filed under: Life .Hi guys! So this is the part where I tell you I’m sorry for not blogging enough, even though I have been blogging, just not here. It’s been over here. So, I’m sorry I’ve not been blogging about my personal life, but the reality of things is that- I’m just not that interesting! Ok, maybe I am, I don’t know. But lately all that’s been running through my head is “time to try for a baby- for real!” and “holy crap, wii fit is amazing!” or “what do I cook for dinner tonight?”
So, in my last post, I told you guys how I was going back to school. Well, that’s not actually gonna happen. I had a meeting with financial aid, and it turns out that private universities are FUCKING EXPENSIVE. *insert string of other expletives here* Like, really fucking expensive. I was approved for a $9500 unsubsidized stafford loan. I did not get approved for a pell grant. I also did not get approved for ANY private loan, even with a cosigner. So my total out of pocket expense for one academic year at this school? OVER TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Yes. I nearly had a heart attack too!
And the sad thing is, that didn’t include my books. *head desk* So, school is on hold indefinitely. But it’s really ok. I can still work the way I’ve been working, and it will all be fine. And, the best part is… we can finally really start trying for that baby! I wanted that more than school anyhow!
We’re hoping for a 2012 baby, but hey, if it takes longer than that I’ll be ok. For now we’re going the natural route, and if we need to we’ll speak to a doctor about conception assistance. SO. That’s my life right now. Oh, I forgot to mention… IT’S FREAKING OCTOBER! Branden and I have been married for almost 2 years already! Holy cow! Time flies, right? :D
October 2nd, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I’m sorry that school didn’t work out but I’m glad to hear that you’re going to try for a baby! That is super exciting, too! :)
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October 11th, 2011 at 12:15 am
Good luck on the baby making! I hope it happens soon for you. :)
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October 13th, 2011 at 8:16 am
Sorry to hear about the school :(
Good luck with baby making :)
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October 15th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Sorry about school not working out, have you thought about going to a community college to get a decent GPA so you can apply for scholarships and transfer to a university? Hope babies come soon for you!
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October 17th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Wishing you lots of luck on your road to conception! I’ve been following you on Twitter and can see all the baby-related posts lol.
School is so. freaking. expensive. It’s a good idea to wait if you’re having trouble getting the financing straightened out. I know a lot of people get caught in the cycle of trying to pay back loans (and I’m hoping to avoid that one myself! A bachelor’s degree, outside of my hometown, and living expenses nearly crushed me).
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October 20th, 2011 at 7:55 am
The benefit of the uni I was going to attend was the lack of basic classes. You took one english, one math, and then the rest of the classes had to do with your degree. I have a hard time taking classes where I already know the material.
We’re just gonna focus on having babies instead of going to school. lol
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October 31st, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Now it’s already the end and nearly November. Where does the time go?? Hope the baby plan works out! Hopefully twins don’t run in your family like it does mine…two babies are crazy hard! Anyhow. I tagged you in my blog ;)
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