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Calling All Women of Strength!!!

A Strong Woman VS. A Woman Of Strength


A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape…
But a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything…
But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the better of her…
But a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…
A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face…
But a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey…
But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.

Author Unknown.
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)
Rachjas: Our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family! Lap 10/27
Scripps: You're in our thoughts & prayers! (appt Tomorrow!)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6 pounds! Check out his handsome pics! =)

Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 36 weeks with Hayden!!! We're all praying for a healthy delivery!!!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 25 weeks with Adalynn!!! =) (appt 9/29!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 17 weeks!!! (appt Tuesday!)
Looloo: BFP!!! 16 Weeks! (appt 9/22!)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 11 Weeks with our twins! (appt 9/25!)
sbumblebeeo: BFP! 10 Weeks! (appt 9/18!)

Keyan: Lupron is just about out of her system & she can ttc again!!! =)
Guesito: Meeting with new RE 10/1 & is a proud grandma! Check out baby's pics!

Lina: CD12
pyar: CD12
jmh2005: CD14
ad_06: CD14
mamatina: CD24
Hannah: CD25
Naf: CD25
mrspace: CD27
Candie: CD35
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Scripps:  Good luck tomorrow!!!  Keep us posted =)

Guesito:  What a lovely name & her pics are adorable!  Enjoy every moment =)

dnikki:  Your appt is coming up so quickly!  I sure hope your little one is cooperating ;)
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WOW I am so excited for you... I have been bursting to here your news!! This is just fabulous I am beaming with excitement for you my dear friend!!! Post soon...

Your friend
Monie xx
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)
Rachjas: Our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family! Lap 10/27
Scripps: You're in our thoughts & prayers!

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6 pounds! Check out his handsome pics! =)

Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 37 weeks with Hayden!!! We're all praying for a healthy delivery!!!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 26 weeks with Adalynn!!! =) (appt 9/29!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 18 weeks!!! (anatomy scan Monday!?)
Looloo: BFP!!! 18 Weeks! (appt Tuesday!)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 12 Weeks with our twins! (appt Friday!) (anatomy scan 11/11)
sbumblebeeo: BFP! 11 Weeks!

Keyan: Lupron is just about out of her system & she can ttc again!!! =)
Guesito: Meeting with new RE 10/1 & is a proud grandma! Check out baby's pics!

kmcarino:  CD10
Lina: CD19
pyar: CD19
jmh2005: CD21
ad_06: CD21
mamatina: CD31
Hannah: CD32
Naf: CD32
mrspace: CD34
Candie: CD42
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mrspace:  Well, it sounds like you made dh's b-day very special =)  I hope he enjoyed it!

dnikki: I think that's a good plan.  Good luck!  I agree that it's probably the receptionist giving the general response.  I didn't ask my ob about having an anatomy scan.  She brought it up, so I assumed it was done for everyone, but maybe it's 'cause I'm older?  having twins?  my uterus issue?  Who knows?!  Have you called your insurance to find out if it's covered & if it's not authorized, how much it will cost?  

sbumblebeeo:  I'm SO happy you had such a happy appt! =)  I knew you would, but I totally understand why you were so nervous.  Isn't it just amazing to see his/her doing so well!?  I'm very happy for you & dh!  DId you buy something for the baby?  How is dh's grandma doing?  I hope you were able to have a celebratory weekend! =)  When is your next appt?

leighanne:  It's great to hear from you, but sorry about the difficulties with Jaedyn's dad ;(  I can imagine it's been tough, but I'm happy to hear you're continuing to try to work it out.  Wow, 7 months already!?  It's amazing how fast time flies!  I'm gonna see if you posted new pics =)

Hannah:  That's great you went on vacation to get away & relax a bit! =)  Where did you go?  Have you had your HSG exam yet?  Hang in there! We're pulling for you =)

scripps:  Wow, what a difference a new doc makes, huh!?  That's great that you're so happy with him.  I hadn't heard of IMCI, but we also did ICSI, so I hope the combination is just what you two need!  It's exciting to have a new gameplan =)  Will you start IVF again soon?  I'm off all meds, but I'm continuing to take my prenatals, extra folic acid, vitamin C, fish oil and iron.  How about you?  Are you taking your prenatals?  That's great you're not drinking!  =) By the way, Phillipe shouldn't be drinking either while you're ttc.  Whatever he does will affect his sperm for approx 3 months.  So, he's probably not going crazy or anything, but just keep that in mind.  It's better for you both to be extra healthy :)  Yes, I'm excited for my u/s on Friday, especially 'cause dh will be going with me & we'll be listening for their heartbeats for the first time! =)

luvkayln:  I'm with you this weekend.  I had to get up early yesterday to clean before my parents came to pick me up =)  dh had to go to work for 5 hours & my parents and I went to lunch & shopped.  We had gotten them Hollywood Bowl tickets for last night, so they were in town :)  We had a good time & like you, I don't have to clean today =)  My MIL planned the quilt to be my squares around the edges & something else in the middle, but it all depends on how many squares I do! =)  She said she'll put it all together while she's babysitting!  Yes, I'll definitely make a square for each memorable event, including their bunkbed u/s! =)  That's great that you'll be cutting back at work soon.  I can't even imagine being on my feet as much as you are!  My feet have ached since almost day 1 & even after shopping for an hour+ yesterday, I was exhausted!!!  Take it easy & I hope your hip feels better!  Awww, that's awesome that Sean's dad called him ;)  I hope they have a great day & are able to start mending their relationship.  That's awesome that he made that step! =)  Have a great day!!!
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sbumblebeeo: Yayyyy!!! I'm SO happy for you! How aweseome that your little one caught up and you're now out of the m/c scare! You are absolutely right, this time you ARE getting your baby so enjoy every second of it!! :) I say celebrate and go buy something for your baby! And then when you find out the sex, you can REALLY go crazy shopping!! On the other hand, I'm so very sorry to hear about dh's grandma! That post just broke my heart as I was reading it! How was she doing when you went to see her?

Mommyin10- How sweet, I love the "Two beautifully beating hearts"... that's perfect! Maybe on one you can put something about them starting their twin bond when they had their "bunkbed" u/s! :) Hhmm.. how big is this quilt going to be?! We can think of lots of cute ideas to put on there! lol ;) Yeah, I've been working all weekend. Last night we had a Reception, and honestly, the banquets are starting to kick my butt. I have to take lots of breaks b/c my body is so unbalanced b/c of my tummy, and my left hip has really been hurting for the last few days. It's not spreading, I remember what that feels like. It's almost like I pulled it or something and if I move wrong, I get this awful pinching feeling like I can't walk on it. :( I told Sean to give me a couple weeks and I'll cut my hours back. I want to get my doctor paid off for the delivery so I can get that out of the way, but I will continue to take it very easy, I promise! ;) Hope you are having a great weekend!

Scripps- I bet you do feel better letting your old doctor know how you felt! I think some doctor's are truely in it for the money, whereas other's have their hearts solely in it. I'm just glad you were able to find a new doctor who is so involved in your case and truely wants to see you get your baby! :) I'm excited for you to be able to start trying again, and I just know it will happen so soon for you!!!!

Leighanne- It's so good to hear from you! Wow, I can't believe Jaedyn is already 7 months old and getting teeth! Aww...!! :) I am sorry to hear about you and his daddy though. I really hope things get better with the two of you, and I am happy to hear you are both still really trying to work on things. Give Jaedyn lots of love from us all! :)

Well, not much going on with me... Usually today is my cleaning day, but I got it all done before work yesterday so it's a chill day for me! :) I think I'll organize my cabinets today and get Adalynn's bottles washed and sanitized and find a spot for them. I'm excited for my appointment in a week to see how much she has grown! :) Sean and his dad aren't very close, and Sean always tries to act like it doesn't bother him, but when we talk about it you can just hear the hurt in his voice. But yesterday out of the blue, his dad called him and asked him if he wanted to go fishing with him today, so I thought that was so cool! It was sad because when his dad called his phone yesterday, he looked at it and shock was all over his face when he said "It's my dad!"
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I just read everything since my last post in order to catch up with everyone.

Dnikki: I think your plan is good.  My guess is that the scan you want is very expensive and doctors are discouraged from doing it by insurance companies.  Hopefully, once you explain your history, they'll do it.  If you happen to have the test that indicated the irregularity in the first scan you did on your son, you might take it as evidence.

sbumblebee: It was fun to read your happy, relieved post.  Congratulations!

kmcarino: I'll be with you before long in taking shots, so we can commiserate.

guesito: Glad your home is such a happy place now!  I'll be interested to read what treatment you decide to pursue.

luvkayln: I hope things have settled at home.  I went out to dinner with Philippe and a couple that are friends of his.  She is pregnant and I'm not drinking, so the men had their own bottle.  I guess they are the same the world over!

mommyin10: You must be so excited for your ultrasound this week.  More pictures!  Are you taking any medication now, or just prenatal vitamins?

Last Monday, our new doctor started by saying that the sperm test revealed that even more of the sperm are bad.  We must do IMCI, a process that uses a powerful microscope to select that good sperm, then ICSI, which injects it into the egg.

Our previous doctor was just doing IMCI, thus filling my precious eggs with, in all probability, bad sperm.  Apparently, a lot of sperm look normal but have "vacuoles" or holes in their heads.   So they can fertilize eggs but often result in miscarriages.

Two days later--after 6 weeks of silence and taking off on vacation without leaving me anyone to contact, my previous doctor wrote me an email and had the nerve to say he hoped all was well.  I told him about the test results, and let him know that he hadn't done his job because he had been too busy to pay attention to crucial details.  I know most people are afraid to criticize people in authority, but I think it relieved some emotional pressure.

Anyway, time to focus on the good: this new doctor listens, carefully reads reports, and takes lots of notes.  In a few days, I'll get a shot that blocks ovulation for the following month.  I'm not sure what he's doing or how he's doing it, but I trust him.




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hello everyone sorry i havent been about much as u all no i am having a ruf time we been away on holiday was relaxing we didny bd much maybe 1nce every 3 days if that around o.....but was v relasxed af 3 days late wish is wus hurry up gto to have hcg not doing hpt crnt be bothered with the heart ache again! things are moving slow but hopefully will be ok

so glad all ur pregnancys are going well ur in my thoughts i do check in alot

guisto congrats on ur grandbaby xx
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Wow!!  Time flies!!

Guesito- I am so happy for you that you have a new little baby in your life and that everything is going well:)  I miss those days.

dnikki- That sounds like a good plan to me:)

AFM, my estrogen went up to 1033 today and I am still taking 112.5 of Gonal F.  I am starting the Ganirelix shot tomorrow night so I don't ovulate early.  I go in again for b/w and u/s onb Monday.  I think the IUI will be Thursday or Friday.
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hey ladies. sorry i have been MIA.  its been rough with Jaedyn's dad. we got back together in August and were trying to work on things and he left again after 2 weeks.  We now had many heart to heart convos and we are working hard on our relationship.  thats why i have been MIA because i had been so busy with jaedyn and madness in my life.
but things are really goo now and settling down.

congrats to all of you. i will try to write individual notes tomorrow.

oh by the way, jaedyn us 7 months old and got his 2 bottom teeth in.
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All, especially mommyin10 & luvkayln-

So here's what happened...the appointment went....GREAT!  I am now 12w 1d again!  I got my 5 days back.  The little peapod caought up.  I told my doctor "I told you I knew when we did it".  He just laughed and promised that he had never doubted me.  So she got off to a slow start...but I'm not an early person either so it's just fine.  He said I am out of the danger zone and don't have to worry so much about m/c at all.  We saw the baby during the NT scan and it was moving all around.  She even stretched completely out so we could see her legs and feet and she put her hand right up to the u/s thingy and we could count all 5 fingers.  It was sooo neat.  At resting the HB was 142 then when she moved around it jumped to 154.  It was so neat.  I am so happy and much more relaxed now.  I am starting to feel like I AM going to have a baby this time.  DH said when we left that now I have the mommy glow.  :)   I am soooo going shopping and buying something...anything but now that 12 weeks is up we can shop right?

Oh and he said that we'll talk about preterm labor later and I'll probably be monitored more closly in the 8th month b/c of my uterus.  But he says not to worry we'll be ready for it.  I bet this one is going to be really little.  I was little at birth and I was 2 weeks late.  If she comes early...tiny baby.  We'll see.  Oh and I'll most likely present in breech position and have a c-section but I don't care.  I just laid there and cried when I saw it move about. It was so great!!


Sorry so long  
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Okay, so here's my plan...I'm going to go to the OB's office on Monday morning (I don't have an appt.) and ask to speak with one of the docs for a few moments. I will then tell him about when I was p/g with DS that when I had the full scan done, they had found a potential problem on his brain and I had to go back 6wks later for a re-scan to see if it had resolved (thankfully it had.). And also tell them to please order this scan so I can relax a little more with this pregnancy. IF they still won't do it, then I'll have a letter typed up for them to sign stating they refused this scan on such and such date and they are responsible for any potential problems not found earlier in the pregnancy. Then I'll find a new OB! So there is my plan...What do you all think? I'm thinking it's more the receptionist/nurses that are giving me such a hard time b/c I know they are not relaying this info to the doc. Anyways, if all goes well then I will still be having my scan on Monday since I didn't cancel my appt. Pray that I get this!!! Gotta get some breakfast then get ready for work - I'll try to check in later!!!

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)
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My Grandbay is 1 week old her name is Jenmarie pronunced "Seanmarie" 6lbs, 15 onz, I was able to attend delivery, Many tears and sooo much happiness. Really pleasant delivery about 4 pushes, my daughter was a trooper "Teenager" She did wonderful im so proud of her!!!  My daughter and baby have moved back home with us and we are over the moon!! This baby has filled our home with so much joy its such a blessing. She is up every 2 hours but we are not complaining :) We love her soooo much!!! Its amazing how she gives me the biggest smiles when I do the grandma baby talk.This little girl has changed my life dh & I are in love with her!!! Thank you for all your sweet notes!! xoxoxoxo
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mommyin10- Well, I tried to get his family to come over tonight for cake and ice cream as a surprise for him but they won't.  Then I tried to plan it for Monday night at our house, but they won't.  Because "they are the parent's so cake and ice cream HAS to be at their house".  It's annoying.  But for now, I'm going to take him out to a fancy restaurant for lunch, then when he gets home I'm going to give him a massage and a quick supper.  I'm also making him a birthday cupcake.  Tomorrow we're having a big party/BBQ for him at my parents house, so I'm making cake there instead of tonight.  Hopefully he'll enjoy the day :)  I don't have a set appointment for next week yet.  The DR wants me to wait to see if AF starts on its own first.  So it'll probably be the end of next week.

luvkayln- I am hoping that AF will start on its own too,  but we'll have to see.  I'm cd32 today so we'll just have to see.  The TTC break is going really well for us.  Only 10 or 11 weeks left... wow time is just flying.  It's hard to believe how fast it all goes.  I can't wait to see little Addy though.  

Well, I will write more later.  I'm off to DH's birthday lunch!
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)
Rachjas: Our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family! Lap 10/27
Scripps: You're in our thoughts & prayers! (appt Tomorrow!)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6 pounds! Check out his handsome pics! =)

Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 37 weeks with Hayden!!! We're all praying for a healthy delivery!!!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 26 weeks with Adalynn!!! =) (appt 9/29!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 18 weeks!!! (anatomy scan Monday!?)
Looloo: BFP!!! 17 Weeks! (appt 9/22!)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 12 Weeks with our twins! (appt 9/25!) (anatomy scan 11/11)
sbumblebeeo: BFP! 11 Weeks! (appt TODAY!)

Keyan: Lupron is just about out of her system & she can ttc again!!! =)
Guesito: Meeting with new RE 10/1 & is a proud grandma! Check out baby's pics!

kmcarino:  CD8
Lina: CD17
pyar: CD17
jmh2005: CD19
ad_06: CD19
mamatina: CD29
Hannah: CD30
Naf: CD30
mrspace: CD32
Candie: CD40
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mrspace:  Happy B-day to dh! =)  What did you decide to do?

luvkayln:  Yay ;)  I knew you two would be just fine, but I know it su cks to feel the way you did.  Are you working this weekend?  Any big plans?  Yes, my day off was great =)  I got my haircut & ran a few errands & then just relaxed with the pup.  As far as the quilt goes, I only did two pieces so far.  One is two hearts and inside one, it says Two Beautifully Beating Hearts.  In the other, it says August 15, 2009 (the date we saw two heartbeats).  The other one is a short poem.  I'm planning to have them all be memorable to events re: our pregnancy, so it should be fun :)  Have a great weekend!

dnikki:  Ugh!  That su cks ;(  Let us know if you follow up today & if you'll be able to go on Monday or not.  Maybe you could ask to speak to your doctor?  Good luck!

sbumblebeeo:  I'm sorry you're so worried, but I think that's normal, especially considering what you've been through...  I bet your fears will be lifted very quickly when you see your little one :)  I can't wait to hear all about it!  I'm so sorry to hear about dh's grandma.  

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Hi Girls!
Well we have our second appointment in about 4 more hours.  I wish I could say that I am excited about it but I'm not.  I am too scared to be excited.  What if they tell me that I am not measuring far enough again?  What if that means that my greenbean isn't growing fast enough?  Too many what if's!  If all does go well than we have a big weekend ahead of us.  We have told most of our family and friends but we have not told my 8 year old step son or his mother.  We wanted to wait until we were out of the 12 weeks and the doctor said all systems are a go.  LOL.  We told him earlier last time and after we lost the baby we had to explain to him that there wasn't a baby anymore.  That was really hard.  In all his innocence he looked at me and asked if the baby went to heaven.  I cried and told him yes.  He went to be with God and his other brother or sister.  The simple truth is...I can't go through that again.  I've been crying all morning.  I just don't want to go.  I know everyone else looks so forward to going and seeing the bby and and the doctor.  Not me, nope.  I get down right depressed about it.  This isn't the happiest time of my life like it's supposed to be.  :(

On top of all that.  I generally try not to vent but...my DH's very close grandma fell yesterday and shattered her hip.  They told us if they don't do surgery she will have about 2-4 weeks to live before her lungs fill with fluid and she passes in a lot of pain.  If we do the surgery to fix her hip then she only has a 50% chance of making it through the surgery b/c of her heart.  G is a DNR so if there are complications during the surgery they have to let her go.  This is very hard for us to swallow but it was her decision so we must respect it, right?  This grandma and DH birth mother that died when he was only 3 were very close so he has always been close to her.  She is the only one that ever told him about his mom.  He is very sad but still trying to be upbeat for me and the baby.  

When it rains...it pours!  I'll try to post tonight but we are going from my doctors to the hospital to see G.
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Just a quickie, have to get ready for work. I posted this in the preg. 18-34 forum so here's a copy of what's going on with my scan.... ARGH!!!!

The office is always so busy so I asked the nurse AND the receptionist about getting orders for my bio-phys scan (where they measure and check everything). I got two different answers one saying that at my next appt. I'll get the papers to do it. Well by then I'll already be 23wks. So I called the office on Wed. morning and just asked them if they could fax the orders to the hospital and that the hospital booked my appt (yes, I called) for this coming Monday at 1230. They then proceeded to tell me that I won't be getting one and nobody gets them unless something comes back funky on the Quad Screen results... WTH?????? I thought just about every doc. ordered them b/c it was important???? So then I told her about when I was p/g with my son, the scan had picked up on something growing on his brain that wasn't picked up on a reg. u/s. and that I had to go back 6wks later to see if it had resolved (thankfully it had.). They still didn't care!!! I want this scan done!!! Any advice???
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Hi ladies! What a day it's been! So glad to finally be off work! :)

Mommyin10-Happy 12 weeks! :) Sean and I are doing so much better! Isn't it amazing what communication will do!? lol :) It's like, you feel like they should know why you're upset, but sometimes you just literally have to spell it out for them! He is a great guy, that's why it was so upsetting to see him act any less than that, ya know? Anyway, awesome idea about the quilt!! How cool and memorable is that?!! I can't wait to see it when it's complete! What kinds of things are you writing on the quilt peices? I hope you enjoyed your day off yesterday! :) Post pics soon, seriously! I can't wait to see how cute your belly is looking these days! ;)

sbumblebeeo: Thanks! :) It's so true, almost like their last minutes of childhood or something!? I'm definately not the controlling type, and I don't complain to him unless it's something I feel seriously strong about so he knows when I do get upset it's for good reason. We had a long talk and I really do feel much better now that he understands. Like I told mommyin10, sometimes it just needs to be spelled out or something for them, or at least my husband anyways! ;) I'll be thinking of you tomorrow! Update asap and hopefully you'll get an u/s! I can't wait to see your little one! :)

dnikki- Hey, that's awesome your scan is on Monday! Then you can REALLY do some shopping! lol ;) Be sure and post pics after your appt, I can't wait to see her! ;)

Mrspace- I'm sorry that you and dh aren't able to go with his family for his birthday, but I know you'll make it an extra special day for him! :) Hopefully AF will start on it's own and you won't have to resort to provera. What day is your appointment next week? We'll be praying you get good news and can start excercising, and then can really get down to business ttc in a few months! :) I know, 26 weeks already, can you believe it!!? We only have 10-11 more weeks to go, which is absolutely awesome!! I can't wait for her to be here, I'm SO ready!!!! :) Hope you start to feel better soon!

Scripps- We'll be thinking of you for your appointment tomorrow! Update asap!!

Rachjas- Hope you are doing ok! Check in soon, we miss you!
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Good morning everyone. Sorry I've been MIA for a little while.  I came down with something this week and it kicked my booty just a little.  I'm back at work today, and going in to the general doctor this afternoon.  My mom is under the impression that I have the swine flu or that h1n1 virus.  I don't know if it's the same thing or not.  I told her that I have bad allergies/sinus/cold c r a p.  I get it every year during ragweed season, so I'm pretty sure that's what it is.   I feel much better today, so that is good.  

Tomorrow is DH's birthday and I am so frustrated.  We don't have a lot of money so we can't do much.  Which is fine.  He's the kind that would rather chill at home and BBQ and watch football anyway.  Well, I'm frustrated because we had plans.  His whole family (mom dad sister and us), we were all going to Minnesota to a Twins game.  Well, DH couldn't get anyone to cover his weekend work schedule (just a Saturday morning shift).  So now we can't go, but his family's going to go anyway and just miss their son's birthday.  It really made him sad.  So I am trying to get them to come over Friday night just before 11, to have a mini-surprise party for him.  Just the family, cake, ice cream... When he walks in the door from work it'll be a surprise.  But they don't know if they'll come because they need sleep before their long drive in the morning.  Ugh, just makes me sick.  But it's okay!  I'll make it an awesome birthday.

As far as all my TTC stuff goes.  I should be starting AF any day now, if it's going to start.  I don't really feel like it's coming but we'll see.  Typically (when not on meds) I either don't have AF or it's around cd35.  I'm cd31 today.  So we'll see what happens.  If it doesn't start soon, I will have to go back in and get Provera to get it started.  I go in next week anyway, to check on my ovary again and get the 'ok' for exercise.  I'm so excited about that!  I want to lose some serious weight, and hopefully I'll be able to.

dnikki- I'm so excited that it's a little girl.  And the name Peyton is just too cute.

luvkayln-26 week?  Holy cow the time has flown.  I can't believe how close it's getting. I can't wait to see her!

mommyin10- You're almost to your second trimester!  How exciting!  I can't wait to see more u/s pics of those little sweethearts.  Thanks for being so supportive all the time.  I did get my cell phone bill worked out.  We have 7 weeks to pay the bill, which we can do.  It was just a mess.  One of those things.  

sbumblebeeo- congrats on 12 weeks!  I bet you feel so great!  

keyan-  My fingers are crossed for you.  How exciting that you can TTC again!  

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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)
Rachjas: Our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family! Lap 10/27
Scripps: You're in our thoughts & prayers! (appt Tomorrow!)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6 pounds! Check out his handsome pics! =)

Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 37 weeks with Hayden!!! We're all praying for a healthy delivery!!!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 26 weeks with Adalynn!!! =) (appt 9/29!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 18 weeks!!! (anatomy scan Monday!!!)
Looloo: BFP!!! 17 Weeks! (appt 9/22!)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 12 Weeks with our twins! (appt 9/25!) (anatomy scan 11/11)
sbumblebeeo: BFP! 11 Weeks! (appt TOMORROW!)

Keyan: Lupron is just about out of her system & she can ttc again!!! =)
Guesito: Meeting with new RE 10/1 & is a proud grandma! Check out baby's pics!

kmcarino:  CD7
Lina: CD16
pyar: CD16
jmh2005: CD18
ad_06: CD18
mamatina: CD28
Hannah: CD29
Naf: CD29
mrspace: CD31
Candie: CD39
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Good morning! I literally have just a sec to check in, running late for work! Just wanted to say hi, but will check in when I get off work! Have a great day!!!! :)
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That's great!  You'll know for sure in just a few days! =)  Congrats!
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So I called the hospital where I would be getting my scan done at and told them I'm 18wks and I need to schedule it b/c of work but the doc hasn't ordered anything yet...SO they scheduled me for this coming Monday at 1230 and just told me to call the docs office and tell them to fax over the orders lol!!! I forgot to tell you all that Peyton is measuring just over a week ahead :-) I'm keeping my due date but they are saying instead of Feb. 18th my edd is Feb. 13th. Just about a weeks' difference. So now I get to call the OB's office and tell them my scan is scheduled and such and hopefully they don't get pissed lol!! Check in when I can, we are getting ready to leave - Be back tomorrow evening!!! Have a good day ladies!!!
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)
Rachjas: Our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family! Lap 10/27
Scripps: You're in our thoughts & prayers! (appt Tomorrow!)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6 pounds! Check out his handsome pics! =)

Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 37 weeks with Hayden!!! We're all praying for a healthy delivery!!!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 25 weeks with Adalynn!!! =) (appt 9/29!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 18 weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! 17 Weeks! (appt 9/22!)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 11 Weeks with our twins! (appt 9/25!) (anatomy scan 11/11)
sbumblebeeo: BFP! 10 Weeks! (appt FRIDAY!)

Keyan: Lupron is just about out of her system & she can ttc again!!! =)
Guesito: Meeting with new RE 10/1 & is a proud grandma! Check out baby's pics!

kmcarino:  CD6
Lina: CD15
pyar: CD15
jmh2005: CD17
ad_06: CD17
mamatina: CD27
Hannah: CD28
Naf: CD28
mrspace: CD30
Candie: CD38
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dnikki:  Happy 18 Weeks!!! =)  Ugh!  What a hassle with your doc's office, but I like your plan ;-)  I know when I called the place that does the anatomy scan, they said they don't do them til 20 weeks, so it'll still be okay if you don't do it right at 20 weeks, but I'm with you.  Why wait any longer?! =)  I'm so glad that dh loves Petyon, too!  Yay =) I think it goes well with both Theresa and Lynn.  I like Teresa, without the "h", too...   How fun that you'll get to go shopping!  Oh, I don't know my babies' heart rates yet.  We've only seen their heartbeats, but won't actually hear them til my next appt on the 25th!  We'll see if luvkayln can nail this one, too! =)

Stacey:  Thanks.  Yes, I promise to post pics soon =) How sweet that Jake loves his mommy so much =)  His new pics are SO cute!  It's great how loving Honey is to him, too.  That's priceless.

luvkayln:  I like Stacey's response to your post!  It's so true =)  I'm glad you're feeling better & it's obvious he's a great guy & doesn't mean to upset you.  I hope you do plan something fun for the two of you =)  I'm posting later than usual today 'cause it's my day off!  Woo-Hoo!  I slept in til 8:30 and feel great!  It's our furlough day (day without pay), and I'm one of the few that aren't complaining about them.  I love having the day off.  I'm getting my haircut this afternoon & I plan to pick up some supplies & start working on the quilt that dh's mom is making for me... did I tell you?  She gave me a bunch of quilt squares that I have to draw on, write on, do whatever to commemorate my pregnancy =)

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dnikki- Congratulations on having a little girl!!  I hope it can be confirmed soon for you:)  

mommyin10- You are very lucky to only hbave some nausea and are not getting sick with your twins.  That is great:)  

AFM, my estrogen was 384 yesterday morning and they lowered my dose of Gonal to 112.5.  I have to go in tomorrow.
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Morning Ladies!!!

Mommyin10: The office is being ridiculous aboutt he bio-physical scan...I asked them about it and they told me they will write the RX at the next appt.. I will be 23 flipping wks at the next appt!!!!! I am NOT going to wait that long lol! I'm going to call them today and tell them I have to schedule so that I can let work know (which really isn't an issue, but they don't know that lol). But from here on out, I'm going to be seeing the other doc in the office. The one I've been seeing is just kinda odd. He's nice, but odd lol. What have your babies HR's been? Maybe Luvkayln can guess the gender and be right like mine lol!!

Luvkayln: I'm so excited to go shopping but still cautious lol!! I'll buy girly stuff but just keep the tags on everything until we are 100% sure! Sorry about DH's "issue" (sorry, read the post...). Did he do that when you were p/g with Kayln? I don't agree with it either and I don't know how I would even approach it without getting mad (p/g hormones are not good when you get mad lol!). I hope he realizes how much this is upsetting you and decides that drinking with his buddies every wkend isn't worth it. ((HUGS))

Keyan: Yes you can say congratulations lol!!! We are super excited (we would be even if it was a boy!)! Like I told mommyin10, the doc's office is being absolutely ridiculous about my scan (read the post to her above...). The good news is that my OB doesn't have any issues with me going to PR or even snorkeling. He said just don't be lugging around my bags and to rest when I'm tired which I already do lol!! YAY! DH said it's only about a 3hr flight hopefully so the plane ride shouldn't be bad. How are you doing??

sbumblebeeo: We are just happy that everything is still looking healthy!! But yes we are also happy that we are having a girl (as of now lol!)! You have an U/S this weekend? Good Luck!!! Your little one will look so much bigger than the last time!! It's exciting!

Stacey: Thanks!! Glad to hear little Jake is doing well! I would try one of those backpack carriers like someone else suggested. He should be alright to be snug as a bug riding in front for awhile that way you can free up an arm! Have you tried to swaddle him or even put a t-shirt by him that you've worn for a day? It may sound silly but they do like the smell of their mothers and that's how they recognize you for awhile. I'll check out his pics!!

So the name we have decided on is Peyton Theresa  - We don't know if that's how we will spell the middle name or not...Theresa runs in DH's family for generations so I told him to pick the middle name. It was between Lynn or Theresa. But he really liked the name Peyton and I'm happy he did!!!
We are all doing well here - we started telling DS that baby Peyton is in my belly, so he told her bye this morning before he left for the sitters :-) It was cute!!! Potty training is still going good so we are happy about that!!! We are going up to my Dad's later today. DH has a meeting up that way tonight and tomorrow so we're just going to stay with him and visit. Plus I think my stepmom took a vacation day tomorrow so we can go shopping!!!
I'm wanting to go shopping today, but I'm so tired from work last night plus I have to pack for our overnight trip... We did Massage for the Cure yesterday and we were all 100% booked. Benefits and donations went to the Susan G. Komen foundation. We figured if the 600 Massage Envy's nationwide averaged 60 massages yesterday, then we raised $360,000 for them! And that doesn't include any cash donations that were made!! How awesome!! I did pretty good in tips yesterday too! Check in later!!!

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)
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Did you happen to try one of those little carriers you put them in and wear like a backward backpack or maybe the kind that looks like a sling that goes across you?  Larry always says he wants one so he can take the baby outside with him.  Maybe Jake is still too little?  Just wondered.
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