SIS-STAR*** "POWER"

ROLL CALL!  Where all my GURLZ at? ;o) There is POWER in Numbers Ladies!! Let's get back our "KaPOW"!! ;o)

HuGs & Much LuB To My Sis-Stars***

Savanha

[alaskacouple]

g-o-o-d  e-v-e-n-i-n-g  sis-stars!!!

How is everyone? Still sleeping from the Turkey overdoses?

Well, we are starting yet another ivf cycle (#6, but who's counting!)
Started Lupron November 26th.
Looking at retrieval about December 11th or so..... whole new protocol this round.

Anyone do the 'black Friday' marathon shopping? This chicka stayed in her nice warm bed! We have had about 30 inches of snow since Turkey day, and about 18 since yesterday. We have been mad shoveling fools!
Anyone want some snow? Makes great snow-balls ..... it is the heavy wet kind - the kind that breaks your back as you shovel.....

Lots of lub to everyone! Chat with everyone t'morrow!

[FaithNHim]

Good morning sis*STARS!

So glad to see another thread....I know I have not been as active on the boards as I really want to but I agree with Tij and Savanha...we need ONE ANOTHER.


Savanha...thanks for starting the new thread GF. You have been so WONDERFUL.
Keep the FAITH and remember....this is your SEASON :) Where there's two or three....(you know the rest).

Alaska...I am still on Turkey overload. I need to get up and walk, exercise, SOMETHING. Cause please believe I was puttting the food down. I did not get a chance to shop on Black Friday (too busy sleeping). Congratulations on the new cycle! You know your sis*STARS are in your corner lifting you up and praying that all goes well.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME ANY SNOW :)
I do not think I can handle it. I am a true Floridian, born and raised. I wouldn't last long at all. I would like to experience it though, just not for too long .

I miss you all and hope you have a wonderfuly RSSBD day :)

HuGs & Much LuB To My Sis-Stars***

Erakal

[kele1129]

Happy Monday sis-stars!

I have a cold.....*pouty face*

[wanting4#1]

Good Morning, All! I hope it's still okay to post with you girls! I've been offline for a few weeks due to remodeling my home office, but I am back (with a vengeance ;) and LOVING my new digs!!)

After the miscarriage two cycles ago, I had a 'pseudo-fight' with my doc's office!  I always have the lab fax me my blood results in addition to sending them to the doctor.  (I have my acupuncturist look at them and I like to see actual numbers, etc.) Anyway, the office emailed me and said that they would no longer fax me my bloodwork orders (I get prog., estro., and TSH tested every month!) since the lab keeps sending me the results!!!

I went ballistic and said that the lab was sending them to me because I had submitted an 'authorization to release' form and that they would continue to do so as long as I requested my information! I was so mad - why would they care if I am getting my own results? What are they trying to keep from me??  So, the cowards that they are never replied to my email - never faxed the orders (if they tried, my fax was offline, too) and they never called to follow up with me! So, I didn't get b/w done for this last cycle, so I really have no idea what to expect, BUT....

I am 16DPO today - very sore bbs - heartburn (a bit of nausea, but that could be anxiety, too) - temps were still high, VERY HIGH in the 98's - (very unusual - they start to drop the day or two before AF shows), so I am thinking that there might be a chance for me this month!

If they are still high tomorrow, I'll test! I just HATE seeing a negative result, so I really want to be sure that there is a possibility for me! (My LPs' have been anywhere from 14 to 17 days in the last year)

I hope everyone is well and I look forward to reading the updates on everyone! Tis the season :)

[miky72]

happy Monday sis*Stars!
Sorry for being MIA but I'm so sick with nausea I can barely function.
Have a great week!!!

[Helen72]

Mondays are sooo hard after a looong weekend...

Oh Miky,
I am so sorry about the nausea.  Were you able to have some turkey for Thanksgiving?  I hope you can keep your liquids down.

Wanting,
good luck testing tomorrow!  Your signs sounds REALLY promising.

Kele,
I hope you feel better.  I hate colds!

Sam,
when is your first u/s?  You always respond so well to the meds.  I just hope you get that sticky embryo this time.  Got everything crossed for you!!
As for the snow, I am with Faith on that.  It was 75 degrees here over Thanksgiving and sunny.  I don't think I can handle snow any more, just too spoiled by TX weather.  We had a cold front though and temps dropped to 60's which is sooo cold for us!

Savanha,
what's going on with you?

[Sexykeme78]

Good morning Ladies!

[Juana824]

Morning Sis-STARS!!

I think I had a sign that everything is going to be moving in the right direction for all of us...I had to go in for B/W and U/S this morning...while driving, I lloked at the license plate of the car in front of me...I AM NOT LYING it said..."AGP PAR T"...I almost hit the poor little car...LOL...So far everythign looked good and I will probaby be transferring in about two weeks!! Yippee!! Sam and I are cycle buddies again!!!

Helen - Can't wait to see "Doubt" too...the previews look good...How are you feeling?? Can we get another belly pic before your little princess arrives??

Savanah - Thanks for starting the new thread...A new SEASON...a new Beginning!! Here's to New Beginnings for all!!!

Kele - I am fighting a cold as well...hope you feel better soon...Did you finish your papers??

Erakal - Send me some Florida heat....I was born and raised in Chicago and never have really gotten used to the winters...BRRR....

Miky - Feel better soon...How are things progressing for you??

Lisa - WELCOME BACK!!! YOU WERE MISSED!!! Hope this is your month!!! And you tell them girlfriend...give you want you want!!!

Sammy - Cycle buddy!! This our month!!! BFP's HERE WE COME....the "AGP PAR T " has started!!!  

Krista - Did you enjoy your surprise from Mother Nature this morning...Although beautiful, I hate the snow!!! Nothing like Alaska...thank GOD...but nerve wrecking just the same!!

Sally - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Okay ladies, I have to dig out of email jail!! Long weekend equals lot of work!!

Much love and hugs to all!!!
Tijuana

[LIL_LADY24]

morning morning morning...........omg its Monday .......goodnight goodnight goodnight

[blessedmomof3]

Hey Ladies,
Glad to see you all back! I was starting to feel alittle lonley.

T-
That is great news!!!! I'm sure you will be celebrating very soon!!!!

[alaskacouple]

I really hate Mondays!

On the upside.... it is good to hear from everyone again! Let's get this train moving!!!

Kele - sorry to hear about your cold.... you keep the sniffles, I'll keep the snow.... :))  btw, it was 2 degrees this am when I left my house!

T - oooohhh oohhh.... I love signs!!! I am a believer.... I believe, I believe, I believe....

Milky - how u doing? feel better :(   sorry for the ick-e-ness....

Helen - we request more photos pleeeease! Love belly photos! (that goes for you to Kele)

Krista - where u be? How you doing this month? I sent you some love in that snow :)) I thought I'd share the white fluffy stuff with you and T!  Snowball fight!!

Wanting - you get em' gf! Don't take no fluff from no one!!!!

Sally - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SALL!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
BACON! (and salmon!)

Faith - I could use some of your heat! Sometimes I think I was not made for winters either! I don't like the cold, but I love the snow.... figure that one out!

Well, time to go push the button to 'auto start' my car (love that thing!) It will be nice and toasty in 15 minutes.... and yes dang it, I know I am leaving a BIG carbon footprint!!!  :-))

Thinking I might make deep fried Halibut for dinner or maybe shrimps, and have to use some AWESOME KICK @$$ cocktail sauce! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

much lubs to you all!!!

[Savanha]

Hey Ladies...

Beautiful  ROLL CALL!!! ;o)

Sam: So glad to see ya...even though you're burried in da snow!! WOW..that is some monsta snow girlfriend!! Naw...don't think I want any...as it is, when we get the lil' bit that we do get here, I go into a serious sleep-like coma. ;o) So excited to share in your new cycle... Sis-Star POWER is here!! ;o) Mega Mounds of babydust coming at ya...it's the fiery sparkley (pinkish-gold) colors you see through that white blizzard of snow. ;o)

Erakal: Girlfriend...please send me some of that B-U-T-FULL SonShine you all have in Florida. ;o) You are such a Sweet Heart...Thank you GF for those AWESOME & Encouraging Words & Yes...da 3 are going to stay gathered for sure. ;o) This is OUR SEASON! xoxo

Kele: Dang Cold...at least we know Phin is staying super WARM! ;o) Feel better soon & like Tij said...hope ya finished those papers. The snow in Vermont the same as Alaska? ;o) You & Sammy could start a business. (ha)

Lisa: Welcome back...sounds like good news...keep us posted. All I have to say about the docs office is...Give em' Heck...they deserve it. ;o)

Miky: Happy Monday back at ya. Hope you feel better soon.


Helen: Hey Lady...Thank you for all your support & encouragement. You are some kinda lady! You've been such a strong pilar this whole time & I want you to know how very much I appreciate it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & for hanging in there with us & sharing your experience...it really inspires. I like Tij... would love to see another belly pic before your babygirl  arrives. xo- ;o)

Tij: Gurrrrrrrrrrrl...you have seen the POWER GF!!! I'm with you, that license plate said it ALL. YES!!! PAR "T" is what it's all about!!! So glad you didn't tear the po car up. ;o) Congrats on your docs appt. & for having Sammy as your Cycle Buddy...It is TIME! ;o) Feel better on the cold  soon & Krista told me bout that SNOW! Brrrrr is so right! I know you are counting em (Blessings)  though that Chi-Town isn't like A-Town. ;o) Ooooowe-we...here's a horse & buggy (the beautiful ones they use at Christmas time to enjoy riding around the city) full of beautiful white snow mixed with Mega Mounds of Sparkley-Shimmery Blue & Silver BAby Dust...not only can you dive in it, roll around & play in it, but you can eat it too. See...snow can be lovely. ;o)  

Jena: Hey Sis-Star*** Girlfriend...you are NOT alone! We are BACK. Good to see you are back from your 30 min. walk down the lane (mil's house) & I know you enjoyed yourself during T.G. DAy Celebration. I see you are on CD11 how ya feeling? I hope really good. ;o) I thought about taking Sasha out for the Holidays...I'm still debating. (ha)

LiL Lady: Welcome back. How are you doing? Is your surgery this month? I hope all goes well. I suppose the weather in Beaumont, Tx. is just as nice as it is in Austin uhn? ;o) Keep us updated.

Sexykeme: Welcome. You have snow in NY yet? ;o) Congratulations to you & your hubby & like you...we ALL want this month. ;o) Hang out so we can get to know you.

ME: I am still FULL  from T.G. & enjoying this time of year. ;o) Sammy...I've finally used the monitor & it is really cool. I now KNOW when I OV & know when to throw a BDing Party for my Hubby. ;o) I'm back to working out...have to start over with eating better (hehe) & am taking ALL these groovy Vit-A-MENS & Supps. ;o)  Yes...I used the word GROOVY. ;o) I'm so excited for Sammy & Tij...we can celebrate with them as they start a new cycle...it's been a minute since any of us has started a cycle...it's so exciting, because we are encouraged by their excitement. Krista, Jenea, Erakal & I are bringing SEXY BACK (Keme...we know you already brought yours back ;o)...thinking of all these new & exciting ideas for throwing these "PERSONAL HONEYMOON TyPe PARTIES for our Hubbies...BiG FuN...Au Naturelle for now! ;o)

Alright Ladies...coming At ya...Hold on to your Panties...Undies or Draws...A HUGE Air Balloon Size of Super-Duper Mounds of Sparkley (Savanha's new fav word for right now ;o) Turquoise, Lavendar, Soft Yellow & Soft Green RSSBD. Oh yeah...there's a whole lot of Sis-Star***  Power in it too...for those that don't know...it's the LuB that makes it MAGICAL. ;o)

Good Night Ladies...Til Tomorrow,

Savanha

[wanting4#1]

Hi Everyone - thanks for all the support! I really appreciate it!!

So, this morning I am 17DPO (my longest LP in the last year was 17), my temps were still high so I tested - BFN!

I don't get it - my temps ALWAYS start to drop the day or two before AF is due! The last few months, I've used the Estradiol patch from Peak+3 to Peak+12 and when I remove it, my bbs stop being sore in the next day or two and for the last few months, AF came after 14-15 days!!

This month my bbs got MORE swollen and tender! I am nauseated at different times throughout the day. I am constipated (which I am always the opposite before AF shows). I have heartburn. I have bloody noses. I am having some cramping, but it goes away (menstrual are typically constant and they feel a bit different than these do). Last night, I was CONVINCED that there was NO way it couldn't be positive this morning!

I know that the only thing that I can do is wait (which I am SOOOOOOO not good at!! I keep promising God that my lack of patience is just a character flaw and not a lack of faith in Him!!), but does anyone have any thoughts about this? BTW, I used the Target brand of e.p.t, if that makes a difference!!

Thanks!!

[kele1129]

Hey all you crazy ladies.

No I have not finished my papers but I am chipping away at them, I have 2 1/2 done out of the five. So I am halfway there.

Not alot of snow here at all...we get some then it rains and goes away...that is the reason for this cold I think...all the damp chilly weather.

Sam-I posted a 26 week belly pic last week, go take a look!

Helen-I agree, we need to see that belly of yours, I'd like to know what to look forward to ^_^

T-I totally would have followed that person and stolen a plate from their car....I am such a hooligan! How goes the shots?

Savanah-Good for you and the working out! I am such a lazy beast....

Amberlee-How are you? Where are you? The AGP misses you muchly.

Krista-Same to you chicky! Where have you gone to?

Hoping-Sorry we made you lonesome...*gives you a lollipop*

To all my other sisters- hugs and RSSBD to all and to all a good night! Sorry I am so foggy in the head and so full of research that I don't have much in me as far as posting.

AFM-Only 2 more weeks of school before winter break. ^_^ Then I can get to work budgeting christmas and baby. I am getting so anxious and simply can't wait to meet our little guy.

[Helen72]

Wanting,
so sad about BFN.  That always hurts..  Your signs were so promising, I was hoping this was it for you.  
((HUGS))

Kele,
sorry about the papers.  If it makes you feel any better, I have to grade about 100 papers this week.  Ugh!!  Looking forward to the end of semester though.

Since I started my gestational diabetes diet I lost weight and have not grown much bigger since my last picture.  I am struggling to get back to where I was before I started this terrible diet.  I'll try to post an updated picture perhaps next week if I look a little plumper.  



Kele,
did you take your 1 hour test yet?  I hope you passed and do not have to deal with GD.

Sam,
are you having a Lupron period?  Mine was really light; I hope it's the same with you.  When do you start stimming?

Savanha,
thank you for your kind words.  I can't believe you only now using the monitor!!!  How did you survive without it before??

[Savanha]

Hey Ladies...

Helen: I've been using the store "stick-type" opk's, but after I got the Clear Plan Monitor from a very AWESOME Lady, I'm now using it. It is so on point & now I am more then CLEAR when my exact Ov Day is. It's so cool. ;o)  One of the really important things I've learned from using it is that my Luteal Phase is super short. I ov'd on cd18, yet AF comes down around CD--26/27...going to see doc aboout this. Happy Paper Grading...I think. ;o)

Lisa: I'm so Sorry about that BFN...maybe a little while longer & you can check again...I'm sorry I really don't have any answers...it's always hard for us...no matter. I've gotten to the point I don't even check... I just wait to see if AF comes because it is always so devastating to me.

Kele: Yes...I'm really having to push myself with the exercise due to this beautiful time of the year. ;o) Going to check out how big Phin has gotten. "Cheers" ;o)

I'll check back in Later...

(((HuGs)))

Savanha

[kele1129]

Helen,

I go for the 1 hour test tomorrow. I've been dreading it slighty....

[alaskacouple]

We have gone from snowy weather to just freakin COLD!!! It was 2 BELOW this am.... the expected high today is 14!  (flannel jammie weather --- poor hubby)

Faith - can I come live with you ?!

Helen - ask my dh.... he will tell you..... don't trust anything that bleeds for more than 5 days and doesn't die! Between the bcp and the lupron, my cycle has been light or spotting, but so looooooooooong! Going on day 11 (again poor hubby!)
I lost your address, would you send it to me again, and I will mail you some copies of great recipes for diabetics.... :))  

T - I'm with Kele... you should have swiped the plate! hee hee :))

Savanha - exercise :)~  blah!  You can come shovel snow..... that is a work out!

Sally and Amberlee - we miss you! Thinking of you always!

afm.... start stimming on December 4th! Yahoo.... Gonal F and Repronex and Lupron.....

[blessedmomof3]

Hey girls,
Thanx for the Loli Pop Kele. Yum.

Savanha
I'm actualy feeling down this month. What's new, right? But it's ok. I will keep trucking forword and w/ Franny to keep me company...hee hee

Alaska,
brrrrrr

[FaithNHim]

What's up my sis*STARS?????
I love reading the posts from all of you. I can't wait to see what's going on with everybody.

Alaska: Come on gf, you can move on down here with me. I thought I was going to pass out this morning because it was 56 degrees and I felt like an ic cube. Tomorrow it is suppose to drop to 42, OMG....what am I to do?????

Hoping: Let me know if i can do anything to cheer you up....when you hurt, we all hurt. Remember, you have another family here....AGP......   :)

Amberlee: I love the holiday decorations you posted. What's your plans for the holidays?

Helen: Count down.....how many adys left before you bring our little niece into the world? Blessings on ya.

Savanha: I LuB reading your posts, you are such an inspiration. Don't forget, include me...I'm down with it.

Kele: I start classes in January.Arrrrrrg. This will be a little challenging...balancing everything and maintaining my sanity.

Tij: I think we should create a sticker for our cars......AGP sis*STARS......what do ya think? What logo should we use? Hopefully you get over that cold pretty quickly

For all my other sis*STARS...LuB ya.....

Me???? Well, I am on cd 21. I am using the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor and it indicated I ovulated on cd 18/cd19 (The monitor read PEAK for those days).
This month and last month it appears as if I ovulated 6 days later that I normally do (which is 14 days after af).
Not sure of the reasoning for the change but I will ask my OBGYN on Thursday. I have a 9:15am annual appt.

Well, I have to run but will check in again later. I am so glad we are active on the boards again......Nite yall !

[alaskacouple]

good afternoon from dreary, clouded in, colder than a polar bears' arse, expecting more snow Alaska!

Faith-n  ---- hmmm....45 degrees, Alaskans wear shorts, anything above 60, we go swimming :-))   42 is flip flop weather!!!

Helen - I blame you! My lupron period is no longer 'light'!  AF came full force yesterday evening, cramps and all! You had me thinking and hoping it was gonna be light the whooooole time.... oh well, that's my luck....

Kele - I don't miss college days and writing papers! I graduated in 2006 with a BS in Psy and minor in Gerontology (old people) .... have bunches of papers on those subjects!

Hoping - sorry so blue.... I can send you some Happy White Fluffy snow! Lots and lots of happiness.... so much it sticks to my dogs' noses, feet, and butts when they come in! Want some of my 'happiness'? Just a little?

Savanha - I have another excercise for you! Jumping up and down really fast! I had to pry myself off the garage ceiling this morning.... our winter mice (shrews) are back in the garage! Scared the daylights out of me this morning!!! Had my heart pacing and everything.... better than a treadmill!  

afm.... hanging on..... AF kicking my butt.... actually had a craving for McDonald's today (yes I was bad!) and now I feel yuck.....

I'm gonna be getting me some sticky mouse traps after work! Those 4 legged rodents won't be living much longer!

Here's a funny for ya.... normally our husky (aka Devil dog I call her) is locked in her kennel in the garage when we are not home. Well.... dh went home for lunch today, proceeded to open the garage door, and low and behold, she was not in her kennel and the door was open...???? Hmmm.... a houdini maybe? I think not - he forgot to lock the door to her kennel. Here's the funny part..... she did not destroy anything in the garage! We are talking probably 50 prs of shoes in the garage, and 4 shelves of food and canned goods (including the spicy salmon!)
Devil dog (aka Delta) was kept busy all morning mouse hunting! I hope she gave them all heart attacks!

[blessedmomof3]

Faith
Thanx Girl. That alone make me feel better. Let us know what your GYN says about the O thing. I'm curious, it seams mine has come sooner the past few months.

Alaska
You can keep your snow girley. Thanx anyway, but I prefer it warm. I want to go back to Jamaica where it was warm!!! I hope Devil Dog at least scared all them rodents off...ha ha I can see them running from the house screaming now!

[FaithNHim]

Hoping
I will let you know after speaking to the dr. Not sure why the change. The only thing I can thin of is.....I am getting older OR the meds I was taking to get over the infection from the surgery caused me to be off.

Alaska
LOL, that story was too funny. Devil Dog was trying to protect his home from the invaders.If I put on shorts or flip flops in this weather, I would have to call the paramedics cuz I would be in SHOCK!

[Savanha]

Heeeey Lay-D's,

I hope everyone is doing well. I started a GREAT post...got a crazy call fr. my sister & she made me lose all that great info. ;o( Bummer. At any rate...I'll try to post it later...it drained me to find out that I lost the info. I'm off for the night...have a GREAT evening...will try to recall all that I would have posted tonight-tomorrow. ;o)

Savanha

[FaithNHim]

It's all good Savanha.....we know you will have something good for us tomorrow.

zzzGood Night Allzzz

Erakal

[Juana824]

Evening ladies...It is snowing here...It's so beautiful when its coming down, but a headache to deal with! I am off to finally put up my tree..I am so late doing it this year...have a great  night..I'll holla at my Sis-stars tomorrow...nighty night!

[blessedmomof3]

Ladies
I'm not sure yet when next month I will be testing for NKC but I need all your prayers. I have been researching it and it will mean I cannot use my embryos at all and will have to adopt them out if I have it. The treatment is basicly a blood transfusion every month until 28 weeks of pregnancy and insurance does not cover it. Also I have been looking into surrogates and they want 20-50 thousand on top of all the expenses. No way can I offord either. SO, I will have to give them up if I have NKC. The thought of giving them up to me is like giving up my children I already have. This is truely killing me to think about and I have a very bad feeling about it all.

Thank You for all your support and love.

[Savanha]

Hey Lay-D's...

I had to come back tonight...all late...I should be in the bed asleep, but I had to get this post in. ;o)

I'm back tracking from my last post...here goes.

Kele: Hope your 1hr. test went well. Hope those papers aren't bogging ya down. I'm like Sam, I don't miss school & all the papers I had to do either. I really do admire people who are still into though...my dh is one of those types...the man just loves going to school, doing papers...testing...all that. ;o) Yes...as soon as I can get him to the doctor I'm going to have him evaluated. ;o)

Sammy: Gurrrrrrrrrrrrl...I'm over here screaming because I wouldn't make it in the big "A". The cold weather...er'body below & whatnot...shoveling snow & I definitely could not handle the rodent situation. If I had to see a sticky trap w/ a mice on it...they might as well commit me. I lived in a townhouse 5 yrs. ago...told hubby I thought I was seeing movements fr. the corner of my eyes. He set traps & didn't tell me (which was a good thing...sort of) but figured it must be mice I was seeing (I use to call all rodents rats...I know the difference, but they are all yucky to me). Anyways...had a smell in the place & I had to find out what it was & were it was coming from...messed around & moved the stove...I saw that boy stuck on that paper & screamed bloody terror. I ran & got my neighbor...he got rid of the thing & cleaned behind the stove. I had to lv. our place until dh came home.  I wouldn't make it in "A". ;o)

"DD" said she might as well have some fun & scare those suckas into a heart attack. Hopefully she b**** slapped em with her paw! Ok...that is a 911-tonsil for sure. ;o) I was going to say I hadn't been to Mickey D's in a minute & that a "Mac" sounded good, but not really....after talking about rodents & all. YUCKEY!!! ;o) OK...now would be a nice time to jump into that Pretty Snow I sent ya.


Jena: Referring to yor earlier post...sorry you are feeling bad...I know how it is when AF tries to sneak up on ya, but I am ready for that stank heffa this time & am letting her know she is not welcomed at all, but if she has to visit...make it short. She always dropping by like somebody asked her to...she really needs to get some friends. I thought...I might really take Sasha out & put her on if AF visits on Saturday. ;o) On the other note...I hope you don't have the NKC...I've read a little bit about it, but don't remember a whole lot. What I do remember is my Re was very much against the txment. Maybe soon they will have a better plan for surrogates, because that txment type is VERY expensive. I'll be praying for ya girlfriend. You are not alone...Sis-Star***  

Erakal: I'm so glad you shared the info about your CD's & monitor in detail...it helps me to know I'm using my correctly, etc. Mines showed that I ov'd on CD17/18 & am now on CD25. I was actually able to pinpoint the exact day, because I got really crampy on CD18. I really appreciated that info you sent me too...helps me put my questions together  better regarding short LP for doc appt. next Thurs. Get ready Gf...we fina do the dang thang! ;o) All I'm saying is Chery Garcia Bar...unh-hun. ;o)

Tij: All I'm saying is make sho' you toss some of that beautiful carriage filled Sparkley RSSBD snow I sent ya all ova your tree now. ;o) Hope ya have fun decorating...I'm too lazy to put up a tree...I know it will be different when children fill our home...until then I'ma enjoy my mom & dads. I know...shame. ;o) (ha) How ya shots coming along? I hope all is good in the Chi-town neighborhood. ;o)

Me: Waiting on AF...looks like she is on her way. ;o( On a bright note though...I'm ready to start counting & trying again. ;o)

To All My Sis-Stars*** I Hope Everyone Is Well & Enjoying This Time Of Year! ;o) Much LuB & BiG Ole HuGs to Ya....

Savanha

[FaithNHim]

Hoping,

I will definitely pray for you. I am not sure what NKC is but I know God is always in control. You keep your spirits up as well as your faith regardless of how the circumstances may appear. Keep us posted and I will check on on you later.

Much Luv 2 Ya!
E

[FaithNHim]

Good morning sis*STARS!

I want you all to have a WONDERFUL RSSBD day. LuB 2 ya all :)

Savanha...this is CD23 for me. I don't want that heffer a showing up BUT my darn back is HURTING like H**L and when I turned my monitor on this morning the darn stick was flashing.....what the WORLD? It never did hat before. Once I drop down to low after ovulating, it just remains low and wait until I reset it again for the next cycle......ARRRRG!

[blessedmomof3]

Savanha
Have fun w/ Sasha Sat and maybe we can get herr and Franny together sometime...LOL

Faith
Thank you for your kind words. Maybe you and Savanha can get together and kick AF in her big butt, or better yet lets sick Devil DOg on her....HA

I think I just have to stop researching so much until I know something for sure. I'm realy stressing myself out here...LOL But it is so hard when you have nothing to do but wait.
Well, you all know that. That's why we are all here, to pass the time and find support.

[alaskacouple]

ooooh Savanha..... story for ya!

So.... I set like 10 sticky traps last night.... and this morning I do my normal thing... I go to the garage to leave for work (my truck is too big to fit in our garage). Anyway, I open the garage door and their RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME is a little bitty mouse stuck on the trap dancing and dragging it across the floor.... in the process the rodent had run past my tennis shoes and now had a shoe lace stuck to the trap too.... needless to say he wasn't get far.... I had to seperate the trap from my shoe, and then picked up the trap (I was wearing my mittens) and placed trap and mouse outside in the trash can!  I like to think that he will go through hypothermia and drift off to lala mouse land ---

Good news.... it has warmed up here - up to 31!
Bad news ..... it is snowing again!!!

[kele1129]

You ladies are such a wacky bunch with your mouses and what-not. I am just here checkin' in and sneaking a break away from the glory of "Yoga and it's Therapeutic Uses in Stress and Anxiety" doesn't that sound like a fascinating read....it's even worse writing the darn thing.

Sam-You don't by chance have any papers on Piaget do you? And don't you dare let DD get to that scrumptious salmon!

[Juana824]

Hello all...I hate mice...we had one before we got the kitchen remodeled and I almost lost my mind!!! My husband put a trap down and before he got upstaris we heard the dang thing snap...I was freaked out!! LOL He then chased me with it...needless to say no BD for him for a few days...LOL...

[blessedmomof3]

Alaska....LOL
I think I will get some sticky traps and put them out for AF. Do you think it would work?

Jauna,
I've seen what those snap traps do. I would be upset to if I was chased with it. YUCK!

[Savanha]

To All My GurrrrrrrrrrlZ...

Sam...I don't even know if I could've picked that boy up & threw him anywhere!! ;o) I wish I could put that emoticon with the big ole' eyes on this post. ;o) Anyways...That shoe would've went in the trash...in some bleach or boiling water. OK...since we know I wouldn't have sturched him...the mitten would've still been good. ;o) Aaaaaaaaaah NAW!!! I'm getting goose bumps again. I see you working it OUT though...I guess you are like...this is my house & ya'll CAN"T live here. ;o) (ha)

Tij: Michael didn't even understand how serious that was uhn? ;o) See...I wouldn't even be able to  function after that I'd be so traumatized. ;o) I definitely 2nd that emotion about NO BDing til I came back to my former self. (ha) That is too funny though GF...I'd probably have gotten sick for real. ;o) Glad you made it through.

Erakal: Ah right...you're  2 days behind me. Yes...the lower back pain is a 4-sure give away for me too, although I haven't experienced that one yet, but I still have 1-2 more days to go. I can't stand being so drained & tired right b-4 the dreaded hour. ;o) Cherry Garcia is all I"m saying. ;o)

Kele: Ooooooowe...Yeah...that yoga reading sounds like a lot of FUN. ;o) I hope you are playing some groovy tunes for Phin...he is probably tapping the tummy, going...Oh Mom...come on....NOT YOGA READING. ;o) I tried to hang out & take a yoga class, but couldn't...the instr. wasn't good at working with beginners & intermeds. ;o)

Jena: Yes...I experienced that researching too much & when I hit that wall...I stopped...scared my ownself to death...ALMOST. ;o)  Ok, but I must give you props on DD...we should have her crack AF in her jaw with that "South Paw" right hook & what not. (ha) HOpe ya cheer up soon Chicky Baby...I know...sometimes easier said then done. I'm working on mine everyday...I'm going to have a new tude for the 09'.

Alright Ladies...I'm off for the night...Much LuB & HuGs to All My Sis-Star***

Savanha

[FaithNHim]

Good evening my sis*STARS<

The OBGYN stated that I am fine and I am merely experiencing the side effects from the medication (anitboptics) I took when the incision site was infected. He said DH and I can try next month and to keep him abreast of my ovulation tracking. Oh yeah....I forgot to mention...he said I had a yeast infection......I FREAKED OUT! I have NEVER had one before.

I am not feeling well, not sure why. My lower back is hurting so bad I can hardly move!
I hope it isnt a kidney infection (never had one of thos before either). All I know is sistah gurl is hurting!

I'm off for the night also...need to go soak in the tub...    :)

Erakal

[kele1129]

Erakal-You take care of yourself there girly! I second the long soak in the tub...there are days that I wish I had a huge 5 foot deep tub.

[Juana824]

TGIF!!!!!!!!

I AM SO HAPPY ITS FRIDAY!!!

[alaskacouple]

Yeah FRIDAY!!! Now if I could just get rid of this headache!! Still a migraine (now for 3 days) and meds aren't helping..... I've tried tylenol, excedrin, imitrex, ice packs, extra coffee, more water, more sleep..... nothing!  

have y'all ever seen the show "tougher in Alaska" ? That's us Alaskan women for ya! Gotta take care of ourselves, our spouses, our homes..... and the canning and cleaning of fish too! Just call me a country bumkin livin in the city.
I help hubby and friends gut and clean moose meat,
I catch, fillet, and clean fish, and then process it.
I set the mouse traps and then deal with the carcasses.

I am thinking Delta Dog caught a couple of the little buggers when she was left out of her kennel because I have only caught one so far...... goooood doggie!

Well, I am at work and trying to kick this headache. Our co. party is tonight, and it probably would have looked bad to call in sick and then show up for the party tonight... so I am trying to 'tough it out'.....

Also, started stims yesterday :))  Next appt./ultrasound is 12/10

Happy Friday to all!!!!

[wanting4#1]

Hi! I wanted to check in on everyone, but the little one that I watch is up now and will not let me type in peace! The babies LOVE the keyboard and to see my hands flying all over it! LOL :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend and I am saying prayers for the whole lotta ya! :)

I came up with a plan for us and we are going to continue to try on our own until March and if no success, go for the first of two FET's available to us (We have four snow angels!). So, at least I have a plan!

Here's hoping and praying for a TON of Christmas miracles this year!! :)

[FaithNHim]

Hello my sis-STARS :)
I hope everyone is good and preparing for the weekend.

Kele-Thank you. I am hoping to feel better this weekend. I did enjoy my soak in the bathtub :)

Waniting-Thank you for the prayers. I definitely need them. eNjOy your weekend.

alaska-You got it going on gf....handle your bizness in the "A". You are representing us ladies. ;}

Tij-I am glad it is Friday too. I do not want to do NOTHING but be LAZY A-L-L weekend.

Savanha-I'm ready...are you ready? Let's do the darn thang....It is on now!  wAtCh what happens during and after this.....THE TRAIN WILL BE ON THE MOVE AGAIN!!!

Helen-Hey there. Just wanted to check on ya. How is our lil niece doing? How are you? Any new pics to share with your sis*STARS?


Erakal

[FaithNHim]

Missing you.

LuV yA,

E

[Savanha]

Hey Ladies...

Sounds like Everybody is Good to Go! YES!!

Jena...where ya at babes? Hang in. ;o)

Erakal: Thanks for the update girlfriend...yeast can come fr. taking "antibots"...not sure bout that kidney thang...hope it isn't that. Hope that soak does you some good...baking soda is a great skin softner if you don't have h/bp. ;o) Enjoy Ma. All I'm saying is Cherry Garcia Bar...had one for BREAKFAST. ;o) Oooooooowe...the special BDing Par-Tay is ON for next month...start getting your Creative ON! (ha)

Tij: Happy Friday Back at Ya Chicky. Looking forward to finding out what day you are doing your FET. YOu & your Cycle Part-NER are getting up there. ;o) How's that snow looking in Chi-town?

Sammy: Gurrrrrrrrrl...the women in the BiG "A" should get together & make a commercial...cause ya'll are Da BOMB!! I couldn't do MOST of that. I know the foods/meats & def Sea Food are Yum, but I couldn't prepare Jack. ;o) YOu are my Shero of the MONTH! ;o) Sam is WOoooo-Man...hear her ROAR! Happy Stimming.

Helen: Hey Lady...hope you & BabyGirl are having a GREAT Day. ;o)

Kele: Now that you & Erakal mentioned it...I'ma take me a very nice bath in the am...haven't done that one before...usually do it before bed...gonna try something NEW. How's the weather on your end? What about that cold?

Lisa: I'm with you...I'm praying for a WHOLE 18 wheeler Truck Full of Christmas miracles for all my GurrrrrrrrlZ.

Me: CD26 & waiting to see when this un-invited heffa is going to stop by. ;o) I have a big knot next to my brow...pimple...another sign of the impeding visit.  No worries...I have a whole new attitude, so let the heffa come....she gotta leave some times right? ;o) I'm ready to use my monitor again for next month.

Alright Ladies...Have A GREAT Weekend...Chit-Chat Again Soon.

HuGs, LuV & StuFF,
Savanha

[blessedmomof3]

Faith
I'm  so excited you can try again next month!!!!! YIPEEEE

Alaska
Take care this weekend. Get lots of rest hun. Have you told your DR about the migranes (migraines)?

wanting
Sounds like a plan to me. Keep us posted.

Savanha
I'm CD15 but DH was sick so we didn't even get to BD this week like we should have. O Well. My test is next month. I had it scheduled for the 3rd, but the nurse emailed me and told me that is a sat so we need to reschedule. I'm feeling better. Stopped researching....LOL. Do you want me to send Franny over to kick AF in the butt???? She can be fiesty some times...LOL

[Juana824]

Hello Sis-Stars!!! Happy Saturday!!!

Jenea` - Have a Happy and Blessed Birthday tomorrow!!!

[blessedmomof3]

Jauna
Thank You so much. I'm not doing much, just going to watch the Xmas parade pass through. I bought Wendy (the puppy) a Xmas dress to wear to the parade. I will have to post pics....LOL

[blessedmomof3]

Well ladies,
I guess DH got tired of me stealing his comp every night when he got home. He just gave me a Pink Dell Laptop for my Bday!!!!! It's so cute. Even has a built in Camera.

[FaithNHim]

Jenea,

HHHAAAPPPYYY (early) BIRTHDAY 2YA!
Congratulations on your new computer with webcam and all.
You deserve it.....enjoy your day :)

[blessedmomof3]

Thnx Faith. It is so cute...hee hee

[Juana824]

Good evening Ladies...Helen...your baby bump is too cute!!! getting close lady!! So excited for you!!

[Asking4aMiracle]

ok SO, we were gone last weekend, left last wednesday and came home LATE LATE sunday and then on monday, no internet.......but we have it now, i am back, sorry for disappearing.... thank you all for caring and missing me!! Thanksgiving wasn't back, im more afraid of Christmas and january and then DREADING february!! it will be the close of the chapter and hopefully i will start feeling better and not being so depressed!!

Again, i love you all so much and you have no idea how much it means to know you were thinking of me!!

We are off to change the batteries for the lights on Aidyn's Christmas tree...i have pictures, i will get them up as soon as Jason takes them off the camera!!

*lots of LuB to my SiStars*

Amberlee

[Juana824]

Morning Sis-STARS***

Hope everyone had a great weekend...well Ihad my doc appt this morning and was told that my cycle may be cancelled due to fluid on my uterine lining...I pray they don't cancel, but it is really bumming me out...I am waiting on a call back from my nurse..I will keep you all posted...

Lub and Hugz,
Tijuana

[Savanha]

Greetings To All My Sis-Stars***

I too hope everyone had a GREAT Weekend.

Tij: I'm hoping that your cycle isn't cancelled...I've never heard about fluid being on the linning and am praying that it won't stop your FET.

Jena: Send Franny over to kick AF in her B-hind...see drop by like somebody asked her to hang out. She has a nerve. ;o) Glad you're feeling better...hoping I'll feel better after resting today. Pics of your Pooche are cute. ;o) Happy B-Day Lady...gift sounds nice.

Amberlee: Missed ya Lady. Good to see ya on the boards. I'll be praying for you Gf.  xo

Erakal: I hope your day started well Chicky-Baby.

Have a Great Day Ladies...

Savanha

[Juana824]

Good afternoon ladies,

My nurse called, I have to go back in on Thursday for more testing.I am praying that everything will be back to normal...

Thanks for all the support...you ladies are AWESOME!!

[blessedmomof3]

Jauna
I will be praying they everything looks good Thursday!!!!!

Amberlee
So glad to see you back.

Savanha
Franny is on her way!!!!!!! Tell AF she better hide.

[miky72]

Juana:I'll be thinking of you.I hope the cycle will not get canceled
Amberlee:Holidays are tough and we are here for each other.I'm also glad to see you back.

As for me:still very sick and barely able to function.My father is staying with us this week and obviously he does not know I'm pregnant so I have to fake a lot which is also so tiring..

Hugs to All

[blessedmomof3]

miky
Good to see ya. How far along are you now?

[kele1129]

T-I have everything crossed for you!

Amberlee-So glad to see you back. You always have us to turn to when you need us...heck we are here even when you don't need us.

Miky-sorry you are still not feeling better, give it time and your body will do what it needs to do.

*hands out baskets of RSSBD goodies for all*

ASM-Had our 28 week check up today. All is well, I passed the glucose test with no problems, I am showing up a little anemic but the Dr wasn't too concerned as I typically have that problem and it hasn't gotten any worse.  I do have to start using a cane! *bah* I have bad hips to begin with so the ligaments are not able to keep up with all the stretching and I have days where I can't do much moving...so a cane it is.

[Helen72]

Kele,
I am so glad you don't have to deal with gestational diabetes!!!  Sorry about the cane; I bet you will look very stylish though.

Miky,
I hope you feel better soon.

[blessedmomof3]

Kele
You need to find one of those cool looking canes. Have you seen the one Dr Hosue uses w/ the flames? That would be neat. At least baby and all is healthy. That is so great!!!

[kele1129]

I had the same thought! I need to pimp my cane out sis-stars!

[FaithNHim]

Hi my sis*STARS.....Happy Tuessday 2 U All!

Tij..I also agree with the other sis*STARS. I pray that this cycle is not cancelled and everything works out for your good.

Hoping...I love HOUSE. I can watch that for days!

Kele...so glad you are doing well. PIMP that cane gf...show them what ya working with.

Amberlee...so good to hear from you. You were in my thoughts and prayers. I agree with kele....we are always here for you.

Savanha...What's up? How are things coming along? Monday was hectic at work then I had to take my son to the dentist...not pretty (emergency visit). Af has not shown up but because I ovulated 6 days late, my cycle is expected 6 days late.Did franny whip af butt?

Helen...thanks for sharing the pics....it's count down time. you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you have a smooth, pain free delivery :)

miky...I hope you are feeling better soon. When pregnant I was soooooo sick. I STAYED in the hospital. Morning sickness......um NO, I had "all day sickness". I also "spit" ALL day long. A high level of estrogen didn't help any. They did a "case study" on me because they neve experienced a case like mike. Blessings on you. Get well soon.

[blessedmomof3]

FAITH
We are huge House fans....LOL We need to get him on this site so he can cure us all!!!!!

[FaithNHim]

Hoping
I agree, you know he can diagnosis anything..... I love the marathons.....drives DH craaazzzzzyyyyyy :)

[FaithNHim]

Good morning sis*STARS

I hope you have a FANTASIC Wednesday!

LuB 2 Ya,

Erakal

[Savanha]

Greetings Ladies...

Hope everyone is doing GREAT!

Tij: I come into agreement again with Erakal...Like we say...where 3 or more...YOu know the rest. "E"...I liked that one. ;o) We Luv You Sis-Star*** & our hearts are with you. We are Hoping this time is YOUR Time.

Jena: HOUSE...that is Def THE SHOW!! That boy is an absolute NUT, but hey if he can doctor on us & get us BFP's...we'll have him...DruGs & all. Ya'll are crazy. (ha) Btw...Thanks for sending Franny ova...think she showed that heffa--AF who was Boss. ;o)

Erakal: You are 2 funny...Pimp that cane. You watching too much HOUSE. ;o) Is that boy CrazzzzzzzzE or what? He is the man though. I've got Series 1-4 from the Library & ran my own marathon. ;o) I hope your babyboy is better...emergency dental appts. are no fun no matter your age. ;o) HOpe AF shows soon so that you can get it started. I mean unless you threw that party & know fo(4) sho she can't possibly come. ;o) You know you are the Chick right? ;o)

Helen: Pics are Great!! Hope all is going well....like Erakal said...count down...Wow...she'll be here before you know it. How EXCITING. ;o)

Sam: Hope your injections are going well. Here's to a great appt. on Friday. ;o)

Me: CD3 & counting. ;o)

Have A Great Day!!

[Juana824]

Morning **SIS-STARS**

I am so tired this orning, This Lupron really makes me tired...

Thanks again for all the prayers and support. You guys make the trying times easier to deal with...

Savanah -  Tell AF to go harass someone else...for heaven's sake...it is the holiday season...sho shoo ...be gone!!

E - Maybe this is your month afterall...let's cross everything just to be on the safe side...

Sam - I know the "expandin" s-u-c-k-s...but just think of the reason...the more, the merrier...BTW how many are you planning on transferring this time around??

Helen - The countdown is on!!! When is your official due date??

Jenea~ Love ya hun and Wendy is suha a litte Diva...Loved the pearls!!

Miky - Welcome back, feel better soon!!

PIMP THAT CANE...complete with a matching pimp bottle for the baby!! Kele, hope you feel better soon!!

Amberlee - Love your Aidyn tributes...be strong lady!

Okay ladies...time for some more RSSSSSSSSSSSSSSBD!! *one by one, all who needs it steps into the baby dust machine (usually the money machine) for our daily dusting!!! Be sure to keep your mouth and eyes closed...LOL...clothing is optional??? LOL

Have a great day..gotta get back to work!!

[FaithNHim]

Tij........I am stepping into the baby dust machine and rolling all ova thr place. I want to be completely saturated in the baby dust. Af seems to be on her way......symptoms are here like a mofo.

Sam...Keep us updated and I am sending blessings your way.

Amberlee....Hi there......be encoraged and know we all are here for you.

Savanha...Gf, I wish I threw it the right way and Gabe caught it with the "right one" but af, that heffer seems like she is ready to "bring it on",

[Asking4aMiracle]

ok so i know things have been great around here, but since you all are as wonderful as you are and are here for me, i need you now!!!

lately has been rocky, good minutes bad minutes, good days bad days, a total roller coaster!! Well today i spoke with the finance lady from the fertility center. she talked to the Dr who said he wants to help us as best as he can. aparently they dont do payment plans too often but offered to help us with that. i asked what the total price with the FET, medicine for the cycle, and visits and such...she said no more then $4100. which is still alot but doable. Well we have that care credit card and our limit is $5000 and we owe just under $1000. we would just have to pay for meds out of our pocket because the pharmacy doesnt take care credit. No worries right, it sounds great, ill talk to Jason.

I call my aunt who has offered to be our surrogate if ever need be, shes amazing and has helped me out so much through all of this. Me and her daughter, my cousin, Britney were always SO SO close growing up! best of friends, but as i go older (she is 5 years younger then me) we have faded apart but are now slowly getting close again. Earlier this year, right before our IVF cycle, she accidently got pregnant. she decided she couldnt keep it and wanted to give it to us to adopt but my aunt said that she wouldnt be able to handle that, it would always be her grandbaby and it wouldnt be the same. so instead, she got an abortion. i just found out tonight, she is pregnant again..........i want to DIE!!! what is wrong with me, why cant this happen like it should, this isnt fair!!!!!! how the hell can someone that is just a kid herself have 2 babies in one year and not even keep the first one, JUST barely graduated high school, oh yea, she just turned 18 November 6th, the day after my 3rd wedding anniversary. she just moved out of my aunt and uncles house with her bf of like 6 months into some apartment. hes an amazing guy, head on straight, knows what he wants, in school to be an electrician and deserves it but they arent ready!!!! hes 21.....shes immature!!!! they fight ALL the time (well she picks fights with him that is)

Well Jason gets home and i tell him all of this and he while trying not to cry says, well we cant do the transfer right now because of our other late bills and stuff from the past, they lowered our care credit card from $5000 to $1400!! i dont know what to do, or what we are going to do. everyone is going to have a family except us!! i just want my baby and i cant have that and now it doesnt even look like i will have another!!!!! i HATE this life!!! i dont want to be here anymore, why cant things just work out RIGHT..........i have been doing so good at not being angry with God but that is slowly slipping away because it seems the more i try and try to keep to my faith, something else comes and slaps me in the face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now what? whats next?

[FaithNHim]

Amberlee,
I understand your frustration and annoyance with you family member and also God.
However, I am concerned to see you write, "I don't want to be here anymore"
There is nothing to hard for God. When we feel he has forsaken us, we must continue to have faith and not doubt. It is easier said than done and I have definitely struggled with mixed motions (turmoil) before but don't give up.

[kele1129]

Amberlee, you have been so strong and it is ok to have these feelings that you are having. Jason sounds like a wonderful person and husband, I am sure he can handle and understand this struggle for you.
Try not to think to much on the "Why me or Why not me" thoughts as they will do harm to you. Instead think of "What is next"
I wish we could all surround you and give you the biggest group AGP hug ever. Just keep remembering that sweet little boy and know that we (the AGP) are here day and night.

[miky72]

Amberlee,
I totally understand how you feel.
I remember when I had my last chemical the same day the cousin that I dislike the most called me to tell me she was 5 months pregnant.It was soooooo hard.
We are here for you to help and to support and to love you.
(((Hugs)))

[Juana824]

Good morning AGP Posse!

Amberlee, I am sorry about everything you are going through...please stay encouraged...Things will get better...I echo what everyone else has said...

AFM - I had my appointment this morning and eveythig came back clear!! My cycle will not be cancelled!!! YIPPIE!! I have also been calculating my cycle days wrong...{{goofy me}} I am actually cycle day 10...I have another appointment on Monday and then I get my official transfer date...If my calculations are correct, I will probably be transferring 12/22!!

Have a great day Sis-STARS!!

Mega hugz and lub!!

[blessedmomof3]

Amberlee
I am truely sorry you have to go through this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family.

Jauna
That is great news!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!!!

ASM
I have found a way to quit driving myself insane. I'm jsut planning for adoption so that I won't put as much thought into the FET and that way if it doesn't work I will be ready for the next step. I even found a crib today that is a convertable and a lady on Craigs List was selling it for $40. I'm waiting to hear back from her and hoping I can go get it this weekend. I figure I will be using either way. So, now I can start getting little things like that and planning for a child regardless how that child comes to me. :0)

[alaskacouple]

Amberlee - I sent you a pm :-)) We love you!!!!

T - cycle buddy! I am cd 10 today!

Had us appt yesterday, so far have ~ 13 follies, and 5 little itty bitty ones, and the dang 1 residual endometrioma .... my RE drains this bad boy at every ER.
Next us appt is Friday morning.
Looking at retrieval either the 14th or 15th.

[miky72]

Juana,
I'm so excited for you!!!!!!

[blessedmomof3]

alaska
That is great!!!! Good luck!!!!

[FaithNHim]

Happy Saturday All....hoping you have a restful, stress free weekend.

E

[alaskacouple]

evening all! As I type this, I know most of you are in bed.... sweet, happy, dreams sistas'!!!  

I need to apologize for not being on here more -- sorry ladies.
* DH's grandfather had surgery this past week for his broken neck. He is doing well, though often tries to take off the brace because he forgets he broke it. He is still malnurished - so every one is taking turns going over and fixing a meal and eating with him.
* I am in the process of switching positions at work. I am tired of a desk job, and tired of having to babysit upper management to verify that they have 'approved' the invoices I sent to them (this all done electronically and can be done with a push of a button!) When the invoices don't get paid on time, people yell at me! So, I am moving out of that spot!
I start the new position on Tuesday, and unfortunetly won't be able to check this site as often :((  I will only be able to catch up in the evenings....

Egg retrieval is on for tomorrow (Sunday) night. Yep, we have to drive minimum 3 hours to get to our RE doctor, through the mountains, in the snow, in freezing weather.... (good thing retrieval wasn't Friday as there was a 5 car pile up the way we have to go, and the state police were turning everyone around!)

We are up to 17 follies, with a bunch of little ones.
Doing ICSI again too.

I will catch you all on Monday afternoon, after the meds wear off!

Much lub sistas!!!

[kele1129]

Sam-Good luck sister! That sounds like the perfect number of follies! Have you looked into assisted hatching at all?

[miky72]

Sam,Good luck!!!!!!!

[Helen72]

Sam,
17+ follies sounds great!  Gonal-F certainly worked for you.  Let us know how many embryos you transferred.  Good luck and drive safe!

[Juana824]

Good afternoon ladies!!

GO SAM GO!!! Can't wait to hear from you!! That's an awesome number of follies!! How many are you planning on putting back this time??

[FaithNHim]

That's what I am talking about Sam.....very good numbers......I will send some of this Florida weather your way......don't want any issues with the weather, so B-A-M!!!!!!!!!!!!
76 degrees  coming your way :)

[Asking4aMiracle]

i finally posted pictures of Aidyn......

[blessedmomof3]

Alaska
Good kuck Sis Star!!!!! .

[kele1129]

Amberlee-Thank you so much for sharing those precious and amazing pictures. You are so strong, even if you think you aren't. All my love to you and your husband.

[Asking4aMiracle]

i dont know how much stronger i can be, i just got off the phone the care card people and they said they arent going to increase us. he said that with the economy, they arent increasing anyone and are lowering every limit no matter the case, even if they are using it for such dire needs as we are. i asked him if he was shooting down our last chance of a family even though we have already lost two babies this year and he said yes he was sorry. sorry doesnt put my life back together and i am at the point i have no reason anymore to be excited about life or the future. im not saying that i am going to be coward and remove myself from it but how am i suppose to go on, live and be "normal" when my son has died and gone to heaven with his twin and i have no hope at this point of getting pregnant again? God can get a virgin pregnant with his child but i cant even get a break to have help from a Dr. i have no choice but to just give up and give in since i have been to every door put in front of me and have had it slammed in my face!!!!!

what do i do now? how do i give up on this when its the only thing i have ever wanted? how does my husband stay strong and except the fact that he may only have one child to which is in heaven but yet he doesnt have anything wrong with him? how do i except this?

[Helen72]

Amberlee,
you may not have the financial resources right now but your financial situation WILL improve and economy will recover.  We paid out of pocket for everything in our ivf cycle, no help from anywhere so I know how draining those procedures can be on your budget.  If all you need is money for FET, just concentrate on that goal.  Try to save up and look for extra job opportunities.  Putting extra stress on your family trying to pay for this cycle right away may cost you your house.  It's very painful to wait and you want to fill that void inside you but life is so cruel sometimes...
Hugs!

[blessedmomof3]

Amberlee,
Helen is right. It will come to you. It may not be right now, but it will. God has his way of doing things and even though we don't understand or agree w/ them all the time, he knows what he is doing. Maybe this is you time to try to cope w/ your loss and heal. Not that you will ever fully recover from it, but I think you need to take time for yourself and maybe not rush into another cycle just yet. I know you want to fill that void that has been left in your heart, but I think you first need to cope w/ your greif first. I can't even imagine what it is like going through what you have been through, but I truely hope you are blessed at least once more.

I wish you and Jason all the best hun.

Love,
Jenea'

[Juana824]

Greetings Sis-STARS! How is everyone?

Amberlee - I agree with everyone. Give it some time and thigns will work out...I know you want to be pregnant right now, but I truly believe that everything happens for a reason...even though we may not understand it...continue to lean on God..He will see you through!!

Sam - Where are you??? What's going on??? We need an update!!

AFM - I am CD 15 today..My FET is scheduled for Sunday, 12/20..I start the dreaded PIO this evening...ugh..My booty is already tingling!! LOL

I really pray this is it for us!!

Kele - Can I get an extra helping of RSSSBD Cookies??

Have a great day ladies! Love and Hugz to all!!!

[blessedmomof3]

Jauna,
I'm so excited for you!!!!!

[alaskacouple]

morning all!

Amberlee - you are always in my thoughts! Sending you many many hugs!

Sorry I haven't posted....I changed positions in my work, and now have to be at work at 5AM!! Ugh!!!
We are still waiting for a FERT report, but 14 eggs were retrieved!! I forgot my cell phone this morning, so may have to wait until later today to find out about the m's :((
We are looking at xfer hopefully the 19th or 20th....

T - yup, my booty is talking back already too! Time to break out the heating pads!!!

[kele1129]

14 sounds great! I just know that come September you will have a wonderful new addition(s) to your family!

RSSBD to everyone!

[Helen72]

Sam,
congrats on 14 retrieved eggs!  Can't wait to hear about your fertilization report.  
Are you doing PIO shots again?  How many CCs are you injecting this time?

How many embryos will you be transfering?  Will you be doing a day 3 transfer?

Hugs,
Helen

[alaskacouple]

Well girls...... it looks bleak.....  

Out of the 14 eggs retrieved, only 4 are "doing anything".
Doc called this afternoon and wants us to come down tonight to do a 3-day transfer.

I may end up xfering all 4......  

:((

[blessedmomof3]

Alaska
I'm sorry about the eggs, but all is not bleak. You still have 4 and it only takes 1. If you do transefer all 4 that's even better!!!! I'm pulling for ya!!!!

[Savanha]

Sammy...

I agree with Jenea...all is bleak. We are pulling for you sweetie. If you transfer all 4...you never know. ;o) Here's to looking forward to a BFP. Be careful on the road & take it as easy as possible on your way back.

WOW: That job time change is yuck! ;o( I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight so that you are rested for tomorrow.

(((BiG HuGs)))

Savanha

[Savanha]

Hey Ladies...


We are getting long on this thread...that is a GREAT  Thing!!! ;o) Starting a new one... Hope ya like it...come see.

Sis-Stars*** <3Heart "2" Heart<3

[Asking4aMiracle]

its our Christmas Miracle this year, its SNOWING here in Las Vegas and i mean REALLY snowing, the ground is all white. Thank You Aidyn!!!!

[Savanha]

Amberlee...that is Wild! Does/Has it ever snowed there? I lived in Cali & don't remember it ever snowing there...I'm guessing that is what it would be like to see snow in Vegas.

New Thread started Ladies...

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