Calling All Women of Strength!!!

[mommyin10]

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.
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)

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 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Arlotheslug:  Home loving her little girl!!!  Update to come =)
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!

Luvkayln: BFP!!! 37 weeks! In the hospital waiting for Adalynn Noel's debut!!! =)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 29 weeks with Peyton!!! Next u/s & scan results 12/16
Looloo: BFP!!! 29 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 23 Weeks with our twins! (2nd Anatomy Scan
Wednesday u/s & glucose test 12/16)
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 23 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!!! (appt Tomorrow!)
kmcarino: BFP!!! 12 weeks with a healthy BOY!!!
ad_06: BFP!!! 2nd u/s Thursday!

Rachjas: Egg retrieval Wednesday!

mrspace:  Will ttc in the New Year!

Waiting for an update:
mamatina
Hannah
Naf
Candie
Lina
scripps
guesito

jmh2005:  CD5
pyar: CD14
Keyan: CD18 (+opk!!!)    
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Good evening, ladies!  I have an update from Luvkayln.  She's in the hospital & as of 1 hour and 15 minutes ago, she was 2 cm dilated, 50 % effaced.  Her doctor expects Addy's birth by 6 a.m.!  She was on her way to the hospital & will spend the night there so she will definitely be there for Addy's birth! =)  She'll be checked again in an hour.  I'll update with any new information!

[Keyan]

Catharine: you seem to be a very positive person! I am glad you are making plans. I know you said you are doing injections, what CD are you? do you do temps/charting? use OPKs?

Luvkayln: I know you already know this, but Addy is sooo PRETTY!! You are doing a great job! can't wait for her appt update.

JMH: yeah, when we are ttc, BDing seems more like work...although I always try to enjoy it, but I know sometimes I forget DH is not a machine, I even think he would hide sometimes....but it was nice when one time we kind of started arguing and he was the one "looking" for me, saying he also wants this as bad as I do. I can say that comunication is what keeps us strong....its been almost 5 years of TTC for us, so its been a lot of work, but good work ;o) ......Hopefully you will get your +OPK soon!!

Mommyin10: Your new pics are awsome! I thought they were your 3d/4d pics too! ;o) they are getting soooo big!! keep rubbing your belly for me, although I am not so optimistic about this cycle, I am still praying for a BFP!

[sbumblebeeo]

mommyin10- I am excited for your appointment tomorrow!  I can't wait to see your pictures.  When they take measurements of your cervix would you try to remember to ask what it is?  My last one was 32mm so I was just curious to have someone to compare to.  So I read a post to luvkayln, did I understand that you registered for your baby shower already?  We haven't done that yet.  When are you going to have yours, any idea?  We were thinking the 7th of Feb.  but I am nervous that may be too late since our goal is 32 to 34 weeks from our doctor.  32 weeks should be right at that time.  Ok.  I'm rambling, I'll let you go.  

luvkayln-  I just want you to know that I read all your posts and keep up with your beautiful pictures.  I don't often respond b/c I know you have a lot going on and don't want you to waste any moments you have responding to me.  You have much more fun stuff to do.  I am glad that you are pumping so Sean can help too.  You need to rest as much as possible plus if you go back to work I would think that having her use to both you and the bottle would make a babysitter\daycare situation easier.  Any idea who is going to watch her when you go back to work?  Not something that I really want to think about but I guess it's a nessisary evil.  Well take care and get some rest.
XOXO

[Princess_Crankypants]

Evening (or Morning or Good Afternoon) all,

Today I got up to date with my gym membership (so I can go back to PT sessions early in the new year)

I put my name down for the new yoga term starting Feb 1st (we are in Summer Holiday mode here in Australia).

And I had an epiphany that losing weight is about the rest of my life, not just for a baby (these things take a bit if time to 'click' with me :-) )

And I was patient and smiling with my MIL about my decision to go back to Uni (part time) next semester (if I keep putting things of because - we might get pregnant - I will wish my life away!)

And I told my husband I loved him instead of being a fish wife and screaming at him. Yes, I have been a cow lately, time to enjoy each other again.

Hope you are all well,

Regards,

Catharine (aka Princess_Crankypants)

[mommyin10]

Leighanne: Great Christmas pics :)

luvkayln: You make a great point! Mommy will need some sleep too, so I'll be prepared for pumping, too ;) We actually have our 3D/4D appt on Wed. The pics I posted are from my high risk doc. This past week was the first time they switched the screen over to that mode & I was impressed! The pics are so cool :) Oh, sorry! Carmelo was neutered. He's 2 1/2, so it was time, but I kept procrastinating. We finally found a reputable doc who's familiar w/Italian Greyhounds, so we felt much more comfortable. (I.G.s have no body fat, so they respond differently to anesthesia) It'll definitely be quiet tonight! I can't wait to see him tomorrow ;) Yes, Friday's the day! We'll see how I'm doing :) Enjoy your night & update after Addy's appt :)

[leighanne143]

luvkayln- oh we are trying just yet.  we are thinking during the summer so jaedyn will be a year and a half and a lil more independent.  but we will def have number 2 in the future. I cant believe Addy is a week old.  time flies by fast now,  take tons of pics and enjoy every minute of it.  I cant believe i will be planning jaedyns first birthday very soon and it only feels like yesterday he was born.


I am going to post some pics now of jaedyns x mas stuff, check them out.

[luvkayln]

Jmh2005- Awww, thanks! You are just too sweet! :) I completely agree with Mommyin10! It's completely normal, especially while ttc! The month we actually got pregnant we had "fun" instead of making it a chore like we did every other try. It was probably b/c I was going out of state the day after our iui, and I think I was more concentrated on that then ttc that month just b/c I didn't think it was gonna work, ya know? You just never know! :) I know it's hard to keep that spark alive when all you think is baby, baby, baby...! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your +OPK! :)

Mommyin10- I didn't realize you had your 4D u/s already! Your babies' are just absolutely adorable!!! I can't wait for them to get here! :) I think it's good you're getting bottles too. Ya know, it's probably more handy to do both, breastfeed and pump b/c you get that bond either way for one, and trust me when you're getting sleep in time blocks and if you're solely breastfeeding it's all on you and you're just plum exhausted... it kinda catches up with you! With pumping also, you can stock up and dh can help on those nights when you just want to get more than 2 hours of sleep! ;) And with 2 babies.... enough said! lol! ;) Addy's been eating every 2-3 hours which is what they want for breastfed babies, so now I'm getting 2 bottles worth of what she'll take right now at each pumping, so I pump everytime she eats to keep my milk up and I'm able to stock up in the fridge. Ok, I missed something! What did Carmelo have surgery for?! I'm glad he's good and almost ready to come home! :) Ok, so Friday's the day we need to concentrate on to see if you'll be going back to work or not. I know you won't over-do anything, you know I just worry about you! ;) That's great they're taking such great care of you and measuring you more and more often! I know that's a huge relief! :) We just gave Addy a bath, and now Sean is feeding her. I'll update after Addy's appointment tomorrow! :) Have a great night!!!