Calling all Women of Strength!!!

[mommyin10]

A Strong Woman VS. A Woman Of Strength


A strong woman works out everyday 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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Michelle: (Offer support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Check out his pics!!!

vortex: BFP - 30 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 24 weeks (doc appt March 11)
Jessie: BFP -19 weeks
Armyprincess: BFP - 17 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 11 weeks! (appt 2/24)
Kaylee_Frye: BFP! 6 weeks (u/s 2/24)

angelbaby: waiting for AF
Guesito: (offer support!)

ad_06: CD5
jmh2005: CD6 (u/s 2/20)
Candie: CD13
rachjas: CD15 (iui today!)
Keyan: CD15
Sexykeme: CD15
Mrspace: CD15
Lina: CD20
Arlotheslug: CD25 (welcome back!)
Hannah1505: CD26
Luvkayln: CD26 (u/s today)

kmcarino: 2dpiui!
babynr: 3dpt!
Mommyin09: 7dpo (beta 2/23)
Shysana: 8dpo
pyar: 8dpo
dnikki: 12dpiui (beta 2/19)
wishandaprayer: 13dpt
BabyMamma: 24dpo
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[jmh2005]

My ovaries have been killing me too I only did two OPK's one this morning it was really light so no go. Then this after it was way darker so I called my RE hopefully there are the follies on my right side and i can get my IUI done. Keep us in your prayers!

[luvkayln]

Ok, just a quick question and then I can catch up later. Gotta make dinner before Sean gets home! :) Ok, so my OPK was neg last night at 5:30, +ve this morning at 8, +ve at noon and now neg at 4:30... Does that sound right?? Usually if I have a +ve opk it's +ve for a lot longer than that! My ovaries have been literally killing me today, and still are... I'm gonna upload a pic, even though it's hard to see but hopefully you guys can see what i'm talking about. Has this ever happened to any of you guys?

[GUESITO]

Im so happy everything turned out to be ok... Yey! No need to worry! Congrats on making the 12th weeks mark. You have just graduated! Everything will be ok..

AFM- waiting on my AF to start Estrace for 17 days and transfer immediately after the 17th day... that simple. Im anticipating transfer will take place around the 3rd week of march, Because my last AF was on 2/5 Not too bad :)

Mommying- You know it will happen eventually... Good luck on your next try. XOXOXO

To everyone else thanks for all your prayers and suppot... Im better!!

[Stacey1718]

Hi friends!

Thanks for all your concern.  My wish came true and my OBGYN was wonderful.  She put my mind at ease.  She said because it is brown not to worry...it should stop on it's own.  She did a quick ultrasound to take a look and said "There are NO problems here!"  The baby was moving around like crazy!  He/she has been very active for each ultrasound...I'm a little worried! :)  So I am going for the official 12-14 week ultrasound either this Thursday or next.  They are trying to get me on this Thurs.  So, I am back on track.  No need for bed rest and I can walk my fur baby again!!  Yippee!!

Thanks again for your notes and concerns.  Apparently I am just a paranoid mother!!

I'll check in again later!  
Stacey

[Arlotheslug]

Hi everyone!
Today I am officially CD3 and starting clomid.  Trying to be relaxed, but you know how that goes! ;-)   Anyone hear from Stacey?  I am anxious to know how the appt went!  

Mrspace:  It looks like you figured out the annovulation - it means you have a cycle where you do not ovulate.  

Kenyan (oops just saw that you answered MRSpace's question - sorry).  That is wonderful news!  Get your hopes up - you deserve it! It does S U C K about Savana - she is an extremely sweet and kind kitty.  Trying to work on my parents to keep her, but I don't think that will happen! ;-)

DNIKKI:  Good luck with the job hunt.  I know it must be really hard with all the drugs.  

Leighanne:  I will check out your pics after this.  I can't wait!

Luvkayln:  Yahoo!  for the +ive OPK, now to bring on AF!  How did the house look?

Mommyin09: Good luck at the dentist - sometimes, not often, I think that is the worst thing in the world . . . . ;-)


Happy Tuesday!  

[mrspace24]

The ant issue is getting much better.  The exterminater came yesterday and did some work, but the ants are so bad that it's going to take several "treatments".  So he's coming back today.  I can already tell a HUGE difference.  Although I still don't want to be at work.  Ick.

Maybe I'm having an annovulation cycle.  lol.  I haven't ovulated.  But I didn't think I would ovulate.  I wasn't O'ing before I started clomid and now that I'm off clomid..who knows.  The metformin might work but I don't know.  So far, nothing.

I have a TON of housework to do tonight.  I wish that I had some friends that lived closer so they could come keep me company lol.  I need to sweep the floors and finish laundry tonight.  Hopefully I'll get a lot done, but who knows.

[Keyan]

hey Girls!

So my appt yesterday went ok, everything looks good, have to wait 2 more weeks to do excersise, the way my ovaries are is called "kissing ovaries" and probably my next LAP will be around the last week of may or first of June, it all depends as to when AF shows this week. I need to start AF before we do Lupron, so we are waiting on that. My doc thinks we will be able to get pregnant on our own after the next LAP, without any more treatment, so that was great news!....I am just praying it happens like he says, because I am getting my hopes up!!

Arlotheslug : I am so sorry about Savana, and also about the babyshower....my neighboors that I have more than 5 that are pregnant, two had already their babies, well they are really showing. my next door neighboor will give birth in April, so I am happy for them, but you know how that makes us feel everytime we see her.......BUT I am really happy AF show and you can move on with treatmeant....and yes my friend try to cheer up, MAY is really close!!

Stacey : I wish I could do something for you to feel better, I will pray for the bleeding to stop. How did the appt go?

Mommyin09 : sorry about the BFN........stay strong and calm and relax like you have been, and don't you worry, IT will happen.

MrSpace : Annovulation, is when you don't ovulate, you might get AF but because of the excess of it, but it will most likely be a really late AF. Hope the issues with the ants are resolve soon.

Luvkayln : You are a great Mommy and Sean a great daddy...and you both have that instint in you!! that is really nice of you to take care for the little boy too! Congrats on the +OPK!!! and welcome to the 2ww!

Candie : Hope you continue to "hang and relax" during this last few days of the 2ww! Our weekend was nice, I was relaxing at home and on Sunday Dh and I went to have our LATE valentine's dinner, because of doc's order we still haven't celebrate it like it should be, hahaha ;o), but soon!!! we will be getting lots of BD practice while on LUPRON, since I won't get any AF while I am on the shots!!  

[dnikki0928]

Good afternoon ladies :-)

pyar: I'm so sorry about your loss, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers - Take Care :-)

mrspace: Sorry I missed your call yesterday - I was trying to sleep off a horrible headache and nausea - The BCP did a number on me yesterday. I'm waiting for the woman at Children's Hospital to call me back...

luvkayln: Congrats on the +opk (finally!!!!) lol :-)

leighanne: Glad all is well your way, you sound so happy!! Going to check out the pics in a minute :-)

Well, yesterday I had to take 2 BCP's and it was horrible!!! I haven't taken BCP's in 6 freaking years! I was soooooo sick yesterday, I just kept feeling like my blood sugar was bottoming out (not diabetic)...today is better, my head still feels just a bit funky - I don't know how else to explain it lol! Still job hunting - I called 23 places yesterday! I am supposed to call the gay spa guy back (missed his call yesterday too...) but he probably wants to schedule a massage... So, I don't know!!

Have a good day ladies!

[leighanne143]

mrspace- OMG i would kill my boss.  bring a big can of raid and spray it near him until he gets the hint.  once he smells that nasty stuff maybe he will call the exterminator to spray the fume free stuff.

luvkayln- i hope you liked the way the outside of the house looked.

i am going to post a few new pics of the little guy right now.

[leighanne143]

mrspace- OMG i would kill my boss.  bring a big can of raid and spray it near him until he gets the hint.  once he smells that nasty stuff maybe he will call the exterminator to spray the fume free stuff.

luvkayln- i hope you liked the way the outside of the house looked.

i am going to post a few new pics of the little guy right now.

[mrspace24]

I've read a few people talking about annovulation cycles.  Or something like that.  What is that?  Just curious.

[luvkayln]

mommyin09- Thanks for changing my stats on our list! It's nice to finally be off the "waiting for AF or O!?" lol :) At least now we know what's going on with my crazy cycle! You forgot to put yourself on there though! I know you're in a hurry to get to the dentist though! ;)

Pyar- Oh, I'm so sorry! I totally understand not being in the right state of mind right now to ttc. Take time to heal, and when you're ready, try again! IVF will still be there waiting for you! I'll keep you and your family in my prayers! (HUGS)

rachjas- Thanks, but to my suprise I got that +OPK today! I went out and bought them last night, and it was neg at 5:30. Took one again this morning, and it's clearly +ve! :) Plus I had a feeling it was coming soon b/c I've been having major O pains for a few days, so that's why I thought I would do the opks instead of an u/s. At least now I know when AF is due! :)

mrspace- Thanks! :) Sorry the ant problem hasn't been resolved yet! Don't give up on getting your +opk this month! Look at me, I'm freakin' CD 34 and just now got it! :)

Stacey- Thinking of you today! I hope your appointment goes well! I bet they'll do the doppler on your belly so you can hear the h/b! When I left my RE at 10 weeks and went to my first OB appointment, that's the first thing they did. And it was awesome! Update us asap! :)

arlotheslug- Congrats to you for starting your clomid today!! :)

[mrspace24]

Good morning everyone

I'm back at work.  The ant situation isn't great still, but it's better.  I'm cd23 and no O yet.  I don't think it'll happen this month.  Which is okay.  We're taking a break anyway.  From the meds at least.  Next month we'll be calling the new doctor.  

The Metformin is going okay. I've been on it for almost 3 weeks now and it's still making me really sick.  But hopefully I'm losing some weight.  We don't have a scale so I don't know.

Still no more news on the house, but I'll keep you all updated.

luvkayln- Congrats on the +opk.  I hope you're doing well.  I feel like I haven't talked to anyone in a while.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

dnikki- Hey girl. I hope the job hunt is going well.  As is everything else.  

mommyin09- I'm sorry for your negative beta.  Hopefully this next month will be it for you!  Keeping my fingers crossed.

I will write to everyone else later...I have to get back to work.

[mommyin10]

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Michelle: (Offer support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Check out his pics!!!

vortex: BFP - 31 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 25 weeks (doc appt March 11)
Jessie: BFP - 20 weeks
Armyprincess: BFP - 18 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 12 weeks! (appt today)
Kaylee_Frye: BFP! 7 weeks (u/s today)

Guesito: Getting ready for FET!!!
Keyan:  Getting ready to start Lupron

pyar:  CD3
Arlotheslug:  CD3?
dnikki:  CD4
wishandaprayer:  CD5
ad_06: CD13
jmh2005: CD14 (u/s tomororw)
Sexykeme: CD23
Mrspace: CD23
Lina: CD28

luvkayln:  +opk!!!

Candie: 7dpo
rachjas:  8dpiui
kmcarino: 10dpiui
babynr: 11dpt (beta 2/26)
Shysana: 16dpo
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Good morning, ladies & thanks for all your sweet notes & support! :)  I'll make this quick 'cause I have to be at the dentist at 7 a.m.!

jmh2005:  Yes, I bet your right side is working hard!  That's great & you'll know for sure at your u/s tomorrow :)

pyar:  I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear aunt ;(  I'm sure this is a really hard time for you & my thoughts are with you.  Take care!

shysana:  Sorry about the bfn ;(

Arlotheslug:  I couldn't find what cd you are.  CD3?  Did you start your clomid?

luvkayln:  Woo-Hoo for the +opk!!! :)

Candie:  How are you feeling?

Stacey:  Best wishes for your appt today!

Kaylee:  Best wishes to you, too!

[pyar]

good morning ladies sorry i have not updated AF came so we were suppose to be starting meds for ivf cd2 i'm now cd3 but unfortunately my dear aunt passed away saturday night and ttc just wasn't something i was even thinking about so gonna take time to heal and put her to rest on this saturday then see how i feel for next month i'm just feeling too sad at the mo i hope you are all doing ok i will take some time to catch up with everyone when things settle down please don't think i have disapeared thinking of you all xx

[rachjas0623]

luvkayln - I would pick up OPKs if I were you. I had one cycle were I did O, but not until CD 32.... I know ur past that, but you never know. Or, your right it could be annovulatory like you said.

mommyin09 - I am hoping you were right about my Prog. since they tested it so soon that's why it was low. Either way I have been using the meds. since Friday night. I am sorry to hear about your BFN. U have such a good attitude with everything!!!

candie429 - You said you should know by the end of the week, when are you testing?

ad_06 - Hopefully, u don't have to worry about next cycle.. and you'll get the BFP this cycle.

mrspace 24 - Praying for your family.

kmcarino - I know how much progesterone levels can be frustrating. Mine was only 9.5...but RE tested it really too soon. I am not sure why.

dnikki0928 - Perhaps a month off is what you need!

[jmh2005]

Hello all you wonderful, strong willed ladies!

I had a question? My right ovary has been having sensations and tingles, do you think that means my follies are growing? usually I can feel when they are on the right side and i just hope that this means they are growing. The doc has said to start checking ovulation starting today because my body acts differently with Femera than Clomid. Should I only check once a day for my surge? I go back wednesday to check my follies again. Any input is greatly appriciated.

[ShySana]

Well i tested this weekend and just like i imagine  BFN which i kinda figured i wld get since this cycle i really ddnt get any symptoms at all.   I called my dr and am waiting for a call back and just gonna kick back an wait for AF to show and see what she wants to do next.  In the mean time i was having a conversation with my mom and aunties and they were telling me I shld go an have my uterus and ovaries massaged.  Apparently in Mexico people are taught how to massage and stimulate your uterus and ovaries so tht you can concieve a baby.  Both my mom and auntie had it done and helped them get pregnant within 2 months and a cpl of my friends know women who had it done and got pregnant after. So i have called up an got the info and am gonna go down to their office an see if i can have it done an who knows maybe it will work fo me.

Send SSBD to all  

[Stacey1718]

Thanks everyone for your positive thoughts!  I know I am lucky to even be in this situation but the thought of anything happening is just .... well it's unthinkable.  I think I am way more paranoid than someone who just got pregnant on their own!!  I'll let you know how my appt goes.  Not sure I will get an ultrasound...I think my obgyn has to book that.  Not sure!  

Mommyin09 - Thanks and yes I am looking forward to some answers.  I am sorry about your beta.  I know you didn't have your hopes up too high and I understand how you are feeling with it being ok and out of your control.  I started feeling like that towards the end and I actually think it helped because my stress level was a lot less.  Hope you have another low stress cycle...and congrats to dh!  Woo hoo!  No more working nights.  That is awesome!

Luvkayln - I agree with Mommyin09.  If you can get an u/s that would be great...what is going on in there!?!  And how exciting about the house!!!  And sooo cheap!  Toronto is a very expensive city.  We have a small house with a small yard and you would die knowing what we paid for it!  Oh good luck!!!

Mrspace - So sorry about the sad news in the family.  I wish them all the best.  And the ants in your office and your boss not doing anything?  That is unacceptable.  I hope you are able to talk some sense into him!!

Arlotheslug - I am sorry about Savanna.  I know it is a tough decision but at the end of the day it will be best for everyone.  That is really hard.  And baby showers are the worst.  Don't go.  Drop off a gift if you feel you need to but stay away.  It is not good for you.  BUT...great news about af!  I am so happy that you are back in the game and have new found hope!  This will happen for you you know!

Wishandprayer - All the best with the FET.  I'm glad you are feeling positive because you should be!  You have a great chance for your bfp!

Leighanne - Congrats on a great first check-up!  It sounds like you are doing really well.  I'm very happy for you and little Jaedyn.  More pics!!

[mommyin10]

Well, it's back to the drawing board for me & dh. My beta was negative. I'm really okay. I told Keyan I'm not sure what it is, but I just can't get upset. It's been too long & it's so out of my control. I just have to accept it & move forward. I'm sure feeling less stressed will be a benefit eventually ;) Thanks so much to everyone for pulling for me!!! We decided we'll try another natural cycle. If O happens to fall on a weekend, maybe we'll try iui. We'll see how it goes!
In the meantime, dh interviewed for a new position at work & he got the job! I'm so proud of him!!! His
schedule will be perfect & he won't be going back to
working nights. Yay for me ;-)

Mrspace: Looks like I glossed over a lot today. I'm
sorry about your grandfather. I will pray for him. Good
luck getting rid of the ants!

Luvkayln: Yes, the opk's are a good idea & you
should go in for an u/s just to see how things are
going. Gosh, the guesswork could drive you crazy!!!
Good luck with the house :)

Arlotheslug: I'm sorry about the baby shower ;( I can imagine how difficult that would be.

[mrspace24]

leighanne- No, we don't have ants at our house.  I'm at work.  I have ants at my office.  Which is why I'm mad at my boss.  He won't do anything about it. We're gonna have a little chat here soon (when he's done with his meetings).

[luvkayln]

mommyin09- Thanks, I'm excited about the house! :) I've been wanting to move forever, and I complained about it all the time! So I went out and bought things to improve our house, and now all of a sudden Sean says it's time to move! Figures... lol! :) Yeah, I knew the endometrium was still vaginal, but you convinced me of how much better it is! :) I'm sorry  you feel like AF is going to show! :( I really hope it doesn't show, but I know you will be ok if it does and just keep going! I've been having constant O pains today, so I was thinking of going out and buyiong opk's. Do you think I should?

arlotheslug- Oh my gosh, I'm so excited for you!!! :) That's awesome you get to start your clomid tomorrow, and are using donor sperm for your iui! Woo hoo!! This is gonna be it sweetie! I feel it! :) I'm so sorry about the baby shower! :( I get invited to them all the time, but I just tell them up front the reason why I can't go. That would be wayyy to hard for me! Especially if it was a shower for a little girl! :( Being the banquet coordinator at work, people have baby showers all the time at the winery and it's hard for me but I just put a smile on my face, and just make sure I'm not the one working the banquet! I'm sorry to hear about Savana! :( Gosh, you have had such a hard weekend, but hopefully thinhgs will start to look up soon! I know you're optimistic for this cycle, and we're just so happy for you!! I'm praying for you sweetie! You deserve a miracle, and you will get it!! You'll see! :)

Leighanne- That's awesome your appointment went so well! :) We're supposed to go look at the house tonight, so I'll let you all know how it goes! Although we'll only be able to see the outside tonight b/c the lady can't meet with us until Thursday or Friday, but that's ok. Houses are really cheap around here lately, which is good for us! :)

wishandaprayer- I'm also glad AF showed for you, and are looking forward to April when you get to do your FET!! :) That' s very exciting!!!

I'm having a lazy day at home right now. I have a meeting tonight at work, which will end right when Sean gets off and then we'll go look at the house. I just watched Little Women on tv, and I haven't watched that since I was young! I remember reading the book long before I ever saw the movie, and loved it! It brought back good memories! :)

[mommyin10]

I posted too soon :)

Luvkayln: How exciting! Good luck with the house :)

Keyan: Carmelo's doing great, thanks! He was pooped after an exciting day.

Wishandaprayer: I'm glad AF showed & you're moving forward. Congrats on the future FET! That is exciting :)

Leighanne: I'm glad to hear you're doing well & yay for the weight loss ;)

[mommyin10]

Stacey: Looks like we were posting at the same time this morning. I'm so sorry about the spotting. I can imagine it's worrisome & I'm glad you'll have some answers tomorrow. Hang in there!!! :)

Luvkayln: That's sweet that you are thinking of getting a headstone for the little boy ;) Just FYI: the Endometrin is still a vaginal supp., but it's not refrigerated. I'm glad you're gonna ask your RE about them :)

Arlotheslug: I'm so sorry about Savana! I can imagine how you feel, but I'm sure you'll find her the perfect home & Alice will be at peace.

I feel like AF's gonna start. I won't have my beta results till later today,
but I did see pink cm when I used the restroom. So, I'll check in later!