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.

Author Unknown.
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! Congrats :)
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 - 40 weeks! (Jeremey is due tomorrow!)
Stacey: BFP!!! 33 weeks!!! C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 29 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 17 weeks with her little girl!!! =) (u/s 7/28)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 10 weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! 9 Weeks! (twins?!?)
Rachjas: BFP!!! 5 Weeks! (1st u/s Tomorrow!)

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 1 more Lupron shot 8/14!!!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal & looking for a new RE!
Hannah:  Taking a break, waiting for AF

kmcarino: Retrieval Yesterday, transfer soon!

pyar:  CD7 (appt 7/28)
Candie:  CD7
Mrspace:  CD8
Mamatina:  CD11
Lina: CD16
Naf: CD21
ad_06: CD24
jmh2005: CD28 (On vacation!)

scripps:  6dpt!!!
Mommyin10:  8dp5dt! +HPT! (beta Fri)  
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[mommyin10]

THIS IS OUR OLD THREAD!!!
Please post on the new one, dated 7/30/09 :)

[A_Muse4u]

That would probably depend on how many stops, fne, your flight makes.  Ask another Dr., as a hypothetical ?, just 2c what they say.  Go to questions on a forum that M.D.'s answer to all that post them.  

They'll still tell you to check w/your Dr., 1st, anyway.  You have to decide, what's more important, how you feel, or the baby's welfare?  The ball's in your court.....GL

~SSBD2A~

[scripps]

Beta today was 648 from 274 on Wednesday, so that's good.  

On the other hand, my doctor--who forced me to make a 3-hr round trip to pay him for a little information--told me that he didn't want me to fly to the U.S. next week.  Before the ivf I asked him if I could fly if I got pregnant, and he said yes.  

Since he didn't answer my email on Tuesday and tickets at reasonable prices were almost gone, I bought tickets on Wednesday.  The thing is, my doctor is off to Greece tomorrow and told me he won't have email, so it's not like he can take care of me during this time, and he didn't have any specific reason for telling me not to fly other than it's a long trip (10 hours of flight time).

I was really upset because I hate struggling for information and I hate people who change their minds for no reason and without explanation.  

DH thinks the doctor is fickle and unprofessional--he has changed his mind on me before, and DH thinks making me go see him today for a few answers was greedy.  Oh, I asked the doctor about pre-natal vitamins, and he said I didn't need them--just keep taking the folic acid, and he'll give me iron pills later.

Do you all think that I could make the trip with every caution for circulation (circulation socks, lots of water, frequent strolls down the aisle)?  It would do a lot of good for my stress level to be in the U.S. with family for a while rather than alone in a Paris apartment.  I would like to know your opinions.

[jmh2005]

Should tell you guys I have been MIA but that was a test a few days ago tuesday and still no sign sore bbs and moody and hungry im scared to test again. But that you all for the good hopes! I am getting kinda worried though about AF.

[rachjas0623]

mommyin10- tmw is the big day! I can't wait to hear how it goes!

dnikki- hmmm, it sounds like your are totally frustrated with your job. I hate that you are having to deal with all of this while you are preggo. I hope that things get better!

luvkayln- How cute! What do you plan on doing with them when they get bigger???? I am sooo happy ur last u/s went so well!

jmh- I am sooo sry about the BFN!

AFM- 2nd u/s today! The sac that was measuring larger, did grow.. but no yolk sac, etc... She is calling it a Vanishing Twin : ( the sac that was measuring smaller (a week behind)... was only 3 days behind today! RE said that it was totally ok and normal. and...... we saw a heartbeat!!! it was going crazy! The only issue.... the gestational sac was measuring small. This is concerning us a little. RE says that it can get bigger. My RE will be out of town... so I am going in to see her partner 8.10 @ 8:45am. If all is well.. I will be released to an OBGYN. I have to call one (I have to decide on one tonight) tmw and go ahead and schedule an appt. I am hoping that they will get me in around 10weeks. Fingers crossed!!!!

[dnikki0928]

Hey everyone :-) Sorry I've been MIA the last few days...

scripps: Congrats on the beta number! That's really good! Yes you should start taking your vitamins asap! I was on mine while TTC.

Rachjas: Did you have your u/s today?

Mommyin10: Howa re feeling?

Luvkayln: Awww, how cute you are fostering kittens! I did thta once for the humane society and I would pack them up every morning I had to work (12hr shifts) and take them to my sisiters so she could feed them lol!

AFM: My new job SU CK S!!! Why is it that I always end up working for an ahole?? First you all know about my hours but I got those changed - I don't get paid hourly it's per person that I massage and I also do this extra stuff around the office like laundry so we have sheets and towels (we don't have enough to even make it through one day) and doing e-stim on patients (which LMT's aren't suppsed to do, but he claims we can...) and doing u/s on people's injuries he just called me today to tell me I WON"T GET PAID FOR IT!! WTH????? He says it's all part of my jopb blah blah blah, which it isn't. Sorry I'm venting but he has really ticked me off! I went on another interview yesterday, so hopefully I'll get that job.
I'm still getting sick, not as often but sometimes it's still twice a day - hopefully it will be gone next week! I can't believe I'm already 11 weeks!! My SIL came up from SC and she had bought a bunch of onesies anthey even have the built in mittens!! I was leary of taking them b/c of me not being 12 wks yet, but I couldn't tell her no lol...I can't wait to find out what I'm having!! On a bad note,we got the call yesterday that DH's great aunt died do we have her funeral tomorrow then I'll be out of town until Saturday night b/c of my frined's bachelorette party and bridal shower...It's going to be a LONG weekend. Okay, sorry for going on and on and on...Thanks Ladies!!

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)

[Kaylee_Frye]

Hey, ladies!  Sorry I have been away so long (again).

OMGosh, I cannot believe I am 30 weeks.  We barely have anything ready.  The hubbie's parents came to town this week and checked out our new pad.  (We just moved to get space for an extra room).  Boy, are they awesome and brought a lot of 2nd hand stuff along with paying for our most expensive stuff off the registry.  Wow.  They make me want to cry (in a good way).

Well, I'm huge now (I thought I was big *before*) and uncomfortable and hot.  If I'm planning for next time, I am going to do better at avoiding being pregnant in the summer.  Sometimes I can't sleep because I'm so uncomfortable and hot.  I keep the thermostat at 69 and my hubbie piles on the layers when he walks in the door.  I am ready to meet little Hayden.  :)  Not too long now.

Wow, I am really going to be a mom.

My job is kind of getting stressful - I am having a hard time dealing with the pressure put on by my manager and sometimes I just get home and cry.  I am not the only one, in fact some of the other team members come to my cube to go for a walk, just to get a breather from him for a while.

It ***** to say, but I am going to ask my doctor how early he feels comfortable signing me out of work I think and just be done with it.  I don't think it is healthy for me or the baby to feel like this all the time.  I am just not able to deal with it like I used to.

I am rambling...
Mommyin10: I am SOOO thrilled for you.  I hope you are not too sick and that you're enjoying your pregnancy.  I got a kick out of seeing your egg :)

Hi Scripps :)  I was able to fly to another country at 23 weeks.  But definitely clear it with your doctor.  Gosh, I can't imagine not having my doctor responsive to me.  It seems like I send him an E-mail every week, or at least every other for advice.  Any way you can switch?  It would be really miserable to be pregnant without feeling you are supported and safe...

[mrspace24]

I know what you mean about the frustration.  Last night was okay.  We both just want a baby so bad!  The pain is still there today but not quite as bad.  Which is another reason why I think I was wrong about O'ing on Monday.  I'm going to keep taking the opks and temping.  Hopefully my chart starts making sense soon.  The economy has been bad on many of us here in Iowa, but from what I hear, it's like that all over the country.  

Just this week, DH and I are struggling financially.  I've been on the phone most of the last two days, calling our bill companies and asking for small extensions.  Honestly, if we can push back 2 or 3 of our bills til next Friday we'll be fine. It was just bad timing.  But we do what we can.  I remember the stories my mom used to tell me of when she first had me. She was a single mom, on her own, living on ramen noodles, mac-n-cheese, and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches.  Now we're doing the same thing.  Granted, we have money.  We're just trying to get out of debt.  We counted up our debt the other day.  And, not including our home, we have almost 20,000 dollars in debt.  It overwhelms us.  Most of that is the car and medical bills. But we don't like debt.  So that's where all of our money goes.  Paying it off.  

As far as your doctor goes, I have totally been there!!!  Our last doctor was terrible with a capital T!  I do have to say: Good for you!  That journal is awesome.  I have a TTC binder that I put my charts and stuff in.  Plus, I journal in it.  It's a great way to relieve stress.  And, dh and I are looking forward to reading it after we have our first baby.  We want to lay down on the floor, the baby between us, and read it.  And know that it was all worth it for that little miracle laying between us.  It's a little cheesy, but we like it.

I would definately start looking for a different doctor.  I've never heard of a doctor NOT telling you to start vitamins or starting your pre-natal care.  That's crazy.  I've been on prenatal vitamins for a few years now, just to help take better care of my body.  Best of luck hun!  (by the way, can you tell I'm bored at work?  I just wrote a flippin' book to you!  Ha ha)

[scripps]

mrspace24: I'm sorry you are having such a hard time right now.  My parents live in Iowa, and they tell me the economy is tough on everyone.  It must be difficult, on top of everything else, to have sex be a source of pain.  I can relate to that because my dh cannot ejaculate, a source of immense tension between us, as you might imagine.  I hope things will improve for you soon.  

mommyin10: what is next for you?  Will you switch to another doctor to follow the pregnancy, or does your clinic have someone for you?

stacey1718: are you enjoying being away from work, or is it strange not to have a routine?  It must feel wonderful to be so close to delivery time!

luvkayln: how are  you doing with work?  You are about 5 months now, right?  How long do you plan to keep working?

As for me, I'm doing well.  No more cramping really, which makes me calmer.  However, I am perturbed with my doctor.  He never talks to patients on the phone and is almost unreachable.  I sent him an email Tuesday asking if I could fly, would he please send me a prescription for an estrogen/progesterone test and what I should do next given that France will shut down for all of August and he will be away.  

Today, two days later, he still hadn't responded by 4pm, so I called his assistant.  He wrote me an email within the hour: I can drag my *** to the hospital (90 minutes out, 90 minutes back) and pay him for a private consultation if I want answers.  

He told me that it's great I have a busy brain, but I shouldn't be so anxious, and he mocked the notebook I bring to meetings with him.  Now ladies, this is a doctor who hasn't spoken to me about my hcg results, hasn't prescribed vitamins, hasn't made any arrangements for my future care.  I can only imagine that the fact that keep track of everything and press him for answers annoys him because he realizes I know he isn't being careful or detailed.

Of course, anger won't get me anywhere, so I'll have to be nice tomorrow.

[mrspace24]

mommyin10-I am going to uncheck the O box.  I thought for sure that I had O'd, but now I'm not so sure.  I hate how some of these cycles can be so confusing.  The good news for me is that I have such an amazing doctor now, so I know he'll be able to explain my chart to me better.  I am starting to think that this month won't work.  Which is fine.  We know that it can take several months/years.  So I'm just not getting my hopes up this cycle.  But we'll see what happens.  

stacey- I did tell him that it was painful, so he was being as careful as possible.  I was just in a lot of pain. We didn't want to NOT bd because we want this cycle to work.  By the way, the photos of Jake's room are absolutely adorable.  Such a sweet room.  I like how you kept it simple and classy.  Friends of ours just had a little boy a few weeks ago and his room looks crazy!  One wall has blue and green stripes, another has green and yellow polka dots, another has brown and blue with animals all over it, and one wall has winnie the pooh.  It's crazy!  I love Jake's room though.  Very nice job!  

[mommyin10]

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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! Congrats :)
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: BFP!!! 34 weeks with Jake!!!  (ob appt Aug 4) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 30 weeks & It's a girl!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 19 weeks with Adalynn!!! =)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 11 weeks!!! (u/s 8/13 ob 8/18)
Looloo: BFP!!! 10 Weeks!
Rachjas: BFP!!! 6 Weeks! TWINS! (u/s TODAY!!!)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 5 Weeks! (1st u/s TOMORROW!)
Scripps:  BFP!!!

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 1 more Lupron shot 8/14!!!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal...  

Hannah:  CD8
Naf:  CD8
Candie:  CD15
Mamatina:  CD19
Lina: CD24
ad_06: CD32
jmh2005: CD35

kmcarino:  3dp5dt
Mrspace:  3dpo!
Pyar:  5dpo!
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Scripps:  I'm surprised, too, that your doc hasn't mentioned prenatals.  Be sure to start taking them now.  The folic acid is great.  That's very important too! :)  Good news with your beta!!!  That is exciting & puts your mind at ease ;)

luvkayln:  Happy 19 Weeks!!! What a couple of lucky kitties =)  I'm sure you'll take great care of them & won't be able to give them up ;)  How are the dogs reacting to their crying?  Adalynn Noelle is just perfect!  I love it!  It's such a pretty and feminine name =)

Stacey:  Jake's room looks just beautiful!  I love it =)  It looks very much like what we would do because ours is a small room, too & our styles seem to be very similar.  I love the colors!  My motto is simple elegance & you captured that ;)  I can't believe you've got less than 2 weeks to go before you're sitting in that rocking chair!  I bet Jake & your nephew will be best friends ;)  I know, I can't wait til tomorrow!  Of course, now that it's getting closer, I'm getting more nervous... Ugh!

mrspace:  I've had O pain that is so painful, so I can relate.  I can't tell by your chart if you did in fact O because I noticed you checked the "O day" box, so that might be why it's indicating you're 3dpo?  Just wait and see how your opks go & your next few days of temps.  In the meantime, you're covering all bases, so there's nothing to worry about! =)

Pyar:  Congrats on being 5dpo & for coming to a decision regarding looking for an egg donor!  That's great news & I wish you my very best!!! =)

jmh2005:  ;(  I'm sorry!!!

[jmh2005]

Yes girls i tested and BFN so i dunno what is going on. Any suggestions?

[Stacey1718]

Luvkayln - Happy 19 weeks!  You and dh are such animal lovers....so nice of you guys to adopt the little kitties!!  What good practice for you too!  I hope they do well.  Will you keep them??

Mrspace - If bding hurts that much you should really tell dh.  Your ovaries are probably swollen and you could potentially change position or he could maybe not go in so deep.  Something is not right is you are in that much pain.

Scripps - Congrats!!  Great number and hopefully this will put your mind at ease for the next while.  It sounds like everything is just fine!!

Mommyin10 - Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday.  I CAN NOT wait for your u/s!!  Dh did bring the camera home and I posted a couple of pics of Jake's room :)

Guesito - Thanks for your well wishes!  We are really getting excited.  I am so glad that your dh is back at work and you can start saving for the reversal.  It will work for you and you will save $$!!  It's just a matter of time for you and your friends are right....once you get the reversal you will be next!  Hang in there and try to stay positive.  I know how difficult it is but it will happen for you.

Keyan - Nice to hear from you and glad you are taking some time off with dh...although painting is not very relaxing!!  It is a lot of work and my back ached and ached after dh and I painted our house.  You should talk to your doctor about your back just in case it is from the Lupron though.  Glad your last shot is coming up so soon!!!

As I mentioned I posted a few pics of Jake's room!  I kept it pretty simple.  It is a small room so didn't want to overwhelm the room and Jake with a big theme!  I got a few animal pictures and kept it at that :)  Yesterday my sister came over with my 2 year old nephew.  He is the cutest thing and it just made me more excited to get Jake into the world.  We are hoping Jake and my nephew get along really well!  

I'll check in a bit later.  Have a great day friends and SSBD!
Stacey

[pyar]

Hi all just a quickie just to let you know i'm 5dpo.Also after much soul searching and tears we have decided to go ahead with donor egg abroad but obviously this will take alot of time researching etc but in the meantime we will continue to try au natrel miracles happen all the time so you never know

[mrspace24]

I'm 3dpo, I think.... now I'm not so sure. My temp dropped back down this morning.  I checked it 3 times, just to be sure.  ***tmi alert*** Last night, dh and I were bd'ing, and it was HORRIBLE.  I am glad it was dark so he couldn't see me crying. It hurt so bad.  The pain in my ovaries/lower back/low abdomen just hurt so bad.  It was this sharp stabbing pain every time he'd.... go in.  There's no better way to say it. Sorry.  My deep cough is back, so that's making things worse. But the pain is just unbearable.  So, we'll see what my temps do tomorrow.  I'm wondering if I didn't O on Monday and it was just a random temp spike. I'm still taking opks and got a -opk this morning again.  I'm going to keep taking them, just in case.

I'm wondering though, if I did ovulate, what does that mean now?  Does that mean this cycle is over for me?  I have no idea.

So yesterday was a bad day. I had a big meeting with my boss that went GREAT!  For half an hour we went over how we can improve our office.  It was great.  I am feeling good here.  My annual review is in just a few weeks so it got me excited.  Then he informs me that he's 99% sure that he's going to leave the firm.  Now, that doesn't mean I lose my job, but if the firm can't find a replacement advisor for this branch (in the middle of po-dunk nowhere) in 180 days from his departure, then I will be switched to an on-call, getting around 12 hours a month.  It's scary stuff.  I want to look for other jobs, but until things are really set in motion, I can't do much.

So that's it for me this morning.  I will update everyone later today.  Gotta get busy here at work.

[luvkayln]

Good morning! :) So guess what?! We have 2 new foster babies in the house! :) Last night, Sean was at his mom's and there were 2 brand new baby kitties, the umbilical cord still attached and eyes still shut! The mama was no where to be found. Well, I guess he must've walked away for a minute and then came back and only found 1, so we just assumed that the mom came back for the other one but he went ahead and grabbed the other one b/c there are all kinds of critters out there that would kill it! Luckily I still had powdered formula leftover from when we had the possum that had been in the fridge. Well, to my suprise, instead of just coming home with 1, he came home with both of them! Apparently the mama didn't come back for the other one, but his mom's 150lb dog had it in his mouth! :( So we didn't think it was going to survive, plus it's sooo tiny, smaller then the other one. But lo and behold, just like 2 little infants, they woke me up every 2 hours on the hour last night to get fed! :) And so far they're both doing really well! :) It's really cute to watch them nurse off the bottle, I have to basiclly help them find it, but they get the hang of it once it's by their mouth. Anyway, just wanted to share that! So I'll have to figure out something for today, since we both have to work. I could take them to work with me, and leave them by the back door in the shade but I'm scared to b/c it's so hot here lately! I'll think of something... I may just have to sneak out every couple hours and come home to feed them! :)

Scripps- Congrats on your awesome beta number!! :) And YES, definately take your prenatal vitamins, even if you already eat healthy! I'm shocked too that your doc didn't have you on them, especially now that you are pregnant?!

Keyan- Thank you!! :) Oh and YES, Addy's middle name just came to me yesterday, just like I hoped it would! :) Since she's due on Christmas Day, we're naming her Adalynn Noelle! Isn't that beautiful? :)

Sorry to make this so short, I have crying babies in the background that need fed! ;)

[kmcarino]

I am so happy to hear that!  Now you can be excited!!  Yes, I have been on the prenatal vitamins for a long time now while I have been trying to conceive.

[scripps]

I got good news today.  Beta at 274, so while of course I won't stop worrying, I may sleep better tonight.  I'm really fuzzy from the stress and short nights--I keep waking up after about 6 hours of sleep.

I told my sister today, and she was appalled that my doctor doesn't have me on prenatal vitamins.  Are all of you taking them already?  The only thing he put me on is folic acid.

Sorry this is so short, but I'm beat and must make dinner.  Until soon.

[mommyin10]

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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! Congrats :)
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: BFP!!! 34 weeks with Jake!!!  (ob appt Aug 4) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 29 weeks & It's a girl!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 18 weeks with Adalynn!!! =)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 11 weeks!!! (u/s 8/13 ob 8/18)
Looloo: BFP!!! 10 Weeks! (u/s TODAY)
Rachjas: BFP!!! 6 Weeks! TWINS! (u/s TOMORROW)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! (1st u/s Friday!)
Scripps:  BFP!!!

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 1 more Lupron shot 8/14!!!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal...  

Hannah:  CD7
Naf:  CD7
pyar:  CD14
Candie:  CD14
Mrspace:  CD15 (2dpo?)
Mamatina:  CD18
Lina: CD23
ad_06: CD31
jmh2005: CD34 - Test! =)

kmcarino:  2dp5dt
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dnikki:  Happy 11 Weeks!!! =)

Stacey:  That's great you had an uneventful appt yesterday =)  I cannot believe your countdown is nearing its end...  Wow!  When you said 2 weeks, I was shocked, but so excited for you!!!  Did dh leave the camera today?  I can't wait to see Jake's pics! =)

Luvkayln:  I can't wait to see Addy's new pics!  Like Stacey said, Kayln will be right there with you throughout this journey ;)  She'll always be around to guide her lil sis.

Keyan:  I'm glad you're relaxing & enjoying your time off, but I can't believe you have to go back on Monday already!?  Time sure flies!  It was so nice to tell my parents last night!  They were very happy & excited!  We met at my mom's favorite Greek restaurant, which was so much fun.  The staff does a lot of singing, dancing, breaking wine glasses... And the food was excellent!  It was a fun night ;)

Candie:  You are so right & have such a great perspective =)  Like Stacey said, we've gotten to our lowest point in this whole ttc journey as well & have had "the talk" about what if it never happens...  we had to recognize that we have a great relationship & we're both healthy & happy & we will be with or without children... So it's important to remember that & never take your spouse for granted...  I'm glad you're improving.  I hope you continue to feel better & better =)

pyar:  I'm so sorry you're having a difficult time...  I wish you only my best & hope you find some leads soon...  Take care!!!

scripps:  I hear you!  I've taken progesterone suppositories for years because of a short luteal phase.  This is my first cycle using the injections & they both have their pros & cons.  For one, the shots are given in your behind & mine is so bruised & it's almost like one big welt... hard as a rock.  I mentioned it to my nurse, and so long as the progesterone is still making its way where it's got to go, I'll deal with it ;)  The progesterone supps that I would highly recommend if you have a choice are Endometrin.  They made life much easier when I switched to them.

jmh2005:  Did you test?! =)

mrspace:  Yes, your chart looks like you O'd on Monday!!!  I guess you'll have confirmation with tomorrow's temp, but congrats & good luck!  That's good you guys covered your bases ;)

looloo:  Thinking of you today!!!  Best wishes :)

[mrspace24]

Good morning everyone.  I am cd15 today, but I think I'm actually 2dpo.  My temp went up by one tenth of a degree.  Ha ha.  But I do think I missed my surge.  Which, doesn't bother me.  We've been bd'ing every day, so I'm not worried.  

We ended up staying up really late last night going over our budget and now I'm really tired.  A few unexpected expenses came up and it's just bad timing for us.  So I am just trying to figure out how to get it all paid on time. We'll make it work.  DH is pulling as much overtime as he can.  I'm working on my website trying to earn more money there. Every little bit helps. I told him we need to have a garage sale.  We don't have much to sell, but you never know!  

Sorry to sit here and vent about our financial struggles.  Everyone's having them these days.  It'll pick back up soon, though.  

[GUESITO]

Im doing ok, Its been really hard for me lately. My daughter is pregnant due in about 3 weeks, my best friend is pregnant, My cousin is pregnant, and i Just got a call from another friend to give the news she is also pregnant. Its seems like im sorrounded by everyone having babies and can't help thinking about my M/C's. I'm very happy for them but it kills me inside wondering if it will ever happen to me. They keep telling me you are next don't worry it will happen.. But my heart keeps crying for the ones gone that I never got to meet. Thanks for listening! Still saving to have my tubal reversal.After $27,000 of IBF money down the drain $5000 seem like a million to save.. Hubby is back to work after an ugly lay off in April and was out of work for 3 months.

Anyway, Sending you my love and best wishes for your upcoming c-section. Can't imagine you happiness and joy and how anxious youmust be to meet your little one. Congratulations!!! xoxoxox

[Keyan]

Mommyin10: Once again!! congrats!! ;o) ...let me know how how was sharing the news tonight...

Candie: Is good you are feeling better!! I am sorry you had to go thru this situation, but in a way is good like you say, to enjoy all the good things we do have and don't appreciate!! I just hope it only contines to get better and better from now on!! we have to work our way in to that BFP list!! lol

Stacey: Is good your appt didn't surprise you in any way! You are SO close my friend!! I can't wait to see Jake's first pic!! From de pre-adm appt it will go sooo fast! I am soo excited for you!!

Luvkayln: YAY!! You do have a princess on the way!! Congrats! I love the u/s pics!! she is perfect!! I agree with Stacey, Kayln is and will be with you and Addy all the time, watching over you!! and she will for ever be with you, dh, Addy and future baby or babies! and one day you will all reunite in heaven...Did you decide on Addy's middle name?

Jmh2005: I hope to see your BFP soon!! please test!!

Looloo: I will be thinking of you tomorrow!

I've been lazy not writing, but I've been cking on you all!! Me and Dh are both off from work and we been painting our house, alot of work but we have to do it...we also have been able to find the time to enjoy our last vacations days before going back to work on Monday, so  am happy about that ....I am a little sore and have lower back pains and some more, but I guess is a combination of hard work and not excersising recently, although I am worried that it is Lupron side effect, because that is why Luprons shots can't be use for longer periods than 6 months, because just as menoupause have an issue on your bones, so does the lupron induce menoupause...hopefully I will get better and will be able to finish my treatment.  

[kmcarino]

Thank you all for your encouragement and support.  I am going to take it easy and hope that at least one sticks for me.  

luvkayln- Congrats on your u/s today!

jmh- I think you will get a bfp in the morning!!

[Stacey1718]

Candie - I'm glad you are starting to feel a bit better and glad that you should be back to ttc by next cycle. I completely agree and admire your perspective and how important our overall health is. It is very easy to get so focused on ttc and to feel sad for ourselves and forget how many people have daily pain and health issues that threaten their own lives. I remember chatting with dh when we were accepting that it may never happen for us and that was always something we saw as our big positive - our health and ability to travel and give to others even if we didn't have our own children.  Good for you! :)  You guys are going to make amazing parents someday very soon!

Luvkayln - How sweet!  I'm glad you had such a great ultrasound.  I bet Kayln is with all of you every step of the way and you are getting part of her back with little Addy.  It must be so emotional for you to see the resemblance and remember Kayln at the same age.  Now you have your 2 little girls.....and I'm glad Addy is still a girl! :)  I'm going to go check out your pics!

Looloo - All the best with your u/s tomorrow!  I hope you get some good news about your little one.

My appt was not too interesting....which is good news for me! :)  Everything seems good and nothing appears to be of concern.  She did a little ultrasound and Jake is practicing his breathing and seemed to have his hand on his face.  I have one more appt on Tuesday after our pre-admission appt.  No more ultrasounds for me and she did not check for dialation - she was not concerned about the cramping here and there.  I guess it is normal unless it is consistent!

Have a wonderful evening my friends!
Stacey