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

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

vortex: BFP - 33 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 27 weeks (doc appt March 11)
Jessie: BFP - 22 weeks (appt tomorrow)
Stacey: BFP!!! 14 weeks! (u/s tomorrow)
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 9 weeks
rachjas:  BFP!!!! (u/s 3/13)
kmcarino:  BFP!!! (u/s 3/16)

jmh2005:  Waiting for AF
Shysana: Waiting for AF (HSG 3/10)
Guesito: Waiting for AF, getting ready for FET
Keyan:  Started Lupron, waiting for next lap

Candie:  CD10
Lina:  CD13
mommyin09:  CD13
pyar:  CD15
CD15 (1dpo?)
Arlotheslug:  CD15
dnikki:  CD16
wishandaprayer:  CD17
Mrspace: CD35

ad_06:  9-10dpo
luvkayln: 11dpo
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[jmh2005]

Thnaks girls! I am cycle day 3 today and started my femera! YAY!

[dnikki0928]

No AF yet today...having a little bit of achy feeling like AF cramps are coming so hopefully it will show tomorrow. I also have a wonderful cold - my son decided to share it with me. Yesterday was the worst - My whole neck hurt and felt like a soccer ball. I slept a few hours in the afternoon and went to bed by 10:30 and slept solid till 7:30 this morning. I feel a little better today. Just everything seems loud and my head seems plugged. Sorry about the rambling lol... Hopefully my cold will be better by morning so my nose isn't dripping on my client lol! Yeah, they would send me home... Alrighty, well have a good day ladies - the weather is wonderful here!!! Oh yay, my son is chewing on his big toe - yummy! Gotta Go!!

[ad_06]

So today is CD2! Go see the RE tomorrow

[ad_06]

Yes, AF did show, the cramps have been awful today! Maybe we'll actually get to do something this cycle, hopefully no cysts!!

luvkayln ~ I hope you get to start a new cycle too!

[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 - 34 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 27 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 23 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 15 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 10 weeks (u/s 4/2)
rachjas:  BFP!!!! (u/s today!)
kmcarino:  BFP!!! (u/s 3/16)

luvkayln:  Waiting for AF
Shysana: Waiting for AF
Guesito: Waiting for AF, getting ready for FET
Keyan:  Started Lupron, lap 6/3

jmh2005:  CD1
Candie:  CD16 (+opk!)
Lina:  CD19
Arlotheslug:  CD21
dnikki:  CD22
wishandaprayer:  CD23
Mrspace: CD41

Mommyin09: 5dpo
Hannah:  7dpo (appt 3/27)
pyar:  7dpo
ad_06:  14-15dpo
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jmh2005:  Yay for AF! :)  I'm glad you're able to move forward.  Best of luck with the Femara! :)

ad_06:  If AF is gonna show, I hope she shows quickly!

luvkayln:  Yeah, I would call your RE on Monday if AF still hasn't shown, and take a test Mon morning.  You just never know! :)  That's awesome that you found such a cute fixer house!  I hope you get the all-clear from your handymen & get to go ahead with it.  Keep me posted!  I'm so excited for you!!!   Dh is working today & I'm on my way to a spinning class :)  It's a new place, so I hope I like it.  If so, I'll join the gym.  Yes, I can't wait till dh is off tomorrow.  That will be his first day off in 13 days!!!  I'll check in with you later today!  Come on AF...  or BFP ;-)

[luvkayln]

kmcarino- 17 dpo today. I really feel like it will be a waste to take another HPT. I'm pretty proud of myself though b/c I took one 2 days ago and still have another and haven't been tempted at all to take it. But it's b/c I know what it'll say... BFN. I'm just really, REALLY aggrivated that I soooo thought AF was going to show on Wednesday! I'm getting so sick of thinking about it, and I know you all are getting sick of me talking about it, but I could've just swore it was coming! I had all the AF signs leading up to that day, and then it was just gone! I'm lost, b/c I seriously feel as normal as can be now, and I just feel like AF is no where close now...! I don't get it!! my body is just stupid...!

[kmcarino]

So, how many days post are you?  When will you take your other test?  Tomorrow morning?

[luvkayln]

jmh2005- I know that's how I'll feel IF AF will ever get here for me too! Congrats on moving forward to another cycle! Keep up the positive attitude!!! :)

dnikki- I hope AF does start for you on Monday! I hope your next u/s shows that the cysts are gone, and that all this waiting will have paid off! These injections are going to do the trick for you! ;) Good luck!

ad_06- Sorry about the spotting, but hopefully AF won't keep you waiting for too long! I'm so jealous, everyone's moving on to another cycle but me! lol :) I just wish AF would hurry up and get here, so I can be excited to start another round!

Mommyin09- That's great dh finally has a day off tomorrow! Woo hoo! :) We went and looked at another house this morning. We haven't really been looking, just waiting for the opportunity to hit us! Well, the house this morning is super, super cute but has aboslutely nothing! No carpet, the walls have holes everywhere, needs new windows, basically it's a "project" house that needs everything done to it! But, it's got great potential! It's 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. The  yard is amazing, it's already fenced in and on an acre, the deck is in great shape, the house is all around cute... well... will be once I get finished with it! :) They only want $28,000 for it! But we'll have to put at the least $10,000.00 in it to make it livable! My dad is the handyman in my life, so he'll be anxious to help and Sean's grandpa is the plumber of the family, so we're definately bringing him to check out the plumbing before we go through with it. It's nice to know skilled people! :) Well, as you guessed... still no AF here! Do you think I should call my RE? I hope you're having a good weekend, and I'm glad that you and dh get to spend time together tomorrow! :) Oh, and thanks for the AF cheer and for switching me on the list! :)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!! :)

[jmh2005]

I am cycle day one! Yay. Kinda excited for AF this time...trying stronger Femera this time!!

[ad_06]

Well ladies I am having some slight brown discharge today, so I think AF will be in full swing tomorrow. I made my appt with the RE for Monday, so I will let you guys know what is going on. Good Luck ladies.

[mommyin10]

luvkayln:  Yes, I'll change your status tomorrow.  Although I hate to do it, I know how frustrated you are & if she's on her way, then here goes!  "Red Rover, Red Rover, send AF right over!"  Hope that helped ;-)  Dh is working tomorrow, but will be home on Sunday, thank God!  He said he'll probably go in next Sat, too, but that's okay 'cause I have a seminar all day.  He just has lots to finish up before moving on to the new position.

dnikki:  I hope you got that night out.  Sounds like you're pooped!  Congrats on the paycheck!!! :)

Lina:  Thanks! :)  That's a nice thought.

rachjas:  How'd your u/s go???

[dnikki0928]

LinaG: I can't tell him what I think of him and his greedy ways...he'll fire me for sure lol!! I'm hoping to find something else so I can at least drop down to part-time. If you knew what went on in his scheming(sp?) ways! He's just so arrogant and full of himself and GREEDY! He seriously had one of the nurses paying his PERSONAL bills at work the other day and balancing his checkbook. He also has his own little personal asst. it's ridiculous! If he's got that much money, share the freakin wealth! I know he can more than afford to pay me more an hour....

Luvkayln: I think AF will show by Monday. My last pill is tomorrow so it shouldn't be long. It will be the shortest cycle ever lol! I make my next appt. when AF shows and then have my cyst check at that time also. I hope AF shows soon for you!!!

[luvkayln]

Thanks girls! :) I think you guys need to say it louder though! lol :)... STILL no AF! Uugh! Where is it??!! I seriously felt like it was going to show the other day when we were shopping, and it never came obviously. And now I feel like it's no where close! All my AF signs are basically gone. Still sore bbs, and still bloated, still tired, but absolutely no cramps anymore! This is driving me nuts! And I'm super worried that my vacation will interfere with my cycle, and I hate to post pone my flight, but I will. I mean, I know that su cks to put it off like that, but I've been on this cycle for almost 2 months now, just waiting for my cysts to go away, which they did, waiting for my +OPK, which I got, and now STIll waiting for AF! Will the waiting ever end!? ;) I'm just soooo ready for a new cycle, it's just not funny! I know I'm not pregnant-that's almost a guarentee! So please, please keep cheering for AF! :)

kmcarino- Thanks for the message! Your ongoing support is much appreciated!! :)

dnikki- Hope the spotting turns into a period, so you can get on with your injections! When is your next appointment?

LinaG- You are absolutely right! It's all in God's hands! That will help me relax! Thank you!! :)

Keyan- Thanks for the cheer! :)

Mommyin09- Thanks for the cheer too! :) Got any plans for the weekend? Is dh finally gonna have a weekend off?? I hope so! At least he starts his new job next week! Woo hoo! :) I just got off work, but have to go back at 10:00 tonight to set up for a wedding reception for tomorrow. At least I have the weekend off this weekend! yay!! I can't remember when the last time was... How is your 2ww going? SSBD! ;)

mrspace- Thanks, I like that! I'll take either cheer, preferably having the BFP cheer, but I feel that's highly unlikely going to happen! So hopefully AF will show, and I'll take the BFP cheer for next month! :)

Oh... mommyin09- Will you please change my status to waiting for AF! Thanks! :)

[LinaG]

Have a good outside dinner tonight dear.:) U deserve it! Bonn appetite :)
I'm happy that U have received your first pay check after 2 1/2 years LOL... (I hope that I'll receive mine soon after 8 months of not working:-?) but I'm sorry that your boss is such a big ****!!! Can't you be honest & tell him what you mind & think??
God bless U!:)

[dnikki0928]

Hi Ladies :-)

Just updating for ya'll lol!
Well my last pill is supposed to be tomorrow, but I started spotting a little today. I don't even know if I should consider it spotting. It's (tmi) like my normal discharge has a dark pink color. I have no idea....I guess I'll just call the RE's office in the morning and ask them what they think. Hopefully I can go in for a cyst check soon and start my gonal f pens.
Work is exhausting me lol - but I got paid today for the first time in 2 1/2 years lol!!!! It felt nice to have to cash & deposit my check :-) My boss is such a jerk though - He told the other doc today to tell me "We aren't giving our pt's enough service, so tape all of them..." (we also use Kinesio-Taping to help with the muscles...) But not every pt needs it!! He just wants us to do it because he charges $100 for a piece of tape!!! Ah, I would just love to exploit him someday lol...I know, play nice lol.
Well ladies, have a good rest of the night....I'm hoping DH will agree to go out for dinner. I sure don't feel like cooking!!

[LinaG]

Hi my friends,

LuvKaylin* I'm sorry for your -ve, but don't u think that it is early to say, I think that you are in God hands & I wish you first BFP!!!:) & if AF shows I'll welcome her after that! :) Thank U for your wishes that is so sweet my dear!:) Hugs

Arlotheslug* I agree totally with U being cautions, if I where in your place I'll feel the same. I wish U first to meet the birth mom & get to know each other, so she will find out that her/your new baby will be in good arms of 2 gorgeous people with biggest hearts for the rest of his life. God bless U:)    

Mamushko* happy & blessed B-day to your DH, I wish him many many more & wish him next B-day to celebrate with your new member baby angel!!! :) of your family!!!:) Also congratulations for his new job!:) Hugs

Keyan* Thank you very much for your care & your words they mean a lot to me!:) I'm healthy LOL, & I'll let U know if I get any news about my employment! :)Hugs

Candie* Congratulations on +BP, wish this month to be your month!:) Thank you for you wishes too. I hope too:) I'm waiting for new news from U!:) Hugs

Pyar*  U are welcome dear! & Thank U!  I'm doing well, I have something coming on my way with God help!:) Hugs

Hannah* thank U very much!:) Good luck your way!:) Hugs

All SSBD
Lina

[mrspace24]

Good morning everyone.  I'm cd40 today.  My numbers are sure getting up there.  

Last night I started cleaning up the house so that we can pack this weekend.  Well, I changed into some "cleaning clothes".  I put on my old bra that I always wear when I clean (it's old and comfy ha ha).  Well get this.. it doesn't fit!  At all!  I swear my bbs must have grown a cup size over night.  DH says they started getting bigger a week or so ago.  I didn't notice at all.  So I don't know what the deal is.  

No sign of AF still.  I feel a little crampy but I think that's because I'm coming down with something.  My stomach is just really bothering me.  I am cranky all the time and I keep having bad heartburn and stomach aches.  

There is no new house stuff going on really.  We will be officially closing on Monday and we'll take possession of the house on Tuesday.  So Monday after I get off work, DH and I are going shopping for paint!  We'll clean on Tuesday and Wednesday, start tearing down wallpaper on Thursday, KILZ and prime on Friday and paint all weekend so we can move next week.  That's the plan at least.

luvkayln- Part of me is still really keeping my fingers crossed for that BFP.  It could have been a false negative.  Or maybe not.  At this point, I'm not going to cheer for either. I'm just going to tell your body to hurry up and let you know either way!  

[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 - 34 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 27 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 23 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 15 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 10 weeks (u/s 4/2)
rachjas:  BFP!!!! (u/s today!)
kmcarino:  BFP!!! (u/s 3/16)

jmh2005:  Waiting for AF
Shysana: Waiting for AF
Guesito: Waiting for AF, getting ready for FET
Keyan:  Started Lupron, lap 6/3

Candie:  CD15 (+opk!)
Lina:  CD18
Arlotheslug:  CD20
dnikki:  CD21
wishandaprayer:  CD22
Mrspace: CD40

Mommyin09: 4dpo
Hannah:  6dpo (appt today & 3/27)
pyar:  6dpo
ad_06:  13-14dpo
luvkayln: 16dpo
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Luvkayln:  Oh, I'm so sorry about the bfn! ;-(  I hate that our bodies play tricks on us.  I agree that it could still be early, so definitely take the other test this weekend.  If AF is on her way, then I'll join in the AF cheer, but I'm still holding out hope for a bfp this weekend ;)  Hang in there!!!

Keyan:  I won't know til this afternoon if dh will work this weekend.  It all depends how things go today, but if he does have to work, it'll be the last time! :)  We'll celebrate his b-day on Sunday & then he'll start his new, normal schedule on Monday.  Yay!!! :)  Thanks for the b-day wishes!

Arlotheslug:  I totally understand being cautious!  I do have a good feeling & am so hopeful for you & dh.  Let us know when you expect to meet the birthmom & when your first appt will be.  I'm sure it's a scary first meeting, but you & dh are wonderful people & will win her over, I'm sure !!! :)  Have a wonderful weekend.

Candie:  How are you doing?  Do you think you're past O?

Stacey:  How's the bedrest going & when is your next appt?  Happy 15 weeks!!! :)

Rachjas:  Best wishes for your u/s today!!!  I can imagine how excited you & your dh must be! :)

Hannah:  I agree with Arlotheslug.  Your doc will take good care of you.  Try not to worry & good luck with your appt today.

Shysana:  How did the HSG go? Any sign of AF?

[Keyan]

Luvkayln: I am sorry! ;o( I will say my cheer for AF then.......Come on AF, don't mess with my friend, Hurry up and don't play any more tricks!!!

Arlotheslug: It is good to be cautious, but I have a good feeling this time, iS IT!! I am really happy for you both....concentrate on the adoption and let TTC flow naturaly, ya never know!! Hope you have a great weekend.

MrSpace: Hope today is the day!! How are you feeling?

Candie: Hope you have good news to share!

Mommyin09: I am really excited for dh's new job on monday and of course for you too because, you will have him early at home to enjoy...will he have to work this weekend on his old job? I wish him a great b-day weekend!

[kmcarino]

There is still some hope but if it is a true negative, I hope af comes soon for you so you can start the next round.  Maybe you just ovulated late and it is too early.  You never know.  You know how surprised I was when I found out.

[luvkayln]

Well, I left work and went to wal-mart to buy a test. Sorry to say... BFN. I'm not suprised or even upset, I knew it already. Now I really, really just wish AF would hurry the hell up! Can I pleeeasssseeee get an AF cheer now? ;) What's sad though is that I called Sean today when I left work, and I told him I still hadn't started. And he's like " I was just thinking about that." He wants me to be pregnant soooo bad! It just breaks my heart! He wanted me to wait until this weekend to test, but of  course you all go me excited... dammit! lol :) So I'll just wait till this weekend and waste the other test and break his heart then. :(

Candie- I totally missed your +OPK post! Congrats!! Happy bd'ing! ;) How'd everything go today at your appointment? I'm anxious to here! :)

Arlotheslug- That's great that you and dh are still trying, but just going with the flow. I know this little boy is meant to be yours! I know you're nervous about the whole thing, but this is meant to  happen for you, and you've been patient so now it's time to be happy! You deserve this! :)

kmcarino,Candie,mommyin09,leighanne,hannah,arlothslug,Stacey,mrspace,pyar,keyan, & Joyce-- Thank you for the amazing support! I knew deep down it was going to be -ve, and it's sad that i'm to the point where it's getting to be ok to see those -ve's! I think it's easier for me to see a -ve now especially b/c I'm not doing any meds, even though we conceived our other 2 naturally. I just feel like it's an even bigger let down when I'm on the meds and forking out all this money to make it happen, and then it doesn't happen. I have high optimisim for this next follistim/iui round! So pllleeeaassseee cheer for AF now for me, k? ;)

[leighanne143]

arlotheslug- congrats.  that is so exciting and June is right around the corner.  maybe we will be sharing our sons stories together very soon.  i hope your meeting with the birth mom goes well.  let us all know and agaon i am so happy for you.

luvkayln- keeping my fingers crossed for you.  do you think you will test soon?

[Arlotheslug]

Hi everyone!
Thank you so much for all of your kind notes - it was a wonderful thing to see when I logged on.  As you guess, we are very excited!  But, we are also cautious - it is not a done deal yet and won't be until the baby is in our arms. ;-)  We decided not to do the IUI - we are still "trying," but just decided to let go.  It feels good for us.  

Luvkalyn:  I am joining the BFP Cheers!!!  No AF cheer from me for you!

Candie:  Congrats on + OPK!  I hope to go to an ultrasound soon - but have to meet her first.  This will be a wild ride with (hopefully) an awesome ending.  

Pyar:  Thank you!  

Hannah:  A good doctor will be very cautious and well aware of hyperstimulation.  It should all be ok!!!  

Happy Thursday all!

[luvkayln]

Oh my gosh, can I just say how MUCH I love you guys!! You are all so sweet! I'm just grinning from ear to ear! I'm starting to doubt everything now... Remember how my OPK was only +ve for like 8 or so hours... Well... what if I didn't ovulate or something?? I know my temps are high now, but what if it took a while after the +OPK to ovulate?? I don't know, I just don't want to get my hopes up here. I want to test, but I just know it's going to be -ve, as usual. I'm not really feeling anything now. BBs are a little tender-nothing like yesterday, no cramps, just a little bloated, maybe a little nauseated but that's just b/c I'm hungry as I've only eaten one meal so far today at 11:00. I have noticed a TON more CM lately, which is really, really weird. It's like creamy/watery, and an abundance of it. Sorry, tmi! ;) I don't know.. What do you all seriously think?? I was talking to my MIL today about it, ( I work with her) and I told her I don't really "feel" pregnant, and she's like- You can't feel pregnant this early! And really I never knew with my other 2 babies until almost 2 months with both of them. With Kayln, the only reason I found out at 6 weeks was b/c I had a doc's appointment that day. The only sign I had with her was being really tired the day before I found out. I want to try to wait it out, but I'm scared that I'm not pregnant and my trip may interfere with my IUI! Uugh... ! Sorry for venting!!