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Calling All Women of Strength!



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: (You have our continuing support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia, returning to the states in 1 week!)

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

vortex: BFP - 37 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 31 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 26 weeks
ArmyPrincess - 25 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 18 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 13 weeks
kmcarino:  BFP - 9 weeks

Shysana: Waiting for AF
Guesito: FET 5/20!!!
Keyan:  Started Lupron, lap 6/3

Arlotheslug:  CD11
Candie:  CD14
Mommyin09:  CD15 (follie check 4/10)
Lina:  CD16
Hannah:  CD18
Pyar:  CD18
dnikki:  CD21

Rachjas:  4dpo
Luvkayln:  4dpiui (on vacation til Wed.)
wishandaprayer:  5dpfet
ad_06:  7dpiui
jmh2005:  11dpiui
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So, I had my u/s today to check my follie & apparently I misunderstood what I was told at Friday's u/s.  On Friday, I actually had a cluster of 8 little follies, not an 8mm follie!  My largest follie was only 5mm.  At today's u/s, the 5mm follie was gone.  It must have dissolved/died off or something.  Today my largest was 8mm & my lining was 3 or 4. something, too thin. So, I'm not even close to O & I'm cd15.  I'm so confused because I actually got my +opk & it was the smiley face kind.  No guesswork there.  It's perfect timing for me to O, too, so it's just odd.  The only thing I could think of is that my exercising has delayed my O.  I asked the nurse & she said that is possible.  My cycles are like clockwork, so it's weird that all of a sudden O would be delayed.  Anyway, I have another follie check this Friday & hopefully my follie keeps growing & my lining thickens!  Please keep up the dance, ladies!!! =)  They said that if I don't O, I'll have to take meds to bring on AF.  Hopefully that's not the case & my body's just taking an extra week to ripen one good egg!
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255732 tn?1318517822
Thanks ladies!! I'm still having the discharge every once in a while, but nothing major. I'm just really nervous!!! I want to be happy and excited, but yet when I find myself talking about a baby, I remember that they could drop. DH is the positive thinker out of the 2 of us, he's just so excited! I don't think that he realizes that it's really hard for me to be excited till after we know if it's going to double or what. I bought 2 of the $1 tests and it says the sensitivity is 25, so I am going to use one in the am and see if it reads it. The discharge really concerns me too, but we'll see.
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478429 tn?1265244387
Luvkayln: I'm going to be obsessive about checking this for your BFP lol :) I hope this is it!!!

Ad: Congrats girl!!!!

Kmcarino: Best wishes for the tests. I hope everything comes out good :-)

Well, Saturday was my last pill, so hopefully I will start tomorrow. I thought I would have started today but nope...Talked to my friend today, she is indeed pregnant and my neighbor is also pregnant. So........hopefully I will get preggo! First, hoping my cyst is totally gone. If not, I don't know whats next. Check in tomorrow ladies :-)

Hugs, Love, and SSBD to all :-D
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655897 tn?1328018445
I wanted to update you all on my CVS.  I had the test done this morning and it was very easy and painless.  The blood test was the worst part.  I will get the chromosomal results in two days and also the sex of the baby.  I really think it is a boy but I am hoping for a girl.  I will find out if the baby has my disorder two weeks from Wednesday so we have a few weeks until we know.  Thanks for the notes you sent me.  I appreciate your support.  I will let you know the results...I hope theya re good results!

Luvkaylin---I hope you get a bfo tomorrow!!

I hope everyone gets their bfps soon!!
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Ad_06: Congrats on your #s!!! I bet it'll be hard to wait til Wed, but we'll all be pulling for you! Take care :)

Stacey: Your picture is beautiful! I'm so glad you took a picture. What a great way to see how you & Jake have grown through the months!!! :) Actually my RE does my u/s, so it's even more odd that he'd miss it. He did point out a big blood vessel during both u/s, making a joke about how at least we know I'm alive... haha ;) So, I was thinking, could that have been blocking a big 'ol follie? Well, at least I know I O'd & I can trust my body in the future :)

Luvkayln: oh, I'm so excited for tomorrow's hpt! I'll be sending positive vibes your way & maybe combined with Stacey rubbing her belly, you'll see that BFP! Good luck :)

Guesito: I'm glad your doc found a possible problem that's easily resolved. Congrats &
best wishes with your FET!

Hannah: I was sure you'd fall in love with her at first sight! Congrats!!! :)

Candie: I understand how you feel. Think of it as a step closer to a solution. You will get your BFP! Best wishes tomorrow. I'm excited for you & can't wait to hear how it goes :)
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494640 tn?1262737989
hey candie cycle buddie how you feeling thnks for your kind words again

guisto hope fet works for you good luck


talking about miricles i saw my little sister today i fed her i never put her down she is so beautiful i thought i would find it hard to bond but i did as soon as i looked at her she was 6 pound she is doing fine she is tiny and her name is kelsey may xx
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688022 tn?1275944889
candie-  Just knowing that the puppies are coming has put me in a totally different place. I've been smiling and it feels good. Like my momma says:  God finds ways to heal you, even ones you don't expect.  Puppies make everyone happy (I think).  And yes, puppy kisses are the best medicine.  I'm so excited for them to be here.  I'm at work right now.  Hopefully DH has cleaned out the room for Kya (momma dog) so we can bring her in when I get home.    You will be in my prayers dear.  I know that it'll all work out for you.
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574521 tn?1313495146
Swinging by to say hello....Started my cycle and are on my way to a FET on 5/20

"There can be miracles, When you believe"  I'm believing.


Also wanted to share that my dr. thinks I have a clotting disoder(MTHFR) which prevents oxygen to the baby and causes a miscarriage. Test where ordered to confirm. He says its a quick fix. No biggie. Just a coagulant prescription to prevent it.


Luvkayln-Good luck sweetie, You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Hey everyone, just thought I'd let you know that DH and I are travelling to see a new doctor tomorrow.  Hopefully he'll come up with a good plan for us to figure out our problem and find a solution to our dreaded "unexplained" infertility.  

We're both really excited, but I'm a bit nervous at the same time.  It's so exciting to think that we could finally be on our way to getting some answers and hopefully a BFP one day.  Yet on the other hand, it's a little scary because I feel like this is it.  I know, maybe that doesn't make sense, but that's just how I'm feeling today.  DH and I both got a little teary-eyed last night (who am I trying to kid, I always get more than a little teary-eyed!).   I guess what I'm trying to say is that I hope and pray with everything I have that this doesn't end up with us getting bad news.  Hopefully God will give us the strength to keep our faith strong and never stop believing that He has great things in store for us.  

OK, sorry, but thanks for listening.  I'm so lucky to have found such great friends!  :)
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398038 tn?1247857003
ad_06 - Wow, what great news!  I hope Wednesday gets here quickly for you and your numbers look even better.  I'll be sure to keep praying that you have a little bean in there that is hanging on tight!  Congrats!  :)

Stacey - I already commented on your pic, but again, your belly is so adorable!  I'm glad you had a nice weekend.  I know, Nittany was so tired by the time we got home last night.  He's probably happy we're both at work today so that he can catch up on his sleep!  :)

luvkayln - I agree with the others, I don't think I'd be as calm!  :)  I know, it's important to protect the heart, but I'll keep praying for you that this is the real thing!  Sounds like you had a busy weekend!  Hope you've had some time to recover.  

mommyin09 - Wow, definitely a strange cycle!  I think it's good that you started your progesterone anyway.  Like you said, it won't hurt, and it's better to be safe than sorry.  Since this cycle is full of surprises for you, I hope you get surprised with a nice BFP too!  :)  Hope you had a nice Easter too.  

Keyan - Thanks for the note.  Hope all of your church activities went well.  It's hard to believe that Easter has come and gone already.  sigh...  Time goes too fast.  Hope you have a good week!

mrspace - That is so exciting about the puppies!  Congrats.  I think doggy kisses are always the best medicine.  :)  Can't wait to see pictures!  I couldn't agree with you more, I'd love to be surrounded by puppies too!  They are just one of the sweetest things on earth.

Hannah - Hey there cycle buddy!  Looks like you, me, and mommyin09 are all really close this time.  I'm sorry things have been so hard for you lately.  Sometimes, it feels like everything hits at once.  Just keep believing that one day you'll be living your dream too.  :)  Hopefully that extra cm was a good sign for you!

rachjas - How are you?  Still hoping that everything works out for you soon.  :)

Joyce - Hopefully that little one cooperates and you get to see exactly whether it's a boy or girl soon!  I haven't heard from Vortex either, but I'm thinking she's due very soon.  Hope she's OK.

Kaylee - It's good to hear from you!  I'm so happy to hear that you're doing so well.  I'll definitely check out your latest u/s pic.  Be sure to keep in touch and let us know how your next u/s goes.  We'll be anxious to hear if it is indeed a little boy!  Take care.
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449498 tn?1338772039
Keyan- Oops, I missed your post! Thanks for staying positive for me too! :) You all are wonderful, that's all I can say! :) Yeah, the progesterone isn't affecting me at all, just that one day and now it's like I'm not even taking them b/c I feel so normal! Which is cool, so unlike any other time I've been on it. So I'll test in the morning, but I'm not expecting a miracle, I'm hoping for one, but gotta protect my heart, ya know?
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688022 tn?1275944889
Stacey- First of all, your belly picture is too darn cute.  You look wonderful.  The puppies should be here any day this week.  I don't know if we'll keep any.  Since we don't have a fenced in yard yet, we probably won't keep any from this litter.  That being said, my husband wants a bi-eyed husky SO bad. They are incredibly expensive so if we get a bi-eyed, then we will probably keep that one.  We'll see.  I just can't wait til they are here.  I want to bury myself in a pile of fluffy puppies. Ha ha.  They are so gosh darn cute.  I will be sure to take pictures and post them so everyone can see our little furballs.  Ha ha.  Dh was saying last night that we're going to be grandparents!  Ha ha.  Silly boy.  
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449498 tn?1338772039
ad_06- Congrats again!! I posted on your pic, but I'm just so happy for you!!! I know your numbers will rise, don't worry! :) Wed seems like forever away to you right now, but it'll be here before you know it!

Mommyin09- lol  your post made me laugh! I re-read my post to you and I did sound super calm, haha! It's b/c I know it's from the hcg shot, or else I'd be jumping up and down and you'd be able to tell how excited I would be in my post! The reason I know it's from it is b/c it showed up in the first couple of minutes, and got darker the longer it sat. I don't think it would show up like that if it were a true bfp at 9 dpo. My temps are still high, but that's nothing new for me at 11 dpo, so I'll test tomorrow morning and see... I'll keep you posted! ;)

Stacey- FINALLY, thank you!!! lol :) I posted on your pic, and you look absolutely adorable! I love pregnant bellies! Rub it and send some vibes our way, k? ;) Thanks for staying positive for me! I always appreciate your positiveness! :) I read that the shot should be out 1,000iu per day, so it should've been out by 8 dpo, BUT everyone metabolizes it differently. So I may be absorbing it slowly, who knows!? I guess we'll know tomorrow, huh? :)
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688022 tn?1275944889
Mommyin09- Thanks. Kya is doing well. She's so big she doesn't know what to do with herself.  Dh will pat his chest and she'll put her front paws up on his shoulders so DH can scratch her sides and belly and give her big bear hugs.  Well she's so big now, it takes her several attempts to get her paws up there.  Poor thing is just so big!  We'll get her moved inside tonight and take good care of her. I just hope the delivery goes smoothly.  My FIL had a dog that wouldn't deliver unles he (my FIL) was curled up behind her, rubbing her belly, and telling her it would all be okay.  I will be sure to post pictures as soon as I can.  It's defiantely a blessing.

Joyce- Thank you for the kind words.  I think that it is a blessing.  It's certainly making me happy!  I haven't wiped the smile off my face since I found out that we were for sure having puppies.  I'm such a sucker for puppies.  If we get a bi-eyed (one blue eye one gold/brown eye) puppy, DH says we can keep it.  Although we have our hands full with the two we already have.  They are a joy.  We just hate that they aren't at our new house yet.  We don't have a fenced in yard yet so they've been staying at the in law's house.  But it'll be good.  We already have homes lined up for several puppies.  Depending on how many we have.  We have a lot of friends who have been waiting for us to have puppies.  So we know they will be in good homes.  Most of them near by so we can still visit them too!
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As promised....I posted a belly pic.  19 weeks!  Check it out.

Luvkayln - Whoa!!!!  You are so so calm.  I know you think it is from the hcg shot but I am thinking differently!  Can't wait for you to test tomorrow!!!  Come on BFP!!!!!

Mrspace - Congrats on the puppies!  How exciting. Will you sell some of the puppies or give them away?  

Ad_06 - Congratulations!!!!!!  So exciting.  I will check your pic but trust the other ladies when they say a line is there.  You are in for quite a ride!!!  All the best.  Hopefully this good news will bring your dad back to good health!

Joyce - Oh my!  That is strange!  Hopefully you get confirmation and until then I would buy gender neutral!!  Good luck.

Mommyin09 - What a strange cycle! I am thinking the u/s tech missed your b-ball follie.  Not sure how but it is possible.  What do you think??  Sometimes the follies can be behind other ones and hard to see unless they really look.  Either way, you are already half way through the tww!  Woo hoo!

Candie - Hope you enjoyed your weekend and Nittany had fun too.  Honey does not get to go with us to all our dinners but she did enjoy having my family over on Saturday.  She was so tired after!  Welcome to the last week of your tww too!

Ok...speaking of Honey, time for her morning walk!!  Enjoy your Monday everyone.  I am back at work tomorrow.

SSBD!
Stacey
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255732 tn?1318517822
just got the call it is 16!! She said that I have to have it again on Wed. If it goes up to at least 32, then that's good, but if it drops below 10 then we probably did fertilize an egg, but it just didn't grow. So now we just have to wait til Wed to find out!!!
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255732 tn?1318517822
I just had my blood work, and I should have the results back in a little while. I hate waiting!! lol I'm a little confused now, of course I stopped and bought more tests, different brands one is digital and it says not pregnant and the other is the equate brand and it was BFN too. The one I took this morning was Answer. Ugghh I'll just have to wait on the blood work. I'm just afraid it's a false positive! We'll see. Thanks Gals!
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299260 tn?1304216105
Congrats on the puppies!  I hope Kya is doing well :)
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299260 tn?1304216105
*****************************************************
Michelle: (You have our continuing support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia, returning to the states this week!)

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

vortex: BFP - 38 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 32 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 27 weeks
ArmyPrincess - 26 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 19 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 14 weeks
kmcarino:  BFP - 10 weeks (appt today)

mrspace:  Taking a break
Shysana: Taking a break
Guesito: FET 5/20!
Keyan:  Last Lupron shot 5/4, lap 6/3

jmh2005:  CD4
Arlotheslug:  CD18
Lina:  CD23
Pyar:  CD25
dnikki:  CD28

mommyin09:  7dpo
Hannnah:  7dpo
Candie:  7dpo
Rachjas:  11dpo
Luvkayln:  11dpiui
wishandaprayer:  12dpfet
ad_06:  14dpiui - BFP!!! =)
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ad_06:  I'm so happy for you! I checked out your picture & yes, it is definitely +!  When will you see your doc?  Congrats & best wishes!!!

Keyan:  Thanks :)  I'm definitely either 6 or 7dpo.  Don't go by my chart too much 'cause my pre-O temps are what messed it up.  Just going by my +opk and how I felt at the time, I'm sure I O'd last Monday, Tuesday at the latest :)

Luvkayln:  I almost freaked out when I read you got a + and you were so calm about it, geesh! lol!  Okay, so if you take an hpt tomorrow the hcg should be out of your system... so my fingers are Xd & I can't wait to hear your news!  I'm really hoping this is it for you!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend :)
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514585 tn?1328740013
thanks for the well wishes... i will keep posted as to what next u/s tells me...

mrspace... sorry for all you have gone through...maybe the puppies will help a little bit.. maybe they will relax you so that you CAN conceive naturally.. i dont know, but just try to push it to the back of your head and remember that miracles DO happen.

my fingers are crossed for all who are testing, and praying for those who af interferred and will be starting a new cycle. here is a ton of super sticky babydust for those in the tww to keep those cells and beans in place...

***************************BABYDUST****************POOF************************
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688022 tn?1275944889
Hey everyone.  I've been MIA for a little while.  I'm still logging on occasionally, checking to see how everyone is doing.  I thought I would put up a little update.

I'm doing okay.  It's really hard and emotional and it gets the best of me sometimes.  It will for a long time.  DH and I are taking a LONG break from ttc.  I told him last week that since I couldn't have babies apparently, I wanted him to buy me puppies instead.  Because puppies make everyone happy.  Well, we started noticing (about a week ago) that Kya (our female husky, 4 years old) was getting fat.  But she's been eating a ton and hasn't been as active as normal. We've been keeping an eye on her.  Well DH and my MIL both thought she was pregnant.  But my FIL, who has bred huskies SEVERAL times, kept saying no.  Well last night FIL was rubbing her belly and his hand got SOAKED with milk.  So not only is she pregnant, but she should deliver sometime in the next week.  That's what FIL is saying.  And he's usually right.  So right now, we're cleaning out the beauty shop/storage room and setting it up for Kya's own little birthing suite.  Ha ha. She's so big.  I can't believe how big she is.  FIL is guessing that she'll have 8.  I don't care as long as they are all healthy.  I kind of hope she doesn't have too many though.  She's from a litter of 14.  Eek that's a lot of puppies.  

I just wanted to share my good news.


I hope everyone is doing well. Congrats to all the BFPs. Chin up and keep trying for all those who had AF show up.  All those in the tww, my fingers are crossed!!!
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Ad_06: CONGRATS!! I did see the pic and it is + !!! ;o)  I am really happy and excited for you!! Happy and Healthy 9 months!! ....I love starting the week with BFP news!! ;o)....I hope your dad is doing better and both parents start and keep taking good care of their health!

Luvkayln: I am excited about your + too!! ...are you sure is just the shot and not a real BFP!!?!! Can't wait for tomorrow so you test and get a for sure BFP!! I hope the progesterone not affecting you anymore is because is much needed due to a BFP!!

Mommyin09: I cked on your char today..and did see a second cover line... Either way you are covered!! even if is 3dpo or 7dpo! But your temps are making me think a BFP is coming your way soon!!

Naf38: Oh!! I would be missing my dh too!! wednesday is just a few hours away!! I bet your dh is really excited to see you!! Have fun with the dirty dance ;o)

Hannah: Yes I hope it is a good sign for you too!

Joyce: Oh my!! I hope they do let you know for sure so you can get prepared before he/she arrives!! WOW I do remember your BFP and time does fly by!!
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255732 tn?1318517822
just wanted to let you know I posted a pic.
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255732 tn?1318517822
omg......ladies I tested thins morning and got a faint BFP!!!! I'm sitting here shaking, not knowing what to do...lol I'm so afraid to be happy or excited, cause what if it's false? I'm also trying to take a pic of it to post....I woke DH up cause I wasn't sure if my eyes were seeing me right! And he said yep there is a line there, the longer it set the darker it is, but it's still kind of faint. I'll let you guys know what's going on!!!
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632443 tn?1246363457
Hi all happy Easter, hope the Easter bunny was good to everyone


No much news on my side except that i leave Australia on Wednesday YEAH i cant wait to see my DH, gee time has gone by so fast being back home but i miss him lots and it's time to start doing the dirty dance lol

so good luck to everyone and ill speak again once i have settled in and gotten over my jet-lagg
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