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We are Women, Hear us Roar...
...in numbers too big to ignore, and I know too much to go back an' pretend,
'cause I've heard it all before, and I've been down there on the floor. No one's ever gonna keep me down again.
Oh, yes, I am wise, but it's wisdom born of pain. Yes, I've paid the price, but look how much I gained.
If I have to, I can do anything.
I am strong (strong)!
I am invincible (invincible)!
I am woman!
You can bend, but never break me 'cause it only serves to make me more determined to achieve my final goal.
And I come back even stronger, not a novice any longer, 'cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul.
I am woman, watch me grow. See me standing toe to toe, as I spread my lovin' arms across the land.
But I'm still an embryo, with a long, long way to go, until I make my brother understand.
Oh, yes, I am wise, but it's wisdom born of pain.
Yes, I've paid the price, but look how much I gained.
If I have to, I can face anything.
I am strong (strong)!
I am invincible (invincible)!
I am woman!
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Good morning, ladies! This song came to me last night, so I thought we'd use it as inspiration this week! I hope you like it :)
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Michelle: (send support and/or prayers)
Leighanne: BFP - 25 weeks (doc appt 11/17, u/s 12/6)
vortex: BFP - 16 weeks (u/s,12/2)
Joyce: BFP - 10 weeks (doc appt 11/26)
icierain: BFP
Jessie: BFP (doc appt today!)
mamatina: CD6
Keyan: CD7 (doc appt 11/20)
kmcarino: CD15 (iui tomorrow!)
Stacey: CD18 (Retrieval 12/9)
arlotheslug: CD29
naf38: CD58 (started provera)
Candie: 1dpo!
Guesito: 5dpt (beta 11/20)
mommyin09: 7dpo
rachjas: 9dpo
wishandaprayer: 10dpiui (Welcome!)
luvkayln: 15dpo (fingers xd)
ArmyPrincess819: 15dpo
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'cause I've heard it all before, and I've been down there on the floor. No one's ever gonna keep me down again.
Oh, yes, I am wise, but it's wisdom born of pain. Yes, I've paid the price, but look how much I gained.
If I have to, I can do anything.
I am strong (strong)!
I am invincible (invincible)!
I am woman!
You can bend, but never break me 'cause it only serves to make me more determined to achieve my final goal.
And I come back even stronger, not a novice any longer, 'cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul.
I am woman, watch me grow. See me standing toe to toe, as I spread my lovin' arms across the land.
But I'm still an embryo, with a long, long way to go, until I make my brother understand.
Oh, yes, I am wise, but it's wisdom born of pain.
Yes, I've paid the price, but look how much I gained.
If I have to, I can face anything.
I am strong (strong)!
I am invincible (invincible)!
I am woman!
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Good morning, ladies! This song came to me last night, so I thought we'd use it as inspiration this week! I hope you like it :)
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Michelle: (send support and/or prayers)
Leighanne: BFP - 25 weeks (doc appt 11/17, u/s 12/6)
vortex: BFP - 16 weeks (u/s,12/2)
Joyce: BFP - 10 weeks (doc appt 11/26)
icierain: BFP
Jessie: BFP (doc appt today!)
mamatina: CD6
Keyan: CD7 (doc appt 11/20)
kmcarino: CD15 (iui tomorrow!)
Stacey: CD18 (Retrieval 12/9)
arlotheslug: CD29
naf38: CD58 (started provera)
Candie: 1dpo!
Guesito: 5dpt (beta 11/20)
mommyin09: 7dpo
rachjas: 9dpo
wishandaprayer: 10dpiui (Welcome!)
luvkayln: 15dpo (fingers xd)
ArmyPrincess819: 15dpo
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Good morning ladies!
I had my CD 2 appointment yesterday, and to my suprise, I have a huge cyst on my left ovary! When we did my last u/s on CD 12, it showed 2 ruptured follies on my left side. I guess my body kept trying to make eggs after I ovulated, so it turned into a cyst! Anyway, I'm taking no meds this cycle, which I find almost amusing because Stacey and Mommyin09 recommended I do a drug-free cycle before moving on to injections! Looks like you 2 got your way! ;) My RE said we can still try naturally, and we will, but this is going to be a very laid back cycle. I'm not doing opk's either or really even moniter myself. I will do my temps, that way I know about when af will show so I can start my injections. I talked to my RE and the nurse about my next cycle, injections, and they are thrilled i'm taking that step! My RE is so positive that it's going to work for me! I sure hope he's right! :) They're putting me on Follistim, about 75-100 iu's per day for 7-10 days, depending on how well I respond to the drugs. The nurse is my favorite nurse there, and she's just so funny because she said " Since you're paying cash for your meds, do you see that bulliten board over there that i'm "not" showing you!" It's the board where all the women post their "For sale" signs for their left over meds that've been unopened. Well, there just happened to be 600iu of follistim for $225.00! I about had a panic attack! So I ripped the paper down, and called her immediately!! I get them on Monday. She's so sweet, she's even going to meet me at my job that day since it's on her way home! :) It's so funny when you know other people are doing medicated cycles, and how easy it is to talk to them about it since you're going through the same thing, ya know? I love that! Anyway, I just had to share my news with you all! Mommyin09- You can just keep marking my CD by my name on our list. I'll know when I ovulated according to my temps, so I'll let you know when we get there!
I had my CD 2 appointment yesterday, and to my suprise, I have a huge cyst on my left ovary! When we did my last u/s on CD 12, it showed 2 ruptured follies on my left side. I guess my body kept trying to make eggs after I ovulated, so it turned into a cyst! Anyway, I'm taking no meds this cycle, which I find almost amusing because Stacey and Mommyin09 recommended I do a drug-free cycle before moving on to injections! Looks like you 2 got your way! ;) My RE said we can still try naturally, and we will, but this is going to be a very laid back cycle. I'm not doing opk's either or really even moniter myself. I will do my temps, that way I know about when af will show so I can start my injections. I talked to my RE and the nurse about my next cycle, injections, and they are thrilled i'm taking that step! My RE is so positive that it's going to work for me! I sure hope he's right! :) They're putting me on Follistim, about 75-100 iu's per day for 7-10 days, depending on how well I respond to the drugs. The nurse is my favorite nurse there, and she's just so funny because she said " Since you're paying cash for your meds, do you see that bulliten board over there that i'm "not" showing you!" It's the board where all the women post their "For sale" signs for their left over meds that've been unopened. Well, there just happened to be 600iu of follistim for $225.00! I about had a panic attack! So I ripped the paper down, and called her immediately!! I get them on Monday. She's so sweet, she's even going to meet me at my job that day since it's on her way home! :) It's so funny when you know other people are doing medicated cycles, and how easy it is to talk to them about it since you're going through the same thing, ya know? I love that! Anyway, I just had to share my news with you all! Mommyin09- You can just keep marking my CD by my name on our list. I'll know when I ovulated according to my temps, so I'll let you know when we get there!
I wish my level was even over 15!! But it is only 15:( Thanks for trying to help. I hope there are others that can give me some advice too. Thanks for your supprt! I hope you get your bfp!!!
dnikki: It's so nice to hear from you! :) I'm happy to hear your surgery is behind you & you're healing well. I'm sure ds & school are keeping you very busy & I wish you lots of success on your boards!!! Take care :)
Candie: I know, I would have been heart broken if I saw her swooped up... Looks like you & I will both know one way or another by the weekend. I wish you my very best & I'm keeping my fingers x'd :)
Stacey: Who knows? Maybe she's off recuperating :) It's possible... I agree with your comment about our list! There's plenty of room for many more ;-) I hope you're doing okay with your injections.
Arlotheslug: Thanks for your message, too! I really appreciate it :) You know how I feel, but I'm just so sorry things aren't working the way you expected them to. iui is a great option if the IVF isn't going to work. I'm sure it's hard for dh, too, but if donor sperm does the trick, he'll be thrilled in the end; right!? I remember when you went off your arthritis meds before & you were more than miserable, so I can understand that's not an option. I'm thinking of you & hoping things start moving in the right direction for you two! Take care :)
kmcarino: Thanks! I don't really get AF cramps. Just a few twinges here & there. That's why the cramps last Thursday were such a big thing for me. It felt almost like when I O, just an all-over pain. Now I'm just waiting to see what happens. I'll test again in the morning & see how things go. Thanks for your support :) As far as your progesterone question, I've never been pregnant, so can't answer that part of it, but I don't think they can tell even if you're pregnant by your progesterone level, let alone if you're having multiples. It's my understanding that it would just be a guess, but anything above 15 on a medicated cycle is considered good. Hang in there & don't count yourself out based on that number. Keeping my fingers x'd for you, too :)
Joyce: I'll update your appt tomorrow :)
Luvkayln: How was your appt?!
Candie: I know, I would have been heart broken if I saw her swooped up... Looks like you & I will both know one way or another by the weekend. I wish you my very best & I'm keeping my fingers x'd :)
Stacey: Who knows? Maybe she's off recuperating :) It's possible... I agree with your comment about our list! There's plenty of room for many more ;-) I hope you're doing okay with your injections.
Arlotheslug: Thanks for your message, too! I really appreciate it :) You know how I feel, but I'm just so sorry things aren't working the way you expected them to. iui is a great option if the IVF isn't going to work. I'm sure it's hard for dh, too, but if donor sperm does the trick, he'll be thrilled in the end; right!? I remember when you went off your arthritis meds before & you were more than miserable, so I can understand that's not an option. I'm thinking of you & hoping things start moving in the right direction for you two! Take care :)
kmcarino: Thanks! I don't really get AF cramps. Just a few twinges here & there. That's why the cramps last Thursday were such a big thing for me. It felt almost like when I O, just an all-over pain. Now I'm just waiting to see what happens. I'll test again in the morning & see how things go. Thanks for your support :) As far as your progesterone question, I've never been pregnant, so can't answer that part of it, but I don't think they can tell even if you're pregnant by your progesterone level, let alone if you're having multiples. It's my understanding that it would just be a guess, but anything above 15 on a medicated cycle is considered good. Hang in there & don't count yourself out based on that number. Keeping my fingers x'd for you, too :)
Joyce: I'll update your appt tomorrow :)
Luvkayln: How was your appt?!
I do accupunture - but - I truly can not walk without the drugs - tried when we first started and well, it was not pretty - DH basically had to help dress me - did not work and probably stressed by body a bit so ovulation was completely out. It is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Thanks for thinking of me . . . .
mommyin09 just wanted to update that my next OB appt is 12/16 and they are gonna schedule me for U/S in early January.
thanks for everything and yes the heartbeat was awesome....hope that you all get to hear and see a bean growing in there very soon.
thanks for everything and yes the heartbeat was awesome....hope that you all get to hear and see a bean growing in there very soon.
Has anyone else had a progesterone level of less than 20 and gotten pregnant? If so, did anyone get pregnant with multiples with a low progesterone level like that one week post? My estrogen level is 435 and I am concerned about that too but mostly with the low prog. level since of all of my cycles, including when I got pregnant, my prog. level has never been this low. It was over 40 when I got pregnant with multiples and has been over 20 with every other cycle. I am also on Crinone prog. suppos. this time and I wasn't on any last time and it was over 20. I am not sure if it shows in the blood stream...does anyone know? I don't know if the level just has to be over 10 in order to achieve pregnancy(multiple or singlton) or if it would need to be higher for multiples. Please help! I am so upset over this. I feelo as though I already know the result of my IUI is negative at 7dpiui. Any information woudl be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks and good luck to everyone!
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