We are Women, Hear us Roar...

[mommyin10]

...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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[mommyin10]

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Michelle:  (Send support & prayers!!!)

Leighanne: BFP - 26 weeks (u/s 12/6)
vortex: BFP - 17 weeks (u/s,12/2)
Joyce: BFP - 11 weeks
icierain: BFP
Jessie:  BFP (doc appt 11/24)
Guesito:  11dpt (beta 11/20) BFP!
Armyprincess: BFP - 5 weeks (u/s 11/26)

jmh2005: CD?
luvkayln:  CD2 (u/s today!)
wishandaprayer: CD6
naf38:  CD8
rachjas: CD8 (u/s 11/23)
arlotheslug:  CD8 (doc appt Fri)
LinaG:  (u/s 11/22)
mamatina:  CD14
Keyan:  CD15 (doc appt tomorrow)
Stacey:  CD26 (Retrieval sched. for 12/9)

tracy4751: 1dpt (b/w 11/21; beta 12/1)
kmcarino: 7dpiui (b/w today)
Candie: 9dpo
mommyin09: 15dpo
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Joyce:  Thanks!

Leighanne:  Thanks!  Very well said :)  I looked at charts similar to mine on FF & you're right, many women get their bfps after 17dpo, so I'm hanging in there!  It's not over till AF shows!

Tracy:  I'm glad you got that reassurance from your doc's office! Now, take it easy :)  

Candie:  How are you doing?  You're past your 1/2 way mark :)  SSBD!!!

kmcarino:  Good luck today! :)  I've had b/w 7dpo, but just for my progesterone.  I think the progesterone just tells that you O'd, but I'm not sure about testing estrogen.  

Stacey:  What ever happened with the squirrel?  We had a close call with our little friend over the weekend.  We walked outside just in time to see a falcon swoop down at her!  I freaked out!  Luckily he didn't get it.  I couldn't help but worry about he & dh said, it's the circle of life...  That's fine, but I sure don't want to witness it!  Hope you're doing well with your shots! :)

Arlotheslug:  I'm thinking of you!

[kmcarino]

Did you get yoru estrogen level as well as progesterone? What was the estrogen level or you can post your level once you get it later on.  Good luck!

[tracy4751]

Yes - they always did the bloodwork for IUI/IVF a week after then at two weeks it's US/BW.  

I am actually scheduled for US/BW on 11/21 (Friday), then the pregnancy test on 12/1.

Good luck!!!

[kmcarino]

Hi everyone)  Has anyone had their estrogen levels tested along with the progesterone one week post IUI/ovulation?  If so, what were your levels and did you get pregnant?  Sorry if I already posted this question...I can't remember.  I am going to get my levels this morning and I will get them this afternoon.

[tracy4751]

Ok ~ HAD to call embryology to find out EXACTLY what was up with eggs....couldn't wait.

I asked her about the egg that wasn't transferred-what happened to it?: It never continued dividing 2-cell odd shaped-spitted out fragmentation and was discarded.

The Egg that was transferred's quality she said was "Excellent..exactly what we look for": 4cell 2AA

I also asked about bending over yesterday and she said they wrote the strict instructions to just make women realize to relax as much as possible the first two weeks after conceiving.  She asked if I was ever pregnant before, and I told her yes, but didn't know it at first and was going out dancing at the time with my husband all the time.  She said we just have to take it alot easier since it is through IVF and you don't want to risk anything.

...ok ~ I feel MUCH better!  Off to watch some more Angel/Charmed on TV then some Netfix movies on the net!

Have a great day girls!!!

[leighanne143]

mommyin09- i am so sorry.  seeing those words are tough but when you are on the other side, which you will be and you see just one word, it will all be worth it.  And the hcg thing unfortunately is a myth.  Digitals do not need higher hcg amounts.  I used them when mine was only 25.  But you still have a chance, AF has not shown and some women do not get a positive right at 14pdo, sometimes it takes you to be a week late.

Joyce- hearing the heratbeat is amazing.  Congrats and take goo care of your lil bean.

luvkayln- i hear you on AF, i would be excited too just to know i could start again.  I know it took almost 8 weeks after my 1st MC and d and c to get my period and that felt like forever.  

arlotheslug-  i am sorry about the small eggs.  I know everyone says it and you probably do not want to hear it but hang in there.  Do not give up.