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

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

vortex: BFP - 35 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 29 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 24 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 16 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 11 weeks (u/s 4/2)
kmcarino:  BFP
mrspace:  BFP (u/s 3/25!)

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

Pyar-CD3
luvkayln:  CD3- Follie check & HSG on Tues!
dnikki:  CD7
ad_06:  CD9
jmh2005:  CD10
Lina:  CD27
Arlotheslug:  CD29
wishandaprayer:  CD31

Sexykeme:  10dpo
Candie:  11dpo
Mommyin09: 13dpo
Hannah:  15dpo (appt 3/27)

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I've had a busy weekend, so haven't really had a chance to check in with you all.  I took an hpt this morning & it was negative, plus my temp dropped a bit.  I think I'll stop my progesterone tomorrow if my temp continues to drop.  So, on Friday, I picked up my parents from the airport.  They were on a 3 1/2 week cruise through China, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore...  It was great to see the & hear their amazing stories! :)  Saturday I had to attend a seminar from 8 a.m.-7p.m., so it was a loooong day!!!  Today I got up and went to Pilates & now I'm just catching up on laundry, cleaning, etc. & dh and I are gonna watch a movie & then take Carmelo for a walk.  We're loving his new schedule, by the way :)

Arlotheslug:  I'm SO happy that Alice will be okay!!!  What a scare you & dh had!  Thank God she'll be okay :)  Your boot camp schedule is unbelievable!  Are you continuing with it this week, too?  I'm so impressed!  I've been keeping up the pilates classes 3-4 times/week & the spinning once a week.  This week I plan to go Wed. and Sat.  We'll see! :)

Candie:  Thanks for hoping I'm the next bfp! :)  I really appreciate your support.  Doesn't look likely this time, but as you know, it's okay...  I know with dh's new schedule, we'll be so much more relaxed this time around :)  How are you doing?

Luvkayln:  I'm so excited for you!  This will be a busy week, with your u/s & HSG.  I'm so happy everything is working out for you :)

Stacey:  How are you feeling?  Do you have another appt scheduled?  I hope the bleeding has stopped & you're feeling much better, especially since you can move about a bit more.  Take care! :)

Keyan:  How is the Lupron treating you?  Did you keep up the Zumba classes all last week? :)

Lina:  Will you test soon?

mrspace:  That's great that your u/s is this week!!!  How exciting :)

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Wow, I have a lot of reading to do! We just finished up our move after selling our home, and I have an FET scheduled for 4/1-hoping that my 2 frozen embies survive the thaw. I have been following my protocol of Lupron, Medrol, Est and Progest shots, and am good to go!

I am going to start reading about all of you, and hope to find plenty of good news along the way!
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Hi Ladies,

Sorry I have been MIA.  Our Internet went down Thursday night and we just got it back today.  And today was busy since I had my parents for dinner and my mom will be staying with me until Wednesday.  So you might not hear from me too much until then!  I have my u/s tomorrow but won't get the results until Tues when I meet with my OBGYN.  I'm really hoping for good news.  I have been feeling great and hope that is a sign.  Plus, the little guy is growing!  I will post belly pics soon since I now have a belly!!!

Luvkayln - IUI tomorrow already??  Wow!   I will be rubbing my belly as often  as possible to send you those baby vibes!!  All the best my friend.  I know this is a really good cycle for you!!

Candie - Happy 30th to dh!!!  

Mommyin09 - Wow...that IVF quote is expensive!!  I would hope that you don't need to do 3 fresh and 3 FETs but I guess it is good to plan for it.  Hope you are having a good 2nd week of the 2ww!

Well, so sorry I don;t have much time to catch up but I will be back as soon as i can!

SSBD like crazy!!
Stacey
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mommyin09~ Thanks, I am hoping it works with my schedule too. I have tried to make other arrangements with my sister, but those aren't going to well. I just wanted to have a plan for Tues, just in case, you never know. Will see. Maybe the baby aspirins will help. I had no clue of to what my lining was suppose to be. On the way home DH asked me if that was good and I said I don't know. Good Luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya.

So, I have been quite upset today. Just thinking about my schedule next week, and everything is really getting me down. My dad has a tumor in his femur, but can't get a biopsy done because he has a bad heart, and possible blockage, so therefore he has to have a heart cath on Wednesday, but other tests on Tues. I am a sibling of 4 kids, and it seems like I am the only one that does anything for my parents (which I don't mind all!!) Which I am the baby of the family, so maybe we are closer or whatever.

My family knows about the struggle we have been having and everything I'm pretty open to them about it. I wanted a backup plan in case I have to get my IUI on Tues, so I asked my sister if I absolutely have to go back to the RE on Tues, if she could please take my dad to the hospital for his tests?? I told her that it would be different if I didn't already pay for 3 U/S which ran us close to $500.00, because if I wasn't going to have the IUI, I wouldn't have paid that to get this far in my cycle. Well, I could tell that she really didn't want to do it. She has a small pizza shop, but she could have her DD work while she took my parents. Come to find out,  she doesn't want to have to pay her DD to work. I have just been crying and trying to figure things out.

I just wish people could be just a little more sympathetic about what we have to go through! I think the only ones that really care to know or know what it feels like are the women and men that are going through it too. It's not like I ask anyone to do anything for me anyway, this is the 1st time I have ever asked her to take my parents anywhere. I know I might be worrying for nothing, but it just really hurts to know that if I were in that situation, that no one would step up and make it a little easier, or less stressful. I mean DH and I both work, but heck with today's economy we can barely make bills every month. It's just one of those days. I just needed to vent, I don't like venting on here too much cause I don't want to sound like I am complaining. Well thanks for listening.......Keep your fingers crossed that I get a + OPK Monday!!!!

Sorry this is so long and sorry for venting!
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Michelle: (You have our continuing support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia)

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

vortex: BFP - 35 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 30 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 25 weeks
ArmyPrincess - 23 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 17 weeks! (u/s 3/30)
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 12 weeks (u/s 4/2)
kmcarino:  BFP
mrspace:  BFP

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

Candie:  CD5
Mommyin09:  CD6 (u/s 4/3)
Lina:  CD7
Pyar:  CD9
luvkayln:  CD9 (iui Monday!)
dnikki:  CD13
Rachjas:  CD14
ad_06:  CD15 (waiting for +opk!!!)
Arlotheslug:  CD35 (u/s 4/2!!!)
wishandaprayer:  CD37 (any news?)

jmh2005:  2dpiui!
Sexykeme:  16dpo (any news?)
Hannah:  21dpo (any news?)
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ad_06:  Sorry you couldn't do iui today.  Hopefully it all works out with your schedule! :)  See, your lining looks great, 11mm.  Mine even at the time of iui was only 5. something, so that's why I'm concerned.  I started taking a baby aspirin each day, so we'll see if that & the exercise I'm doing will help.  My next u/s is Fri.  Your follies should grow 1-2mm per day, so it looks like things are progressing well :)  Good luck!!!

Candie:  Happy 30th to dh!!! :-)

Guesito:  It's great to hear from you & to see that you're moving forward with your FET :)  I'm so happy for you & it does sound like you doctor is on top of things!  Best wishes!!!

mrspace:  If you have your u/s pic, but no scanner, why not take a picture with your camera so you can post it?  I'm sure we'd all love to see it! :)

Arlotheslug:  So, in my mind I was thinking IVF in two months (thinking it was $10,000), but it's $19,000 +meds for the 3 fresh/3fets, so it'll be a longer wait before we do it, but I'm glad we have a plan & we're both in agreement :)  Wow, your u/s is this week!  I'm so excited for you & dh!!!  Sending you karma ;-)

Pyar:  I completely understand.  I'm sorry things didn't go as planned.  Believe me, I know how that feels...  I hope you feel better soon, take care! :)

Armyprincess:  It's good to hear from you :)  A boy, congrats!!!


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I had my follie sizes wrong from the other day...ooppss....lol They were 13.3, 11.6 and 10. Well no IUI today, the only two he spoke of were 15.6 and 11.7, he said that they aren't growing as fast as they should, but we are shooting for IUI on Monday. My lining was 11 something. So just waiting around a few days. I am really hoping we get to do it Monday.....we'll just see! Good Luck Ladies!!
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Good Luck today! Keep us posted.

Guesito - Good luck! Sounds like your doctor got it all figured out!
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So I had my PRE-FET consult yesterday. My Dr. thinks the reason im miscarrying is because is due to coagulants. He suggested im clotting while pregnant which prevents oxgen for the baby-fetus. He says its not a big deal at all and that a daily dose of steroids will do it. He said I will be on the same dose of  Progesterone in oil and I will also start Estrace(Estrogen) very soon. Estimated date of FET 5/20 beause  I missed my date this month.. Oh well!  God knows what he's doing.....Im happy with it.


Have a great weekend!!!! :)
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Well I am up, and getting ready to go to my RE. I don't think we will be doing the IUI today, because I am still getting a neg OPK!! I don't know what is going on this cycle? Maybe I am just going to O late. Last time we did IUI, I O on CD 13, and today is CD 16. Who knows. I just hope that I don't have to go back Monday, which I mean I will, but I today will make 3 days that I have already missed work to go. Next week I have to miss Tues, and Wed. because my Dad has to have a heart cath. So I don't know if I can take Monday off! We'll just have to see what the U/S shows today! I'll update more later.
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arlotheslug...

Thanks! I will keep everyone posted on EVERYTHING! trust me lol
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Thanks!!  We are really happy.  I'm REALLY tired.  Ha ha.  DH and I were talking about it while we were looking at the u/s pic last night.  We both think that A and B are boys and that C is a girl.  DH thinks A is a boy because it's bigger than the other two.  DH just wants it to be a strong big healthy boy.  I don't care as long as they are all healthy.  

I can't wait to see u/s pics of your little baby and to hear how all the adoption stuff is going. It's so amazing.  
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HI everyone:

Well trying to keep myself calm and convince myself that the adoption is going to happen . . . keep the karma flowing.

Pyar:  I am very sorry.  I am not sure if you remember, I went through a very similar situation - I did not respond to any injections with the IVF (2 cycles) . . . We also were against donor egg b/c for us at that point - it just made sense to adopt - I also have friends who have 3 (and with 4&5 on their way) with donor eggs . . .  I know how painful this is . . . . but I also know that you will be strong and feel good again.  Give yourself some time.  

ad_06:  Good luck tomorrow!

Luvakyln:  woo hoo! IUI here we come!  

Mommyin09:  I can completely understand accepting IVF . . . I hope the dr will answer all of your questions . . . . Thank you.  I hope you have a good weekend. too!

Candie:  I hope you have a fun weekend with DH . . . thank you for your well wishes - I hope this happens too!  

Kenyan:  I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling.  I hope things are ok and get better . . . you are in my thoughts!

JMH:  I am glad the IUI went well - very exciting!

MRSPACE: OMG! OMG! OMG!  Wow. . . . congratulations.

Stacey:  Good luck on Monday . . .

Mamatina:  It is good to hear from you!

LinaG:  I hope the wedding went well . . .

Happy Friday . .. enjoy your weekend!
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jmh- I know, after I saw you pic I was like I am 95% sure that was you all.....lol I was so surprised that we have the same RE! This is my 3rd cycle there and I love it! I would say my favorite person there is Fran the nurse, she is so motherly. Dr. Toffle is really nice too and seems to know more than any other doctor that I have been to. Well good luck and I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!!


Candie- Thanks, hopefully I will get my IUI tomorrow :)

So I have to go to the RE tomorrow! Hoping to get a + OPK in the morning! I will let you ladies know.


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Thank you candie! I am hoping for good news too!
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Hey everyone.  I am inching my way closer and closer to my second trimester, which makes me happy.  The morning sickness was better today but I'm so tired.  My in-law's 25 wedding anniversary party is tomorrow.  I have to help set up for it tonight.  We still haven't gotten them a gift yet.  We were planning on getting them something together (as in for them as a couple), but now they are complaining about not getting enough gifts so they want individual gifts.  So I have no idea what we're going to do.  It's a pain in the butt!  But oh well.  We'll figure it out!  We will officially be completely moved into our new house by tonight.  After work I'm heading over to clean the old place up before I go help decorate for the party.  

luvkayln- Good luck at your u/s today hun! I'm waiting anxiously to hear what happens.

mommyin09- Great job with the thread, as always.  I hope that you're doing well this cycle.  My fingers are definately crossed for you!

stacey-  Congrats on making it to 17 weeks!  It's going by so quickly!  I'm so excited for you!  Have you guys been thinking about names?

Nikki-  I miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Call me sometime if you get a chance.  

candie- Thanks for the well wishes.  DH is so funny to watch.  He paces around all the time and is always asking the "what if" questions.  He goes from being over protective and not letting me lift a finger, to cranky and angry with me for no reason. Which is fine.  He's just struggling with the information.  He's nervous.  But we're all doing just fine.  
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No hun the docs only offered a review to talk bout the possibility of donor egg thats just not something i can deal with right now i just need to understand how on my iui's i responded although mininal two or three follies and this time round it was so much a higher dose and nothing i wasn't expecting a huge difference but hoped for something i think i'm going to give up with meds the docs don't have any hope for me using my own eggs and don't believe in miracles so I think i'm just going to put ttc out of my mind and hope for a miracle i just feel a huge void at the mo and don't know what to fill it with
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mommyin09 - I'm doing good.  Ready for AF to pack her bags!  :)  How are you?  DH's 30th birthday is on Sunday, so it's a big weekend for him (although I think he'd rather not celebrate it LOL).  I'll be sending you a message.

luvkayln - I just saw your updated mood.  Yay!  That u/s must have went well today.  I hope everything continues to go well and you get to have your IUI soon!  :)

Keyan - Hon, my heart is just breaking for you and your family.  These cases never make sense, it's hard to understand what people arre thinking.  Take care of yourself, I'll be in touch.  ((hugs))

Arlotheslug - That is great news!  How exciting that you get to be there for the next u/s.  Less than a week away!  Yay!  I can understand why you are still a little guarded, but she seems really committed to this and I think she really wants to do the right thing.  I hope that it all starts feeling very real for you soon and you are both able to enjoy every minute!  :)  

Stacey - Hope all is well.  Enjoy your rest and relaxation this weekend and all the best at your u/s on Monday.  Can't wait to hear your update!  I'll be praying that the clot starts shrinking.  

LinaG - I hope everything went well with your dad's wedding!  I'm sure your mom wants him to be happy and was smiling down on him yesterday.  :)

mrspace - Congratulations!  What a surprise you got!  :)  I'm sure you were both in total shock for a while.  I hope all 3 babies continue to go strong and healthy, and don't make mommy too sick!  Take care.  

pyar - Oh dear, I am so sorry that you got such bad news.  I can only imagine how upsetting it is, but take it one step at a time and don't give up yet!  Hopefully your doctor will have some answers for you.  Take care.  ((hugs))  Know we're here if you ever need to talk.  

MamaTina - Wow, lots going on!  So sorry about DH's job, but thankfully God gave him another wonderful opportunity.  Sounds like your little one is doing so well.  My, they grow up too fast!  Take care and enjoy your summer.  

jmh - So great that the counts were good and everything went smoothly with your IUI!  Hope we hear good news from you soon!

ad_06 - Hope those follies keep growing and you get to have your IUI soon!
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Yes we are how crazy right?! Small world! These next two weeks are going to drive me nuts!! I am staying positive and strong because I know God is there for us!
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Mommyin09 I haven't given up my updated info for a while. I'm 23 wks and 4 days pg with a boy can you add me to your next list? How are you doing and feeling?


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*****************************************************
Michelle: (You have our continuing support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia)

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

vortex: BFP - 35 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 29 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 25 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 17 weeks! (u/s 3/30)
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 12 weeks (u/s 4/2)
kmcarino:  BFP
mrspace:  BFP

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

Candie:  CD4
Mommyin09:  CD5 (u/s 4/3)
Lina:  CD6
Pyar:  CD8
luvkayln:  CD8 (u/s today!)
dnikki:  CD12
Rachjas:  CD13
ad_06:  CD14 (u/s tomorrow!)
Arlotheslug:  CD34 (u/s 4/2!!!)
wishandaprayer:  CD36 (any news?)

jmh2005:  1dpiui!!!
Sexykeme:  15dpo
Hannah:  20dpo (appt today)
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Luvkayln:  Best wishes today!  Grow, follies, grow!!! =)

Stacey:  Happy 17 weeks!!! =)

Candie:  How's it going?  Any plans for the weekend?

Arlotheslug:  How exciting that you'll get to go to the u/s next week & that you'll both be able to be in the delivery room!!!  Everything sounds like it's just going so smoothly & I'm praying that in less than 3 months you'll have your little boy in your arms ;-)  Have a great weekend!

Lina:  How'd the wedding go? :)

Pyar:  I'm so sorry about your u/s.  Did your doc mention changing your meds or anything?  Take care!!!

jmh2005:  Congrats on being 1dpiui!  Welcome to the tww :)  How funny, are you and ad_06 at the same RE?!

Keyan:  Usted está en mis rezos, mi amiga...
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I think I saw you yesterday morning at Dr. Toffle's office. My husband and I were waiting to do our IUI. When I looked at your profile, you looked really familiar! Good luck tomorrow!

So weird to know someone is so close right? lol Good luck again!
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morning girls bad news i'm afraid i went for my follie check u/s this morning and nothing nada just waiting for call to confirm blood works = cancellation so i don't know whats left for me now i feel desperate and hopeless just trying to get my head around this devastation egg doner just isn't for me so i think we have come to the end of the road i just want to go to bed and stay there thank you all that have been there for me you are trully amazing women and i pray hard for your bfp's you all deserve it so much xxx
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Where at in WV?? Mine is in Morgantown, I'm thinking there isn't too many around here because my OB/GYN gave me 2 options, Morgantown, and the other was Pittsburgh. DH was like we'll take Morgantown, cause he didn't know about driving in Pittsburgh....lol
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ad_06:  Sounds like you've got some good follies growing :) They should grow up to 2mm/day, so you are well on your way to that iui!  Come on +opk!!!

jmh2005:  I'm glad to see how excited you are!  It's so nice that everything went so perfectly & you can feel like you've done your job.  Now it's just a waiting game :)  Stay busy & hopefully it will fly by!!!

mamtina:  Wow, so nice to hear from you!  I'm so sorry to hear about dh's job.  That is scary, but good to hear he's found new employment.  Happy belated to your little one ;)  It sounds like the BCPs are doing their job & hopefully all's well in 6 months when you ttc again :)  Take care!

luvkayln:  Good luck tomorrow!!!  I can't wait to hear all about your follies! :-)
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Hi ladies~ Just wanted to pop in and let ya'll know I DID NOT FALL OFF THE PLANET!! LOL My life had been kinda crazy the past few months. Some of you knew my hubby worked for Circuit City (did for 13 yrs), and they went outta business, that was a nightmare liquidatiom sale too!! Stressful and VERY sad at same time. He is fine, has a great job now and all is well there! =)  Me...I am good too. AF comes every 28 days now and i am still on BC pills for about 6 more months till I wanna try again.  My lil guy just turned 4 on March 2nd and OMG, he is growing like a weed!!! He is 50 pounds and 47 almost 48 inches tall, and I got him registered for pre-school for this coming fall...sniff,sniff....I actually teared up writing out the check!!! :O  too funny!!!  I have my 20th HS reumion coming up in July so  I am looking forward tothat too!!  Congrats to all the new mommies and BFP's too!!!!  Take Care everyone!!

Tina
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