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: You have our continuing support & prayers!!!

Arlotheslug:  We are all hoping & praying for you & dh!!!

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

Vortex: 4/20/2009 Had her baby girl Sahana!!! Congrats! :) Posting pics soon!

Joyce: BFP - 38 weeks & It's a boy!!! =) C-section Thursday!
Jessie: BFP - 33 weeks!  (appt tomororw!)
ArmyPrincess - 32 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 25 weeks! (u/s today!)
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 20 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln:  BFP!!! 9 weeks!!! (u/s tomorrow!)

Keyan:  lap 6/3
ad_06:  Moving forward ;)
Mommyin10:  Moving forward with IVF! (7dpo!)
Naf:  Consultation tomororw!
Rachjas:  Starting Lupron 6/2!

pyar:  Awaiting AF...

Hannah:  CD4
Lina:  CD11
dnikki:  CD12
jmh2005:  CD22
Mrspace:  CD25

Guesito:  3dpt!
Candie:  5dpo!
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Guesito:  Sounds promising, but hold off on testing!!!  I would wait till at least 9dpt.  SSBD!!! =)

Stacey:  How did your appt go today!?

Luvkayln:  Sorry, I caught a cold & so, I've been dragging all day!  Yes, I had the day off! =) dh has been laying the hardwood floor in our front room, so I'm "helping" ;)  I'm so excited for your appt tomorrow!  I'll be checking in frequently =)

Naf:  Good luck with your consultation tomorrow!!! =)

Jessie:  Good luck with your appt tomorrow, too!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day!!!

[hannah1505]

oops posted on the old thread:) do we have memorial day in england :s or am i being dumb and forgeting summet important as always lol :)

Hope everyone is well. luvkayln my essay is ansewing what u wanted to no sorry it drags lol x

i am cd4 today lol just fort i would let u no:)
and wed is our adoption interveiw were we will meet a social worker who will grill us they sed we should pass with flying colours
i carnt do ivf at the moment as they have found all this stuff out my lining is thick and have cycts so we are having a break but monitoring our cycles for my specialist (not going on bc though) were going to focus on the adoption while going through all my tests and when they finally get me to my specialist may start treatment but they will try simple things 1st like metaformin clodim etc(even though i dont no what they would do for me as i o regular)
so wednesday we will be filling in forms and chatting i am so exited
in 2 weeks i have a smear (for cancer) nothing suspicious just routine i hope.
3 weeks nasty blood tests 2 of them 3 weeks write the letter to the specialist and next week sometime a scan to check my lining and cysts i am a very busy lady lol
so with me and dan both being laid of i am having interveiws he has a job but its nights so he will do it for now but has to get a day job as he is a boxer and he trains 4 nights a weeks and fighting season is soon plus i literally will not see him all week :( and that isnt possible all the time we have been together we have spent 1 night apart actually since the night we met it was 2 nights apart :(
im hearing of a job i really want tomoro so wish me luck:)
Luvkayln :) how exited though am i for you tomoro=your scan your baby will be so clear now i couldnt be more happy for you hun ur dream is actually happning again :)
and kayln i reckon will have a sister just a hunch :)

guestio if you test hun and it bfn remember its sooo early my freind just got her bfp and 4dpt she was lucky so i hope urs is soon x were all routing for u :)


lots of hugs everyone x

[ArmyPrincess819]

Thanks for keeping up with the list! I have an app tomorrow so we'll see if I dilated anymore. I'm already a centimeter and my cervix is open so we are playing the waiting game at this point. I think within the next month he will be here. Congrats to all the bfps and to all of you women ttc please don't ever lose hope I know easier said than done but if you believe it will happen it will. Hang in there! Lots of baby dust to you all.

Hugs,
Jenny/AP

[Mareski]

Hi everyone,

Today is CD 12 and tomorrow is CD 13 when I start testing with OPK. This cycle was my first on clomid (50 mg), so I am hopeful for any ovulation. My first testing of OPK last cycle was negative as far as ovulation. We met with a specialist last Monday and DH is going in for his SA tomorrow.

Praying for all of you

[Joyce49788]

mommyin10... thanks for the new thread.... i have only a couple of days now... Thursday WOW that is so crazy. with everything that has gone on in the past few months i am really surprised that i havent gone preterm..lol... stress can be a killer all the way around.
i will probably pop in and let you guys know i am leaving to go to where my hospital is tomorrow as my ride will be here around 11ish... and then dont be alarmed if you dont hear anything until sunday or monday... i dont have a laptop therefore i wont be able to update and post pics or anything til i get home.

i wish you all the best, and lots of hugs, luv and SSBD going out to you all.....
and i agree with AP, keep your chin up, dont lose hope, and it will happen, just stay positive (which is difficult at best most of the time)
again TONS of SUPER STICKY BABY DUST going out to you all!!!!!!!!!!!

[luvkayln]

Good morning! :)

Mommyin10- Ooh, sorry about the cold you caught! I've been feeling sick too lately, stuffy/runny nose, sore throat, etc... on top of the nausea! lol ;) But I'm actually starting to feel a little better now. I just don't think I can take anything this early, so I've just been toughing it out! I got your note, and I'm glad to hear you didn't bd around O time, just in case it was your lining! Isn't it funny how your chart can look so great, and there's not even a chance of a possibility! ;) My appt. is at 2:15 today, so I'll update as soon as I  get back!! I'm excited, but still nervous! I don't think the nervousness will ever go away, but it really only comes around my appointments!! Oh well, I guess that's normal! :) Have a good day back at work!

Hannah- You know, that's funny you say you have a feeling it'll be a girl, b/c last night I dreamt it was a baby girl, but it looked exactly like Kayln! :) I'm sure that was just baby Kayln coming into my dreams, like she always does! Or maybe she's trying to tell me something! Hhmm... ;)!! Well, good luck at your appointment tomorrow! Be sure and let us know what happens! :)

Joyce- Thank you for the thoughtful note the other day! :) Will be thinking of you for the rest of the week! Good luck, and congrats on being almost there!! :)

Well, better go get ready for work! It's nice to only be working a half day today! :) I'll check in later and let you all know how everything went, and of course I'll post new baby pics! :)

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luvkayln ~ Good luck with your appt today!!

Joyce ~Wow, a few more days and your baby will be here! I read all the other posts and am so sorry for everything that you have been through.

Mareski ~ Don't be surprised if clomid doesn't make O late. When I was taking it, I usually didn't O til between CD's 16 - 19. Good Luck.

Today is CD 34 for me, no sign of AF yet....but who knows with the m/c and all. I wish she's get here though.. I've been really moody! lol We have been keeping really busy so I haven't had much time to check in. I'll try to check in later.  Good Luck Ladies!!

[naf38]

Hi all, sorry i havent posted but i have been keeping a watch on the your posts.

So today is the day, im feeling a bit scared about going to the fertility clinic i think its just my nerves.
Im cd55 wow i dont think ive ever been in this situation where i havent had af for this long and now it says im 4 DPO? does this mean ive missed my time?

Ill check back on when i get back from the fertility clinic my app is at 2.30

[dnikki0928]

Well, I did have a nice update typed out and all, but DS somehow clicked while I was typing and it was all erased!!! So I'll update later when he's down for a nap - we are doing the potty training thing....

[Joyce49788]

thank you all for the kind words of encouragement... yes unfortunately i have dealt with alot in the last few months BUT i truly believe that what doesnt kill us makes us stronger...

good luck today for those with appts.. and luvkayln i can not wait to see new baby pics...lol

[mrspace24]

Good morning everyone.

I'm back at work today.  NOT enjoying it. My boss is nowhere to be seen, so I'm okay with that. Okay weekend update.  This may be long.

Thursday and Friday, DH and I fought like crazy.  I found out later that he was pushing me away because he's scared about my test results.  He's scared I'll have cancer and he doesn't know what to do with that anger.  So somehow it got redirected back to me.  So we fought.  I knew he was just being a crank-butt, but I needed to clear my head.  So Friday after work I went down to my mom's house.  We went out for drinks.  Saturday we went shopping (SO MUCH FUN!). I spent too much money but I got a ton of new clothes for work that were all 60% off.  So, oh well.  We went to see Star Trek.  It was good.  The kid who plays Captain Kirk was pretty easy on the eyes.  Then I went home. Hubby was in a MUCH better mood.
I waited all day for that phone call from the doctor but it never came.  Oh well.  I know that his Saturdays are pretty busy.  So hopefully I'll hear from him soon.

Sunday was rough.  AF lightened up quite a bit, but I was in such bad pain.  I stayed in bed a lot. I just couldn't get comfortable.  DH's family came over to see the puppies, or as I like to call them now:  The Poop Machines.  lol.  They are so big and doing so well.  We wormed them this weekend, and one of them got weighed by the vet.  4 weeks old and 6lbs.  Holy Chunk Monkey.   They are fully weaned now, which is good.  We said goodbye to one of them on Sunday.  DH's aunt and uncle bought one.  The brown little girl with the big blue eyes.  Her name is Maya.  So that was a little sad.
Sunday night we had dinner with the in laws.  That was fun.

Monday was amazing.  DH was asked to give the Memorial Day speech for our town.  What an honor.  As a veteran they felt he would do well.  And he did.  About halfway through his speech, he was talking about two of his best friends who were KIA (killed in action).  One, his roommate, died in DH's arms.   He got really choked up during his speech and there were tears running down his face. He doesn't talk about Iraq much, but he did yesterday.  I was so proud of him.  The whole crowd was in tears.  He ended his speech with a quote that said:
"When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say,
For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today"

It was beautiful.  Then we cleaned the house, had supper, watched movies.  It was a good day.

OHHHHH best part of the weekend!!!  

On Saturday at 7:23pm WE BECAME GOD PARENTS!!!  Little Harper Mae was born!  I will post pictures tonight.  She's so beautiful, I can't even tell you.

That's my weekend!  I'll write more later!

[mommyin10]

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Michelle: You have our continuing support & prayers!!!

Arlotheslug:  We are all hoping & praying for you & dh!!!

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

Vortex: 4/20/2009 Had her baby girl Sahana!!! Congrats! :) Posting pics soon!

Joyce: BFP - 38 weeks & It's a boy!!! =) C-section Thursday!
Jessie: BFP - 33 weeks!  (appt today!)
ArmyPrincess - 32 weeks! (appt today!)
Stacey: BFP!!! 25 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 20 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln:  BFP!!! 9 weeks!!! (u/s TODAY!)

Keyan:  lap 6/3
ad_06:  Moving forward ;)
Mommyin10:  Moving forward with IVF! (8dpo!)
Naf:  Consultation TODAY!
Rachjas:  Starting Lupron 6/2!

pyar:  Awaiting AF...

Hannah:  CD5 (adoption interview tomorrow)
Lina:  CD12
dnikki:  CD13
Mareski:  CD13
jmh2005:  CD23
Mrspace:  CD26

Guesito:  4dpt!
Candie:  6dpo!
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Naf:  Best wishes for your appt today!!!  I know, I was nervous when I met my RE, too, but I'm sure you'll feel better once you're there & find out what the game plan is ;)

Hannah:  Good luck with the job today!  =)  Sounds like you've got a lot going on in the next month or so.  Best wishes!!!

Luvkayln:  Thinking of you today!!!  I'm sure that was Kayln in your dream, letting you know everything will be okay ;)  So, I'm getting some AF-type cramps here & there & hoping that she shows this week =)

Joyce:  Wow, you're leaving tomorrow!  We'll all be thinking of you & looking forward to your update on Sunday!!!

Stacey:  How was your u/s yesterday?  I hope little Jake's kidney is doing well & he's growing like crazy ;)

Candie:  How was your anniversary & your weekend?!

Keyan:  I can't believe your lap is next week!!!  I'm glad at least your busy work days will be behind you by then & you can take it easy afterwards.  Hang in there!  Just a few more days this week!!! =)

dnikki:  Good luck with the potty training =)

ad_06:  I know we m/c'd around the same time & I O'd a week later than normal this tiem, which I attribute to the m/c.  I'm now waiting for AF & expect her this week.  I hope she shows soon for you, too!  You know, it's funny.  When I got pregnant, my belly protruded a bit & even now, I have a little belly.  I wonder if my body is just out of whack because of all it's been through?!  It's funny 'cause I exercise & do lots of abs, but still have just that little "pooch" in my belly...

mareski:  Good luck!  I hope you do O with the clomid, but ad_06 is right.  Don't be surprised if you O a bit later than usual.

armyprincess:  Update with your appt results!  I can't believe you're so close!!!  Good luck today =)

mrspace:  That's great that dh was honored with the privilege to give a Memorial Day speech! =)  It sounds like he did a great job!  Please thank him for his service to our country!!!  It sounds like you had a nice, busy weekend.  I hope you get those results soon & they give you some guidance on how to proceed forward.  Take care! :)

guesito:  How are you doing?  Did you find the air horn? ;)

[GUESITO]

I woke up kind of bummed out today.. All symptoms disappeared (the Nausea) but the cramping still on and off...I Trying to remain positive just dont know ho to feel ....I think is ssill to early anyways..And no the Air Horn is still missing, lol =)

[Stacey1718]

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick update.  I had another bleeding episode early Sunday morning (3am) and was in the hospital until Monday afternoon.  Little Jake is fine but the marginal placenta previa is the blame.  So I am back on modified bedrest and just working from home.  Ugh!!  If it happens again I will be admitted into the hospital for the rest of the pregnancy.  The risk with placenta previa is hemmorage and pre-term labour so they don't take any chances.  What the??? Things were going so well!!  

I guess I will be doing all of my shopping for Jake online.  I'm frustrated but happy that Jake is good.  He is measuring slightly big and is almost 2lbs.

I'll be back in later to catch up but just wanted to give you a quick update.

Stacey

[mommyin10]

Guesito: Hang in there! It's still so early. I have high hopes for you!!! =)

Stacey: Wow, I'm so sorry you had such a scare! ;( I'm so glad to hear Jake is doing well & I hope you won't have to be admitted. Take care!!! ;)

[Keyan]

Stacey: I hope all gets heal and no more scare times! I am really happy you and Jake are doing good...I guess Honey will get lots of attention before Jake gets here, staying in bed with you and all. Try to be as calm as possible and reSt REST REST!! ;o) Take good care of you both!! Have fun shopping on-line! ;o)

Mommyin09: I am sorry you weren't feeling so good over the weekend. Are you feeling better now!?! Yes, just a few more days for my LAP...I can't wait until Thursday, June 4...the day after!! ;o) Thanks about your comment on the last thread, I  know If it was possible, I could count on you, but hopefully all the donors will go before Thursday.

Joyce: I will be praying for a safe and healthy delivery!!

Luvkayln: I can't wait for the new u/s pic....In about a month or so you will be able to find out the sex, right? ...Maybe it is a girl...Kayln was trying to let you know...;o)

Arlotheslug and MichelleinHawaii: You are in my prayers. I hope you can share good news with us soon. Let us know how you are doing.

Guesito: Hang in there....you will get your BFP in just a few days!! SSBD your way!!

Candie: Hey my friend...how are you? how was your weekend?

MrSpace: Congrats on Harper Mae!! a Busy weekend for you!! good quote from your Dh's speech.

Naf38: Good luck today...hopefully you have good news to share with us soon.

Well I have to get back to work...Hope you all have a wonderfull week!! and I can't wait to see more BFPs!!  

[GUESITO]

Im sorry about your placenta Previa, Rest, Rest, Rest...Try to relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy God is good and everything will be ok...=)

[luvkayln]

First of all, Stacey, WOW! I hope that it doesn't come to where you have to spend the rest of your pregnancy in the hospital! How horrible would that be??!!! We're all praying for you, and everything will continue to be OK, don't worry! Just take it easy! :) Little Jake is doing great, and that's all that matters!! Everything will be fine!

So... we saw the baby today, and WOW has he/she grown! :) It was so cute b/c the baby was moving around a whole bunch, almost like it was wiggling, lol! :) It was awesome!! My MIL came with me, since my mom got to go to my 10 week appointment with Kayln, so my MIL to enjoy this one, and we were both sitting there with tears streaming when the baby started moving around! It was just so cute, you guys! :) And then my RE zoomed in on the baby's cord, and it was so big! It was amazing to see it though, and he like thoroughly examined it b/c of what happened to Kayln, and it was cool b/c you could see the blood going through it. Also, my RE said that given my history, that my OB may induce and give me a "set" due date b/c we lost Kayln at 36 weeks, they may do that b/c they'll want to get the baby out as soon as possible so that it doesn't happen again. Of course they'll make sure everything's developed, like the baby's lungs, before they would do that! I just hope I don't have to have a C-section, that scares me, and I healed so quickly after my delivery with Kayln, so i'm praying that I at least get to do another vaginal delivery, but i'll do whatever it takes to get my baby here safely! So I've officially graduated from my RE to my OB, and my next appointment is 2 weeks from today! It'll be nice to finally meet who will be delivering me, but I'll definately miss my RE and all the nurses, they are just so amazing! All the nurses and even the doctor said they were gonna miss me, and to check in often, and I'll be able to b/c my new doctor is just right across the street from my RE! :) Well, I hope everyone had a great day! Stacey, please just take it easy! I'll be thinking about you sweetie!

Keyan- Maybe she was! :) Everyone has a feeling it's gonna be a boy, and I honestly don't care either way! I'm totally in love with my baby already, already getting so attached especially after seeing what I saw today! :) I hope to find out in the next month, and they have really good equipment so I'm sure I'll find out soon! :) I can't wait, b/c if it is a boy, I have some major shopping to do! lol :)

Guesito- Don't worry about your symptoms, you're still so early! Don't worry, and just try to relax as much as possible! I know it's easier said than done, but I have a good feeling for you! :)

Mommyin10- Thanks for the sweet note! I'm so relieved that everything is going so great! :) That's great you feel like AF is coming soon! I'm soooo ready for you to start your IVF and get your sticky BFP! I'm sure it will be here this week since you're not taking progesterone, ya know?

[GUESITO]

Your U/S has to be the cutest one I have ever seen!!... Its like if the baby was posing. Thanks for your words of encouragement!! =)  I'm trying to stay busy so that I don't think about POAS.. lol, I set a goal not to test until 9dpt which will be on the 31st (Sunday)...

[luvkayln]

Guesito- Well, that's not too far away! I know you can do it!! :) Thanks for the photo comment, I'm just SO in love! It does look like the baby was posing! lol :) I think the u/s disturbed him/her b/c at first the baby was sitting still, and then it was like it got aggrivated and started moving around a whole bunch once the RE zoomed in on it! :) It was cute though, and I'm so glad we got to see that!

[Stacey1718]

Luvkayln - YAY for such a great u/s!!!  It sounds so perfect and the picture is adorable!  What a great shot and what a difference from your previous one.  It is suddenly a little baby! :)  Thanks for your notes on my "condition".  You know I am just so happy that Jake is ok that I'm not stressing too much.  Whatever will be will be and he is getting bigger and stronger every day.  I'm confident we will be fine...it is just the questionable journey we will be taking to get to his birthday!!

Mommyin10 - Thanks for your notes :) and sorry you have not been feeling so well.  I can't believe you are already 8dpo!  That is awesome!  Oh and regarding Jake's kidney it is still slightly dilated.  I have another u/s in 2 weeks to check the placenta and his kidney again.  I think I am setting a record for the most u/s scans!!  

Keyan - Thanks and yes I think Honey is really happy!  She settled into bed nicely today...as if I had never left :)  I can't believe your lap is just a week away!  Amazing!  And I don't blame you for wanting June 4 to be here! :)  You will be fine and we will all be praying for you.  I really hope the surgery is the least invasive option but either way, this is your big step to a nice BFP!

Guesito - My dear...I know it is so hard but you have to take it easy.  Rest and relax and try not to panic about the symtoms or lack of.  This will happen for you...you just need to get through the next week or so!!!   Hoping and praying for you!

Mrspace - I really hope your test results are good.  You are getting through this very well!  Shopping is always good for the soul :)  You must have been so proud of dh.  That speech could not have been easy to do but good for him.  That is amazing.  Glad the poop machines are doing well but I can imagine it will be hard to see them go.  Are you going to keep one or are they all goin?  How is Kya doing?

Well thanks again for all your nice notes my friends.  I'm really doing ok and feel like this is so out of my control (except for the resting part!) that we just have to take it one day at a time.  Dh cancelled his last work trip scheduled 2 weeks from now.  He is really being amazing.  Today I had a visit from one of my dearest friends.  She miscarried on Friday.  She was 12 weeks and we just had lunch the previous week and talked about all the fun we would have on mat leave together.  She is so sad and we had a good cry together.  The only thing that cheered her up was my story of poor Dh from Sunday morning.  So here is the story for your reading pleasure:
I woke up at 3am Sunday morning, went to the washroom and didn't even turn the light on because it is such a routine.  After I finished I could see that the water in the toilet was a bit dark.  I turned the light on and it was filled with blood..red blood.  Panic!!  I yell to dh that I am bleeding and I need him.  I tell him to bring me the fetal heart dopler - I listen to Jake's heart and he is good.  I go to get dressed for the hospital and dh is going pee.  I hear a bang and ask if he is ok..."yes!".  Another big crash...again ask if he is ok.."no!".  WTF? Poor dh is lying on his back in the bathtub (exposed) trying to get out with Honey just staring at him.  You have to imagine...he is over 6 feet tall!  He must have blacked out from the blood and being so tired!  Poor guy.  He was fine but it was such a fiasco.  We were killing ourselves laughing in the hospital.  It was totally ridiculous.  Ahhhh....but we all made it!!!

Take care and SSBD!!!
Stacey

[Mareski]

Thanks for the advice ladies. I was reading about how ovulation may be later with Clomid, so I'll probably test longer than the five days the doctor said.

[mommyin10]

Luvkayln:  I'm so happy you & your MIL got to see your little one moving!  That's awesome & your u/s pic is just perfect! =)  Yay!!!  Yes, I definitely think AF will be here very soon!  Yay for me!  Haha =)

Stacey:  Oh, poor dh! ;(  I'm glad you are all doing well now & can have a big laugh about it ;)  I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's m/c, though.  I can imagine she's just devastated, but I'm glad she has you to cheer her up ;)  I'm just so happy that Jake is doing well & I agree with the ladies, Rest!!!

Keyan:  Yeah, I'm feeling better.  I'm just very congested.  It's annoying ;)  I'm so happy that you have just a few days of your busy schedule left!  Your lap will be here so soon & then you can  R E L A X !!! =)

mrspace:  I'm sorry, I forgot to say congrats on being god parents! That's wonderful =)

Naf:  How was your appt???

[naf38]

well yesterday was not a good day im just so very sad, i have tears everytime trying to get my head around this.

well i was told all the doctor could see i 1 follical, his shocked that i did the ultra-sound 2 months ago and i had 5 and now i have only 1 he said its weird and i told him that im on CD 55 is that why maybe, he said he doughts it, he questioned my FSH that i did last year that was 83 and 2 months ago it was 6.1. He still want me to do my blood test on CD 3 and another ultra-sound on CD6.

In his mind the only thing that he sees will work is DE,

Im sorry guys i cant write anymore i just cant hold myself together, maybe ill go and have a little nap and ill come back on, it 630am here

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Well AF showed! She came yesterday. I am not going to work today because of her, I am hurting so bad! I can barely even walk with the cramps. So I am  going to lay down with a heating pad. I'm in so much pain I'm sick to my stomach!! I'll catch up with the updates from yesterday in a little while.