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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[Keyan]

I am really sorry....it is really frustrating when stuff happen to us and we CAN'T get an answer, it really *****...........again I am really sorry this wasn't IT, we need to keep strong and hope it happens soon, BECAUSE IT WILL HAPPEN, Beleive it!

Mommyin09 - Wow, it is nice and very apropriate, thanks for the new thread!

Rachjas: when you go back to your doc, let him know about the short LP, the good thing about AF is that now you get a chance to start a new fresh cycle!

[mommyin10]

Okay, now I'll play catch-up :)

kmcarino:  I don't know anything about your disorder, but I'll look it up after I post.  I'm sorry, I'm sure the decision to reduce is not an easy one for you!

rachjas:  When I first started ttc, my luteal phase was only 9 days & that's when I was put on progesterone suppositories.  They increased my luteal phase quite a bit & with them and clomid, my lp is now 15+ days.  Since you said you didn't O from the proper side this time, I'm sure you're okay with it this cycle, but you should mention it to your doc & maybe they'll test your progesterone.

Arlotheslug:  What do you mean you'll go in for baseline?  Do you mean bloodwork?  Sorry, I'm still trying to understand it all! :)

Arlo, Guesito, Candie & Keyan:  Yes, Thanksgiving seems the most appropriate time to spill the beans & I don't feel any pressure 'cause we've decided to tell our families either way; that we're ttc or that we got our bfp.  Hopefully we can tell them we got a BFP, but just telling them at all will be a huge relief! :)

Keyan:  Thanksgiving will be our parents (two sets on dh's side) and his two sisters.  My sister & her family are out of state, so we won't see them.

Candie:  Woo-Hoo!!!  Isn't it great to be 1dpo!? :)

Joyce:  Yes, that is a crazy dream!  You're probably concerned about your problems in your fifth month, so it's understandable that you'd dream about something like that.  I agree, let your doc know your concerns.

Mamatina:  I hope you get great results!  Keep us posted :)

Jessie:  I'm sure hearing that everything's a-ok is a huge relief!  Sounds like things are going well :)

[Arlotheslug]

Just a quick note before lunch! . . . I LOVE THE NEW NAME!

Luvkayln:  I am really sorry that AF is coming.  I was really hoping this would be the one . . . as Kenyan said - stay strong . . .

Candie:  Congratulations!!!! 1 dpo . . . . ;-)

mommyin09:  baseline is a follicle count pre-drugs and to check my hormones . . . so they know that they are giving me the right level of meds.  Normally it is on CD3, but for some reason they want me to do it tomorrow - which may end of being CD1 at best (I had some slight spotting).  To be frank, I have to check with them in the am . . . might be part of the new protocol . . .

Rachjas: I agree with mommyin09 - my luteul phase has grown through my TTC treatments - but you should also mention it to your Dr - there are many options!

Happy Veteran's Day (I forgot to add this am).  

[wishandaprayer]

So sorry about the bfn. I have been thinking about you.



I am 11dpiui, and waiting for test Friday. Trying to keep busy

[Stacey1718]

Oh no...I was so sure.  All the signs were there.  I can hardly believe it.  I'm so so sorry.  I think we were all so convinced.  Hope you are doing ok and all you can do is go on to the next cycle and stay strong.  Until she shows there is stil some hope....

[Joyce49788]

luvkayln.....i agree with stacey until af shows there is still hope....you could still be one that doesnt show a high enough hcg level til later on.  i know it doesnt make sense but it is very possible.  until the red headed monster =) shows her face there is still hope, i still have everything crossed for you.

ok i know i have been going back and forth with doctors for the last month, but it is hard to decide whether to go to a new doctor that really didnt impress me or to go to a doctor that i KNOW but is 2 hour drive away.  Well i went to my general surgeon today because of my incisional hernia, and she thinks that she can do a good job of sewing me up after my c-section so that i dont need the mesh that they use.  the mesh can get infected very easily when used after a c-section so she is gonna do some research and let my doctor up here know.  so i guess since i absolutely adore the general surgeon and i want her to do my repair then i will have to go to the doctor up here...which means once again my doctor appts get changed (mommyin09 sorry)...so my next OB appt will be 11/18....and i will have to cancel my appt with my regular OB because face it ladies my insurance is not going to cover my going to 2 doctors.  They will cover it for the first month cause i can say it was a second opinion, but they are not going to continue to do so.  but i will keep everyone posted and hopefully the day that i saw him last month was just a off day and he will be a more personable person next week.  boy it seems like the weeks are flying by....will be 11 weeks along on saturday...wow

good luck to all, stay strong and know that you are thought about daily.

MOMMYIN09.....the song and title of the thread ROCKS very appropriate and inspiring.