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.
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!

Luvkayln: BFP!!! 32 weeks with Adalynn Noel!!! =) (u/s 11/10)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 25 weeks with Peyton!!! (appt 11/9) Vacationing in Puerto Rico!
Looloo: BFP!!! 25 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 18 Weeks with our twins! (genetic counseling/anatomy scan11/11)
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 18 Weeks! (anatomy scan 11/9)
kmcarino:  BFP! 7 weeks w/twins! (u/s Tomorrow)

Rachjas:  Will start Lupron Fri! Starting Estrace 11/20 (appt 12/4) Egg retrieval 12/9!
Guesito: will schedule HSG soon
mrspace:  Will ttc in the New Year!

Waiting for AF:
candie
mamatina
Hannah  
Naf

Lina: CD2
Jmh2005: CD4
Pyar:  CD10  (waiting for an egg donor match!!!)
ad_06:  CD11 (appt Tomorrow!) Happy Birthday!!! :)    

Keyan: 12DPO!!!
scripps:  12dpt (beta Tomorrow!)
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dnikki: Happy 25 Weeks!!! :)

ad_06: Happy Birthday!!! :)

sbumblebeeo: I agree, don't feel guilty for feeling the way you do. We're all here for you
& we all know how difficult the pregnancy has been for you. Like luvkayln, I've been enjoying mine, but she & I haven't been nearly as sick as you since day 1. We all have the same goals on this thread, to get that long-awaited BFP & to hold our beautiful, healthy babies :) Hang in there! Your anatomy scan will ease your mind, I'm sure :)

Keyan: Your chart is looking soooo good! Okay, we'll pray for high temps & no AF & a
BFP in 5 days!!! I'm definitely rubbing the double belly for you! :)

Luvkayln: Your U/S pics are adorable as always, especially Miss Personality sticking out
her tongue! :-) Too cute! I'm so happy everything went well at your appt. & you've got
her b-day set! Yes, the 7th & 17th are perfect! I hope dh feels better soon! Poor guy ;(

Kmcarino:  Yes, I'm excited, but nervous about our appt next week. I'm hoping & praying we get some answers & good news ;) I'm sorry, but what is vbs testing? Good luck at your u/s tomorrow!

[mommyin10]

Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!

Luvkayln: BFP!!! 34 weeks - 22 days til Adalynn Noel's B-Day!!! =) (u/s Tues!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 26 weeks with Peyton!!! Glucose test 12/3
Looloo: BFP!!! 26 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 20 Weeks with our twins! (u/s Wed & amnio results by Fri!)
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 20 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!!! (appt 12/7)
kmcarino:  BFP! 9 weeks (testing 11/23)

Rachjas:  Started Lupron! Starting Estrace 11/20 (appt 12/4) Egg retrieval 12/9!

Guesito: will schedule HSG soon
mrspace:  Appt Tomorrow! Will ttc in the New Year!

Waiting for AF:  
Keyan
mamatina
Hannah  
Naf

scripps:  CD11
Lina: C13 (Follie check Wed!)
Jmh2005: CD15
Candie:  CD25

Pyar: 8dpo!!!
ad_06: 9DPIUI!!!
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ad_06: That's great your step-son is doing better! :) Just a short time til you test! How ate you feeling?

Keyan: How are you? Any AF feelings?

dnikki: Sounds like you had a great time last night :) Hooray for drywall being finished!!! I
know that's exciting :) dh has the babies' room ready to patch & prime the walls. We'll probably paint next weekend :) Now, to find a color for a boy & a girl... ;) I know how you feel about looking stuff up. I did it to reassure myself. Because there were no supportive findings, they'll probably resolve on their own! :)

Luvkayln: 22 days til Adalynn's B-Day!!! :) Looks like we just missed each other yesterday. Your shower sounds like fun! It's always amazing to me how everything can be planned w/out the guest of honor knowing :) What a nice surprise for you! :) Yesterday I got up early & cleaned for about 2 hours. I was exhausted! ;) Then I shopped for more maternity clothes & bought my first little boy outfits :) My MIL stopped by in the afternoon, which was nice. She hadn't seen me since I started to show! I hope you have a great day!!!

[dnikki0928]

Luvkayln: How Sweet!!!! I hope you got just what you guys needed to welcome little Addy into the world!!! The countdown in on!!!!!

Mommyin10: I'm sorry your babies have them too, but they shouldn't be any big deal. I won't even google them on the internet b/c I don't want to freak myself out lol! I know with DS having had them that Peyton should be absolutely fine. Just about 2 more weeks 'till my u/s though!!! And confirmation that we are still having a girl lol!!!

Hey ladies! The ball went great last night! I didn't roll my butt our until 830 this morning though lol :-) I was going to post pics, but I can't find my USB cable for some reason. Our drywall is DONE upstairs!!!! I am sooooo happy lol!!! I'm going to take pics of the upstairs and then also when it's finished. Today I am priming the walls - I found a paint company at Home Depot that makes earth friendly paint and contains no VOC's so therefore no fumes :-) So yes, it's pregnancy friendly! Hopefully it just takes one good coat then I can pain tomorrow or sometime this week. DS should be able to move ot his new room before his birthday on Dec. 2nd!!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!!

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)

[ad_06]

Hey ladies, just thought I would check in. Everything is going well here. Still no symptoms, but I know you can't always count on that. The only thing that has happened, I am getting a little more tired than normal, but nothing major.....I wake up several times a night, and get up early! It might have something to do with the time change..Today I have had alot of pressure in my tummy...like bloated. But that is about it.
My stepson is doing alot better, he has been here all weekend and by all means he sure doesn't act sick....lol  Today was his last day on Tamiflu, and he can return to school after not running a fever for 72 hours. Well I am getting ready for bed, maybe I can actually get some sleep :) Only 6 more days!!! Yay!!

[Keyan]

luvkyaln: Congrats on the babyshower!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! sorry to make this so short...busy weekend here!!

[luvkayln]

Good morning ladies! :)

Sorry I've been mia for a couple days! I've been checking in, just so tired by the time I get off work lately! Thankfully I only have 1 1/2 weeks left to go till I officially start maternity leave! yay!! :) So, Sean's cousin had their baby girl tuesday night so we decided that after I got off work on Wednesday, we would go see her. Well, Sean wanted to take my car on Wednesday, and I work with my mil, so my mil and I were going to go to the hospital together, and sean was going to meet us there. Well, long story short, I clocked out at work and my mil asked me to go into one of our private rooms (where we also take our breaks) and grab her water that she left in there. As soon as I opened the door, all my friends/family/co-workers were in there to throw me a suprise baby shower! :) It was so much fun, and apparently everyone was sneaking around all week and then really badly all day so I wouldn't suspect anything, lol! Sean was in on it too!! Haha! We got a lot of cute stuff, and one of my co-workers actually got me a prenatal massage gift certificate, so that was cool! :) We did end up going to see Sean's cousin's baby after, she is so cute! :)

Mrspace- It's so good to hear from you! :) I'm so sorry though to hear about your job! And hopefully everything is ok with your ovaries! Be sure and keep us posted about that after your appointment next week! Thank you, we're so excited that we only have 23 more days! I just can't believe that! It seems like it's going by so quickly, and it'll be over before I know it! :( But I'll be getting the best present ever at the end, I'm just so ready! :) Yes, I agree! We need to meet up sometime soon! ;)

Keyan- I agree with Mommyin10 about your chart! Seriously don't beat yourself up over not bd'ing around the time you had more CM! I know your chart is saying that's when you O'd too, but look at it this way! You're freshly back in the game, so look forward to next month! :)

Mommyin10- That'll be awesome if you get your 3D u/s on Dec 16th, the day before Kayln's birthday! :) I'm just so happy for you that you get a boy and a girl! It's just been one suprise after the other with this pregnancy, huh?! ;) Got any plans for the weekend? I ended up leaving work an hour early yesterday b/c I was so exhausted! But instead of going to sleep, I ended up cleaning the house and doing laundry! lol! I'm most likely going to start Christmas shopping today, so that'll be fun! :) Can't wait for more u/s pics on Wednesday! ;)

sbumblebeeo: I know I already sent you a note, but welcome to TEAM PINK!! :) You must be so excited!!! Been doing any more shopping for her?? I know it's hard for me to NOT buy Addy things! She seriously has everything, and I always find myself sitting here thinking what can I buy her anyways! lol ;) I'll definately keep your friend in my thoughts!

[mommyin10]

Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!

Luvkayln: BFP!!! 34 weeks - 23 days til Adalynn Noel's B-Day!!! =) (u/s Tues!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 26 weeks with Peyton!!! Glucose test 12/3
Looloo: BFP!!! 26 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 20 Weeks with our twins! (u/s Wed & amnio results by Fri!)
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 20 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!!! (appt 12/7)
kmcarino:  BFP! 9 weeks (testing 11/23)

Rachjas:  Started Lupron! Starting Estrace 11/20 (appt 12/4) Egg retrieval 12/9!

Guesito: will schedule HSG soon
mrspace:  Appt Mon! Will ttc in the New Year!

Waiting for AF:  
Keyan
mamatina
Hannah  
Naf

scripps:  CD10
Lina: C12 (Follie check Wed!)
Jmh2005: CD14
Candie:  CD24

Pyar: 7dpo!!!
ad_06: 8DPIUI!!!
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dnikki: Thanks for the note. Something clicked when I was thinking about our anatomy scan. Both of our babies have the same choroid plexus cysts. They are common & do usually dissolve on their own, but because we tested in the positive range for Down's, they looked more closely. They called them "soft markers" because there were no other markers to support them. Our little boy also had another soft marker called an echogenic cardiac forum, which most likely is nothing to worry about either. Geez, I'm reading so much online about everything that "could be". I can't wait for our amnio results :)
That's good you're not working too much today!!! Take it easy ;)

Sbumblebeeo: Happy 20 Weeks!!! Yes, we are in the same boat, then. I'm told the same. It's just a "wait & see". That would be funny if we delivered our babies two days apart, too :) Dnikki explained the glucose test. I haven't heard about it yet from any of my docs, but I expect to because I hear so many women talking about going for theirs.

Luvkayln: 23 days til Adalynn's B-Day!!! :) Have a wonderful weekend!

[kmcarino]

I just wanted to thank you for your prayers and excitement for us:)  I really appreciate it.  I am so sorry about your job and trhe situation with your ovaries.  I hope that everything turns out ok.

[dnikki0928]

Mrspace: I'm sorry to hear about your job, but I am glad everything is going well (aside from the ovaries)...The economy just su cks right now!! Hopefully your ovaries will turn out to be okay. Let us know ASAP!!!

Mommyin10: You're welcome!! I love looking at the pics (even if it takes a little while for me to get to them lol...). I got your note this morning - I replied back. Is everything okay your way?

sbumblebeeo: The glucose test is where you go in after fasting after midnight (nothing to eat or drink except water). You drink this really sugary can of stuff  - tastes like flat soda to me lol and then you have to wait an hour then have your blood drawn. It's testing you for gestational diabetes. I go in for mine on the 3rd...yay lol. How are you feeling??

AFM: I worked yesterday, but got off an hour early. My back started really bothering me again. I don't know what the deal is. Thankfully, I'm only working 2hrs today then I'm going to go get my hair done - we have the USMC Birthday Ball tonight!! It will be fun :-) DS is soooo excited to stay with Grandma overnight again lol!! I thought he would freak about it but ohhhh no!!  She was originally going to watch him here 'till we got home, but apparently DH wants to go hunting in the morning.... But, I'll try to check in later this afternoon before we leave - Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)

[sbumblebeeo]

B/c of my small misshaped uterus we are the same boat.  Hopeing to make it to mid March.  The doctor says we are at high risk for preterm labor but won't know how soon she'll come until we get closer and she gets a lot bigger.  Maybe we'll have them at the same time?!?!  What's a glucose test?  What's it for?  I haven't heard anything about that yet.

[mommyin10]

Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!

Luvkayln: BFP!!! 34 weeks - 24 days til Adalynn Noel's B-Day!!! =) (u/s 11/17)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 26 weeks with Peyton!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! 26 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 20 Weeks with our twins! (u/s 11/18 & amnio results by 11/20)
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 19 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!!! (appt 12/7)
kmcarino:  BFP! 9 weeks (testing 11/23)

Rachjas:  Started Lupron! Starting Estrace 11/20 (appt 12/4) Egg
retrieval 12/9!

Guesito: will schedule HSG soon
mrspace:  Will ttc in the New Year!

Waiting for AF:  
Keyan
mamatina
Hannah  
Naf

scripps:  CD9
Lina: C11 (Follie check 11/18!)
Jmh2005: CD13
Candie:  CD23

Pyar: 6dpo!!!
ad_06: 7DPIUI!!!
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dnikki: Thanks for the pic comments! :) How are you feeling?

Sbumblebeeo: Lots of good wishes to Wakey! I'll send her a note :) I know, it's pretty cool that we're just 2 days apart. Have you heard anything about your glucose test yet? I'm thinking it should be coming up soon. Our due dates are two days apart, but we're hoping to make it to mid-March! :) So, we'll see! Have a great weekend & happy early 5 months :)

[sbumblebeeo]

All-
  I dont' tend to ask for prayers for my friends but...  I have a dear friend that is part of Medhelp, her log on name is Wakey and you can find her on my friend list.  She has had about 8 failed embryo transfers and has A LOT of medical issues from double cervix and uterus to a split bladder.  She has been trying for a baby for many many years.  This was one of her final attempts before giving up on ever being a mom and just last night she got a faint positive.  If you could please just send her positive thoughts and prayers I would appreciate it.  Her story, like many of ours, is very heartbreaking and she deserves this chance soo much.  I love her to pieces!!!  Thanks for listening.....and all the congrats on my little girl.  


mommyin10-.  We were supposed to get 3d pictures at our last appointment and we didn't!  I was so excited that they said girl I completly forgot to ask about it.  Darn it.  It would be a fabulous Christmas gift!  I'm so excited for you.  We seem to be 2 days apart in just about everything.  That makes me smile.  I hope we have our babies just the same way.  Hey....maybe 2 is just your lucky number!!!!  :)   Take care you're doing great and happy 5 months!!!!  

[mommyin10]

Mrspace: It sounds like you've got a lot going on. Sorry to hear about your job & hopefully your tests come back clean. Thanks for the extra prayers :) Take care!!!

sbumblebeeo: The doc yesterday checked my cervix looking at the abdominal u/s, but said they wanted to check vaginally one/month, so I'll be going back just after you on 12/9 :) Next week is my regular ob. I totally know how you feel. I still can't believe I'm 5 months pregnant & in a short time, I'll have a son & a daughter! It's just surreal ;) Have you thought about doing a 3-D/4-D u/s? We're hoping to schedule it for Dec 16. What amazing Chrismas pics those will be :)

[sbumblebeeo]

mommyin10-  Our next appointment is Dec 7 at 4:00.  He says from now on he is going to be checking my cervix at every appointment so I will need to undress ever time now.     :(     Not fun but I'm glad he's doing it so he can be on top of anything that might happen.  You get to go back so soon.  I'm jealous but happy for you.  Seeing that little one on the monitor makes it so real to me.  Takes any doubt that this is happening for real away.  Yes, I still wonder that sometimes.  Can this really be true????  I guess so.  

[mrspace24]

Hello everyone.  I know I've been MIA for a while now.  Things have just been super hectic. I will be losing my job in a few weeks and we are trying to prepare financially for that.  So it's been a little stressful.  On top of that, we spoke with our dr a week ago about some issues I'm having.  We've been off of all drugs since August and I'm still having this incredible pressure and pain.  I'm worried that my ovaries are acting up again, even though I'm not on meds.  So the doctor got back to us after looking over my charts again and wants me to go to his big hospital in the city to run some tests.  Apparently I'm at a slight risk for ovarian cancer and he wants to rule that out before we go any further.  So we're going for a consultation next week.  Nothing big yet.

Aside from that, life is pretty darn good.  I love my husband and the life he's giving us.  He's so hard working and supportive.

I miss you all so very much.  

luvkayln-Holy cow you are getting so close to Addy being here and I couldn't be happier for you!!  Seriously, we need to get together sometime and hang out.

mommyin10- Your belly is too cute for words and I'm so happy for you.  I have been keeping everyone in my prayers but I will be sure to lift up some extra prayers for your little ones.  

sbumblebeeo- Congrats on having a little girl on the way!  That is so exciting and I'm so happy for you both.  

kmcarino- Congrats on the bfp and I'll be keeping you in my prayers. I'm so excited for you.

looloo-  I hope the pregnancy is going great!

rachjas- I am keeping you in my prayers and my fingers and toes are all crossed for you sweetie!

dnikki- I am so glad that your trip went well!  I will probably give you a call tomorrow or this weekend to see how you're doing! I miss ya!


AFM- My fingers are crossed for all of you.  I hope you are all doing just wonderfully!

[mommyin10]

I already sent you a note, but thank you for your support =)  I saw your chart & it does now indicate you O'd last Friday.  Does that fit in with what you were thinking?  Don't beat yourself up that you didn't bd around that time.  Just concentrate on your next cycle & you'll have your cheering section waiting for you =)

[mommyin10]

Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)
Arlotheslug: We're praying that you're home, loving your little girl!!! Update soon =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!

Luvkayln: BFP!!! 34 weeks - 25 days til Adalynn Noel's B-Day!!! =) (u/s 11/17)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 26 weeks with Peyton!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! 26 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 20 Weeks with our twins! (u/s 11/18 & amnio results by 11/20)sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 19 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!!!
kmcarino:  BFP! 9 weeks (testing 11/23)

Rachjas:  Started Lupron! Starting Estrace 11/20 (appt 12/4) Egg
retrieval 12/9!

Guesito: will schedule HSG soon
mrspace:  Will ttc in the New Year!

Waiting for AF:  
Keyan
mamatina
Hannah  
Naf

scripps:  CD8
Lina: C10 (Follie check 11/18!)
Jmh2005: CD12
Candie:  CD22

Pyar: 5dpo!!!
ad_06: 6DPIUI!!!
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Luvkayln:  Happy 34 Weeks & just 25 days til Addy's b-day!!! =)

sbumblebeeo:  Thank you! =)  Yes, we're excited & will hope and pray that our amnio results come back that our babies are perfectly healthy!!!  Now I get to shop for boy clothes! =)  Yes, the amnio hurt & I was sore afterwards, but I feel great today & I'm going to work, so I'm just happy that it went well & I didn't have any of the side effects the doc mentioned.  Now it's just ANOTHER waiting game :)  When's your next appt?

kmcarino:  Thanks :)  That's great you were finally able to see your little one on u/s!  I'm sure that was a heartwarming experience :)  Happy to hear he/she is doing well!

jmh2005:  Thanks! =)  Yes, please check in again soon and let us know how you're doing!

ad_06:  You're just about half-way through!!!


I uploaded a new belly pic from Monday & an u/s pic of each baby from yesterday's appt :)  I think our little boy is taking up more than his share of my uterus ;-)  His pics always turn out so good.  He's just kicking back looking cute & our poor, little girl is all bunched up!  Haha :)  She was bent in half at one point, with her hands touching her feet, so luckily she gave us a quick profile shot :)  Another neat thing about our anatomy scan is that the doctor could see that neither baby will have a cleft lip/palate.  It's just amazing what they can see!  I'm nervous, yet anxious to get our amnio results next week...

[Keyan]

sbumbleebeo: Congrats on your girl!!

Mommyin10: Congrats!! we will continue praying that when you get your tests results back all is confirmed as having a healthy prince and a healthy princess!!

Luvkayln: thanks for keeping hope for me, you are so sweet! ....I just really don't get it....I don't feel nothing....as if AF just skipped me this month or something....I did feel lots of AF type of pressure last week and the one before...I guess maybe that was O and not AF signs...I don't know....what I do know is that I am so mad at myself for not BDing when I was having tons of CM last week!!! AGRR!! so If I did O, I missed our opportunity!! ...that is TTCer freshman...not to a senior like me!! LOL ....it is so basic..you see fertile CM you BD!! Just 25 more days for you to meet Addy!! Congrats on your great appt!

[ad_06]

dnikki - Thanks he is feeling a little better. Still has a fever, but he wasn't laying around yeterday like the past 2 days. He got his regular flu shot, so it probably is the swine flu. I have had a bit of a sore throat, but that is really it. Besides  a low grade fever yesterday, a lady told me she ran a low grade fever for a few days after she got her H1N1 shot.....so hopefully that is the case.

I am doing good ladies, this tww doesn't seem to be going by as fast as I though it would....lol I'm waiting patiently. I usually get sore bbs after O, and they still aren't sore. I'm only 6 dpiui, so we will see in about a week:) Hope everyone is having a nice week.

[jmh2005]

Congrats girls! Everyone is doing so well and I am so glad to see it!

Congrats mommyin10 a boy and girl will be awesome!

Luvkayln - not much longer to go hun! Hope you are feeling well!

To all the other girls - hope you are all feeling and doing well! I miss you all and hope to be back to regularly checking in soon! Take care

[kmcarino]

Sorry I just missed your post since we were writing at the same time!  I really hope that youa re right and that we will all have good news coming up.  I would absolutely LOVE to have a healthy baby girl!  I just really hope that this baby is healthy.  I don't want the baby to have my disorder, but there is a 50/50 chance.  I have always wanted a daughter, and I already have a perfect little boy.  Hopefully God will bless me with a healthy baby girl and then we will both be over the moon!

[kmcarino]

I am glad your appt. went well and I can imagine how nervous you must have been.  I have also had two amnios done before and they really do hurt!!  I am glad that your blood work did not show any bad results...it seems like the babies will be ok.  A 2% chance is not bad at all...you will beat those odds...look at all of the other odds you have beaten- You could have conceived through IVF and on your own at the same time...its amazing:)  I hope that your amnio results come back clear!

AFM, my ultrasound went well.  The second sac is still there but stopped growing.  It measured only 6 weeks and 4 days and does not have a heart beat so it is definitely gone.  The other one is measuring right and the heart beat was 168.  They said that the spine looked good, so that made me happy.  I was also able to see the baby moving and I saw the legs separating--it was so cool:)  This was the first time I experienced that because I recently bought a low vision monoscope so that I can see things up close, so now I am able to see the baby on the ultrasounds which is great:)

[sbumblebeeo]

mommyin10!!!  I am so happy to hear from you.  I am sorry that you are sore but sooo relieved to hear that the doctor says they don't think you have anything to worry about.  I know much more relief will come in the next 7-10 days but I am thinking about you always and praying for the best.  I hope the next week flies by so you get your results and can relax and be so happy knowing you are having a perfectly healthy son and daughter!  That is just amazing.  I know how excited I am to be having a daughter I cant imagine what it's like to know you get both!  Lots of luck and support!!!!!

kmcarino- Thanks for the note.  I hope you get your perfect little girl too.  It's the most amazing feeling.  If you thought getting that BFP was great just wait until they tell you that you are having a daughter or son.  It's amazing.  I can't even describe it.  I truly can't believe that I am even here.  I made the list!!!  And so did you.  I am happy....it's all going to work out.  Just like I said.  A string of bad luck and now good luck and great news is just around the corner for you.  Yay!

[mommyin10]

I just missed you. Thanks :) I hope you start feeling better. If it was just a bug, it should leave you quickly. Take care!

[mommyin10]

Pyar & Rachjas, thanks :)

My appt went very well. I have to admit, I was nervous, but the genetic counselor went over our blood results in more detail & there were three areas that are tested & I tested normal in two & the one for Down's was on the borderline. Of course my age was also factored in to determine my positive result.  Her assessment, based on 26 years of experience, was that our babies will be just fine ;) There's only a 2% chance that one or both babies will be affected.
Our anatomy scan showed a boy & a girl! So, now we're accepting the fact that we're having one of each :) We're still confused as to how that happened, but we are excited nonetheless ;) The scan showed three markers that "could" indicate an abnormality, one on our girl & two on our boy, but the doc looks for supporting markers to back up those findings & there weren't any. So, she said we needed to be advised, but she doesn't believe we have anything to worry about.
The amnio was quick, but it was also painful. They have to do it twice because our babies are in separate sacs. The needle itself didn't hurt, but when it goes through the uterus, Yikes! I'm sore now, so I'm just taking the rest of the day to relax.
We'll get our results in 7-10 days & all of our concerns will finally be answered. The amnio will reveal the babies' genders & whether there are any abnormalities, Down's or otherwise.
Well, that's my update :)