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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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! Congrats :)
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 - 37 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 31 weeks!!! (u/s Tuesday) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 26 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 15 weeks!!! (appt 7/14 & 7/28)!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 7 Weeks!!! (u/s Thurs!)
Looloo: BFP!!! (twins?!?)

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 2 more Lupron shots! =)
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal & looking for a new RE!

Mommyin10: Continuing Lupron. u/s & b/w tomorrow! Retrieval likely Wednesday!
kmcarino: On bcps & Lupron

ad_06: CD7
Jmh2005: CD11
Candie: CD12
Hannah: CD12
Pyar: CD16
Lina: CD24
mrspace: CD24
Naf: CD35

Rachjas: 3dp6dt!!! (beta Friday!)
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Good afternoon, ladies!  So, my u/s and b/w today went well.  My estrogen is pretty high, 4000-something, so I'm not taking any more stims.  I'm continuing my Lupron & will go back tomorrow morning for another u/s & b/w.  My retrieval is expected to be Wednesday!!! =)  I have lots of follies & as of this morning, they're ranging from 13-18mm.  When I asked how many follies I have, the nurse & doctor both said, "A lot!" at the same time.  It was funny.  The nurse said they actually took measurements on 17 follies today!  My lining is 6.1, which is really exciting for me because it's never been thicker than 5 even on the day of iui.  So, I'm feeling good about that 'cause there's still time for it to thicken.  So, just wanted to give my update.  I hope you're all having a great weekend! =)

[MamaTina89]

hi there....could you put me in as cd1 for today July 13th...thanks! =)


Tina

[luvkayln]

Keyan- Happy Birthday!!! :) Hope you are having a greeeaat day!!

Mommyin10- OMG, I think everyone was happy about the Bisping-Henderson fight! That was an awesome knock-out! ;) How fun that your sister and neices will be in town tomorrow! Isn't it nice knowing you only have a 2 day work week this week?! Hopefully tomorrow will go by quickly for you, then you can meet them for dinner and then be ready for your ET!!!! Be sure and update us asap when you get the info on your babies and the time your transfer will be on Tuesday! I'm so excited... Tuesday is SO close!!!! :)

Candie-Yes! We'll find out the sex on the 28th! I'm so excited, I just can't wait!!! :) Oh, guess what? I also felt the baby move today, twice actually!! It was awesome! So, not too much longer in your 2ww! I hope you get that BFP you SOOO much deserve, but I know that if not, next month will bring you your miracle! :)

Rachjas- Still thinking of you! I hope you got wonderful news today and are busy celebrating with dh! :)

[mommyin10]

I totally forgot to tell you all that it's Keyan's b-day today!!!

Keyan:  Happy Birthday!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend getaway =)

rachjas:  I logged on to see your update...  I hope all's well!  We're all praying for you!!!

Candie:  I'm so glad you & dh are feeling hopeful!  That's awesome & I'm just so excited for you two =)  I'm gonna go check your chart after this ;)

luvkayln:  That's great you were able to get the baby's room cleaned & that you do have some boy clothes just in case ;)  Yes, we did watch the fights on PPV too!  Can you believe Brock?!  Geesh, I lost the last bit of respect I had for him ;(  I was SO happy with the Bisping-Henderson fight, though! =)  Yep, we'll find out tomorrow.  This time has flown by!  I still can't believe it!  Tomorrow my sister and her family will arrive in California & dh and I will meet them at Downtown Disney for dinner.  It'll be fun seeing our nieces & I know they'll be excited!  They'll be spending three days at Disneyland/California Adventure & then another 4-5 days at the beach!  They are just so cute :)

Stacey:  I hope you had a fun & happy baby shower =)

[candie429]

Thank you all for the sweet comments!  You are all the best.  :)  It's still a little overwhelming, but DH and I are really feeling good and have a lot of hope, so we just have to keep praying.


mommyin10 - That is great news about your retrieval!  You are going to have some beautiful embryos by the time your transfer gets here.  How exciting!

luvkayln - Hope your cleaning went well.  I am so happy that everything is going so well for you.  Will the u/s at the end of the month be the one where you find out the sex?  How exciting!  :)

Keyan - Hope you had a great weekend!!!

Stacey - How exciting that your sister is with you and that it's time for your baby shower!  I'm sure Jake got so many nice things.  Now you can start putting his room together and looking forward to having him home.

rachjas - Don't worry, I'm sure everything will be OK.  We're all praying for you.

mrspace - Your symptoms sound great, good luck!

scripps - Welcome!  A lot of ladies here have been or are going through the same thing as you, so you'll have a lot of support.  Good luck to you!

[luvkayln]

Mommyin10- I meant to ask you if watched the fights last night? We watched them on PPV! :)

[luvkayln]

Scripps- Welcome to our thread! :) You will love all the women on this thread! They really are very, very supportive!! :) Congrats on your ER tomorrow! How exciting!! You and Mommyin10 will be very close in your IVF cycles!! That's great you'll  have someone to go through it with you, and trust me, she's an awesome friend!! :)

Mrspace- Your chart still looks great girl! I can't wait for Thursday!! I charted with my BFP cycle, but only charted the 2nd half of my 2ww b/c I was out of town so I don't know if mine was triaphasic or not, but yours is really starting to look that way! Hope it's a great sign!! :)

Rachjas- Girl, we're thinking of you today!! I was hoping  you'd have your update on here by now, but I'll continue to be patient and pray for great numbers!!! Please update asap, we're all thinking of you!!!! :)

Mommyin10- Awww... oh well, at least you can ask tomorrow and get your transfer time! :) Yes, these 5 days are going by very, very quickly for me too! I've been cleaning my house non-stop, and today I just cleaned the baby's room! I got all the clothes organized too, separated girls from boys, and come to find out, I did have some stuff for a boy! :) Neutral things I would put a girl in, but will look just as cute on a boy! :) I'm SO thrilled for your transfer on Tuesday! This is so exciting!!! :) Yes, we'll find out in just 2 weeks, I can't believe it! Kayln cooperated for the u/s when we found out she was a girl, so hopefully this one will too! :) I'm sure he/she will, but if not, we'll sit there until we see certain parts! lol :) After Tuesday, we'll start our 2ww together! ;) You for your BFP, and me for the sex of the baby! Haha!! :)

Stacey- Hope you're having a great time at your baby shower today and getting all the things you need for Jake! :)

[mrspace24]

Hey everyone.  My temps are still up.  My lower back is really really bothering me.  I'm always uncomfortable and I can't seem to get the pain to stop.  I am thinking of calling my doctor tomorrow.  Who knows.  My aunt (who just had a baby) said that she had the same pain when she got pregnant with Lexi.  So hopefully it's a good sign.  

I can't wait until Thursday, to test.

[mommyin10]

Thinking of you today!!!  Sending baby dust, prayers & crossing my fingers ;)

[mommyin10]

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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! Congrats :)
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 - 38 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 32 weeks!!! (u/s Tues, ob Fri) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 26 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 16 weeks!!! (u/s Tues & 7/28)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 8 Weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! (twins?!?)
Rachjas:  BFP!!! (2nd beta TODAY!)

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 2 more Lupron shots =) Next shot Thurs!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal & looking for a new RE!
Mamatina:  Stopping bcps & ttc again!  Best wishes!!!

scripps:  Egg Retrieval Tomorrow!!!
Mommyin10: Transfer on Tuesday!!!

kmcarino: Continuing Lupron, taking Gonal-F and Menopur (appt Mon)

Lina:  CD6 (Thinking of you!)
Naf:  CD11
ad_06: CD14
Jmh2005: CD18
Hannah: CD19

Candie:  6dpo!!!
Pyar:  9dpo!!! (appt 7/28)
Mrspace:  10dpo!!!
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scripps:  Welcome to our thread! =)  I added you to our list.  The women on here are very supportive & are at different stages of ttc and achieving their BFPs, so there is always someone to offer advice & encouragement ;)  Is this your first IVF?  I'm going through my first & my egg retrieval was last Tuesday, so if you have any questions at all, please ask! My transfer is Tues, and I'm so excited!  Good luck to you & welcome =)

luvkayln:  Yeah, I didn't receive an update, so I'll just call tomorrow for my appt time & I'll get an update then.  I can't believe how quickly these 5 days are flying by!  So, I noticed your next u/s is Tuesday & then you will hopefully find out the sex on your next appt?!  Wow!!!  Honestly I don't think there's a reason why you couldn't have a baby shower for each baby.  You'll just register for less this time, unless it's a boy, of course! :)  It's really a time to celebrate with your friends & family, so I would say go for it!  Oh, as for the progesterone injections, last night didn't hurt either... til about an hour later when I went to sit down!  ouch! =)  But you're right, I only have a few more weeks of them!  Haha :)

Stacey:  How fun that your sister is visiting & that your baby shower is today!  That's great that it's at your house & that she put everything together.  That's such a great idea & so much more relaxing for you.  I'm sure you'll have a great time!!! =)

mrspace:  How are you feeling?  Your chart looks great!

[scripps]

I have followed this thread the last few days and have learned a lot. On Monday, I have my egg retrieval and would like to join this or a similar site with women at the same stage.  Do you have any suggestions?

[luvkayln]

Mrspace- Wow, your chart looks great!! I really, really hope this is it for you! I'm so excited, I really have a feeling that BFP list is just going to grow so quickly! ;)

Stacey- That's awesome your shower is tomorrow! :) I hope you have a great time, and yes, definately don't do anything... but open gifts of course! ;) This should help you get things going more quickly for Jake!! It'll get you very motivated and MORE excited, if that's even possible!!! :) I don't know that we'll have a shower for this baby, we'll see! I don't think you have showers for your 2nd, do you?? Hhmm... maybe if it's a boy? Anyway, enjoy your day tomorrow! :)

[Stacey1718]

Good Saturday afternoon friends!

Mommyin10 - Wow...16 fertilized eggs?  That is amazing.  Good job!!  Glad you are feeling good enough to get out with the boys. :)  They will be able to pick an excellent egg for the transfer...that is awesome!!!  Sounds like everyone is taking good care of you which is the way it should be!  Rest up for your transfer!!  

Rachjas - Congratulations.  I know you are nervous but I bet you are totally fine.  Late implantation for sure.  For me, I was 14dp3dt and my number was 181.  So if you work backwards, my number would have been quite low at the same stage you are.  We are praying for you!

Dnikki - Very scary but glad your little one is a-ok.  Water is pretty much all I drink also...it's the only thing that has really worked for me through the whole pregnancy.  Everything else was too sweet and anything carbonated made me feel bloated.  Maybe try keeping a bottle of water with you and take little sips as frequently as possible?

Mrspace - Hope those temps keep on spiking!!  We will do our best to help you hold off until Thursday! :)

Luvkayln - Funny that you are going through the nesting stage!  I think mine just kicked in a few weeks ago :)  I haven't even washed Jake's clothes yet!  My shower is tomorrow so just waiting until that happens so I can do everything together...but I do have to get moving.  I need to also pack my hospital bag!

So, tomorrow is my shower (at my house).  My sister has planned it which is so nice. I'm pretty excited :)  I know from my registry that people were very generous.  It will be great to get everything and actually start organizing and finding space for everything.  So, I probably won't be around for the rest of the weekend because my sister is here and we will have guests all day tomorrow.  I just need to do my best to not do anything!!!

Thinking of you all and SSBD in a major way!!!!
Stacey

[mrspace24]

I have to make this short because I'm super busy today.  But I had ANOTHER temp spike today! I am hoping that it stays up.  My nipples are super sore and tender, I am hungry all the time, and I'm super cranky.  Ha ha. I hope it's all good signs!  I want to test SO bad, but I am going to do my best to wait until Thursday.   I am just so excited. I hope it goes well.  

[luvkayln]

Dnikki- OMG, I'm glad eveything is OK!! I can imagine how scary that must've been! Like Mommyin10 said, drink, drink, drink!!!!!! What's making you feel ick? Water? That's all I drink but maybe if it's making you sick, you could try adding something like Crystal lite to it? Just stay hydrated, that's all that's important! :) Oh, I meant to tell you! It's time to update your mood sweetie! Haha!! ;)

Mommyin10- Well, we'll see if they call you then today, huh? :) If anything you'll know for sure on Tuesday what's going on with them! Well, probably really even Monday b/c you have to call and get your transfer time still, right? You can just ask them then! :) How sweet of your RE and then the anesthesiologist to personally call you and see how you were doing! Very cool! :) I'm glad the shot last night wasn't bad at all! That's great b/c you still have 2+ weeks to go on them! lol :) I'm SO excited for Tuesday to get here, I can't wait for your update!!!!!

I've been cleaning house all morning, seriously woke up at 7am and got started! :) We brought the boys in last night b/c it was thundering out and I didn't want it raining on them, even though they have dog houses! :) I swear I'm already going through my "nesting stage" b/c I just want this house to be spotless constantly b/c of the baby! I didn't go through that with Kayln until right before I had her!!! OH well! We still have the baby's room door shut, I don't know why... I think once we know for sure what the sex is, I'll get in there and do some DEEP cleaning! If it's a boy, I'll pack up all Kayln's clothes and put them in sterolite tubs and haul them upstairs. If it's a girl, is it too early to start washing clothes and putting them in the dresser do you think?? The good thing is Kayln was originally due Jan 14, and this baby is due on Christmas, so if it's a girl, the clothes will fit perfectly! I just can't wait to find out! 2 weeks from Tuesday... I can do this!! Haha!! :) Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[mommyin10]

OMG!  What a scary night ;(  I'm glad you're home and feeling better.  Thank God baby is fine & being dehydrated is something you can fix, so drink, drink, drink!!!  Take care =)

[dnikki0928]

Happy Saturday all  :-) I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Mommyin10: Woo-Hoo! That is sooo awesome!

Rachjas: Your beta isn't too far off, and I'm sure your numbers will double!!! Good luck tomorrow!

AFM: I ended up in the ER last night b/c I had such bad stomach cramps. They were like in the middle of my stomach/abdomen. I couldn't lie down otherwise they became unbearable. So DH took me in and I ended up being dehydrated. They gave me IV fluids and did an u/s and baby is still fine Thank God :-) I'm trying to drink more but it's kind of hard when it makes you feel ick, but I'm really trying! I'll check in later!!!

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)

[mommyin10]

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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! Congrats :)
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 - 38 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 32 weeks!!! (u/s 7/14, ob 7/17) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 26 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 16 weeks!!! (u/s 7/14 & 7/28)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 8 Weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! (twins?!?)
Rachjas:  BFP!!! (2nd beta tomorrow!)

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 2 more Lupron shots =) Next shot 7/16!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal & looking for a new RE!
Mamatina:  Stopping bcps & ttc again!  Best wishes!!!

Mommyin10: Transfer on Tuesday!!!

kmcarino: Continuing Lupron, taking Gonal-F and Menopur (appt Mon)

Lina:  CD5 (Thinking of you!)
Naf:  CD10
ad_06: CD13
Jmh2005: CD17
Hannah: CD18

Candie:  5dpo!!!
Pyar:  8dpo!!! (appt 7/28)
Mrspace:  9dpo!!!
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rachjas:  You have lots of people praying hard for your beta to skyrocket tomorrow!  Try to take it easy & stay positive :)  (I know it's hard!)  By the way, your # was closer to the 50 than it was to the chemical preg 45, so that is a big positive, and like Luvkayln said, your little one probably just implanted a little late.  Best wishes for you & dh tomorrow!  I'll be thinking of you ;)

luvkayln:  Yes, we had a nice walk.  dh was, like, are you sure you're coming with us?!  It was good to get out and watch the pup have some fun. Afterall, when I was in bed all day Thurs, he was right there beside me =)  Tell Sean thanks!  We are pretty amazed ourselves!  Hopefully they continue to thrive & one beautiful little blast is able to stick!You know, they didn't tell me they wouldn't give me updates, but they didn't say they would either, so I don't know.  I'm thinking that because all but one are in the "fertilized" stage (one was a "delayed fertilization") that maybe all's well and I don't need updates?  I was so impressed with my RE's facility (this was the same facility, but a different location) because the evening of my procedure, the RE called personally to see how I was doing & the next day the anesthesiologist called to see how I was doing.  That made me feel good :)  Oh, I started my progesterone injections last night & it wasn't as bad asI thought!

[luvkayln]

Rachjas- I am still more than confindent for you! Like Mommyin10 said, you are PREGNANT! :) I seriously had cramping in the beginning too, and sometimes still do, it's so common and normal! I know you were hoping for higher numbers, but 48 is a great number and look at the other's numbers! They were SO close to yours, and they're still pregnant! :) The numbers double every 2 days, so your baby must've implanted around 10 dpo. Mine was 86 at 14dpo, but I also had implantation spotting at 7dpo, so that adds right up to make my beta that level at 14dpo. I know you're nervous, I think we're all nervous when we get to that stage of making sure everything is going the way it should. I know I definately was very nervous for my first, second and third betas! It's just a roller coaster in the beginning, trying to stay positive and praying everything is going OK with the baby! You'll be OK, I know it! Your little one is going to be just fine! So just try to relax until Sunday! It's all baby steps... Your progesterone level is also very great!!! :) I'll be praying for you, but I know this baby is here to stay! :)

Mommyin10- Again, congrats on the amazing results! :) I told Sean and he was like "WOW!" ;) That really is amazing, and I'm just so happy for you!! I'm just a little bummed that you won't get more reports on how they're all doing, but I know they'll pick the most perfect one to transfer! :) They have a great selection to pick from, which is awesome! A big pat on the back to you and dh! ;) Tuesday will be here before you know it, and then it's nothing but rest, rest, rest for you! I'm glad you're off for the first few days after your transfer, b/c that's when the little one will be implanting, it's just perfect timing that you were able to get those days off! :) Hope you had a great walk with dh and Carmelo last night! :)

[rachjas0623]

Thank you all so much. I just was expecting higher. In my info packet, it said that would like to see something between 50-100. grr..... then it said 5-45 most likely would be a chemical... so what about 46, 47, 48, 49... I feel like I am in a black hole. My beta is at 9:45, so 25 hr 15min later. I am hoping for a huge increase. I probably won't get the call until later in the afternoon. Usually, my RE calls on the weekends.

[kmcarino]

mommyin10- Congratulations on having 16!!  That is great!  

rachjas- I am thinking of you.  I know you must be so worried, but try to relax because worrying is not going to help.  I hope that your number triples by Sunday:)  In the meantime, try to take it easy.

We finally moved into our house today and are staying overnight for the first time:)  I have an appt. for my stim Day 5 blood work and u/s on Monday morning.  The shots are going well, except for some bad headaches from the Lupron.  

Have a nice weekend everyone:)  I can't wait to hear everyone's updates:)

[MichiganBaby5]

My level was only 54 14dpo and I am 16 weeks pregnant. I still have cramps as well. Mostly from the uterus growing, but in the beginning it is usually from the embryo implanting. Keep positive. I will keep you in my thoughts

[dnikki0928]

Rachjas: Mine was only 55 and I had and STILL have cramps! Girl you ARE pregnant! You need to stay positive (although I know easier said than done...). Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...Good Luck!!

[mommyin10]

Oh, I know you were hoping for higher numbers, but remember when I got my BFP at 9dpo?  My beta was only 20.9. 48 is still PREGNANT & I know you're scared, but just stay confident & take it easy the next few days.  I'll be thinking of you & praying for your #s to more than double on Sunday!  Stay strong & best wishes =)

[rachjas0623]

Just got the call. It was only 48, 14dpo. Progesterone 27. I am cramping. Repeat Sunday. Not too confident.