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! =)

[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! :)