Calling All 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 - 40 weeks! (Jeremey is due tomorrow!)
Stacey: BFP!!! 33 weeks!!! C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 29 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 17 weeks with her little girl!!! =) (u/s 7/28)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 10 weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! 9 Weeks! (twins?!?)
Rachjas: BFP!!! 5 Weeks! (1st u/s Tomorrow!)

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 1 more Lupron shot 8/14!!!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal & looking for a new RE!
Hannah:  Taking a break, waiting for AF

kmcarino: Retrieval Yesterday, transfer soon!

pyar:  CD7 (appt 7/28)
Candie:  CD7
Mrspace:  CD8
Mamatina:  CD11
Lina: CD16
Naf: CD21
ad_06: CD24
jmh2005: CD28 (On vacation!)

scripps:  6dpt!!!
Mommyin10:  8dp5dt! +HPT! (beta Fri)  
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[rachjas0623]

I am sooo sorry. I just haven't had the courage to post lately. I didn't know...should I be excited and have hope...or not. The wait until today was horrible. As I walked into the room... I was panicking. My heart was pounding out of my chest. There was a sac. Actually, there were 2 ! We couldn't believe it. Today, I should be 5w6d. The smaller sac measured 4w6d and we are pretty sure there was a yolk sac. The larger sac measure 5w2d and we couldn't find a yolk sac. Based on my inital numbers I should be measuring a week behind. But, I really shouldn't bc we did IVF..we know the exact dates.  We needs a miracle. I am really hoping at least one of my babies pull through.  Blood work at this point isn't really going to tell us much... we know it's going up. We did end up giving blood just to see where it's at...but I don't think any decision will be made off of that number. I think no matter what a decision will not be made until next U/S. The next U/S is 7/30. We need a miracle.. perhaps two.... Please pray for our babies.

[mommyin10]

Rachjas: Don't apologize! The stress you've been going through is unbearable & I'm so sorry you couldn't just get an "all's well" at your u/s today.  Please stay positive & know we're all pulling for your little ones!!! There will be lots of prayers & bellies rubbed for you & for them :) Take care & keep us posted!

Mrspace: That's great you're moving on to your opk's! =) Enjoy the shower & best wishes for a super-sized O! ;)

kmcarino: That's good so many are dividing well. Our offices do things very different 'cause mine sees them the day after retrieval & decides on a 3 or 5-day based on how many fertilized. I don't think they take them back out til the day of transfer. It's interesting how they're all different in their methods. Sounds like everything's going well :) Good luck!  

[luvkayln]

Rachjas- I agree! Please don't apologize, we all completely understand how you're feeling and it's scary experiencing what you are, b/c it's all a waiting game! I'm SO shocked that there are 2, that's just absolutely awesome! I know you're worried, but I believe your little ones will catch up and everything will be ok! You're still so early! At my 5+ week u/s, all we saw was a sac too! Hang in there, and of course we are ALL praying for your little ones to make it through this! Prayer is a powerful thing, and God is with you! I know he will take care of you! (HUGS)

Mommyin10- Haha! That's ok that you forgot about me! :(  J/K!!!! :) I'm glad I went to that sale, although they didn't have much newborn stuff, which is exactly what we need! But they had SO many cute outfits for 6+ months, so of course I bought a ton! :) And the awesome part is, I only spent $16.00!!! :) I couldn't resist! They were all little baby gap and old navy outfits and little dresses! Aww... I just can't wait to put Adalynn in them! :) Yes, I'm thrilled for my next appt! I wish it was sooner, but Tuesday will be here before I know it! :) Ok, so tomorrow at noon!! I can't wait!!! :)

Kmcarino- Great news! Congrats! :)

Stacey- Thank you for the note! :) NO, it definately doesn't feel like we're already at 18 weeks, it's just going by so quickly!! But the funny/ironic part is, with Kayln I just wanted to be pregnant forever, b/c it was my first real pregnancy since our 1st ended in m/c. Now with Adalynn, I just want to have her already and be done being pregnant! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being pregnant, but I feel cheated b/c I went through my whole pregnancy last time and didn't get to bring her home. So now I feel like I'm just wanting to rush through this pregnancy, and just get her here and bring this baby home with me this time! Is Jake's room finished yet? I can't wait to see it! What theme did you go with?

Mrspace- Yay for your last pill! It's almost time for me to start stalking your chart again! ;) Hopefully you'll O sooner this time, and it'll end in a sticky BFP! :)

Scripps- How are you feeling? Do you think you'll test before your beta? Thinking of you and wishing you the best! :)

[scripps]

I'm glad everyone seems to be doing ok.  I had some cramping today--it's been exactly a week since I did the transfer.  Breasts about the same, otherwise nothing to report.  Of course I worry that the cramping could be early sign of my period.  

We're seeing another doctor tomorrow evening because if this cycle doesn't work, we have to change facilities.  Too many mistakes, too little variety in approach, plus it takes an hour and half to get to the hospital from my home via metro and bus.  I was really hoping this would work because the summer is the only time I get to see friends and family since I live in France, and I gave up most of the summer to do this cycle.  It's amazing, the financial, emotional, and physical risks we take to have a child.  

Out of curiosity, has anyone else been told to take baby aspirin while on the 2WW?  They have us take it here, believing it to develop the uterine lining.  Finally, am I right in thinking that some of you take drugs to help with follicle development apart from the fsh drugs like Gonal-f?  If so, could  you tell me what it is--I would like to ask the other doctor tomorrow.

All the best to kmcarino and rachjas during your anxious time.  Mommyin10 and luvkayln, you seem well on your way!  

[scripps]

p.s. to answer people who have asked me about testing: I don't know what to do.  I have some tests and have read about them on this site.  Roughly speaking, it seems that people get reasonably reliable results after the 11th day or so--does that seem right?  

However, it appears people are using tests like First Response, that can detect low levels of hcg.  The only tests I could find are Clearblue.  The insert says the test can be taken the first day of a missed period.  It says the test is reliable at 99% after 50 mUI/ml.  I'm not sure what mUI/ml means, but if it means the hcg has to be at 50, then I don't see how I could be there already only a week after a 3-day transfer.  

I'm torn, because I don't want to have false hope--anyone who reads my posts can see that I am already quite shaky in terms of confidence about this cycle.  On the other hand, if there is still an embryo fighting to survive, and attitude matters for anything, I don't want to add negativity.  So, I don't know what to do...

[rachjas0623]

Mommyin10- I am sooo excited for your beta tmw! Have you tested anymore?

Luvkayln- So, you only saw a sac at 5+w? I was just concerned bc the larger sac didn't have the yolk, but the smaller one seemed to.....

Dnikki- Can't wait to hear your update!!

kmcarino- I have been following you lately. All seems great. I am sure you will have beautiful blasts to transfer Sunday!

AFM- Just got a call from my nurse.... I was expecting a number around 3684 (doubling from my last beta last week).... Nope... it was 6421!~~ Could I have made up some ground?