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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[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:  7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches

Stacey: BFP!!! 34 weeks with Jake!!!  (ob appt Aug 4) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 29 weeks & It's a girl!
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 18 weeks with Adalynn!!! =)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 11 weeks!!! (u/s 8/13 ob 8/18)
Looloo: BFP!!! 10 Weeks! (u/s TODAY)
Rachjas: BFP!!! 6 Weeks! TWINS! (u/s TOMORROW)
Mommyin10: BFP!!! (1st u/s Friday!)
Scripps:  BFP!!!

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 1 more Lupron shot 8/14!!!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal...  

Hannah:  CD7
Naf:  CD7
pyar:  CD14
Candie:  CD14
Mrspace:  CD15 (2dpo?)
Mamatina:  CD18
Lina: CD23
ad_06: CD31
jmh2005: CD34 - Test! =)

kmcarino:  2dp5dt
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dnikki:  Happy 11 Weeks!!! =)

Stacey:  That's great you had an uneventful appt yesterday =)  I cannot believe your countdown is nearing its end...  Wow!  When you said 2 weeks, I was shocked, but so excited for you!!!  Did dh leave the camera today?  I can't wait to see Jake's pics! =)

Luvkayln:  I can't wait to see Addy's new pics!  Like Stacey said, Kayln will be right there with you throughout this journey ;)  She'll always be around to guide her lil sis.

Keyan:  I'm glad you're relaxing & enjoying your time off, but I can't believe you have to go back on Monday already!?  Time sure flies!  It was so nice to tell my parents last night!  They were very happy & excited!  We met at my mom's favorite Greek restaurant, which was so much fun.  The staff does a lot of singing, dancing, breaking wine glasses... And the food was excellent!  It was a fun night ;)

Candie:  You are so right & have such a great perspective =)  Like Stacey said, we've gotten to our lowest point in this whole ttc journey as well & have had "the talk" about what if it never happens...  we had to recognize that we have a great relationship & we're both healthy & happy & we will be with or without children... So it's important to remember that & never take your spouse for granted...  I'm glad you're improving.  I hope you continue to feel better & better =)

pyar:  I'm so sorry you're having a difficult time...  I wish you only my best & hope you find some leads soon...  Take care!!!

scripps:  I hear you!  I've taken progesterone suppositories for years because of a short luteal phase.  This is my first cycle using the injections & they both have their pros & cons.  For one, the shots are given in your behind & mine is so bruised & it's almost like one big welt... hard as a rock.  I mentioned it to my nurse, and so long as the progesterone is still making its way where it's got to go, I'll deal with it ;)  The progesterone supps that I would highly recommend if you have a choice are Endometrin.  They made life much easier when I switched to them.

jmh2005:  Did you test?! =)

mrspace:  Yes, your chart looks like you O'd on Monday!!!  I guess you'll have confirmation with tomorrow's temp, but congrats & good luck!  That's good you guys covered your bases ;)

looloo:  Thinking of you today!!!  Best wishes :)

[mrspace24]

Good morning everyone.  I am cd15 today, but I think I'm actually 2dpo.  My temp went up by one tenth of a degree.  Ha ha.  But I do think I missed my surge.  Which, doesn't bother me.  We've been bd'ing every day, so I'm not worried.  

We ended up staying up really late last night going over our budget and now I'm really tired.  A few unexpected expenses came up and it's just bad timing for us.  So I am just trying to figure out how to get it all paid on time. We'll make it work.  DH is pulling as much overtime as he can.  I'm working on my website trying to earn more money there. Every little bit helps. I told him we need to have a garage sale.  We don't have much to sell, but you never know!  

Sorry to sit here and vent about our financial struggles.  Everyone's having them these days.  It'll pick back up soon, though.  

[GUESITO]

Im doing ok, Its been really hard for me lately. My daughter is pregnant due in about 3 weeks, my best friend is pregnant, My cousin is pregnant, and i Just got a call from another friend to give the news she is also pregnant. Its seems like im sorrounded by everyone having babies and can't help thinking about my M/C's. I'm very happy for them but it kills me inside wondering if it will ever happen to me. They keep telling me you are next don't worry it will happen.. But my heart keeps crying for the ones gone that I never got to meet. Thanks for listening! Still saving to have my tubal reversal.After $27,000 of IBF money down the drain $5000 seem like a million to save.. Hubby is back to work after an ugly lay off in April and was out of work for 3 months.

Anyway, Sending you my love and best wishes for your upcoming c-section. Can't imagine you happiness and joy and how anxious youmust be to meet your little one. Congratulations!!! xoxoxox

[Keyan]

Mommyin10: Once again!! congrats!! ;o) ...let me know how how was sharing the news tonight...

Candie: Is good you are feeling better!! I am sorry you had to go thru this situation, but in a way is good like you say, to enjoy all the good things we do have and don't appreciate!! I just hope it only contines to get better and better from now on!! we have to work our way in to that BFP list!! lol

Stacey: Is good your appt didn't surprise you in any way! You are SO close my friend!! I can't wait to see Jake's first pic!! From de pre-adm appt it will go sooo fast! I am soo excited for you!!

Luvkayln: YAY!! You do have a princess on the way!! Congrats! I love the u/s pics!! she is perfect!! I agree with Stacey, Kayln is and will be with you and Addy all the time, watching over you!! and she will for ever be with you, dh, Addy and future baby or babies! and one day you will all reunite in heaven...Did you decide on Addy's middle name?

Jmh2005: I hope to see your BFP soon!! please test!!

Looloo: I will be thinking of you tomorrow!

I've been lazy not writing, but I've been cking on you all!! Me and Dh are both off from work and we been painting our house, alot of work but we have to do it...we also have been able to find the time to enjoy our last vacations days before going back to work on Monday, so  am happy about that ....I am a little sore and have lower back pains and some more, but I guess is a combination of hard work and not excersising recently, although I am worried that it is Lupron side effect, because that is why Luprons shots can't be use for longer periods than 6 months, because just as menoupause have an issue on your bones, so does the lupron induce menoupause...hopefully I will get better and will be able to finish my treatment.  

[kmcarino]

Thank you all for your encouragement and support.  I am going to take it easy and hope that at least one sticks for me.  

luvkayln- Congrats on your u/s today!

jmh- I think you will get a bfp in the morning!!

[Stacey1718]

Candie - I'm glad you are starting to feel a bit better and glad that you should be back to ttc by next cycle. I completely agree and admire your perspective and how important our overall health is. It is very easy to get so focused on ttc and to feel sad for ourselves and forget how many people have daily pain and health issues that threaten their own lives. I remember chatting with dh when we were accepting that it may never happen for us and that was always something we saw as our big positive - our health and ability to travel and give to others even if we didn't have our own children.  Good for you! :)  You guys are going to make amazing parents someday very soon!

Luvkayln - How sweet!  I'm glad you had such a great ultrasound.  I bet Kayln is with all of you every step of the way and you are getting part of her back with little Addy.  It must be so emotional for you to see the resemblance and remember Kayln at the same age.  Now you have your 2 little girls.....and I'm glad Addy is still a girl! :)  I'm going to go check out your pics!

Looloo - All the best with your u/s tomorrow!  I hope you get some good news about your little one.

My appt was not too interesting....which is good news for me! :)  Everything seems good and nothing appears to be of concern.  She did a little ultrasound and Jake is practicing his breathing and seemed to have his hand on his face.  I have one more appt on Tuesday after our pre-admission appt.  No more ultrasounds for me and she did not check for dialation - she was not concerned about the cramping here and there.  I guess it is normal unless it is consistent!

Have a wonderful evening my friends!
Stacey