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: 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 - 36 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 30 weeks!!! (u/s 7/7) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 25 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 14 weeks!!! (appt 7/14 & 7/28)!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 6 Weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! (1st u/s Today!)

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

Rachjas: Transfer Wednesday or Thursday!!!
Mommyin10: Continuing Lupron & stims. b/w today; u/s & b/w Thurs.
kmcarino: On bcps & Lupron

Naf: Awaiting AF...

ad_06:  CD1!
Hannah: CD6 (appt tomorrow)
Pyar: CD10
Lina: CD18
mrspace: CD18
Candie: CD30
jmh2005: CD30
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Well, my blood test today showed my estrogen at 265.  The nurse said it's good 'cause it shows I'm responding to the meds, but because it's over 200, they want me to come in for an u/s in the morning.  They said it's nothing to worry about, but in the back of my head I'm thinking it's gonna be too high & my cycle will be canceled...  Hopefully I'll check in with good news afterwards ;)

rachjas:  It sounds like your little embies are growing well! =)  I'm sure it's a little stressful not knowing when your transfer will be, but hopefully you'll have some answers tomorrow!  How are you feeling?

Stacey:  Thanks!  I'll be updating with u/s results tomorrow instead.  I have an appt in the morning...

ad_06:  Yay for AF! ;)  I'm glad she finally showed & you can move on with a regular cycle.  Sorry about your dad! ;(

mrspace:  Hang in there!  If I remember correctly, sometimes you'll O later when taking clomid.  Keep up the bd'ing! =)

[mommyin10]

**bump**

[Stacey1718]

Mommyin10 - I don't know if your levels are too high but I would think it is early enough that they could lower your dosage if it looks like you are responding too well and could be hyperstimulated?  It's good that they are being cautious but I have heard of people having over 30 eggs retrieved!  To tell you the truth I am not too familiar with what the levels should be but I really hope that your u/s is fine and you can continue!  All the best with your appt and update asap!

[Keyan]

Good Morning!!

Mommyin10: Thanks once again for starting a new thread for us...I am there with Stacey, I really don't know much about levels but I hope you have good news to share with us today after the u/s...I will be thinking of you today....please stay positive!!

Stacey: Hey there Mommy!! You look awsome!! I think pregnant woman are beautiful and you sure are!!

Rachjas: Grow babies!! Grow!! ....I am sorry you are still not sure about the transfer, but is good they keep you updated and I think everything is perferct so far....how many will you be transfering? How exciting!! within a few days you will be pregnant!! are you on any meds now waiting for the transfer?

Ad_06: Sorry about your dad, hope the doc is able to help him....Yay for AF!!

MrSpace: keep up with B-ding!! ..Come on O!! ....what cheer can we use for O???

Guesito: good luck with the tubal reversal...now you get to try on your own!! How is your grandbaby, when is your daughter due?

hannah: good luck on your appt today!

Luvkayln: Happy 14 weeks!! Your weekend plans sound great!! hope the weather is good, not as high as it has been for you.

Looloo: how was you u/s?

well not much going on for me, our weather here is really hot and with my lupron hot flashes is not fun!! but I just say to myself everytime I feel like I am burning from the inside out that I am just one step closer, that is the meds working...the other night, around midnight the electricity went out, OMG it was so hot, no A/C to sleep....I have about two more weeks until my next lupron shot on July 16. Hope you all have a great week!!

[rachjas0623]

mommyin10- Don't get too worried. It's great that they are monitoring you so closely. Mine E2 more than doubled from one morning to the next at the beginning. As Stacey said, they can always lower your dose. Remember, you need to relax. No stress on those follies!

Keyan- I am sitting here now.... just wondering. Am I going to get a call today? I suspect if I do get a call... transer is tmw... if not Thurs.... they have been calling around 9:30am est! If I have 2 blast., we will be transfering those! I suspect, hope, we will.  I can't wait. I can't believe I am in the tww wait and the embies aren't even transfered yet.

[naf38]

Hi everyone im back :) sorry ive been MIA my sister has finally gone back to australia and we went away on holiday, i need time just to relax and have time out from everything.

We went to Vegas for 2 weeks then to NYC for 3 weeks i had the best time with the family and just relaxing.

OK so the story so far is ive changed doctors after the last one wanted me to go straight to DE (Doner Egg) i think i gave hime to much information reg my FSH, cause 2 years ago it went to 60 and for the  last 2 years its been at 6... It was such  a number thing for this clinic. Then one day he said they could see just 1 follical then the next week i went in then said no we didnt see any follicals so my DH and i were so anrgy with then.

The new doctor im seeing is wonderful and warm and caring which we so need at this time of ttc. Im going back once AF arrives so they can do more blood test on me.

Im on cd 31 now i think AF is due very soon and i cant wait for it to start.

My day today is going back on the old post and reading everything that everyone has been up to.

Miss u all

[mrspace24]

Good morning.  I'm cd19, and still no +opk.  No ewcm, or anything.  I'm having the occasional O pain, but nothing much.  The good news (if you ask me) is that I know for sure that we'll up my dose next month.  I honestly think that upping the dose will do the trick.  I just have to say, DH is being awesome. He's getting on my nerves a lot, but I love him. I feel super moody, which *****.  Last time around, he HATED bd'ing.  It took all the fun out of it, he said. So it was like pulling teeth to get him to BD during O.  This time around..he's so funny.  Yesterday he wouldn't leave me alone.  He kept tackling me around the house sayin'    "come on, hot momma, let's make a baby".  I know that's TMI, but it was so funny.  He's in such a good mood about all of it and it's so good.  We're both less stressed.  So we've been BD'ing like crazy.  

I doubt anything will happen this month, but I'm excited to move forward next month.

mommyin10- I have no clue about all the things you are going through, but I'm excited for you and I hope it all works out. I know that you'll be blessed with a little one soon!  Thanks for always supporting me.

keyan- Thanks for the O cheer.  Last time, I didn't O until cd20, but I had MANY more symptoms than I do now.  So a small part of me thinks I won't O this time.  We're still bd'ing every other day, so if I miss it accidentally, I think we'll still be covered.

stacey-I hope you guys are doing great today!

dnikki- Girl I miss you!  How are you feeling? How's DS?  I read on your facebook that he was being a little bugger the other night lol.  I hope you are all doing great.  Text me or call me sometime. I miss ya!

luvkayln- How are you feelin' momma?  I can't wait to see new belly pics.

Has anyone heard from Arlo?

[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: 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 - 36 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 30 weeks!!! (u/s 7/7) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 25 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 14 weeks!!! (appt 7/14 & 7/28)!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 6 Weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!!

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

Rachjas: Transfer tomorrow or Thursday!!!
Mommyin10: Continuing Lupron & stims, u/s today
kmcarino: On bcps & Lupron

ad_06:  C2
Hannah: CD7 (appt today)
Pyar: CD11
Lina: CD19
mrspace: CD19
Candie: CD31
jmh2005: CD31
Naf:  CD31 - Welcome Back :)
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Good morning!  Thanks for the support ;)  I haven't been stressed, but just wondering what's going to happen today.  I think you're all right, that they'll adjust my doses accordingly, but we shall see!  I hate to post & run, but I've got to get ready for work & leave extra early!  I'll update when I get to work :)

Stacey:  Your belly pics are great!!!  You look so tiny with that belly =)

rachjas:  I hope you get the news that you're moving forward tomorrow.  I hadn't thought about being in the tww even before your transfer!  That's so true! =)

[mommyin10]

Hello! My appt went well :) I had another blood test & they'll adjust my meds depending on the results. I'll get those results around noon. My u/s showed lots of follies on both sides ranging from 5-9mm. My doc commented that I have a nice crop growing! ;) My lining is thin, around 1.8 or so, but they weren't concerned 'cause it's still only day 5. I'll go back on Thurs. I'm just so relieved that all's well! ;)

Rachjas: Any news?

Naf: Welcome back! Your vacation sounds amazing! You had a lot of time to relax & enjoy your family :) Good luck with the new doc!

[dnikki0928]

Sorry I've been MIA!!! I'm starting to feel better...I have to eat when I feel hungry and I can only eat what sounds good, otherwise it will all come up. I'm still dry heaving which really s u cks but I guess it might be better than actually throwing up! I haven't taken anymore phenergan suppositories (only took 1) b/c it knocked me out!! But evening/night time is still my worst... I'm still tired all the time and my bbs are KILLING ME! They have grown at least a half inch on each side (I can tell b/c pf my pre-prego tan lines and where those are in comparison to the edge of my bra/bathing suit now lol). I'm still having some cramps - it just feels like af is going to show but, other than that I guess I'm doing well lol. I've been keeping up on everyone, just tired to reply to everyone right now. Plus DS is home with me today lol. My next u/s is on the 9th at 9 a.m I think - It's either 830 or 9 lol... I'll catch up more later :-)

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)

[rachjas0623]

mommyin10- Nope, no word. So, I guess it's a 6dt. I should get a call in the morning with one last report...then I guess a seperate call from the nurse about times, etc... I just hope all 8 are staying stong for me! I would love to have a few they can pick from.

[mommyin10]

Dnikki: Gosh, sorry you're feeling so bad! ;( Can you take your meds over night? Maybe you'll feel better if it kicks in while you're asleep?? Well, take care!

Rachjas: I would think you'd hear something today. Can you call & check up on your embies? Your 8 are in my thoughts & prayers! Stay strong, little ones!!! Keep us posted :)

[Stacey1718]

Mommyin10 - Good news on your appt!  I'm so glad they didn't even mention the possibility of having to cancel the cycle.  Whew!   I love that you have a "crop" of follies.  That is awesome!  Glad you are going back in on Thurs - so much can change in a couple of days.

Rachjas - You will be almost half way done the tww by the time your little guys are transferred!  That is great.  The fact that they are watching so closely will increase your chances!  All the best.

[GUESITO]

So glad everything is going well ivf is an emotional roller coaster with lots of steps. Try to relax and not worry. Its going to work out!!

AFM- Planning a baby shower for my daughter.. She has no clue! Very excited to meet my granddaughter soon.

[mommyin10]

Stacey: Thanks! I know, the "crop" comment makes me laugh :) So my estrogen is still high. It was 469 or so. I can't remember. But it almost doubled since yesterday, so we're lowering my Follistim from 225 to 150 & I'll go back on Thurs for another u/s & b/w :)

Guesito: Surprisingly, I'm not stressed this cycle. I'm excited! :) It's been fun going through it with dh & he's done a great job taking charge of my meds :) The baby shower sounds like fun! I'm sure your daughter will appreciate it.

Rachjas: How are you doing? Any news?

[rachjas0623]

No call. That's o.k. though. I will hear from them in the AM. If they are confident enough to do a 6dt, my embies must be real strong!

[mommyin10]

That's so true!  Keep us posted =)

[mrspace24]

Good morning everyone.

I'm cd20, and got another -opk.  My cm is super watery and just barely ewcm.  I also had a temp drop this morning, so I think I will O tomorrow.  

I will try to update everyone later on today, but I'm out of it.   I was in a car accident this morning on my way to work.  So that made me late to work, and now I feel like I can't catch up.  I'm fine, and so are the other people involved in the accident.  I just feel shook up I guess.  

I have a family reunion for the next couple of days, so I don't know when I'll post again. But I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you 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: 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 - 36 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 30 weeks!!! (u/s 7/7) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 26 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 14 weeks!!! (appt 7/14 & 7/28)!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 6 Weeks!!! (u/s 7/9!)
Looloo: BFP!!!

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

Rachjas: Transfer tomorrow!!!
Mommyin10: Continuing Lupron & stims, u/s & b/w tomorrow!
kmcarino: On bcps & Lupron

ad_06:  C3
Hannah: CD8
Pyar: CD112
Lina: CD20
mrspace: CD20
Candie: CD32
jmh2005: CD32
Naf:  CD32 - Welcome Back :)
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mrspace:  I'm sorry to hear about the car accident, but glad you're okay.  Enjoy your family reunions! How fun! =)  By the way, my temp always dipped the day before my +opk, so keep up the bd'ing.  You might not O for a couple more days :)

Stacey:  Happy Canada Day!!! =)

Kaylee:  Happy 26 Weeks!  How are you doing?

Rachjas:  Have you heard what time your transfer will be? I'm praying for your little embies!!!  I'm sure they're growing nice & strong, getting ready to meet their mommy ;)

luvkayln:  How's your work week going?  Will you leave Fri or Sat for your camping trip?  I'm sure you're getting excited! =)

Candie:  How are you?

[luvkayln]

Good morning!! :) Oh, I've missed you guys, but I've been SO busy with work that when I get home I'm exhausted! I've been thinking about everyone though! ;) And of course, I have to be at work in 30 minutes and I still have wet hair! :) Thank goodness my hair is short and it takes me 10 minutes to dry and flat iron it! My belly is getting huge ladies! I'll have tons of pics from our upcoming trip to post, so you'll get to see how big it is! :) We're going shopping for food, and whatever else we'll need for our camping trip this weekend. I already have everything else packed, which is a relief. We'll leave first thing Friday morning, but I'll definately check in later and get caught up with everyone individually! Hope everyone has a great Wednesday! Gotta run! :)

[rachjas0623]

mrspace- It sounds like O is right around the corner!

mommyin10- Are you starting to feel 'action' in your ovaries?!

luvkayln- I can't wait to see more pictures!!!

Got a call from the nurse this morning... transfer is set for Thursday, 6dt. I have to be there at 12:15pm (est), ET is set for 12:30. I am empty mu bladder 1 hr. ahead of time and then drink 6-8 glasses of H2O! ohhh boy.... Maybe I should have practiced that?!?! : ) She also said told me a little bit about my embies, but said that they Lab would call later. Well, 3:55pm rollled around.. they hadn't called. So, I called them. What they nurse told me this AM was pretty right on... the lab tech. can just go into more detail.

6 from group 1
2 graded 1.5 (both blast!!!!)
2 graded 2.0 (both morula - stage before blast)
2 graded 3.5 (1-3 cell and 1-4 cell ...... degenerating : ( )

2 from group 2
1 graded 1.5 (blast)
1 graded 2.0 (blast)

She confirmed that they will pick the best 2 tmw... and she said she think we may have some to freeze. She said they can tell us tmw!

[mommyin10]

How exciting! That's awesome that you have some nice blastocytes! I guess you'll find out tomorrow how many they'll transfer? I bet you'll have some nice embies to freeze too. Wow, this is exciting news :) It's funny you should ask, because YES, I'm feeling lots of action! It hurts a little even just walking & I'm bloated! Haha :) You know, when I had my trial transfer, I emptied my bladder one hour prior, then drank 16 ounces of water 1/2 hour before. Surprisingly it wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought :) You'll do great! I'll be thinking of you & awaiting your update :)

[rachjas0623]

mommyin10- We are transfering the 2 best!! Yep, she said they should also know tmw. if we have any to freeze! I know what you mean about the bloating! Mine is a little better now. I told DH I felt like I was carry two baseballs in my pelvic region at the end of my stims....If kind of gave him an idea of how I felt.  Are you bruising any from the stims?

[pyar]

mommyin10 you have just had me so confused you have me as cd112  for a second because of my last long cycle i thought  it was true then reality set in, your finger must have slipped  i thought i was losing the plot

[luvkayln]

Rachjas- How exciting that your transfer is set for tomorrow!!! And OMG, they're transferring the best 2 and freezing the rest, how awesome!!! :) SO, how soon can you test?? I'm already anxious for that! lol ;)

Mommyin10- Yay for the O pains in your ovaries! I know with the Follistim alone for me I felt it right away like I was about to O any minute! Those are some very powerful meds, that's for sure!! ;) So, you have another u/s tomorrow, right? I can't wait to hear how many more follies have popped up and how much bigger the other ones have grown! I'm anxious to hear about your lining too! So, do you have an idea of when your transfer will be? Probably late next week, right? I guess depending on if they do a 3 day or a 5 day transfer? I'm so excited! Ya know, Rachjas will get her BFP right around your transfer time! That'll be awesome b/c you'll be next in line for yours! Yay!!! :)

Mrspace- I looked at your chart, and it definately looks like you could be ovulating today! Especially with all the O pain you're having! I know this is your trail month, but how awesome would that be if you got your BFP in a couple weeks??! ;)

Keyan- Thanks, I hope so too! All's I know is this alone time with Sean is much needed! I feel like this week especially we haven't spent any time together, just b/c he's working longer days than usual now and I'm just sad I don't have him around as much! :( So this weekend will be all about us and we'll just be able to have a good time together! I can't wait! :) Sorry the meds are giving you such horrible hot flashes! I bet that was terrible not having any ac either! Yuck! We don't have central air, so we have ac units and we have that on full blast in our bedroom, but the fan on the highest level and it's always freezing in here and I love it! :) We'll see how no ac treats me this weekend, but I'm prepared! ;) Oh, and all's I can say about your hot flashes is it's just getting you ready for pregnancy b/c JUST WAIT darlin'!! I get them SO bad! ;)

LooLoo- Hope you're able to check in soon and share how your u/s went! :)

Dnikki- Hope you start to feel better soon!