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.
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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! (Check out her pics!!!)
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: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!

Luvkayln: BFP!!! 32 weeks with Adalynn Noel!!! =) (u/s 11/10)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 25 weeks with Peyton!!! (appt 11/9) Vacationing in Puerto Rico!
Looloo: BFP!!! 25 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 18 Weeks with our twins! (genetic counseling/anatomy scan11/11)
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 18 Weeks! (anatomy scan 11/9)
kmcarino:  BFP! 7 weeks w/twins! (u/s Tomorrow)

Rachjas:  Will start Lupron Fri! Starting Estrace 11/20 (appt 12/4) Egg retrieval 12/9!
Guesito: will schedule HSG soon
mrspace:  Will ttc in the New Year!

Waiting for AF:
candie
mamatina
Hannah  
Naf

Lina: CD2
Jmh2005: CD4
Pyar:  CD10  (waiting for an egg donor match!!!)
ad_06:  CD11 (appt Tomorrow!) Happy Birthday!!! :)    

Keyan: 12DPO!!!
scripps:  12dpt (beta Tomorrow!)
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dnikki: Happy 25 Weeks!!! :)

ad_06: Happy Birthday!!! :)

sbumblebeeo: I agree, don't feel guilty for feeling the way you do. We're all here for you
& we all know how difficult the pregnancy has been for you. Like luvkayln, I've been enjoying mine, but she & I haven't been nearly as sick as you since day 1. We all have the same goals on this thread, to get that long-awaited BFP & to hold our beautiful, healthy babies :) Hang in there! Your anatomy scan will ease your mind, I'm sure :)

Keyan: Your chart is looking soooo good! Okay, we'll pray for high temps & no AF & a
BFP in 5 days!!! I'm definitely rubbing the double belly for you! :)

Luvkayln: Your U/S pics are adorable as always, especially Miss Personality sticking out
her tongue! :-) Too cute! I'm so happy everything went well at your appt. & you've got
her b-day set! Yes, the 7th & 17th are perfect! I hope dh feels better soon! Poor guy ;(

Kmcarino:  Yes, I'm excited, but nervous about our appt next week. I'm hoping & praying we get some answers & good news ;) I'm sorry, but what is vbs testing? Good luck at your u/s tomorrow!

[jmh2005]

Congrats girls! Everyone is doing so well and I am so glad to see it!

Congrats mommyin10 a boy and girl will be awesome!

Luvkayln - not much longer to go hun! Hope you are feeling well!

To all the other girls - hope you are all feeling and doing well! I miss you all and hope to be back to regularly checking in soon! Take care

[kmcarino]

Sorry I just missed your post since we were writing at the same time!  I really hope that youa re right and that we will all have good news coming up.  I would absolutely LOVE to have a healthy baby girl!  I just really hope that this baby is healthy.  I don't want the baby to have my disorder, but there is a 50/50 chance.  I have always wanted a daughter, and I already have a perfect little boy.  Hopefully God will bless me with a healthy baby girl and then we will both be over the moon!

[kmcarino]

I am glad your appt. went well and I can imagine how nervous you must have been.  I have also had two amnios done before and they really do hurt!!  I am glad that your blood work did not show any bad results...it seems like the babies will be ok.  A 2% chance is not bad at all...you will beat those odds...look at all of the other odds you have beaten- You could have conceived through IVF and on your own at the same time...its amazing:)  I hope that your amnio results come back clear!

AFM, my ultrasound went well.  The second sac is still there but stopped growing.  It measured only 6 weeks and 4 days and does not have a heart beat so it is definitely gone.  The other one is measuring right and the heart beat was 168.  They said that the spine looked good, so that made me happy.  I was also able to see the baby moving and I saw the legs separating--it was so cool:)  This was the first time I experienced that because I recently bought a low vision monoscope so that I can see things up close, so now I am able to see the baby on the ultrasounds which is great:)

[sbumblebeeo]

mommyin10!!!  I am so happy to hear from you.  I am sorry that you are sore but sooo relieved to hear that the doctor says they don't think you have anything to worry about.  I know much more relief will come in the next 7-10 days but I am thinking about you always and praying for the best.  I hope the next week flies by so you get your results and can relax and be so happy knowing you are having a perfectly healthy son and daughter!  That is just amazing.  I know how excited I am to be having a daughter I cant imagine what it's like to know you get both!  Lots of luck and support!!!!!

kmcarino- Thanks for the note.  I hope you get your perfect little girl too.  It's the most amazing feeling.  If you thought getting that BFP was great just wait until they tell you that you are having a daughter or son.  It's amazing.  I can't even describe it.  I truly can't believe that I am even here.  I made the list!!!  And so did you.  I am happy....it's all going to work out.  Just like I said.  A string of bad luck and now good luck and great news is just around the corner for you.  Yay!

[mommyin10]

I just missed you. Thanks :) I hope you start feeling better. If it was just a bug, it should leave you quickly. Take care!

[mommyin10]

Pyar & Rachjas, thanks :)

My appt went very well. I have to admit, I was nervous, but the genetic counselor went over our blood results in more detail & there were three areas that are tested & I tested normal in two & the one for Down's was on the borderline. Of course my age was also factored in to determine my positive result.  Her assessment, based on 26 years of experience, was that our babies will be just fine ;) There's only a 2% chance that one or both babies will be affected.
Our anatomy scan showed a boy & a girl! So, now we're accepting the fact that we're having one of each :) We're still confused as to how that happened, but we are excited nonetheless ;) The scan showed three markers that "could" indicate an abnormality, one on our girl & two on our boy, but the doc looks for supporting markers to back up those findings & there weren't any. So, she said we needed to be advised, but she doesn't believe we have anything to worry about.
The amnio was quick, but it was also painful. They have to do it twice because our babies are in separate sacs. The needle itself didn't hurt, but when it goes through the uterus, Yikes! I'm sore now, so I'm just taking the rest of the day to relax.
We'll get our results in 7-10 days & all of our concerns will finally be answered. The amnio will reveal the babies' genders & whether there are any abnormalities, Down's or otherwise.
Well, that's my update :)