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Women of Strength!

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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Michelle: (You have our continuing support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia, returning to the states this week!)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Check out his pics!!!

vortex: BFP - 38 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 32 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 27 weeks
ArmyPrincess - 26 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 19 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 14 weeks
kmcarino:  BFP - 10 weeks (test results in 2 weeks!)

mrspace:  Taking a break
Shysana: Taking a break
Guesito: FET 5/20!
Keyan:  Last Lupron shot 5/4, lap 6/3

jmh2005:  CD4
Arlotheslug:  CD18
Lina:  CD23
Pyar:  CD25
dnikki:  CD28

mommyin09:  7dpo
Hannnah:  7dpo
Candie:  7dpo
Rachjas:  11dpo
Luvkayln:  11dpiui
wishandaprayer:  12dpfet
ad_06:  14dpiui - BFP!!! =)
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342988 tn?1299782356
hey ladies,

sorry i have been MIA, jaedyn has been sick since friday.  he has a bad cold.  he sounds like a pig when he breaths.  i brought him to the doctor today and there is not much that can be done for a babies cold.  we just have to keep using the humidifier.  i gave him a vapor bath tonight and then rub vicks baby vapor rub all over his chest and back.  he is sleeping right now.  he will be 9 weeks tomorrow ladies, he is growing up so fast.

hope all is well.

ad_06, keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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777396 tn?1329787551
Thought's I'd give an update. I'm CD 15. I just started using the OPK for the first time after AF.
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623156 tn?1322865851
Mommyin09- Thanks for adding me to the list! How are you doing?

Leighanne- I hope your lil man feels better soon!

AP
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299260 tn?1304216105
Leighanne:  Wow, it's been 9 weeks already?!  It's hard to believe :)  I hope Jaedyn's feeling better very soon!!!

Mareski:  Welcome & good luck with your opks! =)

ArmyPrincess:  I'm doing good, already 7dpo. This tww is my fastest yet! (haha!)  Maybe I'll test at the end of the week...

jmh2005:  Hey, sorry for the multiple notes on your page!  I guess I should have stopped trying when it wouldn't go through! =)
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255732 tn?1318517822
I have a ? If a tests sensitivity is 25 then it won't pick up unless you hcg is at least that right? If mine would be dropping then the test probably wouldn't pick it up? I can't wait until tomorrow, this is the 1st BFP I have had in almost 3 years!! Well lady's only 24 more hours till my blood work :)
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449498 tn?1338772039
Hey girls. I know I said I would take a test this morning, but I didn't buy one yesterday. I just know what the results will be, and I really don't want to have a bad day today! :( I'll just keep an eye on my temps, and see if they drop. I just don't feel pregnant! :( When I was taking 25mg of progesterone twice a day, it delayed my AF by a day. So now that I'm taking 50mg twice a day, do you all think it'll delay my AF even more than that??

ad_06- Don't worry, your numbers will rise! :) Tomorrow is almost here! :)

Keyan- Thanks for the note, and thanks for always staying positive for me! You're awesome! :)

Leighanne- Aww... sorry about Jaedyn! I hope he starts feeling better soon!

Rachjas- How are you feeling? I'm crossing everything sweetie!! :)

Has anyone heard from wishandaprayer to see how she's doing??
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102073 tn?1309549099
Luvkalyn: I thinking about you, praying you get your BFP today....Can't wait to hear your good news!!

Ad_06: Congrats once again!! Yes you are right (I think)....If it says 25, then it shouldn't pick up unless is above that...but as we all know, things happen...I know I read before that if is the line test, not a digital, the line should get darker as the numbers rise.

Mommyin09: Hey! thanks for starting a new thread for us! Just one more week until hopefully a BFP for you!!

Candie: Oh my friend, I understand what you are saying, yes sometimes we drop few tears, on other times a lot...but stay strong, Trust God and work with this new doctor and you will see how all will be working in your favor to bring that BFP...and even if for some reason (that I can't think of) this doctor can't help you...don't worry, there will be other options, other doctors, there is always a solution...the Sky is the limit, right?! I know you must be nervous, I would be too, but just give it your all to this new doctor and trust him. Can't wait to hear your update!!

Leighanne: I am sorry Jaedyn is sick...hopefully with the care of such a great mommy like you, he will start feeling better soon!

Mareski: Welcome to our thread. Hope you get a +opk soon!!

Stacey: I loved your belly pics, thanks for sharing it with us!!

MrSpace: this might sound crazy, But I love the smell of puppies, when I see a puppie I pick it up to smell it. Is just something I always do. and yes they can help you lift your spirit and put a smile to your face. Can't wait to see their picture!

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102073 tn?1309549099
Oh! I know I understand not wanting to be upset, but hopefully you will start feeling pregnant soon. I am keeping everything crossed for you!! About the progesterone it kind of makes sense that it can delay AF a little longer, but I really don't know. Hope you have a wonderful day!
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342988 tn?1299782356
keyan- thats funny because even tho puppies smell like skunk, well their breath at least with their little kisses, i love it too.  then they grow up to be stinky and smell like cheese.  i am always giving my dog a bath.

thank you ladies for wishing jaedyn well. he is no better today and actually started coughing badly, i am so not happy about it cause it was my little cousin that got him sick.   i am going to keep doing what the doctor said and he sees her again for a follow up on friday.  i think i am going to run a hot shower for myself and put him in the bathroom cause the steam helps alot.

ad_06- its funny how the pregnancy tests read.  i got a BFP on 9dpo when my levels were under 30 and the clear blue digital picked right up on it, so i know those ones have very sensitive testing.  get one of them and see.  the cheaper ones i find say they read at a low amount but dont actually.
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546831 tn?1262742429
Hey girls! Haven't posted in a while since work andeverything has been so crazy and the holidays! Got a call from my doctor and next cycle we will be going on to Menopur and Follitism. Not sure what both of these do? It will really depend onthe cost and things like that because we are doing a bathroom remodel next month as well. Any insight on these medications and cost would be greatly appriciated!

Congrats to all the BFP's this month!
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688022 tn?1275944889
Good morning everyone.

I am so tired this morning.  On a happy note, my infection is doing really really well.  It wasn't a bad infection to begin with.  Every D&C that I've had, ends with an infection.  This one hasn't been too bad.  (TMI WARNING) More than anything I just have slightly smelly discharge.  The last one I had hurt SO bad.  I'm not in as much pain now.  

We got the room for Kya all cleaned out and got her moved over to our new house last night. She ran around like crazy sniffing everything.  I made sure, before we brought her here, to cover the furniture with old sheets.  I love that dog but she's a pure white husky and she's shedding all of her belly fur.  She is such a good dog though.  Usually at my inlaw's house she jumps up on the couch. Well, we tried to get her to jump up there and lay with us.  We want her to be comfortable.  Poor thing couldn't get up there. She's too big.  She looks just miserable.  She kept circling (like they do right before they lay down), but stopped every time because she realized that she couldn't fit in the little corner she wanted to lay in.  She was so funny.  Poor Mama. No puppies yet.  Although she did poop in the house (in her little room).  So DH gets to take care of that this morning.  I told him to let her out at 3am when he checked on her. Obviously he didn't.  lol.  

luvkayln- I'm anxiously waiting to hear about your test!  Hopefully you'll take a test tomorrow.  I've got a good feeling!

mommyin09- Wonderful job as always with the thread.  I'm sorry this cycle is throwing you for a loop.  I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for you.

ad_06- When do you get the blood test results?  I think I missed reading that part, or I forgot it somehow.  I'll be checking up on here to see how everything's going.  Fingers crossed!

Keyan- I know exactly what you mean.  When Max (our 19 month male) was a puppy, I would sit and cuddle him for hours.  He smelled good to me too.  That cute little puppy breath.  Right now Kya smells NASTY.  Our dogs are outside dogs (that on occasion will come inside for a few hours).  Well around here we've had that nasty drizzle rain for a few days.  No big storms, just constanly drizzling.  Well she smells like some serious wet dog.  Ha ha.  But she's good.  

leighanne- I'm so sorry that Jaedyn is sick!  That's awful.  I hope he gets to feeling better soon. The vaporizor stuff really works.  My mom used to do that with us.  Lather us with Vicks, or she'd take us into the bathroom with all the hot water on so the steam would break up the crud in our chests and sinuses.  You're a wonderful momma.  I hope he feels better soon!

Nikki- Hey girl!  I'm glad you're pretty much done with those BCPs (or whatever they were).  I'm hoping that you'll be able to start those injectables soon!  I know how excited you are about them!  Give me a call sometime when you get a free moment.  I miss ya!
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299260 tn?1304216105
*********************************************************************
Michelle: (You have our continuing support & prayers!!!)
naf38: (Home in Australia, returning to the states this week!)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Check out his pics!!!

vortex: BFP - 38 weeks
Joyce: BFP - 32 weeks
Jessie: BFP - 27 weeks
ArmyPrincess - 26 weeks
Stacey: BFP!!! 19 weeks!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 14 weeks
kmcarino:  BFP - 10 weeks (test results in 2 weeks!)

mrspace:  Taking a break
Shysana: Taking a break
Guesito: FET 5/20!
Keyan:  Last Lupron shot 5/4, lap 6/3

jmh2005:  CD5
Arlotheslug:  CD19
Lina:  CD24
Pyar:  CD26
dnikki:  CD29

mommyin09:  8dpo
Hannnah:  8dpo
Candie:  8dpo (appt today!)
Rachjas:  12dpo
Luvkayln:  12dpiui
wishandaprayer:  13dpfet
ad_06:  15dpiui - BFP!!! =) Beta tomorrow!
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luvkayln:  I totally understand how you feel!!!  Don't worry, just wait it out a few days & then test.  Just FYI, when I started taking more progesterone, it didn't delay AF any more than usual.  I looked at your chart & it looks picture perfect ;)  I know you & I don't like to read too much into them (well, this time mine's gone goofy, but usually they both look so promising), but I still think it looks great! Sending lots of sticky baby dust your way!!!  Stay positive, my friend =)

ad_06:  Can't wait til tomorrow!!!  I know it'll be a long day for you, but this time tomorrow we'll all be celebrating your doubled beta :)

leighanne:  Puppies smelling like skunk?!  What!? That one confused me!  Haha :)  but then I guess this might sound odd too.  I used to think my Penny smelled like corn nuts of all things!!  What's even stranger is that I smell that same corn nuts smell when I snuggle with Carmelo & it's actually very comforting ;)  I'm talking about the fur, not the breath...

Keyan:  Thanks :)  I sure hope so.  This has been a strange cycle & it would be nice to end it with a BFP :)  I have been extremely nauseous this time around, but I still won't get my hopes up.  I might test this weekend.
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688022 tn?1275944889
ad_06- Congrats on your beta!!!  That's such good news!!!  I'm so happy for you.  Have a happy and healthy 9 months!
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342988 tn?1299782356
mommyin09- i was talking about the puppy breath smelly like skunk.  thats all i smell with puppies cause is powerful. haha.

mrspace- im glad you feeling better. d and c's are rough, i had 2 myself.  thats funny you mention the steamy bathroom cause i just did that to jaedyn. we sat in the steam for a few minutes to help clear him
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546831 tn?1262742429
Hey girls. Gt the call my meds would b 1200 but we aren't goingto dothat right now. I amreally upset like there is no hope for us...
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688022 tn?1275944889
leighanne- That's what my mom always did and it seemed to help.  Then again there are a lot of thing that my mom and grandma would do that most people would cringe at today.  When we were teething, they'd rub whiskey on our gums.  Most people I say that to get all freaked out over it.  Saying how bad it is.  It's not like they poured a few shots into our bottles.  They just got their finger wet with the whiskey and rubbed it on our gums to help numb it.  lol.  But oh well.   We took pictures of Kya last night (just in case she has the pups today).  Man is she big. She's got a big ol' belly.  We could kind of feel the puppies moving around in her belly last night.  Not much.  Just some fluttering.  She seems to be so happy but at the same time she looks so miserable because her belly is so big. We're loving it though. DH is going to try to give her a bath today.  We'll see how that works.  ha ha
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478429 tn?1265244387
Hey ladies!

Luvkayln: Anxiously waiting lol!!! Good Luck :-)

mommyin09: Thanks for starting another thread!

Ad: Good luck with the beta!!!

Well, AF did not show today as I expected. I didn't sleep good last night either. I had a reoccuring dream that I started AF and I was bleeding all over in the shower and basically hemmorhaging. It was wierd. So it paranoid me lol. But hopefully she'll show tomorrow so I can get in Friday morning for my cyst check. Keeping my fx that its gone!!!

Hugs, Love, and SSBD to all :-D
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449498 tn?1338772039
Mommyin09- Thanks! :) You're always so supportive! :) The thing that's bothering me now, is what can I do differently if I'm not pregnant now? I feel like we've done everything possible besides IVF, so what can we possibly do?? The only thing I can really think of is to do my shot 24 hours before IUI instead of 36... That could make a difference, who knows?! I'm just frustrated b/c we just did the hsg test, am making great eggs, Sean has great sperm, and we've been pregnant twice on our own without even trying! I don't get it... :( Sorry to be so negative, I'm just really trying to rack my brain and think of something, anything we can possibly do! I don't think I'll be able to bring myself to test, I just know what it'll say. That's cool the higher dose of progesterone didn't delay you anymore than usual. Hopefuly mine will be the same way. AF should be here on Friday, since it always delays me a day. Crossing my fingers, but still being very realistic, so honestly not too hopeful. :( I wish Sean wanted to do IVF... That would make things a lot easier!

jmh2005- Go to www.freegaragesale.com, scroll all the way down to medical, and viola! :) You'll see when you get there!

dnikki- Hopefully AF will hurry and get her butt here! I know those cysts have GOT to be gone now! Yay, so you can start your injections when she gets here!! Are you getting excited? :)

ad_06- Sending lots of positive vibes your way for your beta tomorrow! :)

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465737 tn?1315754922
ad_06 - Wow! Congrats. I am praying you have GREAT numbers tmw.

dnikki- Has she arrived? I hope that your baseline U/S shows no cysts and everything will be a go.

jmh2005- Man, that's expensive! I should be going back to my RE here in a couple of days. I am thinking she will talk about injections. You said that you weren't going to do that now? Are you all just trying natural this cycle?

luvkayln- Thanks for asking about me. My temps have just continued to drop. They went below my coverline yesterday and stayed there today. I have started spotting. Also, I have been a little crampy. I expect AF will arrive overnight or in the AM. I will call my RE then.
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I have my beta first thing tomorrow morning-so nervous..I will let you know! Wish me ssbd!
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473246 tn?1293833673
Poor you! :(  I'm sorry that you are feeling a bit negative but don't worry.  You will get your BFP again my dear...you really will!  Just take your time and test again after Friday (if you can wait that long).  It's so hard when you are anticipating disappointment.  IF you don't get your BFP this time, there is something you may want to consider with IUI.  We always did 2 IUIs per cycle to ensure that we did not miss the O window.  You are supposed to O within 24 to 36 hours after the trigger.  So I would take the trigger shot in the morning, and would do IUIs the next 2 mornings (24 and 48 hours after the trigger)  So that way you catch it if you are a bit early or a bit late to O.  Sean always has good counts so doing 2 mornings in a row would be a breeze for him.  Just a suggestion!  Hang in there my friend.
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546831 tn?1262742429
Yea I thin thats what we are doing this time but we have decided to do the injectibles next cycle...if it doesn'twork we will definitely be taking a break. Especially since we don't have any major problems.
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Luvkayln: Thanks!!! I am getting a little excited, but I'm still a little nervous. I think I'm going to start back with acupuncture again, especially since it's right down the road from the office :-) I think I'm also going to get another HSG done for this cycle. I think my last one was Sept 2007  maybe? Hoping AF stays away from you!!! I'm with you on how you feel, DH and I have almost done everything possible too...Sometimes I just feel like giving up. If the injects don't work, I really think I might be done...

rachjas: Nope, she's not here yet!!!! Hopefully in the morning! I don't have to work until 2, so it would be nice to know if she's going to show before I go to work (I wear white scrub pants...) I hope AF stays away from you, but if not, looks like you and I will be cycle buddies :-)

wishandprayer: Good luck on your beta tomorrow!!!

Update ya'll in the morning - Good Night!
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623156 tn?1322865851
Good luck my friend and let me know what happens......

AP
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