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 - 37 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 31 weeks!!! (u/s Tuesday) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 26 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 15 weeks!!! (appt 7/14 & 7/28)!)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 7 Weeks!!! (u/s Thurs!)
Looloo: BFP!!! (twins?!?)

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

Mommyin10: Continuing Lupron. u/s & b/w tomorrow! Retrieval likely Wednesday!
kmcarino: On bcps & Lupron

ad_06: CD7
Jmh2005: CD11
Candie: CD12
Hannah: CD12
Pyar: CD16
Lina: CD24
mrspace: CD24
Naf: CD35

Rachjas: 3dp6dt!!! (beta Friday!)
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Good afternoon, ladies!  So, my u/s and b/w today went well.  My estrogen is pretty high, 4000-something, so I'm not taking any more stims.  I'm continuing my Lupron & will go back tomorrow morning for another u/s & b/w.  My retrieval is expected to be Wednesday!!! =)  I have lots of follies & as of this morning, they're ranging from 13-18mm.  When I asked how many follies I have, the nurse & doctor both said, "A lot!" at the same time.  It was funny.  The nurse said they actually took measurements on 17 follies today!  My lining is 6.1, which is really exciting for me because it's never been thicker than 5 even on the day of iui.  So, I'm feeling good about that 'cause there's still time for it to thicken.  So, just wanted to give my update.  I hope you're all having a great weekend! =)

[mrspace24]

Hey everyone.  My temps are still up.  My lower back is really really bothering me.  I'm always uncomfortable and I can't seem to get the pain to stop.  I am thinking of calling my doctor tomorrow.  Who knows.  My aunt (who just had a baby) said that she had the same pain when she got pregnant with Lexi.  So hopefully it's a good sign.  

I can't wait until Thursday, to test.

[mommyin10]

Thinking of you today!!!  Sending baby dust, prayers & crossing my fingers ;)

[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 - 38 weeks!
Stacey: BFP!!! 32 weeks!!! (u/s Tues, ob Fri) C-section 8/12!
Kaylee_Frye: BFP- 26 weeks & It's a girl!!! =)
Luvkayln: BFP!!! 16 weeks!!! (u/s Tues & 7/28)
Dnikkki: BFP!!! - 8 Weeks!!!
Looloo: BFP!!! (twins?!?)
Rachjas:  BFP!!! (2nd beta TODAY!)

Keyan: Will ttc again after only 2 more Lupron shots =) Next shot Thurs!
Guesito: Planning to have a tubal reversal & looking for a new RE!
Mamatina:  Stopping bcps & ttc again!  Best wishes!!!

scripps:  Egg Retrieval Tomorrow!!!
Mommyin10: Transfer on Tuesday!!!

kmcarino: Continuing Lupron, taking Gonal-F and Menopur (appt Mon)

Lina:  CD6 (Thinking of you!)
Naf:  CD11
ad_06: CD14
Jmh2005: CD18
Hannah: CD19

Candie:  6dpo!!!
Pyar:  9dpo!!! (appt 7/28)
Mrspace:  10dpo!!!
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scripps:  Welcome to our thread! =)  I added you to our list.  The women on here are very supportive & are at different stages of ttc and achieving their BFPs, so there is always someone to offer advice & encouragement ;)  Is this your first IVF?  I'm going through my first & my egg retrieval was last Tuesday, so if you have any questions at all, please ask! My transfer is Tues, and I'm so excited!  Good luck to you & welcome =)

luvkayln:  Yeah, I didn't receive an update, so I'll just call tomorrow for my appt time & I'll get an update then.  I can't believe how quickly these 5 days are flying by!  So, I noticed your next u/s is Tuesday & then you will hopefully find out the sex on your next appt?!  Wow!!!  Honestly I don't think there's a reason why you couldn't have a baby shower for each baby.  You'll just register for less this time, unless it's a boy, of course! :)  It's really a time to celebrate with your friends & family, so I would say go for it!  Oh, as for the progesterone injections, last night didn't hurt either... til about an hour later when I went to sit down!  ouch! =)  But you're right, I only have a few more weeks of them!  Haha :)

Stacey:  How fun that your sister is visiting & that your baby shower is today!  That's great that it's at your house & that she put everything together.  That's such a great idea & so much more relaxing for you.  I'm sure you'll have a great time!!! =)

mrspace:  How are you feeling?  Your chart looks great!

[scripps]

I have followed this thread the last few days and have learned a lot. On Monday, I have my egg retrieval and would like to join this or a similar site with women at the same stage.  Do you have any suggestions?

[luvkayln]

Mrspace- Wow, your chart looks great!! I really, really hope this is it for you! I'm so excited, I really have a feeling that BFP list is just going to grow so quickly! ;)

Stacey- That's awesome your shower is tomorrow! :) I hope you have a great time, and yes, definately don't do anything... but open gifts of course! ;) This should help you get things going more quickly for Jake!! It'll get you very motivated and MORE excited, if that's even possible!!! :) I don't know that we'll have a shower for this baby, we'll see! I don't think you have showers for your 2nd, do you?? Hhmm... maybe if it's a boy? Anyway, enjoy your day tomorrow! :)

[Stacey1718]

Good Saturday afternoon friends!

Mommyin10 - Wow...16 fertilized eggs?  That is amazing.  Good job!!  Glad you are feeling good enough to get out with the boys. :)  They will be able to pick an excellent egg for the transfer...that is awesome!!!  Sounds like everyone is taking good care of you which is the way it should be!  Rest up for your transfer!!  

Rachjas - Congratulations.  I know you are nervous but I bet you are totally fine.  Late implantation for sure.  For me, I was 14dp3dt and my number was 181.  So if you work backwards, my number would have been quite low at the same stage you are.  We are praying for you!

Dnikki - Very scary but glad your little one is a-ok.  Water is pretty much all I drink also...it's the only thing that has really worked for me through the whole pregnancy.  Everything else was too sweet and anything carbonated made me feel bloated.  Maybe try keeping a bottle of water with you and take little sips as frequently as possible?

Mrspace - Hope those temps keep on spiking!!  We will do our best to help you hold off until Thursday! :)

Luvkayln - Funny that you are going through the nesting stage!  I think mine just kicked in a few weeks ago :)  I haven't even washed Jake's clothes yet!  My shower is tomorrow so just waiting until that happens so I can do everything together...but I do have to get moving.  I need to also pack my hospital bag!

So, tomorrow is my shower (at my house).  My sister has planned it which is so nice. I'm pretty excited :)  I know from my registry that people were very generous.  It will be great to get everything and actually start organizing and finding space for everything.  So, I probably won't be around for the rest of the weekend because my sister is here and we will have guests all day tomorrow.  I just need to do my best to not do anything!!!

Thinking of you all and SSBD in a major way!!!!
Stacey