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ME-33 (8-30)
DH-35 (7-7)
DS-10 (5-21)
DS-8 (10-23)
DS-(9/7/2007)
V-12-98
VR-8-07-06

Where did everyone go?

DJ~ I swear, you look 28 not 38. And we must live in a lateral line from each other....everytime you get the weather, I get it a couple of hours later. It was a beautiful afternoon, and now it it set to storm like crazy.

Mel~Just set the monitor on the first day of AF, at a good time for you, cuz it will keep track of the time. Everymorning when you go to that first bathroom trip, turn it on and it will tell you if it wants you to feed it a stick. Shouldn't ask before day 6 or so. After it gets to know your cycle it won't ask for as many sticks. The first cycle it usually gives a ton of "high" days before hitting peak, I think it doesn't want to miss kwim?

Janet~ Yay! Half way there! you better start or poor guy will be sleeping in a dresser drawer naked LMAO!

Mommajac~ that is is sad, my heart just breaks and what a terrible thing for you to be in the middle of. I do hope that you catch the egg this cycle!

anyone watch American Idol? I don't but Jon Bon Jovi is on tonight and lordy, I have been in love with him for 15 years

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married 10 years
Me 32 DH 49
TTC#1
Low Count, ASA's present
IVF 12-07 BFN

whoops, and yes, I am waiting to O....usually on cd21 but I think it might be a day late, my FM usually peaks me on CD 20 and didn't....DH is just going to have to deal with it LOL.....I try not to tell him when it is O time, cuz he tends to not like the pressure....Fingers crossed, with the prednisone he was taking this could actually be my best shot.

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married 10 years
Me 32 DH 49
TTC#1
Low Count, ASA's present
IVF 12-07 BFN

Oooh, yes, I watch American Idol!! I almost quit but now that Sanjaya is gone I'm a fan again. My 10 year old made me vote for him, I didn't want to do it!

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Erin -Mom to 3 boys and a baby Girl!
VR-4-20-07 BFP-5-25-07 Maddy Born-1-25-08

I watch Idol too. I like Jordin. Not her best performance tonight, but not awful either. Blake's was interesting. I like him too...not sure I'd buy his album, but he's different, and pretty good if you like his style.

Shilo, just want to say to you!!!!

Missy

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Just trying to get some catching up in. my sleep pattern im totally awake during the evening and extremly tired during the day. i mean Iron woman marathon tired! Im getting 2 naps now its rediculous! I dont know where i switched my day and night. and I could take a benadrl but I dont know if I should? mean im over my fertile phase but if I took it and it hindered my chances I couldnt forgive myself....
DJ you do not appear your age I love the bangs. I tried to get that but it doesnt work for me. I looks good on you
Im not an american idol fan. I just never got into it but I really do like kelly clarkson her song a moment like this reminds me of when I got married. and when I hear it it brings tears to my eyes (joy)
Carrie I was a bon jovi fan back in the day. I thought he was so cute I got my fingers crossed for you this cycle...hows DH doin on the prednisone?
to everyone
BBL,
Michelle

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Good morning! Still not sleeping well here, No probs falling asleep, but cant stay sleeping. Its taking its toll for sure!

I think I will be fine with the moniter, but my question was, do i need to turn it on every morning even if i dont need to test, just to get it to move through cycle days, 1, 2, 3, etc....or will it stay on 1 until i turn it on day 6 to test? I just cant seem to find that answer anywhere.....

Jason told me that if we have a boy, he would like a Jr. Normally that would be ok, though I am not a big fan of jr's. Except that my ex's (father of my 2 kids) name is jason too. And it shouldnt matter, but Id like some individuality in the names we choose. I'd like irish names of course, my daughter is Jenna Erin, my sons isnt so much, Michael Andrew. We talked about the whole "TTC" business last night. He said he doesnt want to know when I am ovulating, because of the whole pressure to perform thing....lol. He said just jump him and . Fine by me. I will have to practice that, I am not very forward, but he would be shocked at the thoughts that go thru my mind!!! He is starting to get excited about the surgery now, that its closer. Im glad, I didnt want to seem obsessive about it, but he said Im not, as we are just as busy trying to make final plans for the trip to IN.

Shilo, how was the big day??? Michelle, as far as benedryl goes, my dr put me on it specifically, to help with sleeping because it was safe to take during pregnancy, as opposed to what i was taking before, so I say if you have trouble sleeping, go for it.

Everyone else, have a nice day, I will be lurking and posting when i can sneak it in!!

Mel

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Happy Wednesday Everyone! I can't believe it's already Wednesday.

Yes- I am a huge American Idol fan! Personally, I like Phil and Blake. The girls are cool, but I'm just not a huge soul or R&B fan... I loved what Blake did with the song last night and Phil has just grown on me. I listen to country music primarily, with a little bit of classic rock and music from the late 80's...but only because it makes me feel younger! I like Lakisha, Chris and Melinda, don't get me wrong- I just don't think I'd ever be interested in buying their records.

Mel, my DH would like a jr too, but I said no. You see, my kids are DeAnjelo Andreas, Shyanne Alexus and Madori Marie. How could I follow those names up with "Ryan"? Too plain! It's like Shyanne, Madori and Bob. Ha ha ha! I told him if we had a GIRL I wouldn't mind the name Ryan. I also like Ember and Lilly. For a boy...I like Orion (which doesn't work because my friend teased me and said "is that what you were saying when you conceived him!"), Blake and Grayson.

It's only CD 5. So frustrating to think that I have to wait 5 days before the spermies will even have a chance of living long enough for the eggie!?

Shilo- hope you had a wonderful wedding and wedding night!

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Melissa (29)

TL 08-26-2003 Modified Pomeroy
TR 04-06-2007 8cm left, 4 cm right

DH (34)
DS (12)
DD (9)
DD (3)
DH has no children of his own yet

My littlest munchkin at the zoo a couple weeks ago


Just after the wedding outside in the snow in the Colorado mountains

Sorry I have been MIA. I got REALLY sick this weekend. This is the farthest along I have ever been before getting this sick so in a weird way I am encouraged. It was hard though because it was my son's 4th birthday and I spent the day pretty much passed out on the bathroom floor. I started the nausea medicine on Sunday and by Monday I felt a little better. I ended up taking him to Chuck E. Cheese just to play games to make up for being so sick on his birthday. Talk about a momma guilt moment. LOL!

I'm still trying to make it to work on a daily basis but I spend most of the time in the bathroom. Not sure they are too happy about it, but I can't afford to take time off with three mouths to feed and another on the way. Sergio freelances and it has been really slow lately so I just have to make it through.

Thinking of all of you and I will try to catch up with everyone when I am feeling a little better.

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Andi

Responding to Jenny's post on the old thread. No Jenny, I had not seen that Oprah story. Another unfortunate case, I'm afraid. And no, my friend will not carry OK. She terminated.

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Where did I come from?" the baby asked its mother. She answered, half-crying, half-laughing, and clasping the baby to her breast: "You were hidden in my heart as its desire, my darling. You were in the dolls of all my childhood games. In all my hopes and my loves, in my life, in the life of my mother, and in her mother before her, you have lived."
--Rabindranath Tagore

Kinda slow in here today huh? Everyone must be chatted out from yesterday!

Mommajac, so sorry to hear that your friend did indeed terminate, that is very sad.

Mel~ no you do not have to turn it on everyday for it to update, it will do so on its own. But after AF you probably should check it everyday to see if it wants sticks as this wil be the first cycle you are using it and it will probably ask early this time.

Melissa~ ah well, five more days is not THAT long, lol. Just consider it practice time, hehe.

Everyone else, howdy!

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married 10 years
Me 32 DH 49
TTC#1
Low Count, ASA's present
IVF 12-07 BFN

thanks carrie! that helps. Now i just need to wait for AF and then stare at the moniter for 5 days...lol.

I'm off to watch the Suns beat the Lakers!! Shazzam!! Talk to you all tomorrow!

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Carrie, thanks for asking after me .......unfortunately, I am still not up to posting yet, I have seen the Dr and she has given me something for depression, which is helping. I will be seeing a fertility specialist on the 15th of June and will hopefully get to have a HSG done, finally!! I am really looking forward to that, I can tell you, as I am now on cy #14 since we began our journey (with the 2 losses in there aswell ).

My mum is doing well, she is still undergoing chemo, but luckily, without any side affects , except for loss of appetite, which my mum is happy about, as she has lost about 14lbs or so.

My DD Sarah is now 32 weeks pg and yes, getting bigger, but not too big . I think I mentioned somewhere that Sarah is having a little girl?? I am getting excited and cant wait to meet my new granddaughter.

to everyone else, even though I dont post, I am always reading to see how everyone is doing

Babydust to everyone ..........

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Dianne! It is so good to see you back around here. I hope everything is going well with you.
Jacqueline...Oh, I am so sorry for your friend. What she must be going through.
On a lighter note, I am an Idol fan, except I didnt really get into it this year until about a month ago. And, I am glad they sent Sanjaya home. I have to say, I don't like the part where they audition. I really don't want to see the crazy people who really think they can sing and the judges belittling them. THat is not my cup of tea.
Connor is doing better. Still has a cold.
It is a beautiful day. I am heading down to Rehoboth Beach to walk on the boardwalk and take the kids (Aubrey, Connor and AManda) to Grotto's for lunch. It is too nice to pass up. Have a wonderful day everyone.

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Connor Aiden

Happy Friday Eve Everyone,

Yeah Carrie, it was slow yesterday. I can hear the crickets chirping! Good thing I've can talk enough for all of us.

Jenny, I am glad to hear connor is doing better and I'm terribly jealous of your plans as I am in the office today, as always.

Mommajac, I can't imagine what your friend must have been going through that would cause her to make such a decision. I will pray for her and for you as well.

Shilo- Mel- Tsanen- Michelle- where are you guys!?

Well, today is CD6...I'm looking forward to next week!

You know, I hadn't stepped on the scale since a few weeks pre TR. Anyone who knows me knows that this is unheard of. You see, I am genetically destined to be huge. However, I refuse to let that happen. I got up to the high 170s at one point in my life- freaked out- went on a low carb diet- started running 5 miles at a time 3-4 times a week and lifting weights, and got down to 139 and 26% body fat. This, of course is when I met my new hubby. After meeting him, I gained weight- but kept it around 149...10 pounds didn't bother me too badly.

Fast forward to now...instead of obsessing over my eating and exercise habits, I've been obsessing over getting pregnant. I have ignored the scale and not done too well on my diet. I've quit going to the gym completely. Were coming up on the summer and my summer clothes aren't fitting me and I feel very unattractive. So I finally stepped on the scale this morning and I'm up about 7 more pounds and am up to 36% body fat!? OMG. This is a lot on my frame, I'm small boned and everything carries in my butt and hips.

So, I've decided that being obsessed with getting pregnant every day of the month is unhealthy and unproductive for me. Especially seeing as though one can only actually DO anything about it 4 or 5 days out of any given month. I would rather be obsessed about my eating habits and exercise habits. Obviously, I will still be trying to get pregnant, but I think I need to shift my priorities a little. It certainly won't hurt to start off a pregnancy with a little less meat on my bones anyway.

I'm off to set up my diet plan in fitday.com. I'll check on you guys later.

Melissa

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Melissa (29)

TL 08-26-2003 Modified Pomeroy
TR 04-06-2007 8cm left, 4 cm right

DH (34)
DS (12)
DD (9)
DD (3)
DH has no children of his own yet

My littlest munchkin at the zoo a couple weeks ago


Just after the wedding outside in the snow in the Colorado mountains

Dianne~ I am glad to hear that the Dr is helping you out. Hopefully the HSG will ease your mind also. that is great news that your mum is doing well with the chemo! How exciting that pretty soon you will have your first granddaughter to spoil! I understand if you don't feel like chatting, it is just good to hear from you and I hope that everything works itself out and a sticky BFP is right around the corner for you!

Jenny~ Gorgeous day for a boardwalk stroll and some lunch! Good to hear that Connor is feeling a bit better! Me personally, I amnot a Idol fan, I just watched it because I happen to be obsessed with Bon Jovi, LOL. I am a Survivor addict tho

Where is everyone else at? Hope everyone is have a great day!

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married 10 years
Me 32 DH 49
TTC#1
Low Count, ASA's present
IVF 12-07 BFN

Hi Dianne

Good Morning Gang

I am a Jordin fan (from American Idol) but I’m bias to Lakeshia since she is from Michigan (not too far from where I live).

Everyone have a good day. I will be enjoying the

DJ~

Melissa~ hard to believe you are "destined to be huge" You look so tiny in your pics! I do know what you mean tho, my family is a bunch of short plump Italian women. *sigh* I was so tiny throughout highschool and early twenties, about 5'3 and 110-120 max. Then I got married, moved away from all my family and got huge...I was 180, finally I did slimfast and was down to 133 which was Awesome! I kept it off for a couple of years, then it started creeping back up, did nutri system and was back down again.
I am an emotional eater also, and last year was a tough one then the VR and TTC....back to being a fat butt again.......I really need to do something but lately I just keep finding excuses not to

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married 10 years
Me 32 DH 49
TTC#1
Low Count, ASA's present
IVF 12-07 BFN

Good morning everyone! I tried to stay up for the whole Suns game last night but fell asleep in the last 60 seconds, oh yes, i missed them winning the game! Oh well.

Hey Melissa, Im here, I try to get in a little work in the morning and then post and check back throughout the day when I can. Its tough because I had my internet restricted a while back, i was used to make a point to everyone else in the office, even though they were passing around and looking at the same emails I was! I got caught looking at youtube. So I finally got my restriction lifted, i found out by accident. Im surprised I can make it here, because FF is restricted by Watchguard with the keyword, sexual education. I can still access mycycle though, I hate to tell the IT guy he isnt as good as he thinks...HAHA.

I am just counting down til surgery. I printed Jason a list of babynames and he said he doesnt need it because he has the name picked, Jason Jr. I said we are still on that??? He just smiles at me, and I soooo hope he is joking because if we do have a boy, i really really really dont want a Jr. I dont know if I posted this yet, or if it was in an email to someone, but I would love to incorporate his middle name into either boy or girl. His middle name is Hart. I would like to use it as the middle name for a girl or boy and/or maybe even a first name for a boy. I would be happy with either of course, because i already have one of each But I dont want to stress on the Jr thing.

I discovered that in my first 6 months of being in AZ (June - Dec 06), I gained 10 lbs. Went from 124-134....And I freaked out! So i joined the gym and started going during lunch (40 min is all i need if i go at least 3 times during the workweek, and then on weekends), and being very careful about what I eat, jason cooks most of the time, since he is home before me. So he has starting cooking lighter, and I eat less of what he makes and drink extra water before I eat. Now I am down to 125 and I need to get to 120 before surgery. These last 5 lbs are so hard for some reason. I might need to up my time at the gym on the weekends.

Ok Im done blah blah blahing for now, boss is here!!! Be back later!

Mel

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