Jen- Glad you had fun. I bet you feel like a new woman! We need some pics. I can't believe you are already 9 wks! Boy time flies. I can't wait to hear how your appt goes.

Heather- Are things calming down for you anytime soon? I'm ready but not. I'm ready to know everything is ok, and to stop being a couch potato. All of the baby stuff in the house is ready. I'm not sure I"m ready for 2 kids, and what that will mean for all of us, especially Kian. I'm sure it will all be ok though.

Molly- You can't post so much for a couple of weeks and then just disappear! I guess the new job is probably a good excuse though.

Laura- How was the stuff you went to here. It is for a summer internship right? WHen do you start that.

I don't know how you can be busy when you are on bedrest, but I have been. I have pics to post at some point, but havent managed to get them off my camera yet. Maybe tomorrow since no one else will be home. Kian is running one of those random fevers again. Todd took him to the peds. Of course, we got the virus story. At least it's not his cut getting infected.

My brother is having eye trouble again. He's had his retina tacked down 2X. This time they drained the fluid out of his eye because of floaters. Apparently they filled it full of gas. His eye will absorb the gas and replace it with fluid. They also had to tack down another spot in his retina, and put a band around his eye to try to prevent it from happening again. EWWWWE! Eye stuff is so gross!

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I was getting ready to post the pics I promised, but Todd put my camera in the diaper bag which is at the sitter's. Grrr!

It hit me as we were going to bed yesterday that it was the last night it would be just the 3 of us in the house!!! Mom and dad are coming in tonight, and the baby will be here in JUST 2 MORE DAYS!!!

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Hey guys!

Karen - The pictures of Eva are beautiful! She sounds like a great baby. Hope you are getting at least a little bit of rest.

KC - Wow. Only 2 more days. Can't wait to see if it is a boy or a girl.
Tell me a little more about your brother's eye issues. I have had floaters for a while (over 6 years) and I know that is a sign of a detached retina, but haven't had any issues yet. Actually, I am trying to see my floaters and I can't. Maybe they have finally gone away (my eyes have adjusted to "see" around them so I don't notice them unless I specifically "look" for them).

Jen - Glad that you had a good trip and can't wait to hear how things went at the doc's today.

Heather - Are you surviving at work? You always seem so busy.

Hey to everyone else!

I am so sorry that I dropped off the face of the planet for so long. We have had quite a bit of drama over the past week or so. Last Saturday we had to go into my RE because they were really concerned that I had an ectopic pg even though I had no pain because my HCG levels kept increasing. They found that I did have an ectopic pg and weren't sure if it was on my left ovary or at the very end of my tube. Since I wasn't in any pain they made an appointment for my OBGYN (my RE and my OBGYN are friends) to work me into his schedule on Monday. I am so glad that they were monitoring me so closely b/c I am afraid to think of what might have happened if they just gave me the shot and sent me on my way!

On Sunday night Jason hurt his foot playing soccer and we were at the emergency room until after 2am. Ends up he didn't break anything. Monday I went to my OBGYN and spent 4 hours there while he tried to find a way to fit me in for surgery on Tuesday b/c he was so concerned that if it was in the tubes it may rupture and I might get an infection or if it was on the ovary it may rupture and I may lose an ovary. So of course I was freaking out. And Jason wasn't there b/c he was at his own dr's appointment. He didn't break anything, but they think he has ligament damage. He is on crutches and can't put ANY weight on his foot. He is also taking painkillers which aren't really helping.

I had the surgery last Tuesday which ended up being a lap. Luckily the pg was in the tube so my ovary wasn't affected. He went ahead and removed my tube and cleaned all of the endo out of me that had built up since the last lap.

Jason couldn't take care of me b/c he can't drive or carry anything b/c of his foot so my parents had to come and stay with us for a couple of days and then his parents stayed with us for a couple of days. The recovery from this surgery has been a little longer than it has been for my other laps. But, my doc told my DH that it would be.

Summer shool started on Monday school and I am driving Jason to work and then going to work and then picking him up on my way home. But, his work is not really on the way to or from my work so we have to leave 1 1/2 hours early so that I can get to school on time. We've both been just exhausted.

I've finally talked him into going back to the doctor b/c he is still in so much pain. He goes in tomorrow. Hopefully they'll give him an estimate of when he might get better.

UGH!!! I hope that the rest of the summer goes more smoothly. I'm still not feeling great (emotionally), but I am feeling better about our chances with the next IVF. We had a good embryo, it just got a little lost. If it had implanted in the right place we would be pg right now. That makes me feel a little better about keeping on trying. I just wish we could try during the summer so that I wouldn't have to take time off of work.

Sorry for the novel, but we've had a lot going on here!

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Kathryn (33) DH (35) 2 DDogs

TTC since 12/2004
10/05 Moderate MFI
12/05 & 8/06 lap - stage IV endo
IVF #1 - no ET - no embies
IVF #2 ectopic
IVF #3 coming soon!

Kc-Wow 2 more days...wow! Easy C Vibes to you! I hope it goes great!

Kat-Well, you have had a busy and emotional and painful few weeks. I am so sorry and hope you and Jason are feeling up to snuff again soon and that the next perfect embryo has a better sense of direction! you have a great attitidue, I know its painful but I think the good attitude helps. I wish you and Jason the best...in everything going on!

Me-Yep, super busy...make that uber busy! But doing well! We are kind of reorganizing my dept some so I have been in the negotiations and budgeting which has been good.

I hope you are all having a terrific Thursday by the time you read this.

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KC-Deep breathes...calm vibes and lots of love on this last bit of being a mom of 1!

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Kat - Oh my, you have had a really tough week! I was getting worried about you, and it seems rightly so! It completely sucks that it ended this way, but you are so right to look at the positive things that it has told you. Next time you will get your forever baby! I'm sorry to hear about Jason's foot too, yikes! I hope you both continue to heal and feel much better soon.

KC - Tomorrow is the big day!!! I can't wait to hear if it's a girl or boy!! We seem to have started a girl streak!

Heather - It sounds like you have your hands full with work these days! Yay, for Thursdays right?

Me - Well, my appt was uneventful to say the least. We just met with my Dr (who is very pregnant by the way!) and talked about the dos and dont's future appts, etc., had a ton of bloodwork and scheduled my sono for tomorrow at 11:30. I'm so glad I don't have to wait much longer! I was kinda disappointed that I didn't get my u/s yesterday, but oh well. I like this situation much better with the 3 docs better than my previous Dr who was on her own, because I'll get to meet with all 3 at some point, especially while my doc is on maternity leave, so I'll know exactly who would deliver me (i.e. one of the three docs in the practice).

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Jennifer 31 Brad 32

TTC #1 since 8/04

Miscarriage/D&C - 8/05

IVF #1 - BFP!! Our precious baby girl arrived 6 1/2 weeks early and came home after 16 days in the NICU!

I'm going to post pics real quick, and then reply to everyone. Sorry they are so big. I can't get them to downsize in photobucket anymore without getting tiny.

Kian's eye


Kian's mural




Todd's mom put the finishing touches on it when she was here. They plan to add more animals and bugs when they are here in the next few weeks.

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Kat- I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. I'm glad they were still watching you so closely. I guess if there is a good side to it, you 2 can make good embies together and you won't have to have a second lap to get the endo cleaned out before your next round. And to have Jas's injury on top of all that! OY! Ligament injuries are hard to get over. I hope it heals fast.

Kat II- My brother's eye problems started with the retina issues. He had the typical lightening flashes and loss of areas of vision that the docs always tell you to watch for. He had it tacked down 2 different times. The floaters were a result of the surgeries, and they apparently were getting really bad. The docs thought they would clear up, but his fluid started getting cloudy too. So they decided to do this vitrectomy and take the fluid out. They pump the fluid out one side and gas into the other to maintain the pressure. His eye will eventually absorb the gas and replace the fluid. While they were doing that, they realized there was a small spot in his retina that had come up. So they tacked it back down and put a band around his eye. He says he can see some now if he is laying so that the fluid is on his retina (on his back). I have floaters too, but they are different. Mine aren't solids in the fluid, but are shadows of the membrane that lay on top of the retina. It peeled off a few years ago, but my retina is fine. The difference is mine follow the same track all the time instead of randomly floating around. The tell-tale signs of retina detachment are the lightening flashes and loss of areas of vision. So that is what you really need to watch for. Let your eye doc know about the floaters though since it can be a sign of problems. Does that help?

Jen- Uneventful appts are good! I'm sorry you have to wait for your u/s. Tomorrow will be a big day around here! Are you going to find out the sex...obviously not tomorrow, but when the time comes? How you feeling?

Heather- I hope things calm down soon!

Me.. just anxious and nervous. I'm ready to be done with all this, but nervous about the surgery. I'll call Laura to let her know how things went as soon as I can tomorrow! Thank you all for being there and being such a wonderful, supportive group!

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Kat- I really am so sorry that things keep piling up for you. It's bittersweet to have the success of a healthy embie- just in the wrong place. I don't know how I'd take that. Will you be able to try another IVF this summer or will it spill into the Fall? I really hope you can get preggo soon. You've been through enough.

KC- I can't believe your little baby is making it's debut tomorrow! I totally forgot about that. I knew it was soon, but time just flies!!! Are you nervous?

Karen- Congrats on your sweet little girl. The jaundice sounded like it was frightening. Normal jaundice- nothing to worry about. But, wow, the jaundice must have been scary. How is she doing now? How are YOU doing with 3 little people?

Jennifer- I'm glad you'll get your sono tomorrow. I know you are holding your breath until you get to see the munchkin again. I know I was always on the verge of being sick to my stomach with each sono. I'm sure it's even more so for you.

I'm working my butt off. I don't have time to pump much and I am being forced to wean Natalie. Natalie will be 8 months old on Saturday and it's breaking my heart to wean her. She didn't want to wean. I didn't want to wean. I just couldn't juggle the pumping... It's just so sad.

Laura--Hey, you made it to 8 months and that is a great accomplishment! Its always sad to have to wean, especially when you just can't fit in the time. But, you are a mom of 2 and a professional...there are just not enough hours in the day! I can't wait to hear from you that baby and KC are doing great!

I am going to say GIRL!!! Any other guesses?????

KC--Thinking + thoughts about you!!!

Jennifer-Uneventful appointments are great! You will have a ton of them but every one is just as reassuring as the last that everything is okay!

Me-I am doing well, I am a little melancholy (sp?). A firend of mine passed away this week, he was 76, a war veteran, one of the most uplifting, faithful, and dedicated men I have ever known. He has been a hero to so many people in this area and has been heavily involved in scouts of the years and just a stalwart in our church and the community. He had suffered some almost fatal injuries in the war and has battled back to have a normal life, even though it was a life of severe pain and eventually loosing the use of his legs in the last 5 years and being wheelchair bound. When you asked him how he was doing, he always answered "Blessed by the Lord!" Well, he had some set backs in the last few months and has had to be put in a nursing home and his health has heavily deteriorated and he has had some dementia and depression.. We heard on Wednesday that he had passed away while they were taking him out on an outing around town. We all just assumed he died of natural causes but we heard on the news that he went into Champion Firearms Shooting Range and shot himself. He had been a customer there for 14 years so no one would ever assume that he would do something like that. We are still wondering if it somehow could have been an accident since he has lost some of his mobility...but who knows. The man I knew (and have known for almost 20 years) would NEVER have done that to his family, friends, or innocent bystanders. Now we are all wondering what the medications were doing to him and everyone is just heartbroken. So, its been weighing on my mind for days...I am really more concerned with his sweet wife and kids. His son in law and grandson were also at the shooting range. I cannot even imagine their grief. Sorry to be such a downer, I just need to work this out in my head and I think I have realized that I just cannot. I believe he was just not in his right mind. Its just so unfortunate that a life lived for good and helping people has to end this way.

On to other things....I have been super busy with meetings...mainly budget and a few last interviews. Hopinf that we will have another candidate secured and accepted by next week and just one left to go but we have struggled with this one for a few months and just are having a ahrd time finding the right person.

I am glad it is Friday! I need a weekend to vaccum and dust!

Ta Ta,
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Just popping on for a second to say goodluck to KC and I'm thinking about you!! I can't wait to hear about the little bambino!! I'm on pins and needles, well for lots of reasons, lol!

BBL for personals...

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Jennifer 31 Brad 32

TTC #1 since 8/04

Miscarriage/D&C - 8/05

IVF #1 - BFP!! Our precious baby girl arrived 6 1/2 weeks early and came home after 16 days in the NICU!

I'm back from the u/s and everything looked great! The baby is measuring 9w2d with a nice strong heart rate! As were watching, he/she just started stretching and moving and grooving in there - it was so cool! I'm feeling much more calm about this pregnancy now because I admit, I was still really nervous.

Heather - What a terrible thing to happen to your friend! It's so hard to understand why people would take their own lives. So sad.

Laura - I think 8 months is great! You're a champ for doing that long even working full time!

KC - I'm waiting!!

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TTC #1 since 8/04

Miscarriage/D&C - 8/05

IVF #1 - BFP!! Our precious baby girl arrived 6 1/2 weeks early and came home after 16 days in the NICU!

Here's the new pic!

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TTC #1 since 8/04

Miscarriage/D&C - 8/05

IVF #1 - BFP!! Our precious baby girl arrived 6 1/2 weeks early and came home after 16 days in the NICU!

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17 3/4 inches
6 lbs 3 oz

Name: I'm afraid of messing it up. Will confirm spelling with KC tomorrow.

Jennifer- CONGRATS on seeing the little wiggle worm. Aren't sonos amazing??? It just awes me with the technology that we have these days. You really are in an excellent position. Are you excited?

Thanks for sharing the pic. It's gorgeous.

KC - Congratulations on your new little girl!!! I can't wait to see the pictures!!!

Laura - I'm very excited, yes! After yesterday, I'm definitely allowing myself to start believing that it is real! Of course, I still have those worries, but I suppose that the worries will never end. I just can't stop looking at the picture - much more babyish than blobish this time ! Just in case any of you are wondering, the sac and fluid are really much larger than they appear, because the munchkin is hiding in the "corner" so all the fluid and yolk sac are behind him/her to get the profile view. It sure does look tiny at that angle, making the baby look huge, LOL.

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TTC #1 since 8/04

Miscarriage/D&C - 8/05

IVF #1 - BFP!! Our precious baby girl arrived 6 1/2 weeks early and came home after 16 days in the NICU!

I was just popping in to read, but can't resist. Her name is Danielle Roisin (ro-sheen). Dani for short. We're doing great, but of course I'm pretty sore. I'll post more tomorrow with pics.

Thanks, Laura!

Jen- How beautiful!!! Congrats! Now try to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Heather- How awful. It's hard to imagine why people do these things. My prayers are with him and his family.

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YEAH KC!!!!!!!! I have been thinking about you for the last 2 days and have not been near a computer!! Yea for a girl! So tell me...where did Roisin come from? Is that another Irish name? I have never heard of it. Dani sounds like a little thing! I want to see pics of the beautiful girl! How is Kain doing?

Laura-Thanks for the update...I wish I could have checked in earlier.

Jennifer--What a beautiful baby...isn't it amazing once you can see limbs and things. Now is the time to enjoy your pregnancy...it should be good for a while but once you get in the 3rd tri, you start to feel like a barge...but the 2nd tri is good and you are almost there! Yeah for you and DH! Let the baby arrival planning begin! What is your due date?

Me-Doing fine...had the memorial service today and that was good. I think we all have just come to realize that you have to remember him for the man he was and the life he led. He led this amazing, heroic life all but the last few seconds. I just have come to realize that he was not in his right mind. I felt so sorry for the family, once you are at the funeral, usually there is closure, but I am afraid they will always be wondering what might have been.

Landry is saying "doggie" now so everything is a doggie...teddy bears, dogs, cats...you name it. he is so proud of himself, you hate to correct him!

Happy Father's Day all!

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By saying "Dani sounds like a little thing"...I am refering to her weight and length...she sounds so tiny!

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