TTC 1st child 35+ (Please spoiler any PG news/announcements).

[Dwrgi]

Lovely wedding pic, Twinkle!

Good news about MA.

Lots of prayers for Skye & her LO.

The IUI went fine, but I felt like they rushed us through everything. My doctor performed the IUI as he was headed in to the surgery suite so he probably had an IVF related procedure to do. DH's sperm count went up, but his motility went down to 26% post-wash from 47% last time. They weren't even going to tell us the number but I asked and then clarified the previous number. DH was a bit bummed out about the number and kept saying that he had cut back his beer/wine/coffee consumption, but the doctor said it was in the normal range so nothing to worry about. I got into a little bit of a tift with the nurse (not my regular one) who said to stay for 5 minutes after the procedure and report to check out. When I said I want to stay a few minutes longer, she said, sorry but they may come knock on the door, everyone's running late today. So, I said fine, and then just stayed another 10 minutes anyway and just smiled big at her and wished her a good weekend as I was leaving. I don't expect to be pampered like I'm at a spa or anything, but I am a paying customer who has her heart & soul in this TTC thing so I want answers and respect. I really like my clinic, doctor, & my nurse & PA, don't get me wrong. This board has definitely helped me be more of an advocate for myself.

And so now ... the waiting game continues. At least for the next week or two I can hope & pray that I'm pg.

Dear Lava
I am so glad that you stuck up for yourself, and I completely agree, that we are their customers, and shouldn't be treated as if we're in some sort of cattle market. You have to go with your instinct, and that was to stay put. I'm sure that, as the doctor said that your hubby's motiliy was in normal range, then that won't be a problem. I think we have so much vested in this business, that we want everything to go perfectly, and we get so down-hearted if it doesn't. I'm sure this is perfectly normal.

Anyway, I hope you have a relaxing weekend and fingers crossed that magical things are going on inside you! Big to you hun!

 

[Dwrgi]

HA, I love your profile pic. What beautiful smiles the both of you have! I was interested in what you said about antidepressents. I have never taken any but I have several friends/family that have for various reasons. If ever in my life I feel like I need them, its now. This TTC with constant disapointment really makes me depressed like I never have been before. I'm sure you've done the research and asked your doc but are there certain antidepressants prescribed that are safe while TTC? I mentioned to DH that I think I need them but he said it may not be good to take while trying to have a baby. I actually had an appointment with another doc to talk about it but I blew the appoitnment off and never went because work was too busy.

MJ, I must be a boozer too. There were a few months where I quit completely to see if I'd get preggo but it didn't seem to make a difference. So now I don't hold back and if I feel like a glass of wine or two or three, I just do it.

Twinkle, love the profile pic! Its so good to see what every one looks like. I love to put faces with names.

Skye, I prayed for you immediately when I saw your post. Please keep us updated and know that we are all sending positive vibes your way. I'll continue to keep praying for you.

Dwrgi, I have always been so confused about SA results. My DH seems to be on the low side. I think you and I chatted about this before. I'm curious to see what happens with this IUI as far as his SA. Last one wasn't good at all and that was after he quit smoking, cut back on caffeine and started taking vitamins consistently.

Lava, I was going to take MA's advice too and lay on the table for longer this IUI (which I think will be Monday). I can't believe the nurse rushed you out of there. I think thats rude. Think of all the times we've had to wait in the doctors office twiddling our thumbs. I'm glad you stuck to your guns and just laid there. I've actually been considering taking a sofcup with me to the IUI and putting that in before I get off the table. I wonder if that would be okay to do. FX'd for you on your 2ww.

AFM, I went for my scan today and had 4 follies but only two that they think may do anything. He wants me to take a shot of Bravelle tonight and come in for another scan tomorrow. I'm thinking the IUI will probably be Monday. I got invited to a girls only martini party tonight but I'm kind of in a funk and don't feel like going now. I hate feeling like this. I think I got disapointed after leaving the docs because I was expecting more and bigger follies since they did increase my dosage of meds this time. One thing that did put me in a good mood is that I had some canvases framed by a local artist I know and I got them back today. Two of them are portraits of my fur babies, one of them DH painted for me for Valentine's one year (he is an artist). She also had 2 paintings of hummingbirds she did that she matted and framed the prints for me. Hummingbirds are special to DH and I. We both wanted to get a special tattoo for us after we got married. I researched and we both have the Native American symbol of 2 hummingbirds tattooed on our wrists. Hummingbirds signify devotion, eternity and defenders of their territory. We thought this was fitting for us and when we hold hands, they touch because we have them on opposite wrists. We have a hummingbird feeder on our porch and we also have a birdbath in our front yard that has hummingbirds sculpted on it. I can't wait to show him the prints when he gets home tonight.

MissyT-I just HAD to say that I wish I had legs like yours!! Mine are like flabby lumps of sausages!!! Your canvasses sound really lovely, and obviously very meaningful to you and your DH-it is things like these, that bond people and help create a happy home. I love the hummingbird tattoo idea-what a lovely, thoughtful thing to do. You sound very happy with your DH, which is wonderful.

As for the follies, it is clear that our bodies all react differently to the meds, and, as Skye says, they will continue to grow, so by Monday hopefully, you will have two brilliant follies and two on the bench, ready to take over. So, fingers crossed to you that Monday will be your day-I'm sending you big hugs. Enjoy your weekend, in the meantime!

 

[Dwrgi]

HA, I love your profile pic. What beautiful smiles the both of you have! I was interested in what you said about antidepressents. I have never taken any but I have several friends/family that have for various reasons. If ever in my life I feel like I need them, its now. This TTC with constant disapointment really makes me depressed like I never have been before. I'm sure you've done the research and asked your doc but are there certain antidepressants prescribed that are safe while TTC? I mentioned to DH that I think I need them but he said it may not be good to take while trying to have a baby. I actually had an appointment with another doc to talk about it but I blew the appoitnment off and never went because work was too busy.

MJ, I must be a boozer too. There were a few months where I quit completely to see if I'd get preggo but it didn't seem to make a difference. So now I don't hold back and if I feel like a glass of wine or two or three, I just do it.

Twinkle, love the profile pic! Its so good to see what every one looks like. I love to put faces with names.

Skye, I prayed for you immediately when I saw your post. Please keep us updated and know that we are all sending positive vibes your way. I'll continue to keep praying for you.

Dwrgi, I have always been so confused about SA results. My DH seems to be on the low side. I think you and I chatted about this before. I'm curious to see what happens with this IUI as far as his SA. Last one wasn't good at all and that was after he quit smoking, cut back on caffeine and started taking vitamins consistently.

Lava, I was going to take MA's advice too and lay on the table for longer this IUI (which I think will be Monday). I can't believe the nurse rushed you out of there. I think thats rude. Think of all the times we've had to wait in the doctors office twiddling our thumbs. I'm glad you stuck to your guns and just laid there. I've actually been considering taking a sofcup with me to the IUI and putting that in before I get off the table. I wonder if that would be okay to do. FX'd for you on your 2ww.

AFM, I went for my scan today and had 4 follies but only two that they think may do anything. He wants me to take a shot of Bravelle tonight and come in for another scan tomorrow. I'm thinking the IUI will probably be Monday. I got invited to a girls only martini party tonight but I'm kind of in a funk and don't feel like going now. I hate feeling like this. I think I got disapointed after leaving the docs because I was expecting more and bigger follies since they did increase my dosage of meds this time. One thing that did put me in a good mood is that I had some canvases framed by a local artist I know and I got them back today. Two of them are portraits of my fur babies, one of them DH painted for me for Valentine's one year (he is an artist). She also had 2 paintings of hummingbirds she did that she matted and framed the prints for me. Hummingbirds are special to DH and I. We both wanted to get a special tattoo for us after we got married. I researched and we both have the Native American symbol of 2 hummingbirds tattooed on our wrists. Hummingbirds signify devotion, eternity and defenders of their territory. We thought this was fitting for us and when we hold hands, they touch because we have them on opposite wrists. We have a hummingbird feeder on our porch and we also have a birdbath in our front yard that has hummingbirds sculpted on it. I can't wait to show him the prints when he gets home tonight.

Sorry, I forgot to say that I too feel that I need to take some anti-depressants. This is the hardest thing I have ever done, and I am constantly surrounded by pregnant women, or women who've just had babies. As the time has gone on, I find dealing with the evil hag even harder, and I get tearful over the slightest thing. I guess it is simply exhausting. It has also had a detrimental effect on my relationship with my OH-we argue over the slightest thing, and I know this is because of the strain that we are under. My friend said to me, that if we get through this, we will get through anything, and I think she's right.

I did see my doc a few months back, and he said not to take anti-depressants, but clearly there are meds that don't affect conception, so I am interested in finding out about those. It might be a good idea for you to look into this too-I feel that the more help we can have along this (oven tortuous) journey, the better! Good luck to you hun, and hope that your DH loved the canvasses!
xxxx

 

[Neversaynever]

MA, so happy it all went well

Skye, thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way

Lava, good on you for laying down as long as needed and good luck for this cycle

missyT, love the pic and the humming bird tattoos

I can't remember where everybody is in their cycle Im sorry

HA, as ever, full of info and love you photo too. Still enjoying your break?

Padbrat, good to see you back on here in the nicest possible way

Ginger, FM, nikki the whatever founder Dwrgi, praying, onmymind, lynnb sorry you had spotting but for all clear and I know I've missed people...
Jocr, hope your back on your feet after the lap... to anyone else I've missed
Oh twinkle, love the pic baby4mj, love the cat pics

AFM, on the old every other day routine and hoping I don't get sucked in like last month!

A xXx

 

[Butterfly67]

MA this whole thing is so emotional your story made me cry but am pleased for you, praying for you and for Skye too.

To the ladies talking about antidepressants, I was taking them a long time back for other reasons so know they can help but yes maybe not good when TTC. I have been doing some research on Vitamin B just recently and it seems that vitamin b12 in particular might help.

I would love to put a profile pic up as it does help you connect more with people but at the moment I am living in a country where sex outside marriage is illegal so I don't want to tempt fate and would prefer to remain anonymous until i get back to the UK. Also no-one knows I am on this journey apart from a couple of close friends so I don't want to chance people I vaguely know finding out...

 

[skye2010]

Girls just a quick update, than I will catch up when I have more time.
Basically the dr saw a sac in the scan with a placenta around it. I'm only 5,5 weeks gone so he didn't see any baby which was expected. He said it was in the right place. And sometimes the numbers don't rise as much as expected. He said he can't tell if the pregnancy is good yet but I am still pregnant. I started crying before the scan so I think he got a bit shocked and was carefull not to scare me anymore. Everone says the clinic has high standards and they are very strict with doubling numbers. There was another girl a few weeks ago whose numbers were slow and she was really worried quite a while but she is still pregnant with a heartbeat. I'm not totally relieved but much better now cry: all night). Thanx so much to all of you. I love u all girls. xxxx

 

[Neversaynever]

Skye, I've been checking all day waiting for your news you're still pregnant, keep positive. I know it's hard and emotional but your little bean is tiny and growing.

Will keep up my positive thinking for you

XxX

 

[Baby4MJ]

Girls just a quick update, than I will catch up when I have more time.
Basically the dr saw a sac in the scan with a placenta around it. I'm only 5,5 weeks gone so he didn't see any baby which was expected. He said it was in the right place. And sometimes the numbers don't rise as much as expected. He said he can't tell if the pregnancy is good yet but I am still pregnant. I started crying before the scan so I think he got a bit shocked and was carefull not to scare me anymore. Everone says the clinic has high standards and they are very strict with doubling numbers. There was another girl a few weeks ago whose numbers were slow and she was really worried quite a while but she is still pregnant with a heartbeat. I'm not totally relieved but much better now cry: all night). Thanx so much to all of you. I love u all girls. xxxx

Keep the faith, skye. I know it's not easy but I'm still sending prayers up for you that all will be well

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Girls just a quick update, than I will catch up when I have more time.
Basically the dr saw a sac in the scan with a placenta around it. I'm only 5,5 weeks gone so he didn't see any baby which was expected. He said it was in the right place. And sometimes the numbers don't rise as much as expected. He said he can't tell if the pregnancy is good yet but I am still pregnant. I started crying before the scan so I think he got a bit shocked and was carefull not to scare me anymore. Everone says the clinic has high standards and they are very strict with doubling numbers. There was another girl a few weeks ago whose numbers were slow and she was really worried quite a while but she is still pregnant with a heartbeat. I'm not totally relieved but much better now cry: all night). Thanx so much to all of you. I love u all girls. xxxx

See?! I told you darling. Your still quite early and it's expected. You should start seeing everything between 6 and 8 weeks. I think Dr.'s can be a bit skeptical too early sometimes and freak the heck out of their patients. I wish I could give you some added peace, but the truth is that I've been there and nothing anybody says makes it better unless you see it for yourself. God can give you the peace that I can't. May He cover you with love, bless your numbers and continue to keep this little one safe. May He put a protective wall up around him or her and continue to form every cell and organ on schedule and may you find your arms filled with baby in 9months in Jesus name I pray...Amen!

 

[missyt]

HA, thanks for the information on antidepressents. It reallys helps knowing that infertility is recognized as something that can cause depression.

Onmymind, I did go to the party afterall and I'm glad I did. It took my mind off of TTC for at least a few hours.

MA, so glad everything is looking good. I keep praying for you knowing how much you have been through already. When my cousin and his wife were pregnant with their 2nd, she was on bedrest. My spring break from college that year I took care of their 18 month old for a week. I still can't believe the girl whose diapers I changed is driving a car now! Anyway, I know she had issues with her spleen but the baby turned out fine and they even ended up having a 3rd after that.

Skye, I'm still praying for you and your healthy pregnancy. It sounds like the news was positive but I can't blame you at all for being worried. I'm a worrywart and I'd be the same way.

Dwrgi, love the profile pic! I can totally relate about wanting to be a hermit. I get that way too and I hate it because before TTC, that wasn't me. I hope we all get through this soon and be social moms with our little ones.

AFM, went for my scan today. They only measured 3 at 19, 14 and 10. They weren't sure if I should trigger tonight or take another Bravelle injection. I'm still waiting for them to call with my bw results. I scheduled my IUI for Monday. I'm just not feeling very positive about it this time because it doesn't seem like I responded that well to all this extra meds. I'm really tired of going for all this monitoring and injections. If this one doesn't work, I need a break. I'm really getting burnt out from all of this, physically and emotionally.

 

[skye2010]

Missy how big is the ideal egg before trigger. I almost feel like waiting another day might be good. You have 3 bigger eggs which is a good number. They could mature more by waiting but I don't know the risk. I guess they will check your eastrogen levels and see if they can keep you a bit longer. There was an injection we used in IVF for keeping the eastrogen levels at bay which is called cetrotide. I guess Bravelle does the same thing. Sweety I know this is your 4th IUi and each time it's all nerves, blood tests, meds. It is very tiring and nerve wrecking. But it's almost finished for this round. You are almost done so don't get demoralised. This might be your lucky one. I remember the girls who needed a boost for the eggs growth used to use a hot water bottle towards the end. But not sure if they use it after the trigger. If you have a chance ask your specialist if that would be a good idea? Also I hope you are consuming a lot of proteins. I'm sending you loads and loads of growing vibes.

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Missy, I see your on bravelle. What else are you taking in combination? I hope they wait another day or two before releasing. your almost there hun!

If you need that break for sanity, take a month off and star again with a fresh mind. I for one am hoping you see change overnight. It's all about the timing! I'd love to hear you have that bfp!

 

[skye2010]

MA pheeew indeed!! What a relief to hear that you and Amelia is doing well. Hopefully the cerciage would keep it together untill your 9 months is up.

Twinkie, you both look so cute in the photo, I love weddings and wedding photos It's just so nice to know all you girl's face. It feels even more like a family. ))))

Nikki, did you have any ewcm? That is a very good indication of ovulation.

Dwrgi, again a lovely picture You guys look great and fun together. I dunno how the sperm count numbers work. It sounds like it actually improved quite a lot. So the tablets must be working. But the good news is ICSI treatment doesn't necessarily need great numbers. You can even get a sperm sample frozen beforehand if your DH's sperm samples vary. They can defreeze it in case the sample that day isn't ideal. Dwrgi I'm sure both you and DH will get through it. I have had some of the most horrible arguements with DH while I was all wired up about TTC. It just happens cause sthg's gotta give after all that heartache. But you just forget it all and look forward. Taking antidepressants is a big decision. If it's absolutely necessary to keep you going on daily basis than it definitely is a good idea. This is a very individual decision.

Mpepe I was very worried about you last time you left. If you don't mind me asking did you actually have an ectopic or not? Cause you were worried about damaging your tube. I'm just asking cause I was concerned but you don' need to talk about it if you don't want to.

Baby4MJ lot's of long term TTCing girls swear by a sneaky boozer weekend I check out the BFP anouncements from time to time. It's really a confidence booster.

Onmymind London's weather isn't far off. Except you never know when it will change. This year the spring has stayed surprisingly well but a few years ago we didn't see the sun through out nor the spring or the summer.


HA I think antidepressants definitely makes sense if they don't interfere with the conception and pregnancy. I almost felt like somebody stabbed me yesterday when the nurse told me my numbers were not rising well. I couldn't sleep and I kept crying all he way to the clinic. It wasn't even anything near mc. I can't imagine what a painful experience it would be. + all the accumulated stress of watching out for af, ov, opks, bedding times, insensitive comments, feeling guilty and inadequate etc... It's just dreadful. And no one really offer us a shoulder unless they've experienced it. It is a very draining experience as it prolongs.

Nevernever, thank you sweety. Good luck with bedding, for you too.

Butterfly it took me a good quite few years to add a pict so don't worry hon. Whatever you feel comfortable with.

Lava & FM good luck with the dreaded wait

AFM I am feeling a lot better after all your lovely messages. I think the drs are being a little cautious and they really scared me last night. I am starting the steroids tomorrow morning to give the bb a bit more boost. I'll also try to consume more proteins.

Padbrat I will write your msg tomorow xxx

 

[Dwrgi]

MA pheeew indeed!! What a relief to hear that you and Amelia is doing well. Hopefully the cerciage would keep it together untill your 9 months is up.

Twinkie, you both look so cute in the photo, I love weddings and wedding photos It's just so nice to know all you girl's face. It feels even more like a family. ))))

Nikki, did you have any ewcm? That is a very good indication of ovulation.

Dwrgi, again a lovely picture You guys look great and fun together. I dunno how the sperm count numbers work. It sounds like it actually improved quite a lot. So the tablets must be working. But the good news is ICSI treatment doesn't necessarily need great numbers. You can even get a sperm sample frozen beforehand if your DH's sperm samples vary. They can defreeze it in case the sample that day isn't ideal. Dwrgi I'm sure both you and DH will get through it. I have had some of the most horrible arguements with DH while I was all wired up about TTC. It just happens cause sthg's gotta give after all that heartache. But you just forget it all and look forward. Taking antidepressants is a big decision. If it's absolutely necessary to keep you going on daily basis than it definitely is a good idea. This is a very individual decision.

Mpepe I was very worried about you last time you left. If you don't mind me asking did you actually have an ectopic or not? Cause you were worried about damaging your tube. I'm just asking cause I was concerned but you don' need to talk about it if you don't want to.

Baby4MJ lot's of long term TTCing girls swear by a sneaky boozer weekend I check out the BFP anouncements from time to time. It's really a confidence booster.

Onmymind London's weather isn't far off. Except you never know when it will change. This year the spring has stayed surprisingly well but a few years ago we didn't see the sun through out nor the spring or the summer.


HA I think antidepressants definitely makes sense if they don't interfere with the conception and pregnancy. I almost felt like somebody stabbed me yesterday when the nurse told me my numbers were not rising well. I couldn't sleep and I kept crying all he way to the clinic. It wasn't even anything near mc. I can't imagine what a painful experience it would be. + all the accumulated stress of watching out for af, ov, opks, bedding times, insensitive comments, feeling guilty and inadequate etc... It's just dreadful. And no one really offer us a shoulder unless they've experienced it. It is a very draining experience as it prolongs.

Nevernever, thank you sweety. Good luck with bedding, for you too.

Butterfly it took me a good quite few years to add a pict so don't worry hon. Whatever you feel comfortable with.

Lava & FM good luck with the dreaded wait

AFM I am feeling a lot better after all your lovely messages. I think the drs are being a little cautious and they really scared me last night. I am starting the steroids tomorrow morning to give the bb a bit more boost. I'll also try to consume more proteins.

Padbrat I will write your msg tomorow xxx

Thanks for this, Skye. In my own mind, I think it is brilliant that he has gone from 13% motility to 64% now. I can't get over it. On Friday I felt really dejected because I thought his count was really low, but now I'm feeling more rational, and the actual count itself was okay before, so It may have just been some fluke. So, I took a opk test this morning-negative. So, tomorrow, fingers crossed, day 14 will be positive and then humpy bumpy here we come!!! Feel so much better now motility fig has gone up-positive thinking is the way forward with me now.

It sounds as if what they saw in the scan is normal, and if they are starting you on steroids, then that's a good thing also-it is so reassuring when they are doing something productive to help, it takes a lot of the pressure off you. Numbers do stall and then suddenly leap up-everybody's body is different, so hang on in there! And get yourself lots and lots of protein-it will all help!

Thinking of you hun,
Love, Axxx

 

[Dwrgi]

HA, thanks for the information on antidepressents. It reallys helps knowing that infertility is recognized as something that can cause depression.

Onmymind, I did go to the party afterall and I'm glad I did. It took my mind off of TTC for at least a few hours.

MA, so glad everything is looking good. I keep praying for you knowing how much you have been through already. When my cousin and his wife were pregnant with their 2nd, she was on bedrest. My spring break from college that year I took care of their 18 month old for a week. I still can't believe the girl whose diapers I changed is driving a car now! Anyway, I know she had issues with her spleen but the baby turned out fine and they even ended up having a 3rd after that.

Skye, I'm still praying for you and your healthy pregnancy. It sounds like the news was positive but I can't blame you at all for being worried. I'm a worrywart and I'd be the same way.

Dwrgi, love the profile pic! I can totally relate about wanting to be a hermit. I get that way too and I hate it because before TTC, that wasn't me. I hope we all get through this soon and be social moms with our little ones.

AFM, went for my scan today. They only measured 3 at 19, 14 and 10. They weren't sure if I should trigger tonight or take another Bravelle injection. I'm still waiting for them to call with my bw results. I scheduled my IUI for Monday. I'm just not feeling very positive about it this time because it doesn't seem like I responded that well to all this extra meds. I'm really tired of going for all this monitoring and injections. If this one doesn't work, I need a break. I'm really getting burnt out from all of this, physically and emotionally.

MissyT-just wanted to wish you good luck. Sounds like an extra day may be a good idea. Hang on in there and try and remain positive. Lots of luck and lost of sticky sticky to you!
xx

 

[skye2010]

Girls, my friend just forwarded this article to me about how autoimmune treatment helps with women who has unexplained fertility issues, multiple miscarriages. It is the serum I was given the other day. And guess what it was? It was made off egg yolks and soy fat. Basically the protein and the fat helps to suppress your badly behaved immune cells from attacking the embryo. Anyway I know it's not the same thing but I decided to eat more eggs after reading that...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/...-shes-injected-yolk-CHICKEN-EGG.html?ITO=1490

 

[lavalux]

That is excellent news, Skye! I bet you are relieved and it is a reminder to all of us that getting our BFP isn't the end of the road, it's the beginning of new reasons to worry so we better get lots of practice at thinking positive and coping with stress now. We can use it when our babies grow up into kindergartners and get lost in a store or when they are teenagers and take the car to go out at night with their friends. Lots of vigilance, being proactive, and then patience & positive thoughts.

Missyt,
I'll be sending you good vibes and saying prayers that your IUI on Monday is successful!

We have a guest in town staying with us this weekend (one of my good girlfriends from Birmingham) and I need to go and make breakfast. Think I'll make scrambled eggs!

 

[skye2010]

Woow Lava, I just had a chance to read your article. It was brilliant. I will share the link again in case anyone wants to read it and they wouldn't need to scroll back to your orriginal msg. It is about how DH's should learn to behave when they're experiencing infertility.

https://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-17...sbands_1_infertility-ivf-flowers?_s=PM:LIVING

Missy what was the verdict in the end hon? When r u triggering?

Dwrgi good luck with the piping hot TTC. Hahhahahaa.

AFM another scan is required tomorrow, dunno why. I will relax once I see the heartbeat and the baby.

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi ladies,

Just stopping in to say hello. I haven't mentioned it but I wanted to say I LOVE, love, LOVE all the avatar pics. Your all beautiful women!

 

[luvmydoggies]

Hello Girls!
I have been lurking mostly. I have to say...I love all the profile pics...you are all so beautiful. I will put one up of my dh and I...maybe tomorrow.

This will not be a very long message but I wanted to at least write a little one.

Skye.....so glad everything is okay!!!!!

Missy- GL on your IUI tomorrow. Praying that you get your bfp!

Lava- Good for standing up for yourself...some dr./nurses can be really inconsiderate sometimes....glad you gave her the big smile on your way out.

Mommysangel- Glad that everything is okay with you and your baby girl.

Dwrgi- You and your dh are so gorgeous! I love your pic. Glad to hear dh's improved greatly!

I also wanted to add in that I am on antidepressants and other meds b/c I am diagnosed Bipolar/Manic Depressive and have to be on them. I really wish, I didn't have to but it's my reality. My dr. says the same thing that HappyAuntie was talking about....I can basically pass on depression to the baby and am at a higher risk of post par. depression. I will not be able to breast feed. With being on antidepressants/other meds, I have put on some weight, so I'm struggling with that to. Hope I wasn't a downer but felt close enough to you girls to share.

Sorry, if I didn't mention everyone but I'm sending you all

Will write more tomorrow. night night