Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[Babywhisperer]

Morning Ladies

1) Coy! You need to get your DH to help you now, you are over 35 and having a baby, and no mater what you think, its time to slow down! Take it easy, and get your DH to look after you. In fact, I'm a little angry at him that he is letting you continue to do all of this stuff in your state! I hope things go well today, let us know what happens!

2) BabyWhisperer, you know your body the best, so you could very well be right and AF is around the corner. Still until she shows, you need to have faith and think positively. As I have said, some women are positive that AF is going to show and then they get their Here is hoping that this is the case for you!

AFM - barely any change at the scan this morning. They are all inching forward at a snails pace. The Dr even said, slow and steady wins the race! Still, patience is not my middle name! Actually Alexandra is.. My point is that I just need to wait this out. He said we wouldn't be doing the egg transfer on Tuesday, that was just not going to happen. It would be delayed, and he didn't know by how much. We just need to see how they develop the next few days. I asked him about OHSS, and he said that he didn't think it would be an issue because even though I have 30 follicles, not all of them will mature. So now we wait for the afternoon call around 2pm when they will tell me what dose of medicine to take, and when they want to see me again. I am definitely going in this weekend, just not sure if it will be Saturday or Sunday.

Can I just say that I am not a patient person and I am going slowly INSANE!!!

From your lips to God's ears. I really hope you're right. Just feeling more and more like AF will show up on Sun and this will be a 26dc as it sometimes can be. Feeling achey, tired, and crampy as I can sometimes get 2 days before af. I am crossing fingers toes and eyes!

It's good that your dr is being patient, haste makes waste. I really hope you get your bfp after all of this.

 

[alicatt]

OK Folks.. Need Help!

So this morning my iPhone managed to sit in a small puddle of tea on my way to the office. Not sure how tea managed to get inside the case and sit behind it, but it did. My phone mostly works, but the microphone that picks up your voice and relays it to the person you are speaking to is not working. So now the only way to use my phone is to put the person on speakerphone. Any ideas on how to fix it?

I'm hoping to hold off on getting a new phone until the iPhone 5 comes out next week (well gets released by Apple). It might be a month before I actually get the new phone, so I need to keep this one working until then! I really don't want to have to keep using speaker, so any suggestions?

I am thinking I might try rice? Thing is that I need to be able to use the phone too, and digging into a ziploc full of rice each time it rings might not be the easiest!

 

[Babywhisperer]

OK Folks.. Need Help!

So this morning my iPhone managed to sit in a small puddle of tea on my way to the office. Not sure how tea managed to get inside the case and sit behind it, but it did. My phone mostly works, but the microphone that picks up your voice and relays it to the person you are speaking to is not working. So now the only way to use my phone is to put the person on speakerphone. Any ideas on how to fix it?

I'm hoping to hold off on getting a new phone until the iPhone 5 comes out next week (well gets released by Apple). It might be a month before I actually get the new phone, so I need to keep this one working until then! I really don't want to have to keep using speaker, so any suggestions?

I am thinking I might try rice? Thing is that I need to be able to use the phone too, and digging into a ziploc full of rice each time it rings might not be the easiest!

I've heard mixed reviews about the rice thing, but try it it can't hurt. I know I have had a phone thrown in the toilet by an ex lunatic friend and the guy at the store took it apart and used rubbing alcohol to dry it out...he used a q-tip with a little bit of alcohol and went over the mic, connections, battery...got a new battery and the phone worked. I need a new phone too, was thinking of getting the new iPhone too...what's the deal w/ the release date and when it actually hits stores??

 

[alicatt]

OK Folks.. Need Help!

So this morning my iPhone managed to sit in a small puddle of tea on my way to the office. Not sure how tea managed to get inside the case and sit behind it, but it did. My phone mostly works, but the microphone that picks up your voice and relays it to the person you are speaking to is not working. So now the only way to use my phone is to put the person on speakerphone. Any ideas on how to fix it?

I'm hoping to hold off on getting a new phone until the iPhone 5 comes out next week (well gets released by Apple). It might be a month before I actually get the new phone, so I need to keep this one working until then! I really don't want to have to keep using speaker, so any suggestions?

I am thinking I might try rice? Thing is that I need to be able to use the phone too, and digging into a ziploc full of rice each time it rings might not be the easiest!

I've heard mixed reviews about the rice thing, but try it it can't hurt. I know I have had a phone thrown in the toilet by an ex lunatic friend and the guy at the store took it apart and used rubbing alcohol to dry it out...he used a q-tip with a little bit of alcohol and went over the mic, connections, battery...got a new battery and the phone worked. I need a new phone too, was thinking of getting the new iPhone too...what's the deal w/ the release date and when it actually hits stores??

According to this site:

https://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-release-date-tipped-for-september-21-07246500/

We can pre-order now for shipment on or after Sept 21st. I am going to go to my AT&T store this weekend and get on that list. My phone is clearly on its last legs. I don't know how to open my phone? If I did I would do the alcohol thing. I even have alcohol wipes here with me from all the injections I have to do to myself

 

[Babywhisperer]

OK Folks.. Need Help!

So this morning my iPhone managed to sit in a small puddle of tea on my way to the office. Not sure how tea managed to get inside the case and sit behind it, but it did. My phone mostly works, but the microphone that picks up your voice and relays it to the person you are speaking to is not working. So now the only way to use my phone is to put the person on speakerphone. Any ideas on how to fix it?

I'm hoping to hold off on getting a new phone until the iPhone 5 comes out next week (well gets released by Apple). It might be a month before I actually get the new phone, so I need to keep this one working until then! I really don't want to have to keep using speaker, so any suggestions?



I am thinking I might try rice? Thing is that I need to be able to use the phone too, and digging into a ziploc full of rice each time it rings might not be the easiest!

I've heard mixed reviews about the rice thing, but try it it can't hurt. I know I have had a phone thrown in the toilet by an ex lunatic friend and the guy at the store took it apart and used rubbing alcohol to dry it out...he used a q-tip with a little bit of alcohol and went over the mic, connections, battery...got a new battery and the phone worked. I need a new phone too, was thinking of getting the new iPhone too...what's the deal w/ the release date and when it actually hits stores??

According to this site:

https://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-release-date-tipped-for-september-21-07246500/

We can pre-order now for shipment on or after Sept 21st. I am going to go to my AT&T store this weekend and get on that list. My phone is clearly on its last legs. I don't know how to open my phone? If I did I would do the alcohol thing. I even have alcohol wipes here with me from all the injections I have to do to myself

Thanks for that link!! I hope it dries out by itself. I had so much medical stuff when I had Lyme and had to infuse my port with antibiotics every day. I had syringes, saline, alcohol swabs, coban, iv stuff...was so happy when I got the IV out so I could throw all that crap away!

 

[alicatt]

I hear you BabyWhisperer!
I will be very happy when I no longer have to give myself injections!

Got the call from the Dr today. Still taking 6 menopur, and now we are adding the ganirelix. The menopur is supposed to make the follicles GROW, and the ganirelix is supposed to stop me from prematurely ovulating. Then I go back on Sunday morning at 9:30 for another scan and bloodwork, and we see what shape I'm in then. My ovaries are definitely taking their sweet time! Hurry up please! Each day that they are delayed is costing me an additional $432, isn't that insane? Once the Dr is satisfied with the size of my follicles, he'll order the hCG shot and then I can stop taking the ganirelix, but I think I will still have to take the menopur until the egg retrieval. Wonder when the egg retrieval will be? I think I should look back on my last cycle. If I recall they suddenly jumped a few millimeters in one day, I just can't remember what CD it was.

 

[Babywhisperer]

I hear you BabyWhisperer!
I will be very happy when I no longer have to give myself injections!

Got the call from the Dr today. Still taking 6 menopur, and now we are adding the ganirelix. The menopur is supposed to make the follicles GROW, and the ganirelix is supposed to stop me from prematurely ovulating. Then I go back on Sunday morning at 9:30 for another scan and bloodwork, and we see what shape I'm in then. My ovaries are definitely taking their sweet time! Hurry up please! Each day that they are delayed is costing me an additional $432, isn't that insane? Once the Dr is satisfied with the size of my follicles, he'll order the hCG shot and then I can stop taking the ganirelix, but I think I will still have to take the menopur until the egg retrieval. Wonder when the egg retrieval will be? I think I should look back on my last cycle. If I recall they suddenly jumped a few millimeters in one day, I just can't remember what CD it was.

What a marvel modern science is right?!? How are you feeling today?

I'm a big doubtful mess today. Bbs are not very tender, still full and heavy with blue veins, cm has moved from dry and sticky to more wet but thin not creamy and think. No other symptoms and I'm cd24 and 11 or 12dpo. Af due anywhere from Sun-Wed and I'm feeling kind of ick...on the edge of a headache, and after checking cm I feel a little crampy.

 

[alicatt]

I hear you BabyWhisperer!
I will be very happy when I no longer have to give myself injections!

Got the call from the Dr today. Still taking 6 menopur, and now we are adding the ganirelix. The menopur is supposed to make the follicles GROW, and the ganirelix is supposed to stop me from prematurely ovulating. Then I go back on Sunday morning at 9:30 for another scan and bloodwork, and we see what shape I'm in then. My ovaries are definitely taking their sweet time! Hurry up please! Each day that they are delayed is costing me an additional $432, isn't that insane? Once the Dr is satisfied with the size of my follicles, he'll order the hCG shot and then I can stop taking the ganirelix, but I think I will still have to take the menopur until the egg retrieval. Wonder when the egg retrieval will be? I think I should look back on my last cycle. If I recall they suddenly jumped a few millimeters in one day, I just can't remember what CD it was.

What a marvel modern science is right?!? How are you feeling today?

I'm a big doubtful mess today. Bbs are not very tender, still full and heavy with blue veins, cm has moved from dry and sticky to more wet but thin not creamy and think. No other symptoms and I'm cd24 and 11 or 12dpo. Af due anywhere from Sun-Wed and I'm feeling kind of ick...on the edge of a headache, and after checking cm I feel a little crampy.

AWW no fun! Sorry that you feel so icky. Why does AF have to bring cramps and pains? GRR

I feel pretty crappy myself. Had a migraine since last night but I've been masking it with tylenol (which doesn't do a good job at all). Interestingly enough I've been feeling crampy too. Can't wait until I'm finished with all these injections!

TGIF! So happy that its the weekend and I will soon be able to veg out and sleep! OMG I am so tired. Unfortunately I will have to stop at the drug store and probably the AT&T store on my way home.

 

[jm1355]

I hear you BabyWhisperer!
I will be very happy when I no longer have to give myself injections!

Got the call from the Dr today. Still taking 6 menopur, and now we are adding the ganirelix. The menopur is supposed to make the follicles GROW, and the ganirelix is supposed to stop me from prematurely ovulating. Then I go back on Sunday morning at 9:30 for another scan and bloodwork, and we see what shape I'm in then. My ovaries are definitely taking their sweet time! Hurry up please! Each day that they are delayed is costing me an additional $432, isn't that insane? Once the Dr is satisfied with the size of my follicles, he'll order the hCG shot and then I can stop taking the ganirelix, but I think I will still have to take the menopur until the egg retrieval. Wonder when the egg retrieval will be? I think I should look back on my last cycle. If I recall they suddenly jumped a few millimeters in one day, I just can't remember what CD it was.

What a marvel modern science is right?!? How are you feeling today?

I'm a big doubtful mess today. Bbs are not very tender, still full and heavy with blue veins, cm has moved from dry and sticky to more wet but thin not creamy and think. No other symptoms and I'm cd24 and 11 or 12dpo. Af due anywhere from Sun-Wed and I'm feeling kind of ick...on the edge of a headache, and after checking cm I feel a little crampy.

Stay positive BabyWhisperer...the Christian in me says to remember "And we know that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord and who have been called according to his purpose.(Rom 8:28)

I know not everyone is a Christian, but I am and when I start to feel discouraged and repeat this bible verse over and over in my mind.

Praying for you!!

~~Jess

 

[Babywhisperer]

I hear you BabyWhisperer!
I will be very happy when I no longer have to give myself injections!

Got the call from the Dr today. Still taking 6 menopur, and now we are adding the ganirelix. The menopur is supposed to make the follicles GROW, and the ganirelix is supposed to stop me from prematurely ovulating. Then I go back on Sunday morning at 9:30 for another scan and bloodwork, and we see what shape I'm in then. My ovaries are definitely taking their sweet time! Hurry up please! Each day that they are delayed is costing me an additional $432, isn't that insane? Once the Dr is satisfied with the size of my follicles, he'll order the hCG shot and then I can stop taking the ganirelix, but I think I will still have to take the menopur until the egg retrieval. Wonder when the egg retrieval will be? I think I should look back on my last cycle. If I recall they suddenly jumped a few millimeters in one day, I just can't remember what CD it was.

What a marvel modern science is right?!? How are you feeling today?

I'm a big doubtful mess today. Bbs are not very tender, still full and heavy with blue veins, cm has moved from dry and sticky to more wet but thin not creamy and think. No other symptoms and I'm cd24 and 11 or 12dpo. Af due anywhere from Sun-Wed and I'm feeling kind of ick...on the edge of a headache, and after checking cm I feel a little crampy.

Stay positive BabyWhisperer...the Christian in me says to remember "And we know that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord and who have been called according to his purpose.(Rom 8:28)

I know not everyone is a Christian, but I am and when I start to feel discouraged and repeat this bible verse over and over in my mind.

Praying for you!!

~~Jess

You just got me choked up I am a Christian and I try hard to believe even when I've been tested...hormones just make it hard! I can use all the prayers I can get. I pray for people too...I have long believed that you help others it comes back, the harder you work the luckier you get, and I live like a good Christian...coworker always tells me that...trying to keep the faith.

 

[jm1355]

I hear you BabyWhisperer!
I will be very happy when I no longer have to give myself injections!

Got the call from the Dr today. Still taking 6 menopur, and now we are adding the ganirelix. The menopur is supposed to make the follicles GROW, and the ganirelix is supposed to stop me from prematurely ovulating. Then I go back on Sunday morning at 9:30 for another scan and bloodwork, and we see what shape I'm in then. My ovaries are definitely taking their sweet time! Hurry up please! Each day that they are delayed is costing me an additional $432, isn't that insane? Once the Dr is satisfied with the size of my follicles, he'll order the hCG shot and then I can stop taking the ganirelix, but I think I will still have to take the menopur until the egg retrieval. Wonder when the egg retrieval will be? I think I should look back on my last cycle. If I recall they suddenly jumped a few millimeters in one day, I just can't remember what CD it was.

What a marvel modern science is right?!? How are you feeling today?

I'm a big doubtful mess today. Bbs are not very tender, still full and heavy with blue veins, cm has moved from dry and sticky to more wet but thin not creamy and think. No other symptoms and I'm cd24 and 11 or 12dpo. Af due anywhere from Sun-Wed and I'm feeling kind of ick...on the edge of a headache, and after checking cm I feel a little crampy.

Stay positive BabyWhisperer...the Christian in me says to remember "And we know that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord and who have been called according to his purpose.(Rom 8:28)

I know not everyone is a Christian, but I am and when I start to feel discouraged and repeat this bible verse over and over in my mind.

Praying for you!!

~~Jess

You just got me choked up I am a Christian and I try hard to believe even when I've been tested...hormones just make it hard! I can use all the prayers I can get. I pray for people too...I have long believed that you help others it comes back, the harder you work the luckier you get, and I live like a good Christian...coworker always tells me that...trying to keep the faith.

Well, remember, God said all things are possible (Matthew 19:26) ...not necessarily easy.
Another one of my favorites is Acts 4:13...I can do ALL things through Christ who goves me strength.

Hormones do make us crazy, but just refuse to give in to it! I also try a little sublingual B complex two or three times a day during my emotional moments. It really helps!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies

Ali- don't be mad at dh for letting me vacuum he got to take the girls for that period of time and that is faaaar more exhausting! Plus he doesn't have a whole lot of say in the matter, when I tell him how I am feeling he tries to stop me doing certain things...like he doesn't want me to take long walks anymore because of the cervical pressure so I have reduced how far I go, and if I don't feel up to it I just skip it. My tubby butt is starting to show though LOL!
Btw, sounds like you have your fair share of stress- when will those eggs be ready? lol, I have no patience either Sure hope you are getting some rest, and try not to worry. I remember you mentioning the follies seemed to jump leaps and bounds to at one point, so fx'd it happens soon!

Babywhisperer- try to stay positive, even if AF does show up it's just on to next month...if she does show her ugly face have you thought of trying anything else different, like maybe preseed? Do you opk? (I am tired, so I forget if you told me already...)

Jess- you are such an awesome encourager, thanks! And great info on the plug, I never knew about it either until this pregnancy when I actuallys tarted studying my body more and trying to become more educated about things. I have been feeling ok, but will be very careful so as to not get any infections, e.g., no submerged baths, et cetera... Right now I feel okay, just totally exhausted! How are you feeling lady? How is work and working out going?

AFM- deposition lasted 7 horus today. Totally worth it though as dude (opposing counsel) totally blew his cool and my attorney had to stand up and threaten to end the deposition unless he started treating me better That guy was a total butt

The girls abused my their papa all day though, they made him watch cartoons with them and bake them pizza, and play with their toys

 

[Babywhisperer]

Hi ladies

Ali- don't be mad at dh for letting me vacuum he got to take the girls for that period of time and that is faaaar more exhausting! Plus he doesn't have a whole lot of say in the matter, when I tell him how I am feeling he tries to stop me doing certain things...like he doesn't want me to take long walks anymore because of the cervical pressure so I have reduced how far I go, and if I don't feel up to it I just skip it. My tubby butt is starting to show though LOL!
Btw, sounds like you have your fair share of stress- when will those eggs be ready? lol, I have no patience either Sure hope you are getting some rest, and try not to worry. I remember you mentioning the follies seemed to jump leaps and bounds to at one point, so fx'd it happens soon!

Babywhisperer- try to stay positive, even if AF does show up it's just on to next month...if she does show her ugly face have you thought of trying anything else different, like maybe preseed? Do you opk? (I am tired, so I forget if you told me already...)

Jess- you are such an awesome encourager, thanks! And great info on the plug, I never knew about it either until this pregnancy when I actuallys tarted studying my body more and trying to become more educated about things. I have been feeling ok, but will be very careful so as to not get any infections, e.g., no submerged baths, et cetera... Right now I feel okay, just totally exhausted! How are you feeling lady? How is work and working out going?

AFM- deposition lasted 7 horus today. Totally worth it though as dude (opposing counsel) totally blew his cool and my attorney had to stand up and threaten to end the deposition unless he started treating me better That guy was a total butt

The girls abused my their papa all day though, they made him watch cartoons with them and bake them pizza, and play with their toys

Wait just a minute! The opposing counsel was hostile towards you, a very pregnant woman?? Why I outta!!! 7hrs sounds brutal, you must be tired...no dishes and vacuuming tonight!

Afm, trying to stay positive. I used opk this month, got a darker line on cd11 and morning of 12, so we bd 2x on cd11, 1x on cd12, and 1x on cd13. Just feeling really crappy, weepy, and blah. Did you speak to your Dr about the plug??

 

[alicatt]

Hi ladies

Ali- don't be mad at dh for letting me vacuum he got to take the girls for that period of time and that is faaaar more exhausting! Plus he doesn't have a whole lot of say in the matter, when I tell him how I am feeling he tries to stop me doing certain things...like he doesn't want me to take long walks anymore because of the cervical pressure so I have reduced how far I go, and if I don't feel up to it I just skip it. My tubby butt is starting to show though LOL!
Btw, sounds like you have your fair share of stress- when will those eggs be ready? lol, I have no patience either Sure hope you are getting some rest, and try not to worry. I remember you mentioning the follies seemed to jump leaps and bounds to at one point, so fx'd it happens soon!

Babywhisperer- try to stay positive, even if AF does show up it's just on to next month...if she does show her ugly face have you thought of trying anything else different, like maybe preseed? Do you opk? (I am tired, so I forget if you told me already...)

Jess- you are such an awesome encourager, thanks! And great info on the plug, I never knew about it either until this pregnancy when I actuallys tarted studying my body more and trying to become more educated about things. I have been feeling ok, but will be very careful so as to not get any infections, e.g., no submerged baths, et cetera... Right now I feel okay, just totally exhausted! How are you feeling lady? How is work and working out going?

AFM- deposition lasted 7 horus today. Totally worth it though as dude (opposing counsel) totally blew his cool and my attorney had to stand up and threaten to end the deposition unless he started treating me better That guy was a total butt

The girls abused my their papa all day though, they made him watch cartoons with them and bake them pizza, and play with their toys

Coy - I'm not angry at your DH, just hoping that somehow you can relax a little!
That is one heck of a long day! I hope you end up winning this case

I'm beat, very happy that it is the weekend and I can I plan on doing that until I can sleep no more! I bought the foundation you recommended and some new hair color that is ammonia free. I plan on coloring my hair this weekend, get that done before the embryos transfer.

They finally have me on ganirelix to stop ovulation, and I go back to the FS on Sunday morning @ 9:30. Hopefully my follicles start to grow the next 2 days, a little more than 1mm a day! I even took baby aspirin AND used my heating pad for an hour or so last night. The follicles need to GROW! You are right though, I do remember that they jumped like 4mm suddenly about 2 days before I ovulated. So maybe that will happen again.

So my friend (ex bf from like 2 years ago) got fired this week, and to top it off he found out he is diabetic. So we chatted earlier today, and I'm hoping that he can help me when we do the egg retrieval, but now I'm not so sure he is my best option? I'm more concerned about him and his lack of treatment. He said that his A1C showed that his blood sugar is consistently around 400. So when I asked him when he was going to go in and get some testing done and get on some medication, he was evasive. Said something like well.. I'm heading to Atlanta for the weekend, and then I need to get my resume fixed up and find a job. I couldn't help but feel like his priorities are out of whack. I mean if he doesn't get his diabetes under control, it won't matter if he has a job, as he could end up in the hospital or worse! IDK, should I make more of an issue of this or should I just let him do his thing? We've remained really good friends and I worry about him. Also, I think I will see if I can't find someone else to take me to my egg retrieval, I'm not sure I want him driving me around, he's probably in worse shape than I would be when sedated!

So yes, Coy, I seem to be under more stress than I would like! ARGH, seems like life just doesn't want to give any of us a break! Hopefully after a good nights sleep I will be recharged and ready to kick some a$$!!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- o my hell, your bf A1C was 400??? Not sure how much about diabetes he is familiar with but that is terrible. That means that his average reading is 400 (rather than 90 to 120) and that when it spikes (and it always does) it is probably spiking into the 600 range. He could very easily stroke. Not your best option. How about calling a cab? That's what I would do. If ya got nobody else, money always talks If he is an ex try not to worry too much. I worry like crazy about my dh but that's cause he's my hero I am sure that his doc warned him of the risks....on another note your follies will grow faster than you think, you are just impatient like I am. And you really went and bought makeup that I recommended? Taht's a first! lol! I say that because for so many years I knew NOTHING about makeup, then decided to try it I guess I am trying to make-up for red-nosed lost time And yes, it is recommended to use hair color that is ammonia free

Babywhisperer- yep he was pretty darned hostile! LOL! And I am very obviously pregnant Btw, all of what you just described could be either AF or bfp- it happens with both. Try not to worry, it's gotta be one or the other right? And you are tough, that is obvious!

 

[Grey Eyes]

My annoying little children When I got home I fixed dinner- pork chops, baked potatoe, and green salad. My oldest devoured the baked potato- believe it or not a first for my children (yes I am Irish but carbs and I don't live well together ). The little one looked at it and said "I'd rather have a hotpocket cause that's what I like" No way sister! Eat it! lol, so she is having to eat a healthy dinner amidst tears Ohhhh well.. Lol, Teagen however mumbles around a moputhful "I don't got much more butter can I have more butter?" They are such skinny girls I went ahead and gave her butter lol

 

[alicatt]

My annoying little children When I got home I fixed dinner- pork chops, baked potatoe, and green salad. My oldest devoured the baked potato- believe it or not a first for my children (yes I am Irish but carbs and I don't live well together ). The little one looked at it and said "I'd rather have a hotpocket cause that's what I like" No way sister! Eat it! lol, so she is having to eat a healthy dinner amidst tears Ohhhh well.. Lol, Teagen however mumbles around a moputhful "I don't got much more butter can I have more butter?" They are such skinny girls I went ahead and gave her butter lol

LOL! I remember looking after my cousin (I'm 12 years older than he is) and he was perhaps 3 and was having a temper trantrum because I wouldn't let him have hot dogs (without the bun) for the 3rd day in a row. He was such a little pain! I was like, really your parents let you eat hot dogs daily? Then my uncle came in, saw his son having a breakdown, and basically told me to give him what he wants. My aunt was out of town, and I think my uncle was more interested in getting him to stop the hysterics. I gave in and gave him the hot dog, but it has stuck with me to this day. I was not raised to eat differently than my parents (I mean once we could eat solid foods). We ate what they ate, and if we didn't like it we had 2 choices, eat it or go to bed hungry. Well after a few days of not eating, you eat what is in front of you! Oh and the knowledge that I wouldn't get desert if I didn't eat my liver and onions (yes liver) made me a believer in eating what was in front of you. I say this all now, but I wonder whether I will cave when I am the mom and I'm exhausted and just want to go to bed, with a screaming child that doesn't want to eat their broccoli?

 

[alicatt]

Ali- o my hell, your bf A1C was 400??? Not sure how much about diabetes he is familiar with but that is terrible. That means that his average reading is 400 (rather than 90 to 120) and that when it spikes (and it always does) it is probably spiking into the 600 range. He could very easily stroke. Not your best option. How about calling a cab? That's what I would do. If ya got nobody else, money always talks If he is an ex try not to worry too much. I worry like crazy about my dh but that's cause he's my hero I am sure that his doc warned him of the risks....on another note your follies will grow faster than you think, you are just impatient like I am. And you really went and bought makeup that I recommended? Taht's a first! lol! I say that because for so many years I knew NOTHING about makeup, then decided to try it I guess I am trying to make-up for red-nosed lost time And yes, it is recommended to use hair color that is ammonia free

Babywhisperer- yep he was pretty darned hostile! LOL! And I am very obviously pregnant Btw, all of what you just described could be either AF or bfp- it happens with both. Try not to worry, it's gotta be one or the other right? And you are tough, that is obvious!

Well I'm not sure what his A1C was, but he said it correlated to a glucose average of 400 over the past 3 months. So yes, with spikes he is probably seeing his glucose levels above 600. I tried to explain to him that this should be the priority, but he doesn't seem to get how serious it is. Maybe when he ends up in the hospital he'll get it. He is pig-headed like that. One of the reasons we broke up (well among many). We are still very close and when he's in town we do spend a lot of time together. So I guess we'll see how things go. I have a few other friends I could ask to help. If worst comes to worst, I'll see if they work with a car service that will take me to/from the appt. Problem is that I don't even know when my appt will be! Looking at my last 3 months I have O'd on CD 16, 17 and 18, which would be Wed/Fri next week. I 'think' the jump usually occurs around CD 15-16, I just don't want to keep stimming until then! But I don't think I have a choice

 

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Ali- when you become a mother you better not give in to the tantrum! Gotta be tough! Yes, I was raised the same way! Do you know how many of my moms awful meatloafs I had to cut into tiny pieces and just swallow without chewing? Seriously! Or drech something in Ketchup so you wouldn't have to taste it lol! My kids got it easy... the only reason we even had hot pockets in the house today is because I was unavailable to cook. I did however get up arly and set out preps for hot oatmeal cereal, I scrambled eggs, etc...but I guess papa caved and didn't make them eat it I make them...In fact, one day my 7 year old looked at her dinner plate and stated "I don't like green beans Moooommmmm!!! I don't like green beans..." I stared at her for a few seconds and she dropped her head and said "I know, I know...EAT IT ANYWAYS". LOL! Now she loves them

Oh, on a side note- hot dogs (Kosher all beef only) is often consumed without the bun here, mainly because the bun spikes dh's glucose .......but never with ketchup ...

 

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Wow, all this talk reminded me of stuff we had to eat as kids My gramma's awful, terrible, yet famous tomatoe soup...Recipe:

1 Gallon whole milk (yes, the WHOLE GALLON) heated through to boiling.

1 whole cube of butter (yes, BUTTER) melted into the pot of milk

3 whole tomatoes chopped and added to the milk.Heat, eat, shut up It was awful...

Then there was Gramma's Bread Pudding...Recipe:

Slice of white bread

Cup of milk

Mix and eat lol!