Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[alicatt]

Hi Ladies..

Nothing new here.. thought I was getting a cold, I was horribly stuffy and was up until 2am with my nose like a tap. Loaded up on vitamins, took a benadryl.. didn't do anything, took a xanax to calm my mind.. nothing, finally at 1:30 this morning I took some cough medicine. Was sleeping by 2am, and woke up able to breathe! YAY! I'm totally exhausted now though. Could lie down on my office floor and go to sleep! TGIF.. sleep is definitely on the agenda! BTW.. I don't take xanax often, and definitely not when I'm TTC. It is a sleep aid to me, helps me turn my brain off so it is not at night. It works well for that! So now I just want to curl into a ball and sleep

Coy - we all know the case is ludicrous, so maybe now that they have to furnish the discovery to the prosecutor they are realizing that they have no case! Let's hope! Go for the criminology, sounds like you enjoy the challenge.

 

[never_give_up]

Coy what career did you have in mind with criminology and psychology?

Wishing all you ladies a great weekend!!

See I said yesterday morning how I thought the 10th would be the day for Phil

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- sounds like maybe the gardners stirred up some allergens perhaps? May acct for your inability to breath last night!

Chantal...can I just say your chart looks freaking awesome!! Lol, you bd'd perfect also You are 9 dpo eeek! R U going to poas? Um, please? we bnb'ers love it when ladies get to poas w/hpt addicts lol!

My current field of study is prepping me for law school. My attorney is encouraging me to move (I wonder why LOL!) and mentioned a new law school in Boise! Maybe?

 

[AngelSerenity]

Evening ladies just popping in to say hi. I'm avoiding BnB for some reason but I think it's really because my redundancy consultation has started and reality has hit home. I've put in for loads of jobs, most of them outside my interest field as there are so few opportunities, I've only heard from a few of them and had 2 interview offers . I attended one which was a complete waste of time and energy, the other I had to pull out of as the city is a terrible place to live in (Glasgow).

So my TTC thoughts, my ticking biological clock and RMCs have been pushed into the background a little, which I think is leading to the heightened stress, if you all understand that!!!!!!!!

I'm frazzled, I got blood tests done a fortnight ago as my hair started falling out after my 6th MC in September. They can't find anything wrong so it looks like it is stress related . The good thing is my scalp is not appearing thin or bald anywhere, thank goodness

But get this, I've had itchy armpits as well which started about the same time so I'm not totally convinced it's just stress? Strange or what?

I'll try and catch a few quiet hours this weekend to catch up.

Sorry for the selfish post but I've so many pages to read and I don't have time this evening, I'd feel rude answering to only a couple of you xoxo

 

[Grey Eyes]

Evening ladies just popping in to say hi. I'm avoiding BnB for some reason but I think it's really because my redundancy consultation has started and reality has hit home. I've put in for loads of jobs, most of them outside my interest field as there are so few opportunities, I've only heard from a few of them and had 2 interview offers . I attended one which was a complete waste of time and energy, the other I had to pull out of as the city is a terrible place to live in (Glasgow).

So my TTC thoughts, my ticking biological clock and RMCs have been pushed into the background a little, which I think is leading to the heightened stress, if you all understand that!!!!!!!!

I'm frazzled, I got blood tests done a fortnight ago as my hair started falling out after my 6th MC in September. They can't find anything wrong so it looks like it is stress related . The good thing is my scalp is not appearing thin or bald anywhere, thank goodness

But get this, I've had itchy armpits as well which started about the same time so I'm not totally convinced it's just stress? Strange or what?

I'll try and catch a few quiet hours this weekend to catch up.

Sorry for the selfish post but I've so many pages to read and I don't have time this evening, I'd feel rude answering to only a couple of you xoxo

Angel- glad to hear from you! Yes, it all sounds stress related, maybe focusing on a job and grab a few beers here and there to destress Seriously though- if I wanted to destress it would def include maybe a bottle of red wine? Some quiet space? lol! Try not to be too worried hon, it's obvious you can get prego, what does the doc think about prog supps next time you get pregnant? I am trying to remember if we have discussed it or not....

Why is Glasgow a bad place to live? I would love to visit!

 

[AngelSerenity]

Evening ladies just popping in to say hi. I'm avoiding BnB for some reason but I think it's really because my redundancy consultation has started and reality has hit home. I've put in for loads of jobs, most of them outside my interest field as there are so few opportunities, I've only heard from a few of them and had 2 interview offers . I attended one which was a complete waste of time and energy, the other I had to pull out of as the city is a terrible place to live in (Glasgow).

So my TTC thoughts, my ticking biological clock and RMCs have been pushed into the background a little, which I think is leading to the heightened stress, if you all understand that!!!!!!!!

I'm frazzled, I got blood tests done a fortnight ago as my hair started falling out after my 6th MC in September. They can't find anything wrong so it looks like it is stress related . The good thing is my scalp is not appearing thin or bald anywhere, thank goodness

But get this, I've had itchy armpits as well which started about the same time so I'm not totally convinced it's just stress? Strange or what?

I'll try and catch a few quiet hours this weekend to catch up.

Sorry for the selfish post but I've so many pages to read and I don't have time this evening, I'd feel rude answering to only a couple of you xoxo

Angel- glad to hear from you! Yes, it all sounds stress related, maybe focusing on a job and grab a few beers here and there to destress Seriously though- if I wanted to destress it would def include maybe a bottle of red wine? Some quiet space? lol! Try not to be too worried hon, it's obvious you can get prego, what does the doc think about prog supps next time you get pregnant? I am trying to remember if we have discussed it or not....

Why is Glasgow a bad place to live? I would love to visit!

Yeap, progesterone is on the protocol from next BFP Coy . I think my gut is telling me to wait until next month at least, another 4 weeks won't hurt in the scheme of things hopefully. I'll see what mood DH and I are in at the weekend as ovulation is due soon lol.


I suppose I should be considerate about what I say about Glasgow. Scotland is BEAUTIFUL but Glasgow has had a long history of unemployment, crime and drugs. It has greatly improved over the past 10-15 years so I put in for a job there. But when I got offered the interview I looked into it more as we thought we could live in a village close-by. It turns out the employment opportunities for my DH are probably even worse than where we are now, and he is currently on a reduced week also facing redundancy . With that now known fact and that Glasgow for me still appears a little grimy with still some major social deprivation figures accompanied with the stereotypical crime and drugs rates in areas I thought no thanks, I don't want to bring my child up around that.

Of course I'm sure there are some nice areas of Glasgow and I cant tarnish the entire city but for me it just isn't worth the risk. We've all lived in different areas I think on this thread so I'm sure you can relate to where the risks are for each of us in deciding if that area is right or not.


Hope that gorgeous brood of yours is keeping well Coy xo

 

[never_give_up]

Ali- sounds like maybe the gardners stirred up some allergens perhaps? May acct for your inability to breath last night!

Chantal...can I just say your chart looks freaking awesome!! Lol, you bd'd perfect also You are 9 dpo eeek! R U going to poas? Um, please? we bnb'ers love it when ladies get to poas w/hpt addicts lol!

My current field of study is prepping me for law school. My attorney is encouraging me to move (I wonder why LOL!) and mentioned a new law school in Boise! Maybe?

Coy you are very encouraging, thanks. My ovulation charts often look promising but I have been disappointed too many times that's why I dont test till the day before af is due but if temp drops then I test at all. My breasts get sore now for the whole week before af due (fibrocystic breasts) so can's even count that as an early pregnancy symptom. Since dh and I have been told that we don't make good embryos I don't get my hopes up. Like Ali I have implantation issues. I will test the day before af is due if it will make you happy

Law school sounds exciting. Lawyers make good money Boise is in Idaho. Not sure what it's like there. Will have to google it. I have only seen the East Coast so far. I am looking forward to visiting more of USA. I would also like to visit more of Canada too like Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.

Angel- Don't feel like you have to read all posts. We like to hear form you. Are you from Scotland? That has to be my favorite accent How come your doctor only wants to start progesterone after you are pregnant? I thought it is supposed to be taken right after ovulation. I am considering taking natural progesterone next month since with the 2 ivf's I had no severe cramps. Did you get your thyroid checked? I have always had excessive hair shedding due to an overactive thyroid and even now that it is normal still sheds but not as much.

Ali- That is good news that you don't have the flu and just allergies. I thought of you today when Dr Oz talked about magnesium for headaches.

 

[Samsfan]

Jen--- I so agree with you. I call it the dumbing of this country. Unbelievable!

Ali- Everyone around me is sick also.. stay healthy and away from large crowds.

Every wash your hands this flu is out of control

It just makes you shake your head! UGH. Oh well what can you do?

I also now have a whole different attitude about accidental pregnancy. I can't make it happen, and after all I have learned, it is a wonder anyone ever gets pregnant, then some people ovulate like slot machines and accidentally have not one but several children. Have any of you seen the beginning of Idiocracy? My situation with my husband makes me think of that; we both have IQs above 160, are healthy, and reasonably attractive. And infertile. Meanwhile every moron I know is cranking out the kids with reckless abandon. Ah, yes.

 

[Samsfan]

Babywhisperer- I think Alicatt hit it on the head. Just have lots of sex. I wish I would follow that advice. I'm always so tired. Work gets to me and all these appointments.

So today I went to my endocrinologist. Okay, so he prefers that I wait for all my tests to come back which he just ordered today and see him again on February 1st before doing IVF. I have Hashimotos disease and he said that could be impairing my ability to have a child and even if I get pregnant it could hurt my chances of staying pregnant. So ordered blood tests and a thyroid sonogram. I'm so tired of all of these appointments. I had my mammogram today and I managed to get in the thyroid sonogram after work.

Last night I woke up at 3:30 with chest pain, sweating and this morning I woke up to blood all over my pillow. He chested my heart... seems it was a coincidence. I have a chest muscle strain and the bloody nose just happened. Must be the dry air...because my bp was 100 over 70. Idk ladies.. but I'm too tired to wah wah.

Where is Phil???

 

[Samsfan]

Coy -- I don't know if I should encourage you into law or discourage you. It is a great field. You can do anything with it, but it is very demanding and sometimes the cost is not worth the extra effort. I went to law school and I wouldn't change that... but sometimes I don't know if its the best field.

Angel- Get a massage... You need relaxation techniques. Acupuncture is great for relaxing. Yoga! Working out! A hot bathe.. just focusing on your warm and fuzzy thoughts!

Ali- So annoying about your massage therapist. I would suggest getting a new one. Very unprofessional.


Sorry for the multiple posts, but I am so tired and I'm trying to catch up. When I'm tired, I can only focus on a couple of thoughts at a time.

Ali- sounds like maybe the gardners stirred up some allergens perhaps? May acct for your inability to breath last night!

Chantal...can I just say your chart looks freaking awesome!! Lol, you bd'd perfect also You are 9 dpo eeek! R U going to poas? Um, please? we bnb'ers love it when ladies get to poas w/hpt addicts lol!

My current field of study is prepping me for law school. My attorney is encouraging me to move (I wonder why LOL!) and mentioned a new law school in Boise! Maybe?

 

[Babywhisperer]

Babywhisperer- Wow, glad you got your dh to admit about the propecia. Plus if he is still losing his hair and been taking it this long it's not all it's cracked up to be. I agree with Ali- baldness is def NOT a turn-off when it comes to men. Ahem, Bruce Willis? Jason Statham? Sean Connery? Did I mention Bruce Willis? Tell your dh to relax...and shave it all off


Sam- may be just a little too early for ov by a day or so? Give it a couple more days

Ali- I know, right? It can be super difficult for some. I just watched America Now and expose about IVF and genetic disease...scary but apparently it only happens when both mother and donor sperm have it. Anywhoo....wtf about your wasted massage slot?! Oh, I'd be p'd off too! They totally should have called you

Andra- wow, homeschooling can be tough! Lol, I told dh a couple years ago "here I am in college and first grade is kicking my A$$!!" Glad your dd can handle it alone, gives you SOME space!

AFM- early day today, had errands to run...kids are bathed, dressed, fed, I have enough wood split for a week or so the promised snow storm hasn't hit yet.... maybe it'll miss us? Thinking of spending my day getting ahead on my school...

Plus thinking of telling my academic instructor to hit me with the hard stuff again. I miss my criminology and psychology!! I want it back! lol...earth science is fun but soooo sedate...

Oh yeah- my attorney calls and says we have to tentatively set back my hearing/trial date--get this- because the police can't seem to get the "video" to the prosecutor for viewing! and the grocery stores star witness (the one who said "I wasn't there but saw the video a few days later" ) said the date was not convenient.



AAAAaaargh!
There is a word for this...wishy-washy!

He's ridiculous, he has the most hair out of all his brothers, maybe it has thinned out, but he's blonde and blondes have thinner hair. He doesn't have a receding hairline, but maybe he doesn't have as much heir per square inch. Guess what, welcome to aging. I have so much gray hair I have been coring since I was 18. The only time age bothers me is when I think of the closing window to conceive and how old I will be as a Mom and the energy I will need. Nothing else bothers me yet, I look a good 5yrs younger than I am and I intend to keep it that way!

Your case sounds fishy babe. The good thing is that no amount of stalling will change the truth and it will come out in the end. Then you sue for damages...esp to your reputation and for attorney's fees...maybe even harassment!

How you feeling Ali?? I hope it's allergies and not this flu we have up here.

Good news, we were able to bd last night. We got the day of the +opk and the day after. Maybe tonight too if DH isn't too tired. We have been like 2 ships in the night. I have been going to bed around 9ish, him 12ish, I get up at 5ish and him....who knows probably 8ish...benefit of being an attorney, some days he can make his own hours as long as he has no pre trial conferences, court...he's lucky!

 

[alicatt]

Babywhisperer- I think Alicatt hit it on the head. Just have lots of sex. I wish I would follow that advice. I'm always so tired. Work gets to me and all these appointments.

So today I went to my endocrinologist. Okay, so he prefers that I wait for all my tests to come back which he just ordered today and see him again on February 1st before doing IVF. I have Hashimotos disease and he said that could be impairing my ability to have a child and even if I get pregnant it could hurt my chances of staying pregnant. So ordered blood tests and a thyroid sonogram. I'm so tired of all of these appointments. I had my mammogram today and I managed to get in the thyroid sonogram after work.

Last night I woke up at 3:30 with chest pain, sweating and this morning I woke up to blood all over my pillow. He chested my heart... seems it was a coincidence. I have a chest muscle strain and the bloody nose just happened. Must be the dry air...because my bp was 100 over 70. Idk ladies.. but I'm too tired to wah wah.

Where is Phil???

Samsfan - yep.. definitely get your thyroid checked out. I have an underactive thyroid but they have never diagnosed me with having any disease that caused it. A thyroid issue is quite easy to deal with once diagnosed and you get on the right level of meds. Just take your pill every day, and you will be in much better shape. My body is just generally happier with the pill, it is like my fire is stoked and I have energy! Most Dr's say to take it first thing in the morning. Well I was doing that and would wake up feeling like a truck ran over me, and wouldn't feel 'awake' until about 2-3 hours after taking it. So I started taking it right before I go to bed, and I wake up feeling awesome. All that to say.. don't stress too much, just be patient and get your tests done and then they'll be able to get you on the right program!!!

 

[alicatt]

Evening ladies just popping in to say hi. I'm avoiding BnB for some reason but I think it's really because my redundancy consultation has started and reality has hit home. I've put in for loads of jobs, most of them outside my interest field as there are so few opportunities, I've only heard from a few of them and had 2 interview offers . I attended one which was a complete waste of time and energy, the other I had to pull out of as the city is a terrible place to live in (Glasgow).

So my TTC thoughts, my ticking biological clock and RMCs have been pushed into the background a little, which I think is leading to the heightened stress, if you all understand that!!!!!!!!

I'm frazzled, I got blood tests done a fortnight ago as my hair started falling out after my 6th MC in September. They can't find anything wrong so it looks like it is stress related . The good thing is my scalp is not appearing thin or bald anywhere, thank goodness

But get this, I've had itchy armpits as well which started about the same time so I'm not totally convinced it's just stress? Strange or what?

I'll try and catch a few quiet hours this weekend to catch up.

Sorry for the selfish post but I've so many pages to read and I don't have time this evening, I'd feel rude answering to only a couple of you xoxo

Angel - so nice to hear from you!
Sorry that you are having such a rough time of things. Maybe you should just forget about TTC at the moment, and concentrate on your RMC visits and getting a new job? Just whenever you and your DH feel like it, and just let nature take its course? Plus it will allow you to focus more on completing the necessary tests and figuring out where you want to live and getting a job. I know you've thought about Canada, in the past, and it's economy is booming. I really don't know how easy/hard it would be to emigrate there, but they have a great economy! Better than the States, that is for sure!
I think I would move back to Canada if I could sell my house. Unfortunately I'm under water here, so it will be a while before I can move. I have thought very seriously of moving back there once I have a child. Between the economy, the health care, the school system it is very appealing to me. Not to mention being closer to family. So we'll see, moving to a different country is a HUGE decision! Let us know how your tests go, and how your search for employment is going too!

 

[alicatt]

AFM - This has been a work week from HELL. Between extra hours, working on behalf of others that are on vacation, training, and then today I was supposed to be late shift (noon-9) but went to the office and worked from 9-5, realized I was late shift and was like.. AHHHHH so now I'm working 9-9

The work is done now, just waiting for a script to finish, and then I'll just go relax. I've forwarded my work phone to my cell phone and will just deal with calls if they come in.

I did some research on my migraines and I think I know what they are. They are called vestibular migraines. They cause dizziness, light and sound sensitivity that may or may not occur during the time you are having a migraine. Well that describes me to a tee! I am going to see my regular Dr on Tuesday for my yearly checkup and I am going to discuss the issue with him. There is a drug out there that is great for these types of migraines, but I don't think it is something you can take while TTC or when pregnant. So I have to factor that into the scenario too. Maybe I can take the non-pregnant drug for a few weeks now, and then go off of it when we get closer to my FET time? All I know is that I need relief and sooner than later. I am having trouble concentrating at work, and I'm getting frustrated with myself and others because of it. GRR.. not fun!

Good news is.. its the weekend, I have no real plans other than to relax, and get a few minor errands done, and enjoy! I may work on the patio this weekend if I have the energy. I think that is what is causing my allergies. It is a stone patio and there is a lot of mold/moss growing on it. I am allergic to mold, and I bet the doggies are tracking it into the house. I bought some outdoor bleach to fix the issue, I just need to apply it and scrub!

 

[Samsfan]

Thanks Ali. I agree. I'm not on any medication yet. He says probably will get some after my second round of blood tests. At least I can make my way down to sunny florida in February.

 

[alicatt]

Thanks Ali. I agree. I'm not on any medication yet. He says probably will get some after my second round of blood tests. At least I can make my way down to sunny florida in February.

YAY! I live in Sunny FL, I hope you get great weather while you are here!

 

[twotogo]

Andra- I am glad you are feeling some better--I agree, being stuck in sub-zero temps, all alone with no transportation sucks! I would fel rotten too...and p'd off at everyone...I know you work super hard and probably get taken for granted without folks realizing it (been thre ) I think you def need some self-treat....if you're like me there are no massage therapists in town, I don't drink in excess so that nips lol...but maybe schedule some "Demand Time" like a hot bath w/no knocks on the door, or maybe claim a week each month where the kids do all the dishes and meals?? You need a break lady!!

Hey, guess what just recently moved into town.... a massage therapist! And she deals with holistic health as well. So, I made an appointment for myself and my daughter. We go at the end of this month. Myself for obvious reasons, but my daughter because she seems to constantly have muscular pain. She is 14 and is 5'9". Her legs are 10 miles long (okay, maybe that's a slight exaggeration. ) So, I don't know if it's her extreme height and continued growing that causes her pain or if it's because she doesn't stretch enough, or - and I'm really hoping this isn't it - if she has Fibromyalgia like I do. She does have some classic symptoms of Fibro, though.

I have decided to go back on FertiliTea or start on Fertility Blend, and add in preseed. Even though I am O'ing on my own, it seems like I have a surge and trying to O, but then I don't for about 5 more days. Hoping this will help. Besides, I tell my DH it's 'time' when I get EWCM, and then I don't O, and then he gets frustrated because I have the timing off.
We are both also trying to loose weight. I need to loose about 20 more pounds, and he needs to loose about 50 or 60. I think that would help increase his libido a bit and also lower his blood pressure quite a bit - which will also help. And I'm putting him back on the Fertilaid for Men. He was supposed to be taking it, but unless I give it to him, he doesn't remember. So, I'm hoping that with everything combined, within the next three months we will have a BFP.

 

[babydust2me]

Hey ladies! SOOOOO sorry I have been MIA for the last month. SO much happened and lots to report...

Well, I had a RE appt for 12/14 which I had to cancel because we all got the flu We had the flu for almost 2 weeks leading up to Christmas and then on Christmas Eve we all got the stomach flu. That lasted until New Years!!! It was awful.

While all that was going on, I got a on 12/22. I started miscarrying on Christmas Eve. I was so excited to surprise my dh on Christmas morning with the but it did not happen. Obviously a hellish holiday season for us. Then my mother came on New Years Eve and stayed for 10 days which was a little bit of its own personal hell I mean, I wish things were more enjoyable with my mom but she is just extremely selfish and difficult. I never told her about the miscarriage cuz I'm sure she would have some stupid insensitive comment. The big problem now is that my 4yo said to me yesterday 'mommy, you don't like your mom"...knife in the heart. I told him that I love my mom and left it at that. I have never said anything negative about her or argued with her (even though she would love that) in front of my kids but they can obviously see that there is a difference in the way I act when she is around. I think I have to limit her visits even more than I already have. ugh.

So while all this was going on, I did not chart at all and just started charting again right before O'ing. O'd later this month due to the miscarriage but had tons of fertile ewcm so we will see. My temps are rising...

So please fill me in. Any 's ?!?!?!?

Alicatt, I am so sorry. Major huge hugs to you.
Coy, how is sweet baby Aeryn?? I hope you had an amazing Christmas
Babywhisperer??? Miss you!
Phil, baby???
Twotogo??
Terri???
Missed you guys...

 

[Babywhisperer]

Hey ladies! SOOOOO sorry I have been MIA for the last month. SO much happened and lots to report...

Well, I had a RE appt for 12/14 which I had to cancel because we all got the flu We had the flu for almost 2 weeks leading up to Christmas and then on Christmas Eve we all got the stomach flu. That lasted until New Years!!! It was awful.

While all that was going on, I got a on 12/22. I started miscarrying on Christmas Eve. I was so excited to surprise my dh on Christmas morning with the but it did not happen. Obviously a hellish holiday season for us. Then my mother came on New Years Eve and stayed for 10 days which was a little bit of its own personal hell I mean, I wish things were more enjoyable with my mom but she is just extremely selfish and difficult. I never told her about the miscarriage cuz I'm sure she would have some stupid insensitive comment. The big problem now is that my 4yo said to me yesterday 'mommy, you don't like your mom"...knife in the heart. I told him that I love my mom and left it at that. I have never said anything negative about her or argued with her (even though she would love that) in front of my kids but they can obviously see that there is a difference in the way I act when she is around. I think I have to limit her visits even more than I already have. ugh.

So while all this was going on, I did not chart at all and just started charting again right before O'ing. O'd later this month due to the miscarriage but had tons of fertile ewcm so we will see. My temps are rising...

So please fill me in. Any 's ?!?!?!?

Alicatt, I am so sorry. Major huge hugs to you.
Coy, how is sweet baby Aeryn?? I hope you had an amazing Christmas
Babywhisperer??? Miss you!
Phil, baby???
Twotogo??
Terri???
Missed you guys...

Wow babe that is some month. I am so sorry to hear about your mc and back-to-back sickness! The good news, when you do get your bfp you will most likely not get the flu since you already had it. The flu is very dangerous for ttc and early pregnancy. My best friend got prego 2 mos after her mmc so stay positive, healthy and keep up the bding. Are you going back to the RE? I am going for a 2nd opinion since the 1st one was really negative about our chances with clomid/IUI and thinks after 3 rounds I will be back for IVF. I know these centers are focused on keeping their success rates high so they puch you to the path that will likely be the most successful but IVF is not only expensive but it doesn't correct the problem I am going for acupuncture and avoiding gluten too. My 2nd opinion is at Cornell on the UES in mid Feb. In the meantime we are taking it easy and not putting pressure on us. I hope you get your bfp soon!!

As for your Mom, I can totally identify. My Mom is very critical and cannot help herself when making negative comments she sees as constructive criticism. Your kids will understand more as they get older. In the meantime maybe try to be more neutral when she is around, and sit down w/ them, show them pics of you and her growing up in happy moments...show them there were happy times with you and her...they will get the relationship difficulties as they develop their own. Don't worry.

 

[alicatt]

Coy - Happy Saturday! Hope you and your DD's and DH are having a great day! You asked me about my massage place, I go to a place called massage envy, and they offer a monthly membership, the first massage is $49 and each one after that is $39 (for an hour), so that is how I get to go 2x a week. I love my massage therapist, but the admin staff are sometimes airheads. I'll tell them next time I'm in there that they didn't call, and impress on them how much they screwed up my day.

Phil - I'm assuming you had the baby as you have been MIA for a few days now. I really hope it all went well.

Two2Go - that is great news about the massage therapist. I love it, it just makes me so relaxed What is fibromialgia? You and never seem to have it, but I don't even know what the symptoms are?

BabyDust - oh my, what a wild month! So sorry about your MC, and the difficulties with your Mom. I always comment about how wonderful my Mom is, but we have our struggles as well. I don't think any family is perfect. That is just life, the best thing you can do is make sure your own relationship with your kids remains strong I hope you revisit your RE now that you and your DH are feeling better. If you don't mind me asking, when are you having your MC's are they shortly after your BFP, or a few weeks later? Early MCs I think can be caused by lower progesterone levels, so it might be an easy fix for you! Welcome back!

BabyWhisperer - Funny you should mention that your second opinion is at Cornell! There are a few ladies doing IVF at Cornell in the next 2 months on my IVF thread and they are all very happy. I guess the Dr's there are more progressive and are pushing the envelope in how they do things. We were talking about something called co-culture. This is where they take a biopsy of your uterus before your cycle starts, freeze it and then when they do the egg retrieval they add the biopsy cells to the medium that they embryos grow in while in the lab. From what the ladies are saying, they have had much higher results using this technique. I was going to talk to my FS about it, but then realized that it wouldn't help me much since my embryos are already at blast stage. Anyway, if they are doing things like this for IVF, who knows what other things they are trying for IUI? Oh! I was just thinking, maybe you would be a good candidate for the MINI IVF? That is where they do minimal stimulation, and you might get 4-6 eggs, then do the ICSI with your DH's sperm and see how that goes? The plus of that protocol is that you aren't hyper-stimulating your ovaries, so it isn't as hard on the female body. I also wanted to mention that a woman that was diagnosed with DOR (diminished ovarian reserve) had 28 follicles growing at her first ultrasound after stimming. So don't count yourself out just because your AMH came out low. Hers did, and check out those numbers!

AFM - Slept in, YAY! No lawn mowers, no blowers, no garbage tucks, just pleasant silence! It has been unnaturally hot here the past few weeks, and I would love it to be cooler so I could turn off the A/C and open my windows. So my list of things to do today:
- laundry
- cleaning the patio of mold
- grocery shopping
- purchasing new picture frames
- ordering photos to fill the frames for my 'rogues' gallery
- football

Not sure I will get any of that list done unless my headache goes away! Freaking head. Very happy I have a Dr's appt on Tuesday. Going to get something to address them!

To all the other ladies out there!