My dearest Octochicks......
Sorry have been away for a little while but I have been in transit.
Thank you for all your support...I can feel the love and I am so lucky to have you all. At the end of the day, you are the only people who really know what a blow this is
DH and I decided we needed a break and he had a few days off to take. So we have come back to cheesy, chocolatey and pollution-free Switzerland for a week

... I need some fresh air and I think that the change of routine and scenery will do us a world of good
I can't say I am feeling better but it's only early days.... I still have my sense of humour

. I am just taking it one day after the next and not thinking about the future too much. I am trying to live the present and when I feel strong enough...I'll be able to sit down and plan what the next steps are. I made my DH a promise...which in retrospect, I maybe shouldn't have.....I promised him I would do everything in my power to have children.... so I am thinking I'll be on the 3rd time lucky raft with my favourite Octopals!!
DH is feeling physically better...he has had a rough 3 days, just feeling sick and nauseous. It's all coming out. He is currently with the in-laws.... my condition upon travelling to Switzerland was that I didn't have to face anything I wasn't ready for....hence no in-laws for me during my stay as way too energy-consuming and upsetting! I think that this Swiss fresh air (only 20°C here, half the temps in Dubai!) will help him recharge his batteries though!
You have posted so much that it's going to be difficult to catch up.... I'll give it a shot though....
YIPPEE...well done Jen...fab purchase

.... and fab negotiating skills... pity we can't do the same for our IVF bills

I am trying to imagine you in your mini....stylish Octochicks! Thank you for beginning a thread for the Octo dudes, personally I think it's a fab idea! I am going to try and get DH to post although he'll probably be reticent in the beginning. Men are funny like that sometimes.... why is it so difficult for them to talk amongst themselves

Thank your DH for making an effort and trying to help.... it's greatly appreciated. Glad you have come to a decision on the house... it's been decision-making time for you guys! Lots of love to you! Enjoy your weekend....and hopefully the month will go quickly so you can be speeding along in your mini very very soon
Walshy, downunder lass.....thank you for all your kind words....still drinking your dreaded potion

I have given myself a week off whilst here in Switzerland. Carte blanche for eating and drinking what I want.... I have decided that after so many months of restrictions and limitations... it's time to overthrow the diet

End of August will be here in next to no time...I say that end of 2006 we need to all be on the other side of the fence... happy and fulfilled with little bumps

Hugs!
Lola... you crack me up... fingers crossed for your big day.... I agree that we chant PASS altogether from our different continents and get the energy flowing

You're my hero.... all that brain cramming...very impressive. Hope you are having some quiet moments for relaxation (TV) this weekend....it can only make the quality of your brain-cramming better

. Traditional Swiss kisses for you, lovely lass!
Steph.... thanks for sharing your thoughts and details..... love the name Benjamin (that's my brother's name and my father's is Ben) and I love little boys (without wanting to sound too much like Michael Jackson....who lives around our neighbourhood and sometimes can be found coming out of the ladies WC at out local shopping malls!). Lovely names and great choices! You take care... Kisses!
Demetrio....wanna fly over to Dubai

I'll ride your raft any day
I'll be around today, but will be away for a couple of days. I'll be back on Thursday. I'm going to enjoy my stay here as much as possible and take advantage of the temperatures.... DH and I have planned some nice walks and some cultural events...AND we plan to feast our eyes on all the greenery/scenery!!

It's a sight for sore eyes after Dubai.
Much love to you girls.....thank you again for your help....
Little R