The Sisterhood of the Blue Stilettos

[Angie65]

hi ladies - hope you all had fab valentines day - we went for a romantic walk along the beach ( sorry to all of you who are snowed in!) - managed to find a relative non scuzzy changing room so I did the shooting up in there - amazingly it all came back to me - just like riding a bike (with wicker baskets) There were SO many couples out having a picnic - all with their superb gourmet picnics and hampers - I thought of you Sassy - I bet you do a fantastic picnic full of culinary delights.

The fish & chip shop was too busy so we ended at our favourite pizza cafe. What did you all do?

Wanna - sorry to hear your dr is snowed in - he will just have to shovel himself out and ski to your appointment.

Fee - totally natural to feel wierd about your sis. I am waiting to hear that mine is PG - it is bound to happen anytime - she is nearly 3 years younger than me ( I am 38 in March GULP!) and I know they are trying - she is one of the few that know about our IVF. I am mentally prepared for the news but it will be hard.

Hi Meggo - husband in IT eh? Oh god now I have been interrupted - some one has to electrically test and tag my computer - back soon! Can't they see I am BUSY!

[Angie65]

Ok back again - Meggo - hope your first tri whizzes past - it must be such a big landmark event when you reach 12 weeks.

Patie - hope your DH gets back soon.

Sorry after that interruption I lost my momentum. Will come back again when the creative juices start flowing.

Talking of which, where's Amy? - we want your posts! (No pressure!) was thinking the other night, i want to take my laptop to bed and read this thread like a bed-time novel - it's so entertaining. Always seem to rush thru' during the day.

[meg12]

Sassy-I am so jealous of your husband's Wii No, seriously. I really want to get one--we decided we'd try to wait until closer to my birthday (in March)--my DH got up at 4:00 am before Christmas and stood in line a couple of times, but no dice. Man. Those Wii's are hard to get a hold of....hee, hee (now I'm going to think of what you think of every time I say that!) Hope dinner was good.

Your majesty Fee--I'm mad at your sister too. Life is so unfair. And it's normal to be a little pissed off about it---yes, you'll be a great auntie, but you can still be bitter. We've all been in very similar situations!

Angie--So glad your injection on the beach went well. Sounds like a very romantic Valentine's Day. We ordered in Chinese food and watched a crappy movie--now I'm going to go watch Lost as I taped it so I could fast forward through commercials. Will try to make myself walk on the elliptical too, but that seems like a lot of effort right now. I love your idea of reading the posts like a bed-time novel. Also, would really like the audio version as I bet things are even funnier when read aloud! Anyway, hope your stimming goes very well. Happy shooting up!

I have an appointment with Mr. Dildocam in the morning. Was going to paint my toenails tonight, but got lazy so will probably just pick out some cute socks and leave them on. I do need to shave my legs in the morning, though....Man, hate shaving in the winter...feel like I need the extra layer of insulation to keep warm. (Sorry, that's probably one of those things that should never be spoken out loud!) Still, am looking forward to seeing how things are progressing. I've gained so much weight, I'm pretty sure I already have a 10 pound baby in here! Hope things are going well for all...

[amy]

Oh how I have missed you girls today. I had to see students and normally I can pretend to listen to their rants about their "baby's daddy" or their parole officer but today - NO INTERNET AT THE LIBRARY! I about came unglued! So like Angie suggested, I need to take this baby to bed and get all caught up. Where to begin... oh, well with her majesty of course.

HRH FEE - I highly recommend the wicker. Just adds a class to your transportation and being royalty - you can stand out like that. As for the passing - you have to do this at opportune times. I like to do it towards the end of my ride - i.e. close to my destination or home - and also if I am going to quickly branch off in another direction. I think that aside from the bike fix, you could also stop and pretend that is your destination and save face.
As for your rant - definitely justified. What better place to rant than with your virtual sisters here? I promise I won't tell her. And this goes for all you sisters - you let it all hang out here. What happens at http://www.ivf-infertility.com/phpBB2/p ... ly&t=10728 stays at http://www.ivf-infertility.com/phpBB2/p ... ly&t=10728.
Lastly, do you have any good assistant stories to share? I feel like she must either have been fired or is in rehab, either would be fun to hear about.

SASSY - Thank you so much for the library heads up! I can ride my bike over and pick those up for next to nothing! That is PURE genius! Just ask her if there is a certain author or type I should hunt for. I spend EVERY day at libraries across Sacramento County - the possibilities are endless. WOO HOO for me!
And sister let me tell you... you rant all you want with pregnancies popping up all around you. That is absolutely worthy of some steam coming out! I recently was "in" a wedding here at our new temple and the reception afterwards was PAINFUL!! Boatloads of bellies and babies everywhere I looked. NO BUENO.
Can't wait to hear about your Valentines Wii session. Does that baby have Pong??

ANGIE - My son's name is Jensen. I'm thinking that the sign and the bake sale is not far off... that coupled with the books and mama is back in the baby making business.
No Dr G did NOT say, "all hot and bothered". Did you say, "Excuse me??" I would have given him a look like no other... Although a lot of these guys seem to have some social issues to begin with... so not totally hard to picture the scenario. My Dr that did my IUIs used to always leave the visit with, "I will get you pregnant" and it always creeped me out a bit as that was when I was doing the IUIs and I pictured one of those made for TV movies where the doctor shares his DNA to procreate his masterpiece and that I would ALWAYS check the tube three times before I let the nurse put it in. Finally after a few visits I felt comfortable enough to be my sassy self and told him that I would actually prefer that my husband got me pregnant and he got so red and never used his "line" with me again!
I love those pens by the way - they are so fun and easy. What a great invention. Still have mine in the fridge - just waiting to be fired up again. It is just a few banana nut muffins and Danielle Steele's away.
I am SO jealous that you were at the beach shooting up and I was just here in Sac in the cold. I can't wait to talk to you this summer.... but if you are ever in Sacramento on your world tour, you must stop in!

WANNABABY - Thank you for explaining Dr Smelly Fingers. I have to say that I chuckled with the images in my mind. I think I like your DH. I am feeling horrible that you are still uncomfortable. I wish I could bring you a Dairy Queen Blizzard and a magazine - that always helps me feel better. Dont worry about the injections. They don't hurt and you wont paralyze yourself unless you go way in the middle. Follow the mom jean pocket rule and you should be fine. I can't wait to hear how they all turn out! This is so exciting....

MEG - My code word on EBAY will be DESPERATE! I am going to blow out some books though and my dog finds and keep stashing the cash. One of my students said he would steal my car and do an "insurance job" so I could make some extra cash. I told him I would think about it and get back to him. I guess I could give him credits under "Career Exploration" for coming up with such great ideas.

PATIE - I am sad that you miss your DH so much... and a bit guilty. I always enjoy when mine is gone for a bit since the house stays so clean without him. I do understand the "us against the world" mentality as my DH is so good about protecting me from pregnant people. Whenever any of his friends get pregnant he always "forgets" to tell me until I suddenly run into them like 7 months pregnant and they think it is odd that I am shocked. He tries. I am sure he will be home soon, and until then, spend your evenings on here and watching American Idol. Not too mention the new season of Survivor has started! And who doesn't love Men In Trees?? Love that one!


Thank you all again for all your support. I absolutely love this. You guys are like my little audience. I get so tired of talking to my students all day and most of them don't get me anyway. I try to explain that 90% of what I say is totally a lie (ie sarcasm), but they still ask me if its true! I am working on it. I tell them that I either have to be funny or drunk to handle them and since I can't be drunk - I choose the other.

Oh really quick - My DH brought home Chinese food tonight from this fancy place here in town. I pretended to eat my meal - really only wanting dessert, when he threw out some fortune cookies. I think I got the IVF special tonight. One said that I would focus on my family this year.... the other said that I would go far in medicine. Hmmmm.. I told him to pull out the visa this could only mean one thing. IVF. Gotta do it soon - the fortune cookies told me too!

Happy Valentines to all!
A

[patie]

Hello Ladies and your Highness....

DH is back this morning.... yippeee. it was great seeing him again!!! but he didnt get me a gift ...but its ok!!!

Wanna...it must be very cold right??? you know i never lived in a snowy place... In lebanon it only snows in the villages... I'd love to try it sometim...
Btw did you get to visit the dr later on today??? i am glad Estro backed off.... i guess we did scare her away.... Go sisters!!! btw i think it'd be better to take a taxi on friday after the ET... check with the dr...and the peeeing thing.... man.... after every sip....
The "boottie-shots" are not bad at all... you will get used to it!!! I always do them there... it will get a bit sore after some time... but not majorly...
I am still not sure about the next step. On saturday we have to do the Karyotyping which is the chromosome testing... but it'll take 2 weeks to get the results...

Meg, how was the date with Dr. Dildo... hope everything is smooth and developing well... and how's DH???

Fee... oops HRH... how are you?? your mini rant is sooo justifiable... don't feel guilty...

Sass...or if i may say miss naughty... you have a vivid imagination missy... but you cracked me on this.... and like meg... will have some visuals whenever i hear of the wii...but does ur DH get totally distracted when he's playing a game.. b/c mine vanishes everything around him whener he is on the PSP... its like we don't exist and i have to call him at least 3 to 4 times so he'd answer.... hmmm

Angie, we didnt do anything on Valentine... cos DH was away... but will make it up!!!

Amy, i do sometimes enjoy DH being away... but for sure not this time... don't know why!!! btw i watch American Idol only during the selection episodes because its hillarious... I mean the people they have to meet!!! funny... but then it gets too serious for me...but I am currently enjoying Grey's Anatomy... I am very behind with the espisodes as they don't air them like the us... for example yesterday I watched the first episode of season 2 or 3...hmmm, i don't know... its the one after Dennie (Lizzie's fiance) dies and still Meredith didnt choose b/w derick and fin...OMG... i never thought i'd that thorough with my details... sorry ladies...

Hugs to all you ladies... Vicky we miss you!!! any news from Mia???

[wannababyIVF]

Hi Ladies! How are you? I feel so behind.

Well let me start by saying, I woke up to NO ELECTRICTY Valentine’s day morning (yesterday) and still don’t have any today (the next day). Just called and they said power should be on by tonight at 6pm. This is the worst! It better be on by the time Gray’s Anatomy comes on. But anyway, Dr. called around 12 yesterday to say that he shoveled himself out and that he wanted to see me. Now I am about ½ hour from Dr. office and DH is about 5 minutes from Dr office at his job with my car. So DH had to leave work early, come pick me up (back track ½ hour) and then take me back to where he was originally. So I did get to have my Vday date with dildocam after all. lol Wasn’t very romantic. No gift or anything. Eggs are about where they should be. I have more on the left than on the right, same as last time. But ER is scheduled for tomorrow at 11:30 tomorrow morning. I’m praying we have some nice mature ones that fertilize and grow into a nice grade and then eventually stay in my tummy ad grow for 9 months. Oh yeah, Estrogen level is around 1300 as of Tuesday, so we’re hoping it’s still rather low. Dr said to panic when it’s around 3000. I’ll just keep praying it doesn’t get that high. He said the time to really watch would be now, after the HCG. Thank you so much ladies for the prayers and dancing. Boy, the power of prayer really works! Keep up the good work, my angels.

Back tracking now….Ok, so after date with Dildocam, DH and I go have lunch at Chipolte. Love that place. Then head home, only to find out that we STILL don’t have power. So, we waste time by shoveling the drive way. Helping the neighbors shovel, and letting the dog play in the snow. Finally it got too cold and I told DH I wanted to leave the house. So we head out to every hardware store in a 20 miles radius to get flashlights, touch lamps, candles, lighters, and kerosene heaters. Found everything but the heater. So now we are just wasting time because neither one of us wants to go home and sit in a cold dark house. So we decided to go to the movies instead of dinner because we were still full from lunch. After movies, went home and still no POWER. So we packed up the dog, pj’s, clothes for work and headed to BIL house for the evening. We were in a rush to get there because I had to do my butt shot at exactly 11pm. WE got there just in the nick of time. The butt shot wasn’t as bad as I thought. DH surprised me. I didn’t even feel it coming. Then once it was over, I was pleasantly surprised. lol I was so tense and nervous about it. Especially after Dr. warned us about the sciatic nerve. Butt was a little sore to sleep on last night but feeling much better today. Hopefully, we will have power today and DH and I will be able to have the Vday dinner we were suppose to have yesterday. The restaurant will probably be less crowded today anyway. But had a nice Vday anyway. I didn’t care what we did as DH and I were together.

BTW, DH was so proud of the way he gave the intramuscular shot that he now wants to be a doctor. I told him he was a little "too late" in the game to change careers. Besides, who's going to pay for Med school?!?!?!?

Amy---You are hilarious. I had to giggle when I read about your student’s idea and the “Career Exploration". How about extra credit for creativity? By, the way I saw the latest US at walmart last night at the checkout, but it was ripped. The last one. Going out at lunch today to pick it up and a few others. I agree with you on the social skills of most dr.s. My RE has a monotone voice. He only speaks in one tone at all times and it’s very low. Almost like herman monster. He tells the corniest jokes but cracks himself up. Uh oh, now that I think about it RE is starting to sound a lot like DH. I am starting to feel a lot better, but if it helps me get a dairy queen blizzard then…no, I still feel bad. lol I miss Dairy queen. They closed all of the ones around here. I have to probably drive a few hours to find one. Also there burgers and fries are good too. Okay, all this talk is making me hungry. But honesly, I do feel so much better. I think it’s because I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. You’re DH sounds so sweet not mentioning the prego woman to you. That is so wonderful of him…well until you run into them. But I think that’s admirable of him to want to protect you and your feelings. Owwwwwwww, pay attention to the fortune cookies. I hope you kept them and framed them. Then you can look back and tell your bundle of joy….I’m glad I listened to the fortune cookies.


Dr. Meg—You were so right!! I told DH what you said about the jean pockets and that made it so much easier for him. He told me to tell you that you rock. lol Thanks again! It only bled a little and it wasn’t that bad. Really quick. DH said he was pretending that he was throwing darts. lol How did the date with dildocame go this morning? So when do the bellycams start for pregnant woman? I agree on the shaving in the winter. I hardly ever do (that’s probably more info than you all wanted). But with this crazy weather..and no heat at home, I need all the extra layers I can get.

HRH Fi—Curtseying as I am typing this. Where in NA did you go for your honeymoon? It’s always weird for me to hear that people from other countries come here on vacation. I guess it’s because I am from here and take it for granted. When it’s vacation time, I’m always trying to run to any country but this one. Dr Smelly and his little “smellets” will be doing the ER. There are so many darn people in that room. I swear I feel like I’m on display. Like I’m the subject of today’s class but I’m the only naked one in there. I’m going to assume he is wearing gloves. I’m only awake for a very short time so who really knows what’s going on in there. Last time DH said I woke up babbling and kept falling back to sleep in the middle of a sentence. I probably sounded like a drunk. WOOOHOOO, happy to hear that you were a full time member of the wee wee club during your stims. Nice to know I’m not alone. I can’t wait to get my bladder back. Yesterday I went to the bathroom at the dr office before my date with dildocam and then had to go AGAIN after the date. You are so justified with your feelings towards your sister. It’s natural to feel that way. You are human. I don’t think you should feel guilty about your feelings. After all that you have been threw it’s natural to feel that way. It sucks (for us) to hear about those that are in our immediate circle who get prego so quickly while we do everything in our power to get pregnant. I know someone who has had so many abortions and she continuously gets pregnant. She finally gave birth to two children and she’s pregnant again. She’s not married and the children have different fathers. I’m like…man, I try to do everything right and I can’t catch a break. But then I have to remember everyone has their struggles, some are different than others. And everything happens for a reason. Your time will come.

Sassy—You horny toad, you. lol the Wii sounds like a lot of fun. But, I can see myself hitting DH by mistake in the face while trying to box or play tennis. I’m clumsy like that. I would love to have one. Maybe I can get him that for Father’s day. I’m cracking up about “willie”. I am going to giggle now every time I here Wii or Willie. How was dinner? More sushi?

Angie—I’m so jealous! I would love to walk on a beach. If I went to a beach right now, we wouldn’t be able to do anything but Ice skate. Tell them to stop interrupting you at work. Don’t they know the sisterhood needs you? Hey, I think we need a symbol to put in the sky like batman has. Maybe a shiny blue stiletto in lights? The last thing I do before going to bed (when I have electricity) is lay in the bed with the laptop. This site it the last thing I see before I go to bed, most nights. I’m even thinking about taking the laptop with me to the ER tomorrow. I'm really obsessed. lol DH can use it while I’m passed out.

Patie---YIPPEEE!!! So happy for you! I know you’re glad DH is back. I miss my DH when he is away from me. I hate being separated from him. Some would say we are a little too close. We talk to each other all day. Be careful what you wish for. Snow is beautiful but an absolute pain in the ass. Especially when you have to shovel it and then when it turns to ice. We saw so many car accidents yesterday. I would love to move to Florida or Cali. I asked the dr about the ET and he said I could drive myself home. Just go home and get in the bed. DH wants to have someone drive me home but since we haven’t told anyone….then how do you ask someone…you know? But I think I’ll be okay. I’ll just try not to hit any potholes on the way home. Besides, I think someone said that implantation doesn’t occur until the day after ET?? Does that sound right?

Ok, gotta go. Just heard the office assistant brought in cupcakes. I love my job!!

Oh yeah! While typing this DH called to say our neighbor called. We have power now!! Yes!!! Now I can sleep in my own bed, talk to you guys on my own laptop while in my own bed…..and last but not least watch Gray’s Anatomy while in my own bed, while talking to you ladies on my laptop.

Mia?? Vicky?? Vicky?? Mia?? (said in the voice of the teacher from Ferris Buller’s day off).

Ciao Ladies!!

[sassynlv]

All right ladies... don't know how long this will last so better do it while i can. My computer here at work is trying to block this thread. The nerve ! Maybe one too may references to male body parts and dildocams????I think i just tricked it, but don't know if i will be able to do so again. cheeky little computer b*stard (that probably didn't help ). ANYWAY...

Angie: Congrats on starting stims!!! wooohooo! Glad to hear it went well on the beach and that you had no one trying to horn in on your syringe. btw... are you on one of the cycling threads? Trying to decide if i should join march and then switch again in may.... or just go for the april. Or maybe just avoid them all together and just let you all bear the brunt of my anxiety and rants . hmmmm. Will have to think.

Meg: dh stood in line for his own bday present!!! His bday actually isn't for 2 more wks.... we were planning on not getting the wii as they are so hard to come by. But he got a bee in his bonnet and said he wanted to stand in line for his own bday present.... i told him, enjoy ! We are going to play some rabbit cartoon game tonight that he got to play with the nephews tomorrow night... i think he wants to be better at them at it! SOOOO, the date w/dildocam today.... do tell!!!!!

Amy: Now that i think about it, she told me she was on Amazon, not ebay , but she said it works pretty much the same way, so i'm sure you could still do it on ebay. Anyway, i will pm you all the little tips she gave me... she is "in the know" and knows all the little shortcuts.

Patie: Glad to hear dh is home. I enjoy when my dh is gone... but only for one or two days. I fall asleep with the tv in the bedroom on, and if i wake up in the middle of the night.... i just turn it on again . I also go out and get all my favorite foods that he isn't too fond of. But after about 2 days, i am antsy for him to return.

Wanna: So glad to hear you didn't miss your Vday date w/dildocam... truly made your day complete! So sorry to hear it has been rough out there. Quite the adventure yesterday. Glad to hear power back on.... viva Grey's Anatomy! So the butt shot went well. Glad to hear it.... not so bad, huh? Hoping though, you can avoid the pio... those are the killers! Had another mini-panic attack while at dinner w/dh. We were talking about ivf and i looked at my watch and it was past time for my PIO and i panicked..... panicked about shot i haven't taken for 10 DAYS!!!! Dh thought it was funny. As for DQ... my dh is an addict.... peanut buster parfaits and chili dogs . Anyway, i think he would go into shock if they all closed!

Vicky: "Where in the world is Vicky77"? I am picturing that segment they do on the Today show. Don't know exactly where you are, but hoping things are good. Anxious to hear how good of a tan you had, and that AF (that beotch!) backed off. I imagine you get back this wkend. Do tell!

Mia: hope you are doing well.

HRH Fee: i can't believe it, but i just realized i have yet to look at my schedule to see why i have 4 shots a day . oooooo really have been doing this too long. First couple times, i had it all laid out in my bathroom, copied to keep in my purse, etc. As i have some bw coming up in a few days... need to put that on my list of things to do !!!

[sassynlv]

Ha! As far as i can tell, my post went through, as it is listed on the general forum.... but i can't read it! heeheeehee! After a few more attempts, i got back in here to post again. My computer says "weighted phrase limit exceeded". So, watch those "weighted phrases", ladies hahahaha!

[meg12]

Weighted phrase limit exceeded? Wowsers, sounds serious.

I had a great appointment with the dildocam this morning. The phlebotomist didn't even hurt me too badly--the last two times were horrible with veins being missed, blood shooting everywhere...it was like a horror movie! Anyway, I am now officially 8 weeks 2 days along...it's pretty cool. Can't wait until you ladies are here with me. The doctor did kind of torque me of though---she was really pushing us to have this "extreme" ultra sound done in two weeks that will test for down's syndrome. She made it sound like we have to get it done, and when I indicated we weren't really interested in that, she looked at me like I was nuts. I just don't think the test is necessary. If my baby has down's--he or she has downs. That wouldn't change our pregnancy at all. I know she wants us to know so that we could terminate if need be, but that would never be an option for us. Not that I'm judging people who would, but we just wouldn't. So, she kind of pissed me off that she kept pushing it. Anyway, only 2 more visits with her if everything goes well and then we switch to a normal OBGYN for the rest of the time. Grrrr.

Well, am at work now and actually should get some down while here. Will post personals later---everyone enjoy Gray's tonight!

[sassynlv]

Sorry girls... now rereading... I just edited out a snarkey comment from my last post. I apologize to anyone who read it. .

ANYWAY, i can use my laptop now, so i can use all the "weighted phrases" i want, and read this thread as much as i want!

meg: oooo, congrats on the 8wk2day thing! That is fab (and still one of the coolest stories i have heard 'round here!!). I am with you on the down's thing. I get why others would terminate, but it would not be an option for me. Therefore, no reason to do the us to find out, hey?

How is everyone else?

[meg12]

Um, I like snarky!

[hopeful-in-LV]

hi ladies, sorry i haven't posted in awhile. I've been spending a lot of time learning about how to be PG. And now in the last few days I have had to deal with constant nausea along with tiredness throughout the day. Yesterday I had to force myself to eat because everything i looked at seemed to repulse me. That's even after just buying $130 worth of groceries. I'm kind of concerned because it's very important that I nourish the twins as much as possible now and in the 2nd tri since twins growth slows a lot compared to singeltons in the 3rd tri. I do manage to drink several cups of milk a day and I'm going to start taking a protein powder. I had a BT today and everything is looking good. I have another BT in a week and an US to check for HBs. It's going to be a loooong wait. Sorry I have not read back all the posts yet...same deal with the Jan thread. Both these threads move like wild fire, i've always been bad at keeping up. I'll try to do some personals later on. sorry, I don't mean to be rude, I'm just really out of the loop. I know several of you are moving on with your cycles and I wish you well, thinking good thoughts for you!

[amy]

I am with Mego - I like Snark. The snarkier the better I say.

Theme song for Mia - Weird Al's - Just Eat It.

Theme song for Patie - "Reunited and it feels so goooood".... by Peaches and Cream???

Wannababy - how are you doing?? The countdown is on like donkey kong!

Where is our fearless leader today? Queen Fiona must be VERY busy today.

[wannababyIVF]

Hi Ladies,
I'm just stopping by to say hello before I head to bed. Just finished watching Gray's Anatomy and I'm in shock. Can't believe this show. I just love it.

I think I'm ready for tomorrow. I'm kind of excited and nervous all at the same time. I have been sitting here trying to think of a theme song that describes what's going to happen or how I feel about tomorrow. It hasn't hit me yet.

I've been feeling a little nauseous tonight. I would welcome it if it was after my ET, not before my ER. Geesh, I'm all messed up.

Sass--I agree with everyone else. I love snarkey. Dont censor yourself. Just say what's on your mind sweetie. I had the nerve to go back and reread your post (I read it earlier). I think I know what you took out. lol

Meg & Amy---We all like snarkey...guess that says a lot about us. lol

hopeful--Sorry to hear you aren't feeling so well.

Cant get my theme song to come out. But for some strange reason, Man I feel like a woman by Shania is stuck in my head.

Oh, oh oh, I wanna be free--yeah to feel the way I feel
Man I feel like a woman!

Have a good night ladies. I'll try to come in and say hi before or after my anethesia induced nap.

[amy]

Wannababy - just a thought, but try thinking about 10,000 Maniacs, "Eat for two" - nice way to start thinking positive tonight!