The Sisterhood of the Blue Stilettos

Discussion group for all topics related to infertility including preparation for pregnancy, causes, investigation and treatment of infertility.
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FionaA
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Post by FionaA »

Ha Ha Ange why are you talkin like a country and western singer??? I like it. Thanks for your congrats. I also think it's Wanna's turn....roll on Thursday.

Amy the nail polish was a lightish blue with subtle sparkles. Against the sallow colour of my toenails it produced an aqua colour, not quite the effect I was after but, OK.

Hair, highlights and a trim nothing too drastic we don't want a hair dressing horror story at the crucial time.

Good you've got the lateness thing sorted.

Brock Merryweather - good, can't have too many blokes looking on.

Waxing timing, perfecto.

That $10,000 is now starting to look like much less of a gamble. How's the Ebay sell off going by the way?

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Ok, having troubles with this site this morning. Stupid computer is saying page not found! I know it’s here!!!!!!!!

Fi—I am so happy for you! So excited for you! I posted on your personal thread before I read the news on the sisterhood thread. I am so happy right now. I’m actually about to tear up. Tears of joy for you sweetie. My emotions are a mess right now. lol I’m crying like it’s me. Damn, we really are family. lol So, how do you feel? Are you still in shock? Have you told anyone else? This is so exciting! I really hope you have started a trend! I didn’t follow your steps for ET. I hope that doesn’t mean that I won’t get a BFN. :? I am a little nervous now. I did get my hair done though. Didn’t wax the vajajay but my eyebrows were waxed. lol Also, had on a cute work outfit and I still have all my used needles. Also, took a wallet size of my wedding photo as a good luck charm. I didn’t paint my toes because were given cute hospital socks to put on. They were a pretty color blue though. That should count for something, right? lol BTW?? What cycle is this for you? Trying to rationalize to myself that 2nd time is a charm. Or maybe third? How soon after the ET did you take a HPT? Not that I’m going to take one or anything but wanted to know (if I did) what would be a good day? :wink: lol

patie—I love the theme song! I think it fits us perfectly! I pray that DH gets back to you safely. Are you able to speak to him while he is away?

Sassy—Sign me up for a tee shirt! Let me know if you need money. I’m not a creative person so I won’t be much help on the design. Your sister in law is the greatest. Hats off to her. Sorry you’re not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon. Are you taking anything?

Angie—I know how it feels to miss out on a house that you absolutely love. The market was so crazy when we were buying a house. Houses were on the market less than a weekend. People were paying so much more than the houses were worth. We lost about 5 bids before we finally got our home. Our house had 30 contracts on it but we were the winner. Your time will come and the house that you get will be far better than any other house you have seen. But at least you have a distraction to keep your mind off the IVF process. I actually wish I had a distraction right now. :cry: I might fly out there and help you look. Or maybe go online and help pick out something. PLEASEEEEEEEee give me something to do besides stare at the calendar.

Amy—I totally feel your pain. Our internet connection kept going down this weekend. I thought I was going to go nuts. DH was also trying to hook up his playstation to play on line with his friends. But he was so eager to get it to work mainly because if I am on the internet talking to you ladies I’m not bothering him about being on the playstation. lol But when the internet went out you would have thought the world was coming to an end. I was so distraught. I too tried to search the neighborhood for an open internet connection. Everyone was locked down except one and that signal was so weak it wouldn’t even work. Finally DH got it working and it was peace in our home once again. :P I also went into a ditch last year during the snow. I was on the high way and a damn SUV was in the far left lane flying down the highway. Now usually I’m in the left lane as I like to drive fast. But on this particular day the left lane wasn’t completely clear of ice and snow so I decided against it. I decided to stay in the lane next to the left lane. So I’m driving along to work and this huge SUV (looked like a suburban) was flying down the left lane beside me. I can see him in my rear view mirror and then on the side of me as he is passing me and then I see the back of him as he is ahead of me. He is in front of me for less than maybe 3 minutes and he loses control. He starts to spin 360 degrees. Now he is facing me in the wrong direction. I slam on my brakes to prevent hitting him head on and I slid from the second left lane all the way to the far right lane back over to the left and end in a ditch. By the grace of God no one hit me from behind. I guess cars were far enough away that they were able to stop. My car didn’t even spin. It just slid sideways across the highway and then back. I ended up in a ditch and so did the SUV. Don’t you know he got out of the ditch and left me there?!?!?! So I’m in the ditch in the mud stuck. Cars are just going by, no one is stopping. Then a snow plow comes along and dumps all this snow on top of my car. Guess he thought I was a car there stuck from the night before. So I thought to myself I have to keep trying to get out so someone will know that there is a person in the car. So I kept spinning my tires to try to get out. Finally a cop shows up and asks me if I am stuck. It took every fiber of me to not respond, “no jackass I like to sit in ditches spinning my tires as a favorite past time.” I mean, WTF?? Are you serious? So the cop gets out his car walks down the ditch and says he can drive the car out. I tell him, no you can’t. He says yes I can. I told him I have been trying for a while and as the owner of the car..I know it can’t get out. I drive the car everyday, I know. I guess he thought because he was a man…he could get the car out. So I get out the car and let him take over the wheel. This idiot has the windows down and is spinning the tires like I was. But because he has the windows down mud is flying everywhere and even into my damn car. I was pissed. I even had to back up so far away because mud was flying everywhere. Finally he stopped trying. I gave him this look and said…”told ya.” I know he wanted to slap me silly. lol Then another guy stops who is driving an SUV and said he had some chains and he could pull me out. That worked. I was so thankful but I can honestly say it scared the crap out of me. I am very hesitant to drive in the snow and ice now. Almost got into an accident yesterday on the way home from church. I will be so happy when the summer gets here. Then I can complain about how hot it is. lol

I’m feeling a little weird today. Feeling kind of nauseous and just had slight cramps but they went away. I think my nerves are getting the best of me. With last cycle AF came 7 or 8 days after transfer. That day is getting near and I’m starting to freak. DH is so happy right now. I haven’t had the heart to tell him that I am feeling slight cramps and nausea. I don’t want to worry him. But part of me wants to tell him so that he doesn’t get his hopes up to much. I’m still trying very hard to be positive. But right now I’m getting my usually AF about to come feeling and I hate it! I really need to get myself together. Part of me wants to go ahead and take a HPT and get the wait over. But I did that last time and got a BFN. Trying to do things differently this time around. It’s weird how one minute I’m all positive and the next minute I want to break down in tears because I think it’s going to be a BFN. I HATE THIS! Can’t wait to get my massage this afternoon. Maybe that will relax me. Ok, I’m babbling now. But you guys can understand why. lol I think I’ll jump on the nap bandwagon to past the time. :cry:
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Post by vicky77 »

OMG!!!!! I missed so much in one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock:

First of all. HRH Fee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.............OMG OMG OMG!!!, Congratulations on your BF***ing P!!!!!!!!!!!, I am sooooooo happy for you!!!!!!, this is amazing!!. Oooooo and your tips are the best!!!, who needs the doctors recommendations no???, I am buying my blue sparkly enamel today when I leave from work, so I have it ready for next time :wink: , let us know about your numbers when you get them!!!!!.

Sassy.....I wanted to write yesterday, but as Amy, my internet connection went "puff" so I couldn't send my message :? . Your T-shirt idea is soooooooooo amazing!!!!!!, I love the idea of having a Sisterhood t-shirt, I will PM you my address. About that lady that you went to see.....wow, I'm in shock, I am not a big believer either in alternative medicine, but when this kind of things happen it makes you really believe in it!!!!

Ange.....what were they thinking bidding more than you!!!, they didn't know they were messing with a Sista???????......you should let them know, did you try Amy's idea of pads on the door????, that is the Sisterhood sign meaning that they messed up with one of us......

Wanna......you are next girl!!!!, so this thursday we will have our 3rd preggo in the sisterhood, this is sooo cool!!!!!, I am anxious already for thursday to be here!!!!

Amy....., Sanson did very good at his training, except that we arrived almost 30 mins late (Sanson didn't want to wake up :roll: ), we go to Petsmart training classes too!!!, this was our 3rd class, hope they work, because he is now walking me instead of me walking him :lol:

Megooooo, where are you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, have to go back to work (actually I have to start, I just arrived and of course the first thing I did was open internet to see how my Sistas were doing...)
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Post by meg12 »

I am so f'ing happy for you, Fee! I cried when I read your post. I think it's okay not to know your beta number--all I did was stress out about it.

Anyway, will post more later, have to eat my oatmeal and scramble to work!

Once again, congrats, congrats, congrats!!!!!!!
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Post by sassynlv »

Hey all...

Fee: again... thrilled for you!!! Image
This is what i would be doing if i could get my lazy, sick butt off the chair!!!

So i just got sicker as the night went on... ooo, even had a nice fever going. definitely have what dh had. So in addition to the vitamin C and multivites, i am starting an antibiotic (with my asthma, i am trying to avoid having to go on steroids if possible :? ), and will be on the couch with the codeine cough syrup this afternoon. Will also be trying to force down lots of herbal tea and water (have absolutely no interest in eating or drinking anything right now). As i am covering for someone while they are on vacation this week, no chance that i can get out of work (so here i am with a mask on :? )... this afternoon is the only time off i can take this wk... so on the couch for me!!! Sorry not more chatty with personals today... just feeling like shite.

All... i came up with one design and here is the link... it is www.uberprints.com. Go to "view my designs" on the left hand side. The email is "auschatzi@yahoo.com" and the password is "sisterhood". When it comes up, you can hit "edit in studio" to get a better look. You can mess around with other shirts by using the edit product function. Anyway, those who are interested, take a look. I am by no means emotionally attached to this design or wording, just thought i would throw out a rough draft. let me know what you think. i checked out a few other websites, but this is the one that seemed easiest to design for me... any other ideas are welcome!
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Sass - That is VERY CUTE! You are crafty for a sicky!

Mego - Isn't it time for you to take a break yet and chat with us?

Wanna- My parents just called - two more feet of snow and not going to stop until at least Wednesday! Of course my ds wants to go up and try to build a snow cave. He watches WAY TOO MUCH BEAR GRYLLS! I am petrified!!! I just have all wheel drive... but they are 70 and way too stubborn to hire someone to plow their long driveway so my poor father (1 year post stroke mind you!) has already run the snowblower three times this morning - it is only 930am mind you. Man I don't miss the snow! You should move to California and avoid all those terrifying driving incidents! So funny as when my ds and I slid into the ditch due to large SUV dumba$$, the highway patrol didn't even stop to check on me. He watched us slide in and just left! I shoot that man daggers everytime I see him! Where do you live? I thought the east coast was getting a break....

Vicky - You need to get the "gentle leader". All the big dogs in Bella's class had it. At least all the ones with snouts. As she is a pug - and refuses to exercise we never needed one. Was that his first week?

Fee - HRH - I hope you are basking in that new found pregnant glow! Eat up - no gut comments from that wanker boss of yours anymore!
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vicky77
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Post by vicky77 »

Sassy, I love the T-shirt!!!.....although maybe pink is too girly for us!! :lol: ....but I love it, it is great!!!

Amy...what is the "gentle leader"? , this was his 3rd week, he is getting a bit better though, but still pulls like hell !!!!!!
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Post by amy »

Vicky - the gentle leader is a little harness that fits over their nose/snout causing them not to pull. Our petsmart has them right near the training area as well as on the aisle with the collars and leashes. Check out their website too. They are on there. Our friends with big dogs swear by them... especially when they are training them to walk on a leash.
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Post by meg12 »

Okay--Quick break.

Sassy--I like the shirts alot. Count me in. Can I just order it right from the website so you don't have to worry about paying for it and shipping it here?

HRH--Congrats again! I'm so stinking excited for you. Has it set in yet?

I'm sorry to everyone else--I have been so crazy busy the last few days (and so miserably sick---I'm spanking this naughty baby when she comes out for putting me through this---hee, hee, just kidding I can't complain, except to say that I feel like sh%t all the time!) that I really have just scanned over the last few posts. Tonight, after Heroes, I'm going to re-read everything and post a monster huge catch up post.
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Fee! Holy Crapoly!!! Congratulations that is great news! I am so happy for you!!! :D

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies, really, that means a lot to me! I promise to keep you all as updated as possible on what is going on with me, and what my and my DH decide to do after our appointment in April with the Infertility Clinic… (which is in April)

SO I have IUI questions, since you are the most knowledge bunch I know… our insurance doesn’t cover anything Infertility related at all… so basically outside from my annual, I am screwed and have to pay for it all… do you have any idea how much the IUI costs, I think IVF was anywhere between $10K and up… probably more likely on the up side…

So since IUI is cheaper (it is right?), we will probably start there… DH never really wanted to be a dad, he had a pretty crappy upbringing, so he just assumed we’d get pregnanted on our own and se la ve! But of course life isn’t so easy… so we decided to sort of set some ground rules after our appointment… how many times are we going to do the IUI, are we going to consider IVF after if it doesn’t work, how much money are we going to spend on this… those types of things… Gosh I hate being in this predicament… :oops:

And wouldn’t you believe I got another freakin’ birth announcement in the mail today, I just wanted to put it in the shedder at work, but that wouldn’t be satisfying enough… :twisted:

Just so you all know, for some reason my work computer doesn’t like this website, so posting is going to be harder than it should be during the day, and honestly usually when I get home, the last thing I want to do is look a computer screen. But I’ll try to make some concessions for my new Infertile Friends :P
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Post by meg12 »

Okay--Quick break.

Sassy--I like the shirts alot. Count me in. Can I just order it right from the website so you don't have to worry about paying for it and shipping it here?

HRH--Congrats again! I'm so stinking excited for you. Has it set in yet?

Melissa--Sorry, we went straight to IVF, so I don't know anything about IUI. We, however, also had to pay for it all ourselves, so I feel your pain there!

I'm sorry to everyone else--I have been so crazy busy the last few days (and so miserably sick---I'm spanking this naughty baby when she comes out for putting me through this---hee, hee, just kidding I can't complain, except to say that I feel like sh%t all the time!) that I really have just scanned over the last few posts. Tonight, after Heroes, I'm going to re-read everything and post a monster huge catch up post!

(Grrrr--this took forever to post!)
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Post by Melissa112 »

Okay so since I am new to this board, and the site doesn't like me much today... I don't know why, I am really plenty likable!

What is the easiest way to get onto the Blue Stiletto's board, and refresh it without having to go back to the thread list?

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Nevermind, I think I got it figured out!
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Post by sassynlv »

Hey Meg.... good point. Yep, since we have such a small order no matter what, the price won't be any different if you order it one by one. That way, you can change whatever you all want.... color or style of shirt and order it and have it sent to you. I haven't actually tried it, so let me know if there is a problem. Looking at their shipping stuff, though, don't know if that will work outside the continental us. So if not, all you aussies, and patie.. i will order for you and then ship it to you. Now... you can go on, make changes to the shirt so it is just how you want it, and then resave it just under a new name.. i.e., sisterhood patie.... that way i know which one you each want.

Melissa: i have a friend doing IUIs right now. I think she said it is costing them $2,500... but i am pretty sure she said her meds are covered... so i don't know how much in addition that would be....
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Hi Ladies!
Sassy--Sorry you're not feeling well. Sucks that you can't take a day or so to get yourself better. Maybe if you walk around moaning, sneezing and coughing everywhere they'll freak out and send you home. On another note. I love the tee-shirt. Especially the needle on the back! I think that is definitely a conversation opener. lol

Melissa--I had IUI but my insurance paid for it. Sorry I can't be of any help. But it is cheaper than IVF.

Amy--I'm in MD. I thought the snow would have stopped by now. I am praying this is the last of it. I would love to move. But my DH is not leaving his family. He's such a momma's boy. :roll:
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1st IVF = BFN :-(
2nd IVF = BFP :-)
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