The Sisterhood of the Blue Stilettos

[meg12]

Oh Sassy. Just know that we love you and do understand that you can't be happy and positive all the time. I hate to see you so sad, though. Although I know that there's nothing I can do to make you feel better, just know that I understand you being sad and I respect you so much. I hope Dh's trial goes great and just check in whenever you feel up to it. We do need a little Sassy now and then, so don't totally leave us!

[jenn]

Sisters?? Where are you?? I hope you are all just busy. I had a rough day yesterday. Feeling sorry for myself. It just kind of hit me. Didn't want to get up, didn't want to do anything, crying and the whole bit. Today I tried retail therapy and it seemed to help. Got some new shirts outfits and shoes! Plus the weekend is coming yea! Saturday night DH and I are going to Cirque de Soleil. What should I wear? ??

Later,
jenn

[FionaA]

Bloody hell the sisterhood is in a funk again.

I'm sorry I haven't posted for a little while. Had my scan, saw the heartbeat and was very happy, finally allowed it to sink in that I may actually have a baby.

The next day, we find out that DH's mum has lymphoma. Now we are waiting to find out what type and how bad it is. We are gutted. I'm back at work but have to keep running to the toilet for a bit of a cry, reminds my of my BFN.

I'll write more later, Sass I hope you are OK, we need you round here but you also should take whatever time you need to feel better.

Fee

[jenn]

Happy for you Fee!!!! That must have been great!

Really sorry about your MIL. Will keep you in my prayers...

Jenn

[vicky77]

Awwwww Sisters, it looks like we are all down this past week..........we have to do something to cheer us up!!....lets do some brain storming and see what can we come up with!!!!

[nickster]

Hello ladies!
It has been soooo long since I've been in here.
I have been working ALOT! I know it's been a while (since my long weekend of work) but you guys asked what I did. I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse and work nights. I KNOW, I KNOW what am i thinking!!! Trust me I ask myself that all the time! I started doing this about 3 1/2 years ago...long before I ever thought this infertility nightmare would be as bad as it is! And of course now I love everyone I work with and it would be so hard to leave! But talk about people we all see on a daily basis who should NEVER reproduce! I see it all the time. People that pop out kids left and right that could care less! It's ridiculous!
Fee~ Congrats on seeing the heartbeat! That's great! How many weeks are you now? By the way, I'm a Virgo too!
Wanna~ WOW...twins! That's great!! Have you been feeling ok?
Angie~ I'm glad things are finally rolling for you! Sounds like things are going well. How is the tww? That Progesterone cramping really sucks. It messes with your mind so bad!
Sassy~ I know there's nothing anyone can say to make you feel better. I am sorry you've had such a rough time. Have you decided yet, break or no break?
How long is that trial going to be? It sounds exhausting! I hope things turn out well.
Meg~ Sorry about your pap. Yuk! I know that's a lot more uncomfortable when your pregnant too (as if it isn't bad enough when your not!). Congrats, by the way, on entering your 2nd trimester!
Vicky~ I would have thought they would have seen that before now. That seems wierd! Well, like you said, if that is the problem hopefully you'll be able to get it fixed and just move on. I know that's the hardest part (at least for me) is just knowing they cant find anything wrong. When will you find out more?
Patie & Amy ~ How are you?
Sorry if I forgot anyone! Hope everyone has a good weekend!!

Oh Yeah Angie congratulations on the new house!

[amy]

Well girls it just confirms it - we are all in this together. All in our own funks on different parts of the globe. Spooky. I am getting ready to head to the airport to see my boyfriend Dave this weekend. I am hoping that will brush the funk off of me. Of course I still need to pack. Feel like I have NOTHING cute to wear and am having some horrible hair days. Jenn - I was so jealous when I read that you were all sassed up and looking cute. I need some of that!
Fee - That is horrible about your MIL. I think Sass could definitely offer you some expertise in this field and I hope that all works out for the best. The heartbeat should help everyone including MIL - definitely gives her something to fight for.
Ange - You are being such a trooper on your 2ww. It is going so slow for me... I keep waiting to hear your good news.

DH is officially yelling at me now to put something - anything - in a suitcase. What can I say - I procrastinate.

I can't wait to get to Vegas and log on to chat some more.

[meg12]

Amy--It took me forever to figure out who your "boyfriend" was. I even remembered that you were going to the concert. I am just dense. I was all, "What? She has a boyfriend and a DH? And she admits it?" I thought you were WILD there for a minute!!!

Hope you have a blast in Vegas!

[Melissa112]

Amy- I hope you have a great time with TDMB!!! That should be amazing!!!

I am sorry we are all in a funk, this stinks! We are all around the world, and we are all in a blue'ish, purple funk!

I hope you all a nice weekend!

I have a cold, no voice and I am SO tired!

Love and Kisses!

Mel
xxoo

[vicky77]

Amy....have a great time with your boyfriend!!!!, hope you can do something about the hair/outfit, otherwise we will be very dissapointed....

Fee.....congrats on the HB, that must be so amazing!!!!!!, you should tickerize yourself, so we don't bug you anymore asking you how many weeks along are you

Mel....hope your cold gets better over the weekend, just pamper yourself!!

Nickster.....welcome back!!, wow, a delivery nurse, that must be tough to do while you are doing IVF, but at the same time once you get pg you will have all the equipment to have scans done everyday

Sass....hope you are feeling a bit better, I think that one month or maybe two of IVF vacation will do you good, I had "forced" vacations (because I am like you, so hyper that if it wasn't forced I couldn't have taken IVF vacations) but I have to admit it was good, I have more energy now to start all over.....

About me, I got the call from my RE today, he reviewed my HSG films from one year ago (it wasn't him who did them, that is why, they were done at a hospital) and he said that....I DON'T HAVE A SEPTUM ....soooooooooo relieved!!, so we are back on track, everything goes on as planned!!!. Also, changing subject, we are going back to see that condo that we want, and see if the association can do some kind of exception for Sanson , since the real estate market is so slow now I figured maybe they would do it knowing that I would write a contract right there if they do.......WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!!

[FionaA]

OK I'm back and I'm firing again. About MIL, have decided that we will just have to put up a monumental fight against the lymphoma. Lots of people have to do it and we will too.

Amy, how dare your hair not behave when you are on the eve of a reunion with your boyfriend. I must say that your DH is very understanding. Can he give you a good blow dry to tizzy you up for your big date? And well done on taking on that big hardware store and winning. David and Goliath stuff. You sound incredibly handy. I like to think I am but I tend to start jobs and then half finish them. You should see my bedroom walls, half painted - been like that for a year and a half.

Vicky good luck with the condo people, I think your arguement about allowing 2 X 40kg should allow for an exception for one slightly over 40kg Sanson??? How much does our little chubbster weigh anyway??? About how to get us out of our funk, well yesterday I turned to trusty old chocolate, polished off two bars right after lunch....mmmm....And yay on not having a septum, one less thing to worry about, can't wait till you start on your way!!! bring on another cycle. Are you doing FET??? I will sort out my ticker as soon as poss i promise.

Angie, man your 2ww does seem to be taking a while, when is your test date and will you be succumbing to the HPT???? I'm getting a bit edgy. A belated happy birthday to you! Good idea about having a glass of wine in front of you. I've got a work cocktail party next week and I'm just gonna order some mocktails and pretend that they are alcoholic. Luckily I have a track record of not sharing drinks (scared of meninoccocal septicemia) so no-one should find out my guilty secret.

Patie have a fantastic trip, hopefully you can log in while you are away and give us updates, I will live vicariously through you so don't be stingy on the details. Please eat some Krispy Kreme donuts for me.

Mego, Laughed about your pap. Just the final insult I reckon. You'd think with so much poking and prodding down there we would just let them go for their lives with whatever they want to do but man, a pap? I thought we'd get a free pass from those. And having DH there? Plain wierd I reckon. Might be good for him to get a taste of the indignities that we have to suffer though.

Sass how are you going? I've been thinking about you a lot and hope you are OK. Sounds like you and DH are under an awful lot of pressure at the moment and the more I think about it the more I think even a month off may do some good. I was forced to take a month of between cycles and I used it to get fit, lose about 5kg and get into a better frame of mind. I really think it helped. There is no freaking way I could have done back to back cycles like you! Also I noticed with my DH's sperm, the quality varied greatly from sample to sample, so obviously lifestyle does have a role to play there...Thank goodness I convinced him to give the crack pipe a rest.

Jenn good to see you are indulging in some retail therapy. I get quite a rush after buying some good footwear, It's like a drug.

Nickster, bloody hell nice job! That must be really hard on some days, especially when you see darn ingrates breeding like rabbits. F*ck em royally.

Mel, hope you feel better soon! No voice that sucks I love talking.

Coco, where are you wild potato? Hopefully you haven't been edited off these boards. Bloody hell the fury of the sisters will be out in force if that is the case...

Wanna what is happening in the world of Wanna. Any symptoms that you would like to share??? Congrats on seeing the two heartbeats, such a relief and such a milestone.

Fee

[patie]

Hello ladies...sorry i havent posted earlier... but it was the weekend/day for me...

Fee... I am so happy for the Hb...and so sorry for Mil... will pray for her and I am sure she will be fighting so hard for her new grandson/daughter to be... send my warmest regards for her!!!
As for krispy kreme...u cant imagine! they opened a branch in Dubai and i have been trying my best to go to that mall and have some and still no luck... i am actually so frustrated but i couldnt find the time to go there!!! so i am sure i will have tons in the states and then i will come here to compare! and i will sure eat enough for both of u!!!

Jenn...cirque du soleil is amazing! we watched it last month and it was spectacular...the one we watched was Quidam...which one will u see? btw you should wear something casual but comfy! so jeans and nice tops is great! Enjoy it!

Mel... i am sorry for your cold! i hope you would feel better! take orange juice or the Cal-C-Vita (u know the Effervescent tablets)...they should give u a boost of energy!

Amy...rock on!!! i hope you will enjoy the show... and the bf!!! Viva Las Vegas...

Vicky! Good luck with the association for the condo... I hope they wont give u any troubles... otherwise the sistas can always back u up on that!!! hugs for sanson!

Angie..how's the house/ remodelling coming up??? started to get quotations from contractors or will u be doing it yourselves?? good luck in both cases! let me know if you need any help with anything because i work for a home decor company and we have some nice and unique home accessories!!!

Mego...how are you? how are you feeling! you reminded me that i should be doing my pap soon...maybe after i am back because i still didnt do it this year! how did DH feel while waiting in the room?? did u ask him?

Nickster how are you???

Wanna....we miss you lady! where are you?

Coco...what have u been up to lately? hope all is well

Well ladies... i might not be able to log on for couple of days as i am leaving tonight to DC...yup the wait is almost done! i will try to post as much as I can! i will surely miss you tons!
Big Bisous

[sassynlv]

HA! Sassy has re-emerged!!!! But i will talk about that later.... for now, a few brief catch-ups... will have to do the rest later.

Fee: SOOOO excited about the HB! I can imagine that helps make it seem more "real". I am so sorry to hear of you MIL's Dx of lymphoma. That must be stressful for all of you. Sending you all prayers.

Vicky: i am very glad you don't really have a septum. That is great news! GL on the whole "kissing a$$ with the condo people". How could they not want Sanson????

Amy: Vegas, baby!!! I don't know that you will get this (although your last post mentioned logging on once you get here). AND, I imagine you partied well into the night last night. BUT... in case you get on here. i am going to call you this afternoon. I don't know yet if i can get away this afternoon... but if i can... either way i will call you.

Patie: ooooo, Krispy Kreme. Their "original glazed" are my absolute fav. I could eat a dozen in each setting (which is why i only go there once or twice a year ). When are you leaving, and are you going to NY or London... i know there was a question at one point.

Nickster! So glad to see you back. Much more brave than i would be... don't know how you are able to keep working there! I think i would at some point lose it and say something nasty to one of those 15 yr olds who don't really want their baby anyway

Meg: Now come on, if you are honest, you were just DYING to "undress from the waist down" again, weren't you? Are you sure you weren't just disappointed that it was a pap, not a dildocam? I think it would be weird for me, too, to have dh there for a pap. For whatever reason, the one time he was there for a wildcat, i was strangely embarassed. Seems ridiculous, but there it is.

Angie: hope the 2ww isn't killin ya...

Jenn: oooo, a little retail therapy... good self-soothing! I am hoping you are feeling a bt more perky for Cirque tonight.

Mel: sorry you are sick. blech. Hoping you get tons of rest this wkend.

Wanna: This is TOTALLY belated... but Congrats! on the double HB. Double trouble for sure! i am so excited for you.

So the trial was supposed to finish yest, but the other side stalled (not as bad since the witness they put on to stall did us more good than them!)as they wanted the wkend to work on their closing. AHHHHH. I REALLY wanted to have it over so we could just rest this wkend in between the numerous committments we have (wedding and associated festivities, a baptism). BUT NO! Oh, but don't get me wrong... yest was VERY entertaining in the court room. We will call the other lead attorney D. He is a good friend of my fil, and a very good aversary in the courtroom. ANYWAY, D had put on a witness, and they guy was killing them! my fil did the cross, and during the cross the witness (who was another attorney that D HATES!) said that he called and spoke to D at a certain point. D jumps up from the counsel table and yells "That is a lie!". So there was all this drama as that is TOTALLY inappropriate. As a result, dh was given the chance to "impeach" the unsworn testimony D gave against the witness in court. So the witness had his staff bring over copies of a letter and they put him back on the stand. he had a letter from the date he said, which references that they just had a telephone converstation about said subject, etc. AND, attached was the fax confirmation sheet showing the top half of said letter, with fax # and confirming that it was transmitted. Anyway, so D, the lead attorney on the other side just lost all credibility. Never a dull moment around here.

We have to finish the closing presentation for Monday. I was hoping that we would just stay and finish it last night. But everyone is exhausted from all the adrenaline and late nights. The only time they can all meet is this afternoon (when i was hoping to do a little retail therapy and meet Amy). Figures, huh? I have to be there... i am the power point person. Whatever. Dh keeps telling me it will all be worth it if the verdict is huge. I sure hope so 'cause it has been one h*ll of a wk.

For the first time since the news, i had a chance to chat w/dh last night. We did sushi and diet coke! He, of course, is very supportive of me taking at least one month off... two would be fine with him, too. So there it is. I plan on not starting up bcp. I will just go med free this next month... just get it all out of my system. If AF doesn't arrive in time for May cycle... then i will wait until July. It is hard for me to believe i am actually ok with it, but i am. If that happens, i will probably be DYING to cycle once i get to July.

Ciao!

[nickster]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend! It has been ABSOLUTELY beautiful here this weekend. Yesterday was almost 80 degrees and sunny. DH and I got did some much needed yard work done. My house needs a major cleaning before I go back to work, but I wanted to be outside so that's what I did. I guess I'll get to the house eventually!!

Sassy~ I am so glad you have decided to take a little bit of time off! It sounds like you REALLY need it. Gosh....I thought I was busy! Wow, you have a lot going on in your life! I bet you cant wait until this trial is over! And you finally got your sushi and diet coke...good for you! Try to take it easy and enjoy your "time off"!!!

Fee~ I forgot to mention earlier, I am so sorry to hear about your MIL. That's terrible. Try to stay positive, like you said, a lot of people get through it and she will too. Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way! Hopefully the thought of that grandchild came at just the right time and will help her get through it!
And yes my job is terribly hard. Actually some days it's "just a job" but some days I want nothing more than to strangle some of these idiots!

Patie~ I probably missed it but why are you going to DC? Is it for work?

Vicky~ That's great news that there's no septum! I would have thought if that was the case they would have picked that up before. I'm so glad to hear that! So are you going to do another cycle soon?
Good luck on the condo! Hopefully the slow market will work in your favor!

Mel~ Sorry about your cold! That sucks! I just got over one not long ago. It's the season here for them, you know where everyone just keeps passing them around!

Amy~ I hope your having fun in Vegas!

Well, talk to everyone later!

[jenn]

Hey Girls!

Sassy- glad to see you are back, you seem very busy. It sounds like you are feeling a little better.

Amy- How is my man Dave?? I am so jealous!!! Tell us all about the concert please!!

Vicky- glad you don't have a septum...I don't think I have ever said those words before! But I really am glad, when is your FET are you still on track? Good Luck with the condo people.

Patie- have fun in DC, DH and I went for a vacation a couple of summers ago and I loved it!

Nickster- you're back!!! We should be doing yard work as well, but we are being lazy! Hopefully this afternoon DH will mow the back yard and get rid of the land mines our dog has so lovingly placed so I can get to the back bed and weed it out, and replant!

We went to Cirque de Soleil and saw Corteo last night. It was AWESOME!!! I didn't realize the music would be live and wonderful. The tent was not that big and we were right up close.

Gotta go light a fire under DH's you know what. I have company coming in a few weeks and I want to get the flower bed done!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!