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Sass - My embryologists seem to be VERY comfortable with the blast transfers. The last time I did a fresh cycle they had different embryologists who I am assuming were day 3 pushers. These two new ones like to tell you that they will do either a day 3 or day 5 depending on how your embryos look on day 3...which makes it hard to plan, but I appreciate their judgment as I didn't specialize in their field. I told them just now that I am going to trust them and go with their guts and hold them personally accountable if it doesn't work. They nervously laughed as I half heartedly told them that I knew "It was a numbers game..." and of course (wink wink) it wouldn't be their faults. I did feel better as one of them shared that she got pregnant from a blast transfer and now has a four year old. That did put me at ease knowing that she had been in our boat. I just called my accupuncturist and scheduled a time for Thursday.

Day 5 Blasts or Bust....
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Amy: Sounds like you have a good team behind you. So Thursday it is. Fingers crossed!!!!
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Nice ticker sass.... glad to see you are back in the game. I just love the smell of lupron in the morning.
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Hi guys...

Amy--From everything I've heard, if you can make it to blast stage your odds go up of having a bfp. And it sounds like you have a really good selection of embies there, so I think you made the right decision. How exciting that the transfer is this week. Now we'll just have to find a way to keep you entertained during the 2ww!

Fee--How funny that you thought I was Goth. I'm pretty much the opposite of Goth. But I like the thought that in your mind I was dark and mysterious. It is funny how we visualize each other. I wonder if you're anything like I picture. I'm going to keep it to myself, because you are very nice looking in my mind and I don't want to have to change that image (I'm not great with change!) Hope all is well with Noggs.

Sassy--Your online shopping spree was the best! I laughed and then cried that you would go to the trouble (yep, just a little hormonal!) And you have very good taste! I'm so excited for you that your cycle is starting so soon. It seems like you're in a really good place right now, which has got to be helpful. I can't believe your BIL...he's such entertainment! And I'm sorry about your chatty MIL---there is NO WAY that I could have my MIL spend the night. It would be a case for IVF defense for sure.

Well, I'm back at work. Sob. My mini-vacation was nice but reality is here again. I've been really starting to feel pregnant...I have a feeling this could be a long last stretch. I'm just getting so excited to have her here! I'm having another baby shower this weekend--this is my big one with family and friends. My little sis is throwing it for me. I think she's more excited for this baby than I am...which is sweet! We have another prenatal class tonight, but I don't think I'll cry as this is the night we tour the hospital and I'm actually interested in that. If she makes me practice my breathing one more time I think I'll punch her out!

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Girls, sorry for being MIA!!!!!!!!!!, I kind of needed the space I guess, the last BFN was too much for me, so now I am doing a bit better......
We decided to get a break from IVF for a couple of months, we might try again around October or so. We are also exploring the idea of adoption, there is a lot of research to do in that area, there are so many options!!, so I have to do my homework on that one I guess...
I don't have too much time for personals right now, but I have been reading about you girls even when I wasn't writing, I wasn't going to leave my girls alone!!!!
Right now I am waiting for AF to come, I had my period after the BFN, and now it has been 31 days since that and AF is not here yet (which is very very rare for me, I always have 28 day cycles sharp). Of course I did an HPT on Saturday (day 28) and it was negative, so who knows.......I guess I will give it a couple more days and if still not here I will do another HPT or call my RE. But I have no symptoms whatsoever, no sore bb's, nothing......so we'll see....

Well I just wanted to say hi, and give you guys an update.......
Talk to you later!!
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Great to hear from you Vicky. I completely understand needing the space. Sometimes it is healthy to take a break from the obsession. How is Sanson doing?? He must be so big now. Any good tricks? I am thinking if I get another BFN than we will look into adopting a Bullmastiff. They are just giant versions of our precious pug Bella and can be my other surrogate child.

Ladies I came up with another positive to Blast transfers... I won't have to wait so long to take my blood test. That should help. But, just for funsies I think we should pass my 2ww and Sass' stim time with everyone describing what we all think we look like. Loved reading about Fee's and Meg's thoughts and it is true, just like when reading a novel, you get an idea in your head about what everyone looks like. I know that I picture Fee 5'7ish with fair skin and dark hair.... short dark hair - like a bob. Potentially from a lawyer type movie, but who knows. anyone else game???
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Helloo Ladies

Took a day off work yesterday after having a minor prang in my car on the way to work. Very minor, just rolled into the car in front of me while waiting at some red lights. Still it was enough to send me into a tail spin so I took the day off (spent most of it in bed) and had the midwife check Nogs out. All looks well. The guy whose car I hit was a top bloke and said not to worry and that these things happen. Didn't even want to take my details....

Well looks like it has been a hive of activity since I was last here. Goody

Now Amy I'm sorry I wasn't here for your question because I have some views on that issue. I was pretty much told the exact same thing as you, wait till day three and then they will decide whether to take the embies through to day five or not. At the time I was pretty clueless and had no idea about these things so when I was told on day 3 that they would take them through to blast I just accepted that that was OK and otherwise had no freaking idea....Basically I started off with about 17 eggs. About 8 made it to day three and then four to blast. I had every faith in my embryologist and it paid off. I think that by taking them through to blast it does indeed weed out the ones which would not have made it that far. Glad you are going to blast, will be waiting anxiously to see how the little beans are going. You sound like you have some good people on your case though.

And by all means speculate as to what I look like. Don't worry Meg, I am indeed very good looking so there won't be any shattering of that illusion. I will let you know shortly what I do look like....By the way Amy in my mind you are quite small with a lot of bouncy blonde curls. I can't seem to picutre peoples faces but I seem to focus on hair...

I am due on 31 October and I love the idea of the Office theme for Nogs' room. I think his room is just about done and I haven't lifted a finger... nice work. I shall start stealing stationary from work to decorate the nursery.

Sass I knew I could count on BIL to fill our soap opera quota. So he's on the run now eh? Will he be locked up again when caught??? Cracked up when I thought of Noggin's name being on the chart at the hospital. that is looking like a distinct possibility. Love it. And yes, working full time does suck. I hope my days of working full time are numbered, am getting so darned tired now days.

Secretary update, she is on the rebound. She had some botox last night and is not at work today. My spies tell me she is holed up in a hotel room with a visiting rock bank from the UK.

Mego, you will always be goth in my mind...and as indicated above I won't shatter your illusions about my good looks. Good luck with the next class. I have just signed up for mine and am not really looking forward to it. Have a blast at your baby shower. I hope you get lots of cool presents for the little mini goth. I am putting off having a baby shower until MIL is well enough to come. She is halfway through her chemo but landed in hospital for the last week due to an infection, so the rest of the chemo may be delayed. I may be having a baby shower VERY close to due date...oh well I always cut things fine....

Vicky great to have you back was getting worried but also completely understand the need for a break from the madness....Good luck on HPT, that's all I'll say on that issue! Great news on the adoption front as well, no harm in getting in early and exploring your options.

Well I must get on and make some sort of pretence at doing some work...

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Hey Everyone!

Long time no see! I feel like it's been forever! And OH HOW I HAVE missed you!

Vicky - I am glad you decided that you needed a break! And I am also doubly as glad that your Sistahood withdrawal was too much for you to handle! So welcome back darlink!

Fee- I am sorry about your minor accident, and that the guy was super understanding too! You poor thing though! I am sure you just needed a break, and having a minor fender bender was just the bestest excuse in the world for you to have a day off! And the secretary got Botox huh? Is that part of the I've got to get his attention phase, or is that part of the I am moving on phase? I guess we shall see! I hope your MIL recovers quickly from the infection, it seems unfortunately common with chemo and radiation to easily become infected- the whole cancer thing SUCKS! I think I should start a support group - cancer sucks.com or something :wink:

Amy- I love that you are shooting up in every know possible landscape, I think it's great karma for you! How else to get back to the mother-nature of it all, than to just shoot up on every possible place in the world! I'll help with the 2ww entertainment with describing what everyone looks like! I'd love to - problem is that I've posted pics of myself so it's too late for me! OH OH OH speaking of pics - guess what's ready!!!!

Sassy- Gosh, your BIL doesn't disappoint does he! Geez! I just feel terrible for your family- this has got to be a super tramatic time for everyone, and well, it's just not fair! I am very excited about your new super cycle!!!!! This is going to be awesomely fantastic! I thought you promised no ticker??? And you - you poor you!!!!! Your MIL must be making you nutso!!! I'd go crazy - I'd turn to the bottle - like seriously, bring on the liquor!

Mego- I hope that Baby Shower is amazing! And you are showered with presents all over the place! I've always pictured you as an olive skinned, light haired gorgeous woman - maybe I'm close? I think your sister being into the pregnancy is AWESOME, I am sure it's totally on your last nerve, but it's really sweet!

Jenn- I am SO sorry about your AC!!!!

Robbo- WELCOME BACK!!!! I am SO terribly sorry about the unexpected passing your FIL, that is so sad! But it's good you don't need surgery! Any idea on your next cycle- and is there ANY chance it could be closer than 2 million miles away?

Ange- I love that you and your DH are DIY'ers! My DH and I are too! It's alot of work, but I think in the long run, and sometimes the long long long run you appreciate it more - I promise you will!!

I think that's everyone - if I missed anyone, I am sorry! I've been gone too long- I need to fix that!

SO my pictures are up from the photographer, if you dare wanna see them - www.cjclients.com - we are the women of MasterPiece Weddings - I'd say I was the brunette. But we are all brunettes, so basically I am the ugly one, the old ugly one... that'll be easy - you just need to put in your email address to get into the pictures, but don't worry she won't sell it....

We have someone we think will work in the F/T position, and we have a P/T'er starting August 6th, so I am totally excited! it' almost feels too easy! So I am waiting for the ball to drop! That big evil ball!!!!

Wasn't there something that I was supposed to tell you guys? I can't remember - but anyway - I miss you all!!!

XXOO!

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Hey all... See.... totally 'Ol Home Week... Welcome back Vicky!!!!

Amy: any word? huh? huh?

Meg: glad you liked my shopping spree! I'm hoping the prenatal class went well... tour of the OB ward is not likely to cause such emotional upheaval :wink: . Hoping you have a fab time at the baby shower this weekend.

Vicky: glad to have you back in 'da hood. We will have to share nuggets of adoption info. Ummmm. Am I to be hoping that your AF arrived.... or not? (I mean, I am secretly hoping it didn't, but am I supposed to say that?)

Melissa: just looked at your pictures.... and you will have to be a BIT more descriptive as there are no ugly or old looking girls in that photo. And I am dying to know which is you! so in the first set... are you in the creme, brown or teal? I'm betting on brown or teal. Do tell!

Fee: glad to hear you were ok after the little "traffic issue" you had. btw... prang must be another aussieism. The things I am learning around here :wink: .

As for what you all look like.... here is how I picture you. Fee: light skinned with a gorgeous complexion. Sharp features and really dark hair. Meg: light skinned and blond with a cherubic-like face. Amy: long curly brown hair and olive complexion and greenish-brown eyes. Angie: straight mid-length brownish red hair and light complexion. I have seen a picture of Vicky so that would be cheating. And Mel... I pictured you with brown hair, but any other guesses would be tainted since I just looked at your pictures!

BIL update: no word for nigh on 2 weeks. He didn't even call to yell at MIL a few days ago when she cancelled his cell phone (yes, that they had bought him). His sponsor told us yesterday that as of 4 days ago he was still alive...

MIL update: having her there hasn't been too bad. Although last night dh and I were hoping for a little action in a house to ourselves... but when we both got home at 7pm she was already camped out at our home. Bummer. Don't you worry though... I still got mine... just quieter! :oops: I know, TMI :lol:

Yes, I added a ticker. Gave into the "excited to be sticking myself in the a&& again" vibes :wink:
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Hi everybody!!

Fee......it must have been scary having that car accident, even worse with Noggin inside!, I am glad everything was ok and that the other guy was cool with it, those things hardly happen here, everybody wants to sue, ARGhhhh!

Mel....loved the pictures, they look great!!! (I know, I told you arleady, but wanted to remind you since you seem to not realize that they look great!! :wink: )

Meg.....hope you have a wonderful time this weekend in your shower, I love opening gifts!! (how superficial, I know!!!), but isn't it great????

Sassy....don't worry, I don't even know whether I want AF to come or not. A couple of days ago I didn't want it to come, since I still had the hope of being prego (how naive!!!), but now, after 2 neg HPT's and after reading all the other girls' stories of how their AF's came 2 weeks late after their IVF even when they used to have perfect 28 day cycles before, I am kind of bummed, I know I am not preggo, and AF not coming is just making things worse I guess, so now that I am writing this I guess I realize it might be better if she would show up her ugly face...... :roll:

Amy....you always come up with great games!!!. My guess is the following: Fee- very fair complexion, dark straight hair kind of long, dark eyes, kind of tall. Meg- brunette, fair/olive complexion, brown eyes, medium height. Amy- Blond, with curls, shoulder length hair, olive complexion, not too tall. Angie- Brunette, showlder lenght hair, kind of wavy, very fair complexion, brown eyes. Jenn- Olive complexion, Brown/Dark hair, straight, medium height. Sassy and Mel- I saw your pictures already....

Want to see everybody's pictures now to see if we matched or not!!!! :lol:
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I am back from a crazy, but hopefully good day. (Did I ever tell you girls that my first fresh transfer was on my birthday.... way to go Amy, one way to ruin the day) Anyhow I am loving our game. So fun to guess... and even more fascinating to find out where our minds come up with the features?? Does our writing style or technique factor in?? perhaps our personality? or is it simply by where we live?? Love myself a good question and even more a great game. You girls would have loved my college roommates, we spent hours playing silly question games starting with "What if" or "If you had one..." Passes the time.

Fee - You are so lucky. I am glad to hear that Nogs is fine after this fender bender, and this leads me to believe you are even more tall, dark, beautiful and mysterious than I had imagined if you can cause a man to walk away from an accident and not take down you insurance to sue you. Well done. I think we all have some similar visions of you... I still think fairly tall, dark dark hair, short and straight, with like Sass said an amazing almost Disney princess complexion, and always wearing a pencil type skirt and heels. Am I even close??

Angie - I am now worried that the home improvement has got you down. I know the feeling, but we do miss you around here and I am swearing by my fabric softener and warm water solution. I also don't recommend those "claw" tools that tear it up as they can leave indentations on your walls... especially if your walls are older and plaster. Now for my vision of you. Also tallish - like 5'7" with brownish blond hair that is past your shoulders and wavy. You have tanned skin and a great smile. I am thinking blue eyes too.

Sass - Now no fair guessing you because I have gazed longingly at your vacation photos and wondered who could be so young and exotic. Lucky. You go to the most amazing places. I am envious. I am so sorry that MIL is still there. When does FIL come home? Is he avoiding her too? Maybe he needed a break from the chatter. I love that you have such fun BIL drama. I don't know my DH's family well as I haven't really met them, but his brothers were in Folsom Prison for some chop shop ring they ran up in the mountains... Maybe I could introduce them to your BIL and they could be friends. Only 6 more days til the beautiful stimms begin! I can't wait to hear about your mega cycle. I am jealous of all the self control you are exhibiting and staying so healthy. Keep it up!

Vicky - Glad to hear you are coming back to chat with us. We missed you. What type of adoption are you thinking about?? International? I am happy for you guys that you are getting that ball rolling. Where is AF?? Hopefully you are joining megos ranks of miraculous natural conception!! If not, you are one step closer to joining Sass and I with our needle addiction. As with Sass, I have also seen you and your beautiful Sanson, so we all know how pretty you are.

Mel - Which beautiful brunette are you? I am not seeing any hags in that photo! How is Bellini? Is she so big now?

Meg - You are smaller around 5'2" and have shorter shoulder length brown hair with brown eyes and a medium complexion. Not too fair, but not olive. You are always bubbly too. Am I even close? How was the shower? How many bath towels did you get? Don't forget to collect those Target receipts as they are the worst at accepting returns.

Jenn - Are you dying without the AC?? Do you need to come to sunny and hot California to hang with me on my tww?? Jenn is 5'5" and blond with blue eyes and a great tannable complexion.

Robbo - I am sorry for all you are going through right now. It must be so stressful. I wish I could come set up your bulletin boards or something to help you out. I do love that. My type A personality comes out and they become an obsession for me. But I imagine you are about 5'6' with brown hair and hazel eyes... am I even close?

Well ladies I will be posting hourly as i don't have anything to do. I am in bed, with the laptop and reruns of Flight of the Conchords... Poor DH is on a birthday party circuit with the DS and having to endure a small piece of my world... revenge is sweet.

WRITE SOON. I am bored.

Oh did I tell you they put in two grade two blasts and will call tomorrow with the report of how many they will freeze. Potentially 11, but I am thinking maybe 4 as the rest had some big growing to do today. Does anyone know how soon the blasts attach?? Is it sooner than day 3s?? Oh did I tell you my acupuncturist was a sadist? NO PERSONALITY!! Big mistake when you are dealing with me. Stark white room. Nothing on the walls. No plants. Weird music with bird sounds dubbed over it... and when I say birds, mostly I heard clucking chickens.. so I laughed as it sounded like my backyard. No pillows. Nothing. She was awesome. Best 140 I ever spent. wah wah wah...
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Hey Sista's!

I am loving our game! It is probably the only positive thing in my life right now- well the not positive thing is DH's business with staffing issues - it's just stressful. But I'll get over it.

Amy- I picture you with Dirty blond hair shoulder length, greenish eyes, and a beautiful smile (how am I doing?) I am praying for you and your little munchkins snuggling in!!! Bellini is 7.2 lbs at her last vet visit, but we just bought a new scale, so I'll jump on there with her this weekend and see what it says. I am the first brunette - the one that is the cover for "the girls of MasterPiece Weddings" the one that is wearing black in the first shot, and in lavendar in the last shots... the ugly hag... that's me! Exactly what you didn't think, huh! So how are you feeling?

Vicky- Are you thinking of doing international or domestic adoption? I had a long talk with an adoption attorney at lunch today - not really a lunch about adoption - she is a family lawyer, and it came up, DH was really curious though- I didn't stop him though (enter evil laugh, here)

*I interupt my regularly scheduled posting for an important announcment - Bellini just scratched at the door for the first time ever, and went outside and did #2!!!!* Thankyouverymuch... now back to my regularly scheduled typing....

Vicky-continued- how is the AF-saga coming? I hope that Sanson is going good!!! I picture you as a medium brown wavy shoulder length, very stylish hairdo, and super sophicated, sheek look - how did I do?

Mego- I also picture you as super petite, shoulder length brown hair - sort of a sweepy hair do, with green eyes, and a nice tan happy glow. How was your shower? Fun games, great gifts? Ya know I kick arse at the baby food tasting game, so if you need a shoe-in, just hire me! :)

Sassy- Anytime I need a personal shopper, I'll let you know! You totally rock, babe! So go ahead and read the Amy section to determine exactly who the ugly hag is- believe it or not the teal is my 21 year old pregnant intern... you can't tell at all she's pregnated... but anyway- thanks for thinking I am the preganted chic- ONE DAY! :) You were right, though, I am the brown one (well black- the cover model... that's I!) So how's the MIL situation? Better???? I am so proud of you that you got some nooky in there! Bom-chica-bom-bom! (that's my best effort at porn music!)

Fee- I totally think of you as dark hair like me, slender (with a baby belly) you have short hair with lighter eyes, maybe green, with a fair complexion.

Angie- I think of you with with curly hair, layered with like an auburnish hair, and a medium complexion.

Robbo- I don't know why, but I picture you to look like my best friend from High School, you have shorter light brown hair, sort of the Fara Faucett look, with green/hazel eyes, maybe 5'6" slenderer build, totally hot basically. (you know that teacher that all of boys have a crush on, that's you!)

I think that's everyone, right? If I missed you, I'm sorry, I am trying to pay attention to the puppy and type and watch Ace of Cakes... Love me some Duff!

I have Physical Therapy in the AM, I hope I get the nerve to tell the PT dude that he needs to rub me harder... (gosh that sounded dirty)

Has anyone been to Ireland?

Love you guys!

XXOO!

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Good evening ladies. Things here have been totally crazy. DH was out of town for 3 days and so I was on my own with dd. tried to get some work done at school, but every time I moved one thing my dd (2 yeas old mind you), would dump three to four things. Was not real productive with her there. However, I just HATE to hire a babysitter. I am actually not supposed to be at school for another 2 weeks, and the janintor keeps pointing that out. I am really just trying to move all my JUNK from one room to another. So time consuming. Plus, I know once everyone else gets there, I will get nothing done as we all want to sit and chat.
Well, my neighbors baby shower is this weekend. I will be so glad when it is over. She actually had the nerve to grip to me about how one of the hostesess is pinching pennies, which we are each spending $50 on this, so it's not like it's totally cheap. Then she made a point the other night to tell me not to get her anything that was not on her registry. Sure makes me want to run and get stuff not on the registry. Told my dh that I would NEVER host a shower for anyone again.

Mel- Are you going to Ireland? If so I am so jealous. That is one place, along with Australia that I really, really want to go. However, DH has no interest of traveling anywhere outside the US :cry:
Yeah for Bilini. Hopefully things will continue in the same direction.
My dog story for the week....I have two that are about 8 years old. One is a German Shephard/blue healer mix, the other brittany/setter mix. Anyhow, I came home from work Tuesday thinking the house just stunk to high heaven. As I investigated it, I found that one of my dogs had vomitted twice in my bedroom, and had left seeral piles of diahrea. URG!!! Unfortuantely my carpet is an off white so it was very hard to get the mess up. I just about shipped my dogs off.
Guess I will be getting new carpet sooner than I had anticipated.

Amy, I would love for you to come up and get my classroom all done for me. I absolutely LOVE doing the bulletin boards. My first 5 years or so of teaching I had 5 bulletin boards in my room and made sure to change all of them out every month. Unfortuanly I am not that good anymore. I tend to look for things I can hang that will be good teaching resources for the whole year. We just get so bogged down with all the paperwork and testing, that the bb have to take a backseat.
What did you teach?
I must say that I am jealous of you being on your 2ww. I wish I could be there with you. If I had all the money in the world I would do IVF every month...or as long as it took to make my "family". I hope all 11 are good enough to freeze. When exactly will you be doing your testing? Will you do an evil HPT in advance?

Vicky- Glad to have you back. I hope the break from us was a good one. I guess we are hoping that AF shows her face soon.

Sassy- You are such a sweet lady to let your MIL stay with you for so long. After a few days I would go CRAZY!!! I don't think I would have been as kind as you when it came to "quiet" nookie. Maybe if you would have been loud she would have gotten the hint and given you guys a little time alone.
The ticker looks really good.

Fee- So sorry about your accident. I am glad to hear that Noggin is doing well though. It's just another added thing you certianly don't need. How sweet of the man though to be so understanding and walk away from the accident. Was there any damage to either vehicles.
Sorry to hear about your MIL. Cancer is never easy. Will keep her in my prayers.

Mel- My next IVF attempt (actually a FET...something completely new to me) will not b until next summer. Probably around the beginning of June. I could probably do one closer to home, but I have such faith in my doctor that the travel is well worth it.....or it better be. I just have to remid myself to stay positive. The whole IVF worked once for me, so hopefully it can work again.
I LOVED your pictures. All you ladies are so beautful. It's so fun to be able to put a face with a screen name now.

Okay, I know I have missed some, but I am tired as can be and ready for bed. Will write more a little later...but I will do my looks predictions before I go....

AMY-Beautiful blonde. I would say sholder length wavy hair. Tanned year round, very skinny, probaby around 5'5.

Vicky- Dark, dark, dark thick brown hair, just below the shoulders. Probably about 5'8". Green eyes with a mysterious look behind them.

Meg- Sandy blonde hair with gorgeous high-lights (natural), blue eyes and very sharp features. Probably about 5'5", very petite, cute and bubbly.

Sassy- Fair complextion with stricking brown hair. Short, bob style with dark brown eyes. Probably around 5'7".

Fee- Cute and pregnant as can be, with that little basketball tummy. Probably short, 5' 5" with dark hair and olive skin, hazel eyes that just sparkle.

Angie- Blonde curly hair that hangs just below the shoulders. Very stylish. Tall, probably about 5'10". Light complextion with blue eyes.

Hope I didn't miss anyone. Have a wonderful evening ladies.
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Post by Angie65 »

Hi Girls - really sorry I haven't posted much. So busy at the mo. Work, cousins and 2 boys staying and house renovations. We are actually staying with friends as our flat isn't big enough for all of us. DH's friends and she is preggers. And it is fine - I am comfortable with it all which is good. The zen is continuing....

Obviously I am not keen to borrow their computer to post on this thread- you will understand I'm sure!

Will catch up next week but just had to say your descriptions of moi are pretty accurate - brunette, brown eyes, fair skin - very good! I'm pretty sure Fee is a blonde as she has referred to her roots in the past...!

Must go - but wanted to wish you all good weekends. :D
Me 39 PCO - TTC since Aug 05
2 IVF/ICSI, 2 FET. All BFN
BFP Oct 07

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Post by FionaA »

Hellooo

well it's almost 5.00pm here on a Friday, yay! The weekend!!!

Angie good to read ya, you sound busy! glad to hear the zen has not deserted you, magnificent effort.

Robbo, I see you as a red head by the way....I only focus on the hair so have nothing else in mind...wow your neighbour strikes again....How dare she even ask you for a present when you are throwing the baby shower?? I say don't buy her anything at all...ungrateful wench. She had better say thank you. I've only ever thrown one baby shower and I didn't even get so much as a thank you. Everone else got a card except me...never been able to figure that one out???
And geez your dog story reminded me of a similar episode that I had with my dearly departed Bela. I came home to find diahorrea and vomit everywhere (and I mean everywhere -even the laundry basket) Poor dog had also scratched up the carpet near the back door trying to get out....

Now Mel stop it with your ugly hag stuff, you are far from ugly mate. The photos look great! So there will be no guessing about what you look like! No I haven't been to Ireland but I hear it is great fun. Saw your other thread about places to stay and things to do, hope you get some good suggestions there! And well done on Bellini's toilet training a magic milestone for you I'm sure...

Amy, I'm loving the game myself. I also like playing hypothetical games. Me and car pooling buddy like to play "who would you rather do" i.e we think of two really gross people and then ask each other which one we would rather have sex with. Endless gross out entertainment for those traffic jams....Thanks for the compliment vis a vis the car accident. I actually took it as an insult that the bloke didn't want my phone number but now I do realise he was dazzled by my beauty, he's probably kicking himself now. He could have had an instant family...Your story about your BIL had me humming that Folsom prison song by Johnny Cash. I agree there should be a play date set up for your BIL and Sass' BIL...And friggin fantastic on ET.. excellent that you had some left over to freeze. I think that blasts implant quite quickly maybe in the next day or two??? Are you on bedrest???

hey Vicky thanks for your kind thoughts re: the Prang (I guess that must be another Aussieism Sass - just so many of the damned things I don't know what is Aussie and what isn't.). Now Vicky I have seen your pic as well so can't be guessng about you either...and just to be safe I'm gonna cross everything for you having a natural BFP, that would be most awesome.

Sass nice work on the silent nookie. It always adds that element of danger to proceedings when there is a parent around....

Jenn I can speculate on your looks as no photo posted, I'm thinking you are quite short and you have curly very blonde hair. I am convinced of this so don't try to persuade me otherwise...

OK shall I reveal what I look like???? Well if I let nature take it's course I would have wavy brown hair. I wish my complexion was as disney like as has been speculated but sadly not. I have a generally olive complexion but with annoying rosy cheeks (so unsophisticated). Although I am reasonably slim i have fat cheeks and no chance of any cheekbones showing up (unless I develop anorexia). One of the Village People once commented that I look a bit like Taylor Dane... As Angie noted I do bleach my hair so currently have blonde hair, halfway down my back which I try to straighten most mornings (what a drag)...Am about 5' 7.5 odd in height so most of you go that rightish!!

So come on everyone what do the rest of you look like???

Well, I'm off home now have a great weekend chaps!

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