Oct 05 Cycle Buddies

[lolajones]

Oh no!
Is it finally the death of the Octobuddies thread??
We need a new home, somewhere warm and cosy with ample room for my bubble, stephs little Buffy n Arnie, little Rs DVD collection, jemlas positivity and of course Demetrios 100% hombre physique.

Steph your FET will be around the 30th jan??? Is that right??? So soon. Buffster and Arnie are now lean mean clinging machines, doing their final carb up before checking in at the 5star Uterine Resort of Endometrocity for a 9 month, all inclusive vaccacione. I have a very good feeling about this fet. I reckon your mental gene, currently clearly in over drive, will initiate Special Embryo Stickage DNA production and you'll be twinning by Feb. I have the gift of prophecy, it came with the bubble.

Little R - Gwynnie paltrow also p*sses me off. saw her at the Golden Globes, not in person of course but via the magic of telly all blooming and obsequious. How dare she! Coming over here, stealing our men and getting preg at the drop of a hat. SIGH. So gorgeous one, what are your plans? Not going to cycle again for a while? Me neither. The last few weeks have made it very clear that I'm just not ready emotionally for it.

Jemal la la la - where are you? Are you on the feb thread?? Whats your plan my sweet?

And Walshy??? What of you?

Well, I have an afternoon of "study leave". So far I have studied the newspaper, my fridge, the internet and of course, my bestest friend in the entire world, the TV. I have zip all motivation for this, call a spade a spade, crap. I have had yet more bodily dysfunction (bloody bubble not working, call ACME Bubble Menders STAT) with some wierd eye ear head throat pain that I have diagnosed as chronic sinusitis. I need total body transplant, am on waiting list but have also applied to Extreme Makeover.

Have my Hysterosalpingogram on Monday. Am currently taking bets on the outcome if you want to join in the current odds are:

Blocked Right tube 2:1
Blocked left tube Evens
Uterus shaped like the face of Mother Theresa 11:1

If right tube blocked then its decision time.... another operation? Not with cack handed numbnuts Dr Hernia McHernia who did last job thats for sure.

Well my lovely ladies melodramatically i hope this isn't the end!!!!
Be lonely without you guys.

LOVE like a truck

lolahhh
xxxxx

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La, la, la, Loopies!!

Was outta town for work for a couple of days and everyone wants to leave? Am mounting a protest....... this is not the end of the fabulous Octobees! Picket signs in hand, marching about- Donna Martin Graduates!! Oh, wrong protest......

I have searched other threads and don't know anyone else in there. As I am totally selfish, you will hang about atleast until I get through Buffy and Arnies va-kay to warmer climates- where there will be mints awaiting them on their pillows in Hotel Uterus. Am pretty sure I saw a bell hop wearing little hat with chin strap and crazy glue in hand!

I think my FET will be on Jan 30th, as is tentatively scheduled as such, but IVFers take top priority and they can move me around a couple of days. I will then test 8 days later...... Not looking forward to that re-entry into the world of "the hell where time literally stands still". But then that will be that my bunnies. I am done! I am feeling very good about it today. Either way. I am ready to move on with life without the pesky little voice in my head that constantly talks about all things fertility. The voice is very much like Karens little whiny voice - the chicky-doo from Will and Grace. Also like karen, the voice likes to use alcohol as it's coping mechanism. Although, I will have to look around for some flaming gay friends for the voice.... ahh, will miss the voice. My brain will have so much free time!

Lola- may have to upgrade to more advanced bubble- maybe one designed by Rembaldi himself heh? IF that doesn't work I think that full body transplant is fine idea. You could either pick one that had gifted singing voice and dancing abilities or academy award winning acting abilities. You could pick one with a brain that takes you to the supreme court, you could be an Olympic athlete..... or better yet- you could pick one that allows you to be Playboy bunny! So many choices. Tough call.

Little R- terrible, terrible question! But, alas, if being honest the answer is no. But I believe that is more of a self preservation sanity defense mechanism than anything else..... Am staying positive!! Will successfully implant Buffy and Arnie! Repeat until believed! More nervous about the kids surviving the thaw then anything...... Fingers crossed.

Jen- are you cycling with me love?

Toodles you noodles
Steph

[Jen1d]

Hi girls

I have been working too much and had to cover a sleep-over as the NEW girl has decided to leave already???

So good to be back with my lovelies

Steph - It sounds all go. Everything is going to be great, i feel a positive vibe coming through for you. Gook luck

Lola - Have you had a Hysterosalpingogram before? I have, so if you need to know the gory details just ask. Hope everything goes well for our Loopy Lola. Loopy in a nice way of course.

Little R - Has that cousin produced yet? Wish i could be as bored as her. Sorry, i know she is your cousin but don't you want to just slap some people. It would be nice if she could think about your feelings.

Walshy - How are you feelin, did the app at the Dr go ok?
I have heard of the E-glue. Log on to the Pacific Fertility Centre then click on Fertlity Flash then Vol 1 Issue 2. It will tell you all about it there. Let me know what your views are? I think they should give us some over here, why are we always last to get everything and we have to pay for it??

I know what you mean about the Jolie's and Paltrow's of the world. They have everything, don't they. Everytime i open the Hello magazine someone else is pregnant and usually they have only been married 5 mins and everything just seems to work out for them, makes you sick eh? Blast of bitterness over.

Me - well my AF has been and gone. Next one should be here around the beginning of Feb then 21 days later the medi will begin and we start alll over again. After the first disapointment i just wanted to get on to the next cycle but i'm glad i'v had a break. My healthy eating is coming on a treat (green tea and all), have lost 6lbs so far. Although i must say Starbuck looks more appealing everyday.

Keep positive girls. This year is ours

Catch you all soon

Love Jen x

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Greetings ET's!

Glad to see Sweety Jen back round!! Congrats on the 6 pounds. Lovely. I have struggled with weight since about birth I had been doing fantabulous job the last 5 years keeping it off- then they took away my exercise for the IVF, then the miscarriage.... (I am total stress eater, no great mystery there) then the holidays-- oof, not pretty. So, if the FET doesn't work I will back on the wagon. If it does, will be glad to bulk up! Will just buy plenty of moo-moo's to tool around in. Your cycle will be directly on the heels of mine. I will gladly stick round for your BFP after I get mine! See that- PMA. Uh-huh. Cheers!

Lola- word from the streets is that a Rembaldi bubble can be found, but can only be accessed by using Demetrios and tiny rafts. Luckily, you have both! So strap on the blue wig, head to the nearest destination dance club with loud music and secret back room and you are sure to find it. Be careful of last minute alarms as you are trying to make your escape. Although the raft is tiny, it could prove to be an obstacle......
How are you feeling lov-ah bean? I will take odds on the hystero- who's in-what's it... Right tube will not be blocked as you will be spending the weekend in protective, healing bubble. Have upped the amount of healing power to maximum.

Little R- I know you gave us full warning that you would be away, but I am ready for your return!

Walshy- anything???

As for me. I am back in full stress mode. The FET is drawing nearer and I am constantly thinking about it now. I was doing so well, just ignoring it and sweeping it under the rug. Unfortunately, the rug will no longer be ignored....... Blasted RUG! They also told me at the clinic that I won't know if Buffy and Arnie survived the journey from ice age until I get to the clinic the morning of the FET- DRAT! More stress...... Have checked into the underground BiF world war and PMA is now taking the side of the BFN's...... Pee sticks are flailing about everywhere, it mad chaos!


Have a day Margarita's!
Steph

[Walshy]

Ladies I am so sorry for not logging on for sometime I have been secretly reading your posts but not replying as we have had house guests and the computer is in the loungerrom. They do not know about the whole IVF thing so couldn't reply and tell you where I am or get excited because a FET and cycle are just around the corner and the rising of the Octoberberoonies is happening....by the way they are still here but asleep and for some reason I am crouching over the computer typing as quickly as I can whipsering to myself what i'll type next.....should lay off the coffee.........

Steph - your even closer to having Arnie and Buffy back where they belong....ARe you going to have them go to the blastocyst before going back in???? I am sending you bucket loads of PMA so that you can start the trand where we all get BFP

Jen - not long now before it's your turn to bat for the team again.......Yay! I am feeling a bit lost not being able to send positive messages to people and watching how there cylce is progressing...Congrats on the weightloss I am on the same bike peddling with you....Also sening you a bunch load of PMA...............Bring on the BFP.....

Lola - Can I bet on your uterouse being the shape of mother Theresa. What other listtle suprises has you body thrown at you this week. I feel for you not only do you have to go through the withdrawal of IVF drugs but then you have to have Henry as well.

Little R - Totally agree with the whole Angelina and Gwyneth thing.....I am still being stalked by pregnant women and there is obvioulsy something in the water at work as more and more people annoucing there pregnancies and whinge about it only took 1 month......Sigh

As for me went back to the Drs on Monday he said that i had a great cyle apart from the lack of BFP. We talked about the next one when I am ready he was ready to go again. On the weightloss side he has said it would help if i lost a bit and so far i've lost 2.3 kilos (which is good for me). About the embryoglue he said that it's just another get more money from you scheme from some clinics. He was saying the reason why the eggs don't stick is they where not good embryos and if they did stick and they weren't good then there would be other problems...We decided to go to Blasotcyst next cycle as there is a btter chance that they will stick. He still only wants to put 1 back but I am going to talk him into 2 next visit..

Ok here is the questions you guys posted 2 weeks ago.........
1. Do you wish on stars?
No can't say I do but i do talk to people in my family that have passed on and ask them to give me a little helping hand.
2. What is your favorite drink?
Margherita's or water...love the stuff drink around 4 litres a day (water that is)
3. Favorite way to spend spare time?
Have coofee with friends, go to the beach and relax on the grass can't stand sand gets into everything.
4. What can be found in the trunk of your car?
Nothing my DH is a clean freak and he cleans the car often.
5. How do you vent anger?
It seems according to my Dh that he sometimes gets the burnt of it......

Ok such a long post should get me through until my visitors go......Take care lovely ladies until we meet again........

[lolajones]

Whoop whoop how the luscious ladinos de Octubre?

La Walsh covert ops on the 'puter. Don't you hate that "it was a fantablious cycle except for the ___________ *(insert disastrous outcome here)" I know it comes from the school of the "journeys part of the holiday" but jeez louise! When the doc said the fact that I had ectopic was a good thing, man, things were so surreal I checked my pants for a penis. I have put you down for the Uterine Mother Theresa bet. Good luck
So you're going to have 2 blastocysts then if you work your charms on The Doctor? When are you going to go again? Will you have a fully medicated cycle? How are you feeling about the whole thing?

Steph - bigger, more accommodating rug in post. This time is the worst really, as soon as you start the meds it'll be better. I wish we were all back at October again - cycling together. But with better outcomes of course
The rembaldi bubble was a beatch to obtain! My blue wig got caught in my back pack helicopter equipment as I was abseiling from improbably tall office block in my underwear whilst carrying an unconscious Demetrio (that man cannot take his liquor, 2 ouzos and he was out) and being fired at by my double crossing mother and previously unknown twin. However, I prevailed and am now cosied up bug style with my super strength antibiotics and hernia taming whip. Demetrio is sitting outside with a hangover the size of Poland and a box o Krispy Kremes, singing you are my sunshine. Bless.

Jemlalalala - Just say no! to Starbies. The Bucks is your enemy! I have just performed some very complex calculations and see that you will be preggoria by end of March. Congratulations!! Now, don't even think of bodding off and leaving the rest of us like Certain Unmentioned Pregnant Others. And that goes for you too Steph! It'll be exciting cycling again, positivity comes back with the injections. When cycling, drink lots of milk!! Eat lots of protein!! It wasn't a study but anecdotally from one unit, people who drink a pint of milk a day during their cycle are more successful. Worth a go I reckon.

Little RRRRR - pop in and see us my sweet. We're all back!!

Bueno, I have dedicated my day to avoiding studying and I've been pretty successful to be honest. I JUST CANT DO IT!!!! It is SO DULL! I am TOO OLD FOR YET MORE EXAMS. Phew.
On an entirely different note - I feel very different to you guys. I'm not even thinking about ivf at the moment. It all seems very far away. Well, except that I have dreaded pingogram on monday. Think I'm burying my head in sand (stephs rugville) because I am terrified of another cycle. Truly terrified. Y'know, I don't think I really acknowledged that until right now. A Breakthrough! Off the couch. Body Dysfunction update: finally went to doc and been referred to specialist and got sick making antibiotics. Face less swollen. MRI scan will reveal I use my sinuses for muling Viagra from India so I'll be off to chokey I guess unless I can bribe the plods with my earnings from Post Pingogram sweepstake.

OK flowers of divine beauty, I'm off to measure my cheeks. My face cheeks that is
Amor!!

Lolat
xxx

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La-la-Lol-La!
How did it go today, hm?
Steph

Will write more later my lovelies..............

[little R]

Hello Octoblerones!

Greetings to you all.... it's great to see that the thread is not dead after so many months
Well done, I say
Thank you Lola and Step for providing constant entertainment, you're a delight

I've just got back and wanted to drop in and see how you are all doing.
So many great posts to read....

I have noted your FET date Steph.... soon there, sweetie. I am crossing all my extremities...you SO deserve a BFP along with a perfect pregnancy. Go Arnie and Buffy... they will welcome the climate change and as they are fighters, will definitely hang in there chez utero Sending you heaps of PMA...and wishing you all the very best. Keep us posted... I'll be here....don't plan on leaving again soon. If I do, you will be notified! When it works, just promise me you won't forget about us. I hate it when that happens

Lola, love. How did it go? I had one of those...not very pleasant. Did you get the results you wanted? I am thinking of you. YOU make me laugh so.... my DH loves when I check the site as you all have such a positive effect on me. I can totally relate to you not feeling in the mood for IVF...I am actually relieved it is not happening now because I am not ready to go through it all again just yet. Sending you heaps of PMA but mainly for the studying.... you poor thing BTW, have you read the Ben Elton book?

Jen, dearest: Firstly congrats on the weight loss ...I am pretty happy with myself too as haven't lost anything yet, which is a good sign. Okay... you must give us exact dates once you have them so we can encourage you.
Yes, the cousin has produced.....she had everything: A little boy (which is what I crave for) and born on her mother's birthday.... I received the news via generic text message whilst I was away with DH.... I spent a long time crying. Please tell me it is normal. I am not sure why I was crying....for me, for us, for my Little Angel or because I was just so jealous.... I still feel crumby about it and can't find it in my heart to feel happy for her. I think my infertility has turned me into a monster...

I can feel it, AF is rearing its yuck head....hence the great mood I am in...

Does anyone have any news from the BFP Octobuddies?

Walshy, how's life down under? Still have visitors? Sorry didn't quite catch when your dates would be...sorry if I missed them.

I know there are only 5 of us....but still we are the last remaining passengers that boarded in October....we've flown around the world dozens of times already
Perhaps you could copy/correct dates if you have any?
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Steph: 30 January: FET
Jen: Feb/March
Walshy: Feb?
Lola: May? (come "cycle" with me, in my best Frank Sinatra voice!)
Little R: April/May?



Lots of love to all your Octofriends out there

Little R

[lolajones]

Thanks for asking! Done! Was all pretty cool (fridge fresh iodine) and pain free - thus confirming officially what my DH has suspected for past 2 months - I am dead from the waist down Yes indeed, if anyone finds my libido out there - there is a reward for its return! Last seen carrying cloth bag on stick a la Dick Whittington, trying to hitch a ride on the M4 slip road with a cardboard sign stating "I Go All The Way".
No official results yet for the sweepstake, took a sneaky at the screen, less Mamma Theresa more Vladimir Putin eating a sour plum and wearing a tricornate hat. I don't think anyone bet that so I am quids in! Going to arrange an appointment with the Main Man tomorrow to get the real deal, blah blah blahhhhhhhh. Am assuming its bad news based on past performance - a pattern is emerging
Little R - embrace the monster within! I think what you're feeling is entirely normal. And it will pass! These things are always brief because we are PHENOMENALLY good good good. Yes, lets not cycle for a bit. Think dh wants to go again as soon as we're able (March if pingo ok) but I'm a bit worried about FETing whilst I'm doing the old examinationes. Keep chanting "whats important?", sheesh, I dunno, errrr, chocolate, Jon Stewart from the Daily Show?
I've not read that book but my mum has, she said its funny. I just read that Kazuo Ishiguro one "Never Let Me Go" which was top but not a laugh a minute read. Carl Hiassen is good for a laugh. Though have to banish reading novels, only recommended texts for me,

So what of the other ladies??? How was the weekend?
Whats the news? Whats the weather on planet Steph?

Love and a ton of it

Lolass
xxxx

[lolajones]

PS. The HSG cost £250!! Thats a weekend in Copenhagen!!! I've seen kidneys for less on eBay. When I finally have my children am going to take it out of their pocket money
Just kidding God of Fertility!! I pay it with smiling pleasure and juniors allowance will remain untouched!!!




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Bikinis!! My lovely little thongs!

Am sending around boomerang... not a PMA boomerang- because PMA is starting to work on my nerves as is too kichy- cheeky cheerleader pom-pom, but a WAA boomerang! (Whoop- *ss- Attitude) Now, as I send this out I am picturing all remaining Octo-poohs standing around and being smacked about the head as it passes...... We are all in need of a little regrouping and drop-kicking the "we suck" attitude. Now, as in true boomerang form, will eventually cyle back round to me, as I am counting down my last week in babyquest mountain chalet. I see the peak, will I stand about flailing Rocky like fists and shouting Yo' Adrian- or will I plummet right off like the boys of Into Thin Air....... Du, Dum, DUm.

The hormones must be working as DH keeps reminding me that I am ubber-wench Ultrasound yesterday proved ultra- thick uterine lining, perfect planting soil for Buffy and Arnie. DH and I went out to dinner the other night and had little chat.... we actually agreed that we are both just ready for this to be over, so life can continue on again. That's what I like best about my man, we are almost always floating about the same wavelength. When we aren't- he jumps over to mine to make me happy. So, this is REALLY it. But, I will remain here to cheer on my favorite ladies!!

Lola- Can't believe you have to wait for results... I thought you would know right away. But, of course, no. You must wait. Because that is the thing about fertility- everything is a wait. We should be tested for our patience after we go through this- we could prove very helpful in difficult situations.... that is why you are such a good secret agent! I am still hopeful that it will be good news. The bubble doesn't lie my friend. It will prove worth the effort to obtain it. Demetrio eating Krispy Kremes gave me twisted little chuckle- did you ever see the Sex and the City Krispy Kreme episode? eeeewwwww...... Now, get to studying!!

Little R- welcome back noodle. Thanks for PMA, but as seen above, I would love a little WAA! Plus, I just like to say waaaaaaa-hhh. Sorry the witchy woman is paying a visit. But proves great excuse to eat chocolate and be witchy woman yourself. I think the cry over cousins blessed event is perfectly normal in this dreaded planet. I was at the grocery store and bumpy ladies and babies were following me every which way. To top that off, as I was driving home a truck pulled out in front of me, cut me off and then I realized that in the back of the truck was a baby bassinet! I gave it the death eye for several miles. Am sure I burned a hole in lacy little trim with Superman like rays.

Walshy- Great super sleuth typing skills! Tell your friends to go for coffee as you have important work to do. My snowbunnies Buffy and Arnie are already blasts. I used two 5 day blasts the last time and froze 2, these are them. Tough little tikes can't wait to flex stickin and hangin tough muscles.... visions of New Kids on the Block and Hangin Tough video just flashed in my head! Will have to find that song and play for Buffy and Arnie.

Jen- how is it going sweetums?

Happy Days,
Steph

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Hello Sunshines on my shoulder!

How's it hanging?

All is quiet on the western front apparently with y'uns.

Well, I am counting down until Monday- the big day for Buffy and Arnie. I am keeping very busy and have managed at most times to put everything back under the rug- will deal with emotions when i need to- or when i completely explode due to pent up feelings.

Boomerang has misfired and immediately circled back and literally smacked me in the face, broke my nose and knocked me unconscience.....

Received phone call from one of very good friends. She has a 14 month old son and has always wanted to wait like 5 years between kids. Well, she was reading very smutty novel one night and gave her DH the poke and wakey.... now of course she is pregnant. One night, one dance and presto bango babyhood. Un-friggin-believable!!!! One little night of fun and she gets to have a baby. Can you even imagine what that would be like- so easy. Of course she is not exactly ecstatic about the news. It wasn't part of her plan. But then she said she remembered what I go through and realizes she should be appreciative. Whatever. Then she had the nerve to say to me that she was talking to a coworker the day before and the coworker made a comment about getting pregnant and her reply was- God wouldn't do that to me!
So, she not only doesn't want one, but also insults God by saying he will be nice enough not to give her one at the time she wants one in her perfect timing. I ask God everyday for one and I get nothing!!! Well, I lie, I did get to have a miscarriage! Lucky me. And the terrible thing is I thought- of course she won't have a miscarriage! Like I was mad about that. I know I don't really want her to have a miscarriage, I know that she will love this child more than anything and she does deserve happiness as she has been put through her own ringer in life. But the same time my insides are screaming- this is so UNFAIR!!!

So, the great irony of the situation has allowed me to laugh it off- well, eventually I did.

Now am back to concentrating on my own FET and hoping that I will have big bumps with my friends....


How is the rest of planet ironic??

Laters Gators!
Steph

[lolajones]

Hail Sisters

Steph. I hear you!! I mean, we are veterans so we completely expect people to say all manner of ridiculous things on Subject: Baby but still it bites. Women who can sneeze and breed haven't got the primero clue about how hard it can be to not get what you want, what everyone else seemd to find so Brain Trust easy. My very bestest mate has been in distress lately agonising over whether to have a third child. I can help her and we talk about it but it feels, I can't describe. Whilst I'm being all Solomon, silent voice is screaming HELLO!!! But I would rather she talked to me than deciding she couldn't.
I can't believe you're FET has come around so soon! I know it will work. factoid! Arnie and Buffy, rubbing their eyes and squinting under the microscope, wake up embies, you're on! Hope you have some stuff planned for the 2ww?
Have appointment with Da Main man on 31st (Steph day) and can start making plans after that.
Have made a complete Thatcher U turn and have (semi) decided to FET as soon as I can - if pingogram ok, that would be end of March. Bring it On!!
My boss had decided to give me a study day a week (ie squeeze 5 days work in 4) and I'm feeling a lot less stressed about impending exams now.
I have been anger blackspot for past week - no explanation! I have nothing to give!

How's everyone else in Octoberland?
I apologise for very sober post today. Had clinic full of people with depression. Took away my whoopee.

Take care all

Mucho love
whoop free low cal Lola

xxxxxx

[Jen1d]

Hi girls
Just wanted to let you know i have been working lots so have not been about as much but i am still with you all and rooting for lots of PMA's for us.

Feel a bit low today. Put an offer in for a gorgeous house but it was not accepted. I am so mad as the owner had practically promised us the deal and even phoned me to confirm this. Then the solicitor rang today and informed us we were out bid. I am so mad.

Does this life get any better? Are we every going to get some good news?
I am fed up of disappointment. Life sucks.

There, negative rant over and out.

Thanks for listening

Lots of love to you all

Jen xxx

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Hi Ho Ladies and lovelies!

Lola bean- what a switch, speeding up the process aye? Ready to hit the express fertility line! Very exciting my girl. I think after what we went through, we just know when we are ready to give it another spin on the wheel of life- apparently my version is missing the vannah white- no flouncey perky blond ladies doing hand modeling as this puzzle is being solved! Hmm, where can I get one of those.... I know- we're going back to Calli- after all, they have more bounce in California! I am picturing Demetrio sporting blond wig- afterall, he will do anything his little Lola asks. When do you get your test results from who-sey-what's it?
Do I have anything planned for 2 ww wait- well, my wait is only 8 day wait. hoo-RAH! and no I have no plans. They try to make it as painful as possible as they will not let me do yoga- the one stress relief feely good I have in life and they take it away. My plan is to make everyone around me as miserable and stressed as I am....... hmmm, have to think on that one. Also, know what you mean about the friends and wanting them to talk to about things- as all my girls now have little babies, I already feel excluded in some ways- so i don't want them to start excluding me on their true feelings just to protect mine. I let them know when I have heard enough.

Jen- sorry about the house. ever feel like shouting and ranting like mad woman- Can't anything go right!!! That is when I throw in the towel and surrender to the smut novel gods or cheesy chick flick gods and forget about my life for awhile... seems to help. Works even better while getting snookered with mango margaritas. DH and I are going away for the weekend to visit our only friends couple left that don't have children. Will be nice to visit them and forget about baby stuff as they don't have any either.

Ok walshy and Little R- miss ya, luv ya!

3 and a half days left,
Steph