Morning ladies,
Looks like there's quite a "pm dance" going on, wow!

By the way, Stefanie and Kerpupples, you can keep sending sending me pms, but I delete them without reading them. I'm glad you found each other and can lean on each other through the IVF journey, but I'm not interested in a clique rivalry. I don't need that hostility in my life. I posted what I needed to say on the other thread yesterday, I apologized twice these past weeks for unintentionally hurting your feelings, I explained my sincere intentions many times, and I have nothing more to tell you. I agree with Shantala and Miracle: go spit your venom in your own cycle buddies thread if it suits you, but stop bothering the wonderful women on this thread.
Miracle, Shantala, again, I'm so sorry you've had to read those emotionally charged pms. I'm even more sorry to see them on the public board, given their content. It's really a shame to see how written info can be misinterpreted and how, when people don't come out and express what they understood and how it affected them, misunderstanding can easily escalate out of proportion. I'm also amazed at how some people can give others such mean intentions when, clearly, everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt until they can explain themselves. Nobody's perfect, we sometimes discuss "hot topics" and the least we can do is to genuinely respect each other's opinions without adding an undeeded layer of character attacks.
I could comment on kerpupple's reactions and
interpretations of my posts but they're not worth it, not when they're phrased like this. Obviously, they're biased and you guys, who've known me for years in some cases, also know that I'm not like that. Either way, those of you who went to that other thread and read the posts themselves, mine and theirs, seemed to have a clear understanding of what was going on. That's all I need.
Miracle,
I know, sometimes those comments are so unexpected that you're just speecheless! And afterwards, in the car or once you're back home, you wish you'd said this or that... After so many years, it took me a while to accept that some people will never truly understand or be there the way I need them to. Like so many women here, I thought that with patience, lots of explaining, sharing, clarifications, they would get there. Some just won't, and it's okay. It just means they're not the people of choice to lean on during those times. Some amazing women here taught me that and it brought me a lot of peace.
Thanks for asking about my friend sweetie. Actually, it's my doctor who made me realize there might be a problem with the impact of my friend's anxiety on me. If psychologists are the worst patients when it comes to psychological distress, doctors are the worst patients when it comes to physical issues!

You just know too much, given your field of work, and you can elaborate very complicated and complex scenarios and anticipate all kinds of potential problems. However, after talking to a wise friend, I realized that talking to my best friend about it might not be the best option. What we saw here is a fine example that pregnancy hormones can cause a lot of overreaction... and I'm not sure my friend would have understood the right message. I didn't want to hurt her feelings or cause more drama, so I only told her about what had happened at the doc's office and the bad news I had received at the end of the consult. My friend was very supportive and she also understood on her own how the medical worries she had shared with me had impacted on the apt. I realized that, given the emotional turmoil she's in at the moment, I can do my best, but I may not be the person who can help her the most with that right now. So I've decided to be there for her, listen to her like friends do, but I stopped putting pressure on myself to help her turn this around and feel more peaceful and happy about her pregnancy with donor IUI. And next time she shares biased medical info through her worries, I'll gently tell her that I'm not the right person to share that with at the moment because I'm also pregnant, although I'm right there for her for the rest. She'll understand.
The show was great!

Although I see that the choreographer pushed the "sexiness" of the girl's dances much too far; it was sometimes plain vulgar. Surely you remember the gypsy's first solo. On the DVD, it was sensual, hypnotic, athletic! I LOVED IT! But at the show, she threw herself on the floor, she did weird baladi/pole dancing moves, kept wooshing her hair all over the place... not very sensual anymore. The men, though, always my favorite parts of the show, were amazing! They made some footwork even more complicated and it was quite something to watch!!! The bad guys leader really interacted with the crowd and he was also very comical that way. We both had a great time!
Carolyn,
Hi there!

It's good to have you back! What you said about me being welcome on this thread "despite" my pregnancy means a lot, a LOT!

That you for your support! Sorry to hear that work is taking so much of your time! I hope you'll have a great relaxing weekend to compensate! Any news on the Prague front?
Shantala,
Yes, you ROCK dearest, with or without the accent!

I've read several of your comments about your DH's health over the years, but I'm wondering... does he see an improvement at least? Does staying at home make it a little better? Back pain is difficult to deal with, and I really hope his docs can find a solution! Seeing a light a the end of the tunnel is so important when you're stuck with a long recovery or chronic pain... *hugs* my father's wife had a big accident in April, and she's suffered from chronic back pain since... and in October, my father found another type of meds for her that made a HUGE difference in her life and improved her quality of life ten times. If you're interested to hear about it, pm me...
Take care guys!
Sophie xxox