GEE LADIES, CALM YOURSELVES...NOT!
It's so great the thread is SO active! Sorry if I forget someone or some points in my post, but *rolls up her sleeves* here I come!
First of all, lovelies, I'M A QUEBECKER! And half belgian. So, yeah, I'm considered a frog in America and an idiot in Europe, but still, I'm a very proud idiotic froggie!
Ah, well... my great-grandmother was English, so I can still relate to you ladies across the pond!
Ahem... Now that that's clear, let's do personals!
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Oh, oh, and by the way, I absolutely fell off my chair when I read about Lee worring about her posts being long ENOUGH! LOL Oh, dear Lee, I won't tell you the whole, long, and boring story, but I'll simply say that on this thread, you don't have to worry about blogging rules and posting etiquette! We like you just the way you are... and post!
Lee,
LOL don't worry dear, it's true that we can be quite the compulsive posters, but sometimes the board becomes really quiet... It's nice to have so many people around after the holidays though! You asked how far along I was; I'll be 24 weeks on Saturday. When in doubt, you can check my ticker at the bottom of my posts.
Aaaaaand I suggest you use a ticker when you start your tmt; that way we can follow your progress and anticipate the milestones with you!
Keep that good PMA sweetie!
Angie,
You naughty, naughty girl!!!! From all the jokes in the posts, I've figured out what BCBB-something means... but still can't figure out what the letters mean!!! I'm happy that your husband liked his first gift! rotfl!
You're right by the way, it's amazing that we're pretty tight!
And about that Martha Stewart thing you guys keep teasing me about
:D:D, I do all these things because I like it! Seriously, we have the "food network" channel and I could sit and watch it for hours in a row... in fact, sometimes I do. Some colleagues teased me yesterday as I was talking about this; I told them I'd watch that channel a lot during my maternity leave, and they all said that my son would probably turn out to be a big eater! LOL I just love cooking, and I love homey stuff. Sometimes, though, I wish I was more hip like you, Angie, or like Carolyn, or more into sports or something like that. What's really sad is I think some people don't invite us for dinner because they're intimidated by my cooking!
When I explain that I do this because it's practically orgasmic for ME to prepare that, but it changes nothing to my expectations towards others! I'd be perfectly happy with spaghettis and garlic bread and a good Devil's food cake made with a mix and store-bought icing!
My French husband would probably comment on all the trans fat in it while we drive back home, but hey...
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aaaaaas for sex, well... I don't hear my husband complain either!!!!
:D:D But seriously, as I was telling a fellow IVFer with whom I still correspond... I had to give up on buying lingerie, LOL! It's SO frustrating! I tried those cute see-through baby dolls, some that open on the front to let the belly through... but they end right at the top of my hips and with the belly, it gives me a rather conic shape AND I LOOK LIKE A DUCK!!!! I was giggling like crazy in the dressing room the other day because I wanted to find something sexy for Xmas and failed miserably! LOL! Even my lacy panties don't fit me anymore and my thongs are starting to be tight around the hips!!!
I think my only option now is to glue those funny little mini party hats on the tip of my boobs! LOL
Oh and I LOVED the trenchcoat story!
Yeah, I remember those lust-filled days too... hey, my DH is French, so... WINK-WINK!
I particularly remember his brother's wedding in 2005.... during the reception, we "escaped"... it was in June, the weather was nice and warm, the night had fallen and the wedding was celebrated in a cute little village near Lyon, so there was no one in the streets... and we took a nice walk... never been happier to get down on my knees in a park, never felt hornier getting (very) French-kissed against an old stone wall in a cute little backstreet! Didn't have a trenchcoat, but I sure had a nice bustier dressy one-piece that was elastic at the top...
..but, yeah, I must admit Angel is right... had we lived in the same city I would have been delighted to design a cake for your husband!
wait until I finally gather the courage to try manipulating fondant... oooh....
Seriously, I'm happy your day started well and I'm sure you guys will have a wonderful dinner! Have fun!!!
Becky,
I'm so happy to have news! *HUGS* And the news are encouraging... I mean, I'm glad to hear that you're pampering yourself. Take care, sweetie, and I think of you every day. *smooch*
Miracle,
I totally agree with you and Angel about the donor experience. I've already told you many details about my friend's experience with DS. One thing will always belong to you, though, and it's your worries. No matter how her husband evolved on the whole adaptation thing, she still worried about his feelings towards the baby. Last time I checked, she was still worrying from time to time, and they had had the 20-weeks ultrasound! Your husband won't be able to make you see the contents of his heart. You'll have to trust him and trust what he says, because he won't be able to give you more than that. And if he tells you everything is okay, and we all tell you that genetics cease to matter the moment you become pregnant and even more when you see your baby for the first time during an ultrasound... and you still worry, then you're torturing yourself unnecessarily. If his life was going to be forever affected by his infertility, you'd see concrete signs right now. If he was going to reject his baby just because some stranger you guys will never meet gave his sperm and helped you reach your dream, then he probably wouldn't be by your side preparing your first cycle and saving the money for it. I'm absolutely sure your husband stuck by you through worse, and I,m sure he's already shown you many times what kind of man he is.
By the way, I took a chance and let the doggies sleep with us last night. It went very well, and I think they were way calmer this morning as a result. When we moved, we installed ceramic and hard wood floors all over the place... we had a carpet in our previous bedroom, so we didn't mind when Daria started pacing the room at 5am because it made no noise. But given the hardwood floors (and the fact that Daria has a tendency to drag her feet!!!), we decided to let her sleep downstairs from the first day we moved. But I realized how little time they spent with us on workdays, and I wondered if it contributed to her anxiety. So I put an old stuffed blanket on the floor and they slept like babies! They were so cute! And I didn't crate her this morning... we'll see if there is any damage when I come back.
Angel,
I think your reply about your counsellor makes a lot of sense. I completely understand your point of view and I agree with you sweetie. And I didn't answer to your question because, lol, I wouldn't legally be authorized to have you as a patient! We know each other, it would be a conflict of interest! I'd have you as a friend though!
*hugs*
Carolyn,
ooooooh come on! Seriously, It's not hard at all to make bedding, all the sewing is straight lines! it's like sewing a cushion, really! I'm doing it to save money! Thanks for what you said about my posts sweetie! you,re a doll!!!
*smooch* And for the record, I'm absolutely jealous of all your trips, long and short!!!! I wish we could travel more!
Okay, I should work now! And post this before the thread is bombarded with new posts again!
Love,
Sophie xxox
Nothing fabulous... Do you work? 
) and then i took myself back home, crawled into bed and called it a night!!! 
RIGHT, THATS IT LADY, No way you're getting invited to my place for a home cooked meal. Not only will you and your DH snigger about all the trans fat in the food, but also at all the fat rolling about in my jelly belly at the moment!
