TTC check in October 7th

mmmmmm - ice cream sandwiches:9 lisa, i was thinking about those today. good job, though, if you just had 1. i'd eat at least 2!

melanie, i am a definate grey's addict. i can never quite stay up to watch though - usually end up seeing it on the computer. it is good you missed the story about devlin. it is bloodcurling for sure. and that is great you can have moderate amounts of mountain dews. perhaps i will learn some moderation.

well, we are getting a big storm here tonight and tomorrow - lots of rain and wind. my dad will be in town for 2 days, and i am really looking forward to seeing him and having ds know him a bit better. dh is working all weekend, so it will be nice company for me too. happy almost friday everyone
 
Hey ladies! I have a prayer request... I hope you don't mind.

Please pray for Ashtyn, a little girl, who was diagnosed with a rare disease that over time causes the destruction of the vascular system. It is extremely serious and most often fatal. Doctors are concerned about major changes in her heart, and it appears that the disease may be worsening. She will be having a MRI on Friday. Her family is requesting prayers.

You should see this little girl... just beautiful.

Thanks ladies!
 
Lisa, this sounds like the conversations that go on in my head. Lol! I know this is terrible but one of my friends is due in the next month. Her life is a mess ladies... I won't go into details on the forum.. but it is bad. But, I find myself jealous that she is expecting.

My eating was horrible today... starting about 7:30pm. It started with a Burger King fry (I ate a few of the kiddos' fries not my own order)... then a Pepsi (haven't had one is 1 or 2 weeks)... then a donut (chocolate dipped... wheat free... no trans fats... I bought these at the health food store so it has to be good for me... right? :9). So, tomorrow... er today... is a new day. :)
 
I try to avoid the news Melanie... it is too depressing. Yes, Devlin is not a nice man. He kept one boy for over 4 years... I'll leave it at that.

My eating had been better... until that first fry. x( ;)
 
I'm working my way up through the posts so I don't miss as much... in case you were wondering about all these posts.

Morris, I think it helps to convince myself. What is the saying... count your blessings not your problems. I try my best but I fail miserably... and often. I know what your mean about protecting our kids. I am determined DD and DS will take martial arts and know how to protect themselves. It isn't a guarantee to their safety but at least it is some prep.

Great job cutting back on fruit! Mmmmmm dove chocolates... I love dove chocolates (milk and dark). :9
 
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update. I did read all of your posts, but I don't have time now to respond to all. I have about 5 minutes to finish this and get ready since DS is about to wake up any minute (and I have to get ready for work).

My mother-in-law started chemo 2 days ago. I didn't know she was going to do that. It will give her about 6 months to live (that's with chemo!). She was crying when we said good bye on the phone. She was admitted into the hospital lastnight due to excrutiating(sp?) pain. She is on more morphine now, so that is helping. The dr. thinks her bowels might be obstructed. I feel very lost...I don't know what to do. My DH is very upset, and I just keep telling him that I am here for him. We are going to see her later today.

I still did not get my AF, and I did not take anymore preg. tests (and I won't for another 2 weeks). I did have some spotting this morning, so who knows. I am definitely under stress, so that may be delaying my AF. I just wish I knew what was going on.

Autumn, I know what you mean about feeling a tad bit jealous of people who are pg. My friend has the meanest, verbally/emotionally abusive husband, and she is preg. All she keeps telling me is, "I wasn't supposed to do this alone." I think that is not the nicest thing she could say to me right now (and she knows about my mc). Well, maybe she's not my friend after all? Just a work acquaintance.

Take care, my time is up. I will check back in later, but may not have a chance to post.
-Jen
 
jen, ia m so sorry. it is so hard on the entire family, and i know you al wish you were closer to your mil. i think that soun ds positive she wants to pursue chemo. i hope her abdominal pain responds to treatment without needing surgery. on the pregnancy issue, how do you feel? breast tenderness? pms? my figners are crossed.

hi autumn - i like your idea about kids taking martial arts - i never thought of it that way! sorry about your rough day yesterday, and i hope today is better.

i am hoping today is a good day. we had a huge storm last night and i couldn't fall back asleep after 3am. i did imax3 this am - it always gets me! i am trying hard today, but i have some major major cravings and it is only 8am!! i need to vent a bit. my dad is visiting from florida for the next few days. his mother/my grandmother lives 30 minutes from me. he wants to split his time between her and our home, which is fine. BUT, yesterday he called to say he'd actually stay all but one night there so he can also go to my cousins high school football game. i was a bit miffed as he does not see my 16 month old much at all, and i kind of thought that would be the highlight of the trip??!! aparently not. it made me so sad, and also lonely as i hate being so far from family. i couldn't talk with him b/c i was upset, and he called me abck to say he changed his mind, he'd be with us more. i feel so silly for making an issue of it, but it mattters to me. enough of that.

melanie, are you back working today or off?

lisa, how are you doing? where is dh going on his trip?

hi anne!
 
Autumn, if I didn't know any better I'd think you were trying to get more "posts" next to your handle than me. Do have a competitive spirit? Ha Ha :D :D Will certainly pray for the little girl, what's her name & how old is she? I like to have a little image in my heart. ;)
Morris, FOUR days off this week! Yeah!
Will write more later...

~Melanie~

Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
 
LOL Melanie! My secret it out... I am competitive though. :D

Thank you for the prayers. I forwarded to you the email I received... I know the mother so it isn't bogus. A picture of the family is attached... Ashtyn, who is 4, is beautiful.

Uh oh... gotta ref the kids.
 
Just a quick update...I definitely have AFx( . I'm beginning to worry that something is wrong with me:( . Well, we'll try again. Can anyone suggest a good basal thermometer? The therm I bought at CVS was reading WAY too low (like 96.3) for many days of my last cycle. Then, I used my DS's temporal lobe therm, and then my temps were 99 and above. But that is not very accurate for charting temps. Any suggestions?
-Jen
 
Hi Jen- I am sorry about AF. If you need any input on charting etc. feel free to contact me. I taught a mucus only method of NFP for almost 2 years and am now teaching a multi-index method. I recommend the the B-D brand or Walgreen brand BBT thermometer. I use the B-D thermometer. Sometimes oral temps do no provide adequate temp patterns for interpretation, so an alternative route may be recommended. Remember to use the same route for the cycle and do not switch during a cycle.
 
Jen, sending you cyberhugs [hugs][hugs]. This TTC can be soooo frustrating! Hang in there, bud!


~Melanie~

Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
 
Jen - Double hugs to you!!!! Sorry about AF and for the emotional rollercoaster with your MIL's situation. I use a BBT that I got from WalMart that works great. I used a BD thermometer until my battery died and that worked well also. I know how frustrating TTC can be. I'm on cycle #9 and still not pg.

Morris - DH is going to Las Vegas with his friend. His really close friend/co-worker passed away last December and they were all supposed to go together, but it never happened so this is their trip in remembrance of him. Sorry about the storm and the family situation. I'm glad your dad changed his mind. I would feel the same too. We always talk about moving to WA because we would be able to have so much for financial stability and a home of our own, but we wouldn't have family so we stay put here. How much longer before taking a test?

Autumn - I'm glad I'm not the only one who goes through those thoughts! It's like I feel bipolar about the whole TTC thing! I think I convince myself so I don't feel so down about not being pg and losing my last pg. I do sometimes think about how old he/she would be if I didn't miscarry, but not often. I will definitely say a prayer for that little girl and her family.

Melanie - I can count on you to get a good laugh for the day! How is your MD intake today? I don't like reading or watching the news too much either because it can get you really depressed.

So now it's confession time....I ate horrible again!!! My meals were fine, but the snacking in between....I'm ashamed. Chocolate, m&ms, chocolate, more m&ms, and then some banana bread. Can you tell I was at work today? The good news is that my boss gave me a raise and I get a $1000 bonus that he wants me to get before I leave on my trip!! Okay, all is forgiven for his yelling at me last month.:p I didn't workout yesterday because I fell asleep at 7pm. Yes, 7pm. I did B&G tonight, the whole workout and that felt good for my legs. Tomorrow will be GS BSB and a 30 min. cardio. That should make 4 workouts for the week. I'm so excited that the new Cathe DVDs will be shipping out. I preordered pretty early on so I hope I get it soon, like before I leave on my trip. I also just wanted to let you ladies know how nice it is to come home and read posts from all of you. It helps my moods be better I tell ya'. Anyway, tomorrow is a new day and I need to get a hold on this emotional eating. Any suggestions?

Lisa
 
Thanks to the suggestions about the therm. I will run out to Wal-Mart and pick one up today. Autumn, if you have any suggestions for charting, please send me a PM at [email protected]. Thanks!

I did get to see MIL lastnight. I had some time alone when my DH took DS to FIL's (wow, and I thought teaching had a lot of acronyms!). We sat there for a while, and then I told her all the things I had to say to her (things that I wanted her to know before she passes). We cried together, and then we laughed a lot too. It felt REALLY good to have "that talk" with her. She said her pain was a 78 on a scale of 1-10, but now since she had some type of spinal procedure and a morhpine drip, it is down to a "2". She looked so much better since she is not in pain. I am sorry to bring you all down about this, but it really helps to talk about it.

You have all been so good about your exercising. I better get my butt in gear! I CAN'T wait until I get those new DVDs in my hands!!! Have a great weekend.
-Jen
 
Hello. We've decided to get going with TTC if we are to have a 4th. (I'm 37 and I don't want the last two kids spaced far apart).

About Devlin- he actually went to my high school and his younger brother was in my class. Nice family, bad son.

Jen- I am so sorry about your MIL. Melanie- here's my confession- I watch TV ALL THE TIME- news, cooking shows, Bravo, HGTV, LAw and Order.

good luck to everyone. My LMP was 9-27 and I have a 24-25 day cycle. We'll see what happens.
 
Jen-I'll email you later this week.

Kristan, do you live in the STL area? One of my former colleagues grew up a few streets away from Devlin, and she said his family was very nice. She said he seemed nice. I keep the TV on all the time too.


Thank you all for the prayers for Ashtyn and her family. I'll update you when I hear something.
 
hi everyone

i was awol yesterday. my dad and ds and i had a fun day together, then dh and i had a party to go last night. it was FUN. just what i needed. i am going on 4.5 hrs of sleep today, though, so i hope to nap later. we will see.

kristan, i am excited for you and glad toy see you back here. did you already ovulate this month?

lisa, are you close to both you and dh's family? i too cannot wait for the new dvd's. don't know how i will fit them in or what i will do first.

hi jen. so sorry af is here:( i am glad you had such a good connection with your mil.

autumn, how is your weekend?

melanie, are you still off or back at work? how is it going off the diet?

i am coming along here. friday was a bit of a disaster - too much stress, had a bit of extra junk food. saturday was squeaky clean for me though. i have been running a lot the last 2 days and am hoping to get in a total body strength workout today. i am feeling really disorganized in my house. i think i need a day to clean up and put away summer and get ready for winter!! not sure how to make that happen.

this will either be pms week for me or i will take a pregnancy test friday. only a few more days!!

have a great day everyone
 
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