tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post2790537646476949293..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: Throwing Open the Doors of the Virtual LusharyLollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-2811055338859647202007-03-17T08:42:00.000-04:002007-03-17T08:42:00.000-04:00I'm always late to the party! I hope there are sti...I'm always late to the party! I hope there are still a couple of stragglers to chat with 8) I'll take a decaf coffee with a splash of decadent heavy cream. <BR/>It has been a crazy couple of weeks. I am 3/4 of the way through my first hybrid IUI cycle. My first time with injections and first IUI. On the morning of my IUI, last Saturday, a dear friend had an emergency c-section (35w3d) as well as abdominal surgery. Details are over at the blog, but I'll say here that both mom and baby are recovering nicely.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15937097841962960849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-15991302934275755302007-03-14T16:34:00.000-04:002007-03-14T16:34:00.000-04:00I'm a day late and a dollar short, but if grashopp...I'm a day late and a dollar short, but if grashoppers are on special then I'd love one.<BR/><BR/>I'm recovering from my lap last week, where everything looked good (I think) and the surgeon was able to get dye to come out both tubes (and I have the interesting/completely gross pictures to prove it). Only problem may be a smallish hydrosalpinx. Oh yeah, and PCOS. And maybe some morphology issues. Sigh. <BR/><BR/>We're off to the RE tomorrow though and I am PRAYING that she finally lets us start cycling, cuz I'd sure like to get this (freak)show on the road!carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078942867242706274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-54739423908044083492007-03-14T09:11:00.000-04:002007-03-14T09:11:00.000-04:00Well - I lurk here all the time but rarely comment...Well - I lurk here all the time but rarely comment. Now that I'm moving onto IVF.. I feel the need to sit down with you all and have a drink and talk. Of course, I'm late to the party... but whatever.<BR/><BR/>My story starts with unexplained infertility - which moved onto Clomid and IUIs after a year of trying. Of course, that didn't work, and then we took a month off between clomid and starting injectables - and I got pregnant. Ectopic. F$%# me, is all I hav eto say about that. And I'm overwieght - so my RE told me to lose 10 pounds, and then we would start IVF. I was afraid of that. I don't know anyone who has gone through it - and my doc scared me about the losing weight thing (although I have lost 6 pounds - and am sure I will lose the full 10 by our appointment on 3/17).<BR/><BR/>So now, I sit and wait. And wonder, if I have unexplained infertility - will IVF work? And frustration at the whole idea of unexplained infertility. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting me vent.Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807204748664302088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-57972232579067392772007-03-14T07:53:00.000-04:002007-03-14T07:53:00.000-04:00Joining in a bit late in the game here... I'll gra...Joining in a bit late in the game here... I'll grab myself a gingerale-Mel you stay put this morning. I don't feel like alcohol after our days of drinking on our short jaunt to Vegas.<BR/>Now it's back to reality- work and IF. When I finish this round of BCPs we are off on our 3rd injectible cycle, and this time the doc is finally allowing us to add an IUI to the mix. Trying to stay calm and positive, but not let hope get too much of me.<BR/>I've read through each and every comment and want to send my congrats in many directions. I am also sending warm hugs to all of you who are not getting what we all want at this time. My heart hurts for you.<BR/>Thanks for this place, Mel. I love it.ms. chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369055212101853503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-31107288262679758762007-03-14T07:23:00.000-04:002007-03-14T07:23:00.000-04:00Malibu with pineapple please. That summery drink w...Malibu with pineapple please. That summery drink will be lovely to take away the winter blahs. I'm drinking because I'm still on a self-imposed break (NO MEDS for the win!) and I'm having CD3 and CD23 bloodwork done. <I>*shudders*</I> Next month though, we go for dIUI #2 with clomid and injectables so I'm getting prepared for that. It was tough last week though when at an office potluck I slipped out early because a former boss is now 6 months pregnant and NOBODY told me that she was before she strolled into the room. Argh. Yeah. Nice. NOT. I educated the individuals in question, but it still made for a tough day. Hmm, make that Malibu a double, it can't hurt. Cheers folks. <I>*raises a glass* </I>Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11726325164456309750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-89510676668645949572007-03-14T04:42:00.000-04:002007-03-14T04:42:00.000-04:00Choices, choices...I'll go for a caipirinha - but ...Choices, choices...<BR/>I'll go for a caipirinha - but only if it's made with real Brazilian cachaca.<BR/><BR/>Getting the results of my first ever IF blood work up tomorrow (gulp!). We shall see where my LH, FSH, testosterone and insulin levels stand. Here's to that! *clink, clink*<BR/><BR/>I'm a bit nervous... a bit optimistic but trying not to be. I know thngs can't be THAT bad since I already have ONE kid and while I do have a polycystic ovary, I do not exhibit the usual signs of PCOS like being hairy or overweight.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, it's been two years of trying and maybe seven (non-consecutive) rounds of Clomid.<BR/><BR/>Couple more o' these killer caipirinhas and hopefully, I won't have any trouble seeing the bright side in all of this.<BR/>*burp*<BR/><BR/>Cheers, all!!The Momcasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283267567888779290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-64180522533696350662007-03-13T23:34:00.000-04:002007-03-13T23:34:00.000-04:00Bartender, whats the strongest thing you got? I s...Bartender, whats the strongest thing you got? I stumbled upon your humble establishment while stumbling around trying to wrap my mind around our latest m/c. I hope to take comfort in the words and thoughts of others who can understand and appreciate, and hope to offer the same.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08673247534220561757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-54420315108851253732007-03-13T23:33:00.000-04:002007-03-13T23:33:00.000-04:00Mel ~ sorry to hear about the mystery pain. And......Mel ~ sorry to hear about the mystery pain. And... if you ever figure out how to NOT borrow trouble, I'll pay you to share your expertise.decemberbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088233282015307702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-66386999149716378322007-03-13T19:45:00.000-04:002007-03-13T19:45:00.000-04:00I'll take my tequila straight up with a lime. The...I'll take my tequila straight up with a lime. The good stuff please. I like the idea of having a shot and no hangover- and if I am mid-miscarriage this week then I seriously doubt the alcohol is going to do anything but numb the cramping. <BR/><BR/>I am having a seriously crappy week. I thought bfn's and cancelled cycles sucked, I think I can add to the list now. Maybe I should sit near towncrier and see if some of the "let it go" rubs off on me. <BR/>I rather like the idea of crying in advance of bad news-- kind of takes the edge off.elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956209841026195618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-78659299138722382007-03-13T17:55:00.000-04:002007-03-13T17:55:00.000-04:00sendings hugs and positive vibes to all. i will ha...sendings hugs and positive vibes to all. <BR/><BR/>i will have a liter bottle of baileys and a pint glass... next cycle is 2 years of secondary IF and right now i'm 4 dpo into a cycle and feel like crap. if this is 'the' cycle it will be due the same time as my first born!Anam_Kihakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579392584244455768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-91273996512442916132007-03-13T16:02:00.000-04:002007-03-13T16:02:00.000-04:00I'm with Karaoke Diva. Leave the bottle of tequila...I'm with Karaoke Diva. Leave the bottle of tequila; I'll help myself.<BR/><BR/>Did I ever tell you about the last time that we had a party? My MIL got into the Cosmopolitans (we had a pitcher)? She has Alzheimers, and she DOESN'T have a lot of impulse control, and she drank them all (approximately 2 and a half glasses worth) in one sitting. And then proceeded to tango (in her walker) accompanying herself by singing TUNELESSLY and at the top of her lungs.<BR/><BR/>(We rushed her to the doctors the next day, who said she was fine but, ahem, didn't recommend we let her drink in the future.)<BR/><BR/>And on the IF front, we're on a break, waiting until my husband or I gets insured to continue with any treatments. (We have gone broke, actually, trying to pay out of pocket).Nicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145625896565064664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-91360523758411074682007-03-13T15:29:00.000-04:002007-03-13T15:29:00.000-04:00Uhmm since the virtual bar was so very helpful las...Uhmm since the virtual bar was so very helpful last month - I'll take one of those copper camels - actually make it 3... between the anniversary of my dad's death on Monday, the pregnancy that is in unchartered territory - (it's virtual I can drink and since they won't sedate you for 9 months I'm thinking a virtual drink is in order) and then of course waiting for an u/s and trying not to have DBT's... sometimes being a habitual aborter really stinks - this is one of them... because for some reason you don't get to lose your memory of when things go wrong and you don't know how to act when things go right... <BR/><BR/>So for those who are still trying and those who are waiting to find out if this all worked and to those who are in the unchartered waters of pregnancy - may your drinks be plentiful, your friendship abundant and know that there are wonderful people out there that are rooting for you...Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571824699335677531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-8330931865572002622007-03-13T15:24:00.000-04:002007-03-13T15:24:00.000-04:00I don't know if you saw my post today, but I need ...I don't know if you saw my post today, but I need a seriously strong drink. I mean, I was going to go for the mojito, but a girly drink is clearly not going to cut it. I think I need a single-malt, neat. Everything else is for wussies. So I really, really, really hope the bar is still open.<BR/><BR/>Most importantly, I hope your mystery pain hasn't come back. Doesn't sound like any fun at all. I get a lot of kidney stones, so I'm completely used to horrible random debilitating pain that comes and goes without warning. It's anything but pleasant.Ms. Perkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923832430040384294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-55907017135695520292007-03-13T15:19:00.000-04:002007-03-13T15:19:00.000-04:00Don't know if the bar's still open, but I definite...Don't know if the bar's still open, but I definitely need a drink. Martini, straight up, dirty. Filthy, actually.<BR/>I just got back from seeing the new baby of a 45-year old coworker who got pregnant after one month of trying (after I had been trying for two years). While I was over there, another coworker announced that she is 9 weeks pregnant (also happened the first month! What a coincidence!). While I was blinking back tears, a woman from another team who is due THIS THURSDAY stopped by and stood next to me, rubbing her belly. That is when I excused myself.<BR/>And no, I didn't make any of that up.<BR/>You know what? Make it two martinis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-8417442161421640512007-03-13T13:50:00.000-04:002007-03-13T13:50:00.000-04:00In the TWW, again!Trying to sell our flat before s...In the TWW, again!<BR/><BR/>Trying to sell our flat before summer which is really hard work coz every time someone comes for a viewing i have to once again tidy the house! I wish they'd all come on the same day, anyways, hi to everyone here, nice to catch up on everyones news :)<BR/><BR/>ArtblogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-49834967339536966632007-03-13T13:23:00.000-04:002007-03-13T13:23:00.000-04:00I could use a large glass of white wine, perhaps a...I could use a large glass of white wine, perhaps a Chardonnay? It's the best thing to calm my nerves. I feel like we've been doing so much for moving this adoption forward, and I want to go as quickly as possible. Saturday at synagogue, I was told that the Atlanta immigration office is ridiculously slow in putting I-600A forms through and making appointments for fingerprinting. We're about to hit a very large wall that sheer force of will isn't going to get us through. I hate having to sit patiently and do nothing!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077459860855798660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-50481050101185444522007-03-13T12:45:00.000-04:002007-03-13T12:45:00.000-04:00Oh man...Here's the deal. I'm in such a mental qu...Oh man...<BR/>Here's the deal. I'm in such a mental quandary over alcohol use. Last semester we took time off from actively ttc while I started grad school; I took up social drinking with glee. Now it's hard to change the habit. I rationalize it b/c my doctor (GP) said alcohol is harmless during the first few weeks of pg anyway, plus I generally assume I'm not, even during the 2ww. What's the "rule"? It seems like there isn't one, other than if you KNOW you're pg you abstain. What are the benefits of abstaining from alcohol while ttc? Does it depend on your diagnosis (or lack thereof)? <BR/><BR/>Here's the really dumb thing - sometimes I say yes to a drink just b/c I don't want people to THINK I'm pg (that was how I guessed early on 2 friends). <BR/><BR/>I need opinions!!! Assvice! Meanwhile, I'll have a virtual Saranac Black Forest (I'll put it in the fridge unopened until I figure out what "rule" to officially adopt)E. Phantzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812948199658356521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-19113951793128204592007-03-13T12:28:00.000-04:002007-03-13T12:28:00.000-04:00Ooo, drinkies time again, wonderful! I'll have a l...Ooo, drinkies time again, wonderful! I'll have a large hot chocolate with marshmallows and chocolate sprinkly bits on top and a glass of wine to sniff (I'm reduced to sniffing wine as I can't drink it!). Well, I'm off to my second scan on Friday (now 13 weeks pregnant) and beginning to stress about that, but clinging to NBHHY (nothing bad has happened yet, useful phrase created by Tertia, I believe). My husband has also had 2 job interviews in different countries so we could be moving. I'm also beginning to think about primary schools (ridiculous!) because you have to put a child down for a primary school at birth in my area, and it gets more complicated as we are a multi-denominational family and schools tend to be one denomination or the other. It feels very strange to be barely pregnant and already thinking about schools!<BR/>Thanks for providing a fantastic bar!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-80553800157909424102007-03-13T11:59:00.000-04:002007-03-13T11:59:00.000-04:00Mel, I hope you feel better and get beyond the exh...Mel, I hope you feel better and get beyond the exhaustion of the random-pain-that-disappeared. Go ahead, sit down, I can tend the bar for a little bit while you relax. You really do take on so much: blogging, writing a book, keeping track of all of us other bloggers, and now a bar.<BR/><BR/>So, what kind of tea would you like? We have both hot and cold, flavored, white, black, green, decaf, chamomile, jasmine, anything you want. Oooh, how about bubble tea? It's cold- green tea mixed with fresh fruit juice with these giant balls of jello/gummibear stuff. Once you get past the weirdness of chewing your tea, it's comfort food you eat with a straw (a giant straw so that the balls of gummistuff can fit).Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244883539144380012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-75284263061851808412007-03-13T11:28:00.000-04:002007-03-13T11:28:00.000-04:00Coming out from behind the counter to have a drink...Coming out from behind the counter to have a drink myself. Can someone pour me a cup of tea? I don't know if I can handle much more than that.<BR/><BR/>This morning I woke up feeling mildly strange. I stood up and suddenly felt this intense pain in my stomach. The only thing I can liken it to is a burst follicle--the stabbing pain and the waves of pain and the faintness. But the pain was definitely higher--in my stomach. I could barely breathe and Josh asked me how much pain I was in. When I couldn't answer, he finally asked--"is this more painful or less painful than the HSG?" Which is just such a sad fact that it's our point of reference. It was less than the HSG (I had a really sucky HSG). And it passed after fifteen minutes. The pain just disappeared. Very strange. But now I'm left with that post-pain-and-feeling-drained feeling. It's a reading sort of a day. I doubt I'll get any writing done so I might as well throw in the towel and go with this assumption and be at peace with it.<BR/><BR/>I'm trying to adopt two philosophies that go completely against my hardwiring. One is to let go of the things I can't control and the other is to "not borrow trouble" as my therapist called my pre-mourning ritual of worrying and crying BEFORE anything bad happened. So not stressing over wasting a writing day is part of testing out that first philosophy. What do you think of them? Can a Type-A, anxious, neurotic woman like me find peace by letting go?<BR/><BR/>Only time will tell.<BR/><BR/>Must get back behind the bar and continue serving. Feel free to have another drink or two since I don't think I'm up for doing much more than pouring drinks and reading today.Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-40835400861618369482007-03-13T10:37:00.000-04:002007-03-13T10:37:00.000-04:00Ummm, a Gin and Tonic for me please!What a fab, cr...Ummm, a Gin and Tonic for me please!<BR/><BR/>What a fab, crazy arsed idea! Love it!<BR/><BR/>1 little "Babies" as he calls himself (nearly 3). DH and I discovering what secondary infertility is about. (Babies not biologically related to DH) DH and I just recently decided to wait no longer!! Onto IVF#1. Appointment with Doc on 26th! Yay...moving forward!Warner Standerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204636872046385257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-58304191259212026222007-03-13T10:35:00.000-04:002007-03-13T10:35:00.000-04:00We're starting IUI # 2... And for some reason I'm ...We're starting IUI # 2... And for some reason I'm exhausted no matter how much I sleep. So, can I have a Red Bull please?decemberbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088233282015307702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-53171410685306969092007-03-13T09:21:00.000-04:002007-03-13T09:21:00.000-04:00I'll have a Lychee Mojito please! Something to soo...I'll have a Lychee Mojito please! Something to soothe me before I get back in the game. Finally starting IUI#3 after being benched for uncooperative ovaries. Thanks for the company. Lovely crowd.Baby Blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283845137728737575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-53478358557539581402007-03-13T08:32:00.000-04:002007-03-13T08:32:00.000-04:00Looks like it's been busy during the last last day...Looks like it's been busy during the last last day! I'll go for a decaf vanilla latte. I'm taking BCP for the start of what will be third and final IVF cycle, which is scary enough that I wouldn't mind a stiff drink but I'll be avoiding alcohol from now until... I'm also trying to cut down on the caffeine and already had my morning tea.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799401502134619497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-52327621061337798892007-03-12T22:21:00.000-04:002007-03-12T22:21:00.000-04:00Geez, it's busy in here. I'll have a hot chocolate...Geez, it's busy in here. I'll have a hot chocolate with two marshmallows please.<BR/><BR/>Nothing much going on. Waiting for my FS appointment to see where our next journey may take us.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324703617330026036noreply@blogger.com