tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post3199255078710644856..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: Any Time Is a Good Time to Tie One On...Lollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-44105103839336309022007-06-21T11:14:00.000-04:002007-06-21T11:14:00.000-04:00Since this is virtual - sangria ;) I'm trying not...Since this is virtual - sangria ;) I'm trying not to drop kick my in laws - why do they think it's all about them? Wouldn't it be nice if they lived in reality rather than an alternate reality? I spent the weekend with them and my mil said enough snotty things about where we registered or didn't that I finally had enough. If it's not one thing it's 10 other things that I apparently am not doing right - of course she does it so it sounds so "sweet" and "innocent" until you think about the comment then you're like witch! Thanks for listening - I'll take another :)Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571824699335677531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-13905945892458597842007-06-21T00:05:00.000-04:002007-06-21T00:05:00.000-04:00Just arrived a few hours ago back in California vi...Just arrived a few hours ago back in California via Portland, Oregon from two days in NY for a business conference where I participated in a panel and related networking. That whirlwird trip came on top of eight days of hospital visits and doctor monitoring, a birthday and Father's Day in Detroit with my parents. I left them safely back in their routine, but I'm exhausted emotionally, jet lagged and spaced out from nearly 12 hours in transit -- I'll take whatever you can throw at me ... an IV line of mixed drinks perhaps?? Tomorrow I'm back in the office and face a pile of work that's been simmering on the back burner during my absence. Serenity now!!!Pamela T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11474998003921896431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-51189802029615400122007-06-20T13:23:00.000-04:002007-06-20T13:23:00.000-04:00Sorry for straggling in behind. I'll take anythin...Sorry for straggling in behind. I'll take anything that has some caffeine in it please. Loads of it, if you don't mind. <BR/><BR/>We're starting to realize that our situation is real. We are truly going to adopt the little man that is residing (and ruling) our household. <BR/><BR/>I'm still completely surprised, considering we were 100% committed to our ttc on our own after our lap. Next thing I know, the phone rings with a social worker with a 5 week old. "Would you like him?" she asks. Ummm, hell yeah! So, my life is still all turned upside down, but I don't mind in the least.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the caffeine Mel!TeamWinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750935087962085588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-29081199286672465012007-06-19T17:18:00.000-04:002007-06-19T17:18:00.000-04:00Has it really been so long since I have been aroun...Has it really been so long since I have been around the virtual bar?<BR/><BR/>Well, I'll go non-alcoholic since I am cycling. How about a root beer float? First cycle since the miscarriage in May. (Yes, Mel my wish came true for that BFP but I should have wished for more) I had a D&C at 10.5 weeks. I am excitied and scared all at the same time. Plus I am convinced that the first cycle after a miscarriage can't work so I have to get this one out of the way. . .Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14909424580533792610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-10042038107712822722007-06-19T15:35:00.000-04:002007-06-19T15:35:00.000-04:00i know i've missed last call, but what about if i ...i know i've missed last call, but what about if i bring my own bottle?? sorry i missed all of you. i'll have to scroll through and go have some visits of my own.meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867137276917406552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-33378008789846325422007-06-19T14:11:00.000-04:002007-06-19T14:11:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for the commentathon. It has bee...Thank you so much for the commentathon. It has been so wonderful finding new blogs (I have made some new myspace friends as well)Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897510280288314268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-9645364037298667052007-06-19T11:48:00.000-04:002007-06-19T11:48:00.000-04:00Bloody thing, lost my comment. Basically - life's ...Bloody thing, lost my comment. <BR/><BR/>Basically - life's okay, we're making plans, if Baby comes along Baby joins in with plans, not putting life on hold, Tia Maria and coke, and get one for yourself, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-27954878716413153472007-06-19T11:29:00.000-04:002007-06-19T11:29:00.000-04:00Oh my, anything tropical would be lovely. My 2ww i...Oh my, anything tropical would be lovely. My 2ww is almost over, after another IUI on June 7, my beta is the day after tomorrow. No intuition one way or another yet. No AF symptoms, but that could be because of the progesterone. Mel, the bar you described sounds exactly like a little place on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. What I wouldn't give to be there now, floating peacefully in that warm water!<BR/>CarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-12705633843252995692007-06-19T07:53:00.000-04:002007-06-19T07:53:00.000-04:00I'll take a double shot of tequila, with the handi...I'll take a double shot of tequila, with the handicap because I love tequila, but I'm a wuss. It's another BFN this month, which means next month is another month full of drugs, tests, procedures and several dates with the Wand-a-Vag. I am SO tired of this and I'm wondering how much longer I can hold out. So pour me another, Mel, and maybe eventually I can turn off my brain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-44811378735010597392007-06-18T22:54:00.000-04:002007-06-18T22:54:00.000-04:00Pissers! That is my new word for the day! I alwa...Pissers! That is my new word for the day! I always miss out on all the fine! <BR/><BR/>Well I get to spend my first week off for summer helping my mom with my little nephew. Ummmm this might be a hard one. I am the oldest. I wanted to have the first grandkid. Yep selfish me! So I am feeling a little sorry for myself.<BR/><BR/>My drink is raspberry vodka and lemonade. Let's just make it two since I am so late! I plan to stay awhile!Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570018200281339937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-13004034379599584302007-06-18T20:18:00.000-04:002007-06-18T20:18:00.000-04:00Gray Goose and Vodka please. I love this place! ...Gray Goose and Vodka please. I love this place! I am thinking about a close friend today who is having a rough time. Let's all toast to her and her strength and stamina.Changing Expectationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175429623370829712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-29887069081497621352007-06-18T19:39:00.000-04:002007-06-18T19:39:00.000-04:00No drinks for me please, I just OD'ed on peanut bu...No drinks for me please, I just OD'ed on peanut butter brittle. Actually, a glass of iced tea sounds nice.<BR/><BR/>I am coping with the idea of DE after too many IUI's, 4 IVF's, 1 infant death, 2 miscarriages and 1 chemical. The thing that is triggering me today is that our initial diagnosis was MFI but it took me two years after the diagnosis to get to an RE because I was afraid of the lack of control (and because we got pg on our second IUI and almost had a viable baby - it was easy to pretend it would work for us again)<BR/><BR/>Now it is MY genes on the chopping block. Does that seem right to you? My wonderful DH offered to use DS as well just to be fair. I won't accept his offer, but it was nice to hear.<BR/><BR/>I can say that I am thankful for DH and wouldn't trade him for anything - not even a genetic baby. But why couldn't I have had both? sighKamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215000341567119958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-71124270707272530682007-06-18T18:54:00.000-04:002007-06-18T18:54:00.000-04:00Just line up the shots, Mel. It doesn't matter of ...Just line up the shots, Mel. It doesn't matter of what, just keep 'em coming! <BR/><BR/>I'm just coming off what I suspect was a chemical pregnancy. I also just discovered that, apart from the high FSH, I also have markers for MTHFR and Factor V. And, as if that wasn't enough for one month, my officemate--who is the last person I know IRL who wants kids and isn't either pregnant or has them already--just started down reg for her IVF cycle. Since I'm a Pregnancy Fairy, it goes without saying that in no time flat I'll be trapped in this office with her growing belly...<BR/><BR/>AAaaRGH!<BR/><BR/>I've been trying to be all positive and "The Secret" about all this, but sometimes (like today) I have a hard time silencing the howling in my head when I think about being the only one I know without a baby. I'll probably be okay tomorrow, but today I intend to get hopelessly, cluelessly (if only virtually) drunk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-74233141581934220122007-06-18T18:39:00.000-04:002007-06-18T18:39:00.000-04:00Since this is virtual... I'll go with a large glas...Since this is virtual... I'll go with a large glass of red wine.<BR/><BR/>I am blessed to be 8 weeks pregnant after IVF/ ICSI- with twins! (I still tear up in happiness, just typing that). <BR/><BR/>So far, so good (I don't want to jinx myself, but...)- I've been feeling pretty good, minimal naseua, and we were lucky enough to hear the two heartbeats last week.<BR/><BR/>There are some moments that I am so overcome with joy that this is all happening- and other moments that I am so overcome with fear, over what can happen. I am praying that the next 32 weeks proceed quickly and healthily.eshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03915379983610520940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-19056455520006069722007-06-18T17:50:00.000-04:002007-06-18T17:50:00.000-04:00Argh. Make mine a amaretto sour. 20 weeks, and I s...Argh. Make mine a amaretto sour. <BR/><BR/>20 weeks, and I still can't shake off the feeling that I will lose this baby too. Three miscarriages last year, and lost this baby's twin in March. I thought that I would be relieved when I got past the 12 week mark. Now, I am waiting for viability. Truth is, I don't think I will stop fearing the worst until the baby is out of this poisonous body of mine. I just want to be able to enjoy my pregnancy- and stop preparing myself for the worst.Andriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555953207285169472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-58265571242957936062007-06-18T17:06:00.000-04:002007-06-18T17:06:00.000-04:00I think I'll have a Hansen's Root Beer since that ...I think I'll have a Hansen's Root Beer since that has been my biggest treat since giving up caffeine, artificial sweetners, and alcohol. I'm currently on cycle day 12, almost 6 weeks past my D&C which happened at 10 weeks. Hoping for good things these next few months as I pursue acupuncture and healthy living instead of IVF.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347894813987993138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-85911294605810900672007-06-18T16:42:00.000-04:002007-06-18T16:42:00.000-04:00Hmmm, I think a nice margarita on the rocks with s...Hmmm, I think a nice margarita on the rocks with salt sounds delightful, then I'm going over there to get Marco the Pool Boy to make sure I got sunscreen on all the right spots. : )<BR/><BR/>I'm still in limbo here in the off-cycle we took because we couldn't be arsed to figure out if we had the finances to do our FET so soon after the IVF. Today is day 5 of the provera, so I figure we'll be good to go next week sometime. Of course, good to go means starting bcps because I was even too freakin' lazy to go ahead and start those to get a leg up on the schedule. Hmmm, starting to sound like there was some avoidance going on, doesn't it? [insert eye roll here]. <BR/><BR/>So, in the meantime, I'm going to drink myself silly, flirt with the Pool Boy, and soak up these virtual rays. Thanks Mel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-22977009395116948422007-06-18T16:39:00.000-04:002007-06-18T16:39:00.000-04:00Hand me a Cosmo! My miracle is now 8 weeks old. ...Hand me a Cosmo! <BR/><BR/>My miracle is now 8 weeks old. Got my period this morning (I think...it's weird.) And like my old infertile self, am wondering if I'll ever get pregnant again. Strange how screwed up we can get.Bobby and Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198363888782893588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-17027668537965918292007-06-18T16:10:00.000-04:002007-06-18T16:10:00.000-04:00I'll take a Whiskey. Straight up.CD78 today. 3 w...I'll take a Whiskey. Straight up.<BR/><BR/>CD78 today. 3 weeks past a round of Prometrium, which clearly didn't work. Now I'm sick with a head cold/sinus infection. <BR/><BR/>It's been quite the week actually, because when I spiked a fever on Thursday night, I had to go to emergency, which resulted in me being quarantined because I was exposed to measles a couple of weeks ago. I don't have measles, but they had to take precautions just in case.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait for this cycle and this sickness to be over!hammygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658315495415005466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-14539416257367009572007-06-18T16:00:00.000-04:002007-06-18T16:00:00.000-04:00I can't read all of these comments right this seco...I can't read all of these comments right this second, but I just wanted to say that I'm laughing at you Mel because I just tried to print out the list for the commentathon so I could make sure I visited a bunch...and your sidebar is so long, I just printed 22 FREAKIN' PAGES honey!!<BR/><BR/>Between the drawings and the writings and the cartoons, I'm amazed you read these all....I'm in awe, truly...have a drink on me!Aureliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691032415028867902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-90212614105183978982007-06-18T15:29:00.000-04:002007-06-18T15:29:00.000-04:00I think I'd be game for a keg stand, but if I have...I think I'd be game for a keg stand, but if I have to be a lady, I'll take a Malibu and Coke with lime. <BR/><BR/>I'm waiting... waiting for $ to do our 5th IVF cycle, waiting to find a birthmother who thinks I'm worthy of her unborn baby, waiting as I have been for the past 2 decades for my body to ovulate when it never has before.... ughhh So suffice it to say, I'll be here a while and will enjoy the company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-9912995072390270852007-06-18T15:28:00.000-04:002007-06-18T15:28:00.000-04:00Wow, it's been over a month already? Time flies......Wow, it's been over a month already? Time flies...<BR/><BR/>I haven't had a drink in a couple weeks because I'm trying a alcohol-free, caffeine-free cycle for my first dIUI cycle. But I'll take a strong Long Island Iced Tea because it's virtual :)<BR/><BR/>My follies are growing well, and I'm expecting to trigger tomorrow and have my first IUI on Thursday!ultimatejourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385256618267945461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-34379659359882027842007-06-18T15:22:00.000-04:002007-06-18T15:22:00.000-04:00Next round is on me, ladies! Make mine a giant Lo...Next round is on me, ladies! Make mine a giant Long Island.<BR/><BR/>R was in town for another weekend, oh joy of joys. This time he really backed off, though, let me have my space, went out with his own friends, stayed away from MY Friday night bar. We did hang out for most of the day on Sunday, but it was completely on my terms and he let me know that.<BR/><BR/>This 1 year TTC break is going fast now that it's also a temporary marital break. So much drama, but Little H is starting to handle things much better and the rumor mill is starting to quiet down. After 6 weeks of being accused of sleeping with every guy I talked to, it is so nice to not have everybody talking about who I dropped my pants for (the truth being NOBODY, of course).<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I finally got some sort of job, nanny for a 7 month old baby boy. I love him, he's an angel. And my heart doesn't break every time I see him. I'm doing good.<BR/><BR/>Screw it, Mel, another round for everybody, I'm feeling very generous today. Things are finally going my way and I'm feeling great! I even went back public with my blog, I need the support and password-protected wasn't gonna give me that. Thanks everybody for putting up with my mood swings and sticking by me, it means a lot.Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244883539144380012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-47224861309637912262007-06-18T15:20:00.000-04:002007-06-18T15:20:00.000-04:00Did someone say frozen peach belini? OMG, I think ...Did someone say frozen peach belini? OMG, I think I'll take 3! That just sounds so yummy!<BR/><BR/>Currently on cd7 of our 5th injectible (3rd IUI) cycle. I don't like that I am getting good at doing this. Hopefully this one's the charm, you know?!<BR/><BR/>To everyone, wherever you are in your journey, I wish you luck and peace.ms. chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369055212101853503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-52193242740509995122007-06-18T15:00:00.000-04:002007-06-18T15:00:00.000-04:00Champagne please and thanks for inviting us over. ...Champagne please and thanks for inviting us over. <BR/><BR/>First stims check for IVF #3 is tomorrow and a trip to France is scheduled for less than 11 days from now (crazy, I know). Hoping my body is moving quickly (but not too fast) so that retrieval and transfer can happen before my flight...yikes! Here's hoping for a relaxing 2WW in Europe!<BR/><BR/>Love some more champagne...thanks.Belly Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449089422958278699noreply@blogger.com