tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post6858576193400268360..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: Time to Get Your Lush OnLollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-39533705973839569182007-10-24T15:48:00.000-04:002007-10-24T15:48:00.000-04:00As usual I need a margarita on the rocks...go ahea...As usual I need a margarita on the rocks...go ahead and make two because i'll zip through this first one!!<BR/><BR/>It looks like I won't be having a margarita until June...that's right! IVF #1 was a success!!! We've seen a heartbeat and are excited beyond belief. My heart is still aching for all of you still on the journey!!<BR/><BR/>Amy<BR/>dancingwithinfertility.blogspot.comamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00679719974984886567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-89326226683073937562007-10-24T11:44:00.000-04:002007-10-24T11:44:00.000-04:00I'll have one of those margaritas too, please. Oct...I'll have one of those margaritas too, please. October is always a melancholy sort of month for me -- in October 1998, I returned to work after the stillbirth of my daughter in August, only to have to leave three days later because my grandfather died. My grandmother died almost a year to the day later, and my uncle the week after her. <BR/><BR/>I spent last Saturday scrapbooking at a local store, which I enjoy, but not surprisingly I had to listen to lots of mommy talk from the other women there (& of course, nothing to share myself in that vein). Also, Monday we celebrated a 27th birthday at the office. This girl was born the year I graduated from high school, & her mother is one year older than I am!! And she & the other 20-somethings (who seem to be the majority in our office these days) were moaning about the pressure they are under to pop out grandchildren. None of them were around the office at the time of my loss -- there are very few people here left who were, and probably fewer still who might realize that anything baby related could be painful for me, especially after all these years. <BR/><BR/>Pass the salt shaker!<BR/><BR/>loribethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-8541703669087625182007-10-24T09:02:00.000-04:002007-10-24T09:02:00.000-04:00I have to agree w/ Mr. Badger.. He should be a Coc...I have to agree w/ Mr. Badger.. He should be a Cocktailinator. :)<BR/><BR/>I couldn't make myself do the egg whites, so I joined you all with a Lemon Drop Martini. Yum!<BR/><BR/>Waiting to O after my miscarriage 2 weeks ago. Just want to get one normal cycle under my belt.<BR/><BR/>SO GLAD for the support online, it's been a horrible two weeks but I know I'm not alone. Cheers!In Search of Morning Sicknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601375096192617977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-71183747615794062622007-10-23T20:48:00.000-04:002007-10-23T20:48:00.000-04:00Aww, thanks for all of the wonderful comments! (B...Aww, thanks for all of the wonderful comments! (BTW, this is my first "official" blog comment!) I actually came up with this drink as kind of a joke. I was out with LJ on a Saturday morning accompanying her on a visit to our RE, when she joked that I should come up with a drink with egg whites (symbolizing EWCM or eggs) and grenadine (symbolizing the redness of the womb). I did a bit of research and played around with some different combos before arriving at the October Egg-stravaganza. And there you have it. <BR/><BR/>I just have one small complaint: the suffix "-trix" is feminine. Dealing with IF is enough of a blow to my fragile male ego.... Can my name be changed to "Cocktailinator"? :)Mr. Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216237486858511853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-86044942945535456862007-10-23T17:30:00.000-04:002007-10-23T17:30:00.000-04:00I couldn't come over yesterday because I had to wo...I couldn't come over yesterday because I had to work, but I'd like to belly up to the bar today. <BR/><BR/>I'd like my regular--Frozen Margarita with Salt please.<BR/><BR/>I'm totally stressed out. I have issues with this being the last cycle before being referred to the RE. We can't afford that. We're having really bad financial problems. I'm going to school right now and it's an excellerated course. Plus, I just found out yesterday that my sister, BIL, and their 2 kids are getting stationed in Colorado. My sister's just bein' a bitch about it b/c she doesn't know why everyone's so upset, and I can't stand the idea of not being able to see my neice and nephew grow up. I'm just very stressed, and very upset.<BR/><BR/>Okay, make that margarita a double please.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484007558206947938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-64735911227727251762007-10-23T17:14:00.000-04:002007-10-23T17:14:00.000-04:00Damn it, late to the party. Sorry. Are there any o...Damn it, late to the party. Sorry. Are there any of those lovely Egg-stravaganzas left? (Mr Badger! So sweet!).<BR/><BR/>I am now going through my very first ever two week wait. Unexpectedly. By accident. It is very very strange. How do you ladies who do this every month manage without having a complete melt-down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-35781617155212568302007-10-23T16:25:00.000-04:002007-10-23T16:25:00.000-04:00It's cool and rainy here today, and I wore inappro...It's cool and rainy here today, and I wore inappropriate shoes so my feet are cold. I think a warm mulled red wine would really hit the spot.<BR/><BR/>I'm sitting here in the first month of this new "child-free" phase. This might be just a long break, or it might end up being a permanent change -- we're not making that decision for a year or so. No more treatments, but we're not preventing either. Just trying to see where life takes us. It's strangely liberating, while still being an incredibly sad place to be in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1280016677266885872007-10-23T14:57:00.000-04:002007-10-23T14:57:00.000-04:00I'll take a couple of those too! :-)Follistim is p...I'll take a couple of those too! :-)<BR/><BR/>Follistim is potentially working too well for me so we're waiting to see if the big follicles get bigger and the smaller ones go back where they belong so that we can do this IUI cycle.<BR/><BR/>Bottoms up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-29460194270511648512007-10-23T13:53:00.000-04:002007-10-23T13:53:00.000-04:00Yes, I need a few drinks. Make them Crushed Velvet...Yes, I need a few drinks. Make them Crushed Velvets (lemon drops with a layer of chambord on the bottom). <BR/><BR/>I am on day 18 of BCP and day 5 of Lup.ron for my very first IVF cycle. We have been TTC for 5 years with nothing to show for it, not a single, dingle BFP, EVER. I am bloated, I feel like I have gained 10 pounds, I have a headache, I haven't been sleeping (night-sweats) and I am weepy (weeping right now while at work - YAY!). And my boobs are SUPER sore. Can't wait for the stims to start (I hear they will make me feel even worse!)<BR/><BR/>I just found out that my husband will not be in town for three upcoming dates: My "base-line" u/s to see how my ovaries look before stimming (11/2), my egg retrieval (11/11-ish) and my embryo transfer (11/14-ish). It isn't his fault, he is a pilot and work takes him a away. A lot. But it is so disappointing that I feel I am doing this all alone. And I am scared shitless it won't work. Nothing else has worked, why will this work?<BR/><BR/>Yes, I need a few drinks, please. Keep 'em coming.Baby Stephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752242861549122606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-29209637277928857052007-10-23T13:17:00.000-04:002007-10-23T13:17:00.000-04:00I love it! Can I have a Cosmo, though? They're m...I love it! Can I have a Cosmo, though? They're my favorite...<BR/><BR/>I guess the most significant news I have this month is our decision to move on to donor eggs. You can check out my blog, but since it's still being visited by friends and family in the real world, I haven't included details about the donor egg stuff. Shhh....it's a secret. <BR/><BR/>But, we are very, very excited, and I <B>am</B> putting general details about our cycle there. I'm so happy to have this cyber world where I can share more details with people who really do understand. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I should come up with a code? Anybody have any suggestions? If so, post them on my blog comments...discreetly of course. I'll know what you're referring to.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248665952867223815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-22843810470920612292007-10-23T13:13:00.000-04:002007-10-23T13:13:00.000-04:00I think I might saddle up to Frenchie and start me...I think I might saddle up to Frenchie and start me a tab too. Bring it on. <BR/><BR/>I am depressed and sad and angry and frustrated and don't know how to cope right now. I will start Progesterin this cycle and am waiting to ovulate, although at the moment that doesn't look to promising. <BR/><BR/>I cried at Costco last night because I am tired of sex and tired of not being pregnant and tired of people telling me to relax. I want to rip out all of my hair. I want to drink myself into oblivion and stay in a ball for a really long time, at least until I wake up spontaneously pregnant. What, that can't happen? <BR/><BR/>I do love the support from the blog world. It's amazing how invisible people can give such support through their own words and strories, even when they don't know they are doing it. So thank you, you are keeping me going, keeping me from giving up on the one thing I want so badly.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217061001275106671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-71331990422253554482007-10-23T09:22:00.000-04:002007-10-23T09:22:00.000-04:00I'll have a Shirley Temple, please! No alcohol goi...I'll have a Shirley Temple, please! No alcohol going to invade this body (virtually or otherwise) until we know more on this PG!<BR/><BR/>I'll donate my Egg-Stravaganza to those ladies who really need it around here!<BR/><BR/>My 1st u/s is tomorrow morning...and, the fear of the unknown is setting in big-time here. So many signs that things are progressing right this time...but, that was what I thought with m/c #3 and the worst happened. So, I am just hanging on until tomorrow...and praying I get past hurdle #2 (a good u/s).Tina / Anxious Changerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455878557333244801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-43486178315099914062007-10-23T09:13:00.000-04:002007-10-23T09:13:00.000-04:00Oh, anything at all would do right now. Two newbor...Oh, anything at all would do right now. Two newborns in my office in the past 2 weeks (of course, right after the beta for IUI #3 was negative). This was our last attempt with the RE this year (had to do some necessary home repairs earlier this year, so funds are very tight). Plus, Hubby has been very stressed at work and has not been very pleasant to be around latel. Uugghh, just keep filling my glass!<BR/>CarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-34789846207805501082007-10-23T08:37:00.000-04:002007-10-23T08:37:00.000-04:00I would just like to celebrate my current situatio...I would just like to celebrate my current situation and support others today.<BR/><BR/>Serve me up a Mike's Hardberry (it's virtual) please!Grad3https://www.blogger.com/profile/01507004280070094471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-56520593580384056532007-10-23T06:17:00.000-04:002007-10-23T06:17:00.000-04:00I need a drink that is hard and just hard. Tequil...I need a drink that is hard and just hard. Tequila? Vodka?<BR/><BR/>This is the second month we have missed dtd for the sake of trying. I know it would have been a lost cause but it was a chance. I hate months like this. Yes the pressure is off. The hope doesn't have to rise. I don't have to have that maybe feeling knowing good and well it won't happen on my own. But whatever...<BR/><BR/>Second I HATE HR! Sorry if you work in the HR department but mine SUCK! They were rude to me. Accused me of trying to lie and cheat. All I needed was the date the insurance would pick me up once Grumps dropped me. It took 10 min. of arguing and her pretty much yelling at me. So no insurance until December. Just call me the Queen Of Waiting!<BR/><BR/>Cheers to you all! Now I need another something hard to get me through teaching today!Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570018200281339937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-3600999244810581792007-10-23T02:47:00.000-04:002007-10-23T02:47:00.000-04:00Lessee, gimme something that will knock me out so ...Lessee, gimme something that will knock me out so I don't have to think of my adventure over the last week. 2 Tylenol + 4 Ibuprofen + Vicoden + Morphine should not equal THE SAME PAIN after a procedure. Details are at the private blog - if you want access and are from Mel's Lushary, just email me (mlo at otherinfo dot com) for the password.<BR/><BR/>I confused the doctors. But, I guess that is normal for me. The good part? I get to cycle in November/December but have to find someone to take care of my dog for two weeks. ::sigh::<BR/><BR/>I'm a little self-involved right now, but will try and come back to support others soon. I guess two nights with no food, water, or painkiller will do that to you after complications...MLOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779450983499873776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-24003951011185435542007-10-23T00:48:00.000-04:002007-10-23T00:48:00.000-04:00hi, I'm with the poster who wanted to start a tab....hi, I'm with the poster who wanted to start a tab... I'm sorta new to the blogosphere but unfortunately not to infertility (sucks), so thought I'd offer my thanks for the space you've created here... <BR/><BR/>about me:<BR/>38 years young<BR/>3.5+ years ttc, with nothing to show for it... <BR/>pg 1x, but lost him halfway to heaven (at 21 wks)<BR/>4 surgeries in 5 yrs<BR/>fibroids, blocked tubes, aging eggs<BR/>4 rounds clomid<BR/>3 failed iuis with FSH<BR/>up next, last chance for baby: 1 IVF attempt or domestic infant adoption...<BR/><BR/>as I face the possibility of never having a biobaby, I find great comfort in knowing I am not alone on this journey. thanks and blessings for all you do...lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-81434985534693585552007-10-23T00:22:00.000-04:002007-10-23T00:22:00.000-04:00To Mr. B's wife!!!:)I'll indulge in a drink or two...To Mr. B's wife!!!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>I'll indulge in a drink or two. Worry eats at me, of course, as always. Delivery worries now...worries that are probably totally unlikely, but worries nonetheless. An infertile heart, you know. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, though, To Mr. Badger's wife...and to hope!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181924375187173030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-69019511339367512742007-10-23T00:04:00.000-04:002007-10-23T00:04:00.000-04:00Oh, I'm a lightweight-- just give me something wit...Oh, I'm a lightweight-- just give me something with a little umbrella in it.<BR/><BR/>I'm 5 days into IVF #7 stims. Number 7. Damn... I never in a million years would have thought I would be stimming 7 times. Wow. That just hit me. Happy (and sad) to say it will be my last. So I am raising my little umbrella to my (soon to be)LAST lupron headache, last stims injections and to all those other ladies out there who have tangled with the IVF ogre.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Schatzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197247859459483613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-85276131240093441792007-10-22T22:37:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:37:00.000-04:00I'll also go with the house special tonight. I me...I'll also go with the house special tonight. I mean raw eggs, rum, sounds the like the perfect drink for the tww--virtually!<BR/><BR/>Yep, I'm in the midst of ending FET #4, and have slowly been losing my sanity. My thaw went poorly, and I lost three embryos, so this is my last chance, and it's freaking me out. Not to mention my horrible transfer experience. If anyone else out there has had horrible transfer experiences (like have to have a stitch sewn in your cervix so that the RE can pull on the string to straighten the cervix to get the catheter through), feel free to stop by and commiserate with me!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799401502134619497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-66478335074991749932007-10-22T22:33:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:33:00.000-04:00Newbie here...Just wanted to stop by and hand out ...Newbie here...Just wanted to stop by and hand out a few hugs to those that need them, say I'm so sorry to those grieving, let you all know I'm hoping for those waiting, and give a huge primal 'INFERTILITY SUCKS' scream on behalf of everyone!<BR/><BR/>I'm currently driving myself crazy waiting for Wednesday to get here. I have an appointment for a physical and to discuss the results of my thyroid workup I had done last Wednesday. Grasping at straws hoping something will reveal some answers as to why I haven't been able to conceive in the past three years. <BR/><BR/>Hey barkeep...slide me a strawberry margarita down the bar. Let's all raise a glass...up infertility's ass! =)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028385789654418050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-85575566967304960912007-10-22T22:28:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:28:00.000-04:00I'll take one of those Mr. Badger specials, please...I'll take one of those Mr. Badger specials, please. You had me at brown honey rum! I could use some of that luck when cycling. Starting BCPs tomorrow for our first ever IVF. It has been a couple of years since we've cycled in any way shape or form...been on the bench for quite a while. Hopefully I still remember how to ride this rollercoaster! Thanks for the drink! *tip*kbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392938799358445225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-9524571513062997942007-10-22T22:10:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:10:00.000-04:00I would love to have one of those egg-stravaganza ...I would love to have one of those egg-stravaganza thingys but since as of this morning after a very stressful weekend thinking I was IUI'ing too late, I am now in the TWW I think I will just have a decaf frapaccino. Peppermint mocha please.battynursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240029154165501340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-52354577490291477232007-10-22T21:15:00.000-04:002007-10-22T21:15:00.000-04:00I loved all the protein comments...I like how you ...I loved all the protein comments...I like how you girls think...this drink is practically healthy!<BR/><BR/>I'm pulling up my stool and will take one. On CD 51, waiting to start IUI #1. Was going to start Provera last week but it turns out my P4 was 4.6...so I maybe O'd and they won't let me fill the rx. Back to waiting. Only thing to do while waiting is have a drink...so give me some more eggy-deliciousness!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825803955705904174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1824055416251507332007-10-22T20:46:00.000-04:002007-10-22T20:46:00.000-04:00Start pouring and keep them coming. My beta resul...Start pouring and keep them coming. My beta results came in at 13...13!!!! I didn't think you could be a little bit pg. They want to retest on Wednesday, but I am feeling pretty hopeless. This was our last chance to have a baby that was biologically related to one of us (DH.) Now we have to hope the donor embryo list starts moving faster (we are currently number 6.) I was really hoping this was the one. SUCKS! <BR/>Bartender, another please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com