Mel - maybe the flatter temps are just a sign that things are going better hormonally? Thats what I'm telling myself for mine...

Claire - we'll just have to see who pops out twins first

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since I'm so busy here at work I had to chim in.

our names (DH is a III) but no we are not doing Harry Lee AGAIN!!!!

Julia
Jillan
Jimmy

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And pray for a big fat O for me!!!!

Claire - I'm like you, a sheman, strong and manly, but emotional and sweet too!

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That's what I was thinking....

Mary - I don't blame you for stopping at III

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Claire-I've seen cuter versions, but here is one I found for you girl. I'm not Fat, I'm pregnant. Maternity T-Shirt > Maternity Shop > Tee Bag | CafePress BTW, I really like the name Claire, but we have a one syllable last name so all one syllable names are out.

Irene-I think Izzy from Grey's anatomy has contributed to the name's popularity. I remember reading an article about how celebrity/TV show characters' names impact popularity. I used to like the name Emma, and only knew of Emma's from when I lived in England until FRIENDS went and used it, now its way too popular, lol.

Mel-lol about Cap'n and his litter of puppies!

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Cap'n jokes that we should name our first son Hidao after his favorite baseball player of all time Hidao Nomo And everytime we see an unusual name he suggests that.

I called the high school and apparently the principal is in a 'meeting' and will call me back...*sigh* I texted Cap'n that either A) she is dreading giving me the bad news B) she is waiting to hear if the first candidate will accept the job and Cap'n texted me back or C) she's in a meeting...we'll see.

Irene and Rebecca ~ I need to be optimistic and think that...I still think it is broken and Claire I tried it out at a different time and it changed, so I need to stop being a Negative Nelly here! erg.

Claire ~ I didn't puke but I had to do some deep breathing exercises and close my eyes and not let images or scents get to me, I swear I felt it coming up at one point!

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Still no return phone call...

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Melissa - WTH?? She's irritating me!

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Claire~Thanks. I think they're worried about twins because twins are considered a high risk pregnancy and since I've already had one stillbirth, I'll be considered high risk next time. So, with two high risk factors, they'd prefer me to not have twins. I, however, would prefer twins because then I wouldn't have to go through all this crap again to have more than one baby.

Rebecca~I get what you're saying and that's how I feel about it too. I'm open to anything if it means I'll get a baby. That's why I'm not willing to just jump to donor eggs. I want to try throughout the summer, and come September, if I'm still not pg, then I think I'll be ready for DE. I'm going to have the other test done and that will let us know too. I asked her about a higher dose of clomid or different medicine, but with diminished ovarian reserve, none of the medicines will work. That's consistent with what I've read online too.

Melissa~Did she call yet?

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Hi girls My day started out good and is ending terrible. I just woke up from my nap and went to the bathroom and sure enough, wiped red. I sat on the toilet not wanting to get up and trying to hold myself back from crying. Didn't work. I went down to our basement and started bawling my eyes out. I must have been loud cause DH came down and layed with me and held me. He said it will be ok. I wish I felt that way. I just don't get it! Part of me wants to call my dr and say lets do the lap this month and take July off from TTC since i'll be gone. I'm afraid to ask her for that and she tell me to see the RE. I'm not ready to see the RE. I want the lap and TTC on my own before seeing an RE. My gut feeling tells me I can get pregnant if I have the lap. I feel something on the left side....maybe thats where endo is. IDK i'm still sitting here crying. I feel like I let him and myself down every month. Maybe i'm just supposed to have dogs and no babies I'm gonna go run my a$$ off and try to forget about all this!

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JJ - I think your plan is good. See what happens with this new test then decide.

Deanna - I hurt for you. I know how hard it is and I have felt the same exact way - especially about the part of letting dh down. {{hugs}}

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Rebecca~Thanks. I just don't understand. I admire all the women on here that have been TTC longer than I have. Keeps me going at how strong many of you are. Something i'm emotionally weak. I really hate letting Dh know when i'm down too. I try to hind my emotion and I really should reach out to hiim. Made me feel better that he held me. I could've been crying too.....I was crying so hard it was hard to tell. Just got done working, so I feel a little better. Not spotting now. My body is playing peak-a-bo with me! You know those arcade games where the aligator head pops out and then you beat it and it goes back in.....I want to smash the sh$t out of AF and this spotting!!!!!

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Wow...lots been happening around here!

Deanna- so sorry about AF messing with you. I know what you're feeling too...the letdown every month is so hard. I'm glad you're DH was there to hold you. <<HUGS>>

Rebecca- saw your Penguins last night...what a game! I was hoping they would pull it out. I bet they were so exhausted from playing so long! Sorry for your crabbiness...hope it gets better.

JJ- I agree with the others...I would do the test too just to get more info.

Claire- yes...we need beggars can't be choosers blinkies all around!! Great idea!!

Mel- your cap'n and my DH sound like they share some similarities in the sense of humor dept. I was LOL at the answer choice C! Ha! Hope you hear from the school soon. This waiting game is torture for all of us!

Irene- chart is looking good!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

Lindy- where are you??

Mary- hope you O!

OK...I totally want to get on the twins bandwagon. I would love to have 2 at the same time. Definitely don't want to go through all of this AGAIN! Here's hoping we all get some BFPs really soon! And I love all of your baby names. I'm so feeling the positive energy...and I really need that right now! Oh and get this...my first RE called me last night, YES...she called me because she saw I had requested my records...so now she wants to give me some personal attention? WTH? Guess she's not happy I'm getting a second opinion. Oh well. So...now I'm really looking forward to my new RE's appt. on Friday. I'm just trying to get all of my records sent before then. I will keep y'all posted. Keep your fingers crossed that my anxiety isn't too bad. I always get so nervous! Hope everyone has a great hump day tomorrow!!

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Deanna - I am so sorry. And I'm glad that DH is there for you. For me crying is just a typical reaction to AF. I wish the b would stay away.

Becky - Isn't that weird that all the sudden now she wants to be interested? That seems pretty funny to me too. Good luck with your appointment this Friday.

Mel - I hope you hear something today. DH loves baseball and all the old players, he suggests George Brett for a boy a lot! LOL

Ok I've lost it, I was dreaming last night that my temp went up to 98, and that I couldn't wait to log it in. But then when I actually woke up it was only 97.6, which means it's on the rise, but funny either way you look at it.

Happy Hump Day!

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Deanna- {{{hugs}}}. I'm sorry. Give your DH a pat on the back for me, though. I would say go with your gut, but that's just me. What do you feel on the left? I had some verification of what I was feeling after the lap and some pains that didn't jive with what they found. Although except for 1 day of O pains (vs a week) the pains are vitually gone. I know I felt better having my lap because I felt like I was finally doing something instead of feeling helpless-and I got the answers I needed.

Becky- Oh, that's classic. Everytime I've requested records I get interesting responses, too. I had one Dr tell her staff to refuse to make copies of some laproscopic pictures! They kept telling me she was out of town, blah blah. When I called back and asked them if this was legal the Dr. MIRACULOUSLY stopped in the office and authorized it. So, yep, I'd say your 1st RE's reaction tells you that this is the right way to go.....When is your appt w/ RE #2?

Bina- THANKS!! I'll have to stash that link somewhere. I'm so superstitious that I'm afraid I'll jinx myself if I get it before I'm PG.

Mary- LOL for stopping at III! Those are great names. TTC makes for some wonky dreams, huh?

Mel- I would say your t-mometer is AOK, then. I, like Capn, would take option C. Sorry she hasn't called back yet, but it ain't over till it's over!

So, I'll try not to get too gushy here about my new niece.....The c-section went great, Mommy and baby are fine. Sawyer (speaking of baby names.....) was 6lbs, 7.4oz. I couldn't believe how cute she was! I thought she was going to be that nasty color and all wrinkly, but she was a pretty pink. I cried a bit at seeing my cousin (whose like a brother) holding that tiny little thing. But all in all I kept it together. I think mostly it made me feel a little more motivated about TTC- I know that sounds weird. I guess I just mean that I get so discouraged and it made me realize that in the end it'll be worth all this.

The only other thing I'll share (and then I'll shut up): On the drive home, I was thinking about how much of the family was there at the hospital so excited for this tiny little helpless thing. Now, my family is all pretty large in stature, the Daddy is 6'3" as is DH, Me at 5'11" along with one of the gma's- And here all of us tough Amazons are, reduced to mush by this little baby- So I was thinking about how lucky this little girl is to be literally surrounded with all these (big) loving people. And I started bawling at how many are born without that love and support.. Kinda hit me hard, KWIM?

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Claire~My O pains are only a day now too. They're not to bad. I can tell which side i'll o from too. The pain in the left really isn't a pain...its just a weird feeling. I feel like my lower belly will girggle (sp?) kinda....other than that I don't have bad AF cramps at all. If I push on the left its tender too and is for about a week after AF. After your lap, when were you able to TTC again? The month after? DH wants me to wait to do anything for at least one more month. I said i'll wait till after Mexico. I would like to just call my dr and see if I could have it done this month. DH claims we're getting the hang of it and he wants to keep trying. IDK what to think. He said I give up to easy.

I have another pounding headache today and I don't want to be at work!! I'm ready for the weekend. Its going to be around 90 here. DH is planning to leave me and go golfing too. I don't want him to leave me all weekend. The thought of it makes me want to cry. I feel very emotional, kinda spaced out.
Hope everyone has a good day!

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