Well I'm back from Montana! We had a great time - horseback riding, canoeing, ATVing.... the only we didn't get to do that we were disappointed about was shooting - I guess they had already closed it down for the winter - bummer! I was all excited to hold a gun for the first time in my life - now I'll just have to wait for Rhea to teach me

Of course AF showed up Friday evening when I was hoping she would hold off until at least Saturday... I lied to my doctor and went in for CD4 b/w this morning I figured that if the u/s and b/w was okay how bad would it really be??? It would have killed me to skip another cycle because of half a day!!! Anyway, they called back this evening and said my E2 and FSH levels were good so I can start my injections tonight I did have multiple small follies and I noticed that he checked off polycystic on my chart so I guess that could be my problem.

I know I wasn't gone that long but I had this crazy thought that I would come back to a few BFPs... I was really hoping for it too which is weird since in real life I don't want anyone but me to get pg.

I have to go update my chart and everything now

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Irene - So glad you're back!!! You have to post pictures from your trip. It sounds like an awesome place. I love horseback riding and outdoor activities!! You can come to Pittsburgh and I'll show you how to shoot a gun. I've never shot a hand gun, but shot gun and rifles, yes - not at anything, though - just targets. I even have my own bow that you could try out! LOL

I'm glad you were able to start your injections! YAY!

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Irene~Your trip sounds wonderful! I'm glad that you are starting your injectibles too!

Mary~I'm sorry your family is being such pains with all of this. I say keep pushing and pushing the doctors/nurses until they do something for you!

Rebecca~Any updates on your niece?

Deanna~I hope everything goes ok. I tend to spend too much time on the computer too, looking things up, and then it scares me more.

Well, I spoke to soon about the side effects. I woke up with the night sweats last night. I fell back to sleep, but early this morning, the dog woke us up whining because she had to go out. She never does that, usually she can wait until morning. After I fell back to sleep from that, the neighbor's car alarm went off. I fell back to sleep and then my alarm went off. So, needless to say, I've been tired all day.

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Irene-Just wanted to tell you good luck with the injects. If you have any questions feel free to PM me. I can't remember if you're using the gonal f but that's what I used.

Irene - Welcome back! Sounds like such a great trip! I hope you had wonderful weather as well. Yeah for being able to start injects! I would have done the same thing with the b/w.

JJ - Sorry about the night sweats. I had that bad on Lupron so I know how bad it sucks! I hope it doesn't happen any more!

Rebecca - I knew I would get crosshairs on CD15 but I just get impatient! I did get CH yesterday. I'm such a knucklehead, I feel like I can relax until I see them!

Mary - Hugs. I hope you hear back from the nurse today about your plan. I hate waiting for those calls. Two weeks ago my mom asked me if I had any news. Um, if I had any I would of told you! Then she said next time I see you, you better have news. Oh, ok. She normally doesn't say anything like that which is why it pissed me off even more.

Deanna - On Fertility Friend in the boards, there is an endo section that has a lot of info on laps.

I've been helping DH's grandma move back up to her house since the campground is officially closed. We have been doing major cleaning. It's sad though because this is the first time she is in that house alone since grandpa has passed away. Just makes me sad everytime I leave, I come home and end up crying. I can't imagine being married for 62 years then being alone.

Where in the heck is Lisa?????

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Morning everyone! I'm not doing to good this morning. Came home yesterday from work and DH found my dog dead. I'm so sad. I can't stop crying. She was my husky, Harlie. She was my baby. Like a child to me. She was 7 years old. She had a bad seizure I believe and that must of been all she needed. I feel like I could've done something to save her. She's been on meds for the past 5 years. I'm glad i'm alone at work cause i'm sitting here bawling again

Hope everyone has a good day!

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Oh Deanna I'm so sorry! I can't imagine how much you are hurting. I know, they become more like kids to us than pets. Big hugs.

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Deanna - I know how hard it is to lose your dog. {{hugs}}

No updates on Caitlin yet, either. As far as I know, they still haven't figured anything out.

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Update... the diagnosis is Ulcerative Colitis. Sounds pretty generic to me, but... The GI Specialist still wants her pancreas checked because of the elevated levels, though. As soon as Caits can keep some solid food down, she will be discharged. Last time they tried to feed her, it didn't go so well.

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Deanna - So so sorry about your dog! I always get so sad thinking about losing our Blue, whenever that will happen. I've never lost a dog that was actually mine/ours.

Rac - I'm glad that found out what was going on.

Irene - Wow, your vacay sounds like it was a blast!!! I would love to see some pics! And yea for the injects!

JJ - Sorry about your sweats, and the lack of sleep. What's the name of the injects. I want to do some internet research.

Karyn - Wow, 62 years! that would be strange, wouldn't it?

Well the nurse called back yesterday, and said that dr would prefer me to do the HSG before moving on to Clomid. I know that if I actually went in, I might be able to skip the HSG one more time, but I figure what the hey, I guess it would be nice to know for only $180 that all is clear, if it actually is. So my plan, skip this month, HSG next month, and hopefully if all works out Clomid the following!!!!

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Also on the pad vs. tampon, it's amazing to actually see what, how much, blood comes out. Clots and so forth. I really can't believe how much pain and uncomfort came with tampons. And now I really know I probably should of been changing them more frequently. sorry for that.

Hope everyone is having a great day! It's cold, windy, rainy here in Kansas, thinking I'm ready to bring down the sweaters!

Come on Lisa, show your face!!!

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Mary - YAY - you have a plan!! Are you feeling a little bit better about it now??

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Deanna-OMG, I'm so sorry. {hugs} She was epileptic? I had an aussie who was epileptic, we had to put her down it was just terrible. Please try to not stress about the lap-I know easier said than done.

Mary-sounds like good progress!

Irene- YAY! Glad you are back! Bummer you couldn't shoot! How bout you AND rac come here and we'll shoot one of everything. DH just bought me an AK-47 yesterday (early x-mas) so my collection is now complete I'm so glad you're going to be able to start injects!

I'm doing a little better, still have bursts of tears. I have a picture of Harlie on my desk and my desktop background. If I see her, I lose it. I guess she was out of her good seizure meds. DH told me, but I forgot. I have a terrible memory. She's only been out a few days though. They are what helped her to not have seizures. I feel so terrible

Karyn~We must have crossed posts this morning. I tried looking on FF and i'm not a paying member....so I can't see the boards. I tried to the other day cause I knew that there were groups on there for endo and stuff.

Claire~With my dog dying, it has taken the surgery off my mind. I'm still very nervous, but i'm very ready to get it over with. I'll have answers finally and hopefully in the end it will be worth it. Everyone has told me its not that bad....so I hope they're right! Watch mine be really bad or something!

Mary~Its a great feeling to have a plan isn't it? At least for me it was...you feel somewhat in control. Next month will be here soon and you can do the HSG and start clomid.

I'm ready for next week to be here! Surgery over with and more time for my dog passing to sink in! I tried to get DH to let me get a puppy, but no other husky will replace Harlie.

Hope everyone is having a good day. Sorry for the long post......

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Claire - OMG an AK-47? Are you kidding?? Aren't they illegal?

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Claire~I just noticed you said AK-47.....now don't you think thats a little big lol. The biggest i've shot was an AR-15 and thats nothing! Can't imagine shooting that gun!

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Clarie - What do you need an AK-47 for? I hope those are locked up tight!

Deanna - I was going to ask if you were thinking about another puppy. I love love puppies!!! And don't worry about Friday, just keep thinking about the NKOTB. LOL

Yes, I love the plan. And I just got off the phone with my non-understanding Mother, (who thinks Clomid will end up with me having 6 babies) and told her the plan, she replied "Good, I hope that this will give you some answers"

I had a small talk with my little sister, explaining how shitty it feels to have parents that don't understand. And how the last thing I want is for me not to be able to go to them when I have things going on in my life. I think she must of talked to them about it.

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Mary~Thats what my friends are telling me! My sister called me today and asked me to take her to a parade on Sunday morning now too. I don't really want to, but I can never tell her no! I need to work on that! I wish I could fast forward and this be next Wed! Oh, I have 3 more dogs at home. We breed 2 of them and I already told DH that when we breed....I might just keep a puppy behind. I miss my Harlie girl. I've cried off and on all day Sucks!

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