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@Sams Mom: FWIW, I told everyone SUPER EARLY when I became KU with DS simply BECAUSE I was considered "High Risk" (* AMA, prior pre-eclampsia, seizure disorder, AI disorders ...) so, Heaven forbid anything did happen, I would have a support system. I don't want to seem catty (you know me -- I am the LEAST confrontational and catty person but I can be playful sarcastic at times and people take me incorrectly), but it's your body and your pregnancy (which you and DH have worked SOOOO DILIGENTLY on
๐คญ for so long); therefore, while she is entitled to her opinion, I really don't think it is her business. * Please do not take that as I'm giving unsolicited advice or that I'm shaming your sister- I'm not; rather, I'm agreeing that whenever you feel YOU want to share YOUR happy news is YOUR business and perogitive and it isn't up to debate. I kinda feel the same way about baby names (or parenting styles) ... whether or not I have an opinion on a couple's choice for their child, I keep my mouth shut since it is THEIR baby, THEIR choice, and they may have a reason to choose it ... I'd never "poo-poo" on that, especially because I LOATHE when others do it to me.
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@paranundrum: Thank you! I am pretty excited to be back on the BD-ing bandwagon (and that it doesn't hurt)!
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@Kaohinani:
She'll get over it.
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@Sams Mom: ๐คฃ
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@yellowbeach: so I'm going to need a home visit with that personal U/S... I know it's too early, but I'm already impatient.
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@Sams Mom: I had the same thought! ๐คฉ
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@yellowbeach: that thing have a transvaginal wand? How much is it to fly to Virginia?
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@Sams Mom: Holy moses on the mower! Looks like a Cub Cadet like ours...I just texted DH to park it outside when he is done. Sheesh!
Glad you guys and your house is okay.
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@Sams Mom: No TV wand, just TA sadly... I'm about 2 hrs south of Dulles!
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@SweetCaroline: I'm so glad that neighbor drove by when he did! I think you can check the model/serial number under the seat against known recalls. Ours wasn't on the list, but apparently some Cub cadet have a reputation for bursting into flame.
@yellowbeach: I have a countdown widget on my phone for my first appointment, all while trying to find the earliest acceptable date to harass my doctor into bumping my ultrasound up to.
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@Sams Mom: IIRC, our sons are the same age. Just wanted to extend my heartfelt congrats on your BFP! ...and condolences over your charred lawnmower!
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This board needs a new name. ๐ค I am christening it, "July POAS AND The Sam's Mom's Adventures in BFP Board."
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@Kaohinani: I'm all for it. I swear this has been a shit show, but the due date boards aren't really a banging place early on.
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@Sams Mom: So, got off the phone with my RE. He has to reschedule my follow-up (from the 2nd to the 8th).
But, during the call, I DID find out FOR certainty that I had STAGE 2 Endometriosis (minor superficial implants of endometrial tissue on the outer uterus, bladder, and on the very bottom of my right ovary... left ovary had the cyst.) The majority was uterine (inside tissue growing outside from where I had a csection scar). His PA was mistaken when she said, "I think it was STAGE 1 on your uterus." I get to see photos (* I'll take pics to post) when I go in on the 8th. He said the prognosis for increased fertility looks excellent and was surprised none of my HSGs ever showed tubal narrowing or torsion. He was also surprised that I ovulate every month. To say that I am pretty d@mn excited and hopeful for the future is an understatement.P.S. I am glad you like the board's new name ... after this lengthy post, perhaps it should be:
"July POAS, Sam's Mom's Adventures in BFP, AND Kaohinani's Adventures in Surprise Endo." ๐ค๐๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐คฃ -
@Sams Mom: Incidentally, this board is fairly slow as well. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
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@Kaohinani: I vote for the new board name too! And about it being quiet - it's not my fault you're all asleep when I'm at work, not wanting to do any actual work and would rather chat with you all.
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@Kaohinani: Excellent prognosis for increased fertility sounds excellent!
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@paranundrum: Good point! I apologize that I am not more of a night owl as, if I were, I would be thrilled to chat all things POAS (or not. ๐คฃ) with you!
Also - thank you ... I am pretty excited the RE thinks my chances will be markedly better (although he still advises IVF due to the quick decline in my AMH.). But still, it is wonderful news!
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@Kaohinani: Oh, don't apologize for sleeping, sleeping is the best and you should do it as much as possible!
You also get up really early and have sometimes been online on the last few hours of my workday to chat, that's always nice. -
Can I just chime in and say how excited I am that AF came (and will be gone) before we leave for Denmark! Perfect timing to not have to pack extra crap and plan for extra bathroom stops while traveling. And no @Kaohinani: I'm on OCPs to sync my cycle for a retrieval when we get back, so no chance of an oopsy.
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@yellowbeach: That's great, so much less to worry about! It's such a pain having to plan your days on a trip in a new place around bathroom breaks...
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@yellowbeach: Yay, for AF!
cycle (all of which came to fruition from a romantic interlude overseas!
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@paranundrum: ๐ค Wow, what time is it for you?
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@Kaohinani: but you're back now, so it'll pick back up
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@Sams Mom: I know I write quite a bit but it was a team effort (You, Yellowbeach, Lazb, Paranundrum, Jessiemuller88, Mamabear87, FuzzyPeaches, SkinnyCow, SweetCaroline, SuperNovaJ, Karenbeme, StarlitSky, FoodieBee, QBbride, PetitDuck, Bananasareyellow, MsHangry ... the list goes on with so many wonderful ladies who contributed for so long).
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@Kaohinani: in some ways it must be relief to at least have potential answers??
As for me 3po over here. Not very hopeful as only BD once
In other news, My house has a wasp infestation and I canโt fins the nest. I am going insane. Last year was the same and couldnโt find it until the nest fell through my f{^}*}^}* ceiling in my kitchen and the exterminators had to bomb the house with insect killer.. I told DH I have to move I canโt live in fear hahahaha
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@fuzzypeaches: Oh, WOW! A wasp infestation is "no bueno." I don't blame you for telling your DH it was time to move.
As for only hitting one day BD-ING, my DD was a one night BD before the hubby went on 30 days training so, anything can happen. (* I'm keeping my fingers AND toes crossed for you.) I'm kinda hoping it happens for me this cycle because DH will be going off to training for 26 days this next month (July) and I "should" be OV-ing relatively soon. It IS a relief knowing about the Endo ... although, IDK how the PA got it so wrong when telling me it was stage one and isolated. I am assuming she didn't have my file nearby. Speaking with the RE today made me feel better because atleast he was able to excise it on multiple organs and, theoretically, it should lend to an increase in fertility. In any case, knowing is better than not knowing. -
โข Cycle Day: 17
โข TTC Cycle (or months TTC): First month
โข Ovulation Date: Not positive, I think 6/24 (didnโt do temping/opk this cycle, just easing into things.)
โข POAS Date: July 4th
โข Baby #: 2 (we have a 9-month-old girl)BONUS-
(1) Anything exciting you'd like to share? We had a baby girl at the end of September, been kind of MIA since then (breastfeeding issues and real life got in the way), but we would like to start trying again.
(2) Is there anything special you will be doing this month? (* Example: a cruise, vacation, Holidays - Independence Day Celebration [America]/Bastille Day [France]/Canada Day/ Nunavut Day, purchasing a new home, etc?)
We just sold our house (it was too small with a baby in the mix), and we are closing on our new house on Monday! ๐ค
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@greencraftycello: Welcome to the July POAS board! Also, congratulations on your new home!
this month. 
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2 July - MaybeBaby
3 July - FuzzyPeaches, Chereshae
4 July - GreenCraftyCello
5 July - CatchAFallingStar
7 July - Paranundrum
17 July - SweetCarolineTBD - Kaohinani
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@Kaohinani: I'm so happy to hear how the call with your RE went!!!
Yesterday in our daily meeting, my coworker mentioned he was going to his wife's 20 week ultrasound. That hit me so hard, I was 2-3 weeks ahead of her. We would have known the baby's gender by now
Focusing on our summer bucket list this weekend. Picking berries, making homemade strawberry shortcake and homemade lemonade.
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PS Not all our summer bucket list revolves around food...maybe 40%
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@SweetCaroline: Thank you!
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@fuzzypeaches: OMG I can totally commiserate. We had a "termite swarm" at our house 3 weeks ago. It happened as I was entering the garage to get in my car and go to work. This isn't my video, but it looked pretty similar but in the confined space of my 1 car garage.
Oh, and now NO shifts stand between me and Denmark - just have 2 free days to pack/prep!
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Joining in!
โข Cycle Day: CD12
โข TTC Cycle (or months TTC): Not sure - technically 6 or 7 months, but not really. We started trying in January of this year, got pregnant in Feb, had a miscarriage in May, and I've just now gotten the go-ahead to try again.
โข Ovulation Date: July 6
โข POAS Date: July 19
โข Baby #: 3BONUS-
(1) Anything exciting you'd like to share? We've just moved into a new house, after renovating it basically from top to bottom - the kitchen should be finished tomorrow and I can't wait to be able to cook again!
(2) Is there anything special you will be doing this month? My birthday, our wedding anniversary, and DS1's birthday (he'll be 4) fall in July, so it's a busy month
(3) Are there any special purchases you will be making on Amazon PRIME Day? Not particularly, but I'm always a sucker for a good deal - when is Prime Day? Is there any way to know what will be offered ahead of time? -
@Sams Mom: Iโm also a believer in telling super early. Iโm terrible at keeping secrets and working in healthcare (as are you), there are certain things you shouldnโt be exposed to. I found it helpful to let a select few coworkers know so they could give me a heads up about patients with suspected infections. I was also just too damn excited not to spill the beans, plus Iโm the type of person who needs people to lean on if shit goes south.
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@Kaohinani: I had already gone to bed!
I'm UTC+2, but with summer time right now it's UTC+3 I think. I don't like DST much, but I think the EU will stop switching in a few years. Can't wait.
I try to be in bed by 11PM every night, I don't always succeed though.@yellowbeach: Boo for termites, yay for two free days before your trip!
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@raspberries: Hi, Raspberries! I'm glad you are joining us this cycle. Congratulations on your new home ... It must be so exciting to complete something you have renovated with your own touches and, FINALLY, be able to move in and call it done!
@paranundrum: I'm always interested in travel and time zones. Every time we move or my DH travels or deploys, I have to keep track of our locale versus that of family, friends, school (when I was taking classes online to graduate early after a move), etc. I enjoyed living in HI (Aleutian Time) as they do not follow Daylight savings; HOWEVER, I still had to keep in mind any time changes when calling or Skyping people.
Random conversation- This morning has been "ONE of THOSE" mornings so far. Just to vent (not really complaining):
โข I woke to my lab-pit mix throwing up in the kitchen. She walk-vomits so it is always 4-5 small patches. I am grateful, though, that she makes it onto tiled floor 90% of the time!
โข I put my contacts in the WRONG eyes! ๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐คฆโโ๏ธ The container is labeled but I wasn't paying attention. I wondered why they weren't fitting correctly and I couldn't see. Mind you, wearing contacts is annoying anyway especially with Sjogren's syndrome (Dry eye, anyone? *Blink, blink, blink* pass the drops.) Maybe that is why I was so slow to notice OR, perhaps, it was because I put them BEFORE my 1st cup of coffee. ๐คฃ
โข Then G woke up screaming, "I'm wet! Mama, I'm wet. I'm icky and I'm wet!!!" So, I tossed him in the tub (not literally) as T watched him (and her kindle *eyeroll*) so I could make up a bed, lay out new clothing, etc.
โข I come downstairs JUST in time to hear a "boom" and DH exclaim, "Oh, sh!t!" While heading out to work, he, apparently, dropped his open water bottle of GATORADE on the kitchen floor. I just told him to go and I cleaned the mess ... what is one more at this point?!?! ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
โข Final straw - the college called. My substitute (while I have been out this last week) is unable to make it in today and they can not find a staff member to fill in at this time so either (a) I would have to head in or (b) they could cancel my "Intro to Literary Studies" summer session course. While I was debating coming in (I would be returning on Monday anyway), a bird flew into my CLOSED livingroom window and the dogs went apesh!t crazy! I took it as an omen.
Thanks for reading my vent. I'm sure things could always be worse. I am not crying over spilled milk (err, Gatorade). Lol.
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2 July - MaybeBaby
3 July - FuzzyPeaches, Chereshae
4 July - GreenCraftyCello
5 July - CatchAFallingStar
7 July - Paranundrum
17 July - SweetCaroline
19 July - RaspberriesTBD - Kaohinani
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@Kaohinani: Iโm sorry! Hopefully things will look up tomorrow!
Also - thank you ... I am pretty excited the RE thinks my chances will be markedly better (although he still advises IVF due to the quick decline in my AMH.). But still, it is wonderful news!
cycle (all of which came to fruition from a romantic interlude overseas!
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