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Tell Us Tuesday
What area do you live in?
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza?
A Pedicure?
Take-Out?
Dessert?
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person?
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)?
Any other local treasure?
Re: Tell Us Tuesday
White Lake
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza?
It varies, currently Benitos.
A Pedicure?
I don't get them
Take-Out?
Pomodoro or Highland House
Dessert?
Sweet Treats
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person?
Hmmmm.... not sure
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)?
My deck
Any other local treasure?
Mostly food.... White Lake Inn, El Patio, Dave & Amy's........
What area do you live in? Auburn Hills
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? JoAngela's (downtown Auburn Hills), but I really love all pizza!
A Pedicure? Le Nails (Crooks & Auburn)
Take-Out? Mi Zarape (Square Lake & Opdyke)
Dessert? Twist N' Dip (downtown Auburn Hills)
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? somewhere online, lol!
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? ???
Any other local treasure? Mi Zarape is pretty effing awesome, their food is better than Sagebrush for sure.What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Vizzy's Pizza Palace
A Pedicure? Recently tried this new place that is ah-mazing. Only $20 for a pedi, and they do the whole nine yards - hot stone massage, hot towel, etc. My toes look impeccable!
) I think it is called J&J Nails, it is actually right next to Nom Nom's (the cupcake place I mentioned recently) on Wayne Rd.
Take-Out? Ginger - it is a chinese place in Canton (also very good to eat-in).
Dessert? Nom Nom's is great, and we also like the local ice cream place - Marv's Dairy Dan.
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? The small shops in Downtown Plymouth are fun to browse for unique stuff. For some reason I also seem to have luck at Von Maur (Laurel Park Mall in Livonia).
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? This isn't really that close to me, but ever since high school I've loved The Grind - it is a coffee shop in Wyandotte. It's fun to stay inside and chat, or go for a walk along the river.
Any other local treasure? I really like that we're so close to Hines Drive - it's nice to just hop on our bikes and go for a ride down there!
What area do you live in? Macomb
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Dan's Good Pizza or Pizza Hut
A Pedicure? Luv's
Take-Out? Thai Delight or any local Thai place
Dessert? Erma's
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? Amazon.com
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? Time on Mainstreet in Richmond
Any other local treasure? I like food, so The Pantry is my local treasure that I take friends that are in town to.
What area do you live in? Howell
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Around Howell, probably Tomato Brothers or Jets. Just had some awesome pizza up north though. Wish that place was here!
A Pedicure? Essential Elegance. Expensive, but worth it if you do a package deal.
Take-Out? Los Tres Amigos or Tomato Brothers
Dessert? Marv's Bakery
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? Nothing around here.
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? My deck
Or Colorado Coffee.
Any other local treasure? Farmers Market on Sunday in downtown Howell is great.
What area do you live in? Clawson
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Renshaw's, Shield's, or the Alibi
A Pedicure? Velvet Nail Lounge
Take-Out? Red Olive (It's like a coney island)
Dessert? Dairy - O
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? Gift cards or something from Leon and Lulu's on 14 mile.
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? I don't drink coffee, so I just read at home on our deck
Any other local treasure? There's not too much in Clawson, so I think I named all my favorite spots
What area do you live in?White Lake
What is your favorite place to go for: Pizza? CJ Brewery
A Pedicure? Can't think of the name now(there are several)
Take-Out? Tokyo Sushi, El Patio,
Dessert? Dairy Queen
Triffles
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? I would buy a picture frame or candles-either at kohls,Marshalls, TJ Maxx
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? Biggbie, Deck
Any other local treasure? El Patio, It's a Matter of Taste, Hot Pepper Thai, So Thai, Biffs Coney Island,
What area do you live in? Livonia
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? If we're going out, Buddy's. If we're picking up, Jets.
A Pedicure? No particular place -- whatever is convenient.
Take-Out? Senate Coney Island
Dessert? Cement mixers (ice cream) from Culver's
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? wine...or scratch off lottery tickets
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? my back porch
Any other local treasure? LOVE Sheesh at 5 Mile & Newburgh -- delicious hummus and garlic butter with pitas!!
What area do you live in? Shelby Twp
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Jet's
A Pedicure? I now go to Anna's (thanks to those who told me about this place)
Take-Out? We love the Chinese food at Lakeside mall food court & Panera
Dessert? Happy Belly's
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? when all else fails I give gift cards
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? On the balcony
Any other local treasure? Paint Creek Trail, The Pantry in Washington Twp, Downtown Rochester Hills
Sooo...I don't really have any RO specific recommendations yet. I guess we're still getting to know the area. We're very close to Clawson, and tend to gravitate towards that area or Ferndale.
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Cottage Inn (or if I'm closer to work, Tomato & Basil in Washington/Romeo, and if we're going out the Alibi in Troy)
A Pedicure? Anna Nails on Hall & Hayes
Take-Out? If we're picking food up to eat at home, it's usually something like Tubby's, Potbelly's, etc.
Dessert? Scoop & Twist (Scoop's) at 23 and Card
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? Some sort of gift card
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? I don't drink coffee, and it's definitely not quiet, but in the summer I read by our subdivision pool
Any other local treasure? Not that I can think of!
DX: High FSH/DOR
It took 44 cycles, just over 3 years, 6 failed IUI's in MI, and 1 round of IVF at CCRM to get our BFP!
Beta #1 (9dp5dt) = 206, Beta #2 (11dp5dt) = 438
1st u/s @ 6w5d = 11/11/11 = ONE little bean! HB 120bpm!
?Our Baby Boy Born June 26th, 2012?
What area do you live in? Berkley
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? I'm a Hungry Howie's girl, but we have a really good pizza/martini bar called Amici's. Delicious and walking distance
A Pedicure? I don't know, we have a few salons but I seldom treat myself.
Take-Out? We get chinese take-out from Mr. Kam's, but it's not the best. It's all we know at this point.
Dessert? Clark's Ice Cream
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? Catching Fireflies or Yellow Door Art Market are cutesy boutique type stores
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? Library, not sure where to get a good cup of coffee
Any other local treasure?The Berkley Front is our very fave hole in the wall bar.10 Years Later
What area do you live in? Waterford
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Dominos, Papa Johns (although there isn't one around me anywhere)
A Pedicure? n/a
Take-Out? Happy You Chinese (in Keego), So Thai
Dessert? Carvel, Coldstone
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? hmmm I probably usually shop online for gifts
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? I love to take the boat out fishing (or relaxing) on Proud Lake. It's very peaceful and pretty
Any other local treasure? the beaches! Pontiac Lake is nice and Dodge Park (Cass lake) is okay too
Serendipity3, South Beach, Miami, FL 2012
What area do you live in? Redford
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Buddy's or Jets
A Pedicure? Oriental Spa in downtown Farmington
Take-Out? Hamburger Hut
Dessert? Ritter's Frozen Custard
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? Not sure
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? Downtown Farmington park
Any other local treasure? Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield
What area do you live in? Sterling Heights
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Not in my area AT ALL, but Sorrento's in Flushing is the best pizza I've ever had.
A Pedicure? Suzie's Nail Nook
Take-Out? Cedar Cafe or King Thai
Dessert? Coldstone
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? I am huge Internet shopper...I love Spoon Sisters for unique gifts.
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? My living room
Any other local treasure? Pancho Villas has awesome fajitas/Mexican food, Achatz Pies, Jennie's Pierogies, Salvatore Scallopini
The other man in my life
Born 11/19/10 - 7 lbs. 4 oz. - 20.9 inches
I AM A PPCM (PERIPARTUM CARDIOMYOPATHY) SURVIVOR!
What area do you live in? Shelby Township
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? Buddys
A Pedicure? Still looking for a great place. Always end up at Luvs somehow.
Take-Out? Panera
Dessert? Ermas is soooooo delicious!!!
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? I like to buy the hard to buy for people an experience. Like take them to a concert or a Tiger game or out to dinner.
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? With a three month old there is no time to read and i will chug from the pot of coffee just standing in my kitchen lol.
Any other local treasure? Lots of local parks in Shelby Twp. Downtown Rochester..
Yum! I love Tavern on the Main! DH and I go up there all the time in the summer on the patio for a patty melt and their french fries! Have you tried Renshaws? It's on 14 mile kiddie corner from Tavern and they have amazing food too!
I get coupons for this place pretty frequently, but we've never tried it out! Is it an actual sit-down restaurant or more of a deli environment? I've been wanting to try it out!
What area do you live in? Clinton Twp
What is your favorite place to go for:
Pizza? we don't get pizza very much, but when we do it's normally Jets
A Pedicure? I do my own at home
Take-Out? we don't get carry out
Dessert? there is a DQ by us... that's about it
A gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? a visa gift card or amazon.com gc
A quiet place to read a book (and maybe a cup of coffee)? there are a lot of little cafe's near us, but i don't know their names. there is also a big park nearby that i see people just laying on a blanket reading at.
Any other local treasure? this is awful, but i can't think of one. we don't really "go out" locally.
My Chart
TTC since Sept 2009
Cycle#9-Natural BFP 7/9/2010 ~ m/c 7/31/2010 ~ 8/31/10 beta 0.
Nov/Dec 2011, started seeing RE. HSG-all clear! SA is good! DX = unexplained IF.
Cycle#25-50mg clomid, IUI#1 = BFP 12/24/11 ~ m/c 1/5/12 ~ 2/21/12 beta level finally 0.
Cycle#28- 100mg clomid + Ovidrel + IUI#2 = BFN
Cycle#29- Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI#3 = BFP 5/8/12 ~ betas dropped 5/17/12 ~ Cytotec(fail) D&C (fail) & then a methotrexate shot to get things going ~ 6/28/12 Beta FINALLY 0.
RPL tests reveal MTHFR mutation(1copy)-adding Folgard & BA and moving forward.
Cycle#32-Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI#4 = BFP!
Beta#1 8/21/12: 11, Beta#2 8/23: 71, Beta#3 8/25:174
9/4-seen sac/yolk, 9/7-9/12 hospitalized for a ruptured cyst causing massive internal bleeding.
9/11-seen HB!! 9/18- no HB, 9/21/12-D&C. Fetal tissue testing revealed a healthy boy. Now getting more tests to try to figure out this mystery
I always forget to bring a coupon! I'm a failure at couponing.
Anyway, it's both. We've always just done the sit down side, but their deli counter looks like it has lots of great stuff. It's really reasonable, we spent $13 on lunch last Sunday.