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Re: B&M Monday
Oops, I thought it was $15. Oh well, my person just gets something more because I am not good at remembering things.
Bio Good Times
I could be wrong, I am bad in general with budgets of any kind so yeah.
Unfortunately, I can't help you.
My sister volunteered to stay with him last minute, so went that direction instead. I fully plan to use them next time we travel though, so I'll let you know!
I think mine was acutally $17, so don't feel bad. With wrapping and tax I'm in it for $20, which makes me terrible. I'm sorry but it was too cute for me not to do it!!!
Man, I envy you girls who have your Christmas stuff up. I'm still not entirely unpacked in the new apartment, so I haven't gotten my tree up.
Leslie, I don't want to stick my nose where it doesn't belong, but have you considered going to a doctor who is specifically NFP/FAM? I don't know how long you've been TTC so I don't know what all you've done, but a doc who studies either of those BC methods might be able to suggest some less invasive/less expensive tests before you go and spend all that money. I know of two in the Dallas area and I could get you their info if you wanted it.
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Feel free to be all up in my business because I have been going through all the various things that it could possibly be! I knew you and Deepthi just went through this so I'm glad to have your input because that's what I was guessing it was. My right leg does hurt, mostly in the upper region but I don't recall having any back pain. I'm actually not on my period right now but it lasted over 2 weeks this month (it was also my first since this summer and my first since I switched BCP).
This is the first year I have ever stuck to a limit (well, within reason- a couple extra bucks as opposed to doubling it). I still have this nagging feeling to do more, though, but I won't.
Sorry about the bad news regarding your insurance
You're probably right! I have another ornament exchange and I could have been thinking of that amount instead.
Bio Good Times
We have been using the FAM taught in TCOYF for nine cycles but I am not willing to rule out anything that might help without the use of crazy fertility meds. Can you FB their names? Thank you.
If you guys are curious about the details of the fertility testing stoppage - my post on GP is here.
Jaymi - I generally feel mine around O time - when I was on birth control I generally felt them around the two weeks post period mark as well. Most of the time you will feel them from then until your period and then they will go away if they are functional. The only real risk of just leaving it alone until then is if it is a very large cyst you can twist your ovary, but that is rare. If the pain becomes worse or starts to feel like burning or tearing or if you see any blood externally on the TP (sorry other girls - TMI!) you should head to the dr because you may be dealing with a burst cyst, which in some cases can cause internal bleeding.
Another thing to warn you about, just in case this happens so you don't freak out - large ovarian cysts can also begin to secrete their own hormones mimicing pregnancy. Your period would be late, you would have nausea, pregnancy symptoms, etc. The first tim this happened to me I freaked out. My doctor said it just happens sometimes and only BCP can be used to make it stop. Just a warning in case it happens.
I have been bad and not bought my ornament yet, but don't worry, secret ornament pal, it'll be a good one! I love buying pretty ornaments!
Leslie - I'm sorry about the insurance news - that's a big bummer. Hopefully by the time March rolls around, it'll be a non-issue
I just had a philly cheesesteak from my office cafeteria... it was delish. That is a bad, bad discovery... but, I justified it, because I actually lost a little weight over the last week without tracking anything, so I was proud. Maybe I'll make a good choice tonight for dinner.
Not saying it will be true for you but I realized the hard way a few months ago that this is the most slippery of slippery slopes when it comes to dieting. The "I got this..." mentality did me in. I guess pride goeth before a fall, right?
Good job on the weight loss regardless though.
Hello!!!
Wow -- lots of excitement after the long weekend. I am so freakin' tired. We had four houseguests - three are gone and the last one heads out tomorrow morning. It was fun, but such an incredible amount of work.
The thing that really peeved me was DH's cousin (the one who stayed for A WEEK). He hasn't lifted a finger to help the entire week, offered to pay for a single thing - seriously awful houseguest. I kind of knew it would be like that, but was hoping since his daughter stayed with us for awhile that he would step up. Nope.
It was just frustrating and made for some awkward moments. I can completely understand not having the money to pay for things -- but if that is the case, then you should not be the one to suggest going out for dinner, order three beers, and then all of a sudden disappear when the check comes. Tacky.
So yeah. I am excited to have my house back....
Oh, duh. Lacey, your'e so smart
I giggle a little inside every time someone uses O as an abbreviation for ovulation. Because I don't read it as ovulation, lol.
ETA: I haven't purchased my ornament yet, but I already know where I'm going and I'm excited, they have some perfect ornaments.
Bio
Coach has some very nice ones. Some are leather ($200) but they have others that are $100. If you get emails from them, they have a coupon for taking 25% off your total purchase through the 13th I think.
I'm pretty sure the ornament exchange limit is $10. I ordered mine from etsy (of course), so with shipping, wrapping, etc, it's going to be more than $10.
It's also not here, yet. This freaks me out a little.
But, I made sure before I ordered it, that it would be here in time, so I will postpone my freak out until Thursday. I do not have a back up plan.
My ornament came from a regular store, but it is a very nice ornament! I'm tempted to keep it, actually.
I guess I don't muster the same enthusiasm as some of you ladies because one way or another I always manage to get burned on these things. I know that won't happen this year, but still.
Yeah, it would be a bummer to get burned but as long as the person I picked is excited about hers I will be cool with it.
Honestly, I am more excited about seeing everyone and getting my paint on. Y'all are going to be blown away by my mad skillz. (Yeah, right!)
I didn't watch, but I read about it. I think that's very, very nice of Robin.
Bio
I watch sporadically. What happened?
I lol'd with that, when I got the email.
Robyn offered to be Meri's surrogate if she was interested in having another child. I had just finished explaining to DH that Meri was infertile and we were discussing how hard that must be in a family like that when she offered. I promptly cried.
~TTC Buddies with akcrrr and amandaf6383~
Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP! Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64 Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
Ok, this is really sad. Last night surfing on my iPhone before bed I could have sworn I saw an image like Dorothy's picture on the rocking horse, on our not so favorite photographer's blog. But I have searched all over FB & her website and I can't find one like that at all. So I think I must have been sleeping. Thanks you guys, for taking over my dreams.
I thought Meri had kids? Can she just not have anymore?
She has the one 17 year old daughter. They've been actively TTC for the past 17 years but she has only gotten pregnant once and miscarried.
Bio Good Times
Oh, I see. You can tell I don't watch it regularly.