Donor Conception General Chatter #7

LOL... you posted while I was writing my catch up:lol:....bummer about the car, how frustrating, hope you get it in time for the weekend hon.

Gargy - BUMMER!!! i would be kicking up a stink if i were you! hope you can get it sorted out!

gargy that sux re the car.. dealerships hey?

blizz.. I know how your DH feels.. I don't have anything except a few jumpers that my mum knitted me - don't have anything that reminds me of dad - except photos - two of my sisters took it upon themselves to clear out their stuff and it "disappeared" *sigh*..

I hope I'm making sense????

Oh Tarkine that's horrible - although a friend of mine that works in respite says that it happens all the time! You'd be amazed how many people attend a funeral with a trailer on the back of the car to clear out the house at the same time (and usually BEFORE the will is read).

Actually she also told me how relatives just throw out old photo albums when people die -this was straight after I'd done a project to label all my photos!

Blizz - I hope your DH got a few photos with the car before he had the accident, so that he has something to remember.

As for me - feeling very P*ssed off - Dad just rang from Perth to get me to pay insurance and rego for the caravan - I have just BOUGHT A CAR and have limited money. GRRRR!! This was NOT in the original agreement when they went away. All I can say is the Bl**dy cheque better arrive on Monday, otherwise there will be tears!

Gargy, wow that is really hard especially when you are just about to buy a new car.
we can't even scratch our selves at the moment.
I have borrowed mum's mazda 2 but have just noticed how bald the tyres are am only hoping that I don't get booked while I'm driving it.

Tarkine sorting stuff out after loved ones pass on is the hardest thing, I remeber when my nan died we were at her house and my auntie chucked a tantie Paige would be proud of and ran crying out of the house her reason - she saw me, 14 at the time wearing a ring and assumed that it had been given to me even though the rings were promised to her daughter...I might add that the totally gawdy piece of costume jewellry I was wearing was out of my mums junk jewellery box and was really UGLY
can't choose your family I guess-sigh

Zac didn't have any photos with the car but he does have other photos and items around
Well I am totally exhausted so I will pop back in tomorrow night after I have had some sleep night all
Zac has gone back to work tonight house is feeling a little empty, double sigh!!!!

:hello: how is everyone? Nothing to report here, except goofy here rocked up for a BT on thursday, only to be told - your supposed to be in on monday (DOH!!)
ROFLOL!!

Also coming in for a quick visit - we HAVE THE CAR!! Yay!!

Feeling less cranky with Dad - he rang again tonight to say the cheque is posted and to say 'thankyou'.

Also found out that my sister is leaving for her European holiday on Sunday! She is dropping in tomorrow so we can say bon voyage. I knew she was going soon, but didn't realise it was this weekend!

Shall be going to bed shortly too...very long week - hi to eveyone, hope you are doing well!

Gargy YAH! for the new car! What colour did you get?

Hi Tarkine,

An iceblue Camry!! Late 2006 model. I really wish we could go on a long trip somewhere soon with it. However it really calmed me down after having a crappy day at school on Friday.

Actually the car came in rather handy today - my sister wanted to see my Nan. Nan is currently staying in Cronulla with my Great Aunt at her convent/nursing home. So DH, my brother, my sister and me all went to visit Nan at the last minute before my sister went overseas. We went in our new car!

It was truly beautiful where my Nan was staying - overlooking Cronulla beach. We saw a pod of dolphins swim past while looking out the common room window.

Unfortunately there were a few silly statements. The first was from my Great Aunt about my weight - that I was "twice the size" of my Nan - Nan just squeezed my hand and I felt better. Nan also told us that my great Aunt (her sister) was being completely annoying - so much so that they'd had words. I made a decision at that point that I would go and see her again next week - easier as she is moving back to the Baulkham Hills convent - so that she has a break from her sister.

After we left, the conversation turned to having children. My B3 made a stupid comment about lesbians and gay couples could only have children naturally. I said 'well if that's what you think about it, where does that leave me?' He got frustrated, thinking that was not what he meant - but that IS the position I am in.

My Dad rang my sister to say goodbye and she started crying - I rubbed her arm but she threw me off. She doesn't like to be touched by family members. I'd forgotten how non-tactile my family is. I realised at that point how much I have changed since I lived at home.

I'm off to copy this over to my blog - huge :hug: to you all!

firstly...yay on the new car!!!!!:woot::hooray::dance::cheer:
gotta love nan's and great nans for calling it as they see it (or at least how THEY see it)
I think it must be a condition that effects the very young and the very old, it is when they don't have any idea of the right time to make a comment...hhhmmmm I've lost count of the times when children at work have asked me if I had a baby in my tummy????....3 years BEFORE Paige was even considered!!!, I get the occasional poke in the boobies saying..."your boobies are really big...not like my mummy's"...so good for my overly inflated self image...NOT!!!!
My family are also a no-touchy family, where as DH's family are totally huggy kissy and I love you's for everything, took a bit of getting used to but it is how I want Paige and B-2 brought up as well.
The hardest part is that my mum has decided after 30 years of being a non-touchy person she is trying to be a cuddly, kissy person and it feels forced and consequently uncomfortable and I am sad to admit that it really freaks me out after a life time of the other.
Oh well, may pop back in later Paige has decided not to settle yet is hollering for "Mumma"(don't know how mummy has now become...Mumma????) She is getting louder see you later I hope, though still exhausted so maybe/maybe not!!!!!

:hello:

Gargy and blizz...I know how you feel with the tactile family.. mine wasn't very cuddly (mum was Dad was definately not.. my siblings were definately not), but I did manage to get my dad to give me a hug. DH family are crazy huggers and it is lovely!

Gargy.. the car sounds lovely.. families hey?

sorry my posting is all over the place.. my mind has completely gone - I have the memory of a gold fish at the moment and I'm incredibly vague to the point of having two showers on saturday because I couldn't remember the first one. I can't remember what I typed above and hope I haven't offended anyone.. the crazy days of syneral will hopefully end on thursday when the injections start - although this morning on the way to the clinic I was ready to stuff the nasal spray up someone's nose (the bottle that is).. I wanted off and out and had had enough, so now I am clinging to thursday in the eternal hope that it will see me improve my condition...

luv and hugs!

Well - you haven't offended me - but yes, I hope that the weirdness ends soon!!

:lol: about the syranel nose shoving!

I think things are getting to me. I'm really upset that I have been dumped from a panel at work with no explanation. To the point I actually started crying today.

I do the right thing and get my health back in order, and this happens?

I feel so sad that I am not respected at work anymore. But respect is linked to attendance - and a lot of my absences are due to TTCing or other issues surrounding this.

I'm not willing to give up on having a baby, but I hate the way I am regarded at work now. I also feel I am missing out on time with my family. And I'm not really sure what I can do about it. But I feel very sad today.

Gargy, as I said in your blog...this really sucks and is totally not fair.
I'm sorry they let you find out in such an uncaring and unprofessional manner.
maybe you can view this as a sign to concentrate on you for the next bit of time and let them go fish for it!!!!(not the words I want to use but the censor you know!!!) and I say stuff feeling guilty over it, if they can treat you like this then it is time to for a change I think (sorry if I am babbling I am just soooooo mad on you behalf I want to fly over there and grab some heads and bang them together!!!!)

Alioops, can you keep ur eye out on DH again - back in Adelaide til thursday, then he's in melbourne around the 21st for a day or three... and poor old DH.. I'd got his hopes up by telling him he could jab me with the Gonal F needles and he's away for the first one - he looked really disappointed (LOL!)

Hope everyone else is travelling well :) hugs to ya all

Hey Tarkine!

Brilliant news about starting the injections - a bit sad that DH is working out of town and not able to help...Ali - you make sure you keep an eye on him!

Hey everyone else!

Got down to the bottom of the horribleness yesterday - results of a less than tactful principal. Will talk to him about it when I have more time - we got swamped with the National Testing today. Will probably be same again tomorrow!

Eyes peeled for him Tarkine.... Would help if i knew him :lol: I am sure that he will behave himself if he likes jabbing you with needles :rofl:

Gargy I would be going to the HR / Principal about that! unprofessionalism sucks and in some jobs would get that person fired! it is unacceptable!

Ali, DH was trying to decide whether he was going to call himself "chucky' or "psycho" on the way back from the clinic on monday :rolleyes: - so if you see a guy walking along practicing his jabbing action - then you'll know that is DH LOL!

gargy :hugs:

MIl just rang - she is fascinated by the entire process and wants to know each step!! I think if I gave her half a chance she'd be there during the EPU!

Tarkine,

Just wanted to pop in and wish you all the best for this cycle :goodluck:

thanks lissie.. I really appreciate the good wishes

I'm a bit blue at the mo... DH is in hospital in Adelaide with a heart problems! Half his family is in adelaide, so they are keeping an eye on him for me. **sigh** now I'm :crying: and vague. :pray: everything is ok with him

Oh No!!! which hospy is he in? do you want me to arrange sopme flowers from you?

its cool ali.. thanks for the offer.. he's been released and is staying with his sister tonight - they are exceptionally close and I know she will look after him and spoil him... although I won't be entirely settled til I have him here with me. think it was too much practicing the 'chucky' move. :)

Hi Tarkine - that would be scary - thank goodness DH is ok!

Thinking of you too and hoping that this cycle goes brilliantly for you!

Hey Ali and Lissie and Blizz and everyone else out there - hope life is treating you fine!

Had a day off today to try and get lower my stress levels by trying to sort out some bureaucratic paperwork with the car and Medicare - the car is in our name now, but all the rest felt like a big, fat NO!!!

Grrr - not the restful day I thought it would be at all.

Hi all, sorry popping in quickly again have been out car shopping and still need to organise tea, Tarkine hope DH is OK and I hope you are surviving the emotional rollercoaster of your cycle gotta love hormones!!!!!
Gargy bummer about not getting the restful day you needed...cause it sounds like you really need it!!!
Hi Ali you are so sweet to look after Tarkines DH Hon hope all is well with you as well.
nothing changed here!!
Had scan yesterday and all is ticking along brilliantly and have been booked in for my big scan on the 6th of June and will then be refered to the midwives.
so nothing much to report, we too may have a new car by the end of tomorrow so fingers crossed, DH has been doing some masterful negotiation I am really proud of him.
better go and help DH finish tea love to you all and I will try to get back soon it is just so hectic at the moment.

Blizz.. yah for the scan, good luck with the car shopping.

Gargy... sorry to hear your restful day off wasn't very restful :(

SIL sent me a photo of DH curled up asleep on her lounge, and of course I started to cry!

Tarkine,

Gee i hope DH is okay and that he will be home with you really soon. :hug:

Well DH got to live his livelong ambition this morning - jabbing me with the needle! :ROFL:

Hi lovely ladies.. how are you all? Hope your all having a good weekend?

Tarkine,

Funny when i was doing stim cycles my DH gave me the needles too, as i am a chicken,
I am sure he really enjoyed doing it - mostly they never hurt the one i hated was the last one. Good luck hun.

Hey Tarkine..

Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and DH...hope he'll be home soon.

Hope you're doing ok with the needles - trust me...after a while you become a pro..

Goodluck..

Hey Tarkine,

Glad DH is back home and jabbing you with needles!

Is he ok now?

How are you going with the needles?

Hey Lissie and Lulu - how are you doing?

Hi Blizz and Ali - how are you ?

As for me - had a pretty full Saturday - seeing family and friends. DH and I were on the loud table (you know the one at restaurants) and I drank WAY too much wine which I have been recovering from today. I've been completely ignoring the work I was supposed to be doing this weekend - I'll have to catch up on it tomorrow.

hi all,
still here, have been flat out for the last week and weekend and will be back on board for a catch up Monday night,(DH goes back on night shift), I haven't really dissapeared!!!!
talk soon, Allie xxxxx

Gargy & mm - DH is fine.. he has had heart problems for a few years. His sister was a real sweetie in looking after him and making sure he got to the airport ok. He has left messages for the cardiologist here to get his heart checked out.

Blizz, sorry to hear things have still been really busy for you.

:hello: to everyone else... monday's here again.. bummer :(

hi ladies
i wanted to step in here and say :hello:
ali suggested i come by as we are heading down the donor path with one of my sisters (the other is UTD).
i know you all from elsewhere :P and blizz i have seen you in the blogs a fair bit ;)

briefly, had 6 stim cycles, 2 cancelled cause my body does weird things sometimes, my eggs are fairly dodgy and my sister offered long ago to be my donor if we ever wanted her too. i realise how lucky i am. we are thinking of doing a donor cycle in Melbourne (far from both our homes) in June/July if things work out. Em is already on the pill waiting for me to set an EPU date....
my sis Em has 3 children, aged 7, 3 and 16 months. 2 boys and a girl. she and her hubby don't want anymore children and hubby got a referral for a Vasectomy the same day Em got a referral to my FS for IVF!
xx

Hi Dusty,

Nice to see you in here. Gee June/July thats soon, the time will fly and i so so hope this makes all your dreams come true.

Hey Dusty, welcome to our happy little group, wow exciting things are happening for you hon, all the best with the processes to come,definately a great place for support here.

How are we all, bet you were thinking I had abandoned you all?????:p well.....I'm Ba-ack!!!

Have had a hectic and tiring week at work organising DH's start up business loan and also a bit more for a car loan!!!! and have been fairly exhausted most nights.
I am happy to say I think I can take a breather for a little while.
well where to begin??

-We have a new car :dance: even though we really didn't want to have to buy one just now.
]we brought a commodore Sation wagon VY 2003 model in white with hugely dark tinted windows and, cruise control, Abs, twin air bags, cd controls on the steering wheel and AIR CONDITIONING:inlove:.

It is officially my car (even though DH debates that fact with me) It will be great for two car seats and all of our junk and of course the dog.
we got a cargo barrier included for free which didn't come with the car so all in all we are happy.


We picked it up Friday night and went for a quick family drive after work only to discover a knocking sound in the front right hand wheel area, and so began the stressing about whether or not we had brought a lemon???? so after a sleepless night we went for a drive in the car and the sound started getting worse so we pulled in to my B and SIL's house to show them and DH thinks to check the tyres and all of the bolts on both front tyres where not even done up finger tight?????? two of the bolts were about to come off totally!!!!!! so after DH tightened all of the bolts we managed to get rid of the knocking noise.......after all it was only the two front wheels preparing to LEAVE OUR VEHICLE!!!!!!!:doh: OMG, how bad did I feel after we, the whole family had been cruising around the neighbourhood.

Oh well all is well that ends well and now we do have a great new car.
other than that all is good, all is well
hope you are all well,

how goes the jabs Tarkine, hope the vagueness is lightening up for you????
How are things travelling with you Gargy??? hope things sorted themselves out a bit more for you at work?
Ali , Dusty and Lissie how are things with you all?????
I have been so out of touch:rolleyes:

welcome Dusty :hug:

Blizz.. OMG... thankgoodness you stopped when you did

The injections are a piece of cake - not a problem :)

Had my first Ultrasound today and I've posted my actual measurements in my blog - 11 foliciles - left hand side are all pretty much the same and the right side is all over the place.. range in size from 14mm to 6mm... Another ultrasound on Friday. The nurse/tech said that EPU maybe on Monday or thursday next week - My tummy is starting to get bloated a little and I'm uncomfortable if I try and curl up in a chair or bend over.. Took the afternoon off work because I was feeling really ucky at work and I'm trying to keep my stress levels down... well that's the theory

Love and hugs to you all

Hi Dusty - great to see you here!

Hey Lissie and Lulu.

Hey Blizz - wow, didn't realise that you were getting a business loan as well. And I really can't believe that the car dealership didn't CHECK THE TYRES!! How irresponsible is that!

Hey Tarkine - glad the jabbing is going ok. Sorry that you are feeling so iccky at the moment. Good luck with the ultrasound on Friday.

Ok now for the silly question because I can't remember - are you doing IVF?? Pretty sure that you are. If so, I'll definitely be coming to you and Blizz (and others) for notes on what happens when I start up again - although Blizz was fairly thorough the last time we talked.

Feeling better today - although I gave in and had some chocolate. Mainly because my cat has decided to shred the sheer curtains in the loungeroom (GRRRR). I think it's time that he becomes an outside cat during the day. I know that it is more dangerous for him - but I am sick of the damage he is doing inside. Anyway, still have to talk to DH about it.

oh honey that's no good, naughty puss, puss!!!
I was hoping to hang around some tonight but have a sinus headache so I am thinking that I will get organised early and try for an early night.
Paige has decided that for the last two nights she would wake three times a piece, last night it was 12 (I had just got comfie) then again at 4am and lastly at 6am each time she woke she looked at me and said "ooks,ooks??(books)" I have firmly told her NO it's night, night to which she protested temporarily then fell asleep again except for this morning when I staggered in to her nursery and put on her bed side light deposited her "ooks" and the promptly returned to bed.
will try to pop in tomorrow night just feel too exhausted at the moment with this rotten cold and sinus infection
love to all my DC sweeties talk soon, off to blow my nose,
cheers Allie-Rudolf-B xxxxxxx

thanks for the warm welcome :D

tarkine, you are a follie machine. your FS must be happy with your response. keep up those fluids and you know i am cheering you on.

blizz, congrats on 'your' new car. scary start though.

lissie, i have been thinking of you and your DH. i hope you are finding the strength to move forward and sending you lots of love and hugs.

gargy you are going to be well informed when you head down that track with lots of us IVF girls helping you out.

ali, lulu :hello:

my sis is filling out all the donor conception forms that Victoria requires. she hit a small hurdle on the question of how she feels about us donating any excess embryos. Lissie i told her your story to give her a bit of perspective which i think helped. so many things for her to think about and face. until now she has only thought of helping DH and I. we will discuss the whole donation issue when we visit her in a couple of weeks. we are happy to be guided by her feelings on the matter. i think she just needs time to work out what she would want to do. its all a brave new world.

:hug:
xx

Hi Dusty,

Yep the whole donation thing opens up alot of thoughts and emotions and makes you think alot deeper than ever before. Good luck with it all - i am sure everything will work out for you guys.:hug:
We will start another fet in about 6 weeks, i mean i can start taking meds again then.
Just waiting for June AF to show her face, then the next AF we are off. Still finding it a bit of a struggle right now, i think i am okay, but just tired of it all at times, our lives have been on hold for so long now - but my desire for a family is still as strong and that is what keeps us going - there is still some hope left with two little donor embies left.

Hi gals!:D

Just wanting to introduce myself. I have just joined, am currently waiting for my first appt re- IUI on June 17th. Feeling very clucky, so hoping I won't have to wait ages for a donor & also hoping it won't take long to conceive! You might find me popping into the conversation now & then from here on in, although I don't feel I have much to share at this point..? I'm sure I could learn a lot from you, though! *S* Ta, have a great night! xx