Your last thread was closed, but I just wanted to stop by and see how you are doing and how you are holding up? I hope yo have a wonderful weekend.

Thinking of you

Love
Charlene

Mapia,

How are you, my friend? How are you feeling today? I hope that all is well and that you are having a nice afternoon!

Love,
Kel

Hi Mapia!! I just wanted to see how things are going with you! Okay, I'm going to be seroius now with losing weight. I am about 175 (on a good day) and the doctor says I ought to be 144. (I'm thinking to lose and see around 150....because I carry weight well, and I don't want to lose my curves.) Dh thinks that if I even lose five punds it'll make a difference in fertility, and I knwo it will. So I'm going to be like you and hit that salad bar!!!
How is your diet going? I know you're very track minded when you have a goal, so I am sure your diet is going very easily. How does it go again? A salad for lunch, cereal (not fruit loops) for dinner, and two cups of green tea?
Anyway, i hope you're doing really well!!!! Happy Friday and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hi Mapia, How are you doing sweetie? Are things going well since your last appointment with N/T? I too am trying to get back into good shape before my next IVF, so you me and Princess will have to lean on each other more than ever for encouragement and support. Today has been tough cause I was craving some bad food for lunch but I made myself pull out the south beach frozen pizza I had in the freezer and even though it still isn't the healthiest food in the world it's so much better than what I was craving. And it actually tastes pretty good too! If only my RE office would phone so that I can go to the gym!!!! (oh why won't they call? I fear it's bad news or something... I mean, what if the HCG actually went up??? oh, I am freaking myself out here.) Anyway, enough of that, I really want you to know I'm thinking of you and hoping that you are doing okay. Have you gotten a chance to speak with your RE about your concerns with doing IUI during goddaughters baptism? I'm anxious to hear his thoughts on that. Drop us a line whenever you can. Love you friend!

Hi Charlene and thanks for the thread.I am well girls thank you all for your concern.BTW congrats again my friend for that healthy BFP.Take are of yourself.

Kelley thanks for thinking of me I am doing good.Hope you are taking care of yourself and those little miracles.

Princess and Kari well you girls want some tips on how to lose some weight.Well everyone is different but a good start would be having special k in the morning and night if you can.For lunch try and eat as healthy as possible and a small portion.What I do now is eat salad which I never used to so it helps me get full.Eat fruits as a snack or a healthy cereal bar.Yes 2 cups of green tea is good to detox.Princess why are you concerned about losing weight and effecting fertility.I was 156 and now I am 147.I should be at 135 for my height I am short around 5'3.Even though my RE said I should lose 10 pounds but since like you I dont look my weight he thinks I weigh less so I wanted to lose the 20 pounds.Even if I get to about 138 I will be happy.Like I have said I have a lot of muscle so muscle weighs more the fat so my N/T said I wont look good at my ideal weight I will look to skinny and I dont want that either I have nice curves as well and DH will kill me if I get to skinny.Kari I havent talked to RE yet with all going on with the baby I have been at the hospital everyday so I dident get a chance.I will try calling him next week.Kari sweetie dont panic maybe they just had a lot of b/w to do today.Keep your head up my friend.Well ladies anymore question about the diet let me know.

Love ya all,

Mapia

Mapia congratulations on loosing so much weight already I am so proud of you. My gyn took me off my metformin on Monday, I am now scared i will put on too much additional weight. I am trying to eat healthy and small regular portions. Oh well I will deal with that in 9 months of so.

I hope you enjoy what is left of the weekend.

Lots of love
Charlene

Hi Mapia! How was your weekend? I took your advice and added cereal to my breakfast every morning. I went with a raisin bran because I like the way I respond to the fiber (prob TMI, but it helps when trying to lose a few lbs!) :) I also started doing situps again cause it would be nice if I had a little core strength when I finally get a sticky bfp. I'd def stop the ab work when the stims start but I really struggle with a flabby midsection so I figure I should work on it a few weeks in my down time. How are you feeling mentally now that you've achieved so much with your goal to get more healthy? That mental and emotional satisfaction is so good when it comes to starting a new treatment cycle. I really do think your BFP is coming whether it be April or May. And I am so excited to support you all the way! Well drop a line when you can... Hope you and goddaughter are well.

Hi Charlene thanks for checking in on me sweetie its great that you are still here supporting us.Dont worry to much about gaining to much weight if you are careful you wont gain to much.BF gained 10 kilos and 3 1/2 of that was the baby so she gained 6 1/2 so not to bad.I see so many women these days not gaining to much weight.When I get my BFP I plan on continuing going to N/T to help not gain to much.

Kari thats good that you added the cereal in the mix I am sure you are responding well to it........lol.Thats a good thing.I am sure you will be back in shape in no time my friend.Well I feel good about losing the weight and I love that my favorite jeans are really loose on me now they used to be real tight and I couldent wear them so its awesome.Emotionally I am getting there the weather is warming up we are starting to spend more time outdoors which I love.Its just this whole thing with godbaby got me down.She is still in the hospital thanks for asking she is a lot better but must finish the whole treatment before they can release her.I am there everyday and let BF go home and take a nap poor thing she is so worn out.Anyway sweetie hope you are doing well and good luck with the health kick it isent to bad trust me.

Take care ladies and I hope you all had a great weekend.

Love ya,

Mapia

Mapia, I am soo sorry little GD is still in the hospital. :( Sounds like she is hanging in there tho and how wonderful of you to help out BF the way u have. Man u are going to make the best mommy ever! I know it won't be long till I see that dream come true!

So I think I'm going back to MD in a few weeks. My good friend just had her 3rd baby. She is so wonderful, but it's been hard cause conceiving has happened way too easily for her 2 of 3 times with protection (once broken condom and 2nd on the pill). But I know she's always wanted a huge family... She's one of 8 herself. We're so close and I know she's prayed had for me, but it will still be hard cause I know I'll be a bit jealous. But I think I'm pulling the trigger and buying the plane ticket. Hopefully I'll be pregnant in a couple months and gosh it could be years before I get back there! And anyway, I'm dying for a crabcake from Jerry's seafood in seabrook or a crabbomb from timbuktoo, so I really should get out there before I get preggers. ;)

Hope you had a good nite and catch up with u tomorrow!

Mapia after all you ladies have done for me over the last few months, I cannot just leave you. I will support all of you till everyone gets their BFP:D. I will never forget my IF sisters. And anyway I am not ready for the pg board just yet. I will rather hang out with all of you :D, if that is ok?

I am so glad that your favorite jeans are sitting loosly, what an achievement.:) I had a pair of jeans on over the weekend and my DH said to me oh when did you buy those? So I said to him they are quite old, they have just not fitted for a while.......LOL:jester:. (I lost 5kg when I started the Metformin.) I am so glad that your diet is working so well....Keep it up.

I hope GD gets out of hospital soon.

Thinking of you

Charlene

Mapia,

Hi, how are you doing today? I hope all is well, and that the weather's holding up nicely out there! We turned the clocks forward yesterday, so now the days are a bit longer, which is nice. That is so awesome that your favorite jeans are fitting loosely now!!! You have had such nice results from starting with the N/T! Your body is going to be 100% ready when you decide to move forward with your IUI.

I hope that godbaby is doing better, and I really hope that she is home soon!!!

Love,
Kel

Thanks ladies for your well wishes godbaby is a lot better but still in the hospital we will know tomorrow if she will get out but we think she wont be out until Weds.I always give her a kiss from you all.:)

Oh wow Kari so you are going to MD I am sure it will be nice.I know it will be hard seeing your friend with 3 babies but I am sure you will be strong like always and be happy for her.Well you just had to mention crabcakes dident you.........lol.Timbuktoo sounds so familier where is that again?Just go buy your ticket and go see some old friends it will be nice I am sure.

Charlene sweetie thanks for sticking around and of course its ok I want to see you around I would miss you if you left.Wow you lost 5 kilos thats awesome.Thats funny about the jeans.

Hey Kelley glad to hear from you.Thanks for your kind words of support I really hope my body will be in top shape for next IUI.My mom told me that the time changed thats awesome it dident change here yet but I cant wait until it does cause I love the long days.But it does stay light out until 7 pm here already so its not bad.Hope you are well my friend.

Love ya,

Mapia

Hi Mapia, I am sorry GD is still not out of hospital, I hope she goes home soon. As for your next IUI with all your hard work and determination to get in to shape, you are definatley going to get your well deserved BFP.

I see your were talking about time change well I clock go back an hour next month. I hate it when the time changes because it means that the winter is on it's way and then it gets dark so early.

I am glad I would be missed, but I think i will miss you and the others much more.

I hope you have a wonderful day

Love
Char.

Mapia,

I also am hoping that godbaby will be home very very soon!!!!!

Your body will definately be in top shape for your next IUI -- you are already making such great progress!!! Good luck at the N/T today!!!

:)
Kelley

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Mapia, I think my trip to MD will be a fun time... I'm gonna tell myself to stay positive while I'm there. I know that being around babies for a while could get difficult, and I am going to try to take it as inspiration rather than a challenge. We'll see how it goes!

Good luck at your appointment today. Let us know the update when you get a chance. I really hope I can be around as much as I think of you guys... my parents should get here in a few hours and I think I'll be quite busy with them this week, especially today and tomorrow. I'll def have you in my thoughts and really hope that you are doing well. Love ya! -Kari

Hi Mapia,

How are you today? I hope that all went well at your appointment yesterday!!!!

Hope all is well!

Love,
Kelley

How are you today? How is the diet going? How was your appointment yesterday I am sure your n/t is pleased with all the weight you have lost? I hope you are well.

Thinking of you
Love
Char

Hey ladies I am fine thanks for checking in on me.Charlene N/T was very pleased with me this week cause I lost 2 kilos.So she said ok I will reward you this week what would you like to eat bad this week.I said a big fat gyro and I laughed I was kidding but she said ok I will let you have one this week but that day you will only eat a gyro and 2 fruits.......lol.So we plan on going with DH on Sunday out to eat :D So I must say my diet is going pretty well thanks for asking.

Kari I think its a good attitude about staying positive being around the kids.I know everyone is different it helps me so much being around my godkids so you might be suprised how much you might like it.Enjoy your parents visit.

Hey Kel I am well thanks sweetie and as you read my diet is going great.Hope you are feeling a bit better today.Hang in there my friend.

Love,

Mapia

Hi Mapia!!!! So glad your appointment went well! You are truly an inspiration. You've got a great stick-with-it attitude, and that's also going to help bring you a sticky BFP one day very soon!!! Speaking of which, did you happen to talk to your RE about your concerns with holding GD for an extended period of time during her baptism? Just curious if you have made a decision on that. ;) Thinking of you and hoping all is well!

Mapia,

Congrats on your N/T appointment!!! That is awesome! And that gyro sounds so yummy!!!!!!! Too bad there aren't many places around here to get them, because now I know what I want for dinner, lol! As Kari said, this health kick is definately going to help with your BFP that's waiting just around the corner!!!

I hope you're having a great evening!

Love,
Kel

Hey Kari I am hoping this health kick gets me my BFP and if it doesnt it will get me in a bikini come summer on an island ;)I havent talked to RE yet I plan on making an appointment to talk with him.As for my concern I am now thinking maybe I should wait until May cause I dont want to worry myself to death that holding the baby will do me any harm.Oh I dont know I am so confused.All is well my friend I wish the same for you.

Kel I dont know about NJ but I know you can get a nice gyro in Astoria so maybe if you are in NY sometime soon you can get one.I am sure you have some greek places in NJ where you can get a gyro.Us greeks are everywhere........lol.Thanks for your constant support my friend.

Love,

Mapia

Wow Mapia, 2 kilos that is amazing! You can wear that bikini all summer before the bump starts to show in autumn! Well done, you are doing so well, I bet you feel great. Hope you manage to talk to RE to get some advice, so you know what to do about your cycle.
Btw, what is a gyro?! Hope you enjoy it anyway... well deserved I say. x

Wow!!! 2 kilos!! Good for you!!!! That is truly excellent! You're going to get that BFP for sure!!
MMMMM, a gyro.... I htink I'm going to have one today!! :D
I am excited to hear what RE has to say. :D
Your BFP is coming, I know that for sure!!

Mapia,

I know it's a tough decision, and whatever you and DH decide will be the right decision. But, if it is something that is really going to worry you a lot, doing the IUI in May is not a bad idea. We want you to not be stressed during your cycle!

Lol, DH took me to a diner last night and got me a gyro :). It probably wasn't as good as it could have been in NY, but it was good.

Have a great day! I hope godbaby is better!
Love,
Kel

Hey Lizzie thanks for your support.You are so cute I laughed when you asked what a gyro is.I am not tessing you just thought it was cute.Well a gyro is pita bread stuffed with cooked meat inside.You can also put tomatoes fries and cheese inside if you choose its very yummyyyyyy.I am sure you can find a greek place in London somewhere.

Princess thanks for your support my friend.I hope you got your hands on a gyro.........lol.Hope you enjoy it.:D

Kel I just dont know what to do I mean its only a month longer I have waited this long right one month wont kill me so at least my mind will be at ease during the baptisim.I am just so confused I dont know.Kelley that is to funny so you had a gyro last night?I hope you were able to eat it.Were you?Honestly my friend if you havent had a gyro in greece you havent had a gyro.Godbaby is so much better thanks for asking.She started eating cereal yesturday OMG to cute.She loved it though.Well hope you are well.Have a wonderful weekend girls.

Love,

Mapia

I'm glad that she is doing better!!!!! That was a scary couple of weeks :(.

I hope that your weekend is going well!

Love,
Kel

Hey Kel I am glad GB is doing so much better it was a very scarey time for us.Thanks for your thoughts my friend they meant so much to me.Well I am doing good AF showed yesturday 3 days early :confused:She always comes on day 28 but this month she came on day 25 threw me off a bit.Now I am thinking I will probably have to cycle in May because having all the planning for the bapitism and cycling is not a good idea I think.

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Love,

Mapia

Hey Mapia friend. I saw your post in my thread asking how things were going. I'm glad I was able to steal a moment away to catch up. Things have been good... One more day with my parents in town and then I'll be able to spend some more time on the board.

Sorry to hear AF is getting you all fired up... she just brings out those darn hormones and not only that, but her presence is simply a reminder in and of itself that we are not pregnant and we do not have child at home and in our arms. Don't be too hard on yourself... point the blame at AF!:D Your DH is a good guy Mapia... he knows the times when it's most painful for you and I believe he understands.

So that's weird AF showed three days early on you. I can see how that could help you decide to do the final IUI in May... when is GD's baptism? BTW, I'm so glad she is doing better! :angel: And if you do have the IUI in May then we are gonna be cycling very close together... What a beautiful thing that would be if we could get our BFP's within weeks or even days of each other!!!! That will definitely be my prayer for us in the days to come :angel: Hope you are having a great night sweetie!

Hi Mapia,

How are you? I hope that your evening is going well! I'm sorry that AF is being rough on you -- I swear that the last few months, she never came when she was supposed to. Cycling in May sounds like a good idea - and then it sounds like you'll be able to concentrate on that and on yourself a bit more -- we need you to be nice and relaxed!

I hope that you're having a nice evening!

Love,
Kel