TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
We're going to The Jewel Dunn's River this fall. I haven't been there yet, but I'm really excited about it.
What I didn't like about the Sandals was the age group majority. I'd say 90% of the people were 50's and above, not that we were there to make friends- it was our honeymoon. But dinners and entertainment seemed stuffy and pretentious, if that makes sense, it's hard to explain the vibe.
We had the opposite experience at Sandals for the most part- maybe it depends on which one you go to or time of year? When we went in August of 2013, it was almost all people around our age (mid to late 20s, or early 30's) and many of them were honeymooners like we were. There were also groups of friends that were around our age that had traveled together. It was during "wedding season" though so maybe that's why!
Does anyone have any particular feels about toaster ovens? Zulily has a fairly nice deal on one and I've always sort of wanted one. I just hate wasting space on my counter especially if I end up not using it often...
Yes. H and I made a conscious decision years ago to get rid of our microwave. Toaster oven is really the way to go! It's the only appliance on our counters since we also don't have a toaster or coffee maker.
My productivity has gone out the fucking window. I am feeling so much love. Now I need to make time to get to go change my name on my drivers license...because I can!
Internet-ing yesterday was depressing (A15, I'm talking about you). Interneting today? So fun! It makes me so happy to see my Facebook, Twitter, etc. all filled with people overjoyed that love won.
Internet, sometimes I hate you, but today I love you.
I'm tearing up reading the news right now- people are already downtown at our county probate court getting their marriage licenses so they can get married today. How amazing- what a great day in history!
I'm tearing up reading the news right now- people are already downtown at our country probate court getting their marriage licenses so they can get married today. How amazing- what a great day in history!
Our county says that the courthouse will stay open tonight until the last person there is married. So many feels!
I'm tearing up reading the news right now- people are already downtown at our country probate court getting their marriage licenses so they can get married today. How amazing- what a great day in history!
Our county says that the courthouse will stay open tonight until the last person there is married. So many feels!
Internet-ing yesterday was depressing (A15, I'm talking about you). Interneting today? So fun! It makes me so happy to see my Facebook, Twitter, etc. all filled with people overjoyed that love won.
Internet, sometimes I hate you, but today I love you.
Post by LovesMeSomeCake on Jun 26, 2015 10:20:37 GMT -5
So I'm reading all the reviews of the places that have been mentioned and I have maybe an UO. Canadians and the Brits should have their reviews taken down a star just because. They are WAY too nice, and refuse to say any of the negatives. That is not why I read reviews. I want the down and dirty truths. pizza crust floating in the pool? I need to know. Maria is the sweetest maid ever? not so much.
So I'm reading all the reviews of the places that have been mentioned and I have maybe an UO. Canadians and the Brits should have their reviews taken down a star just because. They are WAY too nice, and refuse to say any of the negatives. That is not why I read reviews. I want the down and dirty truths. pizza crust floating in the pool? I need to know. Maria is the sweetest maid ever? not so much.
Just throwing this out there. We went to the Valentin Imperial Maya. It was fantastic. All-inclusive. Every room is close to a pool. Adults-only. And the food was to die for. Formal dining every night with 3-or-4-course meals. 5 or 6 different cuisines. Breakfast and lunch buffets. (By formal I mean you had to make an effort, not evening gown.) It was beautiful.
So I'm reading all the reviews of the places that have been mentioned and I have maybe an UO. Canadians and the Brits should have their reviews taken down a star just because. They are WAY too nice, and refuse to say any of the negatives. That is not why I read reviews. I want the down and dirty truths. pizza crust floating in the pool? I need to know. Maria is the sweetest maid ever? not so much.
Just throwing this out there. We went to the Valentin Imperial Maya. It was fantastic. All-inclusive. Every room is close to a pool. Adults-only. And the food was to die for. Formal dining every night with 3-or-4-course meals. 5 or 6 different cuisines. Breakfast and lunch buffets. (By formal I mean you had to make an effort, not evening gown.) It was beautiful.
I've heard really great things about VIM...our friends want to go in February...when were you there? weather?
OMG the prices are double in Feb. high season. our friends must be rich, or not realize how cheap I am...
Just throwing this out there. We went to the Valentin Imperial Maya. It was fantastic. All-inclusive. Every room is close to a pool. Adults-only. And the food was to die for. Formal dining every night with 3-or-4-course meals. 5 or 6 different cuisines. Breakfast and lunch buffets. (By formal I mean you had to make an effort, not evening gown.) It was beautiful.
I've heard really great things about VIM...our friends want to go in February...when were you there? weather?
We went the first week of June. It rained the first two days, but I was exhausted from the wedding, so did not care. It was beautiful the rest of the time. Not too many people, but the wind was really high on the beach, so no water sports for us. The pool was perfect, though. I have a friend who has gone many times, different times of year. I'll see if he has been in February.
Reading about these all-inclusives makes me want to plan a vacation!!!!
LovesMeSomeCake - we went to Secrets Capri Riviera in Riviera Maya for our honeymoon. It's the only AI we've been to so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was amazing. The food was really good, and the service was wonderful. It's a smaller resort which we really enjoyed.
I have a million and a half things to do today, but I don't want to do any of them. All I want to do is SCOTUSwatch (right, shadesofgold?) and then start my weekend. We're seeing Dave Coulier tonight. So excited.
I was in a meeting with some of our board members this morning! I got the NYT alert on my phone though. SO EXCITING.
Post by kayladawn91 on Jun 26, 2015 11:18:49 GMT -5
Just caught up reading, so....
The only AI we've stayed at is the Catalonia Royal Tulum for our honeymoon 3 years ago. I have nothing to compare it to..but we really liked it. We went on an excursion to Chichen Itza which was really cool. The food was amazing. Seriously.
We had a toaster oven and used it a lot for about a year. Now it's sitting in our basement because I wanted my course space back. I don't miss it.
DH and I went to the drive-in last weekend to see Jurassic World. I've never seen any of the Jurassic Park movies, but I really enjoyed watching Jurassic World. I wasn't super excited about seeing it (I was more excited about the second movie - Pitch Perfect 2) but ended up liking it more.
The only AI we've stayed at is the Catalonia Royal Tulum for our honeymoon 3 years ago. I have nothing to compare it to..but we really liked it. We went on an excursion to Chichen Itza which was really cool. The food was amazing. Seriously.
We had a toaster oven and used it a lot for about a year. Now it's sitting in our basement because I wanted my course space back. I don't miss it.
DH and I went to the drive-in last weekend to see Jurassic World. I've never seen any of the Jurassic Park movies, but I really enjoyed watching Jurassic World. I wasn't super excited about seeing it (I was more excited about the second movie - Pitch Perfect 2) but ended up liking it more.
Question for everyone... I'm thinking of signing up for a monthly beauty subscription box, like Birchbox or Ipsy. If you have tried either of those (or something else!), can you recommend one to me? It seems like they are both good for different reasons. Or if you think they're totally not worth it, you can tell me that too.
Question for everyone... I'm thinking of signing up for a monthly beauty subscription box, like Birchbox or Ipsy. If you have tried either of those (or something else!), can you recommend one to me? It seems like they are both good for different reasons. Or if you think they're totally not worth it, you can tell me that too.
I subscribe to ipsy. I really like it. So far, most things I've gotten really fit me. I've never tried Birchbox, but I know some of the ladies here use it.
Post by notthedroids on Jun 26, 2015 11:45:23 GMT -5
Popping in quickly to say hello and to let you all know there had better be a drinking thread tonight because I need to get d-r-u-n-k drunk. But first, a meeting and some errands.
Popping in quickly to say hello and to let you all know there had better be a drinking thread tonight because I need to get d-r-u-n-k drunk. But first, a meeting and some errands.
Rough day? Is everything alright? I might be able to hang for a bit tonight, but I have to get up early tomorrow to catch a flight.
Question for everyone... I'm thinking of signing up for a monthly beauty subscription box, like Birchbox or Ipsy. If you have tried either of those (or something else!), can you recommend one to me? It seems like they are both good for different reasons. Or if you think they're totally not worth it, you can tell me that too.
I do Ipsy. I have only gotten two so far, but I am happy with it. The stuff comes in cute little bags, I used this months to keep tampons in my work bag.
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