Bi-weekly Vodka and Hugs 9/22

[sarcaztic10]

Hello ladies! Sorry this is a week late but I spent some time away from the boards last week because my mom was in town.

How is everyone doing? 

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[sarcaztic10]

There really isn't an update on me. What with all of the unexpected car repairs and bills we have gotten recently we will probably not be able to afford an IUI for several months. I told H that we had better just hope it happens naturally at this point. What really sucks is that 2 years ago I wouldn't have had a doubt about TI because it had worked for us before but now... meh, I have very little hopeful feelings. I think our goal at this point will be to just finish up both of our testing requirements for IVF and hope to spend my entire bonus in March of 2016 on a cycle of IVF.

NCALR: Work still sucks and at this point it seems like my company is just spiraling out of control. So many things are going wrong that it is hard to even pick what is so awful with about work anymore.

[sarcaztic10]

Sept 22, 2015 18:36:36 GMT -5 renegadewhit said:

AFM, I just got back from North Carolina, where I was visiting my dad and stepmom. I had a great time, but I'm happy to be home. I leave Saturday for a conference in San Diego, which I'm pretty excited about. Other than fun travels, not much new with me - just trying to make the most of all this bench warming I've been doing.

I like traveling a lot but I also really like coming back home and sleeping in my own bed. Have fun in San Diego!!

[skategirl128]

Big hugs sarcaztic10. I'm sorry things are so rough! That's a lot at once!

renegadewhit I'm glad you had a great trip! Have fun in San Diego!

As for me I had quite the dramatic weekend.

I woke up Friday morning feeling fine. By the time I got home from school I had a bit of s headache. I thought it was no big deal and went about my day. I briefly chatted with my neighbor and then went in to relax. A couple hours later my neighbor decided to check on me because I had looked off to her. Thank goodness she did. I was passed out on my couch and upon her waking me I was burning up. She took my temp (she's such a grandma) and it was 103! I also couldn't talk- my throat hurt so bad! SO was almost home and it was straight to the er for us because of my immune system right now. I was admitted and spent the night Friday and then all day Saturday. I had a bad case of strep accompanied by the high fever. My fever came down to a reasonable level on Saturday evening so was allowed to go home.

I'm finally starting to feel better. I'm so wiped out and my throat is still scratchy but no fever and I'm much better than I was. It was super scary but I'm so thankful for my neighbor and my SO. I follow up with my doctor on Thursday. He actually came to see me in the hospital on Saturday even though it wasn't his normal hospital (we went to our local one rather than the bigger one he is based out of). He's glad I responded quickly to medication but wants to check other things to make sure this isn't indicative of my condition changing. It's likely just strep and due to my lowered immunity but he wants to be safe, as do we!

Big hugs if you made it through that!

[sarcaztic10]

skategirl128 OMG I am so glad you are ok!!! That was so awesome of your neighbor! I am glad you are feeling better and I hope this isn't an indication that something is changing. Keep us posted, I will be thinking of you!!

[sarcaztic10]

crimpgirl I have gone through phases of not wanting to really participate in the boards and have taken a break or two from them. I am glad you are going to focus on staying positive. I have also been trying to be more positive, or at least less negative, and more neutral. For me being so bitter and depressed is getting kind of exhausting so I am working to change my attitude.

@sarahwithanh I took a few month break from temping and it was so hard to pick it back up! I hope that your foot feels better soon! My family also had that philosophy and it is so hard to admit that I need to go see a Dr.

[rubysi]

Hello lovelies...

sarcaztic10, Thanks for the check-in. Hugs. I am sorry your jobs is so awful and I can definitely relate, having decided to step down from my position. I hope something positive will happen for you soon.

renegadewhit, fun travelling sounds like an awesome way to kill bench time. Enjoy San Diego.

skategirl128, That is so scary. I am glad your neighbor thought to check on you.

crimpgirl, I hope you can keep that optimism up. Happy birthday... again. I have everything crossed for you. I can relate to not relating to the newbs, especially since I am at the end of my ttc journey.

@sarahwithanh,I know this will sound a bit grandma like.... are you wearing shoes that provide support. Cute shoes rarely give us the proper support. I hope your foot heals quickly.

I am back... I still feel out of place on the main board but I am trying. My 40th is next week and dh, the dogs and I are going on our last camping trip of the year. We got enough rain in the area that the no fire ban has been lifted so cozy campfire time will be included. Today is my last day I work in the store with the ass bosses. I should be ok if I can sneak out and avoid the hugs... they will make me cry. One of my employees made me this awesome planter.



I start my next position in a week. It will be nice to reduce my responsibility but sad reducing my paycheck. I am also excited about working four 10hr shifts... Woo hoo to 3 day weekends.

Hugs for everyone!

[sarcaztic10]

rubysi that is a really awesome planter! I wish I knew someone that handy/crafty! I am so glad that it has rained enough to lift the fire bans and you can go camping. I hope you have lots of fun! I wish I could take a step down from my position and just go back to being one of the peons instead of a manager but unfortunately they wont let me. My only choice is to transfer out of the department and right now none of the other depts are hiring.

[4furrypaws]

sarcaztic10 Well poops. I'm sorry about the unexpected car repairs and the job situation hun. I just hope so much things turn around quickly here for you! Until then...cheers!!! We shall drink all the Vodka my lady!!! xo

renegadewhit Have a good time in SD!! Enjoy that nice ass weather lady!!! Will you be able to go to the beach???

skategirl128 Jeez hun! Thank goodness your neighbor stopped in to check on you! I hope you are feeling better!!!!!

crimpgirl It is hard being lapped and relapped. I 100% understand about the newbies. I haven't been relating much to them at this point. But I have you ladies here that I lurve!!

@sarahwithanh Hope your Dr visit goes well!

rubysi Hai sweetness ((hugs)) I love that planter! I thought at first your H and you made it...either way I would like a couple!!! I hope today goes well and you can duck out quietly. And super yay for 3 day weekends!! That will be amazing!!! xoxo

AFM...Anxious to get my AMH retested next week!!!!!!!!!!! FX it comes back higher and we can get this IVF/PGS party started! I am so ready!!!

I've been working out more and am down a few lbs which is very cool! I'm to a point that if I don't work out in some way every day after work I feel like I have nothing to do and am like...uhhhh...what do I do???

Hugs all around ladies! xo

[cavewmn]

sarcaztic10, Sorry you are dealing with a ton of shit. Thanks for the check-in!

skategirl128, I am so glad you have a doctor who will check up on you. Hope you have a speedy recovery!!!

crimpgirl, FWP! lol My friends are intimidated by how much I know about conceiving or think I am obsessed. Ofcourse they had no issues and no plans.....I am sorry it is hard at times to be on here but I am glad you are feeling pretty good.

@sarahwithanh, My family was the same way!!!! I also hate going to the doctor for any reason. lol I hope your foot heals soon and they figure out why you are so itchy!

rubysi, *hugs* Holy cow your employee is talented!!!! I really hope the less stress and not dealing with the asshats helps.

[cavewmn]

Ha forgot to update me...lol

CALR: Well dumbasses of triwest called asking why he missed his appointment the 17th....Supposedly he still has his appointment for tomorrow but we will see. I'm hoping if we don't have the SA when we see the endo he can order one. FX
I realized I will be Oing around my loss date so that sucks.
Otherwise that is where we are at.

NCALR: I really thought this month I would be a horrible mess. But I seem to be coming to terms with things and trying to take the que sara sara point of view. Trying to focus more on life which means less time on here. But with how much time I was spending on here it is good for me. lol
This weekend is my SIL's birthday party. I will be making a cherry pie all from scratch! I even got a cherry pitter that does 6 at a time.
And after this post I will go help a friend clean her place so she can turn her keys into the people who bought it.
I am dragging my feet because I am so tired. lol But once I get done helping her I plan to rearrange the kitchen since we got their awesome oak bookcase (7'tallX5'Wide)!!!
Okay enough procrastinating....lol
Also getting rid of that "friend" seems to have made me much happier. Never realized how much negativity she brought with her.

[4furrypaws]

cavewmn gah. If they screw tomorrow up I'm gonna cut a bitch for you!!!

[cavewmn]

renegadewhit, 4furrypaws, Well today he got 3 reminder calls for the appointment tomorrow. Hopefully that is a good sign!

[sarcaztic10]

cavewmn, I really hope that the reminder calls mean that they wont be messing up the appointment time or something else!!

[megrae12]

((Hugs)) my loves!

[lizblue]

Popping in to dole out hugs and vodka to my favorite ladies. skategirl128, that sounds incredibly scary. I'm so glad your neighbor followed her intuition! I hope you continue to feel better

xo loves.

[skategirl128]

I had hives and itchiness for a long time before going to see an allergist @sarahwithahn. She was able to prescribe some things that gave me relief. I think it's worth looking into for you!

[rslh10]

sarcaztic10, I'm so sorry you're dealing with so much crappy stuff. Sending you tons of hugs lady.

renegadewhit, I'm glad you had a good visit with your dad. Enjoy your trip to San Diego. I want to hear more about how your weight loss surgery is going!

skategirl128, how scary! I'm so glad that you were taken care of and are feeling better!

crimpgirl, I can relate to the feeling of not connecting to the newbs. I think that a lot of us can. I'll never forget the love I was given when I joined the board and for that reason I STILL want to welcome newbs to CAL, offer support etc. I have everything crossed for your upcoming cycle

@sarahwithanh, ouch that sounds painful! I hope you figure out the itchy feelings. Those are the worst.

rubysi, I love the planter. Good luck with the new hours and job!

4furrypaws, I can't wait to see what you AMH goes up to with all the vitamins etc! Good luck love!!!

cavewmn, I've been creepin on CAL, and I've noticed that your having a hard time with the insurance! I hope things get better. How frustraing!!!