[Angelwithhope]

LOL Interesting to know...no matter, which ever.

[JustPeachy]

I want to see the pumkin creation also!! We have a super long driveway. For the past two years, I have lined the driveway with lanterns but no trick-or-treators. DH is trying to convince me to give it up this year.

[goob07]

Jen - I'd love a piece but honestly truly don't have anything to offer as a fair exchange. I'm pathetic when it comes to that stuff and won't even sign up for secret santa stuff at work!

Rachael - Mirka's RE and my RE use the same clinic/embryologists. They won't freeze anything if it doesn't make it to day 6 and show "excellent" quality. They're very steadfast with their grading system and rules. The do have great success rates but they're not flexible at all.

[goob07]

For some reason, Halloween is my favorite time of year. Our neighborhood is full of kids and we get a slew of trick-or-treaters! Our house has a front porch and I have a bench and chairs out there. I always decorate the porch and just did that yesterday. I make a crock pot of beef stew every Halloween and DH and I sit on our front porch and have wine and stew while we hand out candy. I absolutely love it.

I tried to take pics of the decorations yesterday but my camera has died on me. Looks like there will be a new digital camera on my wish list this year!

[JustPeachy]

OK Ronni - what's behind door #2 for RE's in your area?? We need someone with some science, creativity, and some sensitivity for you!! And I know they exist... my RE was all of the above and more... This type of science just doesn't lend itself to tight standards.

[jencat215]

Here are the ones with the most blue in them. It is hard to take a photo of these because of the way light reflects off them.

I think you look really cute Rachael!

Ronni, it can be anything. A home made CD full of awesome songs you like, a good family recipe, whatever. Doesn't matter what it is or how big or small.

[JustPeachy]

I like the one in the upper left corner!! Thanks Jen! Oh, and thanks for the compliments. I think I look pretty cute most of the time too. Hope I still want to wear all these clothes post-Aiden cause I've got a whole selection now. Or, even better, we can do a clothes swap on here for all of you girls that are all going to have BFPs very soon!

[goob07]

I've got a full list of Dallas area REs ready to work on when my energy level is up. I'm not ready to give up yet but some days...

You know when you've cried during the day or even the night before and you end up with that nagging "I've been crying" headache that just won't go away and your eyes hurt and your neck is tense and you just want to sleep until the weepiness passes? That's me today. (And yesterday and probably tomorrow.)

I'll get through it though. And I'll come out ahead. One way or another.

Anyway...Jen - You've found something I can provide. A recipe or two! I made the absolute BEST homemade chicken soup a few weeks ago and my beef stew recipe is a great crock pot "no-brainer". My DH likes the very basic, meat and taters type food so I'll send a couple of stick to your ribs winter soup recipes your way...I'll PM you my address and would love anything with blues and blacks. I'll take a small piece - I have a small neck.

[Angelwithhope]

Rachel- as my cousin says "you're one hot tamale!" I think you are super cute too! I love seeing pics of you and Aiden.

[jencat215]

Right-well, Rachael that charm is yours. I will make the necklace tonight and hopefully get it in the mail tomorrow.

Ronni-looks like we got ourselves a convoy. Oh, wait...that is a funny CW McCall song. I meant deal! I love recipes. I love chicken soup and I love beef stew. And my crock pots are dying to be used!!!

[goob07]

I gotta hit the sack. My head is pounding and poor DH is still yelling at the TV...he gets so cranky when the Cowboys are losing.

Have a good night ladies and I'll see you tomorrow!

[jencat215]

Hope you feel better and I am sorry your DH's Cowboys are losing.

[JustPeachy]

Awww... thanks Shawna!! I can't wait to see all of your belly pics one day soon around here!

Ok, Ronni, it does sound like you have it under control. Don't give up over there!! You just need a fresh perspective. And, yes, I've had that crying feeling. I spent all of Saturday night crying. Literally for hours. Then, I couldn't sleep all of Saturday night b/c I couldn't breathe since my nose was so stuffy from the hours of crying. I tried a hot shower, nasal spray, and even sudafed but still couldn't breathe. I was extremely close to the wine rack but DH got home in time to stop me...

[JustPeachy]

Very cool Jen! I promise to model and make DH take a picture to post of your amazing creative skills!

[jencat215]

Bad Rach. If you need some wine, let us know and we'll have a glass for you Okay, not Martie, Tia or Brenna, but the rest of us. Well, maybe not Shawna now...