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No worries, no offense taken. I agree, the thread was getting pretty long. And it has taken a different turn from its original purpose.

Yes, I know we are on the right track. It just sucks to have to wait so long now. Hopefully I can get focused on other stuff so the time flies by. The hardest part is my job. I really struggle with it every day, so each day feels like an eternity. I'm trying to force myself to do something I don't want to do, and there is so much other stuff going on in my head. If I had a job that I enjoyed things would be a lot easier. I know I won't find another job that pays what I make right now (I'm an electrical engineer), but I don't really care. DH is also an EE and makes good money and has good benefits. We have plenty in the bank right now to cover several rounds of IVF if need be. So, the money isn't much of an issue. I just need to find something I enjoy, something I feel confident doing, and something that gives me a purpose...like helping others. But I also need flexibility. And my health does affect it too. Even though I had surgery and am doing a LOT better than I was, I still am not as good as a normal person. I still have limitations. And, one of the biggest things, I need to have a job where I have the freedom to use the bathroom any time I need to...I go a LOT during the day since I have to drink so much to keep my system working and keep the miralax working. Also, b/c of the surgery I have bms throughout the day. So it can hit any time. I can't have a job that you need to "go on break" to use the bathroom. I literally go every 1/2 hour most days while I'm at work. Another reason that working from home would be ideal. I have a lot of thinking and searching to do.

I see my whole family tomorrow. I might tell some of them. We'll see how the day goes. I don't want to put a damper on my nephew's 3rd birthday party :P

DH and I need to do some serious thinking, talking, and praying about what to do with the embryos. Part of me would like to do adoption...knowing how badly a woman can want a child and have trouble getting one. But at the same time it seems weird to have someone else giving birth to "my" children. I don't know. Then again we may not even need to make that decision. Maybe we will use them all. Who knows. Like I said, we will give it a LOT of thought and consider every aspect of it.

Thanks again for your words of wisdom, Michele. I appreciate them so much.

I was just curious what kind of injections you've used? I will be using Repronex and Follistim. Do you know anything about them? You did not do IVF, right? We have our consult on May 10 to go over all the details. I'm nervous about the procedure itself. I hope it's not too painful.

Thanks again for your advice and encouragement. I hope you're feeling ok. Hopefully the PT and acupuncture will help.

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~Mary
Had surgery for rectal prolapse in Sept. '06 and feeling good now! Loving life with our IVF miracle #1.

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