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October 14th, 2009, 10:14 AM
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I am feeling a bit sentimental today.
For 3 years before I got pregnant with Jack, fall was the most bittersweet time of year for me. I have always loved the fall with its crisp breezes and sunny AZ skies, but it was also the season when I felt the absence of a child most keenly.
Then a little over a year ago I got my BFP. That was a great time for sure, but it was also very stressful with a lot of first trimester worrying and lot of morning sickness.
But now I have Jack, and I never thought it was possible to feel so much love and happiness. I had hoped that the empty feeling I had for so long would disappear once I had children, the feeling that gnawed at my gut and tinged the world with gray. It has more then disappeared. I feel filled with love in a way that is indescribable. When I look at Jack, I see all the beauty and goodness in this world in his sweet face (even when he is screaming at me). Now fall is just perfect. Sure my house may be messy, I am stressed about bills, my husband has an unnerving knack lately for annoying me, and Jack can be a booger sometimes, but it is all perfect. I have never been so happy or felt so blessed.
You girls have been with me for a long time, and I cannot thank you enough for that. You have given me support when I most needed it, and have helped me through some dark times I couldn't share with others just by being here and offering kind words. I am truly sorry for the times when I haven't shown some here the same. That wasn't right. I really, really REALLY hope everyone TTC will get pregnant soon, because it is worth all the effort and the pain ttc can be. It was worth the hours I spent at the gym each day, even in the beginning when all I could do was 10 minutes of treadmill and 20 minutes of whining. It was worth the tests and procedures, the bitter disappointment of chemical pregnancies, and the days of crying thinking I was a failure and would never get pregnant. It was worth it all a thousand times over. One day you will hold your child in your arms. I am not sure if I would have stuck it out if it wasn't for the encouragement of a lot of women on JM, so thank you.
I am thinking about taking my boy out and snapping a bunch of fall pictures around my city today. Let me know if you want me to share them here! 
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October 14th, 2009, 10:18 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 14,576
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 Motherhood is the best thing ever.
Please share the pictures you take with us. I love seeing Jack's sweet little face.
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October 14th, 2009, 10:26 AM
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Lilyan's Mommy
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 12,736
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YES, share the pics!!! 
I havent been around here long enough to have shared support for you, but I want you to know your words touched me. I am so glad your heart is filled and that emptiness has left! Kids are such blessings, in ways we never could have imagined!
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October 14th, 2009, 10:28 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 7,874
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Awww I wasnt here for your journey but I'm getting teary eyed (with happiness) that Fall is no longer associated with sadness and sorrow.
I cannot wait until I officially become a mommy. With all of the chaos that is going on in my life right now, knowing that I'm going to become a mommy just makes everything that much more worth it and manageable.
Please share pictures. I think that moments such as these should definitely be shared
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October 14th, 2009, 10:51 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 3,685
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currently I'm still in the painfully slow ttc/hard work period... Hearing all these stories of hard work and payoff makes me more hopeful.
I remember your journey... and I remember when you got your BFP. I was so excited for you! I'm glad you finally got your perfect ending. Maybe one day I'll get to join you in that happy place... I'm sure I have a long road ahead of me...
Oh and of course we want to see pictures of your cute little Jack! 
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October 14th, 2009, 11:11 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: NJ
Posts: 10,434
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That was so touching! I'm so happy for you that the void has been filled at last! And of course we want to see Jack pictures, that's a silly question!
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October 14th, 2009, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 5,832
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awww I love you Michelle!! You are making me cry, lol!!! AND YOU BETTA SHARE JACK PICKS DEMMIT! OR I WILL FLOG YOU WITH BACON!
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2006-2012 6 years of NTNP, TTC, TTCMA, Losses, Surgeries, and Diagnoses.
RPL and Genetic Tests came back 100% normal
No known reason for our losses.
50+ cycles of heartbreak, loss, and the hated waiting.
RE Reconsult 4/26-Done
Cycle 52- letrozole, trigger, & DS IUI- ???
Follie Scan 5/21: 1x16mm, 1x7mm, 5x6mm or less
Follie Scan 5/23: 1x21 mm, 1x14mm, 5x7mm or less
Trigger 5/23 10,000 IU
IUI 5/24- count was excellent, perfect timing.
Beta 6/11-?
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October 14th, 2009, 11:39 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 6,553
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We haven't gotten the bacon out in a while, but we will if we must to get you to share cute fall Jack pics!
That was really touching, Michelle. You went through such a long, hard journey, and I'm so happy for you now that you have Jack here. You know we were all rooting for you so much along the way. I'm so glad he brought you all the joy you could possibly hope for!
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October 14th, 2009, 11:47 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 8,102
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what a sweet post!! you're such a cutie
post pics of your boo!! cant wait to see them
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October 14th, 2009, 11:52 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 8,090
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Thanks for sharing that... I know I have only been at this TTC game for 5 months now but hearing your words give me hope!! Please share pictures
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October 14th, 2009, 12:03 PM
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Ian, Morgan and Isabella!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Posts: 6,244
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YES I WANT TO SEE PICTURES ARE YOU NUTS??! And again, whats with the whole bacon thing....I dont get it...LOL
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~Morgan Alexis, 5~
~Isabella Joy, 1~
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October 14th, 2009, 12:09 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 14,102
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Awww!!! I teared up when I read that! Gosh my baby fever is so bad today and this makes it so much worse, I want that feeling!!!! I wish you would stick around again Michelle, ive always loved having you around!!!
I am that way about fall too by the way, I love it SO much. And this year, having a husband, makes it that much better 
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October 14th, 2009, 12:41 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 3,018
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Love you Michelle! Can't wait to see those pics
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October 14th, 2009, 01:29 PM
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kirsty wubs jack as much as you do
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October 14th, 2009, 02:54 PM
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Mamma to Mia
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Grimsby, England
Posts: 19,304
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What a lovely post
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October 14th, 2009, 02:56 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Posts: 23,058
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Aww Michelle! I know how much you went through and I'm so beyond happy for you. Little Jack is lucky to have you as his mommy. Being a mommy is the greatest
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October 14th, 2009, 03:00 PM
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A Prince And 2 Princess's
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dorset, UK
Posts: 29,906
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Thats beautiful !!!!
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October 14th, 2009, 03:31 PM
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currently I'm still in the painfully slow ttc/hard work period... Hearing all these stories of hard work and payoff makes me more hopeful.
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Ditto... and Also Ditto the Bacon flogging!
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October 14th, 2009, 03:33 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Montreal
Posts: 6,333
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Thanks Michelle
And yes, we want to see pics of course!
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October 14th, 2009, 04:08 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Barbados
Posts: 18,988
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You gave me goosebumps!
You know you will have to share pics of Jack!!
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