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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When I was younger I remember I had
written on my diary all the goals I had for the future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like becoming a lawyer, getting married at 23
and having my first child at 25.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had
designed the house of my dreams which was going to be in the country with a
pool and an awesome gazebo for my future family reunions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And boy oh boy how was I wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">I mean not everything is bad; I can
say we do have a beautiful country home in Puerto Rico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
But </span>I'm an administrative assistant, never got married at 23; I got married
at 27 and I remarried at the age of 32; and we currently don’t have any children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not by choice but by nature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now let’s talk about all the nonstop
questions of, “when are you going to have kids?” or the endless comments of
“you are not getting any younger”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FYI
I’m 38 and I’m proud of my age <span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Let me just say hubs and I are eager
to start a family; and I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to all of
our sarcastic answers to the ignorant comments like “oh we are living the life
without kids”, “we are traveling the world”, “and this is why we look so young”;
but deep down inside we are both in pain and in a horrible heartache because
infertility is just fucking hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
the pressures that society puts on you it’s something normal in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know… study/become a professional and
get married/have kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Well I have some news… Has it ever occurred
to anyone that not everyone can afford to study what they truly want too, or wants to get married or desires a family, or maybe
some are unable to have children <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">LIKE ME</b>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the age or time pressure seems never
ending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is time to live our lives how
we want too without the need to put a limit on our goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve learned not to waste my time giving
excuses on to why I don’t have kids or when will I have kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I promised myself that I would walk with my
head up high because I NEVER EXPIRE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
as women get to choose everything we want in our lives; don’t let society choose
for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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was browsing YouTube and I found this short film which inspired me to write
this post today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s take control of
our own destinies without letting others make us feel less because we don’t
have or we don’t want what they expect we need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What I loved the most about this video and campaign, is how we have the power to take control of our own lives.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-41683348964988174342018-08-07T21:49:00.000-04:002018-08-07T21:49:07.837-04:00Paradise: Culebra, Puerto Rico<center>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just got back from my vacation in Puerto Rico. It was two weeks of beaches, family and friends. Today I want to talk about one of my favorite places in Puerto Rico, which is Culebra. This tiny island off the east coast of Puerto Rico is truly a tropical gem. I always tell my husband this is my paradise and my happy place. Culebra is home to one of the top beaches in the world: Flamenco Beach! It's full of pure, white, silky sand and crystal clear turquoise water.</span> <span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">You can fly from San Juan to Culebra. Flights are short and relatively affordable. From San Juan, you can take a flight from Isla Grande Vieques Air Link, Cape Air, and Air Flamenco. You can also fly from Ceiba on the east coast of the island. We traveled via ferry; this is the cheapest way from the Fajardo post. There’s also a parking lot where you can leave you car overnight. </span><a href="https://i2.wp.com/www.diningtraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/two-days-in-culebra.jpg"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">To avoid surprises, coordinate your transportation before you arrive to the island.</span></b> <span style="background-color: white;"> Standard rates for golf carts for the day are $40-$50 and for jeeps $75.</span> We opt for the golf carts as we wanted something exciting for the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">DON'T: Give three fucks what you look like in a bikini. Not worth it!!! </span><span style="color: #383838; font-family: Merriweather, serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;">I just realized spring is almost over and we will be heading into summer (thank God). </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;">For me living in Fort Drum, NY Spring literally was like Winter I mean can you believe it snowed in the beginning of May??? I was still wearing my leather jacket because the weather was simply bipolar.</span></center>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms";"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, changing from season to season to me it’s like changing fashion and changing wine. Every season has its wine and for spring here are my personal favorites. Now here’s the funny thing in my house we always open two different bottles. Because I’m into semi-dry to dry and my dearest husband only drinks sweet wine – yes you read right. He’s only into sweet wine.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms";"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;">This is beyond good on its own, but if you want to drink it like a good Italian simply add Aperol and a slice of orange and you are good to go.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;">Prosecco also happens to be generally much less expensive than it’s cousin champagne; and Mionetto tastes way more expensive than its actual price.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms";"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;">Ok… so I’m not into sweet wines but this here is delicious.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: large;">Fior d’Arancio (orange blossom) grapes have thick skins and high sugar concentrations, which, when air-dried, make them particularly good for making sweet wines with a fresh, delicate, blossom-like aroma.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms";"><span style="font-size: large;">This wine is one of my favorites. I’ve had this in the winter warmed up with some spices and convert it into a good and delightful Vin Brulé in Italian or in English mulled wine. But for spring I love this wine on the days my husband decides to do BBQ and it’s a bit chilly in the house. This wine is great with read meats. It has a 70% of Cabernet Franc and 30% of Malbec; can anyone say yum here!!! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms";"><span style="font-size: large;">Another goodie. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Easy to drink and very good paired with grilled Angus beef burger.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "comic sans ms";"><span style="font-size: large;">What are your favorite wines for spring??? I’d LOVE to hear and try different wines! Cheers!</span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">Hello ya’ll, I’ve decided to do a new session on my blog just to talk a little about wellness, health and fitness. You see… about a month ago I went to my doctor because I had all sorts of symptoms and I was not feeling myself. So after some tests and because I have PCOS, Hypothyroid and suffer from vitamin D deficit he decided to put me on the Keto diet. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not only did my primary doctor suggested the Keto Diet, but the IVF Clinic we have chosen to restart our fertility journey as well highly recommends Keto because it helps to decrease inflammation, boost your metabolism, lose weight and help improve with egg quality.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">What is Keto (short for the Ketogenic Diet)?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">The ketogenic diet is essentially a very low carb, moderate protein, and high fat diet that will allow your body to fuel itself without the use or need of glucose or high levels of carbohydrates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">Before I started keto I was eating a very high carb diet: rice, pizza, pasta, pastries, you know how it all goes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">NO, NO & NOOOO!!! Keto is about changing your relationship with food. It is not a diet for a month or two is a lifetime kind of thing. At least this is how I see it. </span></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: large;">BUT… If you were to cheat, or are in plans too… keep this as a friendly reminder and don’t say I didn’t tell you because I’m talking by experience, you’ll likely feel awful/sick the next day because of how your body will react to carbs after getting used to not having them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">And just a little disclaimer I am no doctor, nutritionist or any other sort of wellness guru. I just want to share what I’m doing and my progress. Pictures will be posted soon. With all this being said I hope you all have a great weekend!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-81145363759984966022018-05-04T22:38:00.001-04:002018-05-04T22:38:40.860-04:00I’m Not Crazy I’m Mourning<center>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">We lost our beloved Knela last Friday after seven amazing years with her. Knela was given to us when she was 7 human years. Although she was already an “adult” we saw her as a baby; I mean you can’t even imagine how spoiled she was. We have her all the love, happiness and caring she needed and more. She brought us happiness while dealing with infertility. I cannot even begin to express how she won my heart. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">The loss of Knela has broken my heart into pieces, people say “time will heal”, “it’s just a dog” and so many other things that makes me wonder if I’m going crazy or if they simply don’t have a heart. To love a dog is to truly know the meaning of unconditional love. If you are lucky enough like me to share your life with a dog, especially a soul mate dog that has passed, then you know the meaning of grief. </span> </span><br />
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-42363019137851400182018-02-16T23:23:00.002-04:002018-02-16T23:23:49.835-04:00Burn With Love: Ash & Syd Soy Candles<center>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">My sister once told me that our olfactory system,
which is just a fancy word for “sense of smell,” is the part of your sensory
system most closely tied to vivid memories. And in my opinion she is completely right. Every scent I have chosen whether if it’s a
candle, a perfume or even a flower; each has a memory or emotion for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">One of the too many things I have in common with
my sister is the love for candles. My
sister Dixie had a passion for candles that she transformed her passion and
founded what today is <a href="http://ashsydsoycandles.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Ash & Syd Candles</a>; but they are not just candles they
are made with soy. And if you didn’t
know Soy candles are non-toxic, so they won't release toxins into the air as
they burn. And they last longer and have
better scent. I took some time asking
her about her journey and I’d love to share a little more her story.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d93099; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Dixie: “Quite movie
like (but without the cameras and supporting cast) it happened. I stood in the
middle of my living room, robe tied, curtains drawn and out loud I asked,
"If you like them so much, why don't you make them?" - so that's
exactly what I did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d93099; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Ash & Syd candles were created by my own wild ambition, but
they are inspired by the two most beautiful things I have ever made: my
daughters. Ashley, my calm and collected ocean, who ripples and waves, but
always leaves me feeling safe at shore. And Sydney, my delicate rose, whose
spirit and scent was truly crafted for the heavens. <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">I pour my heart and soul (and of course soy) into my candles so
that you may burn a little bit of the love that I feel each day knowing that I
am making someone's day...someone's world, just a little bit brighter.”</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">With the foundation of Ash & Syd Candles
comes a series of scents:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Brooklyn -
A rich scent of balsamic greens and grapefruits. </span></div>
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New York - Vibrating scents of sea salt and orchids. </div>
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Citronella - Keep the bugs away.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Ashley -
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Sydney -
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Love - For
our lustful secret admirers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Citrus -
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Summer
Love - A mixture of pineapple and coconuts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Relax -
Just imagine a day in a spa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Gardenia - Like the flower that symbolizes love, harmony and grace<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our strong men, or women.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Pumpkin
Spice - Seasonal candle <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0c343d; font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: large;">You can purchase these amazing candles at
<a href="http://ashsydsoycandles.bigcartel.com/">http://ashsydsoycandles.bigcartel.com</a> and you can also follow the Ash and Syd
Candles journey on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashluvsyd/" target="_blank">@ashluvsyd</a> and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashsydsoycandles/" target="_blank">@ashsydsoycandles</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I recently went wine tasting with hubs and a friend at this picturesque town in the Veneto Region of Italy called Soave; and after we attended a chocolate fest downtown Vicenza, Italy (town in which we live). Soave wine and the chocolate fest was definitely a dream. Here's a look of what I like to call Corks and Chocolate!!!</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Well hello!
Remember me? It has been a little
over a year since I’ve posted. I had
decided to take a pause on writing and focus more on the baby making. Unfortunately, that did not go according to
our plans. After 2 failed IVF, 1 failed
FET and 1 failed DE which is equivalent of 6 lost embryos, we have decided to
take a pause and let God and life work according to what is best for me. This journey has been full of heartbreaks and
too many tears. Three years that we spent
in Italy in which we did not focus in anything other than TTC. Therefore, it is time to let go, move on, and
make the best out of everything. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now I want to focus in MY life! I was so busy in trying to make this baby
making work, making everyone happy except myself. And now that I realized how lost from my own
self I was, how I became this person I could not even recognize I felt the need
to begin all over again. Now I’m going
to focus in falling in love with myself all over again. I don’t want to be this angry and bitter
person; I want to have a relationship with myself I NEED to have a relationship
with myself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I cannot predict my future; I cannot predict my trials
and successes. But I sure can finally begin to live the shit out of my
day. The beauty out of all this… I have
made amazing friends that has been there for more, wiped my tears and just listen
to all the bullshit that comes out of my mouth without judging. My mother always told me to live my life with
joy no matter what and that’s definitely what I’m going to start doing. Because I DESERVE IT I deserve to be happy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here
are some pics on what has been going on in my life for that past year.</span> </span><span style="font-family: Apple Casual;"> </span><span style="color: #424243; font-family: "Apple Casual"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Apple Casual"; font-size: large;">Belgium</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">I</span></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">t sure has been a while since I blog
and what better way to start fresh with a little post on a short 2 day
adventure trip I took with some friends to London.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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London and that would be amazeballs.
It’s buildings, landmarks and sites are just a must see if you ever
visit. I’ve created a list of the must
see London attractions while you’re there. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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its official name is the Elizabeth Tower named after Queen Elizabeth II in 2012
for her Diamond Jubilee. Big Ben is an iconic London landmark and a must on
your list to see while you’re here!</span><span style="color: #424242;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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residence of the Queen. Located centrally Buckingham Palace is at the top of
Pall Mall next door to Green Park and St James’ Park. I got to experience a luncheon where everyone
was dressed to impress!</span></span></div>
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public in the year 2000, when it was first built it was the largest Ferris
Wheel in the world and until the opening of the Shard in 2013 it was the
highest viewing point over London. You can buy tickets to go up in the London
Eye in one of the little pods!</span></span></div>
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iconic landmarks crossing the river. The bridge has stood in London since the
19th century and is infamous for it’s drawbridge effect making it able to let
tall ships through and down the Thames. </span><span style="color: #424242;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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looks like the shape of a Gherkin; it’s become iconic to the London. The
building itself is composed of offices so it’s not a monument you can go inside
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Folgaria is located in Trentino,
Italy and is one of the closest ski places from where we live. A couple of our friends, hubs and I drove to
Folgaria this weekend to experience skiing and snowboarding for the first time.
Here’s a look at how my ski weekend unfolded…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you go below its ground has extraordinary findings. Due to the unique soil composition, and
system of air holes incorporated into the Capuchin Crypt, the bodies of the
monks laid to rest there have been amazingly well-preserved. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">According to legend, this wasn’t a
design fault, but rather a mason exacting his revenge on a city council, which
failed to pay him for his work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">Trdelník; a sweet, fire cooked, cylindrical cake! YUMMERS</span></center>
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markets in Italy but at least here in Czech; Brno was by far one of my
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the bed. But then we decided to go to
our friends and have a good time. Which
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">This New Year we decided not to do
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<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">“Therefore I tell you, whatever you
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">So, here is our list for 2016:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">~ For our miracle baby! We’ve been praying for this for the past two
years, but God’s answer to us is just to wait.
We know that Jesus has our baby safely in his keeping, and that soon we
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">~ For hubs promotion in the
military! He’s soon to go to the
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">~ For our marriage and our
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">~ For our families! We desire a sincere union in our
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">~ For my TTC Sisters! Struggling with infertility is not a joke its
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">~
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Let me begin by simply letting out
the fact THAT I HATE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS.
Because I have PCOS my infertility clinic put me on birth control pills
for about 3 months. May I say it has
been 3 months of torture. Now don’t get
me wrong I have taken BCP in the past and I do not know if it is because its an
Italian brand (which I believe BCP are all the same) but never have I felt this
way with them. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Anxiety attacks = Now I don’t know if it is because my IVF is
right around the corner but my hearts starts pounding faster and my chest
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Anger = Yes, I am fighting and get annoyed over any little thing
even if my poor fur baby stares at me while I’m cooking and then I get the
guilt trip and begin to cry cause I yell at her to leave the kitchen.</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">I’m literally having WTF moments here.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Loss of Libido (Sex Drive) = I have nothing to say except that
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Remorse = For being such a nagging wife and having an amazing
husband that literally ignores me and has the best patience in the whole
world.</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">God loves me!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;">Luckily I have 8 remaining pills and
it is overrrrr!!! I’m literally dancing over here!</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #424242; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">I know things are not going to get easier I
already experienced my sporadic mood swings when we did our IUI’s but I am so
ready for this new journey and I have so much faith I just can’t wait for
December to be here. I can’t wait for the blessing God has for us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">“Those who sow in tears will reap
songs of joy. He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.”
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<span style="font-family: Lustria-Regular; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Lustria-Regular;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">I have never experienced so many mixed
emotions at the same time. I have literally 31 days until we fly to Czech
Republic for our first and hopefully only IVF treatment. This is the
first time I have so much faith in not just this clinic or the doctors but in
my Lord. I’ve always said that without
God nothing is impossible but my faith was not even close when it comes in
trusting the Almighty. Lately when I’m
at home I put YouTube on my computer and start listening to Christian songs or
I simply watch Christian movies. This
has brought me so much peace and so much tears hahaha. Yes, I’ve been nothing but tears lately. I honestly cannot describe what I’m feeling
but I will continue to post as the time continues to approach on this
journey. </span></span><br />
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highly appreciated while we wait for God's masterpiece.</span></span></div>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-76253575196326098832015-11-01T10:11:00.000-04:002015-11-01T10:11:34.166-04:00Hello November<center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">Wow!!! This year has been flying literally. Well let's say hello to November, the month I consider the Holiday Season. Here are my goals for November in hopes to complete them all.</span></center>
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<b><u><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">November Goals</span></u></b></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">1. Clean out the whole house.</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">2. Finish Christmas shopping.</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">3. Ship out presents for hubs family and mine.</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">4. Lose at least 10 lbs. before December</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">5. Print out our Christmas postcards and ship them out. (My current weight is 153.2 lbs and my goal is at least to weigh 140 praying for 130 hahaha but I was too lazy and now I just have November to complete me goal.)</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">6. Put up our Christmas Tree (When I use to live with my parents we would always put up our Christmas tree on Thanksgiving Day and I want to bring in this little tradition to our home since its the first time we will not be traveling for the seasons.)</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">Lets hope I can complete my November goals!!!</span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." ~Proverbs 16:3 </span></center>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-38864232133823770802015-09-24T14:46:00.000-04:002015-09-24T14:46:19.990-04:00Mediterranean Diet, Fertility Foods and TTC Giveaway<center>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #424242;">Last year I began my “medicated” ttc
journey in the States. We began with
IUI’s that as you may know led to BFN.
And although I was in pain I was also content because I had answers to
why it wasn’t happening naturally. One
of the biggest mistake was not reading and getting information on what to do in
order to have a successful IUI or IVF.
And it wasn’t until a couple of months ago that I bought the book </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/it-starts-with-the-egg-e-book-rebecca-fett/1118974235" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0c343d;">“ItStarts With The Egg”</span></a><span style="color: #424242;"> by Rebecca Fett that I realized all the things I had to
change in order to have a successful IVF.
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couple of months. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #424242;">First thing I did was buy all the
necessary vitamins I needed to begin my supplement regimen these including
Prenatal, Folic Acid, CoQ10, Metformin and Vitamin D. I also began exercising,
which consists of cardio for now. I was
also looking into Yoga but haven’t started anything yet. And besides changing all of my plastic bowls
to glass containers I also changed my eating habits. I began the </span><a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Mediterranean Diet</span></a><span style="color: #424242;">. My diet consists of lots of these foods:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">And I also got this Top 10 Fertile
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #424242;">Not lets get to the real deal… My
first giveaway. Since I have read and
noted all the important do’s and don’ts from the book </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/it-starts-with-the-egg-e-book-rebecca-fett/1118974235" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0c343d;">It Starts With The Egg</span></a><span style="color: #424242;"> by
Rebecca Fett I have decided to gift the book with other TTC surprises. The giveway consists of following my Blog or commenting
on any post. The giveaway starts today
Thursday, September 24, 2015 and will end on Wednesday, September 30,
2015. I will be announcing the winner on
October 1</span><sup style="color: #424242;">st</sup><span style="color: #424242;"> since the time difference from the States and Europe is
different. So good luck and I hope ya’ll
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-86384968506104106122015-09-09T12:13:00.000-04:002015-09-09T12:13:06.510-04:00Casa di Giulietta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As you all know from my last post our anniversary was last Monday. So hubs and I decided to take a small trip to Verona which is like maybe an hour away from where we live. Verona, Italy is famous for its history on the Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. </span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So we focused our trip on Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta). Here are a couple of pictures that you might have seen in the movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892318/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Letter's to Juliet</span></a> but physically experienced. By the way if you are a hopeless romantic you must watch this movie. But without further ado please catch a glimpse of Verona through my eyes...</span></center>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-47919384017012104422015-09-07T15:12:00.001-04:002015-09-07T15:12:50.181-04:00Our Third Anniversary<center>
Today marks three years since I married the love of my life. I still remember how crazy it was. From traveling "for vacation" to "bring all your ID cards". It was on a sunny Friday that we went to get "information" at the court house and ended up getting married. I still remember how everyone would lecture me on how crazy we did things and how we didn't think things through. </center>
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But if I had to do it all over again I would do it exactly the same with no sort of difference. I married my best friend, my soul mate the man I prayed God for. And we've been through some really interesting ups and downs but we've fought them together. </center>
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There is nothing in this world that I would change from my marriage but there is one thing I pray for everyday and every night. OUR MIRACLE BABY!!!</center>
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So baby Happy 3rd Anniversary and praying for a lifetime of anniversaries with you. </center>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-32278672649733897652015-08-22T17:12:00.000-04:002015-08-22T17:12:32.814-04:00My Broken Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">When
our life faces certain situations, when people you love are going through
horrible health difficulties, we may put up a brave face before them. We may act
as if we have the biggest faith and hope and we manage to keep our composure.
But then there is a moment when your heart can't deal no more and you burst into
tears. Where you feel you have lost
everything and you realize that YES your heart is completely broken. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">On
mid July I found out that my aunt was diagnosed with cancer or metastasis. For years I have considered her like a second
mom. There were things I did not dare
tell my mom and there she was to listen to my nonsense. And now finding out that she has maybe a
couple of months with us literally is killing me. Not only the pain of losing her but seeing
how my mother, my life, my all, is deteriorating little by little is killing me
even more. My aunt and mother are more
than sisters; they are best friends.
They’ve done literally everything together and I know my mom is hurting
and is trying to act strong when she talks to me. Living abroad has made it a little harder for
me to deal with this situation because it’s not like flights are affordable especially
in this season. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="color: #0c343d;">(my aunt on the left with my mom)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">And
then there is my husband. Since living
in North Carolina we new he was having some sort of situation with his
kidney. But doctors never said if it was
serious and just told him to drink more water.
Three weeks ago they ran a couple of tests and sonograms on J and the
doctor was too concerned he decided to do a Kidney Biopsy on him. So this past week we were in the hospital for
a couple of days. Thank God the biopsy
went well and now we are awaiting the results.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="color: #0c343d;">(my forever love)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">So
my lovely readers please keep my family and I in your prayers. </span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-10784122423549896102015-08-13T14:39:00.000-04:002015-08-13T14:39:48.916-04:00Our First IVF Consultation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For approximately two months now we’ve been having
our IVF consultations via email.
Why? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">1. The
clinic is in Chez Republic and it’s approximately 8 hours driving distance from
where we live.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">2. I have my
100% trust and faith in this clinic.</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">(All the ladies I’ve met with different diagnosis has gotten pregnant
from their first IVF.</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">Now I know that
every person is different my I never lose my faith).</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So for starters our very own first IVF will be in
December. Thank God Tricare covers all
my blood test and I spoke to my primary care doctor in our military
clinic. She made the referral for my
blood tests (Hormone Level, STD’s, Hepatitis and HIV). Because military clinics works in different
ways hubs has to talk to his primary care doctor for his blood works plus a
Semen Analysis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Because of my Hypothyroid Issues and my Polycystic
Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) unfortunately till this day I’m on CD42 and began
medroxyprogesterone (Provera) on Tuesday.
Once I begin my cycle I’ll be doing my blood tests on CD2 and begin the
birth control pills once my clinic notifies me.
Therefore I’ll be on BC pills beginning August until we start injections
and all. And I will continue taking my
Metformin and Prenatal Vitamins. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It feels so surreal to know that soon we will begin
IVF. And I know that soon God will let the hubs and I have a baby of our own. Who
knows maybe this time next year there could be three or even four of us! </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: 18pt;">Where I come from there is a say that
goes: </span><i style="color: #0c343d; font-size: 18pt;">"En la vida...siempre hacia
delante, para atrás... ni para tomar impulso porque hacia atrás las cosas van
solas, no hace falta que las ayudes."</i><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: 18pt;"> Which means:</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><b style="color: #0c343d; font-size: 18pt;">“In life... keep moving forward, never look
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Since November 11, 2012 I began to
write my thoughts, and share my life in this blog. My intention with this blog was to write about
how I left Puerto Rico to begin a journey with my husband and our traveling
adventures. But then later on I also
began to blog about my health, PCOS/Infertility issues, treatment and journey
towards baby Millan. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">I have been going through a lot this
past month between one of my beloved aunts fighting for her life against cancer
and being so far away, my thyroid and PCOS issues (gaining weight), and last my
infertility issues. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">I had lost interest on my blog, I was
writing maybe once a month, yes I would go in and read my favorite blogs but I
wasn’t interested in posting anything.
So I was thinking about closing my blog.
But after several weeks debating, I decided to continue and write with
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">So for all those who follow and read
my small blog I’ll continue to share our life experience with PCOS, Army Life,
Traveling, Family, Spiritual and our Fertility Journey. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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who read my blog, and who have prayed and continue to pray for both the Mr. and
I and I hope that God uses this tool to encourage others going through related
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hubs and I took a week off from our jobs and decided to venture around different places. One place we actually fell in love with was Sirmione. We had the opportunity to visit the Scaliger Castle. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">The Scaliger Castle is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval fortification, including a very rare fortified port. But it's not just the castle; it's the beauty surrounding it. Here's a couple of pictures so ya'll can see what I'm talking about...</span></span></center>
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A Life Without Mofongohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13595508575943659302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187101690303752616.post-87281112542916033572015-07-30T15:14:00.000-04:002015-07-30T15:14:26.094-04:00A Letter To My Husband On His 33 Birthday<center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I might not say it as often or even show you but I really do love you with all my heart and soul. When I prayed to God for what I considered a perfect husband in my life their He was making me fall in love with you. </span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I just want you to know that I am extremely proud to call you my husband and I wouldn't change anything in my life. God has a purpose in our marriage and I know soon you will be granted the desire to be a Father. And when that moment comes you'll be the best Dad our miracle baby or babies will have. </span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although your birthday was yesterday I wanted to capture some moments of your special day before I even wrote this post. So my darling I wish you once again the best birthday, tons of blessings, and may our Lord grant you each and every desire your heart has. I love you for ever. </span></center>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On my post
in <a href="http://alifewithoutmofongo.blogspot.it/2015/05/our-journey-begins.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0c343d;">May</span></a> I had spoken a little about beginning our IVF Journey and how we finally found
the clinic we know will help us. During these past two months I have spoken to
several friends that shared their infertility stories and the do’s and don’t
that they thought helped them out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First thing
they told me was to start acupuncture.
I’m going to be honest at the beginning I was like ok everybody is doing
it during their IVF and I still have a couple of months before I begin. But then these same ladies told me how they
did it months before and ended up being pregnant naturally. And since I know my medical history (PCOS) I
decided to give it a try. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How did it
go? Incredibly awesome!!! At first I was so nervous and as I kept
explaining the purpose of my visit I kept having high hopes. And even if it doesn’t work I will continue
until my IVF. Why? I noticed that acupuncture keeps me relaxed
and stress free. The doctor was explaining each point where he placed a needle
(it did not hurt at all) then he left me laying there for 30 minutes. I think that when I was actually falling
asleep that’s when the doctor came in to take the needles off. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had my second
session on Tuesday and this time I feel asleep. I don’t know if it was how exhausted I was feeling during the day but once
my session was completed I felt so much better than the first time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My doctor told
me that he wanted to try acupuncture with me for the whole month of July so I
have scheduled appointments once a week for this month. Here’s hoping for new opportunities and
praying for a baby miracle. </span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Arial;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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