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Kim Jong Il Sends Congratulatory Message to Raul Castro Ruz
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il Tuesday sent together with Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, a congratulatory message to Raul Castro Ruz, second secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers of Cuba on the latter's 77th birthday.
The message says:
We extend warm congratulations and comradely salute to you on your 77th birthday.
Availing ourselves of this opportunity, we express the belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between the peoples of the two countries based on the revolutionary principle will continue to grow stronger and sincerely wish you good health and happiness as well as greater success in your responsible work for protecting the socialist gains and promoting the well-being of the people.
Congratulatory Message to Guinean PM
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Il, premier of the Cabinet of the DPRK, sent a congratulatory message to Ahmed Tidiane Souare upon his appointment as Prime Minister of Guinea.
Kim in the message wholeheartedly wished the prime minister success in his responsible work for the peace and stability and socio-economic development of the country, expressing the belief that the good relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries would continue to develop on good terms, in the future, too.
Kim Yong Nam Receives Credentials from Omani Ambassador to DPRK
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, received credentials from Omani Ambassador to the DPRK Abdullah Bin Salleh Bin Hilal Al-Saadi at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Tuesday.
On hand were Kim Hyong Jun, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, and a staff member of the Omani embassy here.
After receiving the credentials Kim Yong Nam had a talk with the ambassador.
Delegation of the General Customs Bureau of the DPRK Leaves for China
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the General Customs Bureau of the DPRK headed by its Director Ji Yong Sik left here today for China by air.
On the same day a delegation of the "Russian Railways" Company led by Anatoli Volodin arrived in Rason by train.
Mass Rhythmic Gymnastics Beneficial to Health
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- The mass rhythmic gymnastics is popular in the DPRK.
It is a gymnastic exercise without apparatus which is performed to the accompaniment of music.
The gymnastics, each movement rhythmized, is clear and concordant in the contrast of the movement composition and in its repetition.
The gymnastics for a few minutes improves the functions of the whole body and has a good effect on health.
It consists of everyday physical movements of people, so that one can easily learn it.
It can be done individually or collectively in all places including working site and house.
Besides, there are the children's rhythmic gymnastics and the aged folk's rhythmic gymnastics.
Monument to Victory in Battle in Northern Area of Korea
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- The monument to the victory in the battle in the northern area of Korea in Rimmyong-ri, Kim Chaek City, North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK was set up in commemoration of the great victory won by the Jong Mun Bu volunteer army in the battle against the Japanese invaders in the area of Hamgyong Province in the Imjin Patriotic War (1592-1598).
The monument was erected in 1708. Its body is 187cm high, 66cm wide and 13cm thick. More than 1400 characters are engraved on it.
The words "Monument to Victory in Battle in Northern Area" is engraved across the top of the facade of the monument in seal style of Chinese character.
The epigraph consists of the preface and inscription.
The preface elaborates on the position of the volunteers' fight commanded by Jong Mun Bu in Hamgyong Province and the background of the invasion of the Japanese enemy and insidious maneuvers of traitors, the course of the formation of the volunteer army and its main battles. It also tells about the erection of the monument.
The preface says the fight of the volunteer army was no less important than the naval battle off Hansan Island commanded by Ri Sun Sin, the battle in the Haengju Mountain Wall commanded by Kwon Ryul and the battle in Yonan Wall commanded by Ri Jong Am.
After exposing the aggressive purpose of the Japanese invaders, it says that the volunteer army grew more than 7,000 strong and they drove all the invaders out of the whole area of Hamgyong Province.
The Japanese imperialists carried away the monument to Japan in 1905.
It was returned to the DPRK on March 1, Juche 95 (2006) and placed in its original spot on the 23rd.
U.S. Accused of Encouraging Japan in Its Moves for Militarist Reinvasion
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- Thomas Schieffer, U.S. ambassador to Japan, in a recent lecture given in Tokyo underscored the need for Japan to step up arms buildup. This is little short of encouraging the militarist monster advocating revanchism in its moves for reinvasion.
Commenting on this, Rodong Sinmun today observes:
It is ill-boding for the U.S. to egg Japan on to step up the arms buildup, complaining about the "dullness" manifested in its military spending.
Japan is by no means a country with small military expenditure quite contrary to the claim of the U.S. ruling quarters. Japan has, in fact, become a country causing trouble to the international community by squandering a stupendous amount of funds for a military purpose.
The U.S. seeks to use Japan as a shock brigade for implementing its strategy for world supremacy, paying attention to Northeast Asia where big powers are located.
Having laid a solid springboard for overseas aggression by actively joining the U.S. in its "war on terrorism" in recent years, the Japanese reactionaries are now waiting for the advent of the day they will launch the operations to realize their old dream of the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere." The U.S. is instigating them to put spurs to arms buildup as they are seeking a pretext for emerging a military power. It is as clear as noonday that they will more frantically rush headlong into the moves to become a military power, as advised by their senior ally.
The U.S. should bear in mind that it will be seriously hurt any time by the cobra of militarism bred by it.
It would be well advised to properly judge the situation and stop recklessly encouraging Japan in its moves to emerge a military power and launch overseas aggression.
Minju Joson on Miserable Position of Japan
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- Japan raised to the United States the issue of moving the site for the construction of an airfield for the U.S. troops in Japan only to be turned down by its American master. Japan finds itself in such a miserable position as to meekly accept his assertion without lodging any protest against his arrogant behavior.
Minju Joson today observes this in a signed commentary.
It goes on:
The U.S. is adamantly opposed to the proposal, prompted by the worry that its acceptance of the modified plan for the airfield construction including the V-shape airstrip project would lead to the reexamination of the overall realignment of the U.S. forces including the transfer of the U.S. Marines in Okinawa to Guam.
The Japanese government is now busy seeking ways to settle the problem, while unwillingly advancing a modified proposal which asks the Okinawa Prefectural government to allow moving a little the above-said site towards the area facing the sea.
Japanese politicians are rushing east and west after being thrown into hot water by their American master's refusal, while reading his face and meeting people's protest. This reminds one of a poor guy getting a slap in the face for what he has offered to the other.
This is the treatment a servant deserves to receive from his master. Japan's servile attitude is not limited to this.
Shortly ago, the Japan Defense Ministry decided to pay in token of sympathy millions of yen on behalf of the U.S. soldier who had been ordered to pay reparation in a court decision made over the civil suit filed over his sexual abuse of an Australian woman in the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
All facts go to prove that the relations between Japan and the U.S. are nothing but shackling ones, i.e. the master-servant ties though the former likes to talk about "equal alliance" and "equal status" with the latter whenever an opportunity presents itself.
The Japanese authorities had better behave themselves, properly understanding how the world approaches Japan.
Lee Myung Bak's Unpopular Politics Assailed in S. Korea
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- The Federation of south Korean Trade Unions in a statement on May 29 denounced traitor Lee Myung Bak's unpopular politics.
The statement said that sufferings of workers, peasants and other working masses are growing bitterer and their discontent increasing further day by day after the emergence of the Lee Myung Bak "government."
The traitor's anti-reunification "policy towards the north" is driving the inter-Korean relations to the crisis of breakdown, it pointed out, and said:
The "government's" negotiations on U.S. beef imports were a climax of its sycophancy and submission. Worse still, it is cracking down upon the participants in candlelight rallies, reminding one of the past era of dictatorship.
The enforcement of "official instructions" by the traitorous Lee Myung Bak group is now inviting a stronger resistance from people of different circles, the statement said, urging the "government" to immediately withdraw the legal actions against the citizens and students who have participated in candlelight rallies to oppose the import of American beef.
The south Korean Council of Youth Organizations released a statement on May 30, demanding that the Lee Myung Bak "government" repeal the "official instructions" and have all-round renegotiations.
Briefing on Kim Jong Il's Work Held in India
Pyongyang, June 3 (KCNA) -- The Indian Youth Group for the Study of Works of Comrade Kim Il Sung held a briefing on General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "Giving Priority to Ideological Work Is Essential for Accomplishing Socialism" on May 27 on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of his start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Displayed in the venue of the briefing were works of Kim Jong Il and books and magazines introducing the Korean people's struggle to build a great prosperous powerful nation.
Shrendra Singh, secretary general of the group, explained the contents of the work in detail, noting that each of the shining annals of the Korean revolution is associated with the leadership exploits of the WPK which has victoriously advanced the cause of socialism by ideologically awakening the popular masses and enlisting their revolutionary enthusiasm and creative ingenuity.
Kim Jong Il in his work expounded all theoretical and practical matters arising in the ideological work including the necessity to energetically conduct the above-said work in accomplishing the cause of socialism, the essence and main task of the work and its contents, principles and ways for doing the work, he said.
Kim Jong Il's work serves as a great programme for the ideological work to be conducted by the progressive parties and people in their struggle for socialism and an inspiring banner indicating the basic ways to hasten the final victory of the cause of socialism, he stressed.
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Kim Jong Il junto con Kim Yong Nam felicita a Raul Castro Ruz
Pyongyang, 3 de junio (ATCC) -- El Dirigente Kim Jong Il, Secretario General del Partido del Trabajo de Corea y Presidente del Comite de Defensa Nacional de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea, junto con el presidente del Presidium de la Asamblea Popular Suprema, Kim Yong Nam, envio el dia 3 un mensaje de felicitacion a Raul Castro Ruz, Segundo Secretario del Comite Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de los Consejos de Estado y de Ministros de la Republica de Cuba, con motivo del 77o aniversario de su natalicio.
El mensaje senala como sigue:
Con motivo de conmemorarse el 77o aniversario de su natalicio, hacemos llegarle a usted nuestras mas calidas felicitaciones y saludo camaraderil.
Aprovechando esta oportunidad, expresamos nuestra conviccion de que seguiran fortaleciendose y desarrollandose las relaciones de amistad y cooperacion entre los pueblos de nuestros dos paises basadas en los principios revolucionarios y deseamos de todo corazon a Vd. buena salud, felicidad y mayores exitos en su responsable trabajo por salvaguardar las conquistas del socialismo y fomentar el bienestar del pueblo.
Acreditase ante Kim Yong Nam embajador omani
Pyongyang, 3 de junio (ATCC) -- Abdullah Bin Salleh Bin Hilal Al-Saadi presento el dia 3 en el capitalino Palacio de los Congresos Mansudae ante el presidente del Presidium de la Asamblea Popular Suprema de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea, Kim Yong Nam, sus cartas credenciales que le acreditan como embajador extraordinario y plenipotenciario de Oman en Corea.
En la ocasion estuvieron presentes el vicecanciller coreano Kim Hyong Jun y miembros de la embajada de Oman.
Tras recibirlas, Kim departio con el diplomatico.
Rodong Sinmun condena a EE.UU. que azuza nueva agresion de Japon
Pyongyang, 3 de junio (ATCC) -- En una reciente conferencia sostenida en Tokio, Thomas Schieffer, embajador norteamericano en Japon, al subrayar la necesidad del aumento armamentista de este pais isleno, azuzo la maquinacion de nueva agresion de los militaristas japoneses que claman por el revanchismo.
Asi senala el periodico Rodong Sinmun en un comentario individual del dia 3 y continua:
Es muy insolito que el azuzo a Japon al aumento armamentista hablando de la "insuficiencia" de los gastos militares de este pais.
A decir verdad, Japon destina enormes gastos militares provocando gran preocupacion de la sociedad internacional.
A fin de realizar su estrategia de heguemonia mundial, EE.UU. presta una gran atencion al Nordeste Asiatico donde estan concentradas las potencias y trata de tomar por brigada de choque a Japon.
En los ultimos anos, los reaccionarios japoneses, al incorporarse activamente a la "guerra antiterrorista" de EE.UU., echaron solida base para la agresion a ultramar. Ahora, esperan con ansia la llegada de un momento idoneo para realizar su antiguo sueno de la "esfera de coprosperidad de la gran Asia Oriental".
El imperio incita a acelerar el aumento armamentista a los reaccionarios japoneses que buscan un pretexto por la conversion de su pais en la potencia militar.
Es obvio que los reaccionarios japoneses aceptaran con gratitud el "consejo" del aliado mayor y marcharan a toda galope por el camino de la potencia militar.
EE.UU. debe tener presente de las graves consecuencias que emanen de su acto de azuzar a los militaristas japoneses.
El debe juzgar con acierto la situacion y poner fin a su acto temerario de azuzar a Japon al camino de la potencia militar y la agresion a ultramar.


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Like Lornce, I have the vid....but, I also have the blankness just like you. Is there any chance of a cure, or are we lost in the haze for all time? Eh? EH??
Thanking you :-), and, er, am too in the haze.
There's not a lot I can offer by way of a solution to this, either to your good self or indeed to all the peeple off of the wurlds. Perhaps it's best summed up by a
man who appears to have recently jumped out onto the M1 @ circa 70MPH
HT caps. That's one of the ways I've sought to solve my problems. The mid rev/mid throttle misfire I've been chasing has brought me to the local motor factors to purchase myself a pair of those red plastic HT caps to replace the metal ones I was running on the DMW. What are they called? The Red ones. Ah, NGK. The metal cap on the right (the side that coughs out) was not latching onto the threads at the top of the plugs, and there are soot marks on the ceramic bodies of the plugs. I was never completely happy with the metal caps anyway, but as the connection tab inside was suspect, and the NGKs are only a couple of quid I thought I'd rule out the whole metal cap shorting possible source of the misfire sort of thing now that I've got some money.
I say now I've got some money because I didn't get paid the last two pay days, so I've been brassic for the last 19 days, but at last it's been sorted out so I could give the plug cap swap out a go to see if it killed the misfire. It didn't, but at least now that's one thing excluded. I have a feeling it's a fuel supply issue in that at a given throttle/rev demand the supply isn't keeping up? I've tried cleaning out the little white filters in the bottom of the petcocktaps – there were red crumbs of deposit seemingly come from the previous tank lining. I've also pulled the petcocktaps out of the bottom of the emptied tank (ran to the bottom of reserve what with no dosh and all) to check out the tatty tower stack gauze filters. They really need replacing as there are holes down the longitudinal seam but that'll take a drop into Magic Daves to see if he's got some on the off chance, or an order from Motorworks.
The next step surely is to dismantle the taps to make sure there's no red crumb in there. The fact that it was at the bottom white petcocktap filters shows it's got pat the tower filters, so there's bound to be some in the tap bodies between the two filters. None of it gets as far as the float bowls so the bottom filters are doing fine, and as you may recall I don't have any filters in the peterolgaz lines to the carbs. So, the tap bodies will need a clean next time the tank's emptyish, and this is where I'm glad I splashed out on new taps because when I start to take them apart they're less likely to chew themselves up (infamous last words…)
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I need some support, everyone. We've decided not to start TTC again until January. This is the right move for us financially, and I know it, but it is really, really hard for me to take. We both want a baby *so* badly and it hurts to put this off again.We're still not sure how we're going to try when we start again.
We also would like to start the fost/adopt process in January, but we can't find anyone who thinks it's even remotely possible. "This is not California" is the basic answer I keep getting over and over again. We haven't even contacted the people at children's services yet because we have been trying to find out how to approach it. Some southern states won't let it happen at all, some will let it happen openly, and others have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy; i.e., if you approach them as partners, you're screwed, but you can go in and call yourselves roommates and be fine.
All of this is incredibly frustrating.
Mother to one dd .
Erin-- I'm so sorry about your BFN... I think I'm likely to get a BFN in a few days too. I'm 9 days past O with no real symptoms. If it's not too personal, I am curious about your decision to go to a doctor-- (you're are in the same boat as me, right? just started TTC?). Are you going to have your hormones, etc, checked? or are you looking to go on drugs? I'm asking because I'd also like to "jumpstart" things-- rather than starting a cycle of disappointment and wasting money if it's not going to work without drugs, etc. Again, please don't feel like you have to respond...
WELCOME 2justicemamas!
Sotohana - I'm sorry to hear about DW's sister. Between that and the job transfer, you guys have a lot going on right now. It's certainly normal to have an odd period at times of big stress like that, but if it doesn't settle back to normal in a couple months, I would suggest she get it checked out. Anyway, I'm happy she is supporting you starting to TTC. Sometimes really good things happen in periods of transition! Good luck!
rs11 -- I don't know what to say about the financial part. It's a hard thing for sure. Maybe you can look at the intervening time as a much-needed rest. Re adoption in AL, I don't know much about it, but I found these pages if you haven't already:
Erin - I'm sorry about the BFN. I hope you get to jump-start soon!
Tandy - I'm not sure if I said this already, but in my experience of the last two months, the fastest way to see what's really happening with your cycle is to get ultrasounds. Trouble is, if you just started TTC, I'm not sure if they will be covered by insurance yet. You would have to check. The other thing to check is whether your provider actually offers transvaginal ultrasound (this involves a wand inside your vagina but is not as bad as a pap smear). If your provider is someone other than an RE (such as a midwife), they may not offer it.
AFM - Waiting for AF and drinking 1 measured cup of whole milk per day, because I read it can help ovulation, which appears to be my issue. The high-fat milk is a big change for me since I have been sat-fat paranoid ever since a very healthy relative of mine needed a coronary bypass about 10 years ago.
... due in late June.
tandy: Here's my thought process: we are on very limited funds, I mean very very limited! So we only have a few options. We each have two vials left, so I don't want to waste them on trying at home if there is something wrong with either of us. I would like to get our hormone levels checked and a sperm analysis performed. I also want to use two vials per cycle like Brill suggests in her book about conception. As my DP says, "we'll try a Hail Mary pass!!" Then we will be out of vials, and we will have to make the decision to buy more or move on to a KD. Sometimes frozen just does not cut it, unfortunately. So in short, hormones checked, maybe an ultrasound (like outdoorsy said), if recommended by RE an HSG, and two vials, then on to KD. I really don't think we are candidates as of now for drugs, and I wanted to avoid them at all costs if we can. We have regular cycles, we chart, we ovulate. Ugh! Long annoying process but not as long as some on here, and for that we are grateful. Hope this helps! Good luck!
outdoorsy: I hope so, too!!
erin. .sorry about your BFN. . hope your doc consult goes well
sotohana - sounds like you have been having an awful summer, I hope things turn around for you, sounds like you and DW are wonderful supports to each other so that is the most important, what she said about the job and you pregnant is lovely :)
outdoorsy. . hope that milk works for you! I am drinking whole milk too!
tandy. . hope you are wrong about the BFN, I know so many people who got BFPs with zero symptoms. .
DIY, sorry you have to postpone but if you know it's for the best, I guess that can help you through this. I know zero about adoption so can't help you there.
2justicemama, welcome and baby dust to you!
monk. . any updates???
AFM. . I am feeling like AF is coming, due either Wed or Thursday so am trying to gear up for another cycle. . have to get make all these decisions about buying stuff for this cycle, new ovulation trackers, shipping kits etc and they all need to be ordered so but don't want to buy stuff on the .0000% chance I won't need it. . so happy with my life but during this process wish we could just have sex and make a baby! And I wish POAS did not exist and you just got an email saying you were pregnant or not and to try again and you just had to wait for it and not stress. Mothering could just send them out somehow magically. .
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Erin: I'm so sorry about your BFN.
rs11: Ugh, that totally stinks. I hear you on the financial end of things -- it is a total drain. I'm lucky to be in a state that embraces glbt peeps, single or coupled, to foster and adopt. I'm just not sure I can do the foster thing emotionally. It's also still pretty early on for me, but it's been on my mind for years as an option, no matter what happens. I need to do a little more navel gazing before I'll know if that is right for me. I wish I had some advice, but I don't. Just know we're all here. <3
sotohana: It sounds like you've had a really difficult year (to say the least). I hope things start easing up and looking up (way, way, WAY UP!) for both of you. Stress definitely affects my cycle, and with as much disruption has your dw has had, I think it is totally understandable that her cycle is late.
AFM: CD3 baseline ultrasound and blood work yesterday (e2/estradiol) revealed a cyst that needs to aspirate before I can continue. It's an e2 feeder, so any meds would just feed the cyst and not help since my body thinks it's already got a lead follicle. Grr. Sitting out this cycle. This is the lightest period EVER, and it's probably because of the high the e2. They said my "stripe" (measurement of uterine lining that needs to shed) is still significant, so all that needs to clear out. Let's go uterus! Now, I'm getting irritated.
Me36), PCOS - IUI#1 post HSG w/50mg clomid & trigger 7/25/12: BFN & med break for cyst IUI#2 9-9-12 BFN IUI#3 10-2013 BFN IUI#4 2-18-13 same meds, new donor BFN, IUI#5 6/1/13 100mg clomid trigger, BFN, IUI#6 TBD 8-2013 GONAL-F and trigger
Yes!! I 2nd those emails! LOL! Thanks for the laugh.
Me36), PCOS - IUI#1 post HSG w/50mg clomid & trigger 7/25/12: BFN & med break for cyst IUI#2 9-9-12 BFN IUI#3 10-2013 BFN IUI#4 2-18-13 same meds, new donor BFN, IUI#5 6/1/13 100mg clomid trigger, BFN, IUI#6 TBD 8-2013 GONAL-F and trigger
2justicemamas and mandalin79! We look for ward to getting to know you. There are lots of knowledgeable folks here who can help answer questions and offer support.
sotohana - Ugh! I'm so sorry to hear about your DW's sister. That's awful! You two are having a very rough year. I'm glad you are communicating so well about TTC and both feeling good about where you are. I hope you can figure out the job/living situation soon.
rs11 - That is rough! I'm so sorry. I totally understand how you feel having to put it off even a few more months. It is also very frustrating that the political situation is as it is where you live.
Erin - I'm so sorry about your BFN. I hope the doctor visit gives you some useful information. This is a very expensive process so it is always good to know that you are healthy to start with. It might be nothing, it might just be you haven't gotten pregnant yet. Even if everything is great, it can take time. A midwife who worked with Brill and helped write that book told me that it takes an average of 4 tries to get pregnant with frozen sperm. You said you wanted to get a sperm analysis. I'm not sure how that would work with frozen sperm. They would have to thaw it to do the SA, and it couldn't be refrozen. I don't know if you could then use the sample for an insemination. That would be something to find out. The numbers and motility are supposed to be disclosed by the sperm bank. If you do not get what they promised, they should give you a refund. They should also be able to tell you if that donor has had pregnancies or live births. I would assume they also check the morphology because there wouldn't be any point in accepting a donor with poor morphology. My RE usually does the IUI and then takes whatever tiny bit is left in the syringe and looks at it under a microscope to make sure they are swimming.
cordelia - I hope you don't need to buy supplies for next month!
jenny - I'm sorry about the cyst and that you will have to wait for it to clear. I hope your body gets back into whack during this next cycle so next time you are good to go!
Good luck to everyone is the TWW, especially those near the end.
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Hello Everybody. I've been away for what seems like many moons. I think my last post was in April. I didn't intend to be gone for so long- at first I was legitimately busy with planning my good friend's baby shower in May but then after that I've been in a ttc funk which maybe I'm gradually climbing out of.
I have to say Congratulations to Cananny!!!!!!!
How exciting! I know how long you have been trying and you and DW have gone through so much in this process. My happiness for you is beyond words. You getting pregnant is actually somewhat inspiring for me. I think we are about the same age (36).
I'm sorry to hear that RS11 has to take a few month break. I know how agonizing this could be. I will be thinking about you.
Since I've been gone for a bit there are many new "faces" here to me. Hello. Hello. A special prayer to everyone in the tww.
AFM: So lots been going on for me and DW. We found a really nice kd from Oregon. We have tried with him for three cycles now - doing home ICIs with shipped fresh swimmers. Kd is so organized and communicative..it's nice and refreshing from our last kd. Also I've started to see a naturapath. This is something I've wanted to do for some time but just couldn't afford it. The first visit was 250$ out of pocket. She has started me on Wobenzym - which is supposed to help with inflammation (i have a hx of endo). After analyzing my temp charts, she has told me that I'm estrogen dominant and wanted to change my diet to incorporate cruciferious veggies that have something called DIM in it which helps to regulate the estrogen in my body. So lucky me everyday I eat a serving of either broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, or bok choy. I have also recently gone back to acupuncture as well.
The two biggest challenges since I've been away have been the following 1) DW and I had really been arguing alot and nearly got to the point of separating. It wasn't necessarily about TTC process. After two years of ttc, it feels like we don't necessarily have to be talking about ttc to be arguing about it. It's the pink elephant in the room - and if either of us were having a bad day we would find someway to weave it into the discussion. After some focused work on connecting, we have been doing better. I think we might have had one tiny argument in the past two weeks. This is unbelievable improvement.
2) Our really good friends (lesbo couple who had been ttc for 2 1/2 years) had their baby boy at the end of June. We are really close to them. We probably see them at least once a week. They are extremely sensitive and supportive to us but recently it's been a little difficult for me to be around their son bc of how much I want a child of my own. Also, although I care about my friends and want them to have the support they need, it is a little hard to hear about them connecting with other new lesbo parents in the areas. It's a club I want to belong to so badly. To boot, my sister who is 2 yrs younger is about 6 1/2 months pregnant too and I'm planning her a shower. I really wanted to at first but now it's wearing on me. I'm finding myself a little less enthusiastic than usual for this one.
It's hard bc at this point I don't know anyone else, gay or straight, ttc. Every time I hear about someone ttc - it's not too long before I hear that they are pregnant. I feel like I'm a weird lucky charm to help other people get pregnant. I don't mind that other people are getting pregnant, it's more that that I feel so alone in the "not pregnant but want to be" category. Maybe this is the biggest reason I am back here. I needed to be among a community of women who get what I'm going through. So thank you all for being you and I'm looking forward to hearing about your lives and soaking up some of your wisdom.
Please put me on the "waiting to O" list- merci
Quick question then back to my cave...Do any of you ladies think 5 DPO is too earily for implantation bleeding? I woke about 3 am last night with cramps and now I have a very light pink spotting. I NEVER spot mid-cycle so its kind of freaking me out a bit. Any advice would be amazing!
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Hi AMT : according to most things that I've read and obsessed over, implantation usually occurs between days 6 and 13, but maybe it's possible that you o'd sooner than you think?
Good luck, I hope this is a good sign!
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invitn - Great to see you back here! I'm so glad the new donor is working out better and that you and DW are communicating better. The naturopath sounds wonderful. I hope your efforts are making you healthier and allow you to "join the club" soon. I'm sorry everyone around you is getting pregnant. That is definitely hard to take even when we are happy for people. Right before I read your post, I saw on Facebook that some friends of mine in your 'hood are expecting their second. I was happy for them but also kind of annoyed that they are pregnant again so soon when it's taking me so long to get 1. Although it took them a long time to have the 1st and I think they ended up doing IVF so maybe they had some on ice. Anyway, I understand your feelings, and I'm impressed that you are holding it together enough to host 2 baby showers. You are a good friend/sister. When you have your baby, they will have to throw you a fabulous fiesta!
Amt - That sounds a tad early but not by much. Maybe the cilia in your fallopian tubes are super fast! It seems promising to me. Good luck!
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So I think I got my OPK positive, first one but had faded lines for a couple days then a solid one, so put that down as my O day, was day 15. Now am I right in thinking that since I had a small temp surge on day 10 that I O'd a few days before my positive? CONFUSED! Really wanting to time my insem ON the day of O as would like to sway for a boy if possible! Need to get these timings spot on!
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twinkleeyes - You would O about 24-36 hours after a positive OPK. So your O day is probably the day after or the next. What was the small temp surge like? How much did it go up? Did you wake up later those days? Did it stay up? I would think if it went up for a day or 2 and then went back down to your normal low, then that was not your O. It could have just been an off temp. If you O'd, your temp should stay up above the coverline until about the time AF arrives. Are you using Fertility Friend or something online for tracking?
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twinkleeyes. . the solid one would be your surge, the others don't really count, google "fade-in for lh surge" and you might get some more info. .I get a lot of light lines too and it drives me crazy. I am switching this month to the tests that give you a more specific reading bc they drove me crazy figuring out O. and as for going for a boy, good luck for you but trying to get your timing that specific for a certain sex might just drive you crazy. . I mean it's just my opinion, and obviously I'm not the one trying as it's your life so PLEASE only take this as an though to throw in and think about but sometimes getting pregnant at all is a challenge, and trying to put more pressure on yourself for M vs F might be a lot. Also for me, I was desperate to have a girl and ended up with a son and honestly can not imagine any one in the world better suited for me as he is the perfect person in the world for me. . and also just bc you birth a boy doesn't mean he will stay that way :) anyway again, not trying to be preach, I know this board is just about support and not about preaching so feel free to tell me I am out of line and I AM totally rooting for you to have the boy you and your friend want, just throwing a thought out there. .
amt. . sounds little early but anything is possible! could you have O'd a little earlier than you thought? good luck!
invitin - sounds like you are working through some big issues but are coming out on the bright side. . I hope pretty soon you get your little one and that you can kick that TTC elephant out of the room forever!
baby dust to all!
Me (39) and DH (FTM 40) and DS 17 months old. TTC# 2 via KD
Welcome to new people and to those who are returning to the board.
Jenny-- So sorry to hear about the cyst. Sounds brutal to have to wait for something ELSE before waiting to conceive... Hope it aspirates quickly
Is anyone else still stuck in the hell that is the TWW with me? Pokey?? Monk?
AFM, I am now 10dpo. Last night, I finally had what I thought were "symptoms," but of course they also could have beenvery early AF symptoms or simply my mind making body go insane
I will probably POAS tomorrow morning because I have no discipline
tandy - We're exactly the same, 10 DPO. POAS at 7 DPO and then again today. No discipline, like you said. Still trying to wait until Saturday, but might cave on Friday... So frustrating to get those BFNs even though they mean nothing this early!
easttowest-- so glad you're with me in this! and I confess to having POAS this morning, and I didn't even tell my DP because I knew it was so dumb. I will try really hard to wait until Saturday, but I can't promise anything
Ugh, well i am out. . stupid AF came a day early. well probably saved me from poas (peeing on ANOTHER stick) Next time they are not in the house, it's like knowing there is a homemade cake sitting on the counter. . of course I am going to eat it!
Oh well, maybe I'll go eat some sushi and gear up again.
Hope I am the last BFN of the month! Good luck to all. .
Me (39) and DH (FTM 40) and DS 17 months old. TTC# 2 via KD
Dag Nab it! I cursed everyone!! We were on a BFP roll!!! I'm sorry Cordelia. :( and Tandy/easttowest, There really should be a program to ween off of pee sticks...
My period is over, it was light and yet my boobs are still KILLING ME. I know there is no reason to pee on a stick, but I can't say that it hasn't crossed my mind... but I am proud to say, that I haven't done it!
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Thanks all for the warm welcome.
Sotohana: Sorry to hear about DP's sister, I can't even imagine what that would be like, best wishes to you both
Sorry to hear about the BFN's, fingers crossed for all still waiting.
AFM: I don't have much to say for us, nothing really going on yet. I just started temping and am, for absolutely no reason at all, very nervous about talking to potential KD next weekend. I wasn't nervous to ask initially, but now the possibility that he will say no seems more real.
A little more about us. We've been together for 4 years, married for 2. We both just finished our master's degrees, moved back to our home state and now both have jobs, which is what we were waiting for before TTC.
Me (31) DW (28) 2 puppies and our sweet little love born 6/19/14
2justicemamas- that's awesome that you have your ducks in a row like that. I wanted that so badly too and have it for the most part. This is the upside of being a lesbian ttc. It is so planned that you really can have the support of your community to wait until you and your partner are truly ready. Believe me, I thank my lucky stars many days that i don't have a teenager already like a few of my friends.
I'm so sorry about your BFNs Cordelia, JustAnotherJenny & ErinTNgirl. Onward and upward, eh?
Tandy & Easttowest- y'all sound just like me! I keep joking with DW that I'm going to ask the nurse what the sex of the baby is (when we eventually get pregnant) even though she doesn't want me to. lol. I am so bad at waiting. Keeping my fingers crossed for the both of you.
AFU- nothing too exciting- began reading What To Expect Before You're Expecting and realized that I'm officially "obese" according to the BMI they recommend you calculate. Blah. Whatevs. I'll do what I can, but I'm not gonna freak out about it. Other than that, just workin' and coming home and cooking dinner and trying not to lose my cool with how cramped we all are in this tiny one bedroom. I love my MIL, but damn I can't wait for her to leave. DW and I haven't had any time at all alone since her sister passed and we sooooooooooooo need it.
DW (40) and I (33) have been married since October 2010. We have been kitty mommies to Georgio for a while now, but we're now real mommies to one beautiful little girl , Olivia Grace, born 11/19/13 at 5:56am.
I need someone to tell me that a significant temperature dip at 11 DPO could mean anything (or nothing!). It usually means AF is coming, but it would be extremely early today, and even tomorrow would be a day or two early, as it is not expected until Friday or Saturday. Trying to stay positive and remember that it's not over until it's over, but better to be prepared for the inevitable instead of kidding ourselves. :(
easttowest- I have read about implantation dips, so that's possible if she doesn't normally dip like that. Hang in there!
Cordelia - I'm so sorry about your BFN! They always stink. Enjoy your sushi. I think it's good to give yourself a treat when you have to start a new cycle. I would prefer that cake you mentioned to sushi though.
Tandy - How ya doin'? Monk - any word?
AFM - Not much going on here, about 9DPO. I felt bloated from all my medications, but I've been feeling better since Friday. My RE told me to drink lots of electrolytes and that seems to have helped a lot. They were concerned about OHSS with the injectables so they told me to take low-dose aspirin to prevent blood clots and drink lots of electrolytes. My blood tests came back fine. They told me I could do a blood test on Saturday, but I don't think I could get the results until Monday when the nurses are back in the office, so I will probably wait. Maybe I will POAS Sunday. Have to discuss it with the wife. The HPT's make her nervous.
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Feeling very discouraged today. CD 38. Boobs have been a little tender, so AF may be coming. But on Monday, the RE's financial staffer called to say she didn't know if my ins would cover my treatment because I haven't been exposed to sperm under a doc's supervision 6 times. I've been three times, and at least three other months when we didn't insem because it was clear I was having ovulation dysfunction. The RE told me in the intake visit that my care should be covered because I have a medical problem! Now I don't know what to think. I have a good ins co, so I didn't expect a problem. AF could come at any time, insurance approval of the cycle could take 2 weeks, and she said the cycle will cost $950, not including the sperm!
... due in late June.
outdoorsy: That really sucks. I think you should push them to cover you, especially given the fact that they diagnosed your O issues. Sperm is expensive enough. That is so frustrating!!!
Pokey: I really really hope this is your month.
Cordelia: I'm sorry AF arrived. At least it won't be long until you can try again. Sushi sounds great-- that's probably what I will eat in a few days.
easttowest: I think the temp just could easily be a somewhat late implantation dip. Stay positive.
AFM, I went to my gynecologist yesterday for my annual as well as for peace of mind that everything is in good working order. She was surprisingly low-key about things like CMV-- didn't even want to test me. What have other people been told about it? She said I shouldn't consider drugs or hormone-testing until I have tried at least 3 cycles. Also, she gave me, like 10 needleless syringes, which I interpreted as her way of expressing support.
For chrissake, I haven't insemmed in so long I feel like a mascot around here instead of a participant. I am so tired of waiting. WTF!
I know everyone's pain is relative, and some may be worse off than me, but what I wouldn't give to be in the "torturous" two-week wait right now.
... due in late June.
Hi Tandy,
If I remember, what I was told about CMV was that as long as the donor is negative, your status doesn't matter. If the donor you want happens to be positive, then you have to find out your status, if I recall.
She's right about the three cycles. Even with the cost of sperm, it's worth trying to avoid the drama of treatment you may not need. And hooray for her support with the needleless syringes!
... due in late June.
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TORRANCE, Calif.—Patients beginning their treatment with peritoneal dialysis (PD) had similar outcomes after five years compared to patients using in-center hemodialysis (HD), according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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December 5th, 2012 #1
Some directions on reaching the next level.
For the past few months I've been amassing some critiques of my work from
various other artists and a couple of art directors. There are many common
threads. Regardless of my state, not being able to afford formal training, or
even some lessons on life painting, I stick to this as much as I can.
Digital painting is not my preferred way, but for now, it's the only way if I
ever hope to gain more income. But it's not only for that, but because I want
and know I can be better.
So, I have begun to try to find ways to address the weaknesses I have, one
at a time, through the various commissions I get. But, I need extra eyes for
Here's a small private commission I was paid to do. It was only for a character
sketch. I decided to go for a digitally colored one, with a background and such.
Now, since the commission is done, I want to take it to the next level.
I haven't addressed the background beyond the initial sketch stage, and I
really want to. Yet I am being timid, I don't know why, and also, I feel the
composition of the background and the character are, shall we say,
random statements of what I want to be there, but it doesn't feel well
organized, pleasing pictorally.
Next, is a constant problem I have, the lack of texture and sharpness. I
have a difficulty figuring out how to state smooth edges and shapes, without
overmodelling. I haven't experimented also with the brush features and
textured brushes because they make me feel anxious, that the tone or
color isn't right due to texture, and I overmodel things anyway so the
texture just makes everything "muddy".
One last thing I'd like to fix (and it's not the end of the list but that's what
I aim for in this one) is credible lighting. Now, I have no idea where and
how I could ever find reference to something like this lighting situation.
I've looked at other paintings, and some lava photos, of course I couldn't
find anything combining that and "moonlight". Also, I couldn't really
calculate how local color would credibly change, under such extreme
So, tear this up, give me your worst please, otherwise I won't be able
to develop. If you can see more wrong with this, please point it out. Any
guide, solution, advice, paintover etc is encouraged."Don't judge a book by it's cover" Frank Frazetta 1928-2010
RIP Frank.
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try thinking of the elements of your painting in terms of hierarchy of importance. So the figure is most important, but you have a number of things competing with him, so first lets isolate and make him more important by lowering the values of all the other elements. Then maybe lessen the contrast in the background and build some glow around his head and staff; now things are more organized visually. You can add more lava and glow to the background but it can't compete with the figure for importance. You control the organization with value and color to group as much as you can together, background from foreground , figure from rock pedestal. You see I've separated the values and the color keeping the strongest values and brightest colors for the figure. No yellows or blacks in the background.
December 5th, 2012 #3
Dpaint, thanks for taking time to do the over paint. I have to admit that such a dramatic
turn, I would not have taken. And there are 2 reasons.
First and most importantly, if you check my gallery, you will see that I have stuck too
much with the classic spotlight vs dark background thing. At first it was because I love
the theatrical setup, but it slowly became a crutch (coupled with the guy on a hill setup)
to the point that it's become a shackle composition I am trying to shake, and with some
success lately.
So, that's one reason I didn't go for a very dark background, I wanted to see how I could
make this work by turning things around, hence the very intense light coming from above.
I didn't want it to interact with the background, sort of like there's a crack and it shines only
on the character, hell, I didn't even want the spotlight initially. End the end it may give some
more focus to the character, but it's forms are all washed out.
The second reason I wouldn't have gone this way is because I don't generally use very
saturated colors. The few times I have, were a decision from the start, to challenge
myself, see how I could use them and what I could learn, but still I'm talking maybe of
one small area with intense color, like a focal point or something.
So what I suppose I should take from here so far, is that I must reassert my connection
of contrast = white (or some color close to it)? But the other part, with the highly saturated
colors, I am going to have a difficulty with those, simply because, from what I see, realistic
paintings I admire, have more desaturated colors in general, but even that doesn't always
give "credible" colors if you know what I mean. So maybe I have to fail with high intensity
in the color for a while?
Still, I am curious on what could be done differently here, but not take the spotlight vs
dark background approach. Any ideas?
"Don't judge a book by it's cover" Frank Frazetta 1928-2010
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Well I hope my quickly arrived at solution doesn't trump what I've said because I think it is valid. Yes, there are a number of ways to solve the problem without darkening the background or over saturating the character, but again they are carefully orchestrated solutions involving value and color. My main point still stands, which is to keep things separated. Keep things in value groups and color family groups, that is what most realists do. The level of saturation and contrast is up to the individual artist. Here are two examples from Frazetta, one with color and one with values; The Conan piece is separated by values- the foreground has the greatest contrast- the color is harmonious, almost monochromatic. The second piece is separated by color; the greens in the foreground are completely separate from the background, even though the value separations are similar between the two areas. Look at your favorite realist pieces and see if you can detect what I'm talking about in the ones you like.
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For sure, I didn't mean your point was invalid, I understand it completely. I
have just been trying to kill my bad habits, but maybe I am also forgetting the
points I have learned. Also, Frazetta being my favorite artist has been a sort
of bane because I've used this basic formula I described, taken from him
without considering other parts of it, that you are pointing out, even tho
I have read about them.
Something that really stuck with me in the paint over and I forgot to mention,
was your color separation, no yellows in the background. Thinking of some of
my color work, I don't think I have even consciously done this.
The examples from Frazetta are outstanding. But they are also directing me
to a point I hadn't thought about and I don't know if it's apparent, that being
that I don't think I looked at the concept of the image as a pictoral problem.
I just threw in the sketch and began hacking away. I was pleased with some
of the daring things I did, but I didn't consider the problem at hand, I just
made up stuff as I went and in my efforts to keep away from using some tools
I know how to use a little, I forgot to look at other I may have used to my
benefit. So maybe part of my not making some choices like tonal or color
separation, was due to the fact that I didn't consider there to be a problem in
the first place, but in the end I just ended up just "adding white". On the other
hand I am glad I did because the solutions you have given, weren't in the forefront
of my arsenal, now I'll remember this more.
What about texturing? Do you or anyone else have any suggestions? How
would you paint this to give say, the fabric some texture, the rocks, or
just some of the generic atmospheric gritty surface stuff?
By the way, based on Dpaint's suggestions I will proceed in the next couple
of days to edit the piece, look and think about it more and see if I can apply
what's been theorized.
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December 5th, 2012 #6
Texture is another level to think about. Fabric, metal, rock all have different properties when light hit them shiny, matte, opaque, translucent those are other ways to add interest without adding details like the weave of the cloth
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For the time being you would benefit a lot from doing some painting studies and learning how to render different materials. Pay close attention to your edges and brush strokes, they are very hazy and un-confident. As for your painting, you are using too much black for the shadows and you have no defined light source. The overuse of rim lighting is killing the dimension of the figure and scene as a whole. I can see defined muscles on the guys bicep and clavicle area but everywhere else you indicate fabric so it kind of throws me off. I can't tell if those flames on the shirt are supposed to be reflections or some kind of pattern. The blueish light coming from the top seems quite out of place and just thrown in like a lazy photoshop fix. Also think about your composition and perspective. I can see this being an upshot which would make it more dynamic while also cutting out all that unnecessary space at the top.
There are other issues but those should give you an idea of what to think about. Also make sure to use reference as much as possible, it makes a huge difference!
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This could also benefit from cropping. There is no need to have all that space up top if it isn't for a book cover that needs room for the title.
You show the being stepping on the pillar but give no indication on what he is stepping up to it from. At this angle it just looks like a lone pillar.
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What the others said. Also, to reach the next level you still need about 2,300 XP or about 500 posts.
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Line, I just have to mention how much you remind me of me. The issues you have are consistent and they are the same issues I deal with in my paintings, even down to what kind of lines to use and how to render it without overdoing it. It's just nice to see someone in the same boat as me still challenging themselves. You're doing a great job.
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@Elissiam: Thanks for that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not in the "show me how to use a pencil" boat. I have developed
my skills to a level and I just have a good understanding of what I know. I just need outside critique to make sure the
self-criticism I am making isn't skewed. It doesn't help to not have any kind of institution or art circle around, hence
not being able to get some criticism or advice up in person.
@cliffroth: I know what you mean. The spotlight beam from above enhances this bad feeling, I added it by necessity
because the blue-lit areas didn't make bring the point across. I personally feel that without that, and with more of
the background showing, it's a little better. I do acknowledge that the use of the commission affected me too much
to not dream up a more exciting composition. But still, I'm interested in seeing how I can take this piece to a more
pleasing and detailed level.
@Avvatar: Thanks for that suggestion. I've been hung up on thinking on how I might use texture brushes or overlay
textures to give it more punch, but have forgot something I do with my pencil, study real textures. I'll see how I can
use this.
@Dpaint: Your comment ties in with Avvatar's. Do you think I should look at it only as a surface problem and skip
thinking about how to go in with some brush or something as well?
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Think of it as a design problem.If texture or details add interest but don't detract from the center of interest then use them to your advantage. They should always be used to strengthen the idea you have for the piece.
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Your issues lie more in the fundamentals, relying on texture right now would act as a crutch. Using textures without proper knowledge will also make things look like a cheap photoshop filter.
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Aquatics: 301, 313, 317, 355, 404, 454, 455, 457, 458
Physical Education: 310, 327, 391, 394, 395, 399, 400, 444
Athletic Training: 340, 370, 371, 372, 373, 398, 477, 495, 496, 497, 498
In order to obtain credit for an Honors course, seek permission to pursue an Honors assignment from your professor in an approved course during the first week of the semester. With the approval of your professor, a mutually agreed upon academic experience (described above) can be developed for Honors credit. A plan should be formulated to minimize the work load for the professor. Honors experiences are intended to serve as forms of intellectual enrichment for both parties with the student taking the responsibility for initiating, pursuing, and completing the assignment.
Senior Honors Project (HONRS 499)
How to Sign up for Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors Application (PDF)
Departmental Honors Completed Form (PDF)
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