Monday, October 29, 2007

Guest Blogger: CoCo


Goooooood morning, blogosphere! Happy Monday! Can you tell I've had my caffeine fix today!?

So further introductions are needed: as I mentioned, my name is CoCo, and I am one of JJ's closest friends. Well...she uses the the term "friend" loosely when she talks about me...but let me tell ya, JJ is so excited to see me every morning! But tell me, is "crap" a new way of saying hello? Cause she sure uses that word a lot when we talk...

I see that an update is needed-it's been a good 2 weeks since JJ checked in. So, an update you shall get--all through my eyes, of course! I must say thank you on behalf of JJ and Mook for all the lovely anniversary wishes--she definitely appreciates them all and I know she couldn't be going through this journey with just ME as an ally! I know I give her a hard time a lot, so it's good to know she has support when I'm not being so nice. Shame on me...

Anywho-I got to travel along for the anniversary trip to the beautiful NC mountains! Wowee, what a trip. JJ and I really connected--I guess it had something to do with me asking her to POAS on CD9-I know she was worried I wasn't going to ask until it was too late! Not to fear, I was not going to let her down! It was fun to hear her scream: yippee!--even Mook got excited. I think he is still amazed that I know so much about ovulation. I don't want to brag, but...

I decided to hang out in the condo most of the time though--I wanted to give JJ and Mook some time to reconnect and have good time without worrying about me. They got to go shopping in the cute little shops around town, enjoyed beautiful fall weather, had some great food and Mook gave JJ the most beautiful sapphire and diamond band to celebrate their marriage-what a sweetie he is.

I happened to catch a conversation they had one night after coming back from the bar at the lodge. Here's the story-it was almost closing time, and JJ and Mook were the only ones left in the bar--they were enjoying a glass of wine, and the bartender was making small talk with them-asking where they were from, why they were there, etc. Mook smiled and said that they were there celebrating their anniversary--and the bartender commented that he had just met another couple celebrating their anniversary. He said that they were going to have to cut their trip short to go home to take care of their sick child. He asked if JJ and Mook had any kids, to which they just half-smiled and shook their heads, no...to which the bartender said "Well BE HAPPY!" He continued to say, "Look, you guys look like you are young-enjoy your freedom and have fun. You don't have to worry about the stress of going home on a moments notice and loosing out on a trip you have looked forward to for months." I could tell when JJ and Mook were talking about this later on that night, that it was what they needed to hear at that moment. Yes, they want a child(ren) SO very much, but it calmed them to think that they were able to enjoy slap-happy comments from a bartender who will never know how appropriate his words were...

Sadly, we all had to get back in the car and head back to reality-but we did take the Blue Ri.dge Park.way home--and I got to see a beautiful view! Want to see a picture? I had to take one for my scrapbook:


Life after the trip has had it's ups and down: more ups though, I think. I was able to give JJ one day of "High Fer.tility" and 2 days of "Peak" so she definitely smiled at me those days--she didn't use the word "crap" at all! I know that it has been a comfort to her knowing that she is ovulating, and is giving Mook's swimmers the best chance to make contact! This morning I gave her a reading of CD25. So it's getting close to the end of a 2 week wait. She mutters in the morning that she has no symptoms, but is still thankful that she feels like she had a chance to make the most of those fertile days!

They continue to be happy for their friends who announced their news a few weeks ago. Mook is struggling with some job stress, and they are hoping that it all works out for the best. A few house-hold items have gone on the fritz (le toliet) and that caused a night of "going to bed mad." They have talked a few times about upcoming plans--it's almost time for JJ to call her RE to schedule the FET--and they are both very anxious about that. I am hoping I can help them have success before any more medical intervention--so cheer me on! Speaking of cheering: JJ says congrats to all her pals that have had recent success, and even though she hasn't been able to comment much-she wishes you well. And sends big hugs to those who are having some tough times.





Whew, blogging makes me tired. I think I'll take off now--I need to go gear up for another cycle. Well, honestly I'd love to take a vacation in the deep dark corner of a bathroom cabinet-maybe I'll get my wish....



43 comments:

  1. I cannot stop laughing. Good lord woman i LOVE Coco and your sense of humor! wishing you gobs and gobs of good fortune and prayers.. and that mook .. well he is just a bonifide heart breaker .. JEWELRY!!! way to score!!

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  2. I was laughing so hard people were walking by my office looking at me. What a great story. Glad your trip was enjoyable.

    Goo.... MOOK on the jewelry!!! He is definitely a keeper.

    I will definitely be around to cheer you on. I understand not wanted to read other blogs at times....but I am still so with ya girl!!!

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  3. Ahh CoCo, I sure hoppe you get to take a nice long vacation! Like for 2 years when mom and dad want another baby!

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  4. Thanks for the update on JJ and Mook, CoCo. Send them my love and tell them I'm thinking of them and wishing them all the best of luck with each and every cycle.

    I'm also really happy for them that they got to get away and "relax" and enjoy some time together.

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  5. Nice to meet you Coco, thanks for the update. Glad JJ and Mook had a nice trip away. We'll need to get a pic of that new bling pretty soon. And as fun as it was coco, I'm hoping we don't here from you again for a loooonnnnggggg time ;)

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  6. Totally hilarious. I need one of those things that can really capture the essence of what I'm thinking (thought I think I'm past the CoCo stage, thankfully... it does almost make me want to get one anyway ;-)).

    I hope CoCo does get put away - for the very best reason, of course :-)

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  7. I loved this entry - totally funny and yet a great way to get an update across!

    Glad you're back after a wonderful vacation. Although I don't like to be w/o kids yet, I DO like to think of how lucky we are to have such wonderful "honeymoon" trips.... And my friends with kids are always slightly envious (they say) of what fun we have. :)

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  8. I have to say, Coco has a Great profile- much more curvey than I expected! So glad that the three of you were able to enjoy each other ;) Hugs!

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  9. Oh my gosh, I'm laughing so hard I'm crying!!! Too cute and very creative!!!

    Glad your trip was enjoyable and you were able to relax and reconnect with Mook. Gotta give Mook some kuddos for a GREAT anniversary present!! Maybe Mook should talk to J!! (HA HA!!)

    Great job CoCo on your first blogging experience!! But I have to be honest and say that I hope you do get put away for a while...I want JJ and Mook to be PARENTS!!!

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  10. What an adorable post! Glad that you had fun on your trip!

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  11. Coco! OMG! Too funny.

    Coco leads such a good life. Wow, my "friend" just sits in a little drawer.

    We want pictures of the bling! Way to go Mook...

    JJ, so glad to hear you had a wonderful anniversary trip.

    xoxo, Ms. P

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  12. So funny, So creative. Glad you guys had a great trip!

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  13. I LOVE IT! I missed you and was beginning to wonder what happened during your trip. Welcome back and congrats on CoCo and O'ing. It's all so exciting when that little monitor says peak.

    Let's hope that CoCo is only here for a short visit and can be put away very, very soon! :) HUGS!

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  14. CoCo, please tell your friend JJ that she is really funny!

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  15. You're hilarious! I love this post- so witty! I'm glad you had a great time celebrating your anniversary- it sounds like it was absolutely beautiful. Sending you tons of love and prayers are you finish out your 2ww!

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  16. You crack me up! And yes, we need bling pics!

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  17. Coco,

    Tell JJ I'm glad she and Mook had a wonderful trip to the mountains with great weather to boot!

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  18. heh. Coco - you need to get together with a friend of mine. I've spent many times blogging our own conversations - although I must admit, I have never given the entire blogging reigns yet!

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  19. Ha Ha Ha, cute post :) Thanks for the update! kisses

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  20. Thank you Coco for a fabulous post. I am so glad JJ had a great trip and thrilled she has found a fabulous new friend in you. You look after her, because she is very special.

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  21. Thanks, CoCo. Nice to meet you. You sound like you have been working hard keeping JJ in-line.
    I hope you get that much needed vacation in that dark cabinet

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  22. What a great trip for you and Mook (and CoCo too)! And jewelry to boot??!??

    While CoCo does have quite the personality, I sincerely hope that she is sent on her own personal vacation for awhile. :)

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  23. Thanks for the update, Coco--too cute. Reminds me of when people steal garden gnomes (sp?) and take pics with them all over the world; and then return them safely with their scrapbook of travels.
    I love ya Coco, but we need to send ya packin'!!

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  24. So creative! I love this post!

    Hooray for Peaks and well-times nooky!

    Hooray for Mook and jewelry!

    If you get a BFP, will CoCo deliver the news?

    I love Diana's comment!

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  25. You are so creative, I love it! I have a Coco too and some days I like her and some days I don't.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I appreciate your kind words. I took a break recently as well. I just couldn't read the blogs for a while.

    I'm wishing you luck and I can't wait to hear about Coco's next adventure.

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  26. What a cute post! Incredibly creative :) Sounds like you had a lovely anniversary! We had our recently, too, on 10/9. Fun to travel in the fall to celebrate the day. Best of luck to you at the end of your 2WW. Hopefully good ol' Coco did the trick and can take a nice long break soon!

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  27. TOO freakin funny! Thanks, I really needed that! lololol

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  28. You crack me up! I so enjoyed your guest blogger, and I'm so glad that you are back.

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  29. SO funny! Thanks for the update. Good as always to hear from you.

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  30. I thought Coco was very cute,
    Very good post and update!

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  31. Coco,
    Thanks for the update! Looks like you had a nice trip, but I would also like to hear that you are hibernating in a dark cupboard.

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  32. What a fantastic post!

    I was riveted and love your pics of Coco on vacation.

    The jewellery sounds gorgeous.

    I hope Coco stays in the cupboard a good couple of years.

    Thank you so much for such a great read!

    xx

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  33. Hi there CoCo,

    You are quite a cutie aren't you! Thank you for the update. Can you please tell JJ that we are thinking of her and hoping the good times continue to outweigh the bad and like everyone else I WANT PICCIES OF THE RING :)

    xoxo

    P.S. - my thermometer has the hots for you ;)

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  34. I often wonder what it would be like if the ultrasound wands at my clinic could talk. The tales they could tell!

    Thank you for one of the coolest, funniest, loveliest things I have ever read on the entire internet!

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  35. What a great post! You are so creative! I hope Coco takes a long break very soon.

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  36. Hi! Great you came by and I will now bookmark your blog...love what i read!

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  37. That was truly hilarious. I love Coco's naïveté and whimsy. On a side note, congrats on a perfectly ovulatory cycle on day 15! Way to go.

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