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Roxie5739
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40th B'day holiday planning help needed....
Roxie5739
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Ladies
I have a dilemma and I need some advice.
This year is my 40th birthday and like my 30th I wanted to escape the norms of life and we went to Kenya for 2 weeks. This year I cannot be away for my actual birthday as DH has a second cousins wedding ? they know that I do not want to go? celebrating my 40th at a wedding? nice!
Anyway, we are now thinking of going away the week prior to the big day (around Aug 18-24 (big day on 8/25)) and I need some tips on where to go.
My criteria is that I do not want to have to travel a crazy amount of time. That said, I am Australian and used of flying 10+ hours to get anywhere in the world. Being August, then the southern US is sort of out due to hurricane and humidity, we have done Seattle, NY, Boston and a few national parks. I was then thinking Ireland (my heritage is Irish and my maiden name is one of the 32 counties of Ireland: Carlow), or Paris (but DH had a trip there 12 years ago with an ex so I sort of have issues with Paris then) and another thought was Portugal.
I am trying to find a single flight from LA, no stops and no more than 10 hours flying time ideally.
The only issue I have with Ireland is that I had told the MIL ages ago I wanted to go away for my 40th and then had mentioned that I wanted to go to Ireland one day, she now is telling everyone that I want to go to Ireland for my 40th. I am pissed that she is putting words in my mouth and will not let up about it. I am at the point of telling her to stop saying this, stop putting words in my mouth and stop controlling me (she controls DH and his siblings). Maybe Ireland is not a good idea. She even told the mother of the bride that I did not want to go to the wedding as I was going to be in Ireland ? ARGH!!!!
Any suggestions from anyone? It will be summer when we are travelling; I have seen a lot of the States as I backpacked around the country for 15 weeks back in my 20?s. Past trips have included London for 3 days, Barcelona for 3 days and 2 weeks in the Greek Islands, so Europe is still to be discovered by me.
Anyway, if anyone has any recommendations then let me know.
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!
Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
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Re: 40th B'day holiday planning help needed....
I am dying to go to the Amalfi Coast! I wanted to go for our honeymoon but we were buying a house at the same time and it was too expensive to swing at the same time.
TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
DE IVF #3 1/14 ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d
DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!
K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days
SAIF/PAIF Welcome
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Almafi is on my bucket list too, but I heard that in August it is not only hot but also really busy. I will add it to the list though... thanks!
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!
Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer
Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
**P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**
We were supposed to travel Italy for our honeymoon too with a few days on the Amalfi coast, but for the same reason (buying a house) we changed our minds. I would love to travel Italy someday though!
Have you ever considered Asia? I know a lot of people have no interest but there are some amazing countries in Asia. Bali is amazing but it would be it is a long flight. Another favorite is Laos (Luang Prabang) -it is amazing and romantic and Cambodia-Ankor Wat is beautiful. The shopping is phenominal in Asia. I have used a great travel company (escapes unlimted-its website is escapesltd.com...not sure if that will post) If anything they have unique places and ideas in Asia or South America and great deals.
I went to Italy (Florence/Siena) in September and as beautiful as it was it was disappointing how expensive it was. I like good deals and being able to shop without breaking the bank.
Good luck and have fun! I did Thailand for my 30th and technically Italy was for my 40th!