Deep thoughts GTKY

liz4paws

Posting a deep-thoughts GTKY to liven things up this Monday afternoon!

 

What is a cause/charity you are most passionate about?

What is the song that reminds you of your struggle through IF? Explain why.

What is the song that reminds you of your spouse/SO? Explain why.

What was the happiest moment in your life?

What was the hardest moment in your life?

and last question to lighten it up a little...

What kind of PJs did you wear to sleep last night?

BeeBee08

What is a cause/charity you are most passionate about? I have done work with a lot of different "teens at risk" type charities.  The most recent thing I have become involved in is Girls.on.the.Run, for the development of self-esteem in school-aged girls. 

What is the song that reminds you of your struggle through IF? Explain why.

Untouchable, by Taylor Swift.  Why?   Because it's about wanting someone so badly but you can't imagine it ever being more than a dream:

What is the song that reminds you of your spouse/SO? Explain why.

Three Little Birds.  It reminds me of some of our happiest days lounging around together singing Bob Marley.  And every night before we go to sleep he says "everything's going to be okay".

What was the happiest moment in your life?

Wedding day.  Cliche?  But true.

What was the hardest moment in your life?

Being denied re-entry to the US after a vacation.  I wasn't able to go back to my job, my husband, my house, etc, and I really wasn't sure how my life was going to unfold after that.  (It's a really long story, and I didn't do anything bad)

and last question to lighten it up a little...

What kind of PJs did you wear to sleep last night?

 I Mr.BeeBee08 T-shirt that I had made years ago and is now all ratty. 

liz4paws

What is a cause/charity you are most passionate about?

Animal rescue, especially spay/neuter programs.

What is the song that reminds you of your struggle through IF? Explain why.

This has changed over time, but lately it's been that song "Don't you worry child" by Swedish House Mafia. The first time I heard it was in the car moments after I learned our first batch of donor embryos had shipped. Hearing the words "Don't you worry child, heaven has a plan for you" actually made me cry and made me try to hang on to the idea that there's something really great in store for me at the end of this crazy path of pain. I kept hearing it during our miscarriage too, so that's the one that comes to mind.

What is the song that reminds you of your spouse/SO? Explain why.

Rio by Duran Duran. He is really into 80s music and this always makes me think of him.

What was the happiest moment in your life?

Wedding day, for sure.

What was the hardest moment in your life?

Non IF related, the day I found out my Mom had cancer. Talk about out of left field...

and last question to lighten it up a little...

What kind of PJs did you wear to sleep last night?

A blue chemise

liz4paws

BeeBee08:

 

What was the hardest moment in your life?

Being denied re-entry to the US after a vacation.  I wasn't able to go back to my job, my husband, my house, etc, and I really wasn't sure how my life was going to unfold after that.  (It's a really long story, and I didn't do anything bad)

and last question to lighten it up a little...

 

Holy crap...that sounds like a nightmare. If you're up to telling the story, I'm super curious to hear it!

BeeBee08

liz4paws:

BeeBee08:

 

What was the hardest moment in your life?

Being denied re-entry to the US after a vacation.  I wasn't able to go back to my job, my husband, my house, etc, and I really wasn't sure how my life was going to unfold after that.  (It's a really long story, and I didn't do anything bad)

and last question to lighten it up a little...

 

Holy crap...that sounds like a nightmare. If you're up to telling the story, I'm super curious to hear it!

Haha, okay.  DH has a Greencard and had been living in the US for a long time before we met.  I moved in with him and because I am an accountant, I was able to get a TN work permit.  So, I was working there for about 3 years and I renewed it annually like I had to and all was good. 

We came home to Canada to spend some time at our cottage and when we were traveling across the border by car to fly out of Buffalo, we were told that because we are married my intentions in the US had changed and I was no longer eligible for a TN.  Then I was accused of trying to trick them becaue I didn't change my maiden name on my travel documents.  Umm...it's not illegal to keep your maiden name, but anyway.  So, I was literally told I was not allowed to cross and that my personal problem was not something they could help me with.

I had to call my Mom and get her to pick me up, LOL.  DH had to go, catch his flight back to Louisville and then pack up my car with some clothes and such (because I only had clothes from the cottage and this was in September, so it was about to get chilly) and bring it all to me.

We spent so much time with attorneys trying to figure out our best option.  I kept it from my employer for about a week and then finally had to explain why I wasnt coming back to work.  They were awesome and paid me as a contractor for a few months to keep working remotely. They even hired someone to replace me and sent her to me for training, LOL. In the end it was better for us to just move home, so I lived with my parents until I found a job.  Then DH quit his job and moved to Canada to start looking for a new job too.  It was a little insane for a while.  But, such is life.  The weirdest part was when we sold our house I couldn't even go across the border to help pack.  My MIL, Mom, and husband packed my house...I was like, "you better not let your mother pack the bedroom.  I'll die...or you'll die at my hand"

And I did change my name once we moved home

I feel like I have been lucky so far when it comes to hardship and tragedy.  While my story was difficult, it was not heartbreaking like I know some of you all have been through.  I would gladly get kicked out of my house over and over again if it meant my family could keep their health.

liz4paws

BeeBee08:

liz4paws:

BeeBee08:

 

What was the hardest moment in your life?

Being denied re-entry to the US after a vacation.  I wasn't able to go back to my job, my husband, my house, etc, and I really wasn't sure how my life was going to unfold after that.  (It's a really long story, and I didn't do anything bad)

and last question to lighten it up a little...

 

Holy crap...that sounds like a nightmare. If you're up to telling the story, I'm super curious to hear it!

Haha, okay.  DH has a Greencard and had been living in the US for a long time before we met.  I moved in with him and because I am an accountant, I was able to get a TN work permit.  So, I was working there for about 3 years and I renewed it annually like I had to and all was good. 

We came home to Canada to spend some time at our cottage and when we were traveling across the border by car to fly out of Buffalo, we were told that because we are married my intentions in the US had changed and I was no longer eligible for a TN.  Then I was accused of trying to trick them becaue I didn't change my maiden name on my travel documents.  Umm...it's not illegal to keep your maiden name, but anyway.  So, I was literally told I was not allowed to cross and that my personal problem was not something they could help me with.

I had to call my Mom and get her to pick me up, LOL.  DH had to go, catch his flight back to Louisville and then pack up my car with some clothes and such (because I only had clothes from the cottage and this was in September, so it was about to get chilly) and bring it all to me.

We spent so much time with attorneys trying to figure out our best option.  I kept it from my employer for about a week and then finally had to explain why I wasnt coming back to work.  They were awesome and paid me as a contractor for a few months to keep working remotely. They even hired someone to replace me and sent her to me for training, LOL. In the end it was better for us to just move home, so I lived with my parents until I found a job.  Then DH quit his job and moved to Canada to start looking for a new job too.  It was a little insane for a while.  But, such is life.  The weirdest part was when we sold our house I couldn't even go across the border to help pack.  My MIL, Mom, and husband packed my house...I was like, "you better not let your mother pack the bedroom.  I'll die...or you'll die at my hand"

And I did change my name once we moved home

I feel like I have been lucky so far when it comes to hardship and tragedy.  While my story was difficult, it was not heartbreaking like I know some of you all have been through.  I would gladly get kicked out of my house over and over again if it meant my family could keep their health.

That sounds absolutely awful. I would have been going nuts.... I'm sorry you had to go through it.

WindyCity33

BeeBee08:

We came home to Canada to spend some time at our cottage and when we were traveling across the border by car to fly out of Buffalo, we were told that because we are married my intentions in the US had changed and I was no longer eligible for a TN.  Then I was accused of trying to trick them becaue I didn't change my maiden name on my travel documents.  Umm...it's not illegal to keep your maiden name, but anyway.  So, I was literally told I was not allowed to cross and that my personal problem was not something they could help me with.

I worked at this port while I was in college...the stories I could tell.

Jenny952

I hope you don't mind a SAIF poster!

What is a cause/charity you are most passionate about? The Ronald McDonald House because we used it when DD spent time in the hospital.

What is the song that reminds you of your struggle through IF? Explain why. "I Just Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble.  Even now when I hear it, it reminds me just how much I loved DD before she was even here.  My favorite line is "promise you, kid, that I'll give so much more than I get..."  

What is the song that reminds you of your spouse/SO? Explain why. Any song by KISS because when we were in college, DH blew me off to go to a KISS concert.  I have teased him about it ever since and anytime a KISS song comes on, we have a laugh.

What was the happiest moment in your life? holding DD for the first time

What was the hardest moment in your life? Getting a prenatal diagnosis about  DD.  Hearing the words "your baby has many anomolies" is the worst thing I have ever experienced.

and last question to lighten it up a little...

What kind of PJs did you wear to sleep last night? a tank top and gym shorts... so exciting!

luvboston

What is a cause/charity you are most passionate about?
Lovelane therapeutic riding for kids

What is the song that reminds you of your struggle through IF? Explain why.

We all fall down by Darius Rucker
It speaks to me because it talks about all the ways you pick yourself back up and that everyone falls at some point.

What is the song that reminds you of your spouse/SO? Explain why.
Gang ham we heard it literally every time we got in the car while dating.

What was the happiest moment in your life?
When I got my first horse

What was the hardest moment in your life?
Losing my first horse and first baby

and last question to lighten it up a little...

What kind of PJs did you wear to sleep last night?
Boxers and t shirt

BrideJackie11

What is a cause/charity you are most passionate about? Make-A-Wish foundation.  It was my sorority's charity we raised money for.

What is the song that reminds you of your struggle through IF? Explain why. None anymore.  It used to be Don't you worry child but that was during FET#1 and it was a failure.

What is the song that reminds you of your spouse/SO? Explain why. Can't take my Eyes off of you by Frankie Valle from Jersey Boys.  It's our song.

What was the happiest moment in your life? My wedding day for sure.

What was the hardest moment in your life? IF-related. During beta hell- when it eventually plateau'd.  I still had hope up until that point.

and last question to lighten it up a little...

What kind of PJs did you wear to sleep last night? I just wear a t-shirt and boxers.  Not very fun at all.  Comfortable though.