Here's the latest on the DC situation... An e-mail from our friend, who met with the birth mom:Met the birth mom, what a hoot that was, brought up the option of adoption and showed her your profile, she stated she thought you'd make wonderful parents, but she wasn't ready to give him up for adoption, … Continue reading Always a bridesmaid…

My dear friend "irl" (in real life) S @ Infertility Sucks! Has been through a LOT in her journey to be a mom. Like us, she and her husband have yet to actually achieve that goal.Her latest post talks about dealing with life on a daily basis; her fourth holiday season with still no child, … Continue reading the sucky part of the holidays…

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } the bounty - I think I made a bit too much..., originally uploaded by shellipsm. I made everything except the square thing at the forefront. (Janette's rice casserole, THANK YOU Janette for making this … Continue reading the bounty – I think I made a bit too much…

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Thanksgiving in progress...., originally uploaded by shellipsm.

We were supposed to go THE biggest lesbian party of the year tonight. I look forward to it every year - the night before thanksgiving, Shescape hosts a FABOO bash! In my younger years (koff, koff), I'd be there till 3am drinking and dancing the night away. Again, in my younger days, I had been … Continue reading the great divide…

I will more than likely not be posting tomorrow, but if I am, PHEW, it means I got all of the cooking done!One of my on-line supprot groups started a list - top ten things to be grateful for. The first few were easy, then it got hard. But it was a good excercise, as … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving…

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } the bird is in the brine..., originally uploaded by shellipsm. Here's the visual to what I was describing yesterday. I'll add more ice when I get home from work,(and I actually added some ice … Continue reading the bird is in the brine…

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } stuffing, done!, originally uploaded by shellipsm. Saute onions, scallions in olive oil, add mushrooms, veggie broth, cooked brown and wild rice, and seasonings. Stir it up, then put it in the fridge for the … Continue reading stuffing, done!

Faith 63% amorality, 54% passion, 36% spirituality, 36% selflessness Faith is a powerhouse, and you might be, too. Passion-driven, down-to-earth, and willing to do what it takes to get things done and have a good time doing them, she is tough and sexy. Now, this test didn't rate your sexiness, but with these kinds of … Continue reading Which Buffy Character are YOU!

Firstly, go over to my dear gal, S and share some love, BIG time - IVF #2=BFN, and that's after a +FET, that resulted in an m/c. (If the "lingo" is foreign to you, suffice it to say - it sucks, and go send her some sugar!) Love you, S. Truly. Enjoy the sushi and … Continue reading sharin’ some love…