@readinglove Congrats on the house. I've always wanted to like running, but I get started and i'm like "this sucks :-q" lol. I can't stick with it long enough to build any stamina. So i tend to do HIIT for my cardio. Which also kinda sucks but for a shorter amount of time! lol
Hi! I'm a registered nurse and work in an outpatient cancer center where I administer chemotherapy. I live in Wisonsin, have lived here all of my life. I love to crochet and scrapbook when I have time.
I've been here since the beginning of November.
We're TTA until June 2015 per Dr orders . I had a molar pregnancy, so my HCG has to stay at 0 for 6 months until I'm cleared to TTC again. In the mean time, I'm planning to get healthy, start working, out and getting in shape.
Together since April 2004. Married since June 19th, 2010.
BFP #1: January 31st 2012: CP.
BFP #2: June 1st 2012, Due:2/8/13. Avery was born via unplanned c section on 2/13/13.
BFP #3: Sept. 25th, 2014. Due: 6/5/15. MMC on 10/23/14. Confirmed complete molar pregnancy per D&C 10/29/14,
HCG officially negative 12/10/14. Benched until June 2015.
I'm an assistant manager of inventory for a national lighting company. I live in Richmond VA- relocated after a fire took out my entire apartment building in west Philly in 2011. I lost everything, except my 3 cats, who were all rescued in my burned out unit a month later! I'm originally from Jersey and will return to the beach for good one day if it kills me.
I've lurked on TTCAL off and on since my first loss in may but decided to join the conversation last week as I'm trying to cope with my second loss in October. Hubby and I are actively TTC, that is- if I can figure out my damn ovulation date... Probably going to start temping and charting once the holidays are over.
Thanks for starting this convo!
started TTC 3/2014 & got hitched 4/2014
husbter's a 38 y/o smarty pants phD/me? a 27 y/o cat lady extraordinaire
& we're missing our darling barnacles:
May 2014 loss @ 9 weeks, MMC, no hb found at first appointment | edd dec 4 2014
October 2014 loss @ 12 weeks, MMC measuring 10w after hearing hb @ 8w | edd apr 15, 2015
Tell me a little about yourself: Hey all! I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and love it here. Winters are fun if you find things to do out in the cold! My husband and I are both self employed. His family owns a network of radio stations and I run a private practice where I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. We have three fur-babies. All are Weimaraners. One is a foster that we are keeping for a while. He has a spinal deformity and has made so much progress since we got him. We are super workers and hardly take time for ourselves. We've never been on a vacation together in the 6+ years we've been together. We do brew beer and hard cider and thoroughly enjoy consuming both... as well as other alcoholic beverages... and coffee... all the coffee!
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?: I've been here since November 2014
Where are you in your TTC journey?: First pregnancy ended in a natural MC in the end of November. Waiting to burn the bench after AF arrives, and I get in to see a new primary care physician so I can get a referral for the OB I want. I'm also having blood work done and establishing with an MD who does not accept insurance and who is willing to look at my levels and assess my health through a holistic lens.
It was great to get to know some of you other ladies better. I am horrible with names, so I like having these GTKY things pop up often because then it helps me connect who is who!
Where there is love, there is life.
-Mahatma Gandhi-
!*All Welcome**!
Happily Every After: 05/22/2009 Me 28 The Tower Climber 27 NTNP Since January 2014 BFP #1- Nov 10, 2014 EDD July 19, 2015 MC Nov 20, 2014 (5wk 4d)
Oh this is fun!!!
I'm an assistant manager of inventory for a national lighting company. I live in Richmond VA- relocated after a fire took out my entire apartment building in west Philly in 2011. I lost everything, except my 3 cats, who were all rescued in my burned out unit a month later! I'm originally from Jersey and will return to the beach for good one day if it kills me.
I've lurked on TTCAL off and on since my first loss in may but decided to join the conversation last week as I'm trying to cope with my second loss in October. Hubby and I are actively TTC, that is- if I can figure out my damn ovulation date... Probably going to start temping and charting once the holidays are over.
Thanks for starting this convo!
You're welcome! I'm so glad so many have gotten in on it. I'm so glad your cats were okay! I started temping this month and I need to get better about temping at the same time every day. I had really wonky cycles before I started BC years ago so I'm hoping it will help me too.
My SO and I live in a small town in Mississippi, but work in another small town in Louisiana. I work in a liquor store and he works on oil rigs.
I just put my intro into this group today, but I'm not new to TB.
My SO and I started trying in February and got our bfp late July, before moving cross country. We had out miscarrage Labor Day weekend at just shy of 12 weeks. We thought we may never actively try again but decided we were ready about a month or so ago.
@jordangoodnight sorry for the post and run lol. Hanging with friends I haven't seen in over a year! I have a pekingnese/poodle mix (called a peek-a-poo) named Oliver. I don't think I mentioned this before, but I actually adopted him when he was a little older, rescuing him from a 4 year old ll l
Momma to 3 angels and two amazing children
F born June 2018 W born September 2020 #3 due November 2022
Tell me a little about yourself: Hey all! I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and love it here. Winters are fun if you find things to do out in the cold! My husband and I are both self employed. His family owns a network of radio stations and I run a private practice where I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. We have three fur-babies. All are Weimaraners. One is a foster that we are keeping for a while. He has a spinal deformity and has made so much progress since we got him. We are super workers and hardly take time for ourselves. We've never been on a vacation together in the 6+ years we've been together. We do brew beer and hard cider and thoroughly enjoy consuming both... as well as other alcoholic beverages... and coffee... all the coffee!
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?: I've been here since November 2014
Where are you in your TTC journey?: First pregnancy ended in a natural MC in the end of November. Waiting to burn the bench after AF arrives, and I get in to see a new primary care physician so I can get a referral for the OB I want. I'm also having blood work done and establishing with an MD who does not accept insurance and who is willing to look at my levels and assess my health through a holistic lens.
It was great to get to know some of you other ladies better. I am horrible with names, so I like having these GTKY things pop up often because then it helps me connect who is who!
Both of your jobs sound interesting. I love coffee too. I joke that coffee runs in my veins. lol
My SO and I live in a small town in Mississippi, but work in another small town in Louisiana. I work in a liquor store and he works on oil rigs.
I just put my intro into this group today, but I'm not new to TB.
My SO and I started trying in February and got our bfp late July, before moving cross country. We had out miscarrage Labor Day weekend at just shy of 12 weeks. We thought we may never actively try again but decided we were ready about a month or so ago.
Welcome to TTCAL. Someone else with ties to the oilfield. My husband is a pumper here in Oklahoma.
@jordangoodnight sorry for the post and run lol. Hanging with friends I haven't seen in over a year! I have a pekingnese/poodle mix (called a peek-a-poo) named Oliver. I don't think I mentioned this before, but I actually adopted him when he was a little older, rescuing him from a 4 year old ll l
My SO and I live in a small town in Mississippi, but work in another small town in Louisiana. I work in a liquor store and he works on oil rigs.
I just put my intro into this group today, but I'm not new to TB.
My SO and I started trying in February and got our bfp late July, before moving cross country. We had out miscarrage Labor Day weekend at just shy of 12 weeks. We thought we may never actively try again but decided we were ready about a month or so ago.
Welcome to TTCAL. Someone else with ties to the oilfield. My husband is a pumper here in Oklahoma.
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Yeah I'm not sure how I really feel about it. I guess one nice thing is he is home for a week straight, but I still have to work that week. the money is nice (not my main concern.) I strangely really LOVE my job, but liquor stores don't pay much so it helps I guess.
My SO and I live in a small town in Mississippi, but work in another small town in Louisiana. I work in a liquor store and he works on oil rigs.
I just put my intro into this group today, but I'm not new to TB.
My SO and I started trying in February and got our bfp late July, before moving cross country. We had out miscarrage Labor Day weekend at just shy of 12 weeks. We thought we may never actively try again but decided we were ready about a month or so ago.
Welcome to TTCAL. Someone else with ties to the oilfield. My husband is a pumper here in Oklahoma.
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Yeah I'm not sure how I really feel about it. I guess one nice thing is he is home for a week straight, but I still have to work that week. the money is nice (not my main concern.) I strangely really LOVE my job, but liquor stores don't pay much so it helps I guess.
Ya, the time away for rig work would have to be hard. It's great that you love your job though!
A little about me: My husband and I just moved back to OK 6 months ago after being gone for 6 years in North Carolina. We actually just got our offer accepted on our first house we're buying together and are getting ready to move for the second time this year (yikes!) I'm also a big runner although haven't been running quite as much lately due to some craziness at the job. MH and I have two goldens who always have to come say hello on furbaby Fridays, who we adore. We use to actually plan our vacations around the dogs (The Outer Banks where they can run on the beach, Asheville to go hiking). I work in academic medicine (not OB or anything related!).
How long have you been posting on TTCAL: I've been posting on TTCAL since October.
Where are you in your TTC journey: Well, we've been TTC for two years. My one and only BFP was following my second cycle of Clomid + TI with my RE. We found out in August, had a MMC at 8w1d in October. Took Cytotec, it seriously sucked. I'm currently drowning my sorrows in wine on CD1 following my BFFN after my first IUI cycle. Getting ready to start the Clomid insanity again on Saturday. Nothing like Clomid-rage for Christmas.
Me: 32 DH: 32
Met: 4/25/2004, Married 8/14/2010
Off BC 1/2013
TTC (actively) since 5/2013
5/2014 started testing with RE, me: HSG normal, normal AMH, no cysts; DH: great sperm
Unexplained IF + unexplained anovulation (post-pill vs hypothalamic)
@mrspipp What kind of fur babies do you have? I love animals
They are both mutts-one is a border collie/lab mix and the other is a pug mix. We just aren't sure about the mix part. I'll post pics in tomorrow's fur baby Friday!
A little about me: I work part time as an assistant to a chiropractor, but mostly I'm a SAHW. I have fibromyalgia and have been working with my docs to lessen the impact that has on my life. The latest changes have been diet, I am currently grain-free and sugar-free. I'll admit it really sucked at first, but I'm starting to get used to it. The best part is that it's really helping decrease my pain flair-ups. I love cooking and I playing with my fur baby, a 10 y/o yorkie-maltise.
How long have you been posting on TTCAL: I'm a newbie, I started posting about a week ago.
Where are you in your TTC journey:I had a natural MC of my first pregnancy earlier this month. We have been cleared to TTC, but have decided to NTNP this cycle and start TCC again next.
Hi, @jordangoodnight! Thanks for starting this. I guess it's my turn to play.
Tell me a little about yourself: My name is Mel and I'm a Maryland girl, born and bred. DH and I have been together for almost 10 years, married for 4. We actually met online right around the time I graduated from college (DH was already working full-time, he's 2 years older). I am a communications specialist for a university and write press releases, website news items, run my department's social media accounts, and whatever else my boss wants me to do. DH and I live a pretty typical life together... we spend time with friends and family, travel when we can (we're going to New Orleans next month), etc. We have a furbaby, Sophie (a Jack Russell/chihuahua mix, pictured in my avatar), who is such a sweetheart. We adopted her last January and she has filled our lives with so much joy (seriously, didn't think I could love a dog this much).
Oh, and I've always loved reading (mostly fiction). Right now, I'm very into YA dystopian lit, but I also love the classics, like "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Great Gatsby." I'm currently reading "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown.
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?: Since the beginning of November 2014.
Where are you in your TTC journey?: My first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage in September 2014 (I had a D&C Sept. 30). I was devastated. DH and I are officially off the bench this month, so we'll see what the future holds.
* Me: 31, DH: 33 * Married 10.16.10 * Parents of our furbaby Sophie *
"Everybody here has got a story to tell. Everybody's been through their own hell. There's nothing too special about getting hurt, but getting over it that takes the work. Because one way or another, we all need each other. Nothing's going to turn out the way you thought it would. Friends and lovers, don't you duck and cover because everything comes out the way it should in the end." -Glen Phillips, "Duck and Cover"
A little about me: My husband and I just moved back to OK 6 months ago after being gone for 6 years in North Carolina. We actually just got our offer accepted on our first house we're buying together and are getting ready to move for the second time this year (yikes!) I'm also a big runner although haven't been running quite as much lately due to some craziness at the job. MH and I have two goldens who always have to come say hello on furbaby Fridays, who we adore. We use to actually plan our vacations around the dogs (The Outer Banks where they can run on the beach, Asheville to go hiking). I work in academic medicine (not OB or anything related!).
How long have you been posting on TTCAL: I've been posting on TTCAL since October.
Where are you in your TTC journey: Well, we've been TTC for two years. My one and only BFP was following my second cycle of Clomid + TI with my RE. We found out in August, had a MMC at 8w1d in October. Took Cytotec, it seriously sucked. I'm currently drowning my sorrows in wine on CD1 following my BFFN after my first IUI cycle. Getting ready to start the Clomid insanity again on Saturday. Nothing like Clomid-rage for Christmas.
Another Okie Nice to meet you. Its great that you travel with your dogs! My family always gets a bit stressed about leaving our animals. We tend to travel in a pack and we all have pets... Good luck at Christmas!
A little about me: I work part time as an assistant to a chiropractor, but mostly I'm a SAHW. I have fibromyalgia and have been working with my docs to lessen the impact that has on my life. The latest changes have been diet, I am currently grain-free and sugar-free. I'll admit it really sucked at first, but I'm starting to get used to it. The best part is that it's really helping decrease my pain flair-ups. I love cooking and I playing with my fur baby, a 10 y/o yorkie-maltise.
How long have you been posting on TTCAL: I'm a newbie, I started posting about a week ago.
Where are you in your TTC journey:I had a natural MC of my first pregnancy earlier this month. We have been cleared to TTC, but have decided to NTNP this cycle and start TCC again next.
@nicnackmama I'm glad your fibromyalgia is getting better. I bet your pup is a sweetie. My mom has two miniature yorkies and they're so lovable.
Hi, @jordangoodnight! Thanks for starting this. I guess it's my turn to play.
Tell me a little about yourself: My name is Mel and I'm a Maryland girl, born and bred. DH and I have been together for almost 10 years, married for 4. We actually met online right around the time I graduated from college (DH was already working full-time, he's 2 years older). I am a communications specialist for a university and write press releases, website news items, run my department's social media accounts, and whatever else my boss wants me to do. DH and I live a pretty typical life together... we spend time with friends and family, travel when we can (we're going to New Orleans next month), etc. We have a furbaby, Sophie (a Jack Russell/chihuahua mix, pictured in my avatar), who is such a sweetheart. We adopted her last January and she has filled our lives with so much joy (seriously, didn't think I could love a dog this much).
Oh, and I've always loved reading (mostly fiction). Right now, I'm very into YA dystopian lit, but I also love the classics, like "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Great Gatsby." I'm currently reading "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown.
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?: Since the beginning of November 2014.
Where are you in your TTC journey?: My first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage in September 2014 (I had a D&C Sept. 30). I was devastated. DH and I are officially off the bench this month, so we'll see what the future holds.
You're welcome! My husband and I went to NOLA in March. We mostly just wandered around without a plan but it was great. I hope you enjoy it. YA is my typical niche also. lol
I am a Southern girl, complete with the thick accent, that I may or may not play up to make people look at me weird. We have to get enjoyment somewhere people. Don't judge me. Born and raised in Alabama. I work as a Parent Educator and do home visits with my clients. I am really sarcastic, but people think I am funny so it's like this:
How long have you been here (TTCAL)? I have been here since October 2013, so a little over a year.
Where are you in your TTC journey? We are IF now, which sucks. Since our first loss my body has systematically failed me. Right now, we are taking a treatment break, which sucks and scares me. So, we are all natural right now and my body is going WTF?
@Kateisoptimistic You're welcome I think it's so fun that you get to travel for work. Good luck on your appointment next week!
@megrae12 I have a sarcastic sense of humor too. Nothing better than a little sarcasm. lol I hope your body gets all lined out soon.
@mrsjac1210 Congrats on your wedding cake! I love boxers. We had one growing up. We've had so many dogs lol. He was solid white except for a brown spot on one eye. His name was Cooper and he was the best dog. I'm on the two month bench too... Also waiting on AF two. Hopefully we can burn them soon!
Tell me a little about yourself: I live in Central NY and I'm a Software Engineer. It sounds fancy, but it's really boring. I've been married since 9/2007 and met my DH online. I like to cook and spend time outdoors, although not in the winter.
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?: I've been here since July 2013
Where are you in your TTC journey?: Just trying on our own right now since my 2nd loss. We might go back to the RE in 2015, but we aren't sure that we want to go through medicated cycles again.
TTC #3 since 8/2012 DX Endometriosis 2/2002 (lost left tube due to a cyst), PCOS 6/2010 BFP - 10/18/2012, EDD - 6/26/2013, Baby Girl lost at 22 weeks (T21), D&E 2/15/2013 BFP - 4/23/2014, EDD - 1/2/2015 Twin Boys lost at 12 weeks, M/C 6/25/2014 My charthereAll ALers welcome!
A little about me: I work as an insurance agent in coastal Georgia. My dad is the principal agent and it is a family run business. Working with my parents everyday has its ups and downs but mostly ups. I have to remind myself how fortunate I am to spend time with them everyday. My DH is an engineer at a paper mill which is why our laundry room permanently smells. We have a beagle named Tucker who is 3 years old. My hobbies include dancing, shopping, and spending time with our friends. Also, we have a few guilty pleasure t.v. shows such as Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Surivor, and my DH loves Bar Rescue. That is all I have for now. If you wanna know anything else just ask
How long have you been posting on TTCAL: I'm still fairly new. I have been posting since my CP in October 2014.
Where are you in your TTC journey:My DH and I are "officially" starting to try again in the new year which is now less than two weeks away. I think my game plan will be to use OPKs and start temping.
P.S. I was going to do this last night but was mobile and long posts annoy me to type on my phone.
Me: 26 DH:28
TTC - Sept 2014
# 1 BFP - October 5, 2014 EDD June 5, 2015 CP - October 14, 2014
TTCAL January Siggy Challenge: Animal Interactions in the Snow
Tell me a little about yourself: I have always lived in Florida. I love it. I speak German. I work in a high school. DH and I have 2 Gordon Setters: Amy and Reggie. They are 11 and 12 years old.
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?: I started lurking in mid-September when my mc began. I started posting in mid-October when the mc ended.
Where are you in your TTC journey?:
I had my first mc 8 years ago. I went on bc, nuvaring, after that. DH and I decided in July we were ready to try. We lost in at week 9. I am mid-way through my second of three benched cycles before trying again.
Me: 31 DH: 36 Dated Since ‘02, Married in ‘06 BFP#1 05/16/06, EDD01/16/07, MC 06/12/06 at 8 weeks BFP #2 08/14/14, EDD 04/22/15, MC 09/17/14 at 9 weeks
@catvaughn5002 I agree, working with family is mostly pretty great.
@flyoffeve It's very cool that you speak German. Some of my cousins speak German, my uncle moved over from Germany when he was young and they travel back to Germany every other year to visit family and friends.
Re: GTKY: I still feel like the new kid :)
I'm an assistant manager of inventory for a national lighting company. I live in Richmond VA- relocated after a fire took out my entire apartment building in west Philly in 2011. I lost everything, except my 3 cats, who were all rescued in my burned out unit a month later! I'm originally from Jersey and will return to the beach for good one day if it kills me.
I've lurked on TTCAL off and on since my first loss in may but decided to join the conversation last week as I'm trying to cope with my second loss in October. Hubby and I are actively TTC, that is- if I can figure out my damn ovulation date... Probably going to start temping and charting once the holidays are over.
Thanks for starting this convo!
I'm an attorney for an energy company, and live in Louisiana. I really love traveling, college football,and wine
I've been on TTCAL since August.
We've been TTC since January. I've had 2 m/c- one in May, one in August. We are actively TTC again, while being monitored by an RE.
Hey all! I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and love it here. Winters are fun if you find things to do out in the cold! My husband and I are both self employed. His family owns a network of radio stations and I run a private practice where I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. We have three fur-babies. All are Weimaraners. One is a foster that we are keeping for a while. He has a spinal deformity and has made so much progress since we got him. We are super workers and hardly take time for ourselves. We've never been on a vacation together in the 6+ years we've been together. We do brew beer and hard cider and thoroughly enjoy consuming both... as well as other alcoholic beverages... and coffee... all the coffee!
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?:
I've been here since November 2014
Where are you in your TTC journey?:
First pregnancy ended in a natural MC in the end of November. Waiting to burn the bench after AF arrives, and I get in to see a new primary care physician so I can get a referral for the OB I want. I'm also having blood work done and establishing with an MD who does not accept insurance and who is willing to look at my levels and assess my health through a holistic lens.
It was great to get to know some of you other ladies better. I am horrible with names, so I like having these GTKY things pop up often because then it helps me connect who is who!
!*All Welcome**!
Me 28 The Tower Climber 27
NTNP Since January 2014
BFP #1- Nov 10, 2014 EDD July 19, 2015 MC Nov 20, 2014 (5wk 4d)
I just put my intro into this group today, but I'm not new to TB.
My SO and I started trying in February and got our bfp late July, before moving cross country. We had out miscarrage Labor Day weekend at just shy of 12 weeks. We thought we may never actively try again but decided we were ready about a month or so ago.
W born September 2020
#3 due November 2022
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Yeah I'm not sure how I really feel about it. I guess one nice thing is he is home for a week straight, but I still have to work that week.
Another Okie
@megrae12 I have a sarcastic sense of humor too. Nothing better than a little sarcasm.
I hope your body gets all lined out soon.
@mrsjac1210 Congrats on your wedding cake! I love boxers. We had one growing up. We've had so many dogs lol. He was solid white except for a brown spot on one eye. His name was Cooper and he was the best dog. I'm on the two month bench too... Also waiting on AF two. Hopefully we can burn them soon!
I live in Central NY and I'm a Software Engineer. It sounds fancy, but it's really boring. I've been married since 9/2007 and met my DH online. I like to cook and spend time outdoors, although not in the winter.
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?:
I've been here since July 2013
Where are you in your TTC journey?:
Just trying on our own right now since my 2nd loss. We might go back to the RE in 2015, but we aren't sure that we want to go through medicated cycles again.
DX Endometriosis 2/2002 (lost left tube due to a cyst), PCOS 6/2010
BFP - 10/18/2012, EDD - 6/26/2013, Baby Girl lost at 22 weeks (T21), D&E 2/15/2013
BFP - 4/23/2014, EDD - 1/2/2015 Twin Boys lost at 12 weeks, M/C 6/25/2014
My chart here All ALers welcome!
Tell me a little about yourself:
I have always lived in Florida. I love it. I speak German. I work in a high school. DH and I have 2 Gordon Setters: Amy and Reggie. They are 11 and 12 years old.
How long have you been here (TTCAL)?:
I started lurking in mid-September when my mc began. I started posting in mid-October when the mc ended.
Where are you in your TTC journey?:
I had my first mc 8 years ago. I went on bc, nuvaring, after that. DH and I decided in July we were ready to try. We lost in at week 9. I am mid-way through my second of three benched cycles before trying again.
Me: 31 DH: 36
Dated Since ‘02, Married in ‘06
BFP#1 05/16/06, EDD01/16/07, MC 06/12/06 at 8 weeks
BFP #2 08/14/14, EDD 04/22/15, MC 09/17/14 at 9 weeks
My Chart