LGBT Parenting

Intro

My partner, MJ, and I began the journey of adding a precious child(ren) to our family in June, 2013. We were friends in high school at least until she graduated and went off to college. We lost contact with each other, but caught back up with each other 8 years later. Since then we have been inseparable. We enjoy each other’s company and though we are too totally different people we still love seeing things from the other’s perspective. But I'm guessing no one really wants to hear how we met. We wanted to start our family about a year ago but for a number of reasons but it wasn't the right time. We kept talking about it and decided it may never be the right time, so why not start now. We met with an RE in June, 2013 and went through the blood work process, HSG, and chose a donor. So the journey is officially underway, and we are overwhelmed with joy and emotions about what has happened and what is about to take place!

Re: Intro

  • Welcome!

    Me: 30  DW (aka C): 29

    Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12

    ***CP mentioned***

    We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm.  8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy.  We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET.  I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013. 

    11/14/14 -  Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good. 

    12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2

    12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)

    1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2

     ****All Welcome!****

    We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.

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  • Welcome!  There's a TTC and a pregnancy check in every week that you can join if you'd like!
  • Welcome! This is a very supportive community - and we love to hear all about you, so no worries!
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  • Welcome! Looking forward to getting to know you! Best of luck on your journey :)

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
  • Welcome!  Looking forward to getting to know you better!
  • Welcome to this amazing group!!

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  • Welcome - and best of luck on your TTC journey :-)  
  • Hello and good luck on your first IUI cycle
    Same sex couple, Married 8/6/11
    Baby Oliver born 11/27/13

    TTC stats with donor sperm...
    IUI #1 with trigger, 1/4/13 - BFN
    IUI #2 with trigger, 2/1/13 BFN
    IUI #3 with tigger, 2/28/12 BFP EDD 11/21/13
  • Welcome! I have not been here long but already feel very welcomed by the rest of the group :)

    Lesbian couple from SW Ontario, Canada | Me: 29 + 1 DF: 44 | Together 3.5 yrs, getting married in 2015 | TTC since Jun 2013

    My Dx: PCOS, blocked fallopian tube(s), mild endometriosis & uterine septum (both removed during surgery Oct 11/13)

     

    Jun 24/13: referral to Fertility Clinic ordered by gyne

    Aug 15/13: initial consult with FS at Victoria Hospital Fertility Clinic, BW & HSG ordered 

    Aug 20/13: HSG shows one tube completely blocked, other tube slow to fill

    Sep 18/13: FU w/FS re: HSG & BW. BW normal, laser laparoscopy & hysteroscopy ordered

    Oct 11/13: Hysteroscopy, laser laparoscopy, & HSG determined I actually have a uterine septum and mild endometriosis, and that my tubes were never blocked! Septum and endo removed with laser during surgery. Post-op in 6 wks.

    Nov 26/13: Post-op - fully healed with no complications; confirmed tubes are clear and septum and endo removed. Referred to Donor Insemination program.

  • Thank you everyone for making me feel welcome!!!
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