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We are trying for a baby!

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Hey all!! My wife of one week but gf of 4 years and I have our first dr apt tomorrow afternoon to find out more about having a baby. We are beyond excited. We are hoping that this isn't a long progress.... Anyone have iui ( insemination) success stories or any loving words or advice for us:). Thanks. <3
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Re: We are trying for a baby!

  • ATXmommasATXmommas member
    Hello there and congrats on starting this journey!  If you stick around, you'll see that there are a wide range of success stories on here, ranging from one-time at home insemination success to miracle IVF babies after a long road of TTC.  Lots of folks still on their journey, which you can learn more about on the TTC thread each Monday.  It is a great support system and place to share your experiences and ask questions.  That said, many of us have had success with IUI, albeit with some hiccups and disappointments along the way.  If you have any particular questions, people are happy to share their experiences and knowledge they have gained along the way.

    And, here is a link to a thread from a couple months ago, which has most of the regular posters' stories in it - https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12083912/group-intros-come-one-come-all/p1.

    Best of luck to you, and I hope you decide to stick around and become part of our little corner of the web!
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  • lamaitresselamaitresse member
    Welcome!! And congratulations first on your marriage, and second on starting the TTC journey!

    My fiancee and I just started this process in June; so far it's been a bit of a bumpy ride, but as @ATXmommas mentioned above, everybody's journey is different. You'll find lots of support here so I hope you stick around! :)

    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.

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  • StacyLH24StacyLH24 member
    Welcome! Congratulations on your marriage :).

    We have a TTC check-in thread every Monday. Please join us so we can get to know you and more about your journey. As PP have stated, you will find a lot of support here.

    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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  • KH826KH826 member
    Welcome, congratulations on your marriage, and congratulations on taking your first steps in trying to grow your family. As other posters have already said there are a lot of varied experiences here on this board, so you will see a little bit of everything. Best of luck at your first dr's appointment, and please keep us posted on your progress. Look forward to getting to know you :)

    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*********
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  • JazibelJazibel member
    Welcome and I hope you have a great appointment today - this is a great community.  Congrats on starting you TTC journey!!
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  • doodah1013doodah1013 member
    Go get 'em tiger!  Glad to see your excitement.  This is a great place to look for support, and a laugh or two every now and then!

    Baby Hayden Frances born 12/20/14 at 11:11 a.m...  Our perfect little miracle.  Here's how we got here:

    My lovely wife:

    5 IUI's January 2013-June 2013- 3 Cycles with Clomid- BFN

     

    Myself: Genderqueer guy who hopped in the driver's seat of the baby making train

    IUI #6- 7/23- Monitored and Trigger on Day 12, with one 16mm follicle and one 18mm follicle- BFN

    IUI #7- 8/21- Not monitored, 50mg Clomid- BFN

    September and October: Missed Cycles due to vacation and a Half Marathon

    IUI #8- Monitored and triggered on day 15, with one 23x18mm follicle- BFN on 11/19/2013

    December:  Moved onto to see an RE to make a good plan.

    IUI #9- 1/1/2014 Natural Cycle, BFP on 1/15/2014,  6W Ultra-Sound Reveals nothing in Gestation Sack... Natural M/C at 7W, 2/3/2014

    IUI #10 3/21/2014- Natural Cycle- BFP on 4/1/2014 (please don't be an April Fools.  Beta #1 13dpiui- 48, Beta #2 16dpiui- 416, Beta #3 1018...

    1st Ultrasound- 4/22/2014- 6w4d HB- 134!

    Check out my Blog at: http://pregnantboithinksoutloud.blogspot.com/ 

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