1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from...
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where
are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF?
Charting/temping?
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww
when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies
in your 2ww?
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
***siggy/ticker warning***Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC
@6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015
@36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
Re: Weekly Check In
two years ttc
I am 2dp5dt ( I think it is technically a 6 day transfer but that stuff confuses me). I just wrapped up my 48 hours of bedrest. I thought I would enjoy it more but it got old pretty fast. I am now up and able to light activities so I am going to run a few errands. I took the whole day off so back to work tomorrow. As for symptoms my main symptom is I am super gassy and have a mild crampy feeling. My boobs are sore but I am on PIO injections so that isn't abnormal. Not sure when I will test. Maybe start Monday. EmotionallyI don't know how to feel. Moments I feel super confident and positive and other times I feel like it isn't going to work. Trying to stay positive!
QOTD: i melt just looking in my husbands beautiful eyes his but is super nice too though his sense of humor is what I find most sexy though.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
1. URMySunshine77 from Northern California
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? TTC#1 and only since September 2013
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
We had our first consult and had an US on day 13 showing two eggs ready to pop. Had my LH surge on day 14. Tried on days 12-14. I'm an OPK and Pre-Seed kind of girl.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I'm semi-hopeful. I'm also semi-dying of suspense! Gaaaaaah.
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
1. Becky from Pitts
2. Started with RE 4/11
3. DE FET #1
4. Just on estrace right now
5. Very scared not really knowing if this truly is our last cycle if this doesn't work.
QOTW: His eyes and his smile.
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
1- kindershlitz/MI
2-TTC #2 10th cycle
3- seeing OB again in June if not successful
4-2ww. Feeling weird but I'm sure it's in my head
5- good timing so trying to stay positive!
Qotw- his eyes are beautiful light blue, and intelligence.
2. 18 months TTC#1
3. Not much. Just tracking CM.
4. 2ww. Tested and BFN this morning. I'm 10dpo, so it might be early...but I doubt it. Lost 10lbs though! So I'm halfway to goal for IUI to happen! I have lots of cramping too. And a HUGE crying jag last night. But could be PMS.
5. Not very hopeful. But there is a glimmer.
QOTW:
Those baby-blues get me everytime. And in the summer when he goes BLONDE because he works outside in the sun. Yum! But most of all, he makes me laugh. Oh and do we laugh. I'm actually tearing up thinking about how much I love him for that. It's a love that runs deep, very deep.
Me: 40 DH: 38
TTC since November 2012
Elias (Eli) born 9/2/17 at 7:07pm weight 8lbs 10oz and 20.5 inches long!!
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
1. Liz from Long Island, ny
2. Ttc #3, 8+ years not preventing, over a year of active trying(2 MC's since last march).
3. Going au natural. Taking prenatals, DHA and b12.
4. With all the wedding craziness I never did any opk's so I'm guessing I have already O'd. AF is due around June third so I guess I'm in the 2ww..
5. I don't think I am ever very hopeful but I did get some on Friday and Wednesday so that's something to celebrate.
QOTW:
I think I love my husband most for being such a wonderful father. My daughter was 2 when we started dating so we didn't have a typical relationship. But I saw back then that he had such a wonderful heart. Physically I love that he is built like a Mac truck. He isn't tall but his shoulders are broad and his legs are like tree trunks.
There are so many woman doing IUI/IVF and I want to wish them all the best if luck
And @soontobeshrader way to go with the 10lb loss.
Me:39, DH:40
DD born 8/96, DS born 8/04
TTC#3
NTNP since 2006, active trying 1/13
Natural M/C 3/13 at 7 weeks
CP 2/14
All welcome
Good Luck everyone! Let's hope those BFPs keep coming.
1. lcwed, Lisa, TX
2. How long have you been TTC#2 for 5 months.
3. What are you doing this cycle? Fertility Friend and Wondfo OPK.
4. Where are you in your cycle? CD 15 and waiting to O. Everything but the dang OPK tells me it will be happening. @ URMySunshine77 we should be true cycle buddies this month.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? Right now anxious. Timing is good, but bothered about not being able to turn an OPK yet, my test line isn't even darkening. I will feel better when FF confirms O with a temp rise. If we don't get pregnant it is not from lack of trying this month.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other? I love his patience and the realistic way he looks at everything. His smile and blue eyes make my stomach flutter and the way he is with DD makes my heart melt. I couldn't ask for a more perfect husband for me or dad for DD.
Me 36 DH 39
BFP 11/28/14 ~ MMC 12/29/14
TTCAL Siggy Challenge
1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from...
Davie813, Chicago
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
6th cycle TTC#2
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
Have an appointment with OB next week for further testing and RE referral. Natural cycles so far, with charting, temping, opks, lots of supplements, preseed, and acupuncture.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
CD4
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Not very hopeful. DH and I will still observe Sex Week, but we're concentrating more on improving our general health so we'll be well-prepared for treatment with the RE.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
His smile. Also, he has furry arms (I like this), and I love the way he smells. Did I just call him smelly and hairy? Plus, he's amazingly supportive of me and curious about the world (people, things, ideas) in a way I find very sexy.
Me: 41, DH: 45
DD, 6/15/2013
TTC #2 beginning January 2014
AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
July 2014: IUI #1. Follistim + Pregnyl. 2 follicles--BFN
September 2014: IUI #2. Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone. 4(?) follicles--BFN
October 2014: IUI #3. More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone. 4 follicles--BFP! Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158. M/C 11/1/14
December 2014: IVF #1. Microdose Lupron protocol. 9R, 9M, 9F. 3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
August 2015: IVF #3. 14R, 13M, 11F. Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing. 3 normals. FET planned for 10/2015.
My Ovulation Chart
1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from... Kelley in Georgia
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? I'm very blessed, ttc #6 first cycle after lo's birth
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping? First pp cycle so nothing yet, we will not pursue medication/RE's, etc.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? cd3
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) I'm excited to be on the march forward, not anticipating anything happening for a while but hopeful to be pg before the end of 2014!
Davie813- love what you said! I love my husband's arm, face and chest hair! I think manly men are sexy!
My dh has beautiful grey blue eyes and the biggest heart in the world. I love the way he loves me!
Ts and P's for those that are in the 2ww!
1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from... Jennifer from Texas
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? TTC #2 since October of 2012. Fifteen cycles since miscarriage.
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping? Okay, so I've been MIA for the past month or so...I apologize and know I have popped in a couple of times and checked on all of you. I put off going to the RE. I temped/charted half-heartedly, and ran out of OPKs.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? I tested on Tuesday morning and got a very faint second line on a Wondfo. Yesterday morning I got a + on a FRER. This morning's line was a little darker, if that means anything.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) I am very cautious about this BFP, mainly because it is one of my ugliest charts, mediocre timing, and most of all...I've been spotting. I'm pretty down, to be honest. This is the first hint of a positive pregnancy test I've had since October of 2012. This is our fifteenth cycle after miscarriage. It feels like a bit of a fluke. I had two or three days of bad diarrhea last week and bled a little on cycle day 8 and 9, (and a little more since). The only thing I can attribute a positive to is MAYBE a change in my thyroid hormone? I got back on name brand Levoxyl back in March. I was on Synthroid since the miscarriage, and it never worked as well for me, which is ridiculous because it is supposed to be the same basic medication.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other? I love my husband's kind eyes.
Radiantly, from Brooklyn
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
TTC#1 since August last year at our honeymoon, but actively trying with lots of BDing and temp/OPK since around Christmas. Had a couple months off due to travel.
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
This month, I'm thinking of adding something, maybe Mucinex. Any advice on that ladies?
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from...
tlc35 from Louisiana
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
TTC#1 for 3 months
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
Temping and charting
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
Waiting to O. Just finished AF
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Just nervous about the whole thing. A girl who got married a few months after me announced on FB today that they are expecting in November which sucked for me because that is our loss EDD.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
He is brilliant without being superior about it.
DH: 45
BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14
BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo
Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
All welcome
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
DH: 45
BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14
BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo
Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
All welcome
We're at 2 1/2 years TTC#2
This was an oral meds IUI cycle for us. I think our last one. We're thinking we'll do a couple of natural cycles while meeting our prereqs for an IVF try this summer. I'm still really conflicted, though. We probably need to talk more about our decisions when I'm not so darn hormonal.
I'm on CD 25, with a BFN on CD 23 and AF symptoms. AF should arrive tomorrow.
**child mentioned**
While I know you're not really out until AF shows, I knew on Monday that this was a BFN cycle. I'm feeling sad, anxious and generally out of sorts. Also ridiculously weepy about things like my DDs graduation from preschool in to PreK. Its hard to sort out how much is the hormones and how much is the situation.
QOTW: After 15 years, I still find my husband crazy sexy. Strong shoulders, fabulous blue eyes with smile lines, curly hair... its a package that really works for me. But, recently, my heart swells with love for him every time he demonstrates how much he appreciates and values my contribution to our family as a stay at home Mom. Particularly as she pushes 4 and many people in our life don't understand why I'm not returning to my career. (Of course, most of them assume we've decided not to have more kids, since we don't have one yet.)
Insert gif @lcwed (I am mobile and can't figure it out) :-*
Me:39, DH:40
DD born 8/96, DS born 8/04
TTC#3
NTNP since 2006, active trying 1/13
Natural M/C 3/13 at 7 weeks
CP 2/14
All welcome
Me 36 DH 39
BFP 11/28/14 ~ MMC 12/29/14
TTCAL Siggy Challenge
My Ovulation Chart
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? TTC #3 for 9mths.
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping? Getting well after a mmc at 12 weeks turned into a medical emergency. No plans to TTC for 3mths ish.
Positive news from Dr that no reason to think any future pregnancies are at any higher risk of haemmorrhaging.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other? His kindness
Elizabeth 5yrs old Jane 3yrs old
Thanks ladies for the encouragement. Just 10lbs to go and I'm off to the RE for my first IUI!! So excited!
Me: 40 DH: 38
TTC since November 2012
Elias (Eli) born 9/2/17 at 7:07pm weight 8lbs 10oz and 20.5 inches long!!
2. TTC#1
3. I'm back to temping again, and we have our IVF booked for July
4. I'm on CD 17, and Od on CD 14 for the first time in ages, normally it's closer to CD 16.
QOTW: Her laugh. She laughs more than anybody else I know, and it's actually amazing. It's like a witches cackle.
@soontobeschrader - Congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work, girl!
@Lady2010 - Your beta's look awesome!! SO SO happy for you!!
I'd love to respond to all of you, but I'm at work so I hope the best for everyone! I look forward to checking the board every day.
1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from...
Tat2Mami - Northern California
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
TTC #2 - 3rd Cycle
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
Ovia App - Going to try OPK this month.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
CD 11 - According to a couple of apps I have, I'm supposed to O today, tomorrow, or Sunday! 8-|
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I don't know how I feel.. Hopeful, but don't want to be disappointed. I'm anxious about having my gallbladder removed on the 2nd. Just hate the recovery afterwards, but I'll be glad not to have the pain any more.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other
Definitely his sense of humor. I've known my DH since 7th grade and he has always been hilarious! However, he is also attractive and although he can have a tough exterior, he has the biggest, most kindest heart.
BFP- 10-16-14 EDD 6/13/15: MC 12-1-14
ewenner from Illinois
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
TTC #1 since about September 2013
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
Charting/temping, pre-natal vitamins, and DH just started some fancy vitamins the RE recommended.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
CD22. I guess technically in the 2WW, but I don't feel like we're "in" this month.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I think we're out. I have had so much job stress recently, so my cycle was weirder than usual (if that's possible for someone with irregular cycles), DH hasn't been feeling well, and we only BD once during what might have been my fertile window.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
@jchickiem, congratulations! H&H 9 mo!
Me: 41, DH: 45
DD, 6/15/2013
TTC #2 beginning January 2014
AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
July 2014: IUI #1. Follistim + Pregnyl. 2 follicles--BFN
September 2014: IUI #2. Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone. 4(?) follicles--BFN
October 2014: IUI #3. More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone. 4 follicles--BFP! Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158. M/C 11/1/14
December 2014: IVF #1. Microdose Lupron protocol. 9R, 9M, 9F. 3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
August 2015: IVF #3. 14R, 13M, 11F. Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing. 3 normals. FET planned for 10/2015.
My Ovulation Chart
1. Your Name or Screen Name ( not full names) and State you are from...
vballgirl78- Wisconsin
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
TTC #2 since March, 2013.... We had a loss in August. (12th cycle overall, 7th cycle AL)
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
Charting with FF/temping every morning
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
12 dpo... pretty sure AF is coming soon... I tested yesterday and it was a BFN, I've had 2 days now of minimal spotting. No other symptoms to report
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
Almost positive we are out, which makes me really sad... I allowed myself to get hopeful. Hoping AF arrives soon so we can move on to the next cycle.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?
BFP #2: 7/24/13, MC: 8/28/13 @8weeks, 3days
Me 36 DH 39
BFP 11/28/14 ~ MMC 12/29/14
TTCAL Siggy Challenge
ciara - indiana
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
TTC #1 since Nov 2013
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
Pre-natal vitamins, baby aspirin, progesterone cream, had an acupuncture appointment before O. Have an appointment with the doctor this afternoon to make sure all is normal.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
DPO 8, just little aches on the left side, but that's normal, not much otherwise.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
I feel pretty good. I honestly think that everything is fine with me so I'm not sure if it's a waste of time/money to go see the doctor. It's taken other people a year to get preggers, so maybe I'm jumping the gun.
QOTW:
What is your favorite feature about your spouse/significant other?