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TWW post (week of 7/27 - 8/2)

Hi everyone!  This is a two week wait post for anyone who is in or soon will be in the TWW. Tell us your symptoms (no matter how crazy they may be!), how many DPO you are, and when/if you'll test. Good luck everyone!
*** Child & current pregnancy mentioned ***
Me - 41 (PCOS), Hubby - 43 (healthy)
7/2013 - Sweet baby girl born (Clomid + TI)
3/2014 - TTC #2, return to RE 7/2014
12/2015: IVF #1 transferred two great looking embryos - BFP!
First ultrasound: TWO beautiful little heartbeats!!
Harmony: negative; level 2: babies look great and are boy/girl! :) 
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Re: TWW post (week of 7/27 - 8/2)

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    *Previous Child Mentioned*

    Soooo .. I have no idea what my body is doing ... but I had some hope yesterday. Here is what is going on.

    - I am exhibiting peri menopause symptoms (Hot and cold flashes). I am still waiting for tests to come back to confirm.
    - I had an estrogen surge from CD14-18, and an LH surge on CD19. So FF friend is assuming I ovulated on CD19.
    - We only had BMS on CD14 and DH got sick. So, I was writing this month off ... though still hopeful... anything can happen.
    - YESTERDAY However, CD26- 5DPO, I had a little surprise. I had a very small amount of spotting that might be implantation bleeding. 2 years ago implantation bleeding was a  bit heavier ... so I am not sure if that is what I am looking at.

    The earliest I can test is Wednesday assuming that 2-3 days after implantation there will be enough HCG to be detected .. I am trying not to overthink this and make assumptions ... one can make themselves crazy over analyzing :).

    **Child and Loss Mentioned**

    ~~~God's Promises are Good and True! ~~~

     Baby boy born 6/3/13 after 13 cycles :)
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    @efhoping2010 a line is a line, and two different tests...you're pg!!! CONGRATULATIONS! <:-P
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    10dpo today.
    Gonna test again either tonight or tomorrow.
    BFN 8dpo & 9dpo.

    Having a lot of symptoms actually, but the reassuring ones are the flu-like feelings with extremely sore and sensitive nipples.

    Hope my body isn't faking me out!
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    WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!! Lines don't lie! :)

    Update: very very very faint second line on FRER yesterday evening 3dp5dt FET

    This morning 4dp5dt FET Negative Digi but another very very faint second line on FRER????

    https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/index.php?p=2


    **Child and Loss Mentioned**

    ~~~God's Promises are Good and True! ~~~

     Baby boy born 6/3/13 after 13 cycles :)
    Angel Baby Loss November 2018.
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    Praying for a good report :).

    10dpo today. Gonna test again either tonight or tomorrow. BFN 8dpo & 9dpo. Having a lot of symptoms actually, but the reassuring ones are the flu-like feelings with extremely sore and sensitive nipples. Hope my body isn't faking me out!

    **Child and Loss Mentioned**

    ~~~God's Promises are Good and True! ~~~

     Baby boy born 6/3/13 after 13 cycles :)
    Angel Baby Loss November 2018.
      Daisypath Anniversary tickers Follow Me on Pinterest
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    OMG @efhoping2010!!!  A line is a line!!  Congratulations lady!!!  
    *** Child & current pregnancy mentioned ***
    Me - 41 (PCOS), Hubby - 43 (healthy)
    7/2013 - Sweet baby girl born (Clomid + TI)
    3/2014 - TTC #2, return to RE 7/2014
    12/2015: IVF #1 transferred two great looking embryos - BFP!
    First ultrasound: TWO beautiful little heartbeats!!
    Harmony: negative; level 2: babies look great and are boy/girl! :) 
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    Thanks @emsmama15 and @thistle8677 (also hoping all those symptoms add up to a BFP for you)!

    Looking good @efhoping2010 ! Keep us posted!

    @HisPromisIsTrue thinking good thoughts for you!

    Many many fingers and toes crossed for all of us...
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    Well TECHNICALLY since AF isn't here yet I am in the TWW

    However. Temp dropped this morning. 3 days early. Looks like I'm out. 

    This was a shorter than norm LP for me. mine is usually 13 days and I am only 11DPO.
    I texted H that my temp dropped and then started crying. ugh. 

    Im guessing though that AF will arrive today though.....i guess that maybe means we just gt an earlier start this next time....

    SIGGY WARNING
    Me 38   DH 34
    married 05-21-11 
    started TTC right away






    BFP- 10-16-14 EDD 6/13/15: MC 12-1-14 
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    Congrats @efhoping2010!!

    I'm going into TWW tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I O'd today. I am only using cheapo OPK. My second line was slightly lighter today (after solid + yesterday) and I'm new to keeping up with it. Got my BD on yesterday but not sure if it will happen tonight since DH is STILL struggling with not feeling well. I am SO restless today! I can't stand myself. Lol I hope the next 2 weeks isn't going to be like this but I'm sure it will.

    Prayers for all of you and fx!
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    OMG @efhoping2010!! A line is a line!! Keep us updated!!

    Fingers crossed @Tomerine, @thistle8677, @HisPromisIsTrue and @lyssaroony

    Sorry that this cycle didn't work out @KirstenAlecia

    As far as me, this cycle is just WACKY (as always...my body is so crazy). I was about to give up on it a few days ago after 13 days of flashy smiley face (estrogen surge). I was going to use the natural progesterone cream and took a dose in the morning but before my evening dose I noticed a lot of EWCM (the first CM all cycle!) so then I thought that maybe my body was going to O after all. I didn't take the progesterone and the last few days I've had a lot of EWCM and the Wondfo OPK test line is SO close to a positive but the ClearBlue digital keeps giving me flashy smiley faces. I feel like I'm just about to be in the 2WW but still haven't gotten a positive so not sure. Sigh.
    ME: 36 (PCOS), DH: excellent SA
    NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
    m/c @ 7w (4/22/14), m/c @ 6w (11/19/14)
    11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
    Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
    12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
    1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
    EDD: 8/10/16 
    8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
    5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
    Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
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    I hope your O happens soon @jilligan14!!
    *** Child & current pregnancy mentioned ***
    Me - 41 (PCOS), Hubby - 43 (healthy)
    7/2013 - Sweet baby girl born (Clomid + TI)
    3/2014 - TTC #2, return to RE 7/2014
    12/2015: IVF #1 transferred two great looking embryos - BFP!
    First ultrasound: TWO beautiful little heartbeats!!
    Harmony: negative; level 2: babies look great and are boy/girl! :) 
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    @jilligan14 oh wow! Come on body, bring on that O!

    @KirstenAlecia I'm sorry. :(

    @lyssaroony good luck to you!

    10dpo bfn for me. Wah wah.
    Honestly, I'm shocked that I'm not seeing a line. This is probably the first time ever I have felt this sure and been wrong.
    I've been pg 9 times now, and this month has got me completely fooled. :-??
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    @jilligan14 hope O day comes, and soon!  And positive thoughts for you @lyssaroony !  @thistle8677 I'm still holding out hope for you!

    Update:  I don't know what's going on with me.  When I temped this am, FF moved my O day AGAIN- back to CD 19 (from CD 16).  I tested this am and BFN.  I'm feeling so dejected and sad.  This was the first time I've really cried at not being pregnant- before I could keep my optimism about "next month."  But I'm just so confused and I feel... lost.  My temps are still up, though, so I don't know what to think.  I guess I'll just wait for AF to rear her ugly head once again.  
    :((

    Pity, party of one.
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    OMG, @efhoping2010 -- I came on the board today specifically to see if someone had a BFP because I just needed to see one for some reason. I'm so happy for you! I saw at the bottom of your signature that you got a digital BFP last night, so I guess that makes it official! Woo-hoo!

    I'm 4dpo, but my main concern right now is major work stress.  I've taken on three new clients in the past few months and I'm buried in deadlines. My eyelid was twitching for three days and now the left side of my neck and left shoulder are killing me. Probably a combination of tension and sitting too long at my computer. @-)

    Oh, and I quit caffeine and I'm eating extra healthy, so I can't even indulge a little to lift my spirits. I'll join Tomerine's pity party.
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15
      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)

    BFP 2/16/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks 
    •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)

    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.

    BFP 9/24/18  • 
    CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    @Tomerine - are you able to post your chart? It might just be that you ovulated later than you think. Don't lose hope yet!!

    I seriously don't know what to think anymore about this cycle. I made a separate post about it.

    Good luck ladies! I'm going to keep fingers crossed for you all!
    ME: 36 (PCOS), DH: excellent SA
    NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
    m/c @ 7w (4/22/14), m/c @ 6w (11/19/14)
    11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
    Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
    12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
    1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
    EDD: 8/10/16 
    8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
    5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
    Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
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    @efhoping2010 - I just saw your updated signature!! OMG!! Congrats!! Wahoo!! So, so, so excited to see a BFP here!
    ME: 36 (PCOS), DH: excellent SA
    NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
    m/c @ 7w (4/22/14), m/c @ 6w (11/19/14)
    11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
    Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
    12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
    1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
    EDD: 8/10/16 
    8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
    5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
    Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
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    TomerineTomerine member
    edited July 2015
    @efhoping , congratulations!  So exciting!  

    @jilligan14 , I would post my chart but it's just become irrelevant.  I'm spotting.  I hold no more delusions.  And if that weren't enough of a sign that God is messing with me, I was just out having lunch and ran into my OBGYN with her kids.  It was all I could do not to pummel her with questions.  But thank you for your hopefulness!
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    Thanks everyone!!!

    I am concerned about a chemical, I have had other IVF cycles start out with faint positives and never get darker or even get lighter.

    Today's test to me does not look any darker than yesterday.

    Trying not to panic, first beta on Saturday.

    H: 34 dx Azoospermia due to CBAVD from CF  
    ME: 39 IS FINE!!!  DOR and poor AMH/FSH/LH
    IVF/ICSI/PESA #1 Beta 1 373 Beta 2 1783 BOY/GIRL TWINS!! Born April 2010!!
    Natural FET 5/26/12 2 blasts Beta 1 207 Beta 2 513 Beta 3 1377 U/S 6/28 Pregnancy not viable d & c scheduled :( 
    IVF/ICSI/PESA #2 ER 11/15/12 Nothing to transfer :( 
    IVF/ICSI #3 April 2013 MDLF 3dt of 3 embryos, chemical :(  
    IVF #4/ICSI/MESA/CCS/FET EPP April 2015
    ODWU CCRM with Dr. Sch COMPLETE!!!! Put on acai supplement they are studying for DOR and embryo quality.
    DAY 3 Labs Drawn 2/26 put on vitamin D and calcium supplements
    Regroup and Protocol Reveal 3/04 "Bazooka Protocol" EPP with MDLF "Protocol 6 with patches"
    ER/MESA 4/10 ER 9 eggs retrieved MESA success found live swimmers :)
    Fertilization Report 6 eggs mature and ICSI'd 4 eggs fertilized normally
    Day 6 Report to Blast for CCS 4/16: 2 DAY 5 BLASTS BIOPSIED FOR CCS a 4AB and a 3AB!!!!
    CCS Results BOTH BLASTS CCS NORMAL!!!!!!  call on 4/24
    Regroup call to discuss CCS results and FET call on 5/20
    FET prep: CD 1 6/08 CD 3 Start BCP 6/10, HSG 6/12 Lupron Start 10 iu 6/17 End BCP 6/21 CD 1 6/23!!!
    Start vivelle patches 6/25 change e/o/d reduce Lupron to 5iu 6/25 Blood Draw 7/01, 7/08, 7/15, 7/19
    Increase vivelle patches 7/03 2 change e/o/d and 7/05 change e/o/d 3 and 7/07 4 change e/o/d add vaginal estrace 2x a day
    Lining Check/Blood Draw 7/08 and 7/15 End Lupron 7/18  Start PIO 1ml daily 7/18  Blood  Draw 7/19
    Flight to clinic 7/22
    FET 2 CCS BLASTS :):)  7/23 :):) YES YES both thawed and both fully expanded :):)
    7/26 :):) 3dp5dt PM very very faint positive FRER
    7/27: 4dp5dt Neg Digi AM but very very faint positive FRER PM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 1-2 :):) 
    7/31:8dp5dt AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 2-3!!!! :):) 
    Beta 1 8/01= 408!!!!!!!!!! at 9dp5dt FET
    Beta 2 8/03 = 1014!!!!!!!!!! at 11dp5dt FET
    8/05/2015 AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 3+!!!! :):) 
    First Ultrasound: 8/20!!!!!! TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Genetics says BOTH BOYS!!!!!!!!!
    Second Ultrasound: 9/03!!!!!!!!!!










     










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    @efhoping2010, I know exactly how you feel. I had one right before this cycle. It was my first one (that I know of). I pray that is not case for you! Hugs and love!
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    @efhoping2010, fx all goes well.
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15
      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)

    BFP 2/16/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks 
    •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)

    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.

    BFP 9/24/18  • 
    CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    Yes! That's an awesome idea, @CarrieandRoy ! If only....
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    Well I'm on CD 1. Finally started my period 15 days late. I don't even know when to start tracking O this month. I think I'm gonna wing it this cycle and see if I return to my normal 28 days and then temp and chart next month. As much as I hate waiting. But with these meds maybe it's for best
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    @AMDR1979 -- AF sucks, but sometimes after a bad cycle (I had two after my d&e) it's also nice to put that cycle behind you and start a new one. I hope you get 28 days this time.
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15
      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)

    BFP 2/16/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks 
    •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)

    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.

    BFP 9/24/18  • 
    CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    @efhoping2010, just checking in to see how the beta test went. I didn't see any update yet but also not sure what time zone you're in.

    Also, I THINK I might be having some early symptoms. Is anyone else in TWW having any? I'm 5 or 6DPO. I'm not 100% sure what day I O'd. Basically I'm feeling winded, slightly nauseous, very tired, and having mood swings. I know these can all be symptoms before AF. DH wants me to wait at least until next Saturday to test. That will be 11 or 12 DPO. It is hard to not test even though I know it will be negative this early! Waiting is so hard!
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    @efhoping2010 - thinking about you and hoping you got a good beta result today.
    Me (42) w/ partner for 16+ years
    TTC #1: 11/2012 - 9/2013; 6/2014 - present
    Follistim + TI (3x): All BFNs
    Follistim + IUI (1x): BFN 
    IVF #1: 17 retrieved,15 fertilized, Day 3: 15, Day 5/6: 3 biopsied
    Result; 1 frozen blast (inconclusive PGS results)
    IVF #2; ER: 6/22 16 retrieved, 6/25: 5 transferred (CP), 2 frozen
    FET 9/17: BFN
    Current FET -- Transferred 2 day-3 embryos - BFN

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    @efhoping2010 that's wonderful! Congratulations!!!
    Lilypie Pregnancy tickers
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    Woohoo! So so happy for you. Keep doubling little guy(s)! :)
    Me (42) w/ partner for 16+ years
    TTC #1: 11/2012 - 9/2013; 6/2014 - present
    Follistim + TI (3x): All BFNs
    Follistim + IUI (1x): BFN 
    IVF #1: 17 retrieved,15 fertilized, Day 3: 15, Day 5/6: 3 biopsied
    Result; 1 frozen blast (inconclusive PGS results)
    IVF #2; ER: 6/22 16 retrieved, 6/25: 5 transferred (CP), 2 frozen
    FET 9/17: BFN
    Current FET -- Transferred 2 day-3 embryos - BFN

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    Yay!!! That is so exciting!!
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    That's great @efhoping2010 !! I'm so glad to hear it!
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15
      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)

    BFP 2/16/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18
      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks 
    •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)

    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.

    BFP 9/24/18  • 
    CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    YAY!! So excited for you!
    ME: 36 (PCOS), DH: excellent SA
    NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
    m/c @ 7w (4/22/14), m/c @ 6w (11/19/14)
    11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
    Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
    12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
    1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
    EDD: 8/10/16 
    8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
    5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
    Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
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    Wonderful news! :)
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    @efhoping2010 congrats!!!! Are you having another beta test Monday? Please keep us posted!
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