My name is Kim, I am 26 years old. I am just starting my TTC Journey this year. My husband and I are approaching our 1st anniversary. I currently have no children. Today is my Cycle day 1, I have already bought a First Response OPK. I am so excited to get started and learn so many new things. Please feel free to tell me everything I need to know
I’ve been around for a few months but never really intro-ed
so here goes:
DH and I are both 27, soon to be 28. We’ve been married since December 2012. We have a miniature Australian
shepherd pup who demands all our love and attention. DH and I love craft beer,
go to lots of sporting events together, and never agree on pizza toppings!
TTC stuff: I stopped BCP on November 1st and we officially
kicked off TTC #1 in December 2015. We are both looking forward to little ones
but have had a hard time pulling the trigger. I’m a little reproductively
special, one ovary and endometriosis, which may or may not make TTC on our own
tricky. Anxious, of course, to be TTC!
My name is Sammy, I'm 29 (30 in June) DH is 32 (will be 33 in May). We got married in Oct. We each have a son from our previous marriages mine is 4 and his is 6 and we started TTC officially this month... unfortunately my body loves to screw with me and skip January basically every year so not great timing on our part. lol Just getting back into charting, and still need to get a new basal thermometer because I left mine behind when I left my ex so I'll link to my chart once I start that.
*loss mentioned below(no details)* I still need to do my sig but we obviously have been down the TTC road before just not together. I have 3 angels from 2 pregnancies that ended in loss very early on and DH has an angel with his ex who decided that it just wasnt the right time for her and ended against his wishes.
Can't wait to get to know everyone and sending out lots of BFP dust to all!
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
Hi everyone. I'm 27, DH is 30. We have been TTC #1 since August 2015. Long time lurker, and finally made it official and joined the club. I am currently a bit overwhelmed and don't know where to begin so any suggestions are appreciated!
Hello! I've been lurking for a few months now and finally decided to introduce myself.
My name is Emma and I'm 25. DH will be 25 on 1/30. We have been dating for over 7 years and got married on12/27/14. We are currently TTC baby #1.
Our original plan was to start once we had been married a year. Well, this past September I was 2 weeks late but still got a BFN and we were both really disappointed so we decided to not, not try anymore. But This month marks the first month we are seriously trying. I don't understand temping and what discharge looks like what but I'm slowly figuring it out! We are currently in our first TWW.
Hello from Canada! Jumped ship from The Knot last month (Married Sept'15).
I'm 25 (26 in Feb) and DH just turned 30 in December. We have been together for 6 years and have decided to start our TTC journey this month. We have a menagerie of pets (4 dogs and 3 cats) who keep us on our toes and are very spoiled.
DH has always been very open about wanting a baby, but until now I just haven't been ready. Seems strange to go from preventing and on BCP for 8+ years to actually trying to get KU! We are both in stable jobs now, have settled in to married life and are ready to expand our family. Now that the decisions been made and I feel emotionally ready, we've jumped in with both feet. Lots of reading and lurking so far and BD'ing during my "probable" FW. No charting, OPK's or temping yet but doing my research for next month if needed. Currently in the TWW. Not sure how active I will be on this board, but I am enjoying it so far!
My husband and I have been TTC #1 since November. I'm 30, my DH is 32. We have been married since May 2013 and are excited to see where this journey takes us. We have two furbabies who we adore. I look forward to getting to know everyone.
I’ve been reading your stories, and I’m so thankful that so many of you had the courage to open up about your struggles and perseverance in your TTC journeys. I have also been there, so I send my love to each one of you all.
Alright, here’s my story…
I’m 30, and DH is 31. We’ve been married since April 2014, but together since 2007. We own a record label and a tech startup. Music and technology are our passions in life, and we're truly lucky to be doing all those things together. We currently live in the midwest (USA) with our sweet and super-smart maltipoo - who is always part of our world travel adventures too.
Our TTC journey began in 2008 when we became pregnant, but 6 weeks into it I naturally MC’ed. That same year (2008) after we were left with broken hearts and empty arms, we had a second pregnancy shortly after that also turned into a natural MC at 7 weeks. Then a third and last MC via D&C right after undergoing a laparoscopy for a misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy the same day. We definitely went through a lot those years, but despite of everything that happened our love became bigger and our bond stronger than ever. DH has truly been my rock.
So…. Three miscarriages, lots of emotional and physical pain, dozens of sleepless nights, a billion tears, countless hugs and kisses, and 7 years later we begin a new TTC journey this month as our dream and hopes of ever having our bundle of love in our arms remain alive.
Since we just ended a very "busy" fertile window few days ago, we are now onto our 2WW - hoping the HPT results in a BFP. I'm calmly impatient though hehe
Hello All, I have been hanging around these parts of the bump for a little while now, but I figured I would re-introduce myself. I am styler91, and I am 24 years old (25 in May of 2016). I met the love of my life when I was a senior in HS, and we started dating. we dated until May of 2011, when he proposed and I accepted! We were married July of 2013 and decided to start trying for a beautiful little one in January of 2014. Little did we know that this would be a lot harder and a longer journey than we had anticipated.
When I was 18, I had irregular cycles, with terrible pains. My Family Dr. put me on BirthControl without looking into what was the root cause of my pain, but to mainly regulate my cycle. BCP's were the most awful thing I had ever done. First pill they put me on I bled for 4 weeks straight. The next, I would bleed three weeks, stop one and bleed 3 more weeks. Eventually after so many different types of BCP's they told me that there was no other pill they would prescribe me, but instead wanted to do the shot, or copper... I choose not to do any of those, due to by this point my Hubby and I wanted a baby (and I was tired of all the craziness the birth control did to my body and emotional state).
Once I stopped taking the birth control pills, I didn't get my cycle back at all. I stopped in Jan of 2014, and by May I decided to see an OB-GYN about it. Since, you can't get pregnant without knowing when you are in your cycle... she prescribed me provera, and sent me on my way. needless to say, I had withdraw bleeds, but no period after that... Eventually after a second opinion, I was diagnosed with PCOS. I was devastated, mainly because I didn't have the slightest clue as to what I needed to do!
After much research, I went on a low GI diet, started Acupuncture for Fertility, and Prayed - a lot! After 10 months with Acupuncture for Fertility, I have a regular (ish) cycle, and due to BBT I know that I am often cycles Ovulating. However, I still have never gotten that beautiful BFP. Which makes me think that something else is wrong.
This brings us to now... I am saving my pennies to go see a RE, and get some tests done and see what other treatments they recommend. Insurance doesn't cover any of it, so all comes out of pocket.. which takes time. I hope within the next month or two to have some more answers... or better yet- a BFP!
crossing fingers, praying hard, and wishing on all the shooting stars!
thats my story... thanks for reading my long winded self.
Good luck to you all in this TTC journey!
ME: 24 | HIM: 30
Dr put me on BC pills at age 18 to regulate period. Got Married July 2013
TTC: Since Jan. 2014.
Diagnosed with PCOS Fall 2014. (Not IR)
Fertility Acupuncture March 2015 - December 2015 First BFP on 2/6/2016!
Hey, I'm Penny. DH and I have been TTC for awhile now. We finally got into a fertility clinic in our area and will hopefully be going through the IVF process this year.
Me: 33; DH: 54
Nationality: Canadian (Living in Ontario)
Married: June, 2014
TTC #1: Since January, 2014
01/26/16: SA ordered for DH; AMH done for me, D3 Bloodwork, SONO, Diagnostic Cycle Monitoring ordered for me. 02/11/16: D3 Bloodwork
Hi there! I'm new to this, as well as new to actively ttc. My dh and I are about 3 weeks from our first anniversary but have been together for about 3.5 years. We are both 26 and have been best friends since high school. Also, I am a preschool teacher.
I had a stillborn daughter when I was 21yo. She's in heaven waiting for me and keeping an eye on me till then though she wasn't planned, she was very much wanted and loved.
I had my copper IUD removed back in August but January has been out first month actually trying. I am now in the dreadful tww and time couldn't be moving slower!!! AF due next Saturday/Sunday. Trying to be patient and test the following Monday if she doesn't show.
Hi there! Me and my DH just recently decided to start NTNP but are so excited to hopefully add another little one to our family. Our DS is about to turn one and we want our children to be somewhat close in age. I am 25 and love to cook though I don't have much time for it anymore (the crockpot is my best friend). We have one fur baby, a crazy heeler mix that our son loves to sneak food to already.
Hello ladies. Unfortunately after my exciting BFP in November I am back to TTC soon. Since I've had 2 miscarriages in a row at 22, my OB/GYN wanted to do some tests and after getting cleared on a saline ultrasound, genetic testing, and thyroid testing, I tested positive for a blood clotting disorder. I have another blood test in 2 weeks that will confirm whether or not I have the condition. Once DH and I find out, we're going to start TTC again, but with extra precautions as suggested by my doctor. I look forward to getting to be a part of the boards again and wish you all luck in getting your BFPs!
Hi All, I'm Patty! DH and I have been TTC since the end of the summer, I thought it would have happened by now but no such luck. We have not told any friends or family to avoid the obvious nagging questions but now I am looking for some support because it has not happened yet. I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with you all.
DH (34) and I (30) are
starting our first month TTC #1. We’ve
been married over 10 years and I’ve been ready for a baby for the last 4. I actually began lurking on this site 4 years
ago when I had a “late” period and thought I might be pregnant. I have been lurking on and off ever
since. I wasn’t pregnant but the thought
lodged into my head and I brought up wanting to start trying. DH had reservations on having a child
(something I was not prepared for) for reasons I understood and respected but
felt we could overcome. It’s been a
tough 4 years for me and I’ve been trying to reconcile myself to the idea that
we might not have children.
But this last month he
unexpectedly brought the subject up and suggested we start trying. Needless to say I am thrilled and still
reeling a little. I understand that the
process will most likely be long and there may be lots of bumps and bruises
along the way, but I am just so excited and happy to finally be at this point. It brings tears to my eyes when I think about
it. So here’s to a hopefully short
journey to conceiving, but no matter what I’m going to try really hard to hang
on to this feeling of joy
Yesterday marked the 3 month mark until we start TTC #2. April 24th is when we ditch the condoms. So, I guess I will step out the shadows. I am a 25 year old stay at home mom. My husband, who is 27, is in his last semester of grad school. He will be done in May! Our daughter was born Sep. 2013. She was a complete surprise birth control baby. I have to admit that it has been incredibly hard having a baby a couple months after graduating college, with a husband still going to school full time and with no family in town. But having her has been a much bigger blessing than a burden. It has been hard having to wait to give her a sibling. I always wanted my kids to be closer together in age, but there is just no way we were going to try for another until we were done with school. So, now the time is almost here. hooray!
I have no experience trying to make a baby, so I'm sure I have a lot to learn. I have lurked every now and then for awhile on this board, mostly reading the informational threads. I bought TCOYF back in July when the new edition came out and I have a couple other books as well. I started taking prenatals on Saturday. Next month I ditch my birth control (Nuvaring). I am planning on temping my 2nd cycle off birth control. I also want to buy some OPKs. I have heard wondfos are good to get on Amazon. I have also heard of people getting sent fake, non-legit ones. Is there a way to know I am getting real wondfos?
Thanks everyone! I look forward to getting to know you and learn from you!
Me: 28 year old SAHM/Birth Doula DH: 30 year old pneumatic electrical engineer
Married: October 8, 2011
DD1: September 24, 2013 BFP: June 25, 2016 and MC: July 3, 2016 DD2: April 16, 2017 BFP: November 30, 2018 EDD: August 14, 2019
Hello! I got married at the end of September, and my husband and I decided to NTNP at that point. I got pregnant in my first cycle after getting off the pill, but miscarried at 9 weeks in December. My doctor told me to wait one cycle before trying again, so here I am! But this time, I'm going balls out. After lurking in the forums, I bought TCOYF, a thermometer, and OPKs. I just started charting on FF. It's all very fascinating to me and the data soothes my nerd soul.
I am a 33 year old attorney (and so is my husband - we actually have the same job, but in different cities). We have a little dog named Ruthie (after Ruth Bader Ginsburg) and we're just starting to house hunt.
Thanks, everyone! I'm happy to be here and I've learned a lot already!
Hi everyone, I'm Rita (nevermind my username, I just like to use phonetics, also I don't want my prospective clients googling my name get to know about my ovulations )
I'm 31 and we are TTC with my soon-to-be-hubby (41). I've read the book "The impatient women's guide to getting pregnant" and I'm glad I did! We are trying since about 2 periods, now I'm in TWW and going nuts Other than that, I'm a wedding and portrait photographer and now planning my own wedding which is in a few months!
Honestly it's great to have this community here, cos otherwise I don't have anyone to talk about these things I'm reading now mostly rather than posting, but still wanted to introduce myself.
My original intro was 6 months ago.. And I am bored so here is the latest.
DH and have been married for a little more than a year and a half (together for 8). We are both engineers and I have a small photography business on the side that some day I may expand to be full time. I am 30 and DH is 35. We have two dogs, a 6 year old lab mix and a 10 month old corgi mix. We play sand volleyball and some softball (used to play slot but now just sub). I enjoy reading, knitting and diy house projects. I am a mechanical engineer and DH is a systems engineer... So I tend to be handier with tools. I get concerned when I see him walking upstairs with tools in hand... We like to travel and are taking advantage of that as much as possible before we have kids (we know things will slow down in that arena when we are so fortunate).
We quit birth control about 6 months ago and were originally NTNP. After a couple seemingly normal cycles I was happy to think that I was normal fairly quickly after 15 years on birth control. The past couple cycles have been a little off, but I am pretty sure ovulated in all of them... Just not sure when because O always seemed to fall on days where I couldn't get temps due to travel or sickness. There were definite temp shifts, I just could see the exact day they happened.
All in all I am starting to get a little frustrated and a little scared that this is taking so long... Though when I am honest with myself and look at our timing (with estimated O dates) we have only have a few months with even a chance of getting pregnant. With our work schedules and work travel we have a hard time hitting the FW it seems...
Oh oops, I never saw that we added this - so glad we did definitely should help with the clutter factor.
I'm 27, DH is 32. We are currently TTA but will be TTC in T minus 3 months - so we are preparing.
I'm a public school art teacher as well as a Buti yoga teacher (go check it out - I'm serious. It's female only yoga to really badass music playlists). I've been temping and charting TTA for nearly twoish years now, but I still am learning more about it every day. Joined this board a little over a year ago I believe. Very thankful to this board as well as reading the book Taking Charge of your Fertility for all of my knowledge in this area. It really is wildly empowering to feel like you kinda sorta know what's going on with your body.
Hi Ladies, I have been lurking for a couple of months and decided it's time to introduce myself. I'm 31 and my husband is 32. We have been married since April and recently moved to Dallas from San Diego. Starting new jobs caused us to wait a few months longer than we initially wanted before TTC, but now we are just starting cycle #3! I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Hey everyone! My name is Danielle and my husband I are trying to conceive our third and final baby. I am mom to two beautiful girls named MacKenzie (age 5) and Madeline (age 3) and a high school English teacher; my hands are full of kids all day, every day! I have had issues in the past getting pregnant, but nothing to the point where I have needed any sort of IVF. My husband and I have been actively TTC two full months now (I went off of my IUD about 4 months ago) and I track my cycles using fertility friend. I tracked everything with my first two and had success, so here we are again .
Just thought I would introduce myself and I really enjoyed these communities when I was pregnant with my first and second. Can't wait to get to know you all .
I'm 20 and this is my first month TTC. I don't temp just chart when I'm supposed to o. we bded on my most fertile days and now i am 12dpo and AF was supposed to be here today.
my periods sometimes go from 28 day cycle to 31 day cycle.
i dont feel like af is comming though. here is a list of what i am going through. please give me your opinion.
very tinder breasts, lots of cm, crampy but not normal period cramps, nausous, very vivid preg dreams, and very odd cravings (pickles ice cream and peanuts).
Hey, folks! I used be a reg back here awhile back but H and I took the NTNP route for a bit. We're back in the TTGP saddle with a new RE and plan. I'm looking forward to get back to a community. I found it helped SO much the first time around.
I belive there's some outdated info in my siggy.. so there's a bit of background for ya.
hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39
TTC #1: dx with POCS 7/2009 TTC on & off since 1/2012 September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4 April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2 July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3 May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy
Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a few months and thought I would jump in. I'm 31, DH is 32, we've been married just over a year, together for 7 years. Dealing with some health issues and TTC is a rocky road, but it's nice to know we're not in it alone!
Well, I've been here for a while, but I'll re-intro.
My husband and I have been married since May 2014 and we have been TTC #1 since September 2015. I never thought I would be on cycle 6 without a pregnancy but here I am and here's to hoping I'm not here much longer.
I temp, track CM, recently started tracking CP, and we have done a good job hitting my fertile week every month so far!
I guess some extra information about me: I'm a science professor. I enjoy reading, knitting, and sewing. My husband and I have two cats and we hope to eventually have 5 or 6 kids
Hi, I am also a newbie to this website and to the trying to conceive world. This is my first month trying to conceive and it is exciting, nerve racking, stressful, and wonderful all at the same time. I am 23 in a few days and the internet has to be every TTC womens worst nightmare. I have been googling what to do to help conceive, lurking in threads, googling DPO symptoms and everything else. I am currently CD23 and 9DPO. Fingers crossed of course but Ive been telling myself that this is only the first month after having my IUD removed and not to be let down when I get a negative result.
I have been using OVIA Fertility tracker and tracking BBT, CM and symptoms, but every little thing makes me excited and I think I am working myself up!
***loss mentioned*** Hello! My DH and I were married June 2013 and have been actively TTC since June 2014. We got our BFP September of 2014 but unfortunately resulted in a MC at 7 weeks. Irregular cycles have me going mad and I just ordered my BBT today! I can't wait to get some peace of mind by charting. Can't wait to jump in!
Hi! I'm a 26 and a mommy to 2 children (3 yr old girl and 18 month old boy) and I have 3 angel babies. I'm back TTC number 3. This would be my last child. Right now I'm not charting but just tracking my cycles and hoping for the best. I'm on CD18 and 2dpo. I'm slowly driving myself crazy noticing very little symptom but trying to remember it's a long road ttc. I look forward to getting to know you all!
Hi! I'm 32, DH is 35. We have a two year old son. We have been TTC since May 2015. I had an ectopic pregnancy in July and we had to take 3 months off after the meds they gave me for that. We have recently gotten serious about trying again. I look forward to the community and discussions that I am familiar with when I was active on the Dec 13 board.
I guess I haven't formally introduced myself so here goes... My husband and I have been together for over 10 years and married since June 2014. We've been TTC#1 since Jan. 2015. I've gone through 4 rounds of Clomid and the most recent we did an IUI. If this cycle is a bust I'll be changing up my medication. I can't wait for Spring so DH and I can get back into our nightly routine of going on a walk. Since it's the dead of winter we spend a lot of time catching up on TV. I spend way too much time on TB and love being involved in this awesome community!
Hi all! DH and I have been married six years and started TTC at the first of the year for baby #1. We are both so excited, and I'm trying real hard not to get too anxious!
Hi all! I am 33 and in the 8 months since stopping BC I've had only 2 complete cycles (each ~60 days) and am now on CD101!! I'm temping, tracking CF/CP, and doing OPK. I am not seeing any sign of ovulation so I'm POS every few days too. I would love to chat with other ladies in the same boat, but afraid to start a thread because I see other gals get reprimanded for starting the wrong topics...
Hi Ladies! I'm 30 and DH is 33- married March 2015. He came home from a trip last month and had a deep convo with me about how much he wanted to start trying to have a family (we had originally planned on waiting until the fall because he's in grad school) so we removed all protection and here I am! I've had serious baby fever for a while so I'm very excited to be starting this process. I'm in my first cycle post-nuvaring and I'm not 100% sure I ovulated this month - had a really bad day of cramping with some sharp pains on one side on CD14 - but I had negative OPKs for 6 days before that so I'm a little confused. Just started temping and using FF 2 days ago so I'm hoping that will provide some clarity. Looking forward to lurking with all of you!
I've lurked a while (binge lurked off and on for more than a year, if I'm truly honest!). I might have posted once or twice before, I can't actually remember. I was a knot addict in 2011/12 (mostly lurking) before we got married too, so this fits, I guess!
DH and I have been NTNP since I got off the BCP in October....with the new year we are starting to take things more seriously in terms of timing, vitamins, etc, so we'll see how it goes!
We live overseas from our families and are hoping to have a nice surprise to tell/show when we visit in the summer (preferably a visible bump, but even just an announcement with no belly showing would be nice...trying not to get my hopes up too much though!)
TTGP history (*TW*):
Started TTC Oct 2015 BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016 Re-started TTC Aug 2016 Started IF testing Nov 2016 Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017 BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
Hi Everyone, I've been lurking for a while but wanted to officially start participating. DH and I are starting our 8th cycle of TTC. Started in June, suffered a CP in September, and decided to start again 1 full cycle after the CP. We're both 28 and surrounded by an enormous baby boom- I think I know 14 people with due dates between March and May. I've been tracking using OPKs/cm, using Preseed when needed, and taking my vitamins. Trying to stay positive but admittedly feeling pretty disappointed that AF arrived Friday. Feeling grateful this community exists. :-)
Me & DH 27 Together since high school Married June 2012 TTC after CP in September 2015
Hi there Me and my Hubby are trying to conceive baby #2. got my nexplanon out back in August after my sons second birthday. My doctor put me on 3 months of BCP to induce a period. After getting regular were hoping to sway for a baby girl to complete our little family
I don't think I've posted an official intro here despite already dipping my toes into a few TWW threads. So here's my story (advanced warning, it's long!):
**TW: loss mentioned**
I'm Jess, 29 and a paediatric RN. DH is also 29, former paramedic now a GM (and future owner) of 9 Tim Horton's stores.
Almost a year ago now, DH and I decided to start TTC (we'd been married 2 years). I went to my family MD for a check up, since I was overdue on my physical anyways, and to have my copper IUD removed. Towards the end of my physical, my doc felt my neck. And then he felt it again. He'd found a nodule on my thyroid, large enough to be felt and even seen if I tipped my head back. The IUD had to stay in place while I was worked up for thyroid cancer to ensure I didn't become pregnant in the event I needed radiation.
Three ultrasounds and one extraordinarily uncomfortable biopsy later we had a non-answer - the nodule was suspicious for papillary carcinoma. I was referred to a surgeon and assessed (and re-ultrasounded) by an ENT oncologist who felt strongly that the nodule was benign, but that it was best to remove my thyroid completely just in case. Surgery was scheduled for May, two days after our anniversary). As an unfortunate side effect of surgery, I now have hypoparathyroidism which I'm still holding out hope will resolve, so I'm on massive doses of calcium on top of my thyroid med, vitamin D and prenatal.
At the beginning of June we got the pathology results that the nodule was still suspicious but likely benign - I was considered clear of cancer risk and had my IUD removed (I squeaked in a week before my MD retired). With great self restraint, DH and I used the dreaded condoms during my fertile period until we were given the all clear by my endocrinologist to start TTC once my TSH and T4 levels stabilized at the end of June.
Six cycles of charting and well timed BDing later, we were pregnant. It was a rocky road from the start, I bled at least once a week from 4w but ultrasounds were progressing nicely despite concerning betas that were not doubling. Our little Pond left us at 7w, a complete natural miscarriage despite my best attempt to intervene and move things along with Cytotec.
I've had two periods since my MC, though I'm not 100% certain I ovulated the first cycle and we have been trying since we got the all clear before my first period. We are both hearing that biological clock tick and can only cross our fingers and take every measure we can to maximize our chances of conceiving again soon.
TL;DR - after a thyroid cancer scare, surgery and a MC at 7w we are once again TTC, anxious for our first little we can hold in our arms.
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm 41 and been ttc for 3 years now, but started having hot flushes and other symptoms of hormonal disruption when I was 38. They started suddenly when my younger sister became pregnant, so I think stress was a factor, even though I was happy for her as it was something she had wanted for a while. I had some very upsetting blood results (high FSH and undetectable AMH) towards the end of last year. I found a clinic that offered me natural IVF, although being honest about the statistical chances, but my relationship has now completely fallen apart, so just regrouping now, and seeing what my next steps are.
Hi, I have been a member for a long time but haven't posted frequently in just over a year now. I still look around sometimes. I was here a lot more frequently while TTC my daughter. I have 3 kids ranging in ages from 2.5 years old to 20 years old. (I started fairly early) I have had losses but thankfully nothing recently.
About a year ago I decided to offer to be a surrogate for a relative and they accepted. (my husband is on board with it) The process hit a few snags along the way when their donor backed out (2 of them) but it seems that things are moving along now. I am excited to continue this journey with them but kind of nervous too. After this is successful (hopefully) we plan on talking about the possibility of trying for one last child together.
Re: ** INTRODUCE YOURSELF HERE! **
My name is Kim, I am 26 years old. I am just starting my TTC Journey this year. My husband and I are approaching our 1st anniversary. I currently have no children. Today is my Cycle day 1, I have already bought a First Response OPK. I am so excited to get started and learn so many new things. Please feel free to tell me everything I need to know
I’ve been around for a few months but never really intro-ed so here goes:
DH and I are both 27, soon to be 28. We’ve been married since December 2012. We have a miniature Australian shepherd pup who demands all our love and attention. DH and I love craft beer, go to lots of sporting events together, and never agree on pizza toppings!
TTC stuff: I stopped BCP on November 1st and we officially kicked off TTC #1 in December 2015. We are both looking forward to little ones but have had a hard time pulling the trigger. I’m a little reproductively special, one ovary and endometriosis, which may or may not make TTC on our own tricky. Anxious, of course, to be TTC!
My name is Sammy, I'm 29 (30 in June) DH is 32 (will be 33 in May). We got married in Oct. We each have a son from our previous marriages mine is 4 and his is 6 and we started TTC officially this month... unfortunately my body loves to screw with me and skip January basically every year so not great timing on our part. lol Just getting back into charting, and still need to get a new basal thermometer because I left mine behind when I left my ex so I'll link to my chart once I start that.
*loss mentioned below(no details)*
I still need to do my sig but we obviously have been down the TTC road before just not together. I have 3 angels from 2 pregnancies that ended in loss very early on and DH has an angel with his ex who decided that it just wasnt the right time for her and ended against his wishes.
Can't wait to get to know everyone and sending out lots of BFP dust to all!
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
My name is Emma and I'm 25. DH will be 25 on 1/30. We have been dating for over 7 years and got married on12/27/14. We are currently TTC baby #1.
Our original plan was to start once we had been married a year. Well, this past September I was 2 weeks late but still got a BFN and we were both really disappointed so we decided to not, not try anymore. But This month marks the first month we are seriously trying. I don't understand temping and what discharge looks like what but I'm slowly figuring it out! We are currently in our first TWW.
Dating: 10/3/08 | Married: 12/27/14
TTC #1: August 2015 | BFP: 2/3/16 | EDD: 10/7/16
DD: 10/5/16
TTC #2: September 2017 | BFP: 4/28/18 | EDD: 1/7/19
DS: 1/9/19
I'm 25 (26 in Feb) and DH just turned 30 in December. We have been together for 6 years and have decided to start our TTC journey this month. We have a menagerie of pets (4 dogs and 3 cats) who keep us on our toes and are very spoiled.
DH has always been very open about wanting a baby, but until now I just haven't been ready. Seems strange to go from preventing and on BCP for 8+ years to actually trying to get KU! We are both in stable jobs now, have settled in to married life and are ready to expand our family. Now that the decisions been made and I feel emotionally ready, we've jumped in with both feet. Lots of reading and lurking so far and BD'ing during my "probable" FW. No charting, OPK's or temping yet but doing my research for next month if needed. Currently in the TWW. Not sure how active I will be on this board, but I am enjoying it so far!
Him:31
Married: Sept'15
TTC#1: Jan'16
PCOS Dx: Apr'16
BFP #1: Jul'16
DS Born: Mar'17
My husband and I have been TTC #1 since November. I'm 30, my DH is 32. We have been married since May 2013 and are excited to see where this journey takes us. We have two furbabies who we adore. I look forward to getting to know everyone.
*MC/Loss mentioned*
Hello fellow 2016 TTC’ers,
I’ve been reading your stories, and I’m so thankful that so many of you had the courage to open up about your struggles and perseverance in your TTC journeys. I have also been there, so I send my love to each one of you all.
Alright, here’s my story…
I’m 30, and DH is 31. We’ve been married since April 2014, but together since 2007. We own a record label and a tech startup. Music and technology are our passions in life, and we're truly lucky to be doing all those things together. We currently live in the midwest (USA) with our sweet and super-smart maltipoo - who is always part of our world travel adventures too.
Our TTC journey began in 2008 when we became pregnant, but 6 weeks into it I naturally MC’ed. That same year (2008) after we were left with broken hearts and empty arms, we had a second pregnancy shortly after that also turned into a natural MC at 7 weeks. Then a third and last MC via D&C right after undergoing a laparoscopy for a misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy the same day. We definitely went through a lot those years, but despite of everything that happened our love became bigger and our bond stronger than ever. DH has truly been my rock.
So…. Three miscarriages, lots of emotional and physical pain, dozens of sleepless nights, a billion tears, countless hugs and kisses, and 7 years later we begin a new TTC journey this month as our dream and hopes of ever having our bundle of love in our arms remain alive.
fertile window few days ago, we are now onto our 2WW - hoping the HPT results in a BFP. I'm calmly impatient though hehe 
Since we just ended a very "busy"
Much love, and best luck to everyone!
Hello All, I have been hanging around these parts of the bump for a little while now, but I figured I would re-introduce myself.
I am styler91, and I am 24 years old (25 in May of 2016). I met the love of my life when I was a senior in HS, and we started dating. we dated until May of 2011, when he proposed and I accepted! We were married July of 2013 and decided to start trying for a beautiful little one in January of 2014. Little did we know that this would be a lot harder and a longer journey than we had anticipated.
When I was 18, I had irregular cycles, with terrible pains. My Family Dr. put me on BirthControl without looking into what was the root cause of my pain, but to mainly regulate my cycle. BCP's were the most awful thing I had ever done. First pill they put me on I bled for 4 weeks straight. The next, I would bleed three weeks, stop one and bleed 3 more weeks. Eventually after so many different types of BCP's they told me that there was no other pill they would prescribe me, but instead wanted to do the shot, or copper... I choose not to do any of those, due to by this point my Hubby and I wanted a baby (and I was tired of all the craziness the birth control did to my body and emotional state).
Once I stopped taking the birth control pills, I didn't get my cycle back at all. I stopped in Jan of 2014, and by May I decided to see an OB-GYN about it. Since, you can't get pregnant without knowing when you are in your cycle... she prescribed me provera, and sent me on my way. needless to say, I had withdraw bleeds, but no period after that... Eventually after a second opinion, I was diagnosed with PCOS. I was devastated, mainly because I didn't have the slightest clue as to what I needed to do!
After much research, I went on a low GI diet, started Acupuncture for Fertility, and Prayed - a lot!
After 10 months with Acupuncture for Fertility, I have a regular (ish) cycle, and due to BBT I know that I am often cycles Ovulating. However, I still have never gotten that beautiful BFP. Which makes me think that something else is wrong.
This brings us to now... I am saving my pennies to go see a RE, and get some tests done and see what other treatments they recommend. Insurance doesn't cover any of it, so all comes out of pocket.. which takes time.
I hope within the next month or two to have some more answers... or better yet- a BFP!
crossing fingers, praying hard, and wishing on all the shooting stars!
thats my story... thanks for reading my long winded self.
Good luck to you all in this TTC journey!
First BFP on 2/6/2016!
02/11/16: D3 Bloodwork
I had a stillborn daughter when I was 21yo. She's in heaven waiting for me and keeping an eye on me till then
I had my copper IUD removed back in August but January has been out first month actually trying. I am now in the dreadful tww and time couldn't be moving slower!!! AF due next Saturday/Sunday. Trying to be patient and test the following Monday if she doesn't show.
Hello ladies. Unfortunately after my exciting BFP in November I am back to TTC soon. Since I've had 2 miscarriages in a row at 22, my OB/GYN wanted to do some tests and after getting cleared on a saline ultrasound, genetic testing, and thyroid testing, I tested positive for a blood clotting disorder. I have another blood test in 2 weeks that will confirm whether or not I have the condition. Once DH and I find out, we're going to start TTC again, but with extra precautions as suggested by my doctor. I look forward to getting to be a part of the boards again and wish you all luck in getting your BFPs!
Previously nweg...7878
DH and I have been TTC since the end of the summer, I thought it would have happened by now but no such luck. We have not told any friends or family to avoid the obvious nagging questions but now I am looking for some support because it has not happened yet. I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with you all.
Hello!
DH (34) and I (30) are starting our first month TTC #1. We’ve been married over 10 years and I’ve been ready for a baby for the last 4. I actually began lurking on this site 4 years ago when I had a “late” period and thought I might be pregnant. I have been lurking on and off ever since. I wasn’t pregnant but the thought lodged into my head and I brought up wanting to start trying. DH had reservations on having a child (something I was not prepared for) for reasons I understood and respected but felt we could overcome. It’s been a tough 4 years for me and I’ve been trying to reconcile myself to the idea that we might not have children.
But this last month he unexpectedly brought the subject up and suggested we start trying. Needless to say I am thrilled and still reeling a little. I understand that the process will most likely be long and there may be lots of bumps and bruises along the way, but I am just so excited and happy to finally be at this point. It brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. So here’s to a hopefully short journey to conceiving, but no matter what I’m going to try really hard to hang on to this feeling of joy
ETA: gif
Me: 32 | DH: 36
Married June 2005
1/2016 - TTC#1
4/2017 - Initial RE visit, Dx: Severe MFI (Varicocele, 14% motility, 3% progression, but normal count)
7/2017 - Stage 3 endometriosis discovered during laparoscopic removal of ovarian cyst
9/27/2017 - BFP at 10dpo (cycle 22), baby boy due June 9, 2018
Yesterday marked the 3 month mark until we start TTC #2. April 24th is when we ditch the condoms. So, I guess I will step out the shadows. I am a 25 year old stay at home mom. My husband, who is 27, is in his last semester of grad school. He will be done in May! Our daughter was born Sep. 2013. She was a complete surprise birth control baby. I have to admit that it has been incredibly hard having a baby a couple months after graduating college, with a husband still going to school full time and with no family in town. But having her has been a much bigger blessing than a burden. It has been hard having to wait to give her a sibling. I always wanted my kids to be closer together in age, but there is just no way we were going to try for another until we were done with school. So, now the time is almost here. hooray!
I have no experience trying to make a baby, so I'm sure I have a lot to learn. I have lurked every now and then for awhile on this board, mostly reading the informational threads. I bought TCOYF back in July when the new edition came out and I have a couple other books as well. I started taking prenatals on Saturday. Next month I ditch my birth control (Nuvaring). I am planning on temping my 2nd cycle off birth control. I also want to buy some OPKs. I have heard wondfos are good to get on Amazon. I have also heard of people getting sent fake, non-legit ones. Is there a way to know I am getting real wondfos?
Thanks everyone! I look forward to getting to know you and learn from you!
DH: 30 year old pneumatic electrical engineer
BFP: June 25, 2016 and MC: July 3, 2016
DD2: April 16, 2017
BFP: November 30, 2018 EDD: August 14, 2019
Hello! I got married at the end of September, and my husband and I decided to NTNP at that point. I got pregnant in my first cycle after getting off the pill, but miscarried at 9 weeks in December. My doctor told me to wait one cycle before trying again, so here I am! But this time, I'm going balls out. After lurking in the forums, I bought TCOYF, a thermometer, and OPKs. I just started charting on FF. It's all very fascinating to me and the data soothes my nerd soul.
I am a 33 year old attorney (and so is my husband - we actually have the same job, but in different cities). We have a little dog named Ruthie (after Ruth Bader Ginsburg) and we're just starting to house hunt.
Thanks, everyone! I'm happy to be here and I've learned a lot already!
I'm 31 and we are TTC with my soon-to-be-hubby (41). I've read the book "The impatient women's guide to getting pregnant" and I'm glad I did! We are trying since about 2 periods, now I'm in TWW and going nuts
Honestly it's great to have this community here, cos otherwise I don't have anyone to talk about these things
I wish everyone a lovely day!
DH and have been married for a little more than a year and a half (together for 8). We are both engineers and I have a small photography business on the side that some day I may expand to be full time. I am 30 and DH is 35. We have two dogs, a 6 year old lab mix and a 10 month old corgi mix. We play sand volleyball and some softball (used to play slot but now just sub). I enjoy reading, knitting and diy house projects. I am a mechanical engineer and DH is a systems engineer... So I tend to be handier with tools. I get concerned when I see him walking upstairs with tools in hand... We like to travel and are taking advantage of that as much as possible before we have kids (we know things will slow down in that arena when we are so fortunate).
We quit birth control about 6 months ago and were originally NTNP. After a couple seemingly normal cycles I was happy to think that I was normal fairly quickly after 15 years on birth control.
The past couple cycles have been a little off, but I am pretty sure ovulated in all of them... Just not sure when because O always seemed to fall on days where I couldn't get temps due to travel or sickness. There were definite temp shifts, I just could see the exact day they happened.
All in all I am starting to get a little frustrated and a little scared that this is taking so long... Though when I am honest with myself and look at our timing (with estimated O dates) we have only have a few months with even a chance of getting pregnant. With our work schedules and work travel we have a hard time hitting the FW it seems...
That's all for now
I'm 27, DH is 32. We are currently TTA but will be TTC in T minus 3 months - so we are preparing.
I'm a public school art teacher as well as a Buti yoga teacher (go check it out - I'm serious. It's female only yoga to really badass music playlists). I've been temping and charting TTA for nearly twoish years now, but I still am learning more about it every day. Joined this board a little over a year ago I believe. Very thankful to this board as well as reading the book Taking Charge of your Fertility for all of my knowledge in this area. It really is wildly empowering to feel like you kinda sorta know what's going on with your body.
I have been lurking for a couple of months and decided it's time to introduce myself. I'm 31 and my husband is 32. We have been married since April and recently moved to Dallas from San Diego. Starting new jobs caused us to wait a few months longer than we initially wanted before TTC, but now we are just starting cycle #3! I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Just thought I would introduce myself and I really enjoyed these communities when I was pregnant with my first and second. Can't wait to get to know you all
My Chart
hey y'all! Im Georgia!
I'm 20 and this is my first month TTC. I don't temp just chart when I'm supposed to o. we bded on my most fertile days and now i am 12dpo and AF was supposed to be here today.
my periods sometimes go from 28 day cycle to 31 day cycle.
i dont feel like af is comming though. here is a list of what i am going through. please give me your opinion.
very tinder breasts, lots of cm, crampy but not normal period cramps, nausous, very vivid preg dreams, and very odd cravings (pickles ice cream and peanuts).
let me know what you think
I belive there's some outdated info in my siggy.. so there's a bit of background for ya.
hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39
TTC #1:
dx with POCS 7/2009
TTC on & off since 1/2012
September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy
TTC #2:
July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278
My husband and I have been married since May 2014 and we have been TTC #1 since September 2015. I never thought I would be on cycle 6 without a pregnancy but here I am and here's to hoping I'm not here much longer.
I temp, track CM, recently started tracking CP, and we have done a good job hitting my fertile week every month so far!
I guess some extra information about me: I'm a science professor. I enjoy reading, knitting, and sewing. My husband and I have two cats and we hope to eventually have 5 or 6 kids
I have been using OVIA Fertility tracker and tracking BBT, CM and symptoms, but every little thing makes me excited and I think I am working myself up!
Hello! My DH and I were married June 2013 and have been actively TTC since June 2014. We got our BFP September of 2014 but unfortunately resulted in a MC at 7 weeks.
Irregular cycles have me going mad and I just ordered my BBT today! I can't wait to get some peace of mind by charting. Can't wait to jump in!
Hi! I'm a 26 and a mommy to 2 children (3 yr old girl and 18 month old boy) and I have 3 angel babies.
I'm back TTC number 3. This would be my last child. Right now I'm not charting but just tracking my cycles and hoping for the best. I'm on CD18 and 2dpo.
I'm slowly driving myself crazy noticing very little symptom but trying to remember it's a long road ttc. I look forward to getting to know you all!
My husband and I have been together for over 10 years and married since June 2014. We've been TTC#1 since Jan. 2015. I've gone through 4 rounds of Clomid and the most recent we did an IUI. If this cycle is a bust I'll be changing up my medication. I can't wait for Spring so DH and I can get back into our nightly routine of going on a walk. Since it's the dead of winter we spend a lot of time catching up on TV. I spend way too much time on TB and love being involved in this awesome community!
DH and I have been NTNP since I got off the BCP in October....with the new year we are starting to take things more seriously in terms of timing, vitamins, etc, so we'll see how it goes!
We live overseas from our families and are hoping to have a nice surprise to tell/show when we visit in the summer (preferably a visible bump, but even just an announcement with no belly showing would be nice...trying not to get my hopes up too much though!)
BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016
Re-started TTC Aug 2016
Started IF testing Nov 2016
Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017
BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
Hi Everyone,
I've been lurking for a while but wanted to officially start participating.
DH and I are starting our 8th cycle of TTC. Started in June, suffered a CP in September, and decided to start again 1 full cycle after the CP. We're both 28 and surrounded by an enormous baby boom- I think I know 14 people with due dates between March and May.
I've been tracking using OPKs/cm, using Preseed when needed, and taking my vitamins. Trying to stay positive but admittedly feeling pretty disappointed that AF arrived Friday. Feeling grateful this community exists.
:-)
Together since high school
Married June 2012
TTC after CP in September 2015
I don't think I've posted an official intro here despite already dipping my toes into a few TWW threads. So here's my story (advanced warning, it's long!):
**TW: loss mentioned**
I'm Jess, 29 and a paediatric RN. DH is also 29, former paramedic now a GM (and future owner) of 9 Tim Horton's stores.
Almost a year ago now, DH and I decided to start TTC (we'd been married 2 years). I went to my family MD for a check up, since I was overdue on my physical anyways, and to have my copper IUD removed. Towards the end of my physical, my doc felt my neck. And then he felt it again. He'd found a nodule on my thyroid, large enough to be felt and even seen if I tipped my head back. The IUD had to stay in place while I was worked up for thyroid cancer to ensure I didn't become pregnant in the event I needed radiation.
Three ultrasounds and one extraordinarily uncomfortable biopsy later we had a non-answer - the nodule was suspicious for papillary carcinoma. I was referred to a surgeon and assessed (and re-ultrasounded) by an ENT oncologist who felt strongly that the nodule was benign, but that it was best to remove my thyroid completely just in case. Surgery was scheduled for May, two days after our anniversary). As an unfortunate side effect of surgery, I now have hypoparathyroidism which I'm still holding out hope will resolve, so I'm on massive doses of calcium on top of my thyroid med, vitamin D and prenatal.
At the beginning of June we got the pathology results that the nodule was still suspicious but likely benign - I was considered clear of cancer risk and had my IUD removed (I squeaked in a week before my MD retired). With great self restraint, DH and I used the dreaded condoms during my fertile period until we were given the all clear by my endocrinologist to start TTC once my TSH and T4 levels stabilized at the end of June.
Six cycles of charting and well timed BDing later, we were pregnant. It was a rocky road from the start, I bled at least once a week from 4w but ultrasounds were progressing nicely despite concerning betas that were not doubling. Our little Pond left us at 7w, a complete natural miscarriage despite my best attempt to intervene and move things along with Cytotec.
I've had two periods since my MC, though I'm not 100% certain I ovulated the first cycle and we have been trying since we got the all clear before my first period. We are both hearing that biological clock tick and can only cross our fingers and take every measure we can to maximize our chances of conceiving again soon.
TL;DR - after a thyroid cancer scare, surgery and a MC at 7w we are once again TTC, anxious for our first little we can hold in our arms.
About a year ago I decided to offer to be a surrogate for a relative and they accepted. (my husband is on board with it) The process hit a few snags along the way when their donor backed out (2 of them) but it seems that things are moving along now. I am excited to continue this journey with them but kind of nervous too. After this is successful (hopefully) we plan on talking about the possibility of trying for one last child together.