I have been dreading this post since Saturday night. My husband had an accident at home Saturday night and died in my arms.
He was drunk and accidentally shot himself.
I will not know if I am pregnant or not until Friday, when my period is due. In all likelihood I am not, and I'm just trying to prepare myself for that outcome. Tests today and yesterday (11 & 12dpo) were negative.
I really wish I knew what to say but there isn't anything I can say. My husband is gone, and I obviously won't be able to participate here anymore.
I want to thank @adirat and @antoto personally for the support they've shown me on this site, and all of the rest of you ladies who have offered me personal support.
I will likely lurk whether I am pregnant or not, but I cannot continue to post any longer. My grief and pain is indescribable. All I want, more than anything in this world is to be pregnant with his legacy but I know it likely won't happen the way I hope it will.
I love you all. I wish nothing but the best for each and every one of you, and I hope and pray for your BFP's soon.
Kiss, hug, love, and tell the spouse in your life how you feel because in an instant it can all be gone.
@sheknows6 I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it's what everyone says but I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I can say that you will definitely be missed by everyone here. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything that we can do for you and if you are having a hard day and just need some extra support, you know we are here for you.
Biggest ever creepy internet hugs friend! We love you too!
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married 6/11/16 TTC Since 6/2016 12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal 3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve 8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC 7/2018 Clomid+IUI 11/2018 Letrozole+TI 12/2018 Letrozole+IUI 2/2019 NTNP 5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
omg, @sheknows6. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I don't know what to say besides you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please be kind to yourself as you go through this terribly difficult time. All the hugs.
** December BMB Siggy Challenge - Animals in Pools **
Me: 31+ H: 32 TTC Since 11/2015 #1 - MMC 6.5 weeks (2/16); #2 - MC due to cystic hygroma at 20 weeks (10/16); #3 CP (2/17); #4 - Due 12.16.17
@sheknows6 I didn't get the chance to know you very well but words cannot explain how truly sorry I am. I will sit with you in spirit my friend and pray for you.
LFAF February Siggy Challenge - "Favorite TV/Movie Couple"
There are just no words right now. No words to describe how much I wish I could magically make this not have happened. No words that I can think of to tell you how terribly sorry I am. First, I hope you have all the possible support IRL at home right now. I hope your friends and family are there to hold you up. I hope if you find a need to have a therapist (I sure as hell would!!!) that one is readily available and helpful. I hope whatever your life responsibilities are right now will allow you time to check out for a while. But if at any point that support waivers, or you need a different kind of support - please know that this whole board is here for you. PM me if you EVER need to just talk it out. I can't promise I will know what to say, but I do promise to listen and send you all my love.
You have people here for you. You are not alone and you will never be alone.
Omg @sheknows6 I am so incredibly sorry For your loss I don't even know what to say other than that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I have so enjoyed getting to know you and you will missed. Please take care of yourself. Please PM me anytime if you want to talk
OMG @sheknows6 I am soooo sorry!!! There is literally nothing I can say, but I am praying for you and hope you find peace. We love you and are here for you always.
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
I'm so so sorry for your loss. We're still here if you need anything and all the thoughts prayers and creepy internet hugs I can send
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!
@sheknows6 I am so incredibly sorry. I can't even imagine the pain you must be feeling right now. Sending so many thoughts and prayers your way and hoping you find peace. I'm just so sorry.
TTGP March Siggy Challenge: Animals Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
@sheknows6 I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I do not know what else to say but you will be in my thoughts, and I truly hope you can find peace soon.
@sheknows6 I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and what you are going through. So many thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
TTC History
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
sheknows6 I am so very sorry for your loss. The grief and pain you are feeling is unimaginable. I do not think anything we can say or do will provide any relief, but please know we are keeping you in our thoughts. Please take care of yourself.
@sheknows6 Oh my god. I am so sorry. There are no words except those.
I hope you have the support from your family and friends to get through this devastating, literally impossible, time. Please take care of yourself. We all truly value you and know what a bright and kind person you are. If you need to talk -- we are here.
@sheknows6 I am so, so sorry for your loss. I am sure that your grief is unimaginable. I hope that you are able to find peace and comfort in some way.
Me: 31 Husby: 36 Married May 2014 TTC # 2 Since December 2021 Baby girl W born 2/2021 Our journey so far... (tw loss & infertility)
Diagnosis: Poor Egg Quality Working with an RE since March 2016 2 failed TI cycles 3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017 23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17 BFP 4.21.17 MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey: 12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted! 5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house! 1.1.20 Homestudy process started 3.14.20 First social worker visit 5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test! Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@sheknows6 I know words only help so much, but I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know that we are all always here for you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am just stunned and so dreadfully sorry. It's like - unbelievable - even as it's happening. I will hope and pray extra hard for your bfp, lady. ❤ Although I know whatever happens, your husband can never be replaced. You will carry him in your heart for always, no matter what. I think we talked briefly about his drinking, and you trying to show support for his struggle. As other ladies have said, please feel free to reach out any time if you need a place to vent. You are so loved, and please remember. No matter how hard it feels, <i>you will find a way to walk through your grief.</i> It's going to take a lot of courage. But you are not alone. (((So many hugs))) *typos
@sheknows6 You are in my thoughts, I can't imagine the pain you're going through right now. I am so sorry this happened to you. All the hugs in the world to you.
Oh my God. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I wish I could say something that will magically make this easier for you, but just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please lean on your support system and know that we're here for you if you need us.
Oh @sheknows6 I am so truly, incredibly sorry for what you are going through. Please take care of yourself as best you can. All the love and prayers to you my friend
I have no words. I am so so sorry. I cannot imagine what you're feeling right now, but I pray you find peace. Remember that even in the darkest moment, light will always return. Please take care of yourself.
I'm so incredibly sorry. What a horrible way to lose someone. Will be thinking of you.
BFP #1 10/30/15 MMC found 11/30/15 D&C 12/11/15 EDD 7/9/16 BFP #2 3/21/16 Nora Mae born 12/6/16 BFP #3 11/27/20 EDD 8/6/21
healing comes in waves, and maybe today the wave hits the rocks and that’s ok, that’s ok, darling. you are still healing, you are still healing- Ijeoma Umebinyuo, be gentle with yourself
@sheknows6 I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Know that we are here for you if you ever need us. All the love and prayers to you ❤
**TW Loss/pregnancy mentioned** Married: 7/21/12
BFP: 5/30/16 and MC on 7/6/16 BFP: 12/4/16 Due 8/8/17 -- Its a boy! Born 8/14/17 BFP: 5/19/19 and MC on 5/27/19 BFP: 6/24/19, MC on 7/24/19 BFP: 10/24, no heartbeat on 11/27, D&C 12/2 Officially diagnosed with Secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage IVF started Feb 2020 retrieval and PGT testing: 18 retrieved, 17 mature, 16 fertilized, 9 to blast, 8 PGT normal. Transfer #1: June 14, 2020
Mommy to a super cute havanesse puppy and baby boy!
I'm sitting here with my mouth wide open and my stomach turning for you.
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. I have no words except you are loved, you are not alone and please, like the other ladies have said, please reach out if you need anything at all. We are here for you.
You are stronger than you think, you will get through this.<3
@sheknows6 I cannot imagine the depths of your pain. Please know we are all here for you, whenever you may need us.
32 years old (both H and I) Dating 7/2008 Married 7/2014 H Type I Diabetic TTC 1/2016
12/2016
mental break from TTC-NTNP
1/10/2017 initial appt with RE (all BW results WNL) 1/17/2017
SA DX Virtual Azoo (3 sperm 0%morph 0%motility) 1/18/2017
STP tubes clear 2/1/2017 initial appt with Urologist
2/15/2017 DX H Robertsonian Translocation H is on clomid and Theralogix Supplements 6/26/17 repeat SA: 47 sperm 0% morph 13% motility 7/26/17 IVF Consult, repeat SA (4 sperm) 8/21/17 Starting IVF cycle with Donor Sperm backup 9/1/17 ER ICSI PGS: only 2 donor embryos made it to freeze 9/13/17 Started cycle for IUI with donor and clomid 9/27/17 IUI canceled for overstim October Plan IUI with donor and low dose clomid
@sheknows6 I'm so unbelievably sorry for your loss. Please reach out for support when you need it, whether IRL or here. People sometimes worry that it will be "weak" to ask for help, but it's not. It takes a lot of strength to let others help in whatever tiny way they can. If you ever need a safe place to vent or a shoulder to cry on, you've got a board full of ladies here for you.
TTC #1 --- BFP #1 5/15, loss at 5 weeks --- BFP #2 12/15, loss at 4+3 --- RE testing 3/16 normal, still trying for our rainbow
@sheknows6 I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you feel nor can I say anything to make the situation better. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers for strength and healing.
I am so extremely sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine the immense pain you are feeling. You will be in my every prayer. I hope you have support to help guide you through this time. My heart truly breaks for you.
Me 27 DF 44 TTC post VR Sept 21/16 SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
OMG @sheknows6... I am so so so sorry! Reading this makes me so incredibly sad. That is absolutely horrific and I can't even begin to imagine the agony you are feeling right now. All the hugs in the world for you lady! And prayers for a miracle little one.
There just aren't sufficient words. I am so, so sorry. I will be praying for your BFP and eventual healing. Please take care of yourself and reach out--to us or others--when you need to.
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
**lurking** @sheknows6 I have no words. I am so, SO sorry. I wish I could take some of the indescribable pain away from you right now. Please take care of yourself sweet lady and know we are all here for you.
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Biggest ever creepy internet hugs friend! We love you too!
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
** December BMB Siggy Challenge - Animals in Pools **
Me: 31+ H: 32
TTC Since 11/2015
#1 - MMC 6.5 weeks (2/16); #2 - MC due to cystic hygroma at 20 weeks (10/16); #3 CP (2/17); #4 - Due 12.16.17
LFAF February Siggy Challenge - "Favorite TV/Movie Couple"
DD: 10/17/13
TTC#2 Actively: 10/14, NTNP: 01/14
Left-Sided Hydrosalpinx (cause: genetic abnormality, TREATED 11/16)
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/396b04
There are just no words right now. No words to describe how much I wish I could magically make this not have happened. No words that I can think of to tell you how terribly sorry I am. First, I hope you have all the possible support IRL at home right now. I hope your friends and family are there to hold you up. I hope if you find a need to have a therapist (I sure as hell would!!!) that one is readily available and helpful. I hope whatever your life responsibilities are right now will allow you time to check out for a while. But if at any point that support waivers, or you need a different kind of support - please know that this whole board is here for you. PM me if you EVER need to just talk it out. I can't promise I will know what to say, but I do promise to listen and send you all my love.
You have people here for you. You are not alone and you will never be alone.
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
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!
Married 9/2015
TTC #1 6/2016
Dx Unexplained IF 6/2017
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI 7/2017 - Cancelled (overstimulated)
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #1 - BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #2 -BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI#3 - BFP! EDD July 15 2018
Baby Girl H - July 22 2018
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
me: 27 | husband: 35
IR PCOS dx Sept. 2014
married May 2015 --> started NTNP
BFP 6.28.15 - EDD 3.6.16
baby #1 born 2.19.16
TTC #2 in April 2017
BFP 12.30.17 - EDD 9.6.18
Fertility Friend Chart
I hope you have the support from your family and friends to get through this devastating, literally impossible, time. Please take care of yourself. We all truly value you and know what a bright and kind person you are. If you need to talk -- we are here.
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
Dating: 2/2007 Married: 4/2011
TTC #1: 9/2016
*TW*
BFP #2: 3/9/2017 - CP: 3/10/2017
08/2017: DH's SA = normal
08/2017: Low progesterone (4.6) all other BW normal
11/2017: HSG Clear; Pelvic Ultrasound Normal; and AMH, FSH, and Estradiol normal
12/2017: 1,000mg Metformin
12/2017: 50mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: 100mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: RE Consult
03/2018: 5mg Letrozole + 50 units Gonal-F + 500 μg Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #3: 4/1/2018 - CP: 4/4/2018
04/2018: 5mg Letrozole + Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #4: 5/2/18
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
Married 4/22/16
**TW**
BFP 2/1/16 I MC 3/21/16 (11w)
TTCAL 6/15/16
BFP 3/23/2017 Team pink! Quinn Leigh EDD December 1, 2017
BFP #2 3/21/16 Nora Mae born 12/6/16
BFP #3 11/27/20 EDD 8/6/21
LFAF April Siggy: TV/Movie BFFs
BFP #4 1/2016, DD born 10/2016
Married: 7/21/12
BFP: 12/4/16 Due 8/8/17 -- Its a boy! Born 8/14/17
BFP: 5/19/19 and MC on 5/27/19
BFP: 6/24/19, MC on 7/24/19
BFP: 10/24, no heartbeat on 11/27, D&C 12/2
Officially diagnosed with Secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage
IVF started Feb 2020
retrieval and PGT testing: 18 retrieved, 17 mature, 16 fertilized, 9 to blast, 8 PGT normal.
Transfer #1: June 14, 2020
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. I have no words except you are loved, you are not alone and please, like the other ladies have said, please reach out if you need anything at all. We are here for you.
You are stronger than you think, you will get through this.<3
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
Dating 7/2008
Married 7/2014
H Type I Diabetic
TTC 1/2016
1/10/2017 initial appt with RE (all BW results WNL)
1/17/2017 SA DX Virtual Azoo (3 sperm 0%morph 0%motility)
1/18/2017 STP tubes clear
2/1/2017 initial appt with Urologist
2/15/2017 DX H Robertsonian Translocation
H is on clomid and Theralogix Supplements
6/26/17 repeat SA: 47 sperm 0% morph 13% motility
7/26/17 IVF Consult, repeat SA (4 sperm)
8/21/17 Starting IVF cycle with Donor Sperm backup
9/1/17 ER ICSI PGS: only 2 donor embryos made it to freeze
9/13/17 Started cycle for IUI with donor and clomid
9/27/17 IUI canceled for overstim
October Plan IUI with donor and low dose clomid
TTC #1 --- BFP #1 5/15, loss at 5 weeks --- BFP #2 12/15, loss at 4+3 --- RE testing 3/16 normal, still trying for our rainbow
LFAF February Siggy Challenge - "Favorite TV/Movie Couple"
DD: 10/17/13
TTC#2 Actively: 10/14, NTNP: 01/14
Left-Sided Hydrosalpinx (cause: genetic abnormality, TREATED 11/16)
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/396b04
Me 27 DF 44
TTC post VR Sept 21/16
SA 6 weeks post op 50.7 mil count 40% motility
BFP #2 3/18/19 * EDD 11/25/19* DS born 11/30/19
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@sheknows6 I have no words. I am so, SO sorry. I wish I could take some of the indescribable pain away from you right now. Please take care of yourself sweet lady and know we are all here for you.
Married: October 2014
TTC#1:May 2016
BFP: 11/16/16 EDD: 7/30/17
4 fur babies