Okay guys, some of us had some sucky weeks. And too many of us are headed in that direction.
The idea for this chain is simple: spread the love.
Think of a Bumpie that has done something nice for you, the board, or might need some extra love right now and tell them how awesome you think they are.
I want this thread to become a huge comment chain of positivity to show appreciation for our rock stars and support for those going through a rough patch. Can we do it? I think so
My first shout out goes to @Dilynne who has gone through so much this week. So many hugs your way. I think you're an awesome contributor here. And ever since you explained your user name, I smile every time I see it
Another shout out to @kbamomma33 and @KristoKekerooni who I had some ethical/philosophical discussions with this week. It's always nice to get to know your fellow bumpies a bit better and learn from each other in the process
Shout out to @antoto who is an IF warrior and so welcoming to anyone who joins that thread or wants to learn about IF. You are definitely one of the backbones of this board and many of us owe a lot to you.
I'll be back with more later when I can properly gif my emotions
@LoveInDC this is an amazing amazing thread and I love the idea
Starting here and will add throughout the day Shout out to @vflux33 who has been dealing with some tough stuff but is strong enough to prioritize the well being of her family and be an advocate for her sister
Me: 32, DH: 31 Together: 11/2008, married: 3/2014 DH: Type 1 Diabetes, (dx 4/15) Celiac Disease (dx 11/14), Treatment induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (dx 7/15) DH SA: 11/16: low count and low motility DH SA: 12/16: borderline low, count and motility 1/20/17: BFP, 1/24/17: CP 5/17:low AMH (0.89) 6/17: first IUI cycle, 50 mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI: 2 follies, BFN (count 58 million, 97% motility) 7/17: second IUI, 2.5 letrozole, OPK, IUI: 1 follie, BFN (count 9.5 million swimming- dont know percentage) 8/17: third IUI, 5.0 letrozole,
***TW*** I want to send some major love to both @kiki75 and @wabash15 both of whom sent me very sweet PMs after my loss. Your advice and support meant so much to me and I don't think either of you realize how much it helped. @kiki75 I want to thank you especially because I feel like we hadn't interacted too much on the boards at that point, but you still went out of your way to try to make me feel better. Thank you both so much! ***END TW**
Me: 34 | DH: 33 Married Aug. 2013 TTC #1 Sep. 2016 ***TW***
BFP Jan. 15, 2017; MMC Mar. 4, 2017 at 10w6d BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF. BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
@LoveInDC - Thank you! I appreciate you and @beachbunnyxo123 both so much for talking about the hard stuff. These are the kinds of things people can really get defensive about, but ya'll are so patient and kind.
TTC #1 since September 2014 Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI
(count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low
progesterone Check out my Infertility blog Check out my Infertility Instagram
Loss History (TW):
BFP: 3 May 2015, loss confirmed 4 June 2015 BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015 BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015 BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018 BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
TTC History (TW):
3 losses in 2015 Met with OBGYN in January 2016 Me: all clear, H: OAT November 2016: HSG = All
Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt
#1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17 December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC) Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA) FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018 May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus" FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo. BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019 Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two! Lost Baby A 02 July 2018 Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018 Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
Next Up:
TTC Naturally, possibly IUIs for remainder of 2018. ER#2 ~Jan 2019
Shoutout to @Avrilmai! Last month I had a convention coming up that I was very anxious about and she followed up afterwards and wanted to know how it went and how I was feeling. She's such a sweetie!
@LoveInDC this thread is amazing and made my heart squeeze so hard when I opened it. You are a beautiful person
Shout out to @heatherdubrow for coming back and getting ready to fight another round - serious fighter over here!
Shout out to @KristoKekerooni and @beachbunnyxo123 who were both so respectful and wonderful while talking about super sensitive subjects.
Next shout out would require too many tags - but literally every single lady in the IF thread, I'm looking at you. That thread is just... special in the most amazing way. The way we all feel we can be totally brutally honest and open, the way we all fiercely support each other, the way we share knowledge, ask for help, connect on a level that almost never happens IRL. Sending all of you lots of hugs.
Can we have this thread be a weekly Friday thing? It just makes me so happy.
@vflux33@antoto@kbamomma33 who all took the time, even with their own personal struggles, to give some insight on what I was going through on the Benched check in. It was so needed and so appreciated.
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: 6/2016 TTC #1: 12/2016 Benched due to deployment- Off the bench 8/8/17!
@antoto I KNEW I was forgetting to tag someone. You have been so dang supportive of everyone. You were so sweet and welcoming when I came back and I really felt that you were hurting for me. You are always there to cheer the IF girls on and provide education and support. You're amazing.
I love this thread @LoveInDC! I agree with @antoto we should make this a regular thing. In part selfishly because I want to make a shout out to TONS of people, but if I know this thread will come back weekly I can "save" my other shout outs for later threads instead of tagging 90 people at once (not that there's anything wrong with that).
So with that in mind I'd like to give my first shout out to @Aurora1973 a wonderful IF warrior who has a similar situation with her sister and just got the run around again from her RE. Ladies of the daily threads may not know her, but she is so supportive and strong and has moved through so many obstacles with grace and I want to channel all the positivity I can in her direction.
This thread makes my heart super happy I like the idea of using Positivity Friday when we need it, be it a shout out chain, themed gif party, or what have you. But what I think makes this thread so special is that it's just an out pouring of love. So @vflux33 tag away who has touched your heart lately. We'll leave it up to the group to feel out when we need this pick-me-up again
More shout outs:
@starla You were one of my first friends on here and have been so supportive too many ways to count I always try to stalk your WTO/TWW so I can keep up to date and cheer you on to graduation.
@heatherdubrow I am selfishly so glad to see you posting again. You are always so positive and fun. And who else is going to VPR gif with me? You're amazing and I'm way too excited to stalk your FET
@Cricket648 I know you've been going through a hell cycle, but you've been handling it so well (all things considered). Sending you love, strength, and positivity as you anxiously wait meeting an RE
@LoveInDC What a great thread idea. I just love this, and agree that it would be a kickass regular Friday addition.
@vflux33 You're making me misty, girl. Right back atcha, all of it. I think you're amazing!
The other lady who I've shared so many similar struggles with, and who amazes me with her attitude and love on the regular is @laurad75. I also have to give a shout out to @wabash15, who sent me the loveliest DM and has been such a consistent support and cheerleader. So stoked for your graduate status!
Everyone here is so wonderful, but also a general thank you and kisses to the entire IF thread. You guys are keeping me (somewhat) sane.
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
@LoveInDC Shout out to you for sharing your DH's job story and giving me some serious advice. I did end up applying and interviewing, but I did not get the job. Thank you for the push though!
Also to @Sailing_Mama, @LoveInDC, @Avrilmai, @lulu1180, and @50Wife for always being so supportive and a joy to interact with. I haven't shared the fact that we are TTC with anyone IRL so being able to stop in here daily and talk to/vent with you all, with no fears or judgment, has been so helpful. I have lurked in a few different types on online communities through the years, but never have I seen one with such comradery and understanding. It is so special. And @dragonette505 --I also enjoyed the times I interacted with you as well. You were always so kind and supportive. I hope you are doing well. Thinking of you back here
Also @antoto -- I want to thank you for for starting the NIAW thread. It was incredibly eye opening for me. I took so much away from reading all the stories in the thread. Thank you for starting that conversation.
Me:31 ~ DH: 28
Swiped Right: 6/2014 Married: 9/2016 TTC # 1: 11/2016 BFP: 5/2017 Baby Boy: 1/2018 Link to FF Charts
Me: 34 | DH: 33 Married Aug. 2013 TTC #1 Sep. 2016 ***TW***
BFP Jan. 15, 2017; MMC Mar. 4, 2017 at 10w6d BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF. BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
@heatherdubrow I'm so happy to see you positing again! You have been always positive and always bring incredible knowledge to the conversations.
@antoto I don't post on the IF boards since I don't know where my story belongs but I follow it. I have to say I admire your courage and how you advocate for yourself.
@BusinessWife You have been so supportive, welcoming, and kind as we've learned about our MFI diagnosis and considered where to go from here. Right from the beginning, you stepped up to explain what potential options might be, which made me that much more prepared when we got to meet with the medical specialists. You are always on it with a comment and you have the best gifs. (Darn mobile issues preventing your epic gifs!)
@antoto Thank you for starting the National Infertility Awareness Week thread. It was so powerful to read everyone's story and to know that I'm not alone in this journey.
Me: 35 DH: 28 TTC since June 2016 Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016 AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017 Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017 October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total) Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen 12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP 2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone Abnormal SIS Oct 2018 Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis. 12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN Our journey has come to an end.
OK well in that case I am going to throw down a silly amount of tags right now.
@antoto You are always so on top of everything here and I am certain TTGP would disintegrate without you (but please graduate anyway!). Thank you for all that you do!
@wabash15 You are soooo missed here. Every day I wake up and I'm like, shit, she's gone. (But stay gone!)
@BusinessWife You've been through so much too, are so sweet, and I feel like you're always quietly cheering everyone on. I obviously want you to graduate too but I'd really miss you!
@lulu1180 I feel like @antoto that you are one of the great organizers of this board and I always look forward to seeing your posts and think you're a great lady!
@LoveInDC I think you're also becoming a backbone organizer here and I love it! I feel like you're always on the ball to ask questions and to improve the experience here and we can never have too much of that.
@KristoKekerooni I thought it was so sweet when I first joined the IF thread and you offered to help me research my mysterious pituitary problem that my RE invented and I haven't forgotten about it and am always rooting for you.
@TravelingCouple I know you're on a bit of a break, but I see you always sneak back into the IF thread when someone is having a really hard day and it doesn't go unnoticed. I hope you're having a great break, but also looking forward to when you come back here full time!
I might come back for more later because there are so many other awesome ladies here and I'm sure in an hour I'll be like "why didn't I mention these other 6 people??" and get mad at myself.
My shout out is to all of you TTGP ladies (past and present) who have put up with me over the 4 months while I was TTA. Even though I was the weirdo posting in the dalies with a TTA status, everyone has been super supportive and that really means a lot to me!
@KariAnn323@SoldiersMom it makes my heart swell and brings me so much joy to know I've been a help/support to you. thank you. You ladies have done the same for me more times than I can count
The first person I thought of was that can use some extra support today @Dilynne I know you've been having a tough time, so hugs to you
to the ladies on the IF thread and the benched thread I lurk and read, and sometimes Love tit, and you have taught me so much. You have helped me grow personally (and professionally) by sharing your stories. I admire your fierce support of each other and this community.
I know there are more...I'll be back...
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@SoldiersMom@Avrilmai Thanks for the shout outs - this thread is giving me all the feels!
To @LoveInDC - you deserve a huge thank you for all the positivity that you bring to the board, especially this thread
To @lulu1180 - you do such an amazing job keeping us all on track, organizing a lot of the polls, and sharing everything you've learned on this journey
To @antoto - you always have some insight to share, and are such a fierce defender of all of us
To @Dilynne - you've gone through so much recently, and deserve the biggest of hugs
To @jsnakehole - being benched with your H away must be insanely hard, and I love that you are still here and cheering everyone on
There are so many special women here - I hate that I'm at work have to P&G so much but I'm sure I'll be back with more!
@LoveInDC - You are so kind and caring and you always know just what to say to help all of us on our hard TTC days.
@lund - Thank you for making us laugh and being so totally open! And, or course, your flow charts are dynamite.
@lulu1180 - I love your blunt, straight-forward attitude and how you are never afraid to put a drive-by in their place.
@KariAnn323 - Both you and YH make me smile. And I love having a fellow nerd here!
@Cricket648 - It seems we have a lot in common and I feel like we would be friends IRL if we could just get past our social awkwardness long enough to say "hello." You always have a kind word to say.
I seriously love all of you. This is a great community.
Me: 29 | DH: 29
Married 12/2016 DSS born 01/2016 TTC since 01/2017 Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@SoldiersMom@Avrilmai you guuuuyyssssss. I have to say I literally didn't expect my name to pop up at all here. But honestly...thank YOU for all of your support. It does mean so much when I come here to vent (some days while crying IRL) and there is nothing but support. So much fucking support it's amazing.
A few other ladies that I feel like I've chatted more with lately that have been nothing short of awesome: @Sailing_Mama@starla@lulu1180@LoveInDC just the honestly and support and having each others backs...you guys rock
Oh and @BusinessWife from day 1 I've kinda mentally viewed you as the board momma (just from seeing your picture picture popping up from giving everyone lovin'). You're supporting everyone and I feel like you check into most threads and follow everyone as much as possible. I will say that I'm sure it's appreciated by everyone way more than you think.
I'm finishing up lunch and feel horrible bc I know there are so many more ladies on here that have just been incredible but I'm just being a dick and listing a handful. Honestly everyone on this board is just awesome. I kind of m don't want to hit post bc I want to add so many more names
I've said it a few times and I'm sure I'll say it again outside of this...
Drunk girls in a bathroom. Everyone is friendly and supportive and wants to see everyone else succeed and they love each others outfits and leave best friends. That's what this is and is amazing. I wish I had all of you around IRL fa-real though
This is amazing. I haven't been super active the past couple of weeks for no good reason except to take a mental break but it doesn't change how important this community is to me.
My shout out is to all the IF ladies who have seen so many TTCers come and go and we keep trying and supporting each other with every test, treatment, heartbreak and victory (no matter how small). An extra special shout out to the AMA group.
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
I would like to give a couple of group love shout outs first, in lieu of tagging a ton of people and accidentally leaving someone out...
To basically every single person who posts on this board- I am so blown away by the care that all of you put into your posts and replies, as well as the tact and maturity that go into even the tough conversations. I love all of the support and knowledge that gets passed around here. It's encouraging to lurk and see so much kindness, humor, and positivity, even though most of us are struggling in one way or another. I feel privileged to hang with such a cool group of ladies.
To all of the ladies in the Benched/TTA thread, as well as the Heathy Habits Check In- Thank you all for being so sweet, welcoming, supportive, and encouraging to me upon coming back here **TW** even though I wasn't posting in TTGP for very long before my loss **TW**
@LoveInDCThank you for starting this thread! I LOVE this idea! It is so evident that you care so much about everyone here and that you want each lady to feel noticed, important, and included. You are very kind and I really want to thank you so much for that.
@antoto Thank you for starting the NIAW thread. I want to give a big fat giant love shout out to every single lady that shared their story and experience in that thread. I had major tears in my eyes reading it because the strength that you all possess is just totally astounding.
I also want to shout out to all of the ladies helping out on the Chart Stalk thread this week, especially @lulu1180 and @EmilyLove25. I was lurking and won't be starting to chart again until whenever AF decides to return but, it was so cool to see you guys being so helpful to someone new to charting and TTC.
@BusinessWife shout out to you for reaching out to me in a PM when we got our MFI dx and making my world feel less alone
@lulu1180, my girl, always checking in on me and sending love and support
of course all my IF girls! much love!
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
Gah, I keep thinking of more! My LTs are thank yous and
agreeing that all the ladies here are so so awesome!
@BusinessWife We don’t
do enough to recognize you You are one of the OGs in my mind (along with @Everycol0r) who make this board what it is.Though you might not be as active on the dailies anymore, you are still thought of and important.
@SoldiersMom Hugs back at you, lady! I’m sorry the job fell
through, but I’m glad you had the courage to go for it in spite of others
@lulu1180 How in the world did I miss you in all of this?!
My sister from another board (even if we missed each other) I wish I had
gotten to know you then because you are just so awesome! I will never forget
the effort you went through to support one of our former members in her time of
loss. The lengths that you went through to make sure we could all show her
support and love IRL was incredible. Your organization and support on this
board is not unnoticed
Thanks for all the love. I love this thread, too! I appreciate the callouts @laurad75 @50Wife @vflux33 @AlohaKumu @antoto (and anyone else I may have missed, @AvrilMai for the Benched tag bc - warrior status, right there imho. I am just amazed at the strength of the Benched thread every day...) @LoveinDC what a great idea! :D
Welcome back!!! @heatherdubrow ! (((Hugs)))
TBT, it isn't always easy for me to do TTGP at this point in my journey... we have been, "doing this," (or <i>NOT</i> "doing this," as the case may be), for a long enough time that it's not exactly fun anymore. It definitely has taken over our entire married lives up to this point. It's also sort of a sore subject in our house whenever DH sees me, "playing on my phone," even if I'm not actually bumping...
But rest assured, <b>my heart is with all of you!!!</b> And I want all good things and all the BFPs, and all the SS sparkley unicorn glitter BFPs for everyone here!
[Insert all the gifs]
A very special call-out today for....
@mrsdaddario .... ❤ !!!!!! Lady, I dunno when you started TTGP, but in my mind you have just always been there. For real, shoulder to shoulder we've been doing this %$#@&^☆ thing! I've seen you keep bouncing back, cycle after cycle, looking for things you could do and try to improve your chances. You completely changed your diet, lost a tonne of weight, STARTED OVULATING ON YOUR OWN Whaaaa???? All while knowing and gracefully balancing your own physical limitations. I have personally been amazed by your courage and strength, and I'm so glad to consider *you a friend. ❤ What a TROOPER!!!! ;)
Whoops, adding to the group hug A few people who definitely need their name thrown in here for being supportive, awesome members of this community:
@TravelingCouple who break or not still finds time to show support to others, even when she's hurting.
@beachbunnyxo123 who is so thoughtful and remembers people's updates (which is remarkable on this board). I hardly ever see you post without tagging a million people and your selflessness rocks.
@purplg8r who has had such a rough start to 2017, but still manages to post here nearly every dang day. All my hugs and love to you, girly
@flashley-2 who always makes me smile with her amazing attitude and dog stories
@kiwi2628 who also shows so much support to others in the IF thread and across the board. I know this week has been hard for you, so I'm sending hugs
This thread is the best!! I feel like I'm making an Oscar acceptable speech but here we go.
@LoveInDC thank you for not only making this thread, but always being amazing and throwing support on days when I don't think I deserve it.
@antoto Literallt everything you do is amazing. From your snark to your gif game, I appreciate everything you do.
@lulu1180 you've been on my team since the beginning and I appreciate all your wisdom.
Im missing 50 million people who have made an impact on my journey thus far. Please know I love you all and appreciate every bit of encouragement, every snark gif, every creepy internet hug and every slap in the face back to reality. ❤️❤️
Dang this is one heck of an awesome thread. I don't ever see notifications on mobile, but I hopped on from my desktop and what a nice way to see some mentions
Even on a break, I still lurk this board because this community does mean so SO much to me and I don't want to miss any big announcements or updates. You ladies are the real deal and it does blow me away that I can feel more connected to women I've never met than my closest friends when it comes to discussing TTGP, IF and all the pains that come along with it.
Shout out to @wabash15 who (I mentioned in her grad post thread but I'll say it again) has been a huge support in lifting me up during some dark, dark IF days. I am so flippin thrilled that you've graduated and can't wait to follow your pregnancy!
Sending love to @KristoKekerooni who is also on a break with me and who has been a great gal to talk prayer, faith and all the mixed bag of emotions that IF brings into the picture when it comes to believing in God. I'm so glad we are now connected outside of TB too so we can keep chatting even on a break!
Huge support and hugs to @heatherdubrow who should never have had to come back to this thread but is fighting on and still supporting others while doing it.
Shout out to @LoveInDC for starting this thread and being the mediator everywhere you turn to make everyone feel loved and appreciated on this board
I have to echo @antoto that the IF thread itself needs a special kind of shout out...all of you ladies are warriors; beautiful, courageous, unrelenting warriors. You have each impacted my life for the better and all of you make the journey I'm on more bearable, knowing I'm not alone and that we have each other to lift up and encourage. I wish to God from the bottom of my heart that none of us had to be in that thread, but I am so glad to have all of you as IF sisters and feel honored to fight this ugly beast alongside with you. I love watching each of your journeys unfold as I cry along with you for disappointments and rejoice along with you for victories. Oh gosh..
Shout out to @shortstack930, my fellow secondary IF bumpie. I'm fighting for both of us to make our DS & DD a big brother and big sister.
Whew I'm getting misty over here feeling all the love going around
@LoveInDC in addition to the support you provide to all the ladies on the board I think this thread is a testament to your character and authenticity. What a great way and idea to spread love and encouragement. Thank you for doing this. I'm definitely in favor of keeping this a consistent thread!
@antoto girl you are just all around awesome. Even though I don't know you IRL I feel like you are the type of person who always stands up for what you believe in and you aren't afraid of backlash or speaking your mind. You're totally the type of person I'd want in my corner growing up. What a great example to set, you just seem so genuine. And thanks again for starting the NAIW thread and brining awareness to it!
@KristoKekerooni for being our resident scientist and bringing so much knowledge to the IF board. I've loved reading about your faith and beliefs as well as @TravelingCouple and even though you both have been on a break I'm always happy to see you when you're here.
@purplg8r because you are a fighter and have shown so much strength with everything you've been through this year.
@kiwi2628 for being brave and sharing about her IF struggles with her work and inspiring me to not keep my journey a secret, thanks friend
@starla for all of your sex euphemisms and making me do the creepy silent grandpa laugh at my desk at work when I shouldn't be bumping
@lulu1180 for being such a consistent bump member, keeping the board in order, love-titing, and all responses. I see you girl.
To every lady in the IF thread. I'm not going to lie I was scared the first few times I posted when I just started participating there since there was so much I didn't know and had (still have) questions about. You all are such a wealth of knowledge and I don't know how I would be getting through without all of your help, answers and support.
okay I guess I'll stop blabbering for now...just for now though...
I had a crazy day, so I'm sorry I didn't get to this sooner, but...
@LoveInDC - I cannot thank you enough for the support you offered me when I was having a really hard time this cycle. You said all of the things I needed to hear right then, and I was so touched that you would reach out to be so supportive!
@lulu1180 - Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome here when I first arrived (even though I probably seemed like creepy internet stalker)! I am rooting for you so effing hard, girl! You're amazing!
@pebbledam - That made me laugh, because that's way too accurate! We'd totally be friends IRL!
This thread is the most amazing thing
ever! I think it should be done AT LEAST
monthly but more often as someone thinks it’s needed.
@LoveInDC Thank you for starting this thread
and even when you were having such a difficult time, you were lurking and jumping
in when you had something to contribute or support to provide. You never seemed to give in to complete
hopelessness, you were such a rockstar!
@KristoKekerooni For
being such an amazing part of this board, for imparting your incredible
scientific knowledge on all of us and for sharing your struggles both on this
board and through your incredibly beautiful blog.
@TravelingCouple For
being such a staple on this board and even when you’re taking a break, you come
back here and check on all of us.
@BusinessWife You
have the most amazing gif game of anyone I have ever had the pleasure of
meeting on this forum.
@saralee797-2 Thank
you for being such a supportive member of this board, You are what I aspired to be one day and are
the reason that I am so supportive today.
I always loved your posts where you took the time to respond to every
single poster, even when there were 3 pages worth of posts
@antoto You are not
only a supportive member of this board but also one of the most caring
members. When there are ridiculous
drive-bys that the rest of us write off as trolls, you respond as though they
aren’t because what if they’re a real person and they need the guidance
@LuND You have
amazing flowchart skills and such a great sense of humor!
@BertieMeetsGertie
Thank you for being there for me through every bump in the road, I don’t even
have the words right now
@JuneRoseRuby One of
my first bump friends, thank you for checking in on me and for being such an amazing
person in general. I can’t wait to see
your story here end and I root so hard for you every day!
I know I’m forgetting
a million people but I really just want to say thank you to every member of
this board past and present since I’ve joined.
You have all helped lift me up when I really needed it and put me in my
place when I got over the top. I root hard for every single woman on this board each and every day and hope we all
get our BFPs soon!
Re: Positivity Friday | Bumpie Love Shout Outs
Another shout out to @kbamomma33 and @KristoKekerooni who I had some ethical/philosophical discussions with this week. It's always nice to get to know your fellow bumpies a bit better and learn from each other in the process
Shout out to @antoto who is an IF warrior and so welcoming to anyone who joins that thread or wants to learn about IF. You are definitely one of the backbones of this board and many of us owe a lot to you.
I'll be back with more later when I can properly gif my emotions
Starting here and will add throughout the day
Shout out to @vflux33 who has been dealing with some tough stuff but is strong enough to prioritize the well being of her family and be an advocate for her sister
Together: 11/2008, married: 3/2014
DH: Type 1 Diabetes, (dx 4/15) Celiac Disease (dx 11/14), Treatment induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (dx 7/15)
DH SA: 11/16: low count and low motility
DH SA: 12/16: borderline low, count and motility
1/20/17: BFP, 1/24/17: CP
5/17:low AMH (0.89)
6/17: first IUI cycle, 50 mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI: 2 follies, BFN (count 58 million, 97% motility)
7/17: second IUI, 2.5 letrozole, OPK, IUI: 1 follie, BFN (count 9.5 million swimming- dont know percentage)
8/17: third IUI, 5.0 letrozole,
***TW***
I want to send some major love to both @kiki75 and @wabash15 both of whom sent me very sweet PMs after my loss. Your advice and support meant so much to me and I don't think either of you realize how much it helped. @kiki75 I want to thank you especially because I feel like we hadn't interacted too much on the boards at that point, but you still went out of your way to try to make me feel better. Thank you both so much!
***END TW**
Married Aug. 2013
TTC #1 Sep. 2016
***TW***
BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d
BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP
All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF.
BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th
My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI (count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low progesterone
Check out my Infertility blog
Check out my Infertility Instagram
BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015
BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015
BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day
BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018
BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
Met with OBGYN in January 2016
Me: all clear, H: OAT
November 2016: HSG = All Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt #1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17
December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization
January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC)
Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA)
FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018
May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus"
FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo.
BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019
Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two!
Lost Baby A 02 July 2018
Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
ER#2 ~Jan 2019
I'm rooting for all my TTGP ladies!
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
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
Shout out to @heatherdubrow for coming back and getting ready to fight another round - serious fighter over here!
Shout out to @KristoKekerooni and @beachbunnyxo123 who were both so respectful and wonderful while talking about super sensitive subjects.
Next shout out would require too many tags - but literally every single lady in the IF thread, I'm looking at you. That thread is just... special in the most amazing way. The way we all feel we can be totally brutally honest and open, the way we all fiercely support each other, the way we share knowledge, ask for help, connect on a level that almost never happens IRL. Sending all of you lots of hugs.
Can we have this thread be a weekly Friday thing? It just makes me so happy.
@LoveInDC @AlohaKumu @JuneRoseRuby @beachbunnyxo123 @BusinessWife @eggplantface @WitandWhimsy @MrsJ2410 @laurad75 @mrsdaddario (even though your post didn't go through lol) @kjeann @zwink1
Ladies, thank you so much for sharing your personal stories on the NIAW thread. Opening yourself up like that was so brave. Thank you for being honest and helping to tear down misconceptions about infertility.
Also shoutout to @sunniegrly and @sarelizr for showing support for your IF sisters!
Married: 6/2016
TTC #1: 12/2016
Benched due to deployment- Off the bench 8/8/17!
I love this thread @LoveInDC! I agree with @antoto we should make this a regular thing. In part selfishly because I want to make a shout out to TONS of people, but if I know this thread will come back weekly I can "save" my other shout outs for later threads instead of tagging 90 people at once (not that there's anything wrong with that).
So with that in mind I'd like to give my first shout out to @Aurora1973 a wonderful IF warrior who has a similar situation with her sister and just got the run around again from her RE. Ladies of the daily threads may not know her, but she is so supportive and strong and has moved through so many obstacles with grace and I want to channel all the positivity I can in her direction.
More shout outs:
@starla You were one of my first friends on here and have been so supportive too many ways to count I always try to stalk your WTO/TWW so I can keep up to date and cheer you on to graduation.
@heatherdubrow I am selfishly so glad to see you posting again. You are always so positive and fun. And who else is going to VPR gif with me? You're amazing and I'm way too excited to stalk your FET
@Cricket648 I know you've been going through a hell cycle, but you've been handling it so well (all things considered). Sending you love, strength, and positivity as you anxiously wait meeting an RE
@vflux33 You're making me misty, girl. Right back atcha, all of it. I think you're amazing!
The other lady who I've shared so many similar struggles with, and who amazes me with her attitude and love on the regular is @laurad75. I also have to give a shout out to @wabash15, who sent me the loveliest DM and has been such a consistent support and cheerleader. So stoked for your graduate status!
Everyone here is so wonderful, but also a general thank you and kisses to the entire IF thread. You guys are keeping me (somewhat) sane.
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
Also to @Sailing_Mama, @LoveInDC, @Avrilmai, @lulu1180, and @50Wife for always being so supportive and a joy to interact with. I haven't shared the fact that we are TTC with anyone IRL so being able to stop in here daily and talk to/vent with you all, with no fears or judgment, has been so helpful. I have lurked in a few different types on online communities through the years, but never have I seen one with such comradery and understanding. It is so special. And @dragonette505 --I also enjoyed the times I interacted with you as well. You were always so kind and supportive. I hope you are doing well. Thinking of you back here
Also @antoto -- I want to thank you for for starting the NIAW thread. It was incredibly eye opening for me. I took so much away from reading all the stories in the thread. Thank you for starting that conversation.
Married: 9/2016
TTC # 1: 11/2016
BFP: 5/2017
Baby Boy: 1/2018
Link to FF Charts
Married Aug. 2013
TTC #1 Sep. 2016
***TW***
BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d
BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP
All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF.
BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th
My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
BFP#3 5/22/17 | MC 6/17/17 at 7w3d
@antoto I don't post on the IF boards since I don't know where my story belongs but I follow it. I have to say I admire your courage and how you advocate for yourself.
Edit: English is hard.
@antoto Thank you for starting the National Infertility Awareness Week thread. It was so powerful to read everyone's story and to know that I'm not alone in this journey.
TTC since June 2016
Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016
AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
Our journey has come to an end.
@antoto You are always so on top of everything here and I am certain TTGP would disintegrate without you (but please graduate anyway!). Thank you for all that you do!
@wabash15 You are soooo missed here. Every day I wake up and I'm like, shit, she's gone. (But stay gone!)
@BusinessWife You've been through so much too, are so sweet, and I feel like you're always quietly cheering everyone on. I obviously want you to graduate too but I'd really miss you!
@lulu1180 I feel like @antoto that you are one of the great organizers of this board and I always look forward to seeing your posts and think you're a great lady!
@LoveInDC I think you're also becoming a backbone organizer here and I love it! I feel like you're always on the ball to ask questions and to improve the experience here and we can never have too much of that.
@KristoKekerooni I thought it was so sweet when I first joined the IF thread and you offered to help me research my mysterious pituitary problem that my RE invented and I haven't forgotten about it and am always rooting for you.
@TravelingCouple I know you're on a bit of a break, but I see you always sneak back into the IF thread when someone is having a really hard day and it doesn't go unnoticed. I hope you're having a great break, but also looking forward to when you come back here full time!
I might come back for more later because there are so many other awesome ladies here and I'm sure in an hour I'll be like "why didn't I mention these other 6 people??" and get mad at myself.
Also, @Sailing_Mama @50Wife @LoveInDC thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement @lulu1180 for your insight and support and honesty
The first person I thought of was that can use some extra support today @Dilynne I know you've been having a tough time, so hugs to you
to the ladies on the IF thread and the benched thread I lurk and read, and sometimes Love tit, and you have taught me so much. You have helped me grow personally (and professionally) by sharing your stories. I admire your fierce support of each other and this community.
I know there are more...I'll be back...
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
To @LoveInDC - you deserve a huge thank you for all the positivity that you bring to the board, especially this thread
To @lulu1180 - you do such an amazing job keeping us all on track, organizing a lot of the polls, and sharing everything you've learned on this journey
To @antoto - you always have some insight to share, and are such a fierce defender of all of us
To @Dilynne - you've gone through so much recently, and deserve the biggest of hugs
To @jsnakehole - being benched with your H away must be insanely hard, and I love that you are still here and cheering everyone on
There are so many special women here - I hate that I'm at work have to P&G so much but I'm sure I'll be back with more!
@LoveInDC - You are so kind and caring and you always know just what to say to help all of us on our hard TTC days.
@lund - Thank you for making us laugh and being so totally open! And, or course, your flow charts are dynamite.
@lulu1180 - I love your blunt, straight-forward attitude and how you are never afraid to put a drive-by in their place.
@KariAnn323 - Both you and YH make me smile. And I love having a fellow nerd here!
@Cricket648 - It seems we have a lot in common and I feel like we would be friends IRL if we could just get past our social awkwardness long enough to say "hello." You always have a kind word to say.
I seriously love all of you. This is a great community.
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@SoldiersMom @Avrilmai you guuuuyyssssss. I have to say I literally didn't expect my name to pop up at all here. But honestly...thank YOU for all of your support. It does mean so much when I come here to vent (some days while crying IRL) and there is nothing but support. So much fucking support it's amazing.
A few other ladies that I feel like I've chatted more with lately that have been nothing short of awesome: @Sailing_Mama @starla @lulu1180 @LoveInDC just the honestly and support and having each others backs...you guys rock
Oh and @BusinessWife from day 1 I've kinda mentally viewed you as the board momma (just from seeing your picture picture popping up from giving everyone lovin'). You're supporting everyone and I feel like you check into most threads and follow everyone as much as possible. I will say that I'm sure it's appreciated by everyone way more than you think.
I'm finishing up lunch and feel horrible bc I know there are so many more ladies on here that have just been incredible but I'm just being a dick and listing a handful. Honestly everyone on this board is just awesome. I kind of m don't want to hit post bc I want to add so many more names
I've said it a few times and I'm sure I'll say it again outside of this...
Drunk girls in a bathroom. Everyone is friendly and supportive and wants to see everyone else succeed and they love each others outfits and leave best friends. That's what this is and is amazing. I wish I had all of you around IRL fa-real though
This is amazing. I haven't been super active the past couple of weeks for no good reason except to take a mental break but it doesn't change how important this community is to me.
My shout out is to all the IF ladies who have seen so many TTCers come and go and we keep trying and supporting each other with every test, treatment, heartbreak and victory (no matter how small). An extra special shout out to the AMA group.
I have to call out a few individuals that I have been in the trenches with @Aurora1973 @mrsdaddario @antoto and @BusinessWife.
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
To basically every single person who posts on this board- I am so blown away by the care that all of you put into your posts and replies, as well as the tact and maturity that go into even the tough conversations. I love all of the support and knowledge that gets passed around here. It's encouraging to lurk and see so much kindness, humor, and positivity, even though most of us are struggling in one way or another. I feel privileged to hang with such a cool group of ladies.
To all of the ladies in the Benched/TTA thread, as well as the Heathy Habits Check In- Thank you all for being so sweet, welcoming, supportive, and encouraging to me upon coming back here **TW** even though I wasn't posting in TTGP for very long before my loss **TW**
@LoveInDCThank you for starting this thread! I LOVE this idea! It is so evident that you care so much about everyone here and that you want each lady to feel noticed, important, and included. You are very kind and I really want to thank you so much for that.
@antoto Thank you for starting the NIAW thread. I want to give a big fat giant love shout out to every single lady that shared their story and experience in that thread. I had major tears in my eyes reading it because the strength that you all possess is just totally astounding.
I also want to shout out to all of the ladies helping out on the Chart Stalk thread this week, especially @lulu1180 and @EmilyLove25. I was lurking and won't be starting to chart again until whenever AF decides to return but, it was so cool to see you guys being so helpful to someone new to charting and TTC.
@lulu1180, my girl, always checking in on me and sending love and support
of course all my IF girls! much love!
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
Gah, I keep thinking of more! My LTs are thank yous and agreeing that all the ladies here are so so awesome!
@BusinessWife We don’t do enough to recognize you You are one of the OGs in my mind (along with @Everycol0r) who make this board what it is.Though you might not be as active on the dailies anymore, you are still thought of and important.
@SoldiersMom Hugs back at you, lady! I’m sorry the job fell through, but I’m glad you had the courage to go for it in spite of others
@lulu1180 How in the world did I miss you in all of this?! My sister from another board (even if we missed each other) I wish I had gotten to know you then because you are just so awesome! I will never forget the effort you went through to support one of our former members in her time of loss. The lengths that you went through to make sure we could all show her support and love IRL was incredible. Your organization and support on this board is not unnoticed
Group hug to @vflux33, @Avrilmai, @50Wife, @Sailing_Mama, @jsnakehole, @lund, @WillRunForWine21, and so many more who have been friends to me on this board I love getting to know you all and sharing this journey with you.
Thanks for all the love. I love this thread, too! I appreciate the callouts @laurad75 @50Wife @vflux33 @AlohaKumu @antoto (and anyone else I may have missed, @AvrilMai for the Benched tag bc - warrior status, right there imho. I am just amazed at the strength of the Benched thread every day...)
@LoveinDC what a great idea! :D
Welcome back!!! @heatherdubrow ! (((Hugs)))
TBT, it isn't always easy for me to do TTGP at this point in my journey... we have been, "doing this," (or <i>NOT</i> "doing this," as the case may be), for a long enough time that it's not exactly fun anymore. It definitely has taken over our entire married lives up to this point. It's also sort of a sore subject in our house whenever DH sees me, "playing on my phone," even if I'm not actually bumping...
But rest assured, <b>my heart is with all of you!!!</b> And I want all good things and all the BFPs, and all the SS sparkley unicorn glitter BFPs for everyone here!
[Insert all the gifs]
A very special call-out today for....
@mrsdaddario .... ❤ !!!!!!
Lady, I dunno when you started TTGP, but in my mind you have just always been there. For real, shoulder to shoulder we've been doing this %$#@&^☆ thing! I've seen you keep bouncing back, cycle after cycle, looking for things you could do and try to improve your chances. You completely changed your diet, lost a tonne of weight, STARTED OVULATING ON YOUR OWN Whaaaa???? All while knowing and gracefully balancing your own physical limitations. I have personally been amazed by your courage and strength, and I'm so glad to consider *you a friend. ❤ What a TROOPER!!!! ;)
@TravelingCouple who break or not still finds time to show support to others, even when she's hurting.
@beachbunnyxo123 who is so thoughtful and remembers people's updates (which is remarkable on this board). I hardly ever see you post without tagging a million people and your selflessness rocks.
@purplg8r who has had such a rough start to 2017, but still manages to post here nearly every dang day. All my hugs and love to you, girly
@flashley-2 who always makes me smile with her amazing attitude and dog stories
@kiwi2628 who also shows so much support to others in the IF thread and across the board. I know this week has been hard for you, so I'm sending hugs
@LoveInDC thank you for not only making this thread, but always being amazing and throwing support on days when I don't think I deserve it.
@antoto Literallt everything you do is amazing. From your snark to your gif game, I appreciate everything you do.
@lulu1180 you've been on my team since the beginning and I appreciate all your wisdom.
Im missing 50 million people who have made an impact on my journey thus far. Please know I love you all and appreciate every bit of encouragement, every snark gif, every creepy internet hug and every slap in the face back to reality. ❤️❤️
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
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
Even on a break, I still lurk this board because this community does mean so SO much to me and I don't want to miss any big announcements or updates. You ladies are the real deal and it does blow me away that I can feel more connected to women I've never met than my closest friends when it comes to discussing TTGP, IF and all the pains that come along with it.
Shout out to @wabash15 who (I mentioned in her grad post thread but I'll say it again) has been a huge support in lifting me up during some dark, dark IF days. I am so flippin thrilled that you've graduated and can't wait to follow your pregnancy!
Sending love to @KristoKekerooni who is also on a break with me and who has been a great gal to talk prayer, faith and all the mixed bag of emotions that IF brings into the picture when it comes to believing in God. I'm so glad we are now connected outside of TB too so we can keep chatting even on a break!
Huge support and hugs to @heatherdubrow who should never have had to come back to this thread but is fighting on and still supporting others while doing it.
Shout out to @LoveInDC for starting this thread and being the mediator everywhere you turn to make everyone feel loved and appreciated on this board
I have to echo @antoto that the IF thread itself needs a special kind of shout out...all of you ladies are warriors; beautiful, courageous, unrelenting warriors. You have each impacted my life for the better and all of you make the journey I'm on more bearable, knowing I'm not alone and that we have each other to lift up and encourage. I wish to God from the bottom of my heart that none of us had to be in that thread, but I am so glad to have all of you as IF sisters and feel honored to fight this ugly beast alongside with you. I love watching each of your journeys unfold as I cry along with you for disappointments and rejoice along with you for victories. Oh gosh..
Shout out to @shortstack930, my fellow secondary IF bumpie. I'm fighting for both of us to make our DS & DD a big brother and big sister.
@LoveInDC in addition to the support you provide to all the ladies on the board I think this thread is a testament to your character and authenticity. What a great way and idea to spread love and encouragement. Thank you for doing this.
I'm definitely in favor of keeping this a consistent thread!
@antoto girl you are just all around awesome. Even though I don't know you IRL I feel like you are the type of person who always stands up for what you believe in and you aren't afraid of backlash or speaking your mind. You're totally the type of person I'd want in my corner growing up. What a great example to set, you just seem so genuine. And thanks again for starting the NAIW thread and brining awareness to it!
@KristoKekerooni for being our resident scientist and bringing so much knowledge to the IF board. I've loved reading about your faith and beliefs as well as @TravelingCouple and even though you both have been on a break I'm always happy to see you when you're here.
@purplg8r because you are a fighter and have shown so much strength with everything you've been through this year.
@kiwi2628 for being brave and sharing about her IF struggles with her work and inspiring me to not keep my journey a secret, thanks friend
@starla for all of your sex euphemisms and making me do the creepy silent grandpa laugh at my desk at work when I shouldn't be bumping
@lulu1180 for being such a consistent bump member, keeping the board in order, love-titing, and all responses. I see you girl.
To every lady in the IF thread. I'm not going to lie I was scared the first few times I posted when I just started participating there since there was so much I didn't know and had (still have) questions about. You all are such a wealth of knowledge and I don't know how I would be getting through without all of your help, answers and support.
okay I guess I'll stop blabbering for now...just for now though...
@LoveInDC - I cannot thank you enough for the support you offered me when I was having a really hard time this cycle. You said all of the things I needed to hear right then, and I was so touched that you would reach out to be so supportive!
@lulu1180 - Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome here when I first arrived (even though I probably seemed like creepy internet stalker)! I am rooting for you so effing hard, girl! You're amazing!
@pebbledam - That made me laugh, because that's way too accurate! We'd totally be friends IRL!
There are so many ladies here who brighten my day & who always have kind words. @Avrilmai @purplg8r @Sailing_Mama @icecubeinthedesert I'm sure there are tons more that I'm forgetting right now.
I'm so thankful for everyone here. Every single person in this community has been so compassionate and supportive! You guys are the best!
Married: 10/2013
TTC #1 Since: 02/2017
@adirat @NYTino24 @dragonfly87-2 @Tennis11785 for reaching out to me when all of my drama started this year.
@lulu1180 and @antoto I feel like you guys help to keep this board going. I've learned so much from you guys
**ok I have more to post but we just got called to be seated
This thread is the most amazing thing ever! I think it should be done AT LEAST monthly but more often as someone thinks it’s needed.
@LoveInDC Thank you for starting this thread and even when you were having such a difficult time, you were lurking and jumping in when you had something to contribute or support to provide. You never seemed to give in to complete hopelessness, you were such a rockstar!
@KristoKekerooni For being such an amazing part of this board, for imparting your incredible scientific knowledge on all of us and for sharing your struggles both on this board and through your incredibly beautiful blog.
@TravelingCouple For being such a staple on this board and even when you’re taking a break, you come back here and check on all of us.
@BusinessWife You have the most amazing gif game of anyone I have ever had the pleasure of meeting on this forum.
@saralee797-2 Thank you for being such a supportive member of this board, You are what I aspired to be one day and are the reason that I am so supportive today. I always loved your posts where you took the time to respond to every single poster, even when there were 3 pages worth of posts
@antoto You are not only a supportive member of this board but also one of the most caring members. When there are ridiculous drive-bys that the rest of us write off as trolls, you respond as though they aren’t because what if they’re a real person and they need the guidance
@LuND You have amazing flowchart skills and such a great sense of humor!
@BertieMeetsGertie Thank you for being there for me through every bump in the road, I don’t even have the words right now
@JuneRoseRuby One of my first bump friends, thank you for checking in on me and for being such an amazing person in general. I can’t wait to see your story here end and I root so hard for you every day!
@50Wife @SoldiersMom @Sailing_Mama @Cricket648 @starla I had thought about leaving the board and being able to connect with all of you amazing women has made me glad that I chose to come back here.
I know I’m forgetting a million people but I really just want to say thank you to every member of this board past and present since I’ve joined. You have all helped lift me up when I really needed it and put me in my place when I got over the top. I root hard for every single woman on this board each and every day and hope we all get our BFPs soon!
@SoldiersMom @vflux33 @Avrilmai @Sailing_Mama @pebbledam @50Wife @JuneRoseRuby @LoveInDC @Dilynne @beachbunnyxo123 @Cricket648 @purplg8r Thank you all ladies for the love and shout-outs, you truly brought tears to my eyes and every one of you are amazing in your own way!
"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