@prpl11butterfly Jury's still out, however, my chart looks vastly different than it has with all of my previous BFP's basically from the moment I started taking baby aspirin and B12 with L-5-MTHF. Fingers crossed!
I am excited to be in the group because I am a first time mom and I am very nervous. My husband (28) and I(29) have been married for two years but dated for 8 years prior to that. We are both in the LEO world.
My LP was 9/3 and I will be 8 weeks on 10/30 and have my ultrasound that day. I am praying for twins as I am very career oriented and would like to make this pregnancy one time the charm. I’m due on 6/10.
Hey hey! I’m Alex. This will be baby #4 for us. We have three girls and are hopeful for a boy but would LOVE another girl as well. This is my sixth pregnancy (one mmc and one extopic). I haven’t had my first appointment yet, but my EDD is June 17th! Glad to be here!
I've known my husband for nearly 7 years and we've been married for 3 years in Dec. He's 35 and I'm 32. We have no prior human children but we do have furchildren. 2 dogs and 2 cats, plus I'm a cat lady so I care for the 2 other spare cats in the neighborhood.
We're San Antonio based where I'm a full time grad student working on my PhD in Biomedical Research. Husband works full time and goes to school full time working on second bachelors/masters combo program in computer science. Hes been super supportive despite being so busy and tired himself.
I took on more than most students this semester in order to expedite baby timeline for next year, but joke was on me. Needless to say, pregnancy was not expected to happen this soon in our timeline, but life, uh, finds a way.
I'm overwhelmed, exhausted, and way over this whole nausea thing already (not literally, of course). I'll welcome this kiddo come what may, I just hope he/she can hang in there and be good to me until June.
I'm not super thrilled about kids in general and I know that likely makes me the outlier in the group, but I'm used to that. In fact, I've always kinda envied women who are overjoyed to be pregnant and have children, the world needs ppl like you and I'm genuinely so happy for you all!
But in fact, I will say I'm actually quite thankful to even be able to get pregnant bc I do have (well managed) PCOS. I also have hEDS. Are there specially boards for EDS? I'd love to hear other ladies experiences re pregnancy (pre and post natal)
Additionally, I'm not a social media user so forgive if I'm not up to date on all the acronyms being used (is there a cheat sheet somewhere?) or info how to search for boards and stuff.
My first appt isnt until 10 weeks but fingers crossed for smooth sailing from here until June for all of us.
Your story is quite similar to mine. I'm 41 and DH is 43. I've had 2 miscarriages, 4/2017 (8 weeks) and 4/2018 (7 weeks). Unlike my last 2 pregnancies, this one is very different. I'm experiencing a lot of nausea and vomiting, no spotting so far and I'm 7 weeks with an EDD of 6/4/2019. Praying this baby is my sticky bean. My 1st ultrasound is 10/29 and the waiting has been agony! Sending well wishes and continued sticky baby dust your way!
@catsoverkids I'm sure you heard it before, but when it's your kids, its different. I wasn't too keen on having kids either, I liked the idea, but having someone dependent on you, having to do everything for them really turned me off. I have 14 month old, and she's my world! I love when she climbs all over me, everything she does amazes me
Hi everyone. STM with EDD of 6/26/2019. Just got that BFP 2 days ago. My DH (32) and I (30) have one DD (2) have a cat (rescue Russian blue) and a Rottie.
I was SUPER active in my previous BMB (May 2016) and I made lifelong friends who I've visited and vacationed with since we met here on TB. I learned from that experience just how valuable other moms going along a similar journey can be.
Hi fellow Mamas! I'm Alexa. I am expecting baby # 2 around June 17th. I could not be happier! I had an ectopic pregnancy in January of this year that required me to have my right fallopian tube removed. I was so worried I would not be able to get pregnant again. Now 8 months of trying and here we are! God is so good! I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter who is the light of my life...but I am so ready to have another baby...hopefully a boy this time! We live in Kansas City, I turn 30 this week and work for a tourism organization and hub is 34 and manages a hotel. Congratulations to all of you! YAY! We did it! Here's to hoping these months zoom right by.
Hello all! STM. EDD 7/30. Yes I am still very early, but needing support this is my 5th pregnancy and my first rainbow baby is 2 1/2. I have a genetic condition that makes it hard to carry past week 6, so the sooner I find out, the sooner I can start progesterone to try and save the pregnancy. It helps to see there are other mommas like me and we can all get through this together.
Hi this is ny first time on a board of this sort and I am very excited. EDD is June 16 or 17 (my cycle is anywhere from 28-35 days so the doctor gave is the 16th but I say the 17th until we have US. My DH and I have been married for a year and 4 months 6/21). We have an 8 y/o border lab and a 2 year old kitty. I'm a musician so June couldn't be a better time for us and we actually tried timing this out!
I have had 2 early MCs so every cramp makes me nervous. This baby is so wanted and loved already and my DH has been so supportive and protective!
Hi everyone. I’m 6 weeks as of today and felt it was about time I stopped lurking and post (:
According to my LMP I’m due around June 15th but we have our first appointment Nov 1 so I’m anticipating it might shift. First baby, first time pregnant, first month off birth control. We had initially planned to start trying around December...so when we got back from a vacation and my period was MIA I was a bit surprised! I’m 29, DH is 30. Together for 8.5 years, married for 1. He gave me a high five when I told him (after the shock wore off). We have 2 kitties we treat more like children. I’m an avid runner (anyone else half crazy, too?) although I had planned (before I found out I was pregnant) to take the winter season off due to back injury.
Thrilled to be here and completely blown away by so many of your stories and challenges. Wishing you all H&H 9 months!
Hey all! I’m 6 weeks today! My EDD is June 15th. This is baby #1 for hubby & I! We are so excited! We have 3 cats which I like to call my furbabies lol. That’s about it! Happy to be here!
Goodness. I am shocked to be here. Hi everyone! I’m 32 and my SO is 39. I’m a home visitor and he is a security guard. This will be our first living baby!
***TW*** we lost our first baby at 10 weeks July 27th of this year. ****endTW**** so I am very nervous but excited!!
I wasn’t tracking that much and we really didn’t give ourselves many opportunities to get knocked up. I also have PCOS so who the heck knows what’s going on with my body lol. I think EDD is June 23rd.
Goodness ladies! Congratulations I hope you both have a happy and healthy 9 months.
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
Hi! I'm Emily in Central NY. Just got my BFP on Thursday 10/18 with baby #2! EDD is 6/23 right now, first appointment is 11/14 yay! My DD is almost 11 months, didn't think #2 would be this soon, but we're so excited
Hi I’m Amber. 27. Mother of two. DS would have been 4(sids💙) and DD my 🌈is 2. I had an ectopic April and lost and tube Andy am pregnant now, praying this one will be my healing too
Hi everyone, I'm pregnant with my third, edd June 14 based on lmp but I'm expecting that to change after my first US on Tuesday because my cycles can be up to 40 days long. I have 1 & 2 year old little boys. We struggled with infertility for 4 years before conceiving twice with IUI (lost the first early on) and this is our second "surprise".
My first 2 labors were unmedicated hospital births and I'm still nursing both of my kids and plan to nurse through this pregnancy as well. I'm 36 and this will definitely be our last.
@Livepretty09 I'm so sorry to hear you lost your son. It's not the same but I lost one of my nephews to SIDs. He would be 7. It's an unbearable pain that never goes away. Hugs to you. I hope you have a H&H pregnancy.
Hi everyone! I am 6w2d. Very excited & nervous. I’m 29, SO is 30. We were trying for 2 years and are very lucky to have conceived on our last iui before Ivf. First US is Nov 1st, can’t wait to find out if it’s a singleton or twins. EDD is June 15th.
Hi! My husband and I have been married 4 years and we have a 3 year old DD and a 2 year old DS. The first two were conceived with little effort, but it took us 7 months for our caboose. I'm excited for my last pregnancy! EDD 6/26.
Hi ladies. My name is Ellie & I am a 32 yr FTM. Est DD is June 28 so I’m 4w2d today. I’vd been with my hubby for over a decade but only married a year. We started trying for a baby in May 2018 & we got pregnant on the 1st stot *TW unfortunatley I had a MMC in July ending with a D&C. *End TW* I was told to wait 2 periods b4 trying again & low & behold we got pregnant again. I’m very hopeful & excited for everyone in this group.
Hi, I'm Mary, my husband and I found out we were pregnant October 6 with DD June 15...this is my second pregnancy. Suffered an ectopic pregnancy April of this year so saying lots of prayers for our first US, Nov 6! Currently 6 weeks
Hi everyone! I am typically a lurker but thought I'd say hi. I'm an instructional coach and have taught for the past 10 years. This will be my second baby. I have a 2.5 year old ds. My husband and I have been married 3.5 years. I look forward to coming out from lurking and getting to know everyone!
Yay I can finally post! I’ve been having issues with they system allowing it. Anyway, I’m Holly and as of today I’m 6w6days. EDD is June 12th.
This is mine and my husband’s first. I’m 29 almost 30 and my husband just turned 33. I work as a project coordinator and my husband teaches middle and high school science at a small private school.
I have ave my first appointment on Halloween. So excited to get to know all of you and go on this journey together!
Hello hello! Was waiting to jump in until I had announced to my last BMB FB group because they’re all lurkers and would see this even though I changed my s/n Anway, I’m happily married to my sweet husband and mama to DD who is 14 months (Aug17 BMB). I am mainly a SAHM but I am also a professor of research & public health at a midwifery college. EDD is June 20th based on LMP. Hopefully this BMB is awesome because I loved my last one and am still super close with lots of the ladies!
Hi! I’m jennifer and this is my second pregnancy. My DD will be two in January. I was a part of F17 (I see a few of you ladies here, hiiiii!!!!) and love all the wonderful ladies I met through that bmb. My due date looks like 6/26, so I’m on the back end of the month. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!!
I'm 7 weeks. I am 31 years old and this is my first preganacy. My husband and I have been together 10 years and married for 3. My estimated due date is June 14 but my doctor says June 4 which I don't believe 😆.
I'm going through some anxiety right now as my symptoms over the last 2 weeks have gradually disappeared so waiting on some tests but hoping all is well.
Hi everyone! Excited to post here. FTM, married, 32 (both of us) and in accounting as a job.
DH and I are your typical whirlwind romance story: boy meets girl, girl awkwardly flirts for a few months until it clicks for boy who realizes he feels the same attraction, boy pulls girl close in restaurant parking lot and gives her the last first kiss of her life. Two years later they’re married, and loving the newlywed life. Girl starts feeling generally pretty crappy. Doc says “oh you’re just fat”. Girl says “I’m taking a test to confirm there’s nothing amiss downstairs”. Girl is now mama. Boy is now dad. Both are over the moon to be parents but are trying not to be scared too. Girl is considering yelling at her PCP. Boy is considering throwing her rotten doc from the highest point in the city.
Which, this is all true. I had (have?) PCOS and I had gone to my doc in August to discuss what I should do if DH and I want kids someday. She said I need to lose weight (that’s all they ever say to me ugh) and they’d see what else from there. No help. No guidance. No “if you’re thinking about trying maybe stop taking your birth control”. No “let’s have a look at your ovaries and see what’s up.” Just “you’re fat fix it, or you won’t get pregnant.” So here I was on BC and fat and on medication for anxiety and told “no way all of that will let you get one past the goalie” (paraphrasing obvs) so imagine the shock when I got two BFPs on at home tests and one at the ob-gyn.
DH and I are so stoked for Spud to come into our lives. They’re already a great little guest. I’m sure they’ll be the sweetest little thing when they’re born too. I see so many friends dealing with rough pregnancies and I’m a little worried that I’m not having more trouble but also super thankful. I’m on the phone all day for work and bring sick would NOT be good for me. I feel them there still. Not blind hope (I hope) but I legitimately feel them in my body, growing and chilling out. DH and I are going to our first US appt on Friday and we’re so excited to see and hear our baby. I’m already tearing up.
My estimated is the 18th. This is my third pregnancy, I actually have two teenagers now. Lots of people think I'm insane for starting this all over again, and sometimes I'm inclined to agree with them.
It is however a first for my husband and I couldn't deny him the joys of watching a little one grow up because he's been amazing with the older ones since we met 4 years ago.
So, I'm both excited and terrified of doing this again after so long.
Re: Introduce Yourself Here!!
I am excited to be in the group because I am a first time mom and I am very nervous. My husband (28) and I(29) have been married for two years but dated for 8 years prior to that. We are both in the LEO world.
My LP was 9/3 and I will be 8 weeks on 10/30 and have my ultrasound that day. I am praying for twins as I am very career oriented and would like to make this pregnancy one time the charm. I’m due on 6/10.
I'm 7 weeks today (based on LMP).
I've known my husband for nearly 7 years and we've been married for 3 years in Dec. He's 35 and I'm 32. We have no prior human children but we do have furchildren. 2 dogs and 2 cats, plus I'm a cat lady so I care for the 2 other spare cats in the neighborhood.
We're San Antonio based where I'm a full time grad student working on my PhD in Biomedical Research. Husband works full time and goes to school full time working on second bachelors/masters combo program in computer science. Hes been super supportive despite being so busy and tired himself.
I took on more than most students this semester in order to expedite baby timeline for next year, but joke was on me. Needless to say, pregnancy was not expected to happen this soon in our timeline, but life, uh, finds a way.
I'm overwhelmed, exhausted, and way over this whole nausea thing already (not literally, of course). I'll welcome this kiddo come what may, I just hope he/she can hang in there and be good to me until June.
I'm not super thrilled about kids in general and I know that likely makes me the outlier in the group, but I'm used to that. In fact, I've always kinda envied women who are overjoyed to be pregnant and have children, the world needs ppl like you and I'm genuinely so happy for you all!
But in fact, I will say I'm actually quite thankful to even be able to get pregnant bc I do have (well managed) PCOS. I also have hEDS. Are there specially boards for EDS? I'd love to hear other ladies experiences re pregnancy (pre and post natal)
Additionally, I'm not a social media user so forgive if I'm not up to date on all the acronyms being used (is there a cheat sheet somewhere?) or info how to search for boards and stuff.
My first appt isnt until 10 weeks but fingers crossed for smooth sailing from here until June for all of us.
And now I'm off to my nap. Zzzzzz
FIRST BABY! Almost 5 weeks.
Due date: June 21
Where’s my group 3 people at?!? Woot woot!
-G
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
STM with EDD of 6/26/2019. Just got that BFP 2 days ago.
My DH (32) and I (30) have one DD (2) have a cat (rescue Russian blue) and a Rottie.
I was SUPER active in my previous BMB (May 2016) and I made lifelong friends who I've visited and vacationed with since we met here on TB. I learned from that experience just how valuable other moms going along a similar journey can be.
Excited to get to know you all.
DD: 05/14/16
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
I have had 2 early MCs so every cramp makes me nervous. This baby is so wanted and loved already and my DH has been so supportive and protective!
I look forward to getting to know you all.
***TW*** we lost our first baby at 10 weeks July 27th of this year. ****endTW**** so I am very nervous but excited!!
I wasn’t tracking that much and we really didn’t give ourselves many opportunities to get knocked up. I also have PCOS so who the heck knows what’s going on with my body lol. I think EDD is June 23rd.
Goodness ladies! Congratulations
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
My first 2 labors were unmedicated hospital births and I'm still nursing both of my kids and plan to nurse through this pregnancy as well. I'm 36 and this will definitely be our last.
Yay I can finally post! I’ve been having issues with they system allowing it. Anyway, I’m Holly and as of today I’m 6w6days. EDD is June 12th.
This is mine and my husband’s first. I’m 29 almost 30 and my husband just turned 33. I work as a project coordinator and my husband teaches middle and high school science at a small private school.
I have ave my first appointment on Halloween. So excited to get to know all of you and go on this journey together!
Anway, I’m happily married to my sweet husband and mama to DD who is 14 months (Aug17 BMB). I am mainly a SAHM but I am also a professor of research & public health at a midwifery college.
EDD is June 20th based on LMP. Hopefully this BMB is awesome because I loved my last one and am still super close with lots of the ladies!
I'm 7 weeks. I am 31 years old and this is my first preganacy. My husband and I have been together 10 years and married for 3. My estimated due date is June 14 but my doctor says June 4 which I don't believe 😆.
I'm going through some anxiety right now as my symptoms over the last 2 weeks have gradually disappeared so waiting on some tests but hoping all is well.
I'm a little over 4 weeks, EDD June 30th. I am 23 and he is 24. This will be both of our firsts and I'm super excited AND REALLY NERVOUS to be here!
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Me: 23 | Him: 24
"She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten."
Hi everyone! Excited to post here. FTM, married, 32 (both of us) and in accounting as a job.
DH and I are your typical whirlwind romance story: boy meets girl, girl awkwardly flirts for a few months until it clicks for boy who realizes he feels the same attraction, boy pulls girl close in restaurant parking lot and gives her the last first kiss of her life. Two years later they’re married, and loving the newlywed life. Girl starts feeling generally pretty crappy. Doc says “oh you’re just fat”. Girl says “I’m taking a test to confirm there’s nothing amiss downstairs”. Girl is now mama. Boy is now dad. Both are over the moon to be parents but are trying not to be scared too. Girl is considering yelling at her PCP. Boy is considering throwing her rotten doc from the highest point in the city.
Which, this is all true. I had (have?) PCOS and I had gone to my doc in August to discuss what I should do if DH and I want kids someday. She said I need to lose weight (that’s all they ever say to me ugh) and they’d see what else from there. No help. No guidance. No “if you’re thinking about trying maybe stop taking your birth control”. No “let’s have a look at your ovaries and see what’s up.” Just “you’re fat fix it, or you won’t get pregnant.” So here I was on BC and fat and on medication for anxiety and told “no way all of that will let you get one past the goalie” (paraphrasing obvs) so imagine the shock when I got two BFPs on at home tests and one at the ob-gyn.
DH and I are so stoked for Spud to come into our lives. They’re already a great little guest. I’m sure they’ll be the sweetest little thing when they’re born too. I see so many friends dealing with rough pregnancies and I’m a little worried that I’m not having more trouble but also super thankful. I’m on the phone all day for work and bring sick would NOT be good for me. I feel them there still. Not blind hope (I hope) but I legitimately feel them in my body, growing and chilling out. DH and I are going to our first US appt on Friday and we’re so excited to see and hear our baby. I’m already tearing up.
Talk to you soon I hope, mamas!!!
My estimated is the 18th. This is my third pregnancy, I actually have two teenagers now. Lots of people think I'm insane for starting this all over again, and sometimes I'm inclined to agree with them.
It is however a first for my husband and I couldn't deny him the joys of watching a little one grow up because he's been amazing with the older ones since we met 4 years ago.
So, I'm both excited and terrified of doing this again after so long.