GTKY Monday 4-1

holly321

I feel like it has been awhile since we had a general GTKY for everyone.  

Ages (you and SO): 

How many months have you been TTC?: 

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

rikiteacup

Ages (you and SO):  36 and 37

How many months have you been TTC?: 12 months

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: BBT, Prenatals, OPK, Ubiquinol

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have a 17 y/o cat who is a pretty active grandpa kitty. We enjoy traveling overseas and exploring our city. I work in project management and right now it is very stressful as we have all new software and no training. Fun fun!

brookert615

Oh! This is cute!

Ages (you and SO): I'm 29 and DH is 31.

How many months have you been TTC?: Since August of last year.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Metformin (for PCOS), Armour Thyroid (for Hashimoto's), PNVs, Vitamins B Complex, C, D, Kelp, Calcium, OPKs, Temping, FighterDiet, RLT, Black Cohosh, Vitex, FD Fight or Flight 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I have a pup turning 12 this year, she has been my ride or die since I started college. Her name is Gypsy and she's the best! I went to school for graphic design and am currently a creative director for local advertising at my company. I love to create and went a little crazy as a DIY bride, I love hiking, I used to be in track and was an avid runner and now I've gone to the other side and enjoy lifting, DH and I enjoy off-roading in his Jeep, too! 

Edit! I have a turtle and totally forgot lol. His name is Dexter and he likes to wave his fins at me while I workout in our basement lol.

b_1029

Ages (you and SO): both 30

How many months have you been TTC?: 18

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: BBT, PNV, OPKs, maca, green tea

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): we have a dog (golden retriever, 2 years old) and 2 cats (sisters, 3 years old) inside and then a super sweet outdoor cat. We love to travel but have been kind of stuck while DH is in grad school. Hoping to do more things in our city once the weather gets warmer! I sorta do crossfit but have been pretty unmotivated as of late  

kpearse99

Ages (you and SO): 35 and (almost) 38

How many months have you been TTC?: 7 months

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Always taking my prenatals - I have tracked CM, CP and ovulating symptoms as well as BDing EOD but lately I feel like trying not to track anything and just go with the flow.  So much easier said than done... but essentially just HIO right now!

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

DS will be 7 at the end of June - He's an outgoing, energetic and ever so friendly social butterfly who likes to follow the rules when he is everywhere else but at home!  He also so desperately wants to be a big brother!

I have 2 dogs: a 1 year old hound mix, Lola - who is a sweet, sassy and crazy pup and an almost 11 year old dachshund, Chase - who is such a snuggle bug of an old man!

I'm a trainer at a large company so I get to do a bit of traveling and I also teach dance to 3-6 year olds.  I love to dance/sing/act and generally just perform in community theatre when something comes up that I want to do or when my schedule allows.  DH and I also love wine!!

inthewoods23

I guess I'lI jump right in on this!

Ages (you and SO): I turn 30 on the 23rd!, DH is 31

How many months have you been TTC?: Since July 2017, or 21 months

ETA: I thought I would add here that I've been part of the TTGP board since, I think, October 2018 which was right around the time I first met with the RE

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: we're at the point of IVF if this cycle gives us nothing. Previously had 3 IUIs with letrozole, trigger, and progesterone suppositories

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): DH and I are both engineers (me - electrical, DH - mechanical). We both mentor a robotics program for high school students, which, as we're finding out is a nightmare, but thankfully that kid is a senior and we don't have to deal with him anymore soon! DH and I were both students in the program and it's how we met so it's kinda cheesy romantic that we're back as mentors. 😆

No babies for us yet but we have some fur (and not so fur) babies. 1 cat (Gir), 1 red eared slider turtle (Haejii), and number of fish, and everybody's favorite - Pinecone the hedgehog!

holly321

Ages (you and SO):  I just turned 32 and Dh is 33

How many months have you been TTC?: we started ttc 2/2017 , but we were NTNP for a few months before 

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: 
Just HIO, temping and opks right for the next few months

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):  

I have an 8 year old dd, and ds is 6.  I work part time at an ophthalmology office doing claims and handling contact lenses.  It is wonderfully flexible, which is great having two special needs kids.

We have 3 cats, our oldest, Indy is 10, Han is 3 I think and fluffy is almost a year and a feral little jerk.  
We have a 10 year old beagle and a Californian rabbit.

my biggest hobby is gardening.  I love being outside.  I recently decided to start playing the guitar again.

daffodil_shoe

Ages (you and SO): Both 30

How many months have you been TTC?: 7

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: I have a Luteal Phase Defect, so we’ve tried Prometrium, Clomid, and Letrozole.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

I have a son, my little miracle rainbow baby, who turns 3 soon.

We also have two dogs and a cat. I’m a Surg Tech working in a birthing center, so I scrub csections, attend vaginal births, and help wherever I can with patient care. 

inthewoods23

@brookert615 what type of turtle do you have??

chichiphin

Ages (you and SO): I'm almost 29, MH is 30

How many months have you been TTC?: 9

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: either back to letrozole + progestrone or straight to IVF+PGD once we get genetic testing results back 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have two furbabies Jackson and Amos, both chi-mix rescues. I'm a Privacy Officer for a large university/health system, MH is in finance. We both love lifting/working out together. I also like to read watch trash tv... 
 

brookert615

@inthewoods23 He's a yellow belly slider! 

kbrown2385

I feel like it has been awhile since we had a general GTKY for everyone.  

Ages (you and SO): I’m 33, DH is 35

How many months have you been TTC?: 28 months, nov 2016

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: metformin, tempdrop, opk’s, ubiquinol, vit c,d,e, progesterone and clomid w/monitoring, ww, low carb, contemplating Ivf 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):  We have a cat named Elvis who only accepts me because I feed him. I really enjoy hiking, drinking coffee in silence, eating carbs and watching trashy reality shows (real housewives and the kardashians are my fav). 

I stay home with our ds who will be turning 4 soon. 

emeraldduchess

Oh man, I feel old...
Ages (you and SO): 37 and 38

How many months have you been TTC?: 9

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Prenatal vitamins, Fertility Friend, temping, OPKs, fertility tea and hopefully seeing an RE soon.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): DH and I are both elementary school teachers, but different grades at different schools. We have a 10 year old lab mix who is super smart but incredibly stubborn so she refuses to do tricks or play fetch. I am a theater nerd and DH is all about the sports (specifically soccer). I am a huge Anglophile, care way too much about the royal family, and my blood is mostly tea at this point in my life.   I also knit when I am stressed, which explains why I have completed a crazy amount of projects since we started ttc. 

inthewoods23

@brookert615
Me: *Google's yellow bellied slider*
Immediately followed by "awwwwww"

Of course Google always shows you the young turtles when they're smaller than the palm of your hand!

brookert615

@inthewoods23 Hahah! Yes they do look so cute when they're young! He's actually pretty big and we will most likely have to get a bigger tank for him soon! We tried to do a meet and greet when I moved in with my dog and it didn't go so well lol. Turtle tried biting dog and dog got scared and ran away  . Now she takes every opportunity to jump at the tank and scare him back. He likes to crawl up onto his floating rock and "sunbathe". 

marebear15

Ages (you and SO): 26 and 28

How many months have you been TTC?: 12 months

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Prenatals, B6, super B complex, baby aspirin 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

We have a DD who is 18 months and our sunshine baby! We recently lost our 2nd baby in January.

I am a proofreader, writer, and avid reader, although I don't get nearly as much time to do the later two as I used to. I also enjoy baking and sewing, when I get in the mood for those. DH works as a set designer/constructor for plays and productions. He likes hunting, fishing, gardening, fixing up our house, and just got into disc golf. 

ruby696

Feeling old with you @emeraldduchess!

Ages (you and SO):  38 and 35

How many months have you been TTC?: 19

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Way too many things.  Ava, FF, maca, Ubiquinol, low-dose Aspirin, 4mg FA, MV, Clomid, and IUI.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

We have two adorable kids - DS is 4 and DD is (almost) 3.  

I'm an attorney and MH is in law enforcement.  We enjoying camping, hiking, fishing, and all things outdoors.  We also have two Great Danes are think they are lap dogs and a small parrot.

emeraldduchess

@ruby696 does this makes us the Golden Girls of TTGP? 🤣

ruby696

@emeraldduchess Lol!  Yeah, I think it might.  Never thought I'd have to say that. . .

lcking82

Ages (you and SO):  37 and 36

How many months have you been TTC?:  11 months, now that we're in April, NTNP since Sept 2016

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?:   BBT, OPKs, and Letrozole

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

We have one DD who is 2.5y/o.  She's hilarious, and was a big surprise after years and years of trying.  

We also have an old doggie (pit/lab mix) who is just the sweetest thing ever...except that she sometimes pees when she gets nervous.  I'm a pathologist.  I love singing in my church choir, and we are trying to be into camping!  I wish I like working out like some of yall - but generally I stick to walking.

whitealbum29

@inthewoods23 -- aww that is pretty cute about you and DH meeting in the program and then mentoring!

@emeraldduchess -- Oh man I have gotten so into the royal family since Harry and Meghan got married but possibly in a much more superficial way than you! Do you follow eholmes/"So many thoughts" on Instagram?

Ages (you and SO): 35 and 40

How many months have you been TTC?: 8

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: My doctor put me on Clomid last month because my cycles are generally long and irregular so I just finished round two of that. Using the Ovia app, OPK's and taking prenatals and just got some pre-seed I'm trying this month.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): No kids or pets, we live in a small city in New England after years and years in NYC and I love it! I write for a news website, SO works in theater/theater education as well as in HR. I love yoga (and barre but less so), nature walks, exploring our city preferably while drinking coffee, reading, cooking, scary movies, and both good and terrible TV. (I'm currently rewatching Mad Men and SO is forcing me to watch the Sopranos, and I will also discuss The Bachelor anytime, anywhere with anyone.)

rikiteacup

@emeraldduchess we're both "old". I started on the Knot (1st marriage) back in 2004! now I am am elder on these boards 

ETA: @lcking82 @ruby696

kels0091

Mind reader ! Fantastic idea. 


Ages (you and SO): 28, 30 

How many months have you been TTC?: 9 months

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: HIO, PNV, charting, CM, omega 3, B6, Glucosamine, vitamin D, low carb, we will be trying clomid as of July assuming nothing happens naturally. 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): no kids, two dogs who are crazy but I love them (I’m sure everyone knows what they look like haha) they’re catahoula leopard dogs and they’re biological brother and sister. 
I just got a job working at a clothing store doing stock and so far I love it. I’m debating getting a night time job so I can save enough to take the winter off again. 
My hobbies aren’t too exciting really, Pinterest and dog parks lol. I’m enjoying experimenting more and more with cooking and baking. 

mercury94

Ages (you and SO):  We’re both 33 and both turn 34 in June

How many months have you been TTC? 4 months

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?:   Metformin (PCOS), prenatals, temping, adding OPKs next cycle. 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

DS is 1 and a half. 

We have 5 dogs and live in South Texas. I’m a public service attorney (hey, @ruby696). DH teaches high school math. I used to read a lot, but life has slowed that down. DH and I love board games. 

celticknotfire

Ages (you and SO):  Both 36 but I'll be 37 on Wednesday. 

How many months have you been TTC?: 20 (sigh)

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: IVF

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have 3 dogs (9 year old lab/pit mix, 7 year old pointer/great dane/who knows mix, 1.5 year old dalmatian rescue).  I have a nerve condition so I'm a housewife that also crochets and knits. I was a nurse and miss it terribly.  MH is a firefighter who plays the bagpipes. 

ruby696

@mercury94 Heyyy! I haven't heard the term public service attorney. Is that the same as a public entity attorney? Funny if it is, because I'm a public entity attorney.

mercury94

@ruby696 It’s government work 

bows22

Didn’t see this until this morning, hopefully a day late is ok!

Ages (you and SO): 35 and 32

How many months have you been TTC?: Cycle 5

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Sex EOD and tracking CM

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I’m a CPA (2 weeks to go!) We bought a house last year and my hobby is (still) trying to get it decorated and organized.

 I have a 16 month old little girl who is so much fun but definitely keeps us busy!

chichiphin

@celticknotfire I giggled when I read that your husband plays bagpipes. Thats so cool!! 

mrsvp614

Ages (you and SO): 32 & DH will be 33 in a few weeks 

How many months have you been TTC?: 3

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: HIO, PNVs, BBT, FF, will try preseed next cycle 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I'm the executive producer for the morning news at a local TV station. DH used to be a cameraman, but he now works at a media agency. We have a 9 year old chiweenie and love movies and TV. Unfortunately, our schedules don't allow much time together during the week, but I'm hopeful that I'll get a different shift or maybe even a new career some time next year. 

We have a 19 month old son. I was in the Aug & Sep '17 BMB

celticknotfire

@chichiphin it is definitely not a normal hobby!  It is pretty cool but I hate when I get the songs stuck in my head!!!

hanshotfirst77

I'm late to this but...

Ages (you and SO): 33

How many months have you been TTC?: Since late 2015, with a small break in between.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Metformin(PCOS), Femara+Trigger+IUI, Post IUI Estradiol and Endometrien.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): 

I've said this in TTCAL but I am actually single. I am a single mom by chance to an almost 5 yr old boy. Been trying to give him a sibling for over 3 years now. (Most of that with my now exH) I work in tech support, I love coffee, chocolate, and Star Wars. And I am also learning how to knit. 

flowntheloop

@emeraldduchess You and your DH are the same age as we are (just reversed)! We really aren't THAT old, are we? I know I still FEEL pretty young!
@kbrown2385 Yay for another hiker! I don't think I'd survive without my outdoor adventures!
@chichiphin That is great that you and your DH work out together!
@holly321 Gardening is awesome! And I totally have no musical talent. I love singing, but I'm pretty terrible!
@inthewoods23   You are your hubby are amazing! We really need more STEM in our schools!

Ages (you and SO): 38 and 37

How many months have you been TTC?: 1

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: A more casual approach to TTC. NTNP. No contraception and trying not to put TOO much pressure on the ovulation window (but I must admit that I obsessively keep an eye on it). We are also using sperm-friendly lubricants, trying to stay healthy and fit, and I am taking prenatal supplements.  

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): 
I'm an avid environmentalist, naturalist, and nature photographer (with a biology background). I spend the majority of my time documenting and identifying plant, animal, and fungal species in my area (the Southern Appalachians). My current project involves the rehabilitation of some raw land by adding native plant species and implementing a permaculture food forest.

My hubby works on systems controls/programming for major hospitals, NICUs, and big businesses in the area. I love being married to a nerd!

m6agua

Ages (you and SO): 30 & 31

How many months have you been TTC?: 1, taking a more relaxed approach to start

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: NP Thyroid, Progesterone Cream, Multivitamin, Vitamin D, B complex, Magnesium, Thyroid support supplement, probiotics, omega3, FF, CM, BBT

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):

DD is 2.5 years old. She looks like me, but has all of DH's worst personality traits. OCD, impatient, needs instant gratification, etc. I also had a MMC (blighted ovum) before DD.

We have a blue point siamese cat named Carlos. I am a Graphic Designer and DH is a supervisor at Costco. We love board games, Marvel/DC universe, and soccer. I love listening to podcasts, watching trashy reality TV, learning all of the health stuff I can, and cooking. I would say I am an introverted extrovert. I like hanging out with people, but I want them to come to my house to hang out.

kagesstarshroom

Missed this bc traveling sooo...

Ages (you and SO): As of last week, I'm 35 & DH is 40 

How many months have you been TTC?: Really trying: 6, though the prev. 6 we were NTNP, but I was aware of when my FW was & slipping a few tries in here & there.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Taking a lot of vitamins, tracking all the stuff thru FF, trying to eat organic & buy phthalates-free & BPA-free, ridding my house of other toxins. HIO (except when traveling during my fw grumble grumble), RLT & maca (except during TWW)--

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I'm a PhD student in English & Creative Writing who's planning to graduate next year (I got my assistantship extended, yay, so I'm teaching a really baller class in the fall, Women in Literature!) I teach 2 classes per semester & this semester I'm teaching a lit and research writing class. I'm a poet & I run a literary arts journal. DH is a restoration carpenter.  DH & I have 2 doggies I just posted on today's GTKY! One half lab half pit & 5 y/o & one half lab half border collie & one y/0.

kagesstarshroom

@whitealbum29 I lived in NYC for a spell & in a small town now. I'm into the fact you are rewatching Mad Men-- I think it's my fave series I've ever watched? Or at least the one I think is the "best". So effing good.

@chichiphin Are you a reader at all? One of the writers in my cohort writes these RHOA-inspired short stories (IDK if the novel he has out is like that but I imagine it is); I'd love to recommend his work to you if you're a reader bc I feel like you're his audience.

@brookert615 So like while we were DIYing our wedding decor I was like "this is so fun! I want to like do this for a living or as a side job!" but then when it was all over I was like "never again" haha. 

@kels0091 I also have found I enjoy experimenting more & more w/ cooking & baking these days--which reminds me, I forgot to put Masterchef Jr. on the Randoms thread as a show I'm currently keeping up with...

brookert615

@kagesstarshroom LOL yeah!!! I kind of agree. If I do something it might be just making stuff and putting it on Etsy! 

whitealbum29

@MrsVP614 - I used to work in broadcast news too before moving to web journalism! Such a fun job, but yeah the hours are crazy. I never had one of those morning show shifts but the weekend shows I used to do definitely affected my work life balance.

@kagesstarshroom - SO and I were naming our top 5 shows ever this weekend and Mad Men was my #1! I just loved it so much and got so emotionally attached to the characters. It's so comforting having them around again, I usually put it on when I'm cooking and am loving it!