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Preparing to TTC and new here.

bdee20bdee20 member
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Hi Ladies! I'm new to the boards and am hoping to gain support and advice/tips from you all. To let you know a little bit about me and my situation I am 39 years old and my fiancé is 31. I have 1 ds that is 18 years old. My fiancé has no kids yet. I am aware that I am getting older and don't want to wait any longer before ttc. My fiancé is so excited and wants a baby so badly and of course I do as well. It has been almost 20 years since I have been pregnant and am a tad rusty and my ds was unplanned so ttc is all new to me plus add on my age and I am just lost in all of it. I have been taking prenatal pills for the last 2 months and I am scheduled to remove my Mirena IUD on May 10th. We immediately want to start trying. I have been told by another woman that it may be wise that I start taking COQ 10 to help with fertility. Just wondering if any of you have experience with COQ 10 and if so what kind is best? Also if any of you have any tips or advice I would so grately appreciate it. Sorry so long and I look forward to getting to know you all. Thanks 😊
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    bdee20 said:
    Hi Ladies! I'm new to the boards and am hoping to gain support and advice/tips from you all. To let you know a little bit about me and my situation I am 39 years old and my fiancé is 31. I have 1 ds that is 18 years old. My fiancé has no kids yet. I am aware that I am getting older and don't want to wait any longer before ttc. My fiancé is so excited and wants a baby so badly and of course I do as well. It has been almost 20 years since I have been pregnant and am a tad rusty and my ds was unplanned so ttc is all new to me plus add on my age and I am just lost in all of it. I have been taking prenatal pills for the last 2 months and I am scheduled to remove my Mirena IUD on May 10th. We immediately want to start trying. I have been told by another woman that it may be wise that I start taking COQ 10 to help with fertility. Just wondering if any of you have experience with COQ 10 and if so what kind is best? Also if any of you have any tips or advice I would so grately appreciate it. Sorry so long and I look forward to getting to know you all. Thanks 😊
    QFP

    @bdee20 welcome to TTGP! Things works a bit differently in this community; we discourage one off posts and direct everyone to the multitude of the daily, weekly, and monthly posts we have on here. The best thing you can do is read the The Ultimate TTGP Guide -- Newbies, Read This First!! pinned at top of the community. 

    The other thing is intro'ing yourself in the Newbie Intros w/o 4/26. 

    Hope this helps and looking forward to getting to know you on here. 
    MY CHART
    TTC History
    Me: 38, MH: 37 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #1 since 02/2020
    2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
    07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
    07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
    07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
    08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
    09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
    10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
    11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
    01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
    02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing 
    03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
    04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
    04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
    05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
    05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH. 
    06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
    07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
    08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
    09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
    11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
    12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
    01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
    02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
    03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
    05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering... 
    06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
    07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023


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  • bdee20bdee20 member
    I read all the rules and things a few days ago. I apologize but im unsure what you mean by the daily, weekly and monthly posts. Again sorry for my ignorance lol. I've never been on one of these before
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    @QFP
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  • chgilmorechgilmore member
    Hi @bdee20
    I'll tag you in our "Newbie" thread so you can introduce yourself and see the weekly thread structure
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    omg thank you lol
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  • chgilmorechgilmore member
    @bdee20 okay you should be able to see the tag to this thread: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12760097/newbie-intros-w-o-4-26
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  • acleverusernameacleverusername member
    @bdee20 Here's a list of most common abbreviations from the guide. 
    Also, best advice is to look around on the threads here and you'll figure out from there. Good luck!

    Most Common Abbreviations
    A comprehensive list can be found here. This link is found at the bottom of every page of TB (Community Glossary).
    Some TTGP acronyms often used or not listed there are…
    BBT = basal body temperature/thermometer
    BETA = blood test for HCG
    BG = Bump gods
    CD = cycle day
    CS/Q = chart stalk and/or question
    DOR = diminished ovarian reserve
    DPO = days post ovulation
    DE = donor eggs/embryos
    ED = every day
    EOD = every other day
    FF = Fertility Friend
    GL = good luck
    GTKY = getting to know you
    HIO = hump it out
    NTNP = not trying not preventing
    QFP = quoted for posterity/preservation/permanence
    R/R = rants and/or raves
    SS = speshul snoflayke (also used for symptom spotting)
    T&P = thoughts and prayers
    TLDR = too long didn't read
    TTA = trying to avoid
    TWW = two week wait
    WAYDTGKU = what are you doing to get knocked up
    WK = white knight
    WTO = waiting to ovulate

    MY CHART
    TTC History
    Me: 38, MH: 37 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #1 since 02/2020
    2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
    07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
    07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
    07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
    08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
    09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
    10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
    11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
    01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
    02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing 
    03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
    04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
    04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
    05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
    05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH. 
    06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
    07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
    08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
    09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
    11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
    12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
    01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
    02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
    03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
    05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering... 
    06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
    07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023


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