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I guess I'd better introduce myself too

CaroleeCarolee member
in TTC After a Loss 6 Months+

I just posted a response below and realized that I was on the wrong board.  I don't want all of you to wonder who the random chick is.  I don't know if I'm welcome here, so if I'm not, please let me know and I will leave - I don't want to hurt anyone.

My story: DH and I started TTC in 12/08, after I was off the pill for about 6 months.  I started charting right away and noticed that my LP was on the short side.  After about 6 months, I had a doctor's appointment and mentioned that we had been TTC, but I was concerned about an LPD.  My doctor ordered some tests, and all came back normal except for the 7DPO progesterone.  In 11/09, I did my first Clomid cycle at 50 mg.  We got our BFP in 12/09 on the second cycle of Clomid.  My pregnancy was pretty uneventful and normal (aside from having an irritable uterus) until the morning of 8/11/10.

That morning, I woke up and noticed that Eliott wasn't moving.  I was concerned right away so I called and was told to come in.  I was shown to a room and the nurse came to put the monitors on.  She couldn't find a heartbeat.  I knew then that the worst had happened, as I had never had any problems with the nurses and doctors finding a heartbeat right away.  I don't remember much from that point on, except the agony of watching them do the ultrasound to confirm and seeing my beautiful baby boy, lifeless, on the screen.  I was induced that morning, and after almost 48 hours of labor, Eliott Alexander was born.

We were cleared to TTC right away, because the doctors couldn't find any reason for Eliott's death.  I insisted on them testing me for MTHFR, and that came back positive - I am homozygous for C677T.  The doctors don't think that it caused my loss, but I am now on Folgard and baby aspirin as a result.  I am currently on my 5th Clomid cycle, except my dose is now 100 mg.  This is my 17th cycle TTC.

I post often on TTCAL, but I am hoping to be able to post here too if it's ok with you. 

Mom to Eliott Alexander, born sleeping at 37 weeks on 8/13/10. Most of us only dream of angels - I held one in my arms.
BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
Too beautiful for this earth
BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
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  • EricaK28EricaK28 member
    Welcome to the board. Sorry for the loss of your son Elliot.
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  • LilMaggsLilMaggs member
    *hugs*  I'm so sorry for your loss.  Welcome to the board!
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  • CaroleeCarolee member
    Thanks, ladies!  I appreciate it, even though I know I haven't been TTC for 6 months since our loss yet.  I love TTCAL, but it's hard sometimes to watch people come and go so quickly and without medical intervention while I'm taking fertility drugs and timing everything right and am still not having success. 
    Mom to Eliott Alexander, born sleeping at 37 weeks on 8/13/10. Most of us only dream of angels - I held one in my arms.
    BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
    BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
    Too beautiful for this earth
    BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
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  • michroccmichrocc member
    I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son. Welcome to 6+...I hope you find lots of love and support here. I know I have. ::::hugs::::
    BFP#1 10/19/09, m/c 12/5/09, BFP#2 2/03/12, m/c 2/12/12, BFP#3 3/18/13, LO born 11/22/13

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  • pennynjonpennynjon
    Welcome to the group (I feel weird daying that because I just introduced myself too).  I am so sorry that you have to be here.  ((hugs))
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  • Fififa21Fififa21 member
    I'm sorry for the loss of your son. It sucks that any of us have to be here, but welcome to the group!

    BFP #1 4/22/10 MC 5/5/10 (6w4d) EDD 12/25/10
    BFP #2 10/19/10 CP 10/27/10 (4w6d) EDD 6/30/11
    BFP #3 5/10/11 Lucas Abelardo born 12/29/11 at 37w3d
    BFP #4 12/10/12 MMC 1/14/13 (9w3d) D&C 1/15/13 EDD 8/16/13 

    BFP #5 8/22/13 Lucia Elizabeth born 4/17/14 at 38w
     
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  • KristysRedBarnKristysRedBarn
    I"m sorry for your loss and how your struggling with ttc.  Welcome to the board.
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  • butterfly843butterfly843
    Welcome to the board. So sorry for the loss of your son.

    Jenn

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    Missing our twins Zachary and Madison, lost at 19 weeks on 11/13/09, edd 4/9/10

    BFP 7/17/10, m/c 7/25/10, edd 3/25/11

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