***Hello Ladies!! I?m loving all the Feb. BFPs!! Huge hugs to all the ladies who have had struggles this week. I hope everyone had a great weekend and that this week will be nice to all of us. ***
If you would like to be added, please answer these questions in a post below:
1) What is your name (if you want to share)?
2) When did you start TTC?
3) What is your diagnosis, if you have one?
4) What treatments have you done?
If any information I have listed needs changed or if you want anything added please be sure to let me know so I can update. Good luck, everyone!!
** We?ve got some 3Ters pursuing adoption so I?ve added a section for that. Please let me know if you would like to be added.**
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
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Success Stories: Congratulations girls! You
give us all hope.
July 2010 BFPs
**hispenguin ? BFP 7/1
**scherpha ? BFP 7/13
**NatL ? BFP 7/24
**BBColt78 ? BFP 7/29
**qtsreign ? BFP 7/30
August 2010 BFPs
**ams8099 - BFP 8/16 - twins!
**mrs.monica - BFP 8/22
**Jill070707 - BFP 8/24
**ConnCottager - BFP 8/26
**SweetieD21 - BFP 8/27
**MisN - BFP 8/29
September 2010 BFPs
**bhilyer - BFP 9/8 - twins!
**Hels - BFP 9/8
**Heather & Nayt - BFP 9/10
**gymnst1013 - BFP 9/19
**kerrbear72 - BFP 9/24
**Mari2003 - BFP 9/28 ? twins!
October 2010 BFPs
**sideout510 ? BFP 10/2
**loloindiego ? BFP 10/4 ? twins!
**O2BaMom ? BFP 10/5
**jessalynn221 ? BFP 10/6 ? twins!
**mharison ? BFP 10/6
**TXwife9 ? BFP 10/8
**SpceCadet ? BFP 10/18
**morgs8384 ? BFP 10/23
**L&R70707 ? BFP 10/29
November 2010 BFPs
**imoverit ? BFP 11/6
**Sarafuss ? BFP 11/8
**crushandtang ? BFP 11/10 ? twins!
**September2007 ? BFP 11/24 ? twins!
**cbruckner32 ? BFP 11/30
December 2010 BFPs
**Itmamma ? BFP 12/1 ? twins!
**ej708 ? BFP 12/2 ? twins!
**red1976 ? BFP 12/8
**AmberZ2be - BFP 12/15
**Mrs*MichelleB ? BFP 12/20
**2HopefulMoms ? BFP 12/26
**JKGymnast ? BFP 12/26
**lyse2143 ? BFP 12/30
January 2011 BFPs
**Sunsets&CarCrashes ? BFP 1/2
**luckygal3 ? BFP 1/8
**mishele ? BFP 1/9
**neko621 ? BFP 1/15 ?twins!
**alfontaine ? BFP 1/15
**SkyBee ? BFP 1/18
**Mrs. Mo ? BFP 1/25
**brideonjuly8 ? BFP 1/28
**MrsLoos ?BFP 1/30
February 2011 BFPs
**PappsMcGee - BFP 2/3
**Maddie753 ?BFP 2/8
**AmySirNo ? BFP 2/12
**99luftballons ?BFP 2/14
**jiffy-pop ? BFP 2/18
**MegannJay ? BFP 2/19
**Suebee8 ? BFP 2/22
**lucyspeople ? BFP 2/23
3T Births ? Welcome babies!!!
**MissNikki007 ? Kennady Marie born 9/30/2010
**Mrs.M317 ? Ezra born 10/21/2010
**Omega20 ? Bennett Michael and Brady William born 11/1/2010
**Starbuck5 ? Baby boy born 11/3/2010
**NurseMommy458 ? Jackson born 11/7/2010
**piecesofflare ? Baby girl born 11/14/2010
**Mrs.Johns ? Caroline Sue born 11/15/2010
**Meycitaa ? Baby boy born 11/27/2010
**healthyhappybaby ? Baby boy born 11/27/2010
**Wordsmith226 ? Harper born 11/29/2010
**flgirl79 ? Evelyn born 12/2/2010
**canthardlywait426 ? Cooper born 12/2/2010
**AutumnBride102007 ? Vera and Nora born 12/20/2010
**Lilystar82 ? Twins born 12/24/2010
**Marielle0430 ? Ryan Gabriel born 1/3/2011
**williaw ? Avery born 1/6/2011
**Sail123 ? Baby boys born 1/20/2011
**RileyGrace ? Jake born 1/28/2011
**OceanBreeze ? Avery Jade born 2/4/2011
**kdodge423 ? John born 2/18/2011
Pursuing
adoption!
**rach2100 - Domestic newborn adoption
**Mrs.Umm - Fostering/adoption
PCOS
/ PCOS with IR Diagnoses:
allie76 / Allison ? TTC since 9/2009
Treatments:
Clomid + TI, Femara + TI, Femara + injectables + IUI + Prometrium
AndieD6709 / Adrian ? TTC since 1/2010
Treatments: Metformin
ashleyann82 / Ashley ? TTC since 4/2009
Treatments: Metformin,
Clomid + TI, Clomid + injectables + IUI, IVF with DE coming up
blueberries8 / Alissa ? TTC since 12/2009
Treatments: Clomid + IUI, injectables + IUI
btaylor19 / Bethany ? TTC since 5/2010
Treatments: Clomid + TI, Clomid + IUI
firewife9278 / Sarah ? TTC since 12/2008
Treatments: Metformin, Clomid + TI, mystery pills + TI, IUI coming up
genmalone / Emily - TTC since 2/2010
Treatments:
Clomid + TI, Femara + TI, acupuncture
helloshannon / Shannon ? TTC since 4/2010
Treatments: Metformin, Clomid + TI
hootie123 / Christine ? TTC since 6/2009
Treatments: Metformin, Vitamin D, Clomid + TI, Femara + IUI coming up
I am Maria Singer / Portia ? TTC since 5/ 2010
Treatments: Clomid + TI
JennPierog ? TTC since 10/2010
Treatments: Metformin, Clomid + TI
Jezebell26 / Traci - TTC since 4/2010
Treatments: Clomid + TI, injectables + TI, IVF
kpirelli / Katrina ? TTC since 6/2009
Treatments:
Metformin, baby aspirin, Estrace, Clomid + IUI
LGLDVM / Lisa ? TTC since 1/2009
Treatments:
Metformin, Femara + TI, Femara + IUI, Clomid + IUI, Femara + IUI
mckenya / Elisabeth ? TTC since 10/2010
Treatments: Clomid + TI, Femara + TI
Missuskeeker / Jenn ? TTC since 10/2010
Treatments: None yet
MrsVo ? TTC since 8/2009
Treatments: Clomid + TI
Rabitt313 / Jess ? TTC since 2/2010
Treatments: Metformin
SoonToBeMamaP / Caitlin ? TTC since 4/2010
Treatments: Clomid + IUI, injectables + IUI
sweetbean05 / Jenna ? TTC since 5/2009
Treatments: Metformin, Synthroid, Clomid + TI
MFI Diagnoses:
abvernon / Amy ? TTC since 5/2009
Treatments:
Clomid + TI, Clomid + IUI, acupuncture, injectables + IUI
Almost LoCo / Lori ? TTC since 4/2010
Treatments: IVF with ICSI coming up
BabyRN2006 ? TTC since 09/2009
Treatments: None yet
brandywine2010 / Brandy ? TTC since 8/2009
Treatments:
Femara + IUI, Femara + TI, Femara + IUI
Gingham / Gina ? TTC since 2/2009
Treatments: Clomid + injectables + TI, Clomid + IUI
illinigal / Lisa ? TTC since 10/2008
Treatments:
IVF with ICSI, IVF converted to IUI, IVF with ICSI
JazzFlute / Mary ? TTC since 2/2009
Treatments: Clomid + TI
Kathy4678 / Kathy ? TTC since 2/2010
Treatments: DH
on Arimedex and Clomid, Synthroid, IVF coming up
katib77 / Kati ? TTC since 7/2009
Treatments:
Metformin
Liz629 / Liz - TTC since 10/2008
Treatments: Clomid
+ TI, Clomid + IUI
Otter*Pop / Amy - TTC since 1/2010
Treatments: IVF with ICSI
peppersnic / Allison ? TTC since 10/2006
Treatments: Clomid + IUI, trying natural for now
sbrowns08 ? TTC since 5/2009
Treatments:
Clomid + IUI
SweetTea*83 - TTC since 5/2009
Treatments:
Varicocele repair, D&C for fibroids
Traci09 / Traci ? TTC since 4/2009
Treatments: Clomid
+ IUI, IVF, FET
Combination /
Miscellaneous Diagnoses:
2have2hold ?TTC since 1/2009
Diagnosis: Anovulation
Treatments: Clomid + TI, IUI
adaisybug / Daisy ?TTC since 12/2009
Diagnosis: 2 blocked tubes due to endo
Treatments: IVF coming up
Aime32 / Amy - TTC since 2/2008
Diagnosis:
Hyperprolactinemia and unexplained
Treatments:
Parlodel, Clomid + TI, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy
AmyD583 / Amy ? TTC since 7/2010
Diagnosis: Endo
Treatments: Clomid + TI, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy
bandwife928 / Kim ? TTC since 6/2009
Diagnosis: Hypothyroidism
Treatments:
Clomid + TI
beth0874 / Beth ? TTC since 10/2009
Diagnosis:
Diminished ovarian reserve
Treatments:
Injectables + IUI, IVF
blueyes0704 ? TTC since 11/2009
Diagnosis: Left tube blocked, MFI
Treatments: IVF coming up
cacklemonsta / Alyson ? TTC since 8/2009
Diagnosis: Possible MFI
Treatments: None yet
CGoldman96 / Christine ?TTC 5/2009
Diagnosis: PCOS, low progesterone
Treatments:
Glumetza, Clomid + TI + Progesterone, IUI coming up
Emmerjill21 / Emily ? TTC since 7/2008
Diagnosis:
PCOS with IR, MFI
Treatments: DH
on Clomid
Finallyhismrs07 ? TTC since 4/2009
Diagnosis:
Annovulation
Treatments:
Clomid + TI, treatment break
futuremrssmith7 / Amber ? TTC since 10/2009
Diagnosis: Unexplained anovulation
Treatments:
Femara + TI
flycka ? TTC since 1/2008
Diagnosis:
Unexplained, mild ovulatory dysfunction, blocked left tube
Treatments:
Tubal recanalization, Clomid + TI, Femara + TI, injectables + IUI, IVF
geordie314 ? TTC since 6/2009
Diagnosis: PCOS with IR and MFI
Treatments: None yet
halo_tx / Hayley ? TTC since 1/2009
Diagnosis: Unexplained, endo, MFI
Treatments: Testing, Clomid + IUI, Femara + IUI
heathercara / Heather ? TTC since 10/2008 (minus
a 6 month forced medical break)
Diagnosis:
Hypothyroidism
Treatments: IUI
jesselayne8 / Jessica ? TTC since 10/2009
Diagnosis: MFI and PCOS
Treatments: Clomid + TI, Clomid + IUI
jesswheels / Jess - TTC since 12/2009
Diagnosis:
Progesterone deficiency / luteal phase defect
Treatments:
Progesterone
jms1223 / Jami - TTC since 10/2009
Diagnosis:
Anovulation
Treatments:
Femara + injectables + TI, polypectomy, Clomid + injectables + IUI
Laurens1122 / Lauren ? TTC since 7/2008
Diagnosis: Blocked/damaged tubes
Treatments: Tube removal, hysteroscopy, injectables + TI, IVF w/ ICSI, FET
lckcdc3 / Casey - TTC since 1/2007
Diagnosis:
PCOS, hydrosalpinx
Treatments:
Salpingectomy, Clomid + IUI, injectables + TI, injectables + IUI, IVF
lj_n_tj24 - TTC since 1/2010
Diagnosis:
PCOS, oygo-ovulation
Treatments: Clomid + TI, acupuncture
mrsarjiltobe / Amber ? TTC since 7/2008
Diagnosis:
PCOS with IR and hypothyroidism
Treatments:
Clomid + TI, injectables + IUI
mrsharis15 ? TTC since 10/2009
Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI- low morph
Treatments: Clomid + IUI + Progesterone
Mrs.Slick ? TTC since 2/2010
Diagnosis: PCOS, slight bicornate uterus, MFI
Treatments: Metformin, Clomid cycle coming up
Ms H13 / Kelly ? TTC since 8/2009
Diagnosis: Hydrosalpinx
Treatments: None yet
nova & paul / Nova ? TTC since 7/2008
Diagnosis: Diminished ovarian reserve, MFI
Treatments: IUI
OCW2010 ? TTC since late 2009
Diagnosis: irregular/ late ovulation
Treatments: Clomid + IUI
OodlesOfNoodles / Sharon - TTC since 9/2009
Diagnosis:
Annovulation, MTHFR
Treatments:
Clomid + TI, Femara + TI, Clomid + IUI, injectables + IUI, IVF
orange1414 ? TTC since 3/2009
Diagnosis:
PCOS and hypothyroidism
Treatments:
Metformin, Synthroid, Clomid + IUI, injectables + IUI
punkymama / Tisha ? TTC since 1/2010
Diagnosis: Low progesterone, little to no EWCM
Treatments: Femara + IUI
roadstar / Heather ? TTC since 7/2007
Diagnosis:
Unexplained and MFI
Treatments:
Hysteroscopy, Clomid + IUI, canceled IUI due to cysts
steff13914 / Steff ? TTC since 4/2010
Diagnosis: Scar tissue, slight MFI
Treatments: Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, IUI coming up
STL34 ? TTC since 5/2009
Diagnosis:
Endometriosis diminished ovarian reserve
Treatments:
Laparoscopy, IVF + acupuncture, break cycle
Sweets11 / Meg ? TTC since 8/2009
Diagnosis: Stage
I Endometriosis
Treatments:
Laparoscopy, Clomid + TI, IUI, IVF coming up
tls919 / Tara ? TTC since 6/2009
Diagnosis: Unexplained, ovulatory dysfunction, low progesterone
Treatments: Clomid + TI, Clomid + IUI, IVF
trish212 / Tricia ? TTC since 5/2010
Diagnosis: PCOS, blocked tube
Treatment: Metformin, injectables + IUI
tshott / Tania ? TTC since 1/2010
Diagnosis: Stage IV Endo
Treatment:
Clomid + TI
UMichGirl ? TTC since 9/2008
Diagnosis:
Diminished ovarian reserve, hypothyroidism
Treatments:
Synthroid, Clomid + IUI, injectables + IUI
wannabemommy30 / Kim ? TTC since summer 2010
Diagnosis: Low progesterone, anovulatory
Treatments: Metformin, Clomid + TI
WI-mommy-hopeful / Marissa ? TTC since 10/2008
Diagnosis: Possible PCOS, thyroid issues
Treatments:
Clomid + TI
zookbride ? TTC since 4/2009
Diagnosis:
Hypothyroidism, delayed ovulation/anovulation
Treatments:
Clomid + TI, Synthroid
Unexplained Diagnoses:
apaige25 / Allison ? TTC since 6/2009
Treatments: Clomid + IUI, Clomid + injectables + IUI + Prometrium, IVF
byrne15 / Kelly ? TTC since 8/2009
Treatments: Clomid + IUI
c&n06 / Carrie - TTC since 8/2009
Treatments:
Hysteroscopy, Clomid + IUI, Clomid + IUI + Progesterone, injectables + IUI +
Progesterone, IVF
cutebride73 ? TTC since 7/2009
Treatments:
Unmedicated IUI, RPL testing, injectables + TI, IVF
Glowconsin ? TTC since 10/2008
Treatments: IUI, IVF
kasey9kahne / Jennifer ? TTC since 3/2010
Treatments: Clomid + TI, Femara + TI
magnolia_femme / Catherine ? TTC since 7/2009
Treatments:
Clomid + IUI, IVF, FET
mom2kaylee99 / Clarissa ? TTC since 1/2009
Treatments: Clomid + TI
mrsL80 ? TTC since 9/2009
Treatments: Clomid + TI
Nova726 ? TTC since 10/2007
Treatments:
Laparoscopy, Clomid + IUI ? canceled, injectables + IUI, forced break
renee3n2008 / Renee ? TTC since 2/2009
Treatments: Clomid
+ IUI
stillwaiting2 / Heather - TTC since 6/2008
Treatments:
Clomid + IUI, forced break due to cyst, Clomid + IUI, IVF, FET
sullie7173 / Beth ? TTC since 9/2009
Treatments: IUI
tst1998 TTC since 8/2009
Treatments:
Clomid + IUI
No Diagnosis Yet and/or
Currently Undergoing Tests:
andrea1103 / Andrea ? TTC since 4/2009
Treatments: Clomid + IUI, injectables + IUI
crystalmarcellin / Crystal - TTC since 2/2009
Treatments: Still
testing
evanssj / Stacey ? TTC since 3/2010
Treatments: None yet
FancyPants33 ? TTC since 9/2009
Treatments: None yet
FyreFry5 / Erin ? TTC since 3/2010
Treatments: Still testing
Jewlz018 / Julie ? TTC since 12/2009
Treatments: None yet
Jing22 ? TTC 4/2010
Treatments: None Yet
karissa2009 / Karissa <span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'C
Re: **3T Weekly Check-In**
Update: I go to my first *real* RE appt. Thursday. I'm looking forward to getting to talk to someone who knows what they are talking about, and hopefully finding out what we can do to get KU this year!
I say *real* b/c I went to the IF dept. of my Ob/gyn's office last summer but there actually wasn't an RE or an infertility specialist for that matter, on hand. When I found out, I quit going.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
DH says I'm the bed hog...but I'm half of his size so I beg to differ...however, I do like to snuggle to stay warm...so I guess I tend to go over my "half" of the bed!
Yes DH plays Halo all the time...I roll my eyes at this...but hey, it keeps him out of my way so I can do housework.
I get off somewhere between 6 - 7. It sucks getting off so late...but we don't open until 9 so there's not much I can do about it.
I am looking forward to my RE appt. of course. That and next Friday night so we can have a start to another weekend!
edit: some weird html kept my paragraphs from showing up. Oops!
TroubleTTC
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end --Semisonic
**TTC since 04/09, C/P 02/02/10; 4 weeks, 3 days**
**Dx: Anovulation, Hypothryroidism, Mild Endo, Pituitary Adenoma (prolactin issues), PAI-1, MFI **
**7/10: Clomid + TI= BFN**
**3/2/11: 1st RE appointment**
**DH= Morph= 2%, Motility= 30%**
**HSG= All clear!!**
**3/11: Femara + Pregnyl + TI= BFN**
**5/17/11: Laparoscopy / hysteroscopy = mild endo**
**7/11: Novarel + IUI #1= BFN (7mil, 75% motility, 2% morph)**
**8/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #2= BFN (11mil, 35% motility, 1% morph)**
**11/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #3= BFN (9mil, 2% morph)**
**Jan 2012: Follistim (75ius) + IUI #4= CANCELLED due to cyst -put on bcp**
**Feb 2012: Follistim (75ius) + Novarel + IUI #4.2= BFFN (2.5mil, 13% motility, 1% morph)**
**Mar 2012: Follistim (100ius) + IUI #5= CANCELLED due to 35mm & 14mm cysts**
**On med break indefinitely...IF Sucks!**
Congratulations Cutebride!! --TWINS!! Congratulations, Luvie, on your sweet boy! Congrats, Jess! So happy for you ladies!
~~Also best of luck to Kati, illinigal, and youngin!~~
Thanks for doing this Zook!!
Update: I have my beta on Thursday, but I'm not holding out hope for a BFP. And I think that they're forcing me to take a meds break next cycle. Boo!! I may try to talk them into trying something different.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
DH hogs the bed, for sure!!! He also hogs the covers so much that I have my own comforter that I made into a sort of "sleeping bag" so he can't steal it!
Thankfully, he does not play video games. He works too much.
I'm a "trophy wife" and don't work.
I am working on getting my ducks in a row to start my photography business. I'm working on launching my blog and I'll create a FB page later. I'm going to begin having logos made. Now, I just need to secure some session bookings!
Mrs. Little Drew 10/25/08
Blog
TTC since 1/2010 - Dx with Stage IV Endo
11/10 - 100mg Clomid + trigger + IUI + Estradiol + Progesterone = BFN
12/10 - Unmedicated cycle due to RE not doing treatments in December = BFN
1/11 - 100mg Clomid + trigger + IUI + Estradiol + Progesterone = BFN
2/11 - Same sh!t, different month = IUI cancelled due to no response = BFN
IVF #1 - Start stims (Follistim) 5/10, add in Ganirelix 5/14
ER 5/21 - 13 retrieved, 7 mature, 5 fertilized; ET 5/26 - transferred one perfect 1AA blast. 3 snowbabies.
Beta 6/3 - 15.8; Beta 6/7 - 21.8; Beta 6/10 - 7
FET - Transferred 1 AA blast 7/11. Beta 7/20 - 311! Beta 7/22 - 784!! First u/s 8/10
*~PAIFW/SAIFW~*
no new news to report from me, on a BCP wait since DH is going to London next week for work. BCPs end Tuesday and then Clomid/Ovidrel/TI round 2 will begin as soon as AF decides to show herself.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
-I agree with Andie, the cats take up more space than either of us!!
-We play Wii together and sometimes he and the guys will play boy games but not oftehn.
-I get out at 5 but my 40 minute commute usually stretches to an hour so I walk in the door around 6. That is unless I have a meeting after work or am running a club meeting or am sitting in on a judicial!
-DH is in London all week so I am trying to make plans to keep from being lonely. I am going to try a belly dancing class for the first time on Thursday!
Update: Had my baseline b/w and u/s this morning. FSH 15, E2 95, AFC 10. However we're not cycling, just trying on our own. We have a consult set up for a 2nd opinion at a place by us in a couple weeks, and I want to get a consult set up some time this week with CCRM. Hopefully we can get that done within the next month or so.
QOTW: DH will tell you I hog the bed. I say, whatever! DH used to play video games on his computer but not so much anymore. I usually get home from work between 4-5, sometimes earlier and sometimes later. I'm a teacher and our contract time is up at 3:15 so it just depends what I've got going on that day. I think this week I'm looking forward to Friday... It's going to be a very busy week so I'm already excited for NEXT weekend!
DX: High FSH/DOR
It took 44 cycles, just over 3 years, 6 failed IUI's in MI, and 1 round of IVF at CCRM to get our BFP!
Beta #1 (9dp5dt) = 206, Beta #2 (11dp5dt) = 438
1st u/s @ 6w5d = 11/11/11 = ONE little bean! HB 120bpm!
?Our Baby Boy Born June 26th, 2012?
1) What is your name (if you want to share)? Tara
2) When did you start TTC? 03/09
3) What is your diagnosis, if you have one? PCOS w I/R
4) What treatments have you done? Clomid 50 mg 09/09 and 10/09, Clomid 100 mg 01/11 and 02/11 also 1500 mg of Metformin
Hi ladies,
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? He tries to, but I kind of plan for it and scoot to the other side during the night :-P Does YH play video games? not unless we're at friends playing Wii. How late do you usually get home from work? 7-8pm. What are you looking forward to this week? tacos & maybe getting a dresser in the bedroom
1) What is your name (if you want to share)? (not really a secret with the super creative "ohmygosh I'm enaged!!" SN) Elizabeth :-P
2) When did you start TTC? March 2008
3) What is your diagnosis, if you have one? MFI
4) What treatments have you done? vericosale repair 2009, loads of vitamins, supliments, loose boxers, lots of FWP...
TTC since 3-2008: v/c repair 2009; BFP: 7-2010, m/c 8-2010, c/p 4-2011, BFP: 6-2011 EDD: 2-12-2012?
"Lovebugs2012"
Today I am pregnant & I love my baby!
tshott~ haha, I have my own blanket too b/c he always seems to wrap all the covers around him...which is why I scoot next to him to stay warm!
Shannon~ the belly dancing class sounds like fun! I've wanted to do one but just never have. I hope you have fun!
TroubleTTC
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end --Semisonic
**TTC since 04/09, C/P 02/02/10; 4 weeks, 3 days**
**Dx: Anovulation, Hypothryroidism, Mild Endo, Pituitary Adenoma (prolactin issues), PAI-1, MFI **
**7/10: Clomid + TI= BFN**
**3/2/11: 1st RE appointment**
**DH= Morph= 2%, Motility= 30%**
**HSG= All clear!!**
**3/11: Femara + Pregnyl + TI= BFN**
**5/17/11: Laparoscopy / hysteroscopy = mild endo**
**7/11: Novarel + IUI #1= BFN (7mil, 75% motility, 2% morph)**
**8/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #2= BFN (11mil, 35% motility, 1% morph)**
**11/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #3= BFN (9mil, 2% morph)**
**Jan 2012: Follistim (75ius) + IUI #4= CANCELLED due to cyst -put on bcp**
**Feb 2012: Follistim (75ius) + Novarel + IUI #4.2= BFFN (2.5mil, 13% motility, 1% morph)**
**Mar 2012: Follistim (100ius) + IUI #5= CANCELLED due to 35mm & 14mm cysts**
**On med break indefinitely...IF Sucks!**
Congratulations Cutebride!! --TWINS!! Congratulations, Luvie, on your sweet boy! Congrats, Jess! So happy for you ladies!
~~Also best of luck to Kati, illinigal, and youngin!~~
Can you please add me?
1) What is your name (if you want to share)? Jenna (obviously!)
2) When did you start TTC? Nov 2009
3) What is your diagnosis, if you have one? Haven't gotten that far yet
4) What treatments have you done? nothing yet....just had bw and the SA and I'm having my HSG on Tuesday
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week? Neither one of us hog the bed, but our little dog is quite the bed hog.
My DH plays video games, but not excessively and usually only late at night on the weekends unless he gets a new really exciting game.
I'm a teacher and I can leave at 3:45...generally I rarely leave before 5 and usually have a 45 min commute.
This week I'm dreading and looking forward to my HSG...I just want answers at this point.
~*Jenna*~
TTC since November 2009.
Currently licensed foster parents with the hope of adopting! Also pursuing pregnancy through IUI! First IUI scheduled 10/3/13
Currently loving our placements:
A 1/08
C 4/11
K 6/12
Zook, thank you for keeping up this check-in. I am starting to feel like I don't know anyone on the board anymore. At least with the check-in, we usually get updates from those we know and learn a little bit about those we don't know.
Update: I go into the RE tomorrow. Hopefully my cyst is gone or at least small enough I can stop the aygestin. I think AF is going to kick my butt after taking aygestin for so long. I have been having really bad cramps for more than a week now. I'm also planning on talking to my nurse about timing of testing and possibly cycling with my old RE again since I won a cycle.
QOTW: Now that we have a king size bed, I don't think either of us hog it. Sometimes it is hard to even find each other.
Yes, MH plays a lot of video games on PS3. He used to play Call of Duty all the time. But he really doesn't like Black Ops (the new version). So, now he is playing Gran Turismo a lot and hockey on occasion.
Unfortunately, I work really long hours. I never get home before 6 and often closer to or after 9. It is starting to take its toll. But, my job is the only reason we have been able to afford IVF OOP and I am not sure how many more tries we are going to be able to afford anyway.
I don't really have anything in particular I am looking forward to this week. I guess finally talking to my nurse at the new RE about moving forward with testing and cycling with my old RE. I am also looking forward to stopping aygestin (fingers crossed).
~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~
Me= 37 and DH = 41
Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)
IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN
IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.
IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132. Lil is here!
TTC#2: Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.
IVF #4: BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #5: MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #6: (New RE): Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN
FET#1: BFN
Update: I'm on CD1 today...which is pretty wierd for me because it was only CD 36 and it was on my own. We have decided to go back to charting this cycle in case my body is deciding to ovulate.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
I'm totally the bed and the cover hog. I usually get home between 5:30 and 6:00. I am looking forward to going out of town to hunt for an apartment with DH this weekend! (We are moving in June!)
Married in April 2007
One Furbaby - Adorable Pitt Mix
15 Months TTC....2nd Cycle of Letrozole - Success!
Expecting our first two little miracles - Boy/Girl Twins! - EDD March 3, 2017
High Risk Pregnancy - Type 1 Diabetic; Hypothyroidism; Di/Di Twin Pregnancy
Update: My Husband's SA came back normal. I go to the specialist for infertility at my practice in mid march to discuss our options/next steps. I assume this means testing for me.
1) What is your name (if you want to share)? Ashley
2) When did you start TTC? 7/10
3) What is your diagnosis, if you have one? PCOS
4) What treatments have you done? Clomid 50mg 1/11
Waiting to go to RE - not happy with ob/gyn So, for now I am finishing this cycle and scheduling my RE appt. We will go from there
PCOS and Endo
Ovarian drilling and endo removed 1/3/12
BFP - 3/27/12
Beta's 11, 14, 57, 637, 2800
Sono showed no baby and teeny tiny sac. Waiting to M/C naturally.
Hi Zook and all my 3T ladies! I missed the check-in last week. So, I'm glad to be here tonight. We are mid-way through our TTA cycle. I have my lap on Tuesday. Any T&P that you can spare would be greatly appreciated. I got the results of my CD 3 B/W and my FSH is slightly elevated according to the lab that I used. My RE feels confident that I have a good egg reserve b/c my AMH was normal and she did the u/s to look for antral follicles and I had a good amount. I am not completely "sold" that there isn't anything wrong with my egg reserve. But, I have responded very well to Femara during all of my cycles with it. I guess time will tell. Anywho, after this cycle is over, we will be doing IUI with Femara, Menopur and a trigger shot. I am excited and scared at the same time.
DH says I'm the bed hog. I think it's equal. We have a king sized bed, so it really isn't a problem now.
DH rarely plays video games. We don't have any of the newer systems. However, I LOVE to play the game Banjo Kazooie on my N64. Yes, I know that's an old system, but I don't care. It's a fun game!
I am usually home from work between 4 and 5 pm. I leave for work at 6:30 am each morning.
I am looking forward to getting this lap over with!
And for Zook ~ Thanks so much for keeping us all in touch with each other. Thanks for posting the check-ins. You are awesome!
Update: In the 2ww of IUI#2.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
I admit I am the bed hog:)
MH plays WoW and xbox but not that often. Before I moved in he probably played on a daily basis.
I get home between 7:30 and 8pm.
I am looking forward to Tuesday and the weekend because I am off work!!!
TTC#1 for 19 months with PCOS and MFI IUI#3 + injectables = BFP!!!! Beta#1-134(13dpiui) Beta #2-392(15dpiui)
#1 born December 2011
TTC#2 - Beta #1 -51@10dpo Beta#2 -1353 @16dpo
#2 born May 2013
TTC # 3 June 2014 BFP 12-1-14
#3 born August 2015
#4!!!!!!! due June 2017
1) What is your name (if you want to share)? pghjen/Jen
2) When did you start TTC? 12/2009
3) What is your diagnosis, if you have one? undiagnosed - DH SA is good and everything with me appears to be OK
4) What treatments have you done? We will do our 2nd IUI next week
QOTW: Random questions:
Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? DH
Does YH play video games? No
How late do you usually get home from work? I'm unemployed right now - so I am home all day!
What are you looking forward to this week? getting a job offer
Update: Nothing new here. I'm going for CD3 bloodwork at the new RE's office when AF arrives in March, then BCP, Lupron and IVF #3 in April.
Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
I don't think I'm a bed hog, but DH says I'm the cover hog... yeah, probably.
DH and I have a Wii that we play occasionally, but not very often. He doesn't usually play without me, but sometimes does the driving games without me that I'm awful at.
As of last month, I'm working from our new home in Indy for my employer in IL. However, I'm an accountant and it is busy season, so I work until 8-9pm Mon-Thurs, but only 5pm on Fridays, and then I work Saturdays too... that's why I'm not on the bump as much this time of year.
I'm looking forward to the weather getting better and no snow... I hope. I'm also looking forward to getting my car washed since it badly needs it and I've been saying that for months.
IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer
Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
**P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**
Update: 7dpiui, chugging along...
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
I am the bed hog, I get cold easily so I always roll over to DHs side.
Yes we have a Wii and he plays but usually only when stressed from work.
I get home by 5:30 usually. I am looking forward to my acupuncture appnt this week and my Monday coffee from Caribou!
Brandywine, T&Ps for you chica!
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Update: I had my ET today - a 3 day. After a real rollar coaster of ups and downs and only having 1 egg make it, I had a beautiful grade 8 A embryo transferred today. I am trying to think positive thoughts for success.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
These are good questions - lol. DH would say that I am the bed hog, I would disagree.
DH does not really play video games. The only up-to-date system we have is the wii and that doesn't have the games he used to play when he was single and had lots of free time.
I am lucky, I work at a school, so I get home around 4:00pm each day. Of course, I start work at 7:30, so I guess that is not so lucky.
This week is a busy week for me and I am less than thrilled with that. I have to wrok late on Tuesday night, until 8:00pm and that just exhausts me. I only worked 2 days last week (between President's Day, a snow day and my ER) so working 5 days this week will feel rough - lol.
Update: Just had IUI # 2.1 this morning. Sperm count was 42.5 million! I had 2, possibly 3 follies and another IUI tomorrow morning.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Neither of us, really. I am a blanket hog, though:)
Does YH play video games? Yes, very much so. I don't mind at all because it gives me time to spend on the web. We just recently got a Kinect that I'm totally addicted to. So fun!
How late do you usually get home from work? Between 3:30 and 4
What are you looking forward to this week? I can't think of anything except the IUI tomorrow. I am really dreading this 2ww.
IVF #1: 4-11-11= Transferred 1 beautiful blastocyst I named "Nugget"
5 Snowbabies! Beta#1 4/21= BFP! 226; Beta#2 4/25= 944
DS born 12/14/11
Baby #2 FET Nov/Dec 2013
12/13 Beta#1=BFP 349; 12/16 Beta#2=1,089. First ultrasound 12/26. DS#2 born 8/8/14
~~PAIF/SAIF Always Welcome~~
1) What is your name (if you want to share)? Christina
2) When did you start TTC? about 2-2.5 years ago
3) What is your diagnosis, if you have one? dont have one
4) What treatments have you done? Clomid 2 cycles unmonitored, one clomid cycle with trigger - monitored. First IUI in a couple weeks....
Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Deh DH he likes to lay diagonally on the bed hahah
Does YH play video games? not really , once an while we will play the Kinect or Wii together.
How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week? I usually get home 5-530pm, im looking forward to getting bloodwork done tomorrow am so we can finalize the plans for this months IUI....
Update: In the 2ww! 8dpo today. Not super hopeful about this cycle...next month unfortunately will be break cycle - I have to get day 3 b/w and u/s done and wait for approval from my insurance company before I can move on to IUI the following cycle...I'm kind of dreading the break cycle, but excited to move on from there!!
QOTW: DH is the bed hog!!! Although he would claim that I am if you asked him...
He doesn't play video games too often...we have a wii and if he plays it's usually with me.
I usually get home around 5.
This week?? Looking forward to the end of the 2ww!!! Pretty much dreading the work week as I'm just returning after a week's vacation!
Update: Still waiting for a AF to start my FET.
QOTW: Random questions:
Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? We have a king bed and pretty much stay on our side, however, by the morning my Dh has like an inch of sheet/blanket.
Does YH play video games? No
How late do you usually get home from work? I only work as needed, so I'm home most days.
What are you looking forward to this week? Watching my niece tomorrow.
Thanks for adding me!
Few Updates: IUI #3 is Thursday and Varicocele Repair is officially scheduled for 3/17. Happy St. Patty's Day to DH. haha
QOTW: Random questions:
Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Me. According to DH
Does YH play video games? Never. We don't own a single game system and I was never allowed to play them growing up either. We would love to pass the non-gaming gene along to our kids as well.
How late do you usually get home from work? I'm so lucky. I teach and am home between 4-5.
What are you looking forward to this week? Cautiously optimistic about Lucky IUI #3
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Hi Ladies!
Zookbride - I know I just updated you...so thanks fro adding me to the list. :-)
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
I am a bed hog for sure! I go to bed before DH and usually spread out and then toss and turn all night. DH goes to bed and barely moves. Except of course when I wake him to turn on his side because he is snoring. ;-)
Yes DH loves to play video games. He plays some on the computer when he is not being overworked and we sometimes play with the wii.
I'm not currently working. The company I was working for closed down last year right around the time we moved and my Grandfather was dying so DH and I decided I would take some time off indefinitely. Planning to go back to school hopefully this Spring.
This week I am looking forward to having my last test done at the RE's office. I have a follow-up U/S on Tuesday to make sure the cyst that showed on the original U/S is gone. Here's hoping! Then its time to wait until 3/10 when we have our "re-group" meeting with the RE.
STL34 - Sending cyst be gone vibes your way
Brandywinie - Good luck with the lap. Definitely sending T&Ps your way.
Hi! Can you add me to the Feb BFPs (2/26) thank you!
Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Me I even kick the poor guy sometimes.
Does YH play video games? omg yes! He even has those headphones so he talks to his fellow gamers as he's playing
How late do you usually get home from work? 11pm
What are you looking forward to this week - getting my betas done!
Update: I go in for CD11 U/S tomorrow. They'll check the lining and for follies. I'm feeling hopeful that Femara will be better than Clomid. If you have any spare T&Ps, please pray that my lining is somewhat decent this month!
Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
Funny thing about beds. Notice how I said "beds". Yes, we have seperate beds in the same room. We live rent free in Kenya but our organization wasn't originally set up for couples. So, we each have a twin bed and pushing them together isn't really an option since we have to have mosquito nets on the beds and the nets are designed for a single twin bed. Yeah, we're TTC and not even sharing a bed....
Currently back stateside but missing Kenya!
Update: this week we got our diagnosis. Unexplained infertility. We are waiting for our insurance to approve IUI with super ovulation. I am in the 2WW now with our last *natural* cycle...keeping the hope alive!
Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? DH says me but our 2 dogs are the real bed hogs
Does YH play video games? We play Wii sports sometimes but that is about it, he would rather be watching hockey...
How late do you usually get home from work? 4:30. I am also a grad student so on the nights I have class I get home around 9.
What are you looking forward to this week?It is going to be March and that means that SPRING is almost here!
No updates for me this week.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
I think it's half and half about who's the bed hog. Sometimes it's DH, and sometimes it's me.
OMG. Does my DH play video games?!! That's all he does. LOL JK. He plays soccer too.
I usually get home from work around 9:30pm because I usually work until 9 most days. If I work Sunday I work until 6 and get home at 6:30pm.
This week I'm looking forward to a potential new job. I'm going to an info session this Wednesday for the position.
ETA: I don't know why my post is like this. I even put the HTML in for the line breaks and it still looks like this. Oh well.
Started TTC Aug '09
Me: 24, HSG=clear, normal hormone levels, regular cycles, insulin resistance
DH: 25, SA normal
Dx Unexplained Infertility Oct '11
3 cycles of Clomid w/ TI =BFN
IUI#1 Jan. 23 w/ Clomid =BFN
IUI#2 Feb. 19 w/ Clomid =BFN
IUI#3 Mar. 16 w/ Clomid= Apr. 1 beta=8, very faint BFP w/ ClearBlue test...Apr. 2 @ 9pm-BFN w/ ClearBlue...Apr. 3- spotting and cramping...Apr. 5, confirmed c/p.
IUI#4 May. 16 w/ Clomid =BFN
IUI#5 Jun. 11 w/ Clomid =BFN
IUI#6 Jul. 6 w/ Gonal-F 75units + Ovidrel =BFN
TI w/ Gonal-F 75units + Ovidrel =BFN
IUI#7 Aug. 28 w/ Gonal-F 125units + Ovidrel =BFN
Break cycle=BFN
IUI#8 Oct. 20 w/ Gonal-F 125units + Ovidrel + Progesterone =BFN
IUI#9 Nov. 13 w/ Gonal-F 150units + Ovidrel + Acupuncture + Progesterone =BFN
IVF#1-- ER Mar. 3: 9R, 7M, 7F. ET scheduled for Mar. 8
A CACKLE A DAY
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
No bed hogs here...DH doesn't play video games (gosh, so far we are pretty pretty boring with these). I usually get home between 6-7pm and this week I am looking forward to finding out whether I am KU (how cliche:).IVF #1 = BFN
FET #1 = BFN
FET #2 = BFN
IVF #2 = BFP, b/g twins lost at 20w due to partial abruption/PPROM
IVF #3 = c/p 5w2d
Long-shot Clomid/Prednisone cycle before next IVF = BFP, our beautiful, healthy girl born 6/26/13!
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TTC again March 2014
FET #3 - May/June 2014 - all embryos arrested before xfer - back to the drawing board...
IVF #4 - July/August 2014
I have been thinking about getting a dance game for the Wii!! Are there any others you suggest or is this one the best/most fun?
Thank you Zook! I agree there are so many new faces, its nice to be able to keep in touch with the "oldies".
Good Luck STL with your cyst, Brandywine with your lap and Cute in your 2ww!!! Hugs to those who need it!
Update: On Provera, have about 6 days left. Then once AF arrives sometime next week ish i go for a baseline u/s and can start bc on cd 3!!
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Im more of a blanket stealer and have been known to kick
Does YH play video games? I swore he was going to marry that xbox...
How late do you usually get home from work? Im a teacher so anywhere between 330-4 for the most part.
What are you looking forward to this week? Not much, im sick so im hoping to feel better. There are a few meetings to break up my work week. Oh, well i guess im looking forward to my next therapy appointment on Thursday!
Wow, i never thought I would see my name on the list of success stories. First beta was 18 on 2/22 and rose to 80 on 2/25. I had draw #3 this morning. I took a FRER yesterday morning to ease my mind and the test line came up within the first minute and was almost as dark as the control line:)
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? I think I am the bed hog when choosing between DH and myself but Brady is the worst. He is an 18 lb. cat who likes to sleep cuddled up right in between us. Does YH play video games? We have a Wii and just bough a few new games but unfortunately neither one of us has much time to play. How late do you usually get home from work? I get home @ 5:00, work 8-4:30. What are you looking forward to this week? I am looking forward to another strong beta or 2 and hopefully scheduling my first ultrasound!
IVF#3 brought us our miracle baby girl on June 26, 2012
Hi everyone!
Big, big thanks to Zook for keeping up with this!
No real update from me- just taking Synthroid and waiting for my follow up with the Endo on 3/11. I'm starting acupuncture tomorrow and I'm looking forward to that.
QOTW:
We have a queen sized bed so there's no room left for hogging!
DH plays very little video games- sometimes we have wii parties!
I ususally get home around 6:30. I have about an hour and a half long commute! BOO!
I start acupuncture tomorrow and I'm looking forward to that starting.
Update: On my 2nd week of BCP's. I hate them. Hoping the next 2 weeks go fast. I also have my 1st acupuncture appointment today.
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH?
Definitely Me
Does YH play video games?
Yes it is very annoying! He just got PS3 and plays all the time.
How late do you usually get home from work?
I usually get home 545 or 6.
What are you looking forward to this week?
Going for my first acupuncture appointment today and DH & I are going away for the night on Friday, just to get some relaxtion time.
AF showed on Sat night - moving onto Femara and IUI this month. Got the Femara filled and got b/w done this morning. So things are moving along and I am excited to be on a new path that hopefully will work!!
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? Does YH play video games? How late do you usually get home from work? What are you looking forward to this week?
DH is the bed hog for sure. No video games here. I get home around 4:30 or 5. I'm looking forward to Glee and the Bachelor (sad I know - but I can't think of anything else)
Dx: PCOS and MFI
3 IUIs, 4 IVFs = BFFN
3rd RE: IVF #5/FET = BFP
14dp5dt=1170 16dp5dt=2573
1st u/s=TWINS!
It's a Boy and a Girl!
Born at 34w3d!
Hi ladies! I had my baseline this AM, and if everything looked good I'll start stims tonight.
QOTW: Our furbaby and I are the bed hogs! Poor DH barely gets a third. DH doesn't play video games, which makes me happy. The noises give me such a headache. I usually get home at about 5:30 PM. It's pretty consistent, thank you CTA!
I am looking forward to the fact that I don't have any weeknight plans! I am beat these days
QOTW: Random questions: Who?s the bed hog, you or DH? DH!!
Does YH play video games? Not really
How late do you usually get home from work? about 3 if I don't have to run any errands
What are you looking forward to this week? sadly after 20 minutes of staring at this question, I have to admit I have nothing to look forward to till next Monday when I test.