I have a pink lady bug tattoed on the top of my left foot! I often forget she is there....so do most people LOL!
DH freaks me out at least once a month by yelling OMG there is a bug on your foot! I scream and start kicking and jumping and he laughs like a maniac bc its my tatoo.....i fall for it EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!! !
SAIF/PAIF is ALWAYS welcome to respond to my posts!
TTC since 12/06, PCOS w/ Endo & MFI - 3 Laps - 3 IVF's - 1 FET - 1 ectopic - 1 c/p - gearing up for IVF#4
Since we are talking about tattoos, I have a pink hibiscus flower on my right foot, reminds me of Maui every time I look at it.
TTC #1 Since 11/08 - Dx: MFI & PCOS 7 IUIs = All BFNs 2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN
2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents May IVF #3 = c/p June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler) July FET #2 = BFN Aug FET #3 = BFN Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn) Nov HSG/Sono = Clear! Dec FET #4 = BFN
2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl) June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy) Sept FET #6 = TBD **PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
I have an insane fear of walking over grates in sidewalks and streets.
I also cant go up stairs that have holes in them with out having a mini panic attack.
This is me, too. MH and coworkers always make fun of me because I walk around them.
~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!
The thought of drinking water out of a faucet really freaks me out so I never order water when I'm out at a restaurant.
Similar to this, I have to use a straw when I have a drink at a restaurant. I can't fathom putting my mouth on the cup, who knows if it's actually clean!
I have an insane fear of walking over grates in sidewalks and streets.
I also cant go up stairs that have holes in them with out having a mini panic attack.
they freak me out, i can't look down
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i can't take naps during the day
i love packing suitcases
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles,
It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
I have an insane fear of walking over grates in sidewalks and streets.
I also cant go up stairs that have holes in them with out having a mini panic attack.
This is me as well. Though to add to it, I work in a manufacturing environment with a lot of conveyors overhead. Any time I have to walk the conveyors, it freaks me out to look down through the holes and see the concrete floor.
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I have a skin condition called Morphia. It's extremely rare and is basically just like having a few birth marks. The spots are darker in color than the rest of my skin, and mostly on the right side of my body. No one seems to know anything about the condition, except that I'm more susceptible to skin cancer...ugh.
The spots don't hurt or anything, but one in particular is very embarassing at times. It's on my neck and looks shockingly like a hickey! People I've just met often ask me if that's what it is, which instantly makes me wish I hadn't met them to begin with. I also have two lighter ones on my face and people always ask if matt and I had a fight. We usually have fun with this one and just play along by saying something like, yeah I really kicked his a$$!
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And HOPE does not dissappoint. Romans 5:3-5
~Matt and Jen~
Married August 26, 2006
TTC since June 2008
Severe MFI
IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012
I have an insane fear of walking over grates in sidewalks and streets.
I also cant go up stairs that have holes in them with out having a mini panic attack.
ME Too!!! I hate walking over grates and avoid them if I can.
PAIF and SAIF Always Welcome!
TTC since 2007
6 IUIs, 3 IVFs, and 2 m/c :<
PCOS, Blood Clotting Disorder & MFI
IVF #2 Aug 2011 is a BFN:<
IVF #3 March 2012 is a BFN
Not sure what to do now. Sad and lost.
I'm a vegetarian that hates mushrooms and eggplant--go figure.
My dad owns his own winery where he makes the wine.
My Story and Blog: The Conception Craze
1/2009- TTTC
After 7 rounds of clomid and HcG, Three failed IUI's with an ectopic pregnancy, two shots of methotrextate, ER visits, breaks, low (3%) morphology One IVF cycle (lupron, gonal-F) that ended in another ectopic, more methotrexate, A Lap to disconnect both tubes, remove endo and a hydrosalphinx, . . .we are finally expecting TWINS from FET#1!
1.11. 2011: Beginning FET cycle!
3.11.11- FET! (DH's birthday!) 2 blasts transfered!
3.20.11- BETA #1 BFP!!! 272! (9dp5dt)
3.23.11- BETA #2 1346!!! (12dp5dt)
4.8.11- U/S #1. . TWINS!!! . . .TWO BOYS!
9.10.11-My beautiful Boys arrive unexpectedly at 28 weeks, 6 days.
The thought of drinking water out of a faucet really freaks me out so I never order water when I'm out at a restaurant.
Me too!
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And HOPE does not dissappoint. Romans 5:3-5
~Matt and Jen~
Married August 26, 2006
TTC since June 2008
Severe MFI
IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012
Speaking of foot tattoos... I have a small sun on one foot and the moon & stars on the other.
SAIFW
TTC since 2008 dx PCOS & MFI
Clomid/Femara no "O"
IVF #1 BFN
FET #1 cancelled for biopsy
FET #1.2 c/p, July 2012 c/p
IUI #1 & 1.2 canceled
IVF #2 ER 12/1, Freeze all due to OHSS
FET #2.1 cancelled due to DVT risk, FET #2.2 Jan 2013
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Re: Fun Facts Poll!!
I have a pink lady bug tattoed on the top of my left foot! I often forget she is there....so do most people LOL!
DH freaks me out at least once a month by yelling OMG there is a bug on your foot! I scream and start kicking and jumping and he laughs like a maniac bc its my tatoo.....i fall for it EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!! !
TTC since 12/06, PCOS w/ Endo & MFI - 3 Laps - 3 IVF's - 1 FET - 1 ectopic - 1 c/p - gearing up for IVF#4
My Fav Thing about Spring is Easter Candy!
TTC since 12/06, PCOS w/ Endo & MFI - 3 Laps - 3 IVF's - 1 FET - 1 ectopic - 1 c/p - gearing up for IVF#4
My Fav Thing about Spring is Easter Candy!
TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
OMG - that just made my day. LOL! Love it!
TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
Me: 32 - Stage II Endo / DH: 36 - Low count and morphology (1%)
IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
E & C Born 10/19/2012
7 IUIs = All BFNs
2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN
2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
May IVF #3 = c/p
June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
July FET #2 = BFN
Aug FET #3 = BFN
Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
Dec FET #4 = BFN
2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
Sept FET #6 = TBD
**PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
I have an insane fear of walking over grates in sidewalks and streets.
I also cant go up stairs that have holes in them with out having a mini panic attack.
TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
This for me too!! And Elevators. Panic central... I will walk up 15 flights of stairs before I will take an elevator.
TTC#1 since 2004
LGBT
4 cycles @ home with known donor - BFN
RE un-medicated IUI cycles # 1-7= BFN
NEW RE Clomid 50mg/ Ovidrel/ IUI #8 BFN
Took long break
Nov 2009 - Clomid 50mg/ Ovidrel/IUI #9 = BFP
Beta 12/4 - 10...Beta #2 12/7- 28 Beta #3 12/9 - 80!
1st sonogram 12/28 - slow hb and growth
m/c 1/1/2010 Courtland 8w0d
Nov 2010 cycle cancelled - polyp removal/hysteroscopy
April 4 2011 - IUI #10 BFFN
July 5, 2011 - #11 BFFN AMH .62 Boo
I can't whistle......
I used to be in TV commercials (just for the company I worked for)
I used to do the Stocks report for a local radio station.
I have a sun on my rear hip that I usually forget I have...Sun is my middle name so I thought I was being very clever when I was 18 years old...
I'm sure it's going to look gross and stretched out after the pregnancy...that'll be sexy!
This is me, too. MH and coworkers always make fun of me because I walk around them.
~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
My thumb is double jointed..(which totally sounds weird as opposed to fun) and I have a tat, which I totally regret.
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
I hate clowns.
I'm scared of animals that are bigger than dogs.
I wear sweatshirts during the summer...in Alabama...
I love that I live in Alabama because now when I read John Grisham books I know the places and the things he mentions well.
The thought of drinking water out of a faucet really freaks me out so I never order water when I'm out at a restaurant.
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
TTC since 12/06, PCOS w/ Endo & MFI - 3 Laps - 3 IVF's - 1 FET - 1 ectopic - 1 c/p - gearing up for IVF#4
My Fav Thing about Spring is Easter Candy!
I sat behind Pat Sajak at a hockey game.
He lives in Anna.polis.
My clinic has a Pavillion named after him in the medical center.
DH has been on a few calls to Tom Clan.cy's house.
TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
I thought of 2 more...
I can't snap my fingers or whistle.
Similar to this, I have to use a straw when I have a drink at a restaurant. I can't fathom putting my mouth on the cup, who knows if it's actually clean!
My entire generation on my mom's side (me and my two cousins) were all exactly the same weight when we were born to the ounce.
I am a little afraid of latex balloons (the pop, really) and I have a mini-panic when I have to be around one.
I am completely disgusted by strawberries and melons.
TTC since March 2009 // Me and DH - 28
Testing Summer/Fall 2010 - Unexplained IF
IUIs #1-4 ~ Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IUI #5 ~ Femara/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ BFN
IUIs #6-9 ~ Research Study Meds/Pregnyl/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IVF Consultation, More Testing
Diagnostic Cycle ~ Mucinex/Progesterone/TI ~ BFN
IVF #1 ~ Menopur/Bravelle/Ganirelix/Novarel/Progesterone/Lupron
7R, 6F // 2 transferred // 3 frosties ~ BFN
FET #1 ~ Estrace/PIO/Lupron
3 thawed // 2 transferred // 1 lost // no more frosties ~ BFP!!
Beta #1 - 456 // Beta #2 - 1176 // Beta #3 - 2933 // Beta #4 - 6753
EDD: May 16, 2013
Bedrest for SCH // 6w2d through 10w1d
Elevated TSH and Lazy Thyroid DX @ 10w - Started Synthroid
Finally released from RE at 13w
~~ My IF Blog ~~
they freak me out, i can't look down
*****
i can't take naps during the day
i love packing suitcases
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
This is me as well. Though to add to it, I work in a manufacturing environment with a lot of conveyors overhead. Any time I have to walk the conveyors, it freaks me out to look down through the holes and see the concrete floor.
Me too - I remember you also pack for your DH- I do the same Hes going OOT Sunday for a week. I get to pack this weekend!
TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
SO fun! I've loved reading all the responses
I have a skin condition called Morphia. It's extremely rare and is basically just like having a few birth marks. The spots are darker in color than the rest of my skin, and mostly on the right side of my body. No one seems to know anything about the condition, except that I'm more susceptible to skin cancer...ugh.
The spots don't hurt or anything, but one in particular is very embarassing at times. It's on my neck and looks shockingly like a hickey! People I've just met often ask me if that's what it is, which instantly makes me wish I hadn't met them to begin with. I also have two lighter ones on my face and people always ask if matt and I had a fight. We usually have fun with this one and just play along by saying something like, yeah I really kicked his a$$!
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And HOPE does not dissappoint.
Romans 5:3-5
~Matt and Jen~
Married August 26, 2006
TTC since June 2008
Severe MFI
IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012
Time for #2!
IVF #1 (Long Lupron) July 2013 = BFP!!!
Beta #1 (8/1) 203! Beta #2 (8/8) 3,677! 1st u/s scheduled for 8/15!
ME Too!!! I hate walking over grates and avoid them if I can.
TTC since 2007
6 IUIs, 3 IVFs, and 2 m/c :< PCOS, Blood Clotting Disorder & MFI
IVF #2 Aug 2011 is a BFN:<
IVF #3 March 2012 is a BFN
Not sure what to do now. Sad and lost.
I'm a vegetarian that hates mushrooms and eggplant--go figure.
My dad owns his own winery where he makes the wine.
The Conception Craze
1/2009- TTTC
After 7 rounds of clomid and HcG, Three failed IUI's with an ectopic pregnancy, two shots of methotrextate, ER visits, breaks, low (3%) morphology One IVF cycle (lupron, gonal-F) that ended in another ectopic, more methotrexate, A Lap to disconnect both tubes, remove endo and a hydrosalphinx, . . .we are finally expecting TWINS from FET#1!
1.11. 2011: Beginning FET cycle!
3.11.11- FET! (DH's birthday!) 2 blasts transfered!
3.20.11- BETA #1 BFP!!! 272! (9dp5dt)
3.23.11- BETA #2 1346!!! (12dp5dt)
4.8.11- U/S #1. . TWINS!!! . . .TWO BOYS!
9.10.11-My beautiful Boys arrive unexpectedly at 28 weeks, 6 days.
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And HOPE does not dissappoint.
Romans 5:3-5
~Matt and Jen~
Married August 26, 2006
TTC since June 2008
Severe MFI
IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012
Time for #2!
IVF #1 (Long Lupron) July 2013 = BFP!!!
Beta #1 (8/1) 203! Beta #2 (8/8) 3,677! 1st u/s scheduled for 8/15!
Speaking of foot tattoos... I have a small sun on one foot and the moon & stars on the other.
TTC since 2008 dx PCOS & MFI
Clomid/Femara no "O"
IVF #1 BFN
FET #1 cancelled for biopsy
FET #1.2 c/p, July 2012 c/p
IUI #1 & 1.2 canceled
IVF #2 ER 12/1, Freeze all due to OHSS
FET #2.1 cancelled due to DVT risk, FET #2.2 Jan 2013
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