I know that this is a silly question, but I'm having a hard time. I keep lurking over on IF, and was really confused because I didn't recognize anyone. But I don't feel like I belong here either because I haven't formed the strong relationships that many of you have. I just can't post all that often.
So I have an extensive IF journey--just now able to start treatments--and need the knowledge of you girls, but the last thing I want to do is budge into such a tight-knit group--which I know you are.
So should I still ask my questions on IF, but cheer on people on this board? Can I cheer on people here as long as I'm not starting posts? I know this sounds likt I silly kindergarten thing, but the last thing I want to do is assume anything and hurt someone or get under someone's skin.
Thanks for bearing with my ridiculous post!
Re: *peeking in* I feel lost-where do I belong?
You can be on both boards, and you can figure out what board you're most comfortable on as time goes on, or if you want to post on both boards. I think a lot of us post on both boards, and those that don't haven't been posting on IF a lot anyway.
I'm sorry it's so confusing. There are some growing pains.
TTC since October 2007
Dx with Unexplained IF
IUI #1-3 w/clomid: Jan-March 2010...BFN
IUI #4 w/injectables: April 2010...BFP
1st u/s: 5/17-one little perfect hb@7w2d, 2nd u/s: 6/5-no hb@10w;
missed miscarriage: 6/10 d&c
IUI #5-7 w/injectables: Sept 2010-Jan 2011...BFFN
IVF #1: Feb/March 2011...pretty please let this work!!!!
Expecting twin boys!!!!!
5 REs + 3 surgical hysteroscopies for septum/lap + 3 failed IUIs
IVF w/ICSI/AH & acu = BFP!, unexplained spontaneous m/c @ 8w2d (our little girl),
FET w/acu = BFP!, B/G twins!, lost MP @19w, dx w/funneling cervix @20w,
twins nearly lost to IC @21w, saved by rescue cerclage, 17P & 16w of bedrest
Our twins born @36w4d via CS when A came foot first
Thankful for every day
Triple ditto, I basically said : you are encouraged you to try out both boards and see what is the right fit for you, and vets are encouraged to post on IF too. This board is a support board with an emphasis on community.
HTH.
Hey sushi - I lurk here too sometimes to keep up with all my IF ladies & saw your post. Just wanted to say hi & GL with your upcoming IVF cycle...so excited for you & hoping to see your BFP announced soon along with all my IF "friends" that are here too. sending big ((hugs)) to all you ladies!
Hoping to see you & everyone over on SAIF soon!
ETA: I'm not sure if you remember this, but I have your "I have baby dust all around my chair" from waaay back in the day on GP still in my watched threads & look @ it anytime I need a laugh, ha!
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Your baby girl is so adorable!!!!!! I have the urge to squeeze her
In a good way...she looks so cuddly!
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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Yes--I do remember that. lol. I think I was more upset that they actually put ghosts in my baby dust than anything else. Who puts ghosts in baby dust??!?!
PMed you back. That really made sense. I feel like I just came to the board at a weird time if that makes any sense--not here enough to create strong bonds but not here short enough to what to deal with bullsh!t over on IF. gah!
I've been looking at both boards too. I started lurking on the IF board a year ago (after 1st IVF failure). Somehow, I am still a newbie status, but I guess b/c I can't post that much with my crazy work schedule!
Wedding Fall 2007 Off OCP's since 9/08-started with BBT charts Saw Ob/gyn May 2009 Blood work normal except single copy of MTHFR Clomid 50mg May 2009 Clomid 50mg + IUI June 2009 Femara 5mg + IUI July 2009 Normal HSG July 2009 Femara 5mg + ovidrel+IUI August 2009 Femara 5mg +ovidrel + IUI September 2009 November 2009-normal lap December 2009-met with RE December/January-Injectible med cycle with IUI-Abnormal sperm morpology found-only 0-1% normal All Head defects. Jan/Feb 2010 1st IVF with ICSI-5 week chemical pregnancy
Feb 2010-male infertility doc says DH's anatomy and blood work are normal so nothing he can do.
FET July 2010-BFP! Twin m/c @ 5.5 wks
Dec/Jan 2011 IVF #2 Only 4 eggs retrieved-Ganirelix dose messed up BFFN
Feb/March 2011 IVF #3 ER 3/9 9 eggs, 7 fertilized, ET 3/14, No frosties. BFN
IVF #4 ER 8/22 9R,7F ET 8/25-3 embies, 1 frostie! Beta 9/2= 54, 9/6=274, 9/8=625, 9/12=2953, 9/16 greater than 10,000. B/G TWINS born April 2012 @ 36wks & 1 day!
July 2014-going back for the frozen embryo! ET 7/28, heartbeat seen at 6wks1day with SCH. Miscarriage confirmed at 6wks4days
"When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous