1. whats for lunch?
2. what are you wearing?
3. what are you working on/doing right now?
4. favorite kind of gum?
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)?
6. favorite thing about summer?
7. DH/SOs eye color?
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*
Re: Poll 2
Yay DeputiesWife!
1. whats for lunch? leftover mac and cheese from dinner last night--it was delicious!
2. what are you wearing? navy blue silk suit skirt, orange tank with lace at the top and a white cardi
3. what are you working on/doing right now? nothing work related..downloading apps for my new iphone
4. favorite kind of gum? hmmm..I never really chew gum...
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? pandora..katy perry station--don't judge!
6. favorite thing about summer? DH's season is OVER! ...three weeks..I can do this..three weeks...
7. DH/SOs eye color? dark brown
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
1. whats for lunch? Leftover pizza
2. what are you wearing? Black slacks, white button down and grey/orange/pink cardigan
3. what are you working on/doing right now? This poll
4. favorite kind of gum? Spearmint.
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? My boss talking in the other room.
6. favorite thing about summer? Sitting outside reading.
7. DH/SOs eye color? Blue
1. whats for lunch? Not sure yet, going out to eat with my brother
2. what are you wearing? Jeans, flats, v-neck shirt w/ a cardigan
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Trying to prepare our next software release for deployment next week.
4. favorite kind of gum? 5 (I think that's what it's called...)
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Nothing, the sounds of typing...
6. favorite thing about summer? Sunshine and flowers
7. DH/SOs eye color? Hazel
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
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*
1. whats for lunch? Smartones Chicken, Zit & Broccoli
2. what are you wearing? t-shirt & sweats (work from Tuesdays)
3. what are you working on/doing right now? nothing
4. favorite kind of gum? orbit spearmint
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? news on tv
6. favorite thing about summer? BEACH, flip flops, a tan
7. DH/SOs eye color? hazel
2. what are you wearing? Grey pants & a black sweater
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Nothing - It's my lunch break
4. favorite kind of gum? Don't have one
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? The radio
6. favorite thing about summer? Warm weather
7. DH/SOs eye color? Blue
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**
1. whats for lunch? Leftover pot roast and mashed potatoes
2. what are you wearing? Teal blue shirt, black slacks, and black boots.
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Call and confirms for patients.
4. favorite kind of gum? Minty.
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Typing.
6. favorite thing about summer? BBQ's and drinking a cold beer in the sunshine!
7. DH/SOs eye color? Blue
1. whats for lunch? leftover beef stroganoff from last night
2. what are you wearing? red shirt with jeans and sneakers
3. what are you working on/doing right now? eating lunch now and bumping/FBing, then have some experiments and cell culture to do later
4. favorite kind of gum? Orbit
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? rain coming down outside
6. favorite thing about summer? longer days, more sunlight, vacation
7. DH/SOs eye color? blue
1. whats for lunch? Carrot sticks, strawberries, string cheese and some pringles. Glass of milk to drink. Trying to be good since I'm thinking about getting Chinese takeout for dinner since DH will be gone and he doesn't like it.
2. what are you wearing? Green/blue/white striped polo shirt, jeans, tennis shoes. I'm a SAHW right now.
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Waiting for a contractor who is late and thinking about eating lunch anyway.
4. favorite kind of gum? I don't chew gum often, but mint flavors are good. I will pretty much chew anything but cinnamon gum.
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Nothing
6. favorite thing about summer? Don't need a coat when you go outside.
7. DH/SOs eye color? Brown
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!**
1. whats for lunch? Chicken, Broccoli, Tomatoes and Strawberries
2. what are you wearing? Dark blue jeans, brown sketchers, teal t-shirt and wedding rings
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Working on some month end closing entries
4. favorite kind of gum? Any gum that is Wintergreen or Spearamint flavored
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Co-workers talking
6. favorite thing about summer? Baseball and warm weather
7. DH/SOs eye color? I'm not sure...I think brown though
1. whats for lunch? smart ones spinach ricotta pasta and some pretzels
2. what are you wearing? khaki pants, black tank top, red cardigan
3. what are you working on/doing right now? disability claims
4. favorite kind of gum? 5 (I think wrigley makes it?)
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Irate people in the lobby yelling at our front desk reps - so glad I'm not up there today.
6. favorite thing about summer? warm weather!
7. DH/SOs eye color? Blue
A+S | Met 8/24/06 | Married 9/27/08
Started TTC 12/2008 | dx PCOS 5/2009
6 failed clomid/femara/TI cycles, 1 failed clomid/ovidrel/IUI cycle
Successful Cycle: 5/12/11 - 1000mg Metformin + 100mg Clomid(late response) + TI = BFP
2/13/12 - We proudly welcomed our daughter, Hadley Teresa!
Lots of Luck to all of 3T/IF
1. whats for lunch? chicken salad
2. what are you wearing? denim trousers, pink lacey cami under a black sweater
3. what are you working on/doing right now? bumping, catching up on emails, looking at what I want to get from my Gold Canyon Candle Party last night
4. favorite kind of gum? big red
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? DH coughin and the tv
6. favorite thing about summer? backyard bbq's
7. DH/SOs eye color? blue
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
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
1. whats for lunch? Club sandwich and fruit
2. what are you wearing? Kahki slacks and pink blouse w/ brown sandals
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Eating my fruit
4. favorite kind of gum? I'm not a gum chewer
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Nothing at the moment
6. favorite thing about summer? Staying daylight longer
7. DH/SOs eye color? Brown
Forever our's October 17th 2012
1. whats for lunch? cheese ravioli and a raspberry fruit strip
2. what are you wearing? a coral t-shirt, brown flowy tiered skirt, silver gladiator sandals
3. what are you working on/doing right now? I've been grading papers so I can do progress reports
4. favorite kind of gum? I don't like gum, I have a weird recurring nightmare where I'm chewing gum and I can't get it all out of mouth. Strange I know. I am addicted to mint mentos thought!
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? my class working on their projects
6. favorite thing about summer? hot weather and the beach!
7. DH/SOs eye color? hazel
After 2+ years and multiple treatment cycles,
including an IVF vacation in Costa Rica/Panama,
IVF #2 brought us our miracle baby!
Surprise! Baby Boy is on the way!
1. whats for lunch? No idea
2. what are you wearing? jeans, cami, cardi, crocs
3. what are you working on/doing right now? registrations
4. favorite kind of gum? idk
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? kenyy chesney summertime
6. favorite thing about summer? camping, beaches
7. DH/SOs eye color? Brown
SAIFW
6/10 C/P
6/10 Failed independent adoption
12/10 C/P
4/11 Failed independent adoption BM had a m/c
5/11 Femara and TI= BFN
6/11 Femara and TI= BFN
7/11 Break cycle
8/11 Break cycle
1. whats for lunch? turkey sandwich and grapes
2. what are you wearing? jeans, tee, chucks
3. what are you working on/doing right now? finally took a break from the mountain of work on my desk
4. favorite kind of gum? doublemint
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? silence
6. favorite thing about summer? beach
7. DH/SOs eye color? blue/green
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
my blog
1. whats for lunch? Wheat Thins and corned beef dip.
2. what are you wearing? Black leggings, black long sleeve t-shirt, black and white sweater, black studded belt, grey flats.
3. what are you working on/doing right now? I'm waiting for my dad to come over and fix our lawn mower.
4. favorite kind of gum? Watermellon
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Adult Alternative cable music channel
6. favorite thing about summer? Swimming!
7. DH/SOs eye color?
1. whats for lunch? A celery stick with PB
2. what are you wearing? An old sweatshirt and yoga pants
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Watching a dvr'd segment of the Today show
4. favorite kind of gum? Cotton Candy bubble yum!
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Today show
6. favorite thing about summer? Swimming and going to the beach!
7. DH/SOs eye color? The most beautiful blue
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!
1. whats for lunch? Turkey sand. from Jason's Deli
2. what are you wearing? Yellow shirt and blue jeans
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Day off, so I'm cleaning the house
4. favorite kind of gum? I like a varity of gum
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? Cee Lo Green
6. favorite thing about summer? Boating/wakeboarding
7. DH/SOs eye color? Brown
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)?
6. favorite thing about summer?
7. DH/SOs eye color?
::: Married June 2003:::

TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
IVF# 4= c/p
***CCRM ODWU***
Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
***New RE***
DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture.
IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015
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1. whats for lunch? Nothing ( I haven't been hungry today).
2. what are you wearing? Black pants and pink shirt.
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Midterm
4. favorite kind of gum? Orbit, any of the mint flavors.
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? My dogs whining for their dinner.
6. favorite thing about summer? Sitting outside at night by a fire or just enjoying the warm breeze.
7. DH/SOs eye color? Baby Blues.
1. whats for lunch? left over risoto from dinner last night
2. what are you wearing? sweat pants, t-shirt, and sweat shirt
3. what are you working on/doing right now? watching tv and playing on pc
4. favorite kind of gum? Orbit
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? TV
6. favorite thing about summer? Sitting on the patio, drinking beer.
7. DH/SOs eye color? brown
1. whats for lunch?
Late, but I had mac & cheese
2. what are you wearing?
Grey pants, green blouse
3. what are you working on/doing right now?
Powerpoint final for class next week
4. favorite kind of gum?
Orbit sweet mint
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)?
Nothing
6. favorite thing about summer?
Swimming in my parents' pool
7. DH/SOs eye color?
Black
1. whats for lunch? I had a BBQ Chicken Sandwich
2. what are you wearing? Red Sox pajamas
3. what are you working on/doing right now? Watching DWTS and Raising Hope (thank you DVR!)
4. favorite kind of gum? Hmmmm....don't really have one. As long as the flavor lasts, I like it.
5. what are you listening to right now (music or otherwise)? TV
6. favorite thing about summer? My parents being up from Florida for 4 months!
7. DH/SOs eye color? Brownish Green