TTC After a Loss

5 Positive Things GTKY

Good morning! Several ladies have enjoyed the GTKY I posted in my buddy group, so I decided to make a separate post for everyone to enjoy! Feel free to use it to bump up your post count Smile GTKY: Name five positive things in your life right now.
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Married 9/22/07, began TTC 8/10
Diagnosed with DOR, LP defect, mild endometriosis and cysts
BFP #1 EDD 9/10/11, natural miscarriage at 6w
BFP #2 Medicated cycle, twin boys born 4/4/12 at 29w4d
BFP #3 EDD 8/8/14, D&C for missed miscarriage at 8w, baby boy with triploidy
BFP #4 June 2014 CP

Re: 5 Positive Things GTKY

  • 1. My strong marriage with my wonderful husband. 2. The current health of everyone I love. 3. My true friends IRL who have supported us through some really difficult times, and my wonderful friends on here. 4. My wonderful pets, especially my little poodle. They never fail to put a smile on my face, and give such unconditional love. I swear my poodle can smell tears! If I start to cry at home, she's instantly by my side. 5. I have a job as a trainer at work still. I might not be loving my job at the moment, but at least I have one! Plus, I'm good at it Smile
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
    Married 9/22/07, began TTC 8/10
    Diagnosed with DOR, LP defect, mild endometriosis and cysts
    BFP #1 EDD 9/10/11, natural miscarriage at 6w
    BFP #2 Medicated cycle, twin boys born 4/4/12 at 29w4d
    BFP #3 EDD 8/8/14, D&C for missed miscarriage at 8w, baby boy with triploidy
    BFP #4 June 2014 CP
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  • 1. My nook.  Now that I got the book I had a hard time getting last week.  I'm addicted.
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  • 2. I talked to my boss about basically creating a new job for me and promoting me to it.  This would include a sizeable raise.  She was very receptive to it.
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  • 3. I have so much stuff going on for the next 6 weeks that I will never be bored.
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  • 4. I have this Wednesday and next Wednesday off of work.
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  • 5. All of you ladies!
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  • 1.  My infinitely supportive husband, who always knows the right things to say and do, even when I'm unreasonably cranky.

    2.  My dear family and friends, who have spared me all those awful cliches about how things happen for a reason, etc.  I am deeply grateful for their support and love over the last 6 weeks.

    3.  My job.  While I may not love it every day, I am thankful that I work for an organization that values people over "the bottom line" and that I get to spend most of my time forging relationships with people who strive to make their communities better places.

    4.  My health.  I may not be the fittest or strongest I could be, but I am grateful that I am free of any chronic or serious medical conditions.  I don't even have to deal with food allergies!

    5.  My house is safe.  Technically, it's not our house (we rent), but I am thankful that we're not in the flood zone.  Already, thousands of people in our community have been displaced from their homes--and will remain that way for the next two months--because the river is flooding.  We don't have to worry about moving our things, finding a place to stay, or dealing with water damage.

    That felt good!  Thanks for posting this! 

  • My loyal BFF (my cat) is snuggling beside me, even though it is too hot! 
    Married my best friend 6/28/08
    DD born 4/3/10 BFP 4/9/11 missed mc @10w4d- forever loved
    BFP 8/21/11 EDD 4/29/12
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  • My sister is coming to visit on Tuesday. 
    Married my best friend 6/28/08
    DD born 4/3/10 BFP 4/9/11 missed mc @10w4d- forever loved
    BFP 8/21/11 EDD 4/29/12
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  • DH is in a great mood and offered to make dinner. 
    Married my best friend 6/28/08
    DD born 4/3/10 BFP 4/9/11 missed mc @10w4d- forever loved
    BFP 8/21/11 EDD 4/29/12
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  • There are some great deals at CVS this week and I am excited to try my hand at some extreme couponing. 
    Married my best friend 6/28/08
    DD born 4/3/10 BFP 4/9/11 missed mc @10w4d- forever loved
    BFP 8/21/11 EDD 4/29/12
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  • DH and I are taking the puppies to their first baseball game tonight :-)
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  • I have the day off!!!
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  • Just went on a Kohl's shopping spree
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  • 1. God for loving me and blessing my health & fitness

    2. my husband and his supportive love

    3. my old dog (13 +) was hopping and wagging her tail for breakfast this morning!

    4. poetry & Music, ipods and radio

    5. good weather, good food & my bike


    My heart is as open as the sky.
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    2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.


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  • 1. My AMAZING husbandimage

     2. My ADORABLE dog Bellaimage

     3.My Aunti is the world to me.image

    4. Graceimage

    5.Brooke(my mini me)image

    6.Erinimage

    Whoops thats six!! But these 6 help me stay positive everyday!  Losing Aidan was very hard on all..especially the girls above.I've been there nanny for 6 years. I love them!

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  • Everyone I love is healthy! 
    Married my best friend 6/28/08
    DD born 4/3/10 BFP 4/9/11 missed mc @10w4d- forever loved
    BFP 8/21/11 EDD 4/29/12
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  • My garden is blooming! It rained a lot last week and the flowers look great.

    I hung a bird feeder last week and word must have spread because we have lots of customers, including a giant woodpecker who I love to watch!

    I decided on a visit home in the fall for an event to support a dear friend and I can't wait.

    I love our house. We have finished a bunch of long term projects and I love the way they turned out.

    My husband is amazing. During a party on Saturday, he would come over periodically and check in with me and make sure I was doing all right. He really shouldn't need to do that three months after our loss, but he does and he is really my rock of strength.

  • 1. My wonderful husband

    2. My health and the health of my family

    3. Close friends who are supportive

    4. My new job

    5.  The coke zero and pretzels that I am snacking on at the moment

    BFP 3/14/2011 m/c 3/18/2011 @ 6w BFP 8/15/2011 Beta #1 12dpo 8/16/2011 61 progesterone 29 Beta #2 14dpo 8/18/2011 143 1st ultrasound 9/6/2011 117 bpm 2nd ultrasound 9/12/2011 142 bpm Lilypie Pregnancy tickers
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    1.  This book chapter I am working on is almost finished.
    BFP #1 1/27/11, EDD 10/7/11, D&C 3/29/11 @ 12w4d
    BFP #2 5/19/11, EDD 1/20/12, Natural miscarriage 6/2/11 @ 6w6d
    Dx 2 copies of MTHFR reductase DNA mutation (C677T & A1298C) June 2011
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    2. I am on track to finish my PhD on time next May.
    BFP #1 1/27/11, EDD 10/7/11, D&C 3/29/11 @ 12w4d
    BFP #2 5/19/11, EDD 1/20/12, Natural miscarriage 6/2/11 @ 6w6d
    Dx 2 copies of MTHFR reductase DNA mutation (C677T & A1298C) June 2011
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    3. I had my blood drawn this morning to check my HCG levels, and it did not hurt.
    BFP #1 1/27/11, EDD 10/7/11, D&C 3/29/11 @ 12w4d
    BFP #2 5/19/11, EDD 1/20/12, Natural miscarriage 6/2/11 @ 6w6d
    Dx 2 copies of MTHFR reductase DNA mutation (C677T & A1298C) June 2011
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    4. The weather is supposed to be much nicer here this week.
    BFP #1 1/27/11, EDD 10/7/11, D&C 3/29/11 @ 12w4d
    BFP #2 5/19/11, EDD 1/20/12, Natural miscarriage 6/2/11 @ 6w6d
    Dx 2 copies of MTHFR reductase DNA mutation (C677T & A1298C) June 2011
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    5. I have the cutest, sweetest cat and dog ever!
    BFP #1 1/27/11, EDD 10/7/11, D&C 3/29/11 @ 12w4d
    BFP #2 5/19/11, EDD 1/20/12, Natural miscarriage 6/2/11 @ 6w6d
    Dx 2 copies of MTHFR reductase DNA mutation (C677T & A1298C) June 2011
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    1. My husband who is so supportive and understanding.

    2. My sweet babies who are growing up way too fast

    3. My group of girlfriends, I have not had friends this close since college

    4. My church that teaches me so much and encourages me in my faith

    5. Summer, I can't wait until it's time to spend all day at the pool with nothing on the schedule.  

    Married 7.9.05
    DD1 9.24.06
    DS 7.1.08
    twins due 9.7.11 lost twin A at
    DD2 4.7.12
  • 1. My amazing husband. :)
    2. My body that is seeming to respond to all the 'trauma' pretty well.
    3. Summer vacation has been going pretty good
    4. My sweet mom who also has summers off, so we spend a ton of time shopping. My dad and DH just loooove that. :)
    5. Having a new day to wake up to, and having high hopes and faith that we will conceive another baby this year. :)

    BFP #1 4/23/11, EDD 1/4/12::No heartbeat @ 9 wks::D&C 6/1/11 
    Child #1  June 2012
    Child #2  Feb 2014
    Child #3  Feb 16
    BFP 3/9/17
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  • 1. My incredible husband

    2. I have summer hours now through September!

    3. My wonderful, gorgeous, smart dog

    4. The fact we were able to afford a new a/c even if that means we won't be able to afford anything else this summer.

    5. Our upcoming vacations: one in Indiana with my family, a cruise with my in-laws and a week in Hilton Head with my family.

    mm 2/17/11 * dd born 4/20/12 * bo 1/3/14 * edd 1/211/15 

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  • I love this post!

    1) My wonderful husband who loves my crazy a$$ unconditionally!

    2) My little sister who has been sensitive throughout all 3 of my losses.

    3) My precious nephew who gives me hope that some day I can give him a little cousin.

    4) Our new home is a blessing and has provided us the relief we so desperately needed.

    5) My overall health. I know I need to take better care of myself and I'm grateful my body has been receptive to shedding a few pounds while I try to become more active.

    Natural MCs 2/4/09, 8/22/09 & 4/7/10
    Dx with Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS)
    BFP #4 5/14/12
    5/17/12...1st Betas- 176, P4 3.6
    5/22/12...2nd Betas- 207, P4 6.1 (MC confirmed)
  • 1) I graduated from my Masters program on Sat.

    2) I'm going to Disneyland on Thursday!

    3) I have a beautiful home in a great neighborhood.

    4) I have the best family and friends anyone could ever ask for

    5) I have a dog and 2 cats that bring so much joy into my life

    *Bonus* I'm on summer vacation now!!!!!!

    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
  • 1. For my loving and supportive husband.  Without him, I don't know where I would be throughout my TTC journey.

    2. Having the opportunity to buy the apartment duplex that we live in and to be able to turn it to a single family house.

    3.  That I have a job during the recession.

    4. Having great neighbors.

    5. For having a nook because I'm saving some space in my house!

    5/16/2005: M/C at 7 wks
    5/3/2010: MM/C at 7 wks 6 days
    5/25/2014: CP at 4 wks 3 days

    Because of the great "Snow"vember of 2015, my medicated cycle was cancelled.  However, we were blessed with our little rainbow baby due on 8/14/15!  Baby J had other plans and decided to make his grand ole entrance on 7/4/2015!

    Surprise!  Our little girl entered this world on 12/8/2016 after her eviction notice was long past due.  Our little turkey baby turned into a snow baby!  

                                                        
    Third times the charm!  BFP on 4/18/2019, EDD: 12/18/2019
    PgAL/PAL welcome
    PAIF/SAIF welcome too!

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    imagesweepie412:
    There are some great deals at CVS this week and I am excited to try my hand at some extreme couponing. 

    Agreed!  I was so excited to see the circular yesterday!  Plus...with all the reward bucks I'll be getting from the deals, I'm going to get a discount on preseed.  Yessss!

    imageimage BabyFruit Ticker For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~Jeremiah 29:11
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    Great idea!

    1.  Summertime!!  Being a teacher is fabulous because of June, July, and August!!!Cool  Now I have more time to get to know the Bump ladies who it's been really great reading about as I have been lurking/posting a little the past month or so.

    2.  My Honey.  DH has needed some time understanding my grief and female emotions as we've been going through all of this, but he seems to get it now.  He is the rock I have needed to keep me grounded through all of this.  Also, the more we hang around our friends who have children, the more I know he is ready for one of our own.  I can see that (even though he may not always show it) he is feeling a lot of the same things I do.  Even though I knew it before, I know without a doubt now that is going to be a wonderful daddy to our children.

    3.  Family!  DH and I had a really nice weekend hanging out with our parents and some extended family that live out of town.

    4.  My best friend, who even though she has recently had a baby of her own, has been so supportive and caring through our 3 m/c's the past year.  I would definitely have lost my mind without another woman close-by to talk to.  Her daughter is one of the few that I can love on and play with without getting emotional.

    5.  Vacation to the beach.  In less than a month, DH and I are headed to the OBX for a much-needed get-away!  We normally go with a bunch of our friends, but this year it's just the two of us.  Who knows?  Maybe this will be the week the stars align, and God grants us a successful conception!  (Not sure when I'll be O'ing yet because my cycles aren't regular yet.)

    imageimage BabyFruit Ticker For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~Jeremiah 29:11
  • 1. My son. He's loving, smart, and interesting. Also so much fun. He makes everything better, and I'm a better person because of him.

    2. My husband. He's a rock. He's always so calm, rational, and patient.

    3. My access to healthcare. Even despite everything that is going on with my body, I know how lucky I am to even have access to any healthcare, much less such good facilities and attentive doctors. It always makes me sad when I think of all of the people who have to go without.

    4. My parents. They can be frustrating, but they're healthy and happy.

    5. Our jobs. DH & I both do what we love and make a comfortable living doing it.

     

    I'm having a really rough week and it's only Monday. Thank you for starting this thread. Sometimes I have to kick myself in the pants and remind myself of just how good I have it.


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  • 1. I finally jumped in to join you ladies Big Smile

    2. it is summer break, which as a teacher is 100 times better than it was growing up

    3. My absolutely wonderful husband who is always there to support me in everything I do.

    4. My 2 dogs. Seriously they know when I am sad and love to cuddle! 

    5.  I have the house to myself again- we had a long weekend with family in town which was nice, but it's nice to not have to be hostess anymore!

    Image and video hosting by TinyPic BFP #1 3/29/10, natural m/c 4/19/10 at 8 weeks BFP# 2 3/3/11, missed m/c discovered 4/12/11, D&C 4/15/11 at 10 weeks
  • 1.  My Dh and DDs

    2.  The wonderful massage I had this morning

    3.  My health

    4.  All of you for being here

    5.  3 weeks until we start TTC (after waiting 6 months tta)

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    BFP#3 10-25-10 *EDD 7/1/11 * missed m/c @ 13w3d
    BFP#4 7-30-11 *EDD 4/8/12 ~ DD#3 born 4/4/12
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  • 1.  My DH-  I love him so much and I love how he can always make me laugh, even when I'm feeling down.

    2.  My Health- This one is huge for me, because I had some health issues a few years ago and I was finally diagnosed with something called autonomic dysfunction.  Basically my brain doesn't send the correct signals to my body, which can result in a variety of symptoms.  Luckily I am doing really well right now, with the help of meds, but still have been feeling amazingly good and have had enough energy to do Wii Zumba almost every day, which has felt great! 

     3.  My Job- I am a Kindergarten teacher and I really do love teaching and now that the year is almost over (3 1/2 more days with students!)  it is amazing to see the academic/social/emotional growth my students have gone through from September to now.  Plus the fact that I have off for summer break is pretty great too! 

    4. Our vacation- I am very thankful that DH and I are able to go to Florida for 2 weeks at the end of the month.  We had hoped it would be a baby moon trip, but still hopeful it will be our last hurrah before kids trip.  

    5.  TTCAL board- I was actually just thinking this before I saw this post, I haven't been here long but I feel like I already feel so at home on this board.  Thank you ladies for being so supportive!!  

    TTC since July 2010 BFP#1~5/8/11~~EDD 1/18/12~Natural M/C Confirmed 6/1/11 BFP#2~12/2/11 ~EDD 8/13/12~It's a girl!~Emma Grace born 8/12/12 Image and video hosting by TinyPic Image and video hosting by TinyPic Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • 1) my husband is on a temporary shore duty. I have just got 3 straight months with him. I know that doesnt sound like a lot but I have NEVER spent 3 months with him without him going away for at least a month

    2) I love my puppies. they are amazing and super cute

    3) I have an amazing hubby. he really is the most wonderful person I have ever met

    4) I love my job at weight watchers. I dont make a lot of money but I love helping people

     5) my nephew got erbs palsey from him birth and couldnt move his arm at all and recently he has been able to move it a little. Not a lot but I am so overjoyed

    Married 11/27/09 and TTC right away
    Dx: Complete septate uterus with cervical duplication, endometrial polyps, PCOS, endometriosis, hypo thyroid, luteal phase defect
    4 uterus surgeries to correct my complete septum and to remove polyps and 2 years of seeing the RE, medicated cycles and IUIs
    Baby 1 and 2: BFP 3/3/11 with 2 babies EDD 11/1/11, M/C 4/6/11
    Baby #3: 8/11 pregnant EDD 4/27/11 and m/c:(
    Baby #4: 10/12/11 BFP! EDD 6/16/12m/c 10/26/11
    Baby #5: 3/13/12 BFP! EDD 11/25/12 ANOTHER m/c :(

    Baby #6: 2/14/13- BFP! EDD 10/24/13, CP 2/19/13
    Baby #7: 3/15/13- BFP! EDD 11/27/13, another CP
    Baby #8.  BFP 5/19/13 EDD 1/22/14. 8 was not our lucky number

    4th septum resection on 5/31/13.
    Baby #9: 6/29/13 BFP. C section scheduled for March 5th!

    My miracle baby was born March 5 at 9:33am. He was 8 lbs 12.5 oz and 21.25 inches long!

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  • Awwww I've been away all weekend and this was the first post I read when I logged back on!  I loved reading through all of the positive things in your lives.  It took me a few hours, but with all of the negatives in my life, positives were hard to come by.

    1.  My wonderful husband, who stuck up for me all weekend at the inlaws

    2.  My darling Darwin, my schnoodle, for being a cuddle monster.

    3.  Having a summer break and having time to myself (even though my district laid me off...........)

    4.  Getting to host my neices 3rd birthday in two weeks!!!!  So excited!

    5.  Making progress on my huge to do list of home improvements!


    BFP#1 EDD 11/8/11 - MC @ 9w6d, 4/15/11 we said goodbye
    BFP#2 DD arrived 5/7/12
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