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Reflecting on 2011: GTKY
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Good morning! 
I can't wait for 2012 to get here. I am really hoping that it is our year to conceive! I'm sure all of you have that same wish!
Since today is the last day of 2011, I thought it could be fun to pick out some of the most important or best things that happened to us in 2011.
Me? DH and I were able to finish the upstairs of our house. We got our first puppy, Paisley, and we celebrated our first anniversary together as husband and wife.
Your turn!
Happy New Year to all of my TTGP friends! 
08.2008 | Diagnosed with PCOS
11.2011 | First appointment with RE
12.2011 | HSG reveals 100% blockages in both tubes
02.2012 | Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy to unblock tubes...success!
{ BFP # 1 | April 1, 2012 }
Jonah Alexander is here! Born 12.07.12 @ 39w3d
{ BFP # 2 | May 22, 2013 }
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{ BFP # 3 | February 12, 2014 }
So far, so good! We love you, little peanut!
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Re: Reflecting on 2011: GTKY
Love this!
DH & I got married in April. We got our first puppy, Bentley. My mom & I have always been close, but I feel like this year has brought us even closer together.
Happy New Year!
TTC #1 since February 2011
C/P 5W3D
Betas 8/30 (108) and 9/3 (565)
Me: 29 (3/5/13- high NK cells) DH: 28 (5/8/12- MFI low morph and motility)
Cycle #21 (IUI#1), Cycle #22 (HSG 9/21/12) and Cycle #23 (IUI#2)=
Cycle #24- December Snow Bunny IVF #1
ER 12/6/12 (14R, 11M, 9F), ET 12/9/12 transferred 2 day 3 embies
Bleeding and low betas=very cautious
Cycle #26 March Lucky Duck- FET #1
scheduled 3/20/13- CANCELLED- lining issues
Cycle #27 May Emerald- FET #1.2
delayed- Starting Trental for 3 months + natural cycles Cycle #28-30=
Cycle #31 August Shooting Star- FET #1.3
transferred 1 hatching blast 8/21/13=
U/S 9/19/13- HR is 128! U/S #2 10/4/13- HR is 174!
It's a BOY!
2011 was a pretty crazy year for us!
Jan - DH was hospitalized.
March - SIL had her first baby.
May - We went on a cruise.
June - DH's Cousin was dumped 2 weeks before the wedding.
July - My brother got married.
Aug - Celebrated 2 yrs of marriage.
Oct - We started TTC!
Nov - Found out SIL is KU again
I'm really hoping 2012 is our year! Good Luck to everyone else next year!
Emilia Antoinette
10.03.12 at 41w5d
Those are all amazing!
What kind of puppy did you get? 
It's so awesome that you and your Mom have been brought closer! 
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All of those are wonderful things!
Congratulations on the new job! 
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We got a Maltese in July (he's in my siggy). Didn't you get a maltese right before Christmas?
OH YEAH! I remember, now! I remember looking at your cutie in your siggy! (DUH - Sorry for the delayed reaction!) Yay for Maltese pups!
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They really are wonderful dogs.
My big accomplishment of 2011 was competing in my first Olympic distance triathlon.
As a couple, we celebrated our first anniversary and took an amazing 2 week trip all over the United Kingdom (10 cities in 14 days and we didn't miss a single train!)
My H got a promotion at work that has made him a lot happier so that has been wonderful, too.
Happy New Year!
Holy hell unem..your husband's poor cousin!
2011 I got a better job that pays a lot more. My boss made me take a securities industry course with an extremely hard test that I got a 99% on.
My husband finally caved and said let's make a baby, which was huge. Now he won't stop talking about it
.
And lastly we finally got a huge lawyer bill under control that we had from a custody battle for SD. This on turn helped us get the rest of our finances under control to where we don't feel like we're drowning.
Now I'm looking forward to what 2012 will bring. O AND!!! I found all of you ladies which I am so grateful for.
Edit: fixed on my computer bc it was driving me nuts lol
1. We bought a house!
2. I got hired from being a temp, so I am making better money.
3. We became Godparents!
4. We celebrated our 3rd Wedding Anniversary.
5. We started TTC.
2011 really was a great year.
We both got our after college career jobs.
We got married!
My brothers cancer stayed away!
We got our second Great Dane!
Lets hope that 2012 is just as good!
BFP #1 Chemical Pregnancy
BFP #2 DS Bennett
BFP #3 Missed Miscarriage 8wks
BFP #4 Miscarriage 6 wks
BFP #5 Due August 10, 2015
Unfortuantly not much happened in 2011.
H graduted from college but he can't find a job
We celebrated being married 1 year and went on a cruise
I turned 25 and one of my best friends had a baby on my birthday
I'm hoping 2012 will be amazing
TTC: 8/11 BFP: 5/13 EDD:2/2/14 Born 1/13/14
TTC since July 2011
BFP #1: 2/15/12-Ectopic/Mtx at 6 wks
BFP #2: 10/12/12-m/c at 5 wks.
Me: MTHFR, Low AMH (1.1), High NK cells and Antiphospholipid Antibodies.
IVF with ICSI in August 2013 brought us our babies. ER-9R, 7M, 4F w/ICSI ET of 2-Grade 2 blasts.
Dx shortened cervix, PTL, and preeclampsia during pregnancy. Lots of medications and 13 weeks of bedrest, babies were born healthy at 34w4d!
Damn, KK! You little smarty pants
Congratulations hun - that is amazing! 
Congratulations on all of those amazing things! 
I hope 2012 is even better for you!
I just saw you other post about surgery!
We are still waiting to get in touch with the financial lady at our specialist's office. (She's out of the office until Monday). We need to see what is covered insurance-wise, and then we will make our final decision and schedule the surgery!
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May: We took an awesome, much-needed vacation in VA Beach with DH's family.
June: After nearly 7 years together, we made it official and got married.
August: My first Renaissance Fair! We're big dorks, so I can't believe this didn't happen much sooner. Next year, I wanna dress up for it.
September: Decided to TTC!
October: Screamer's Hollow for Halloween. Haunted trails, maze and hayride...best birthday present ever.
December: Just found out I got a much-desired transfer at work. No more overnights for this girl! Ooh, and I'll have an office. With a desk. Maybe not a big deal for some, but it'll be a first for me!
OP, Thanks for giving me a reason to reflect, I'm feeling very happy and thankful now.
We celebrated our first anniversary.
DH got a couple of raises at work.
I went from part-time to full-time at my job.
We took a mini vacation.
Started TTC.
Became an aunt for the first time.
Lol trust me, I'm still trying to figure out how I managed to pull that off. My boss was even surprised.
Woohoo! My friend had that surgery and got KTFU not too long after the recovery time. Keep me posted. Hopefully 2012 will be it for you
We had some big family losses this year so I am hoping 2012 is better for us!
The good: started TTC, took SS on a family vaca to San Francisco, and I was not in grad school for the first time in 3 years!
We got a new kitty (which I am not sure is a good thing, old kitty doesn't like him but I certainly do)
I finished grad school
Looking forward to more good things in 2012!
My Pregnancy/Parenting BLOG TTC since 5/2011, BFP #1 12/3/11, M/C 12/7/11 @ 4wks 2d. Began seeing RE Sep 2012. October 2012 Metformin 1500 mg= ovulation on CD34 BFP#2 11/14/12 9DPO, EDD 7/26/13, DX Gestational Diabetes @14 wks, our angel born sleeping 3/24/13 @ 22wks 2d. BFP #3 7/4/13 8DPO EDD 3/22/14, DX Gestational Diabetes @14 wks. started insulin @16 wks. Our rainbow, born 3/19/14 @ 39wks 6d., we're so in love!
2011 was the greatest year of my life.... So far!
DH was offered somewhat of his dream job out of no where and we got to move back home to Houston (from Austin) 2 months before our wedding.
We got married in the wedding of our dreams surrounded by ALL 350 of our family and friends!
We moved back into the lovely townhouse that we had to give up before the move to Austin (it may not be gigantic, but after 3 small apartments in the last 2 years, it's our mansion!)
Last but not least, we decided to wean off migraine meds and stop the BC so that we can begin TTC in March! We are both so excited for what 2012 will bring to our happy little family of me, DH, and Lab-mix Manny!!
May - Celebrated my 10 year anniversary at my job. Wow time goes so fast.
July - Celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary. Leased our own camping spot where we get to leave our camper set up all the time. Made lots of middle of the week trips out to swim and have dinner, which was a much needed stress reliever.
Aug - DS started Kindergarten! We also started TTC baby #2.
Dec - My baby sister had her first baby, making me an Aunt for the 7th time.
It really was a good year when you take the time to look back on it. Thanks for suggesting this topic!
It sounds like you had a wonderful year!
I hope 2012 is even better for you!
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In 2011,
DH got his nursing license and an amazing job in the NICU (and quit the job that had him travelling more days than he was home!).
DH and I bought our first house and celebrated our first anniversary.
We got our little kitten Buckingham.
We decided to start TTC.
I had and then moved away from my dream job, and found out yesterday that I may still be able to continue with it here(Fingers crossed!!).
I got to see my best friend get married.
I got a new car (convertible!!).
Not so good things:
I lost my job two months ago. My grandma passed away last month. I had a miscarriage in January.
2011, you were a hell of a year!
I didn't think too much had happened for us in 2011, but reading through your posts reminded me of a few things...
I graduated with my masters in education.
I turned 30!
I got a new car!
DD turned 1.
I got a tattoo.
Happy New Year ladies!
BFP #1 on 8/10/11 EDD 4/21/12~ m/c 8/16/11 at 4w6d
BFP #2 on 1/15/12 EDD 9/26/12~ m/c 1/22/12 at 4w4d
BFP #3 on 2/15/12 EDD 10/28/12 BFP Chart
~~Baby MDem Born 11/7/12~~
The last two years have been terrible for us, so the only good things I can come up with are:
Our marriage got stronger in the face of real hardship
Our Max. He's the best thing that has ever happened to us. Our boy helped us to keep perspective and kept light and love in our house while we dealt with heavy shtuff.
I was able to grow my career to the point where I am finally comfortable enough with my skill level to seek a different job and more responsibility.
I found you girls who make me laugh, and cheer, and get excited every day!
I am going to make 2012 my b!tch! I am going to rock that thing like a hurricane!
The only Easter Bunny I can get behind.
Maxwell Joseph 4/09 Lucy Violet 10/12
January- DD2 turned 2 years old.
April- found out my grandmothers pancreatic cancer is in remission
May- celebrated our 7 year anniversary
June- DH got a new job that he absolutely loves and the money is amazing
July- decided to start TTC #3 but DH was OOT training
October- DH comes home, Mirena comes out! The day after I got my Mirena out, my Bampa passed away. He was such an amazing man and I miss him dearly, but he is in a much better place now and pain free.
December- Celebrate DD1 7th birthday.
Overall, 2011 was a good year. I am hoping that 2012 brings a BFP for not just me, but for all and our sticky, take home babies! Good luck ladies!
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1. MH and I got married
2. MH got promotion
And I think you all know what I'm hoping for this coming year!
Let's see... 2011 had some pretty big highs and some pretty big lows.
We took a two week vacation to Australia in February
In March, MH switched groups (same company) at work and is much happier
We started TTC in March, got pregnant in June, but then miscarried in August
In August, I became an Aunt for the 5th time and it was the first time that MH had been an uncle right from the get go (first niece born since we've been married)
In September, I quit my job without having a new one lined up (I should've quit about 37 times before I actually did) but ended up finding a new job during my two week notice
Bring it on, 2012! Happy New Year, ladies!
::The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar that even the ultimate fullfillment of that hope cannot fully erase:: Thomas Hardy
This is such a cute idea!
In 2011 Dh and I planned a wedding ourselves at our house.
Decided we were going to TTC.
And also Finished our house and took some pretty awesome trips.
2011 was good to us, and I'm hoping 2012 will be even better
We bought our first house
I got a promotion at work
We took several kickbutt vacations
We officially started TTC
in 2011:
My business exceeded our goals by about 25% - yay!
We moved to a new town for DH to start law school (new house, etc. etc.)
It's been tough financially, but will be worth it after the 3 years of law school.
in 2012:
We will be trying for #2! I cannot even begin to explain how excited I am.
Happy New Year to all!
Let's see here...
1. Got married in August.
2. Moving into our own apartment 10 hours away from home (good and sad at the same time)
3. I am done working! Hopefully for a good long time, but we'll see.
4. Got a sewing machine and I have made some pretty cakes for some people's birthdays (not the best, but I am getting better
).
5. I asked DH what else happened but he just said he's going back to school, but that is technically in 2012 lol!
Things I hope for 2012:
1. BFP
2. I'd like a kitten of my own! My mom has our cat from when we were growing up and I'm going to miss him.
3. My DH to get great grades and an internship for the next year.
4. To learn how to sew and decorate and cook a lot better.
(These hopes weren't in any order.)
We got a new car, I got lasik and I lost a bunch of weight!
IF, 5 losses, 1 son, 1 on the way.
We celebrated our first anniversary, spent a week in NYC, spent a week in Malibu, and bought our very first home!
Happy New Year!!
Lap #1 12/2011
6 Rounds of IVF w/ ICSI: July 2012-July 2013: BFN {Bravelle, Menopur, Ganirelix, Endometrin, Dexemethasone}
Lap # 2: 12/2013