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either I'm getting old...

...or your kids need to stop growing up so fast!

I first started visiting this board last summer and...

Sprout hadn't turned 5 yet.

Most of the infants here were just announced BFPs.

leapgirl and Jen had just started their TTC journey (others too, but I can't remember everyone)

And because I want to acknowledge that time passing can be difficult for some people, others started their TTC journey around then and still don't have their sticky pregnancies yet.

To those I've mentioned and everyone I haven't, it's been a joy to be on the journey with you.  I love this community and the support we share through the good times and the bad times. 

Same sex couple TTC with donor sperm.  I am 35 and carrying.  Endometriosis and DOR.
AMH 0.5, AFC 5-8, FSH 7ish

IVF #1 - antagonist.  Empty follicle syndrome.  1 retrieved, 0 fertilized.
IVF #2 - antagonist.  Ovulated early.  3 retrieved, 2 fertilized, 0 blasts

Re: either I'm getting old...

  • I think this all the time too.  If my first cycle had worked, I'd have a 3 month old right now.

    But yes, you're getting old. Wink

    Married my wife 8/2007 ~ TTC #1 since 7/2011
    9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
    IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
    ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
    FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
    Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
    FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
    EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
    *Everyone welcome*

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  • My head spins when I think about how much our lives have changed in the last year. Grateful for every minute, but it has been a RIDE.

    I love this board too :)  

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    My head spins when I think about how much our lives have changed in the last year. Grateful for every minute, but it has been a RIDE.

    I love this board too :)  

    This. 

    And we think this too, because my niece who just turned 5 was conceived during a time when we were doing IUIs.  We said to each other, can you imagine having a 5yr old?  We both agreed it was a long & hard battle, but it turned out for the best. 

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  • Its crazy isnt it?

    what really gets me is that I was planning my wedding a blink ago with a group of these ladies.  We had long, serious conversations about linen colors and guest lists.  That tells me how quickly times can change.  Wink

     

  • I started reading this board back when CT was still impatiently waiting for her foster care license, and SSG's little E was in the NICU, and many of these toddlers were not conceived....  
    TTC with PCOS since July 2011.
    IVF Oct/Nov 2012
    Beta #1 = 77, Beta #2 = 190, Beta #3 = 1044
    Cautiously optimistic.
  • You're absolutely right. I've only been on here a few months, and already I am amazed at all the new babes and pregnancies.

    I love watching these families grow and sharing in the trials and tribulations of the board!
    IUI #1 - 10 April 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #2 - 05 May 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #3 - 05 July 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #4 - 30 August 2012 medicated and monitoredLetrozole and Ovidrel Trigger 
    IUI #5 - 27 September 2012 Letrozole 
    BFP! 9 October 2012 Betas:- 12DPO 16; 16DPO 96; 18DPO 315

    Baby Alarico born on 28 June 2013!!


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    imagectbride08:

    Its crazy isnt it?

    what really gets me is that I was planning my wedding a blink ago with a group of these ladies.  We had long, serious conversations about linen colors and guest lists.  That tells me how quickly times can change.  Wink

    So sorry I missed those days.  It didn't even occur to me to use the community on The Knot, but their checklist got us through, and we even managed most things with a minimum of awkward.  We're still newlyweds though, so we're a bit behind the original Knotties. 

    Same sex couple TTC with donor sperm.  I am 35 and carrying.  Endometriosis and DOR.
    AMH 0.5, AFC 5-8, FSH 7ish

    IVF #1 - antagonist.  Empty follicle syndrome.  1 retrieved, 0 fertilized.
    IVF #2 - antagonist.  Ovulated early.  3 retrieved, 2 fertilized, 0 blasts
  • Ohh! I hope that several bumpies are able to point to their 3 year olds and say something similar during the next summer olympics :)
    IUI #1 - 10 April 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #2 - 05 May 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #3 - 05 July 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #4 - 30 August 2012 medicated and monitoredLetrozole and Ovidrel Trigger 
    IUI #5 - 27 September 2012 Letrozole 
    BFP! 9 October 2012 Betas:- 12DPO 16; 16DPO 96; 18DPO 315

    Baby Alarico born on 28 June 2013!!


  • Yea, I can't believe I joined The Knot 10.5 years ago (hence why no one had taken 2brides!) I took several years off, but have no idea when I came back to The Bump - although I do know that CT was long waiting for the license! :)
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  • imagectbride08:

    Its crazy isnt it?

    what really gets me is that I was planning my wedding a blink ago with a group of these ladies.  We had long, serious conversations about linen colors and guest lists.  That tells me how quickly times can change.  Wink

    Yes, this!! And it's crazy to me that even with Mommy Brain, I can still remember the wedding pictures of 2brides, CT, T*T, leap, and others who only pop by occasionally (kendylann, if you're reading, hi! ::waves::)

    married 03/08/08 -- ttc with PCOS (dx 2005) & DS
    IUI #3 gave us the best 2nd anniv. gift ever: 2 babies! (born 03/09/10)
    Peanut and Little Man are getting so big! 2 years old already!
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    finally blogging again at This Will Be: An Adventure
  • I'm on of the old Knot > S-S Households > Bump crew (who's still childless). Even through my now-so-ridiculously-long-that-it-no-longer-seems-like-a-break from ttc, this board has been an amazing source for comradery, commiseration and support.

     

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  • hlkehlke member
    Joy, you should stop by more so we can talk about our decorating and renovating projects!  I could go over to the regular old Nest, but they scare me a little. :)
    Same sex couple TTC with donor sperm.  I am 35 and carrying.  Endometriosis and DOR.
    AMH 0.5, AFC 5-8, FSH 7ish

    IVF #1 - antagonist.  Empty follicle syndrome.  1 retrieved, 0 fertilized.
    IVF #2 - antagonist.  Ovulated early.  3 retrieved, 2 fertilized, 0 blasts
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