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TTC IMPATIENT

SouthernMom2B84SouthernMom2B84
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TTC first child. Still trying to understand the lingo and abbreviations here! So far I've learned that waiting 2 weeks to test is excruciating! Anyone else feel my pain? Have any suggestions as a first timer TTC?
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  • mileswithmylesmileswithmyles member
    I am in the same boat as you. A lot of people recommended the site Fertility Friend. I've just started using it and so far it is helpful. Good luck to you!
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  • sunlavendersunlavender member

    Welcome. 

    Here's a link to the abbreviations - https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/nest_baby_editors/pages/the-bump-community-glossary.aspx

    The thing that have helped me the most are charting my cycle using FertilityFriend (a free website many of us here use).  It's really all about giving yourself the best possible chances of conception, which means timing sex during your fertility window.  Charting my BBT, monitoring CM, and keeping track of what my body is doing helps me feel in control of my cycle.  It may not be for you, but it is a good place to start.  They have free tutorials that have great information.

    As far as the 2WW, it's definitely hard.  (Un)Fortunately it does seem to get easier over time.  Knowing that I've done everything I can, keeps some of the nerves at bay, as does staying in as normal of a routine as possible. 

    Best of luck.

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    Trying to get knocked up since June 2012 ~ Dx: PCOS

    BFP 7.24.13 ~ EDD 4.2.14 ~ m/c  9.16.13 @ 11w4d

    BFP 5.4.14 ~ EDD 1.12.15 ~ stick little bean!

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  • Honey127Honey127 member

    I would recommend the fertility friend app and charting your bbt.....and know that it can take a healthy couple up to a year to conceive (although the waiting is torture!)

    Finding a hobby can help pass the time in a good way, but learning about how your body works is the best advice I can give.

    Good luck and if you stick around these ladies will teach you tons! 

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    Tried for one full year before we got our BFP!

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  • MrsM507MrsM507 member
    imagesunlavender:
    Welcome.nbsp;Here's a link to the abbreviations https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/nest_baby_editors/pages/thebumpcommunityglossary.aspxThe thing that have helped me the most are charting my cycle using FertilityFriend a free website many of us here use.nbsp; It's really all about giving yourself the best possible chances of conception, which means timing sex during your fertility window.nbsp; Charting my BBT, monitoring CM, and keeping track of what my body is doing helps me feel in control of my cycle.nbsp; It may not be for you, but it is a good place to start.nbsp; They have free tutorials that have great information.As far as the 2WW, it's definitely hard.nbsp; UnFortunately it does seem to get easier over time.nbsp; Knowing that I've done everything I can, keeps some of the nerves at bay, as does staying in as normal of a routine as possible.nbsp; Best of luck.


    Sun is wise! All of the above! Good luck.
    TTC#2 Since July 2011
    Me: 29, had two blocked tubes - left was cleared during lap, right was unable to be cleared. PCOS & Stage 2 Endo. DH: 32, SA = perfect
    CLOMID: 4 rounds, 50mg + TI = BFN's. FEMARA: 1 round = no response
    12-24-2012 : Laparoscopy, Softball sized cyst/endo/scar tissue removed.
    Cycle #14 - Feb 2013 : 50mg clomid. Ovidrel Trigger. IUI on 2/14/13 = thin lining, multiple cysts.
    Cycle #15 - no meds, still have cysts, no follicles. Boo!
    Forced break. Continuous BCP for 6 weeks to give my jacked up ovaries a break.
    Cycle #16 actively trying (May/June): Femara, TI = BFN
    Cycle #17- #20 - Med/Treatment break, trying on our own = BFN's all around.
    Cycle #21 - Femara, MORE Femara, Ovidrel and a Christmas IUI = BFN
    MY BLOG -- About DD, TTC and everything in between!

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  • Wildfire2011Wildfire2011 member
    Welcome and good luck! Just keep in mind that even with doing everything right, you still only have about a 20% chance of conceiving each cycle.  I agree with the others that fertility friend is a great source to help you better understand your cycle. There are tutorials available for free on the website to help you out.  GL!
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  • STBMrsMillerSTBMrsMiller member
    Previous posters have given good advice. I'm a type A planner, so the best thing I learned was patience. It can take a healthy couple up to one year to conceive, so live your life while you wait and have fun with all the sex!
    Pregnancy Ticker

    TTC #1 since June 2012
    Me (28) - DOR (AFC <10, undetectable AMH, >10 FSH), homozygous E429A MTHFR
    DH (29) - MFI low count and morphology

    September 2013 IUI#1 - Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN
    October 2013 IUI#2 - Letrozole + Menopur + Trigger + IUI = BFN

    Nov 2013 IVF/ICSI #1 - Protocol: BCP prep, high doses Menopur and Bravelle (12 days), ganirelex
    Results: 5 retrieved / mature, 4 fertilized, 1 arrested and 3 complex abnormal after day 3 PGS = Cancelled after ER
    Jan/Feb 2014 IVF/ICSI #2 - Protocol: Estrogen priming, high doses Menopur and Bravelle (11 days), microdose lupron
    Results: Cancelled after 11 days of stims due to low response and E2 levels
    Feb 2014 IVF/ICSI #3 - Protocol: No prep, low dose Menopur (6 days), ganirelex, Bravelle booster with trigger
    Results: 1 retrieved / 0 mature = Cancelled after ER

    Officially moving on to embryo adoption! We used and love Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park
    October 2014 FET #1 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 4 from match #1, BFN
    December 2014 FET #2 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 4 from match #1, BFN
    March 2015 FET #3 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 6 from match #2, BFN
    May 2015 FET #4 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, lost 2 to thaw, transferred 2 of 6 from match #2, BFN
    October 2015 FET #5 - Natural cycle, lost 1 from match #3 and 1 from clinic backup to thaw, transferred 1 backup, BFN
    February 2016 FET #6 - Natural cycle, transferred 1 from match #4, B FREAKING P!
    Beta 1 = 162, Beta 2 = 316, doubling just over 48 hours

     

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  • StarDust05StarDust05
    Yes! I certainly feel your pain! I stopped BC 6/24 and still haven't had any bleeding. I really want to be pregnant and I'm still waiting to take a test. I've taken probably about 10 (yes I know obsessive) but they've all been negative ): I'm going to take one this Monday or so and see if I get a positive. I hate waiting as I'm a very impatient person! Hope you get your BFP soon! Baby Dust!
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  • modernfairytale8709modernfairytale8709 member

    My advice? Got a hobby and learn some patience. We all want to be pregnant right this second.

    Take some time to learn about how your body works. TTC can be stressful, but it shouldn't be all-consuming.

    Live your life as you normally would, and have a ton of sex. 

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  • LadyXaverianLadyXaverian member
    imagemodernfairytale8709:

    My advice? Got a hobby and learn some patience. We all want to be pregnant right this second.

    Take some time to learn about how your body works. TTC can be stressful, but it shouldn't be all-consuming.

    Live your life as you normally would, and have a ton of sex. 

    Yes

     

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  • StarDust05StarDust05
    I'm very obsessive. I know it's too early, but I think I'm hoping just a little too much. Lol. I'm taking a break from testing as I think it will be best. Well, my temp was very elevated last week and it had a dip and now it seems to be on the rise again. 
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  • SouthernMom2B84SouthernMom2B84
    Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I'm going to check out FF and let you all know! I do keep track of my cycle on a period log app that is supposed to tell me when im fertile and ovulating. My cycle is very consistent and hoping I gave myself the best chance this month! Good luck to everyone else too!
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  • STBMrsMillerSTBMrsMiller member
    imageSouthernMom2B84:
    Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I'm going to check out FF and let you all know! I do keep track of my cycle on a period log app that is supposed to tell me when im fertile and ovulating. My cycle is very consistent and hoping I gave myself the best chance this month! Good luck to everyone else too!


    Unless you're inputting temperatures and or CM into that app, it's completely useless. Please do sign up for the FF emails so you learn as much as possible about your body. I found the email lessons super helpful when I started TTC.
    Pregnancy Ticker

    TTC #1 since June 2012
    Me (28) - DOR (AFC <10, undetectable AMH, >10 FSH), homozygous E429A MTHFR
    DH (29) - MFI low count and morphology

    September 2013 IUI#1 - Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN
    October 2013 IUI#2 - Letrozole + Menopur + Trigger + IUI = BFN

    Nov 2013 IVF/ICSI #1 - Protocol: BCP prep, high doses Menopur and Bravelle (12 days), ganirelex
    Results: 5 retrieved / mature, 4 fertilized, 1 arrested and 3 complex abnormal after day 3 PGS = Cancelled after ER
    Jan/Feb 2014 IVF/ICSI #2 - Protocol: Estrogen priming, high doses Menopur and Bravelle (11 days), microdose lupron
    Results: Cancelled after 11 days of stims due to low response and E2 levels
    Feb 2014 IVF/ICSI #3 - Protocol: No prep, low dose Menopur (6 days), ganirelex, Bravelle booster with trigger
    Results: 1 retrieved / 0 mature = Cancelled after ER

    Officially moving on to embryo adoption! We used and love Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park
    October 2014 FET #1 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 4 from match #1, BFN
    December 2014 FET #2 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 4 from match #1, BFN
    March 2015 FET #3 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 6 from match #2, BFN
    May 2015 FET #4 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, lost 2 to thaw, transferred 2 of 6 from match #2, BFN
    October 2015 FET #5 - Natural cycle, lost 1 from match #3 and 1 from clinic backup to thaw, transferred 1 backup, BFN
    February 2016 FET #6 - Natural cycle, transferred 1 from match #4, B FREAKING P!
    Beta 1 = 162, Beta 2 = 316, doubling just over 48 hours

     

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  • brookeK1990brookeK1990 member
    Have sex as much as possible Lol. I'm just as impatient but me and my Dh love love making so we make our chances pretty good every month. 

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  • StarDust05StarDust05
    Okay. Where is the Newbie Link? And thanks! (:
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  • dragossoul84dragossoul84 member
    I'd start with fertility friend and then go with a hobby. When you want something so bad the wait always seems unbearable.
    <a href="http://www.thebump.com/?utm_source=ticker&utm_medium=HTML&utm_campaign=tickers" title="Ovulation Calculator"><img src="http://global.thebump.com/tickers/tt17cf53.aspx" alt=" BabyFruit Ticker" border="0"  /></a>
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  • sunlavendersunlavender member

    imageStarDust05:
    Okay. Where is the Newbie Link? And thanks! (:

    Check out both of these:

    https://tbttgp.wordpress.com/

    https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/42877040.aspx

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    Trying to get knocked up since June 2012 ~ Dx: PCOS

    BFP 7.24.13 ~ EDD 4.2.14 ~ m/c  9.16.13 @ 11w4d

    BFP 5.4.14 ~ EDD 1.12.15 ~ stick little bean!

    TTGP 2013 Best Blog ~ Fruit ~ My BFP Chart 

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  • GermanGirl2007GermanGirl2007 member
    imageBrookema90:
    Have sex as much as possible Lol. I'm just as impatient but me and my Dh love love making so we make our chances pretty good every month. 
     This is great!  But you still only make your chances about 20% each month. Keep having the sex for sure (because it's fun) but try to remember that it's ok if it takes more than a few months. Wink

    ** After  2 1/2 years of Unexplained IF, 2 failed medicated cycles, and 4 failed IUI's - our baby girl came to us through the miracle of     Mini IVF! **

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  • StarDust05StarDust05
    Okay, thanks! 
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