Welcome to TTC After Loss. I'm so sorry for your loss but am happy you have found us. ((hugs)) This board is full of brilliant and kind women who have experienced the hardship of losing that which is most precious, and I hope you find great comfort and support here in your journey to your rainbow baby.
For those of you so new you don't know the routine, this is a checkin for newer members of the TTCAL Board. My board name is gscoville, but you can just call me G or GS if you prefer something shorter. Please feel free to use this space to ask those "newbie" questions that feel intimidating to ask on the main board, I will try my best to get you an answer.
Please take the time to read the TTCAL blog to answer any questions you may have regarding our board etiquette, TTC, miscarriages & loss, and much more: https://www.ttcalblog.blogspot.com/ If you are a checkin regular and get a BFP, please PM me so that I can add it to the weekly checkin with a warning for other members.
Finally, if you haven't done so, please post your introduction on the main board including your story.
For everyone else: How are you doing? Any news besides what I've asked about here? Please, if you missed last week’s checkin so don’t have an update here to reply to, post an update and let me know how things are going for you.
Updates from last week:
carlsonbaby2014: Have you had that positive OPK yet? It sounds like you’re being so patient waiting for it, way to go!
gingerkid9989: Did you get AF and start charting this weekend? Let us know if you have any questions.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
rmpar29: I’m so sorry AF came after that longer than normal LP ((hugs))
MollySm: Way to stick with the temping, your chart looks good so far as you wait for O!
chknma: Your chart looks good so far, even with jagged temps you have a clear shift post-O!
mmnumber5: How are you doing this week, has your on-and-off AF petered out yet?
kalynn12: Hopefully you don’t have to wait too long for the results of your bloodwork, and I’m sorry it’s not covered, that’s frustrating.
shandorfml: Yay for a temp shift and CH’s, finally!! ((hugs))
HeyMrsPotter: I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying that kitchen! Sorry for that BFN this morning, FX it’s just too early ((hugs))
meladoriestar: Do you have your HSG scheduled? Did you already go to that Mumford concert, if so how was it?
lingchow8655: Way to stick with that temping, you’ll get really excited once you see that first set of crosshairs!
HoldingOutHope: I’m sorry you’re benched for a few months, but it sounds like your new OB has a good path laid out for you and I’m glad you’re feeling confident in her, that counts for so much!
Quote of the week:
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12:
Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
All ALers welcome!
Re: ~~~ TTCAL Newbie Checkin ~~~
Hey GS!! How are you?? I did start AF Sunday night and started charting Monday morning. But I've already had a hiccup because I got up at 7:15am on Monday and then 6am today. I know you are supposed to chart at the same time. I know since I am on AF now that it's not that important, I just really want the chart to be right so I can try and time my BD more successfully this cycle.
QOTW: I would probably do like you and add on to my bedroom. I would get me a beautiful new king sized bed, a HUGE TV and one of those awesomely large walk in showers that spray from every direction!! :P A girl can dream!! Oh and I think I would add a sky light.
Hope you have a good week!
BFP#1 4/17/2013 EDD 12/25/2013, MC 5/17/2013 8 weeks 3 days D&C 5/18/2013
BFP#2 1/20/2014 EDD 9/28/2014, Baby Evie born on 9/23/2014 at 8:50pm. 6 lbs 15 oz!
DH and I have been dating for 7 yrs and married for 3 yrs. About 4 yrs ago now we were surprised and elated about a BFP. We were late in our scheduling of our 1st appt and discovered a missed m/c at our first ultrasound (I was 13w along - baby stopped growing at about 9w). I had a D&C in July of 2009. Shortly after we got married we decided to start TTC. We were so excited to get our 2nd BFP in Oct of 2010. After a nerve wracking pregnancy, and an emergency c-section, DS was born 6/11/11. We decided to start trying to expand our family in Feb and got our 3rd BFP in June. We had a successful ultrasound and 1st appt with our Dr. About a week later I knew something was off, at my 2nd ultrasound we discovered our 2nd angel had grown wings at 9w. I had another d&c July 24th, 2013. My OB knew our struggles with multiple losses and although I wasn't considered a repeat case they decided to run chromosomal testing this time. Everything came back completely normal. So as of now DH and I are just emotionally healing and moving through our journey!
I am so sorry for all of your losses and hope your stay on this board is short but I look forward to getting to know all of you! Thank you @gscoville for running this check-in!!
My Chart
BFP #1 - 6-2009 - edd 1-23-10 - mmc - discovered by u/s @ 13wks 2days - D&C
BFP #2 - 10-15-2010 - Baby boy born 6-11-11
BFP#3 - 6-2013 - edd 2-21-14 -mmc discovered by u/s @ 9 wks - D&C
BFP #4 - 3-10-14 - edd 11-19-14 - natural miscarriage 4-10-14
BFP #5 - 8-24-14 - edd 5-5-15 - Please be our RAINBOW!!!
U/S 9-30 - baby measuring right on track, heart rate of 155bpm
U/S 10-8 & 10-14 - baby is growing perfectly!
10-20 - 151 bpm 10-31 153 bpm
11-13 IT'S A BOY!!!!!
BFP#1 4/17/2013 EDD 12/25/2013, MC 5/17/2013 8 weeks 3 days D&C 5/18/2013
BFP#2 1/20/2014 EDD 9/28/2014, Baby Evie born on 9/23/2014 at 8:50pm. 6 lbs 15 oz!
DH and I have been married for almost 5 years. After TTC for 2 years and 2 cycles of IUI, our DS was born in January of 2012. We really never prevented after he was born (I have endo, so we didn't want to wait in case it took a long time again), and in June we got our second BFP. We were thrilled and shocked that we got pregnant without fertility treatments. Our first appointment went great and we saw and heard the heartbeat. At our next appointment (I should have been 10 weeks), we found out that the baby no longer had a heartbeat and measured 8w2d. I had a D&C 2 days later on 7/31 and just this weekend AF returned. We're doing better, but still hurting.
QOTW: Probably our master. We've only been in this house for about 6 months, but we just haven't done anything with the master yet. We totally still have our mismatched Ikea furniture from our single days, so I'd love to get some matching "grown up" furniture finally!
Hope everyone has a great week!
BFP #2: 6/23/13, MMC 7/29/13, D&C 7/31/13
BFP #3: 9/20/13, EDD 5/30/14
My Chart
BFP #1 - 6-2009 - edd 1-23-10 - mmc - discovered by u/s @ 13wks 2days - D&C
BFP #2 - 10-15-2010 - Baby boy born 6-11-11
BFP#3 - 6-2013 - edd 2-21-14 -mmc discovered by u/s @ 9 wks - D&C
BFP #4 - 3-10-14 - edd 11-19-14 - natural miscarriage 4-10-14
BFP #5 - 8-24-14 - edd 5-5-15 - Please be our RAINBOW!!!
U/S 9-30 - baby measuring right on track, heart rate of 155bpm
U/S 10-8 & 10-14 - baby is growing perfectly!
10-20 - 151 bpm 10-31 153 bpm
11-13 IT'S A BOY!!!!!
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
BFP #2: 6/23/13, MMC 7/29/13, D&C 7/31/13
BFP #3: 9/20/13, EDD 5/30/14
@meladoriestar - GL with the HSG scan on Friday - I'll be thinking of you!
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
I am hunting down a post people referred me to when I had troubles... please hold one minute!
My Chart
BFP #1 - 6-2009 - edd 1-23-10 - mmc - discovered by u/s @ 13wks 2days - D&C
BFP #2 - 10-15-2010 - Baby boy born 6-11-11
BFP#3 - 6-2013 - edd 2-21-14 -mmc discovered by u/s @ 9 wks - D&C
BFP #4 - 3-10-14 - edd 11-19-14 - natural miscarriage 4-10-14
BFP #5 - 8-24-14 - edd 5-5-15 - Please be our RAINBOW!!!
U/S 9-30 - baby measuring right on track, heart rate of 155bpm
U/S 10-8 & 10-14 - baby is growing perfectly!
10-20 - 151 bpm 10-31 153 bpm
11-13 IT'S A BOY!!!!!
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My Chart
BFP #1 - 6-2009 - edd 1-23-10 - mmc - discovered by u/s @ 13wks 2days - D&C
BFP #2 - 10-15-2010 - Baby boy born 6-11-11
BFP#3 - 6-2013 - edd 2-21-14 -mmc discovered by u/s @ 9 wks - D&C
BFP #4 - 3-10-14 - edd 11-19-14 - natural miscarriage 4-10-14
BFP #5 - 8-24-14 - edd 5-5-15 - Please be our RAINBOW!!!
U/S 9-30 - baby measuring right on track, heart rate of 155bpm
U/S 10-8 & 10-14 - baby is growing perfectly!
10-20 - 151 bpm 10-31 153 bpm
11-13 IT'S A BOY!!!!!
BFP #2: 6/23/13, MMC 7/29/13, D&C 7/31/13
BFP #3: 9/20/13, EDD 5/30/14
DX Endometriosis 2/2002 (lost left tube due to a cyst), PCOS 6/2010
BFP - 10/18/2012, EDD - 6/26/2013, Baby Girl lost at 22 weeks (T21), D&E 2/15/2013
BFP - 4/23/2014, EDD - 1/2/2015 Twin Boys lost at 12 weeks, M/C 6/25/2014
My chart here All ALers welcome!
DX Endometriosis 2/2002 (lost left tube due to a cyst), PCOS 6/2010
BFP - 10/18/2012, EDD - 6/26/2013, Baby Girl lost at 22 weeks (T21), D&E 2/15/2013
BFP - 4/23/2014, EDD - 1/2/2015 Twin Boys lost at 12 weeks, M/C 6/25/2014
My chart here All ALers welcome!
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
BFP #2: 6/23/13, MMC 7/29/13, D&C 7/31/13
BFP #3: 9/20/13, EDD 5/30/14
We have been married for 4 years this week! We got pregnant with ds a year after we got married. Ds is now 2. We started trying in June and got a bfp right away. At a 10 week appt I had an u/s that showed no heartbeat. I had a d&c last monday. I am still having some light bleeding and still have emotional outbursts. I am easily distracted though because I got a new job last week.
We just bought a new house this month and we are in love but I would totally change the rugs in the living room and my ds' room.
Hope you ladies have a good week!
BFP#1 4/17/2013 EDD 12/25/2013, MC 5/17/2013 8 weeks 3 days D&C 5/18/2013
BFP#2 1/20/2014 EDD 9/28/2014, Baby Evie born on 9/23/2014 at 8:50pm. 6 lbs 15 oz!
BFP#1 4/17/2013 EDD 12/25/2013, MC 5/17/2013 8 weeks 3 days D&C 5/18/2013
BFP#2 1/20/2014 EDD 9/28/2014, Baby Evie born on 9/23/2014 at 8:50pm. 6 lbs 15 oz!
BFP 3.8.16 EDD 11.20.16
Temping at the same time every day is ideal, but don't get too caught up in thinking you've failed if your time changes a bit from day to day. As long as you've had three solid hours of sleep, it shouldn't matter if there's a bit of a time variation. I am actually a terrible insomniac, I wake at all hours and have trouble getting back to sleep, so my temping routine has become to temp the first time I wake up whenever that is as it's when I'm most likely to actually get three hours of sleep. That could be anywhere from 1:00 to 5:00 am, depending on my night. My temps are a bit jagged, but I still can see a clear temp shift every cycle.
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Welcome to the checkin ((hugs))
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
You know my fingers are crossed for you!
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Hi Everyone!
I introed a few weeks ago, but haven't posted on the newbie check-in until now. I've been active on the Feb Angels check-in, though. Will you have me?
My story: My angel had an EDD of 2/11/13. At my first appointment, 9 weeks, my MW thought that my uterus felt too small (she couldn't feel it well). An ultrasound showed that baby was only measuring 6 weeks, with no heartbeat. Dropping HCGs confirmed that I would miscarry. After waiting almost 2 weeks to miscarry on my own, I had a D&C on 7/25/13.
I *think* I had my first period 2 weeks after my D&C (one MW thinks I did, the other's not sure). My MWs are still tracking my betas down to <5. Two weeks ago I was at 19. Fingers crossed that my beta from Monday is <5. We are currently TTC (OKed by my MWs).
BFP#2: EDD 2/11/14, MMC confirmed 7/15/13 (growth stopped at 6 weeks), D&C @ 12 weeks 7/25/13
For your HSG, I'm sure use already been advised of this, but make sure to take ibuprofen an hour or so before the procedure. I found it very painful for just a quick bit of time, but it was short lived and mostly just a tad uncomfortable like a pap. Awesome that your DH has made your birthday gift so wonderful for you even then he doesn't like the act!
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Welcome to the checkin ((hugs))
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Yay for strong positive OPKs, those can be such a treat! I used to always get them before my loss, but have for some reason found definite positives a little more elusive since. I'm glad you're focusing on enjoying things too.
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
I'm sorry to hear you've had such a rough and stressful month, and hope you get some stress relief soon! ((Hugs))
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Yeah, that LP thing can be such a sucker punch. Before my loss I had really short cycles with early O, LP never more than 11 days. Since my loss my cycles and LP have lengthened considerably, although the LP was a sudden change one cycle which threw me completely, convinced I was KU when I got to 16 DPO before AF showed. Not nice, body! ((Big hugs)) for having to deal with that roller coaster ride.
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
My first few cycles charting I had three days of +OPKs, with temping only confirming O the day after my last positive. I seem to remember FF saying somewhere that you can get your O surge within 12-36 hours after your final +OPK, so keep temping and I bet you'll see that temp spike soon!
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Oooh, yes, I would love a library too...I want a huge room with wall to wall books, so big I have to use a ladder to get to them all!
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Welcome to the checkin ((hugs))
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Welcome to the checkin ((hugs))
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
Oh my goodness, I'm so very sorry for all that you've gone through ((hugs))
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
A couple of my recent cycles I've had a whole week of EWCM, and the last four or five cycles I haven't had the left or right side O pains I've typically had. Honestly, temping and OPKs have been the only things that have given me any clue about when I've O'd, without them I'd be totally in the dark.
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!
My Blog
BFP# 1 7/7/12 Beautiful DD born still at 36 weeks 5 days on 3/2/13
Diagnosed with PCOS in 2005. Started Metformin July 2013
Please be our rainbow!!
**All AL Welcome**
It took me over 7 weeks after my loss for my HCG to get to zero and for my first period to arrive, and that last 100 took twice as long as it did to go from 10,000 to 100, so weird and frustrating. FX your wait isn't so long!
Married August 2012. Me: 41 DH: 42
Daughter from previous marriage: 20
BFP 12/19/12: Ectopic discovered at 8 weeks, right tube removed 01/18/13
June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
Clomid cycles Nov. 2013 and Jan, Feb, and March 2014
TTC journey over as of the end of October 2014
TTCAL BLOG
All ALers welcome!