Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Re: TTC Check In
QOTW: I would like to keep the TTC Check In BFP free. When folks are struggling, I think of this particular thread as a safe place on our board. If you're having a hard time and don't want to see someone else's BFP, then you can opt to not open that particular thread until you feel ready. If it is posted here, you can be blindsided by it. I also think that all BFPs should be celebrated by the entire board. Folks who aren't TTC generally don't comment here and may not even read this thread on a regular basis. A separate BFP thread would enable everyone on the board to see it.
Right now, I'm in a place where a BFP posted here wouldn't throw me a whole lot. During my journey, I have had some rough IF days and a BFP from someone else was about the last thing I wanted to see (not that I ever begrudge anyone a BFP. I definitely do not). I know that not everyone here has IF issues and some folks get BFPs right away, so it could be hard to understand where others are coming from who have had longer journeys. I would never wish a long TTC journey on anyone.
Those are my thoughts. Please do not feel that you have to agree with them nor support them. I figured we would come to a general consensus and move forward from there.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
As far as posting BFPs here. I kind of think keeping them off of this thread is a good idea... If only because then the thread gets plugged up with "congrats" and I feel like other people's updates can get lost, making it harder to respond/give advice/support to those still trying.... And that's the newbies two cents!!
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
I think Im defective. I have the clear blue easy advanced opks n it gave me no smile 2 times then every test after that was a flash smile. Even days after we did the insemination. On Friday I was just so frustrated I stopped testing. I have an unusually low body temp n it messes with the thermometer lol so I cant always get a good read. I take metformin so im wondering if that messes with the opks. Ugh im getting a headache just thinking about it. I dont want to wait but I lost one of my jobs so we cant afford sperm so Im going to suck it up n beg for her to let us wait til we can afford the goods n try again.
QOTW: Having the BFP post on another thread makes it easier to find to congratulate them. I try to b happy for everyone who gets a BFP so having this thread b BFP free might help other to feel less discouraged.
Nothing new here. Got through that first PP af, and was surprised that it was completely normal for me. Like, right back to it, body! So now I go spend my life's savings on OPK pee sticks and let the peeing commence! Here are my hopes:
1) My cycles truly are back to normal starting right now
2) I clearly ovulate, and can track that for 2-3 months
3) We make up our damn minds SOON about go/no-go TTC. If we're doing this thing, I'd love to start in October.
I don't ask for much ...
QOTW: I see both sides presented above. However I keenly remember how painful it can be to have disappointment after disappointment, and feel surrounded by others' good fortune. While I agree that this group should be the first to be able to congratulate and share in the joy, I do think we would be able to do that in a seperate BFP thread.
Married to my amazing wife 6/12/10
TTC since 6/11
Unmedicated IUI #1 - 6/28/11 - BFN
Unmedicated IUI #2 - 7/25/11 - BFN
Robotic Myomectomy (Fibroid Surgery) - 11/15/11
Unmedicated IUI #3 - 4/24/12 - BFN
Progesterone Supported Leuteal Phase IUI #4 - 6/21/12 - BFP!!
Baby Boy G Born 3/24/13
On to #2, are we crazy?
IUI #1 - 11/28/14 - BFP! Beta #1 (11DPO) 34, Beta #2 (13DPO) 101, Beta #3 (20DPO) 3043
Ultrasound at 6w4d shows a single, fluttering heartbeat. Say hello to Sticky Ricki!
Married to my amazing wife 6/12/10
TTC since 6/11
Unmedicated IUI #1 - 6/28/11 - BFN
Unmedicated IUI #2 - 7/25/11 - BFN
Robotic Myomectomy (Fibroid Surgery) - 11/15/11
Unmedicated IUI #3 - 4/24/12 - BFN
Progesterone Supported Leuteal Phase IUI #4 - 6/21/12 - BFP!!
Baby Boy G Born 3/24/13
On to #2, are we crazy?
IUI #1 - 11/28/14 - BFP! Beta #1 (11DPO) 34, Beta #2 (13DPO) 101, Beta #3 (20DPO) 3043
Ultrasound at 6w4d shows a single, fluttering heartbeat. Say hello to Sticky Ricki!
I wish you the best of luck!!
ME-34 DW-28
Together since 1-2012
Married 9-24-2013
Started TTC with RE January 2014.
Open donor sperm
IUI #1 (1-31-14) Clomid + HCG Trigger=BFN
IUI #2 (2-27-14) Gonal F + HCG trigger=BFN Benched for 2 weeks due to cysts. Placed on BCP
IUI #3 (4-7-14) Gonal F + HCG trigger=BFN Benched for 3 weeks due to 6 cysts. Placed on BCP
IVF#1 Lupron 10iu, Menopur 150iu, Gonal F 400iu, HCG trigger
ER#1 (6-3-14) 9 Eggs, 8 Fertilized,
ET#1 (6-8-14) 2 Day 5 Blastocysts transferred
6-20-14 BFP 12dp5dt Beta 114.9
15dp5dt Beta 365
Low progesterone start PIO/Crinone
6-23-14 Ultrasound shows no sac. Beta dropped. Chemical.
IVF#2 Menopur 150iu, Gonal F450iu, Ganirelix, Lupron trigger
ER#2 8-13-14 7 Eggs, 3 Fertilized and frozen
FET scheduled for 10-11-14
FET Canceled due to thin lining
IVF #2 Fresh Cycle Scheduled for December 2014
@mallory4284 - FX that your timing was better than you think it might have been. You are stronger than I to hold out to test. I have never been able to hold out.
@MamaNumber2 - Good luck! Sounds like those follies are growing nicely.
@jocie626 - I hope your timing also was better than you think it was. Hopefully you can get the donor situation figured out so that you both are comfy. C and I found Northwest Cryobank to be one of the most affordable. Just somewhere to check into if you haven't already.
@JGY - Yay for things getting back on track with your body! You're one step closer, even if you haven't fully decided on #2 yet.
@TwoMomsInTX - Yay for that last BCP! Not things can really get moving. You both have waited so long.
@Himee33 - it sounds like things are starting to move along nicely. FX that you get many good embies out of this. I'm glad the money situation has worked itself out!
So far it looks like it leans towards leaving the TTC Check In BFP free. If anyone who hasn't chimed in yet would like to, please do so. Obviously things can be changed at any time and can always be open for discussion.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Good luck in making your decision on the next step. It sounds like you have a lot to consider.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.