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PIP Thursday!

Happy Thursday! Let's see what pics you have to share with us today! :)

Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********

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  • OMG...too much cuteness...he's such a doll!

    Queer coupled and having a BABY with the love of my life! Love my life and wouldn't have it any other way!
    First IUI 1/22/2013 BFN: 2/7/2013, Second IUI 2/21/2013 BFN: 3/9/2013, Third IUI 4/23/2013 BFN: 5/8/2013, Fourth IUI 5/24/2013 BFN: 6/7/2013, Fifth IUI 6/24/2013 BFN: 7/8/2013

    C began IUI's
    7/23/2013 C's first IUI BFN, 8/21/2013 C's second IUI BFN , Took a break in September and October, 11/05/2013 C's 3rd IUI (TWW...we meet again...) BFN, Took off the month to switch to an RE. 01/01/2014 C's 4th IUI...BFP!!!!!!!! Beta #1- 17, Beta #2- 34, Beta #3-140....  6W Ultra-Sound Reveals nothing in Gestation Sack... Natural M/C at 7W, 2/3/2014

    03/21/2014 IUI #10...BFP!!! Beta #1- 48, Beta #2- 416, Beta #3- 1018. GROW BABY GROW!!!

    1st Ultrasound 4/22/2014 Baby Squints is PERFECT! Measuring at 6w2d with a heartbeat of 129. EDD: 12/12/14.

    Ultrasound at 18 weeks on 7/14/2014. Baby is healthy and growing just as she should!

     

    Check out my blog at: http://journeytoparenthoodandmakingmilk.blogspot.com/

     

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    @ATXmommas - J says the editing program is called LightRoom.

    After this experience (just the first 3 nights of 25!), I truly think she needs to pursue building a photography business on the side. She can start small. I think she is scared because she has no formal training, and she feels like a fraud offering herself as a "professional." She has taken photos for 4-5 families in the last year -- mostly friends or coworkers -- and she hasn't charged anything and just gave them all the photos. She said she was practicing and building a portfolio. I think from this point forward, she needs to start charging at least a small amount for her time and for copies of the photos if she does this for other people. She doesn't believe how good she is!

    Also, now I am thinking about splurging and getting her a new camera lens for Christmas. Sshhhh..... she doesn't come on here, so it is safe for me to say that!

    Anyway, thanks! I think she is awesome! :)

    Oh, and there were lots of tears that day we visited my brother... for all of us!  

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
  • Yes... @KH826‌ I really think your wife has some serious talent and should pursue photography professionally!

    Baby Hayden Frances born 12/20/14 at 11:11 a.m...  Our perfect little miracle.  Here's how we got here:

    My lovely wife:

    5 IUI's January 2013-June 2013- 3 Cycles with Clomid- BFN

     

    Myself: Genderqueer guy who hopped in the driver's seat of the baby making train

    IUI #6- 7/23- Monitored and Trigger on Day 12, with one 16mm follicle and one 18mm follicle- BFN

    IUI #7- 8/21- Not monitored, 50mg Clomid- BFN

    September and October: Missed Cycles due to vacation and a Half Marathon

    IUI #8- Monitored and triggered on day 15, with one 23x18mm follicle- BFN on 11/19/2013

    December:  Moved onto to see an RE to make a good plan.

    IUI #9- 1/1/2014 Natural Cycle, BFP on 1/15/2014,  6W Ultra-Sound Reveals nothing in Gestation Sack... Natural M/C at 7W, 2/3/2014

    IUI #10 3/21/2014- Natural Cycle- BFP on 4/1/2014 (please don't be an April Fools.  Beta #1 13dpiui- 48, Beta #2 16dpiui- 416, Beta #3 1018...

    1st Ultrasound- 4/22/2014- 6w4d HB- 134!

    Check out my Blog at: http://pregnantboithinksoutloud.blogspot.com/ 

  • KH826 said:

    @ATXmommas - J says the editing program is called LightRoom.

    After this experience (just the first 3 nights of 25!), I truly think she needs to pursue building a photography business on the side. She can start small. I think she is scared because she has no formal training, and she feels like a fraud offering herself as a "professional." She has taken photos for 4-5 families in the last year -- mostly friends or coworkers -- and she hasn't charged anything and just gave them all the photos. She said she was practicing and building a portfolio. I think from this point forward, she needs to start charging at least a small amount for her time and for copies of the photos if she does this for other people. She doesn't believe how good she is!

    Also, now I am thinking about splurging and getting her a new camera lens for Christmas. Sshhhh..... she doesn't come on here, so it is safe for me to say that!

    Anyway, thanks! I think she is awesome! :)

    Oh, and there were lots of tears that day we visited my brother... for all of us!  

    Definitely has the talent to pursue professionally, and I think a new lens is a great idea for a Christmas gift. Z is interested in sports photography (running and triathlons) and is building a portfolio so that she may be able to start charging eventually. Looking forward to seeing the rest of Will's 25 days!!!
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  • @doodah1013 - you look ridiculously amazing for 39 weeks! Seriously! :)

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
  • @flygirl1228 - that tummy time shot is hilarious! B will keep his head up for a while but often resorts to the face plant when he is over it.
    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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  • @KH826 adorable photos. My cousin wanted to start a photo business so she just offered free and $25 shoots to friends and family to build a portfolio. It's a good way to get going and then build a website and such. She should give it a go, what is there to lose right? I'd pay for cute photos like Will's.

    @2mamazinseattle, they grow so fast! Sometimes it's hard to remember they were so tiny not too long ago. 

    @flygirl1228 We have that same jumper. M is not so sure he likes it yet, he hasn't figured out how to jump yet. 


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  • @doodah1013 - lookin' good!! Come on baby Hayden can't wait to meet you. :-)  

    @Karlamo - that is so special, I love your family's holiday tradition.

    @KLeigh1 - S is so cute! I love the pic of your two daughters together.

    @jrtmom - Adorable! How did Henry like the snow?  Is this his first experience (aside from being itty bitty) ?
  • @jazibel - I want to meet up with you as that playground!  Looks amazing!  Maybe one day. :)

    @flygirl1228 - that tummy time pic made me snort!  That is soooo funny!  And cute!

    @karlamo - Bama is a pretty good sport about it and she loves to give Ash kisses too.  Bama is a big dog and can take a lot of enthusiasm from Ash, but we are trying to teach him not to touch her face or grab her tail.  Bama doesn't seem to mind, but we do want him to learn his manners for when he encounters other dogs.  He is also trying to get lovey with the cats and we are really focusing on "soft touch" with them.  Sophie (the cat on my chest in the pic) is pretty tolerant, but her threshold is much lower than Bama's.  Our other cat, Lucy, LOVES to be around Ash, but gets away pretty quickly if he actually tries to touch her, which is best for everyone as she is super duper crazy.

    @doodah1013 - Look great and love the pjs and the fact that your angel child has a matching set.  Such a sweet sentiment.
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  • @flygirl1228 - I love the tummy time pic with Quinn's head down.  That's how I feel today too!  FYI the park is in Walnut Creek it's called Heather Farms.  I'm jealous of the East Coast meet up, maybe we should have our own?? ;-)

    @2Mamazinseattle - I love the embie pic of Simone, I think it's so amazing and special to have a glimpse of her first moments on this earth!  She's so cute, I love her wistful expressions.
  • I have taken zero pictures this week but love seeing everyone's posts!

    @doodah1013 I hope to look that incredible!
    "S15 January Siggy Challange - Happy Dance"
    Jimmy Fallon Dance

    Married: 10/4/2013
    TTC Since September 2014
    BFP 11/30/2014 ~ EDD 8/13/2015 ~ CP 12/5/2014
    BFP #2 12/30/2014 ~ EDD 9/13/2015 Stick bean stick!
  • @crazyaunt84, I'm pretty lucky I don't live anywhere near you or I would have come around and stolen those kittens already!

     

    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!

     

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  • @rkbo‌ - that's so wonderful! Yay, Amelia! So, so cute!
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  • @rkbo‌ oh my goodness oh my goodness!!! She is so awesome!!! So happy she's home!

    Queer coupled and having a BABY with the love of my life! Love my life and wouldn't have it any other way!
    First IUI 1/22/2013 BFN: 2/7/2013, Second IUI 2/21/2013 BFN: 3/9/2013, Third IUI 4/23/2013 BFN: 5/8/2013, Fourth IUI 5/24/2013 BFN: 6/7/2013, Fifth IUI 6/24/2013 BFN: 7/8/2013

    C began IUI's
    7/23/2013 C's first IUI BFN, 8/21/2013 C's second IUI BFN , Took a break in September and October, 11/05/2013 C's 3rd IUI (TWW...we meet again...) BFN, Took off the month to switch to an RE. 01/01/2014 C's 4th IUI...BFP!!!!!!!! Beta #1- 17, Beta #2- 34, Beta #3-140....  6W Ultra-Sound Reveals nothing in Gestation Sack... Natural M/C at 7W, 2/3/2014

    03/21/2014 IUI #10...BFP!!! Beta #1- 48, Beta #2- 416, Beta #3- 1018. GROW BABY GROW!!!

    1st Ultrasound 4/22/2014 Baby Squints is PERFECT! Measuring at 6w2d with a heartbeat of 129. EDD: 12/12/14.

    Ultrasound at 18 weeks on 7/14/2014. Baby is healthy and growing just as she should!

     

    Check out my blog at: http://journeytoparenthoodandmakingmilk.blogspot.com/

     

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  • @rkbo - that is amazing! Welcome home baby Amelia!!!! :)

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
  • @rkbo - that is great! I'm glad she is doing well!

    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.

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  • @rkbo I was just about to post asking how you all were. Glad to hear little Amelia got to go home! 


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  • Thanks everyone, she is a true joy. Now to figure out when we can get some sleep again! Lol
  • @rkbo - I'm glad to hear everyone is home together. Enjoy being in your own space. She's darling! 
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