Newbies intro here! 8/15

virginiaham · August 2016

Welcome to the community!

Some great tips for benefiting from this wonderful community:

- Read izza2's TTGP Guide (we're working on getting it pinned at the top of this board in place of the one that's pinned). It is full of really helpful TTC advice and knowledge.

- Participate! Join the WTO (Waiting to Ovulate) and TWW (Two Week Wait) threads. This is a great place to let everyone know where you are at in your cycle, rant and/or rave about anything (TTC-related or not), and have any questions answered.

Please introduce yourselves. Share as much or as little as you are comfortable with.

Ages (you and SO):

How many months have you been TTC?

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)

hope for a baby · August 2016

Hi All, I originally intro'd a few weeks ago but had some qualifying info. in my username so I switched it and am posting again under my new username so you can all get to know me better!

Ages (you and SO): I'm 30, DH is 31

How many months have you been TTC? 15 months total; TW: (11 since our loss)

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Temping, OPK's, green tea, PNV's, massage, currently getting diagnostic testing done.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)

Hi everyone! I have been lurking for a year now and have learned so much from this community- thank you! I work in Pediatrics and love it! My hobbies include running, reading, and cooking. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

mbledsoe06 · August 2016

Hello everyone! I was a member of this board when TTC back 2012-2014. I'm back again to brush up on all the info. It's crazy how much you forget when not TTC.

Ages: I am 28, DH just turned 30.

How many months TTC? We haven't officially started. I have the Mirena IUD and am scheduled to have it removed September 1st. ( Any info about what to expect in that regards would be great. )

About me: I have a wonderful 2-year-old DD and two dogs. I work at a community college full time and love to exercise, binge watch Netflix, and cook/bake.

This community was amazing last go-around, and I'm excited to begin trying again. ( Although I'll admit a little anxious as well.)

Have a wonderful week!

doxiemoxie212 · August 2016

Hi, I've lurked for a while, but am finally ready to join in.

Ages (you and SO): me 28, him 28

How many months have you been TTC? this is our first month. According to FF, I ovulated on August 5th.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? BD 7 days leading up to and on O (husband is super excited to learn the phrase baby dance; 100% serious on that, he really loves that term)

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) Vegetarian, makeup junkie, TV show marathoner extraordinaire. I'm very sad that I'll have to give up wine for pregnancy , and we have no kids but one fur baby.

meghan6069 · August 2016

Hi everyone! Self-proclaimed lurker, but ambition struck this morning (along with a strong aversion to work) so here I am!

Ages: Me 28, Husband 30

Months of TTC: Just this month! Got my Mirena IUD removed on 7/14, AF 2 weeks later, and here we are in month one. I decided not to use any OPKs or temp charting because I wanted to go with the flow for the first little while, so we'll see.

About me: dog-loving, vegetarian, fitness-fanatic who also loves to cook/eat/drink yummy things

***hey doxiemoxie212....are we twins??

lmc929 · August 2016

mbledsoe06 I had my IUD removed on 8/5 and it was painless - still awaiting my period. Welcome!

MrsCaliRN · August 2016

Edited to follow the prompt:

Ages (you and SO): Me: 28 DH: 31

How many months have you been TTC? 1

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? DH and I agreed to try in July only, and not again til December if no luck in July. A lot going on next Summer.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) DS who is 14 months. One cat. I work as a pediatric nurse and am in school to get my MSN. I like to listen to audio books on my crazy long commute and window shop on Amazon.

jatwal128 · August 2016

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picklesplease · August 2016

@jatwal128 - I like your style.

TW: Siggy

SP128 · August 2016

Hi Ladies,

Ages (you and SO): We are both 35.

How many months have you been TTC? We are coming into the 4th month TTC

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Off BC 2/27/16 and started prenatals. Timing BD. Will start using easy @ Home OPK. Will start temping once thermometer arrives.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I work in the schools and have a few more weeks before reality hits. My 8 year old puppy owns me. She is a lab/boxer mix. I love to cook and read for pleasure. Used to work out a ton at the gym because the classes were awesome. The gym closed and I moved. Joined another gym to only find out that Zumba was like Zumba with the Golden Girls. Desperately trying to find something that can captivate me. In the meantime, I'm running for exercise.

See you around : )

Desiree113 · August 2016

Hello!

Ages: Me: 33, DH: 46

How many months have you been TTC?
2 months, I'm in the TWW of month 2

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?

Prenatal, diet, OPKs. I feel some pressure that we can only TTC until Oct because being pregnant at my job during busy summer season would be impsossible!

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.). I have 2 fun teenage stepchildren and 2 loving kitties. I work as a wildlife rehabilitator and love hiking and birdwatching. I also love vegan cooking and veggie gardening.

kns1988 · August 2016

Heyo, I'm back again so this is a re-into. *TW loss* H and I started NTNP in February of 2015, actually started trying in April 2015. First pregnancy ended at 8 weeks in a MMC in October 2015. Second pregnancy ended in D&C at 11 weeks in April 2016. After a few months of grieving and trying to get my body to stabilize, we're back and ready to try again!

Ages (you and SO): 27 (me), 29 (H)

How many months have you been TTC? 16

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Temping, charting, going to a reproductive doctor.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I love hiking, camping, rock climbing, all the outdoorsy things. We have an awesome dog - half pit bull/half bull mastiff. I work in IT and H is a camp director (just finished a busy summer season!). I'm happy we waited a while before trying to conceive again because I feel like I'm in a really good mental space lately. We're also looking into fostering, which is pretty exciting. Looking forward to getting to know people!

Elyse1384 · August 2016

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I've been lurking here for a bit, but mostly posting in TTTC (IF board). Such a great group over there and I plan to continue participating with them, but I also want to join in here as you guys seem like an awesome board. When I saw the community response to a certain thread this week riddled with epic memes and well deserved snark, I knew you were my people.

*TW* (IF, BFP and children mentioned)
About 6 years ago DH was diagnosed with Mosaic Klinefelters Syndrome and after undergoing TESE surgery he was diagnosed as infertile. About 2 years into failed fertility treatments using donor sperm and switching clinics, I was diagnosed with lean PCOS. I always knew something was off, but the doctors at the first clinic made me feel guilty for pushing them when they had "female factor" patients in the waiting room. It was completely demoralizing when cycle after cycle was canceled due to no dominant follicle/ovulation and I just kept being written off as someone who was "young, healthy and only here because of male factor". All in, it took just over 3 years of various fertility treatments until we had a successful pregnancy with our first child (DS). Over those 3 years, we attempted non-medicated IUI, medicated IUI (different medications/schedules attempted) and then finally IVF. Almost a year later, we were shocked to get pregnant on the first FET cycle and were blessed with a DD. We're picking up cycling for #3 now and will begin with another FET.

Ages (you and SO): Me 32 and DH 35

How many months have you been TTC? Just gearing up for my first FET (need to complete one more test for insurance approval now that AF showed up)

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Science!

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I work full time and like to indulge in good food and wine at night. DH and I FINALLY signed up for HBO Now so we can have the ultimate Game of Thrones marathon. We literally had not seen an episode until this week and we are loving it. My animal spirit is Dwight Schrute.

abmommy15 · August 2016

I've been lurking for a couple months trying to get a feel for the board and you ladies seem like my jam so I decided to jump in. I was pretty active in the A15 group and love the community and relationships I built. During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism which recently went out of whack again. Waiting on the results of my 4th blood test in as many months and if it's not within normal range Dr is benching me. Looking forward to getting to know all of you

Ages (you and SO): I'm 32, H is 38

How many months have you been TTC? 4

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?
OPK, prenatal, diet

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.). We have a 1 year old son and a 2 year old labradoodle. I work for a telecommunications company but am contemplating not returning from mat leave. I have another week to decide and go back and forth daily. I play semi competitive dodgeball as a hobby and other that that just like to hang out with the family.

lmc929 · August 2016

Welcome everyone! Sorry to hear about your loss kns1988 - glad you are in a good space to try again

beary67 · August 2016

@kns1988 I'm so sorry for your loss and hate that you are back here.

HookEmNelson · August 2016

*Another re-intro and loss mentioned.

Hi y'all!

Ages (you and SO): I am 28 and the husband is 32.

How many months have you been TTC? We have TTC on and off for 10 months-2 miscarriages in the mix. The last one being my previous cycle.

What are you doing to get knocked up: Tracking and going the EOD route during ovulation.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I am a teacher out here in Texas, a mom of an almost 5 year old, and someone about to take a sweet route to an RE for answers.

laurad75 · August 2016

Welcome!

@HookEmNelson I'm sorry for your loss. I am working on TTC #1 and felt so much more in control after meeting my RE. I hope it goes well for you and your stay here is short.

@Cait32 Don't be scared! Stick to posting on the WTO and TTW threads (and some of the just for fun ones too) and you will be just fine. We are happy you are here and hope your stay is short.

lulu1180 · August 2016

@Cait32 I was also scared to post the first time but after I posted on the intro thread I pretty much jumped right into the WTO and TWW threads. This is a great community of ladies and I doubt you'd find a group more supportive while TTC.

furbabymom2007 · August 2016

@Cait32. Welcome! DH and I had a hard time being in the same state for good timing for the first couple of months because of work travel. So frustrating!!

Good luck!

keelysherer · August 2016

hi everyone!!

Ages (you and SO): I am 30 (will be 31 on sept. 11), DH turned 31 in july.

How many months have you been TTC? this is month 1. Got IUD removed Aug 1. believe I Oed on the 8th..so I am currently 10dpo. I tested this morning and it was negative, yes, still early and my days may not be exact...so I will keep testing every few days until AF makes her visit or I get +!

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? just doing the BD.

nothing extra...

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have 2 kids, 12 DS and 6 DD. DH was done after DD and changed his mind a few months ago- - ive always wanted more...so I cannot wait for #3!

and we both work full time outside of the home.

Knottie1441390249 · August 2016

Good afternoon ladies! I am a long time ago bumpy dating back to 2009 but I have no idea how to get my old account back. I was AvidVertigo from back in the day.

How old are you and SO - Hubby will be 33 this year and I am 32.

How many months have you been TTC? We started back in January not preventing. I haven't been on any sort of birth control but we did use condoms before to prevent. So this is cycle 9 for us. Hubby is loving it, I am confused but have been struggling with some health issues - I am Type 2 diabetic and have been having some sinus infections which have led to other TMI issues down in the nether regions. So, it has really stalled us up a bit from conceiving.

What are you doing to get KU? Well, just BDing around a typical ovulation time. My cycles vary, so I've been charting my periods as well as when we BD on an app on my phone. I haven't started charting ovulation but I have used some cheapie ovulation tests.

About me: We have 2 kiddos already - Hudson just started First Grade yesterday and loves it and Scarlett is my spunky sassy 3 year old! We have always wanted 4 kiddos, but I said that my stopping point is 35. I have 3 years left. I never had any issues getting pregnant with Hudson (2 months), and Scarlett was the first month we tried, so this journey for #3 has been very trying for myself. Hubby is loving it, but I think he is starting to see how hurt I get every month for my lovely aunt to show up. We live in a small town in the outskirts of Missouri. I own a small online boutique and also work full time. Hubby also works full time outside of the home.

duckbot5000 · August 2016

Ages (you and SO): Me - 28, Him - 31.

How many months have you been TTC? Waited to try for 18 (agonizing) months (long story); now on cycle/month 4, TTC #1.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Kicked Mirena to the curb in March; first month TTC - just lots of BD. Since then, temping, OPKs, tracking w/ Fertility Friend, and over-sharing with everyone I know.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm a Mother/Baby nurse and I love my job! I feel it has helped me prepare for certain aspects of new motherhood, and can't wait to deliver at the best hospital with the best coworkers. I also have two puppybabies; and in my spare time I enjoy reading, gardening, crafts, live music and DRINKING! I've been lurking on BabyCenter since month #1, but this community feels like a better fit.

ElizabethSchuyler · August 2016

*TW: Child Mentioned*

Ages (you and SO): I’m 30 (gah), hubby is 35 (extra gah)

How many months have you been TTC? This will be our first month TTC.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Just temping and charting for now. And doing it, obviously.

Tell us about yourself! We have one sixteen month old boy. I was on TB back in 2014 under a different name when I conceived my son. We live in DC so we go to a lot of museums and do a little amateur astronomy when we find the time. I don’t enjoy working out but I do it anyway. If you couldn’t tell, I’m obsessed with the musical Hamilton. If you are too, let’s be friends.

laurad75 · August 2016

Welcome everybody!

@ElizabethSchuyler I shall call you Eliza. I'm also obsessed with Hamilton. I haven't seen it on stage but I think I've watched every youtube video with scenes and obviously all the ham4ham videos. And I can't stop listening to the OBC recording. I walk around the house singing it and my husband is like ' are you singing about the american revolution again?' #sorrynotsorry

Scarlett830 · August 2016

Doing a reintroduction -- **tw loss**

I started posting here back in May and June prior to getting a BFP and moving to March '17. Unfortunately we lost our baby this past Monday at almost 12 weeks.

I put the full story in my intro on the Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss board, but shortened version is that I began last Sunday with light but consistent brown bleeding which continued throughout the day, and then woke up Monday morning with bright red bleeding and clots. I had blood work and both an abdominal and vaginal US done in the ER, which showed that I had already passed the baby. I already anticipated that because I had seen what I assumed was the baby after I passed it, and from its size the baby looked as though it had just stopped growing shortly after our appointment at 7 weeks.

So now I go here again. I'm still waiting for the bleeding to stop, but luckily it's subsiding and I seem to have passed everything. My OB told me that my cervix has closed and my uterus has shrunk, and that I just need to wait for my next period before we can try again.

I will probably lurk more than post right now, as I feel like I need to ease back into TTC. I'm excited to start trying again, but at the same time I feel very anxious and guilty about wanting to try again so soon, and I'm still so incredibly sad and angry about our loss. Right now, I'm just trying to take one day at a time, and take all the pleasure that I can out of my almost one year old son.

Thanks for listening, ladies. Hope to get to know you all!

mrsdaddario · August 2016

@Scarlett830 Oh honey I am so very, very sorry to see this. That is truly awful, and I can't imagine the pain you went through/are feeling. Join us again whenever you are ready. We'll be here.

laurad75 · August 2016

@Scarlett830 I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort here in the community.

jennh75b · August 2016

Cross-posted from the thread I made to introduce myself...

Hello, I'm a long-time lurker. A group of lovely ladies who post on this board who have joined the TTC 35+ board have talked this place up, so while I've been posting in that board for a while now, I figured I'd come over where it's a little more active.

Ages (you and SO): I'm TTC #1. I'm 40 going on 41 years old. H is 39 almost 40.

How many months have you been TTC? We started trying 2 years ago when we got married, but I had terrible back pain and had to have some treatment for that, which required I not be pregnant. So many months of opportunity have been missed. On top of that, many months were sort of a joke at TTC, because H didn't seem to think we actually had to BD as much as we should have been. We've been truly TTC within FW for 6 months.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Went to RE in February, no obvious issues with either of us, using OPK, casually monitoring CM, this is my third cycle with clomid, BD every day of the FW.

Tell us about yourself! I have a cute 11 month old schnauzer/terrier mix named Cami (see avatar) and a 15 year old cat named Ally. I love to read, love to pin tons of recipes on Pinterest that I'll probably never make, and I'm trying my best to go back to yoga now that my back is better...just need to actually go. My career field is in psychology/social work.

ElizabethSchuyler · August 2016

laurad75 said:

Welcome everybody!

@ElizabethSchuyler I shall call you Eliza. I'm also obsessed with Hamilton. I haven't seen it on stage but I think I've watched every youtube video with scenes and obviously all the ham4ham videos. And I can't stop listening to the OBC recording. I walk around the house singing it and my husband is like ' are you singing about the american revolution again?' #sorrynotsorry

I think I have listened to the album, no exaggeration, 50 billion times. I am constantly referencing Hamilton at home and my husband has no idea. But in my head I'm like...

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Scarlett830 · August 2016

Thank you so much @mrsdaddario and @laurad75. It sucks to be back over here on TTGP, but I know I'm coming back to a great group of strong, supportive women.

BitterBetty12 · August 2016

@Scarlett830 Oh I am so sorry to hear about your loss and see you back here with us. Take care of yourself

wabash15 · August 2016

@scarlett830 I am so sorry for your loss. TW* after my late 1st trimester loss we decided to jump right back in and try again. Wanting to try again right away does not mean that the little one you lost looses a place or their importance in your heart. you have every right to be sad, angry and anxious. Go easy on yourself. I still think about our little peanut all the time and its been almost 2 1/2 years since the loss. End TW* I hope your stay back here is short.

Scarlett830 · August 2016

Thank you @BitterBetty12! And thank you too, @wabash15, your kind words really help a lot.

sqfibemom · August 2016

Hello all!

I was active here in 2011 when TTC my second. I was ChoicesMom back then but deleted my account when things went crazy. Im back now as we are trying for baby #4! (TW) We started last cycle, got pregnant right away but unfortunately it was a c/p. I had a c/p in 2011 as well.

Ages (you and SO): Me 29, SO 32

How many months have you been TTC? Just starting my second cycle

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?

Temping, charting, tracking CM/CP, having ED sex around O time

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm a SAHM. I have 3 children currently, two DDs and one DS. My DS has special needs and my youngest DD was prem. We have two cats and two dogs. I have pancolitis and lots of anxiety issues. For the most part I'm an open book, so if you have questions ask away!

MotherofDragons · August 2016

@Scarlett830 I'm very sorry for your loss. hope you aren't here too long.

Behari · August 2016

Hi, I've been lurking on the message boards for a while and learning all the ttc lingo. I've gained so much knowledge from these boards so thank you!

Ages (you and SO): I'm 34, SO is 35.
How many months have you been TTC? Casually trying since last November (timing sex when I thought I might be ovulating), rigorously trying since May
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? genetic testing, temping, OPKs, monitoring CM, lots of BDing!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): SO and I love to travel, hike, and spend lots of time outdoors. We have two spoiled indoor cats and one adopted outdoor feral. I'm a biologist and love working with animals. I have a lot of anxiety about ttc, as I lost a daughter at one week old due to a genetic condition several years ago and more recently suffered a miscarriage. We did intensive genetic testing and counseling four months ago, all results came back good and docs gave us the green light to conceive. I'm learning to manage my emotions regarding ttc but it's a work in progress!

wabash15 · August 2016

@behari I'm so sorry for your losses. I can't even imagine the loss of a newborn. The ladies here are amazing, supportive and snarky. I hope your stay here is short and you and up with a sweet baby that you can watch grow.

hope for a baby · August 2016

@Scarlett830 I am so sorry. That is so hard and I wish nobody would ever have to deal with that pain. I wish I could take it all away from you.

hope for a baby · August 2016

@Behari I am so sorry for your losses. I also wish I could take all the pain away from you.

Scarlett830 · August 2016

I'm so sorry for your losses @Behari. I'm having a lot of TTC anxiety following my loss, too. FX for a short TTC journey for you!

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