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I know newbies have been starting these, but, they haven't been getting started, so...
Welcome new members!! Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the community so we can get to know you better!
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.)
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
Re: Newbie Intro Thread 1.14
Hi Everyone,
I have never been on Forums before but lately it is very hard to cope with the pain I'm going through. Im very happy girls keep it positive, I wish all of you best of luck. Im trying to learn the rules of this community, so please don't be too hard on me. Also Im looking to find FF, so I stop feeling so lonely.
I want to thank Creators and Admins for giving us the opportunity to go through these tough times together.
I Cant wait till my next IUI, February IUI's lets unite!
TTC since Fall 2015
Unexplained
1st IUI - Dec 31 2016 - BFN
2nd IUI - Jan 28 2017 - BFN
3rd IUI - Mar 2017 - BFN
IVF - May
1st FET - Jun 2017 -Cancelled
2nd FET - Aug 31 2017-Transferred 2 Sprinkles
BFP with one bean!
Ages (you and SO): 29/36
How many months have you been TTC? 1.5 years
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
I work in design firm and art/design is my passion overall. I'm obsessed with my dog and the city I live in. Im a very positive person and luck has been following me all my life, but I guess she gave me a break for now, hopefully not for long)))
TTC since Fall 2015
Unexplained
1st IUI - Dec 31 2016 - BFN
2nd IUI - Jan 28 2017 - BFN
3rd IUI - Mar 2017 - BFN
IVF - May
1st FET - Jun 2017 -Cancelled
2nd FET - Aug 31 2017-Transferred 2 Sprinkles
BFP with one bean!
Ages (you and SO): 33 (me), 31 (DH)
How many months have you been TTC? Tried for 12 months a couple of years ago but no BFP. We decided to stop back then and agreed no more. Queue broodyness and a career change and we are back on the TTC wagon as of 3 weeks ago.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? PNV, lots of sex and raspberry leaf tea. I use teas for coughs, colds and other minor ailments so seemed natural to add it to the collection.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have DD (7) and 2 fur babies, Staffordshire bull terrier and a Labrador. I'm a mature student aiming to become a teacher and my hubby works in banking. This site got me through those 12 months ttc a few years back and am looking forward to reprising my role as dirty lurker and love titter to the masses
Ages (you and SO): I am 21. DH is 23
How many months have you been TTC? This is our first cycle trying!
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? PNV, sex (duh!), I have been tracking my cycle for about 6 months.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) DH and I have been together for 7.5 years. Married for 1.5. We have a 10 month old daughter and really want our first two to be close in age! We have a dog and a cat! And purchased our first home in 2016! Hoping 2017 brings lots more good things for us!
Ages (you and SO): I'm 26 and he's 27
How many months have you been TTC? Just got AF today, beginning to try right after, so excited about it!
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Started taking PNV a week ago, cut out caffeine and seafood, already don't drink alcohol, tracking my cycle, got the health ok from my PC, and of course HIO
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) Married in July 2016! Have loved spending time together alone enjoying married life, but are both very ready and excited for a baby. Financial analyst for a law firm, DH is a software developer, we have a kitten we obsess over, we both love to read, ski, Netflix and (literal) chill and explore our neighborhood. I've been checking out the boards for a few weeks and wasn't sure how to introduce myself, so glad this thread was started! Hope to start contributing lots more after AF is gone![:smile: :smile:](https://forums.thebump.com/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Me 38
DH 31
Married 2012
@deeveezee please feel free to intro yourself on this board so we can get to know you better
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
My name is Lainie, I'm 38 and this is my story.
We were ttc for 3 years, we failed 3 cycles with oe and 2 with frozen transfers, i'm totally devastated. we've already changed the clinic and applying for another. As my husband is health, we want to try with de, i'm not sure whather this is a good idea but I hope we will succedd in
thank you for reading
wish you all luck xxx
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
Hey all! I've been lurking for a while, but I've got a few minutes to spare, so I figured I'd dive in![:) :)](https://forums.thebump.com/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Ages (you and SO):
Im 33 and my husband is 36
How many months have you been TTC?
Went off the pill in August, but we've only recently started TRYING trying in the last month or two.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?
Tracking my ovulation and HIO. We'll see how that works for a few months.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
My husband and I have been together for about 11 years and married for four. We really wanted to get settled; buy a house, travel, etc., before having kids and we think now it's finally the right time! I'm a nanny and the man works in tech. We've got 2 kitties that we spoil to death, but that's it for animals at the moment. I love having dinner parties, spending time in Napa drinking all the wine (it's only a 40 minute drive from us), eating cheese, and reading. I also watch every single trashy television show that has ever been created. It's my thing, ok?!
Anyway, looking forward to getting to know you guys. Hopefully, we'll all be moving on as soon as possible![:) :)](https://forums.thebump.com/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Happy Tuesday!
are my favs!!
Ages (you and SO): I'm 31 and my DH is 32.
How many months have you been TTC? I'm not sure if I belong here yet, but I've been a lurker for a long time (I promise I'm not creepy!) so I've read the newbie threads and have witnessed the flaming of many MUD slingers, drive-bys, and random BFP flashers. We're planning on TTC #2 in September, but I'd like to become part of the community before then. *TW?* My best friend of 15+ years suffered from infertility for many years and our friendship definitely struggled when I got pregnant right after she and her husband were added to the waiting list at their adoption agency. The good news is that they placed with a baby girl who is only ten weeks younger than my son so despite the odds we are getting to raise our babies together. *TW end* I completely understand if some may not feel like I belong here and will fade back into the shadows if asked to do so. If I am welcomed I promise to use my experience with my friend to be compassionate to those who may be struggling and to become a contributing member.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Currently we are TTA. When TTC our son I charted my temps and timed intercourse to coincide with ovulation. There may have been Excel spreadsheets involved. Okay, there were definitely spreadsheets.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) My son, Isaac, will be 10 months old tomorrow. We have two kitties who are beginning to tolerate the baby. I work in product marketing and right now my favorite hobby is sleeping, but I also enjoy playing video/computer games, watching TV shows on Netflix, 80s and 90s pop culture, craft beer, bourbon/Scotch, cats, and Ohio State Buckeyes football.
Me: 33 DH: 34
DS1: March 18, 2016
DS2: due June 7, 2018
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
Me: 33 DH: 34
DS1: March 18, 2016
DS2: due June 7, 2018
Me: 33 DH: 34
DS1: March 18, 2016
DS2: due June 7, 2018
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
*TW
Ages (you and SO): me- 33 hubby- 34
How many months have you been TTC? long story
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? nothing at the moment, mc. Our doc said to wait a few aunt flow cycles so when we do get preggy, they'll have a solid base line.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) Together for almost 12 years & married 6.5 years. We have 2 fur babies (cats). We used to have a puppy, bully, but that didn't go well. We think it's my epilepsy he was scared of. Now he's with my cousin who has a female bully and a great life. I have epilepsy along with a crazy amount of other medical conditions. We sold our condo in August and were planning on moving to Florida after the holidays but that changed, ALOT. So for the time being, we're living with our parents again. He lives with his and I live with mine, really sux! But we see each other on the weekends, sometimes an extra day or 2. I have a pt job, nothing exciting. Love going to the gym for my 'group exercise' classes. I love binge watching on netflix and google play, sad I know, lol.![Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/sg/gtpmfgpwklby.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/sg/gtpmfgpwklby.jpg)
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Me: 33 DH: 34
Married 6.5 years
mc: 12.23.2016 (8 wks)
ttc: in a few months
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
Ages (you and SO): I'm 33...for the next month. DH is 31
How many months have you been TTC? 3 months now, we decided in Sept that we would start trying with my November cycle.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? PNV, some simple tracking, Trying to stay stress free about it and not put too much pressure on myself. I know it takes time and I'm working on going with the flow.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) DH and I are both social workers; we both work in mental health at different hospitals. I totally believe in the power of therapy and I love doing group therapy and helping people overcome life's challenges. No kiddos yet. We have 2 pound puppies that are both 3 and both awesome. We love to travel and did it big last year, so now everyone asks "where are you going next?" It has at least gotten them to stop asking "when are you having kids?" We've been married 5 years, together for 10. In the last year I've started doing yoga and love it. Also, enjoy watching sitcoms and light funny television, and some dramas every now and then. DH is a big football (soccer) fan, so that is usually on our TV on Saturday and Sunday. I love to read, like to keep those light as well, I do love some Harry Potter and have lost count as to how many times I've actually read the series.
We're not sharing our TTC with anyone for several reasons, so I'm really looking forward to the support and learning from you ladies.TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Hi! I'm excited to get this show on the road! I'm about to ovulate for round number 1 and am so excited to be able to do this!
Ages (you and SO):
I am 35 and my husband is 42
How many months have you been TTC?
We just decided to start trying for a 4th (of course my husband made his change of heart riggggght after I ovulated last month, so its been a long month waiting to actually get to try!)
What are you doing to get knocked up ?
I have always used natural family planning as my contraception, so more of that but now get to focus on doing instead of avoiding. I am using OPK this month just to make sure I am getting a surge.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
I am really excited to be here. I did not think my husband would ever agree to try for a 4th (his 5th). He went as far as seeing a urologist after our last one, but never scheduled the snipping. For many reasons, despite having to do hardcore convincing for ALL of my previous pregnancies, he recently decided he wanted another! I'm hoping it works before he changes his mind!
Anyway, we have a teenager (my stepson), a 5yo, 4yo (15 months between the first two), and an 18 month old.
I am a medical doctor and my husband works doing ...stuff? We have been married 7 years.
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
And welcome @LouiseStar!
Married since: May 2015
TTC #1 since August 2016 (also TTC for 3 months in Fall 2015)
Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Here's my intro anyways!
Ages (you and SO): me: 29/ M 26
How many months have you been TTC? See above {not TTC until end of summer}
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Changing this - what are we doing to prep before TTC: I need to change medication and I want us to be in a better place financially. Ideally I'd like M to quit smoking before TTC, for all health reasons.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) 2 cats. Hobbies are makup, and getting into crafting plus I do Youtube vids. Job is reception at a bankruptcy firm, which I LOVE
Married since: May 2015
TTC #1 since August 2016 (also TTC for 3 months in Fall 2015)