@rachelg777 Welcome! Sorry you are here under these circumstances. I work in the ER, previously at a Level 2 but now just a nondesignated community ED. Love my trauma peeps!
Me: 35, Hubbie: 33 Married DH: 2013 DD: Dec 2015 BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@rachelg777 It's been a very good change for me (*TW* I was still at the level II during my pregnancy and developed PIH and a partial abruption at around 28 weeks. OB said, "Switch jobs or I put you on bedrest." So I switched to the community and it's been great. Still busy at times. Last week 2 codes and a stroke that needed TPA/Intubated/Lines/cardene drip within 3 hrs along with all our typical work-ups. Also it's been great for breastfeeding. I doubt I would have had time to pump at my last job, but this job I pumped until 15 months and still breastfeeding at 18 months morning and night. Definitely a good change for me. *end TW)
Me: 35, Hubbie: 33 Married DH: 2013 DD: Dec 2015 BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@fishsticks-n-custard I'm so glad it's been a better change for your LO and your lifestyle! I'm sure things are still busy, life of a nurse, but that does sound more manageable. You have to have some action to keep the job interesting right? (*TW I know that my job had likely nothing to do with my loss but of course I am going over everything in my head that maybe I could have changed. I work FT nights- which alone is tough on my body. Adding in the physical and emotional stress associated from the traumas we see (and the way nurses are treated at my institution) and I am sure it is harder on me than I ever thought before I was pregnant. Im probably just beating myself up over nothing, but have just been trying to figure out lifestyle changes to help support bringing in a healthy LO! end *TW*)
@rachelg777 *TW* You are beating yourself up over nothing. (But it is a completely natural and normal feeling. Which is why the first thing out of my IB's mouth after, "I'm so sorry" was "It's not your fault. You didn't do anything wrong.") I promise. Unless you were doing mass amounts of coke and meth and ayahuasca, there was nothing you did that made this happen. It's good to be healthy and to take care of your body but do not beat yourself up anymore.
Me: 34 DH: 38 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
@rachelg777 +1 to what @kiki75 said. *TW* The first thing the doctor said to me with my first loss was essentially that I would have had to be doing loads of drugs, or stabbed directly in the uterus to cause the MC. So, definitely not your fault. */TW* Edit: add a tag
TW
Me: 33 DH: 32 Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013 Started TTC August 2016 BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17 BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17 BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18 BFP: 2/27/20
@rachelg777 I agree 100% with what @hedgepig and @kiki75 said. *TW* You did nothing to cause your loss but it's totally natural to look back and say, "What if.." Just don't let yourself go too far down the rabbit hole. Big hugs!!
Me: 35, Hubbie: 33 Married DH: 2013 DD: Dec 2015 BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
This is a re-intro TW** due to loss 2.5 weeks ago, I've been posting in the TTCAL thread, but I would like to start posting in the dailies **END TW
Ages (you and SO): Both almost 30.
How many months have you been TTC? 3 (1 AL)
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Preseed, decreasing caffeine, OPKs,
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm an Analyst for a start-up company in Canada, it's such a small company that I'm the only woman. I have a DD who is turning two in August and a 5 year old corgi. I enjoy reading cooking books, watching the food network or netflix, and all things Harry Potter.
@zamora_spin--I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that you are joining the community again and I look forward to cheering you on in this journey. @mdfarmchick--how are you liking the Konmari approach to organizing? I've been wanting to do it. What projects have you tackled? @rachelg777--I am so sorry for your loss. I read that you love to run/exercise (me too)! Have you been able to start back again after your MC? How are you feeling overall? (P.S. I grew up outside the DC area).
I've been visiting the board occasionally over the past month or two, so I decided it was time to join the community.
Ages (you and SO): 34 & 32
How many months have you been TTC? 3 months
What are you doing to get knocked up? charting & opks (I might try preseed this next month)
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm a mommy of 3 little ones (5.5, almost 4, and 1.5) and help part-time with my hubby's business. I love to run and swim (but I have to wake up very early to do these activities)! In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, crafting, photography, and the occasional moms' night out. Faith is very important to me. Looking forward to getting to know & support everyone.
How many months have you been TTC? This our first cycle trying
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Nothing specifically. I have a period tracker to figure out my ovulation day and bought some OPKs but yeah, that's it!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have a three year old son and I was part of the March 2014 bump group and was around when the whole Then Comes Family thing blew up. I haven't been back since then. I was never a part of the TTGP group so I thought I'd check it out for baby #2. Thanks for having me ladies!
@lincbeesmom OMG! I totally forgot about the whole Then Comes Family thing. I was active in TTGP and then June 2015 group at that time. Wow, that was a time to be alive. Ha!
@dukestar5 welcome! And thank you. I have started running again and doing some light weights - let me tell you that first run back was miserable. I felt like a giant worm. Granted I am visiting family in TX and it has also been in the high 90's. But slowly I will get back into it! Physically i feel pretty much back to my old self ( ) besides a little sluggish with the workouts. You must be dedicated to fit workouts in with 3 LO's at home! What does your routine generally look like?
I've been lurking for a few days and ready to say hi. I'm 29 and DH is 37.
I just had the nexplanon implant removed yesterday, so just starting this journey.
In the beginning, we are just going to take it easy and see how things go. I'll check cm, but that's likely it. Then we'll assess if it takes more than 6 months or so and see if we want to add in stuff like OPKs etc.
I'm a mom of three girls already (two biological, one step daughter). We would like to have one more and now that the youngest is starting kinder, we are ready to try. We also have a dog and two cats.
@cathyann4 - Welcome. Many of us here came here with the idea that we wouldn't become BSC about TTC, but sometimes it happens. I had my nexplanon removed Jan 6, 2107 and I haven't gotten a BFP yet. I hope your stay here is shorter than mine. Good luck!
Me: 29 | DH: 29
Married 12/2016 DSS born 01/2016 TTC since 01/2017 Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@mdfarmchick--not yet! My best friend read the book and gave me a pretty thorough overview. I'm terribly about hanging on to things (and thinking/hoping I will use them again one day...I still have some clothes from HS)! I imagine I would have a hard time throwing everything on the floor, but I see how it could be really effective. (And once they are bagged and gone, I probably wouldn't remember or need anything I got rid of).
@rachelg777--I can only imagine! We live in Texas now and it was 80 degrees when I went for a run at 6am. (During the week, I'm usually up by 5/5:30am to run or swim before DH leaves for work). It's tough, but it helps me start the day!
@dukestar5 I very much like the philosophy of the book but some of it is a little hard for my Western mind to take in. She has a good order and system, but I can't throw everything on the floor when I have a toddler. I do like thanking your things and saying goodbye--in the sense of getting rid of guilt for overbuying to begin with. Does that make sense?
Ages (you and SO): I'm 27, DH is 28. By September we will both be a year older.
How many months have you been TTC? This will be our first month.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I've started temping, and I'm waiting for Amazon to deliver my first set of OPKs. Oh yeah, and all the sex.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have one daughter who was born in July '15, I was a member of that board. At the time I was a preschool teacher, now I'm a SAHM. I enjoy having the time to explore new places with my daughter, we are always on the go. I like reading and swimming. Oh yeah, and we have one cat who's a loveable PITA. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
How many months have you been TTC? Actually trying (BBT, OPKs, timed sex) 13, but we have not used reliable birth control (just PNP) since DD was born a little over 2 years ago.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? besides the usual, I just started my first round of clomid (with all recommended montitoring).
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I was active under a different screen name (deleted during the 2015 exodus) in 2014 here and on my BMB. I was active at the new place until the implosion there last month and the new new place does not have much left of the TTC community, so I'm looking for that here (and hopefully an active BMB soon).
ETA something actually about me instead of just how I got here. I'm a foodie and a yogi, a fan of baseball and national parks (bucket list includes a visit to all in each category--about halfway through), and in a perpetual state of planning my next adventure.
How long: past two cycles were deliberate and planned, with casual intentional trying for about about 4 months before that, ntnp before before.
waydtgku? Vitamins and maca for both about 4 months on it now, serrapeptase + preseed past 2 cycles
This cycle appears to have been successful so far.. faint bfp 10dpo, faster darker bfp 12 dpo, digital at 14 dpo: pregnant 2-3 weeks. Currently Iam 15 dpo. I have short cycles, so technically I'm officially past when my period is due, but not past the 28 days of the average woman's cycle. I've heard when I get beyond the 28 days I can feel more confident I'm not having a chem pregnancy. i will likely take another digital in a few days to ease my mind.
How long: past two cycles were deliberate and planned, with casual intentional trying for about about 4 months before that, ntnp before before.
waydtgku? Vitamins and maca for both about 4 months on it now, serrapeptase + preseed past 2 cycles
This cycle appears to have been successful so far.. faint bfp 10dpo, faster darker bfp 12 dpo, digital at 14 dpo: pregnant 2-3 weeks. Currently Iam 15 dpo. I have short cycles, so technically I'm officially past when my period is due, but not past the 28 days of the average woman's cycle. I've heard when I get beyond the 28 days I can feel more confident I'm not having a chem pregnancy. i will likely take another digital in a few days to ease my mind.
about us: we are pretty boring...
Congrats. Since it would appear you're pregnant, you should just go intro on the Feb 18 BMB. I don't know why you into'ed on the TTC board when you're pregnant. This whole thing pretty much just rubs your BFP in the faces of women who are still trying to get pregnant.
Me: 34 DH: 38 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
@sheowl Did you read the top of this forum? There's a screenshot below with the important info highlighted. This is the "Trying to Get Pregnant" board, meaning not yet pregnant, meaning desperately want to be pregnant but failing at it at the moment. Congrats, but please take your BFP and go to your birth month board or somewhere else that is meant for members who are already pregnant.
Sorry all, didn't mean to ruffle feathers. I registered before bfp to post in the newbie intro thread, but it took awhile to be approved. I didn't see any newbie intro in the pregnant board, but also consider myself still trying to get pregnant because the rate of miscarriage is still high, I'm not convinced I'm carrying a viable embryo, and due date (if successful) is early march and there is no march club yet. Previous experience has been when joining a due date club this early, it is hard to say 'I'm out' when it turns out the embryo wasn't viable. Had reasons, none of them intending to hurt anyone's feelings. But I can see there are a lot of angry unsupportive people on this forum, which is definately not what I'm looking for in a support group.
Re: Newbie Intro Thread Week of 6/19
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@fishsticks-n-custard I'm so glad it's been a better change for your LO and your lifestyle! I'm sure things are still busy, life of a nurse, but that does sound more manageable. You have to have some action to keep the job interesting right?
Edited: part of post didn't post
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
Edit: add a tag
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Ages (you and SO): Both almost 30.
How many months have you been TTC? 3 (1 AL)
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Preseed, decreasing caffeine, OPKs,
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm an Analyst for a start-up company in Canada, it's such a small company that I'm the only woman. I have a DD who is turning two in August and a 5 year old corgi. I enjoy reading cooking books, watching the food network or netflix, and all things Harry Potter.
@mdfarmchick--how are you liking the Konmari approach to organizing? I've been wanting to do it. What projects have you tackled?
@rachelg777--I am so sorry for your loss. I read that you love to run/exercise (me too)! Have you been able to start back again after your MC? How are you feeling overall? (P.S. I grew up outside the DC area).
I've been visiting the board occasionally over the past month or two, so I decided it was time to join the community.
Ages (you and SO): 34 & 32
How many months have you been TTC? 3 months
What are you doing to get knocked up? charting & opks (I might try preseed this next month)
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm a mommy of 3 little ones (5.5, almost 4, and 1.5) and help part-time with my hubby's business. I love to run and swim (but I have to wake up very early to do these activities)! In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, crafting, photography, and the occasional moms' night out.
Faith is very important to me. Looking forward to getting to know & support everyone.
How many months have you been TTC? This our first cycle trying
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Nothing specifically. I have a period tracker to figure out my ovulation day and bought some OPKs but yeah, that's it!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have a three year old son and I was part of the March 2014 bump group and was around when the whole Then Comes Family thing blew up. I haven't been back since then. I was never a part of the TTGP group so I thought I'd check it out for baby #2. Thanks for having me ladies!
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I've been lurking for a few days and ready to say hi. I'm 29 and DH is 37.
I just had the nexplanon implant removed yesterday, so just starting this journey.
In the beginning, we are just going to take it easy and see how things go. I'll check cm, but that's likely it. Then we'll assess if it takes more than 6 months or so and see if we want to add in stuff like OPKs etc.
I'm a mom of three girls already (two biological, one step daughter). We would like to have one more and now that the youngest is starting kinder, we are ready to try. We also have a dog and two cats.
I look forward to chatting with you ladies!
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@rachelg777--I can only imagine! We live in Texas now and it was 80 degrees when I went for a run at 6am. (During the week, I'm usually up by 5/5:30am to run or swim before DH leaves for work). It's tough, but it helps me start the day!
@cathyann4 --welcome! How old are your 3 girls?
How many months have you been TTC? This will be our first month.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I've started temping, and I'm waiting for Amazon to deliver my first set of OPKs. Oh yeah, and all the sex.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have one daughter who was born in July '15, I was a member of that board. At the time I was a preschool teacher, now I'm a SAHM. I enjoy having the time to explore new places with my daughter, we are always on the go. I like reading and swimming. Oh yeah, and we have one cat who's a loveable PITA.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
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ETA something actually about me instead of just how I got here. I'm a foodie and a yogi, a fan of baseball and national parks (bucket list includes a visit to all in each category--about halfway through), and in a perpetual state of planning my next adventure.
How long: past two cycles were deliberate and planned, with casual intentional trying for about about 4 months before that, ntnp before before.
waydtgku? Vitamins and maca for both about 4 months on it now, serrapeptase + preseed past 2 cycles
This cycle appears to have been successful so far.. faint bfp 10dpo, faster darker bfp 12 dpo, digital at 14 dpo: pregnant 2-3 weeks. Currently Iam 15 dpo. I have short cycles, so technically I'm officially past when my period is due, but not past the 28 days of the average woman's cycle. I've heard when I get beyond the 28 days I can feel more confident I'm not having a chem pregnancy.
i will likely take another digital in a few days to ease my mind.
about us: we are pretty boring...
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
@sheowl Did you read the top of this forum? There's a screenshot below with the important info highlighted.
This is the "Trying to Get Pregnant" board, meaning not yet pregnant, meaning desperately want to be pregnant but failing at it at the moment. Congrats, but please take your BFP and go to your birth month board or somewhere else that is meant for members who are already pregnant.
Dating: 2/2007 Married: 4/2011
TTC #1: 9/2016
*TW*
BFP #2: 3/9/2017 - CP: 3/10/2017
08/2017: DH's SA = normal
08/2017: Low progesterone (4.6) all other BW normal
11/2017: HSG Clear; Pelvic Ultrasound Normal; and AMH, FSH, and Estradiol normal
12/2017: 1,000mg Metformin
12/2017: 50mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: 100mg Clomid + TI = BFN
01/2018: RE Consult
03/2018: 5mg Letrozole + 50 units Gonal-F + 500 μg Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #3: 4/1/2018 - CP: 4/4/2018
04/2018: 5mg Letrozole + Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #4: 5/2/18
Had reasons, none of them intending to hurt anyone's feelings.
But I can see there are a lot of angry unsupportive people on this forum, which is definately not what I'm looking for in a support group.