Due to previous discussions, this thread will now be a weekly check-in!
***This is a check-in for those with babies/children at home. If you are having a hard TTC day or TTCAL day this post may mention children or issues specifically related to parenting or babies. Pregnancy may also be mentioned. Please feel free to lurk at your own discretion.***
What number are you trying for?
Cycle/Month?
WTO/TWW?
Ages of other child(ren)?
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Any questions?
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little?
Me: 35, Hubbie: 33
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Re: TFAS Week of 7/31
Cycle/Month? 5/3
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 19 months!
Any thoughts about this cycle? Fingers crossed but I feel so at a loss as to when I'm actually going to be fertile and hubbie is not being helpful in the HIO department.
Any questions? Not at the moment
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I actually started college as a meteorology major before figuring out I was not a fan of all that math.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Cycle/Month? Last month TTA
WTO/TWW? Always WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 15 months tomorrow!
Any thoughts about this cycle? I would love a cycle! But our goal for this month is to have sex at least twice a week so we are more accustomed to frequent sex when we start TTC next month.
Any questions? Does anyone know if "It Starts With an Egg" addresses nursing while TTC at all? Just curious.
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to be a teacher, and sure enough, I became a teacher. I always loved school.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
One step at a time, though. No cycle by 18 months and I'll try night weaning first.
Cycle/Month? 2/1
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? DS turned 3 in May
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am really hopeful for this cycle. It would be perfect timing for me because I could tack on my summer break to maternity leave. I am doing green tea this cycle and am going to try to HIO all of the days of my fertile window. I am trying not to set myself up for disappointment.
Any questions? Any magical tips on how to get DS to stop waking up in the middle of the night the night before anything important? I swear he has a sixth sense.
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to be an actress in musical theater or a teacher. One of those came true!
@fishsticks-n-custard do you tell him when it is your FW?
@lalala2004 Hi, fellow teacher! What grade or subject do you teach?
@mileswithmyles I feel conflicted about telling him it's fertile window because if I do, he usually just says, "Well we already did it once. No need to do it again." If he's not in the mood. So I've been trying to be more subtle and using my "I'm ovulating, let's get it on" for the positive OPK. Because he's just not the kind of guy who is down to HIO for several days in a row.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Sorry for the novel to answer what should be a simple question
I think Infant Risk's concern was on supply taking a hit and not necessarily danger to the infant. But I did give her my info and I have a daughter so maybe that makes a difference? Doubtful but maybe. They said they just have no idea how much is getting into the milk so no idea how much is getting to baby.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Cycle/Month? 1/1
WTO/TWW? WTO (I assume...my temping has not been going well due to DS's sleep regression/teething/sinus infection trifecta of blech).
Ages of other child(ren)? 16 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I've never used OPKs but I'm thinking if I don't get pregnant this cycle I might try them since temping is not working.
Any questions? Nothing right now.
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? Like every kid I wanted to be a lot of different things, but for a long time I wanted to be a ventriloquist. I got this "barking" dog puppet named Ralf (https://goo.gl/Bt1erN) when I was in second grade and used to take him everywhere. I recently saw a YouTube clip of that little girl from America's Got Talent who was an amazing ventriloquist and I was super jealous of her because she's really good at it and because she got a hug from Scary Spice.
Me: 33 DH: 34
DS1: March 18, 2016
DS2: due June 7, 2018
Cycle/Month? 20/20
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? It was our last IUI before making a decision between surgery and IVF so I don't really have much hope.
Any questions? Nope
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to be a doctor for the longest time and then I wanted to be an actress. I started college as a music/theater major before I switched after a semester and went to a science school.
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
What number are you trying for? #2
Cycle/Month? I've lost track of cycles, onto month 6
WTO/TWW? WTO and officially off the bench!
Ages of other child(ren)? 2 going on 16
Any thoughts about this cycle? No thoughts yet, I just can't wait for AF to leave so we can get to business.
Any questions?
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? For the LONGEST time I wanted to be a vet. I would still love to but I couldn't handle the sick/dying animals. Instead of being a vet I've accumulated several pets. I've been banned from bringing any more home until we have more space.
@acunamatada preach!
What number are you trying for?4
Month\cycle 1\1
Wto/tww tww! I'm supposed to start Thursday or Friday
Thoughts about this cycle? Yes,actually I kind of feel nothing. I don't feel pregnant but I definitely don't feel like I am about to start my period. I got the paragard IUD removed so theoretically my hormones should be the same...poas is getting very tempting. Good thing going to the store with kids is such a pain in the butt. I promised myself I wouldn't test unless I actually miss.
GTKY: I wanted to be a trainer at Sea world.
@lalala2004 - Keeping everything crossed that your cycle comes back soon!
@MLS6212 - Did you ever do ventriloquist shows for people?
@shortstack930 - *hugs* I'm sorry you're facing a hard decision. Do you know whether you're leaning toward surgery or IVF? Keeping my FX that this cycle is successful for you guys.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 1/1
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 8 1/2
Any thoughts about this cycle? Only CD 5, so nothing yet!
Any questions? Nada
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? For the longest time I wanted to be an underwater photographer and oceanographer! I was obsessed with all things ocean!
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
+anyone discussing nursing while TTC, I know everyone is different! But my best friend just got KU and is still nursing her 20 month old regularly.
FX we keep the grad momentum going and this is another big month!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 9/9... is that right?!? 8? I am losing track!
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2 this Sunday!
Any thoughts about this cycle? Trying to be positive! ::this is our month... this is our month::.... bc if it's not, scheduling for testing :-/
Any questions? Am I the only one who is an emotional mess before birthdays and other milestones? I've been a bit of a sentimental mess this week party prepping!
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little?
i wanted to be a teacher! Then in high school I realized what I really wanted to do was social work. So here I am... I have so much respect for all you teachers out there!
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
@fishsticks-n-custard it would be an exploratory lap. The doctor said we could've done it before the IUIs but she thought it was kind of an aggressive approach since I don't have many symptoms. The only reason she suspects it is because ever since I had DD I've had pain in my right hip. Also, I was on birth control for 7 years and got pregnant the second month I was off it so she said the BCP could've masked the symptoms. When I was a teenager I had long (about 8 days), heavy periods and pretty bad cramps. What kind of endo symptoms do you have?
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Cycle/Month? Lost count if months overall, but 6 months using OPKs
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? We had pretty good timing, so hopeful!
Any questions? Nope
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to grow up to be a dog when i was little
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@shortstack930 IVF vs diagnostic laparoscopy is a tough choice. Glad to hear that insurance is willing to cover both. Good luck with whichever your chose.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? WTO, but I'm thinking I'll get crosshairs tomorrow
Ages of other child(red)? 22 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? If I O'ed when I thought I did, timing was decent (this is the first time I've been happy with timing in all my TTC time, including with my first)
Any questions?
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to be a fighter pilot as a young child. Then, when I was 16, I wanted to be a cardiac surgeon. Turns out I don't even like fast roller-coaster rides as an adult, so the whole fighter pilot thing would have been a non-starter. Also, it turns out, that I'm not type-A enough to enjoy cardiac surgery.
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? I've lost count. Just over 5 years.
WTO/TWW? I think I might have O'd yesterday. *TW* Since this is my first cycle since miscarrying, I haven't been tracking anything so I'm not sure. *End TW* I took an OPK yesterday which was + but I really should have started testing earlier since I don't know if yesterday would have been the first +. I had sharp O pains the night before so I'm thinking I may be 1 DPO. I ovulate on my own very consistently after getting a + OPK.
Ages of other child(ren)? 10 yo DD and 5 yo DS
Any thoughts about this cycle? It would be great to get KU on my own without having to start up the IUIs again next cycle but realistically that's not likely to happen.
Any questions? Nope!
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to be a wildlife biologist, which I am!
I'm going to apologize upfront for taking some time to read through all of the updates and threads and respond to people with my support. TTGP is a huge board and I can only bump at work at the moment which doesn't leave me a whole lot of time to interact. I'll do my best!
Edited for clarity.
*TW loss and children mentioned*
Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN
May 17: IUI #2 = BFN
Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w
Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN
Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies)
Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN
Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen
Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN
Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green
My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
@littlehottmess55 I love that you wanted to be a dog when you grew up!
Me: 33 DH: 34
DS1: March 18, 2016
DS2: due June 7, 2018
Cycle/Month? 9/9, 1/1 AL
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am nervous as I am sure what my cycle will be like this time, will it be back to normal? But I am still very hopeful. I had an HSG test done back in May and **TW then got KU that cycle, the Dr. told me that there do see a higher chance after one of these since it opens everything up. I am hoping those effects are still there, if that was even the reason. TW**
Any questions?
GTKY: What did you want to be when you were little? I really wanted to be a princess, not like a Disney princess, but a princess back in older times. Or a professional equestrian or on Broadway.
BFP#3 5/22/17 | MC 6/17/17 at 7w3d
I have endometriosis. I don't really have any insight, just wanted to share what I have gone through with it. I found out through a laparoscopy to remove a tennis ball sized ovarian cyst 5 years ago. During the surgery, the dr found endo "all over" so he removed what he could.
This dx was a total surprise so after doing some research I found that I only had minimal symptoms, and all in hindsight, nothing that made me think something was wrong. I didn't have the typical long or crampy periods, they were always luckily painless and normal duration. But I did feel what I would describe as "spiderwebs" inside if I stretched a certain way which my dr said was a description he heard a lot. My mother does have it too.
Since I only have super minor symptoms from it, I refused treatment which seemed severe (hormone therapy) for a condition that I didn't even know I had. My concern is that it may get worse for me. And it can make getting pregnant more difficult. *TW* Even with the TTC challenges, I was able to get pregnant three times, two ended in MC and I do have a toddler at home *end TW* so hopefully this won't be a problem for me this time or for either of you as well. But I hope you get the answers you both need.
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
I never used OPKs when TTC before since I found BBT the most helpful, so this new territory for me.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018