Me: 29 | DH: 29
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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.)
Re: Newbie Intro Thread - Week of 7/31
Ages (you and SO): 33, 36
How many months have you been TTC? 14
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Mostly lots of sex. But also, we've started working with a RE. I've always had a highly irregular cycle, and while I haven't been diagnosed, my RE thinks probable PCOS and mild endometriosis. I had my first cycle of letrozole this month (I'm 4-DPO).
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) No kids or pets (yet on the former, and unfortunately probably never on the latter due to DHs allergies); I work in higher ed; hobbies include reading trashy-but-funny romance novels (DH calls it smut), the sort of crafting which involves buying all of the stamps and sparkly embossing powder from Paper Source, and volunteering with kids (educational programming for 10-14yo).
Nice to meet you all!Married and TTC since 6/2016
**TW (loss mentioned)**
Ages (you and SO): I'm 33 and DH is 36.
How many months have you been TTC? 5 years....
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I'm starting medicated IUIs again in August while I'm waiting to see if insurance will approve IVF coverage.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have a 10 yo DD and a 5 yo DS. Took 2 years to conceive DS after having no problems with DD. We saw an RE and were diagnosed with unexplained secondary IF and started Clomid and TI. Luckily, we got DS out of the deal After DS, DH and I took the NTNP approach (although when you know TCOYF back to front it's really hard to "not try" since I still tracked my cycle and secondary fertility signs in my head). After 4.5 years we were overjoyed to get a BFP but at 9w1d I suffered a massive SCH that the baby could not survive and I had a D&C November 2016. We started back with an RE in January of this year and did 3 medicated IUI cycles with femara, ovidrel trigger, and progesterone supps. I got pregnant on my 3rd IUI but it was a super late BFP and at 7 weeks I found out that the embyro stopped developing around 5 weeks. I just finished actively miscarrying last weekend and my hcg is back to 0. My cycles have always returned really quickly after my deliveries and miscarriages so I'm pretty sure right now is O time. We're trying naturally this cycle before starting treatments again next cycle. I've got a cat and a dog and I love to vegetable garden. Looking forward to getting to know a new group of ladies!
*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
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Age (you and SO): My husband and I are both 27.
How many months have you been TTC? We have been trying for a long time. It will be three years next week.
What are you doing to get knocked up? Currrently I am taking metformin, letrozole, and progesterone (after ovulation)
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
We do not have any kids yet. We bought a 4 bedroom house at the beginning of 2016 so I am hoping that we will have children soon! We have three cats as well.
I have annovulatory cycles and have been diagnosed with PCOS. We did medicated TI cycles last spring/summer but stopped as it was all out of pocket. Since then, I have noticed that I am ovulating in my own but the cycles are 35-45 days long. I got a new job in March, which offers infertility benefits. Our plan was to restart fertility treatments in January 2018. *TW* to our complete surprise, I had a positive pregnancy test in early June. My numbers never went up and it ended as a chemical pregnancy. Since then we have started doing letrozole and progesterone due to a short LP.
Thank you for reading my long intro and I hope to be more active on the boards this time around!
How many months have you been TTC? First try this month
What are you doing to get knocked up: just OPK and sex
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have a 3yo girl and an old lady doggy. My husband works in consulting and I am a special ed administrator. I am a bit more excited and nervous obout ttc this round. Excited because last time my husband wasn't really ready, but we did it anyway. When I told him I was pregnant he was just like "ok." Now is was happy to try again and being more supportive. It's not like he wasn't before, but we were only married a year and he just wanted it to be just us longer. I think I'll do a separate intro post because I have some more questions.
How many months have you been TTC? 6 years on our own
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Just did our first IUI with our RE. Clomid and trigger shot. Got four big cysts and it didn't work. The pain is awesome. Beta test was negative yesterday. We may have to wait a couple of cycles for these to dissolve. One is 6cm. I thought I'd be cool with a fail but I cried like a baby. Then I ate sushi and got over it.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
I work in television. We have a dog. I like to do DIY projects in our house and binge watch TV.
Mostly going to be lurking here.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
How many months have you been TTC? This will be month 4. I've been lurking for a while and decided to jump in!
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPK, PNV, temping, preseed. I am seeing my doc next week as I have a short LP (8-10 days) ever since getting off BC last year.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We've been married for 5 years, no kids yet! We have 1 dog who is my baby and 1 cat. I work in insurance and love watching ALL the trashy bravo shows.
How many months have you been TTC? This is our first month.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? IUI with clomid and ovidrel. Very optimistic (in general as a person) but was on DepoProvera for about 13 years. In my mind that means I should have a ton of eggs left lol.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) 2 min-pin doggies, no kids, I love to cook and we love to travel & garden. I have a desk job by day but work on an airline ramp part-time. He's recovering from a pretty bad car crash and getting ready to head to grad school. We love a full life.
Ages (you and SO): I will be 28 in a couple of months, and DH will be 24 at the same time.
How many months have you been TTC? We are waiting until my next cycle to start TTC.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I just opened up my FF account again, and put in my last cycle. I will start temp again on CD1. I take a PNV, and my Insulin Resistant Metformin.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I teach Earth Science at a local middle school. We have a blast between making fossils, writing movie scripts, and using Oreos to show Plate Tectonics.
My husband is a licensed CDL driver. He just started a new job, driving scrap metal to a manufacturing plant. When he isn't driving he 'get to pummel cars with a sledge hammer, tomahawk, and pick axe'.
***TW Talk of Children*********
Together we have 2 littles. The Lockness Monster is turning 2, and the Princess is about 8.5 months. They are a fun handful, and I enjoy seeing what new skills and adventures they have every day.
***** End TW*****
We also have 2 small dogs. Dally is an inbred yet adorable pomchi, and Kowboy is a protective snuggler of a kelpi min pin mix.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Ages (you and SO): Me: 37 DH: 43
How many months have you been TTC? It's the end of our 3rd month and it's looking like we will start on our 4th very soon.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? PNV, OPK, Charting, tracking CM, HIO, the usual....
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
Kids:
DS is 4.5
Pets: We have two senior dogs ages 14 and 11 and one kitty who is almost 2.
We are pretty busy with the kids and the pets but don't feel like our family is complete yet so here I am. Now I'm official to post!
How many months have you been TTC? 2
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Tracking ovulation with OPK, PNV, matcha, castor oil packs.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I am a manager at a jewelry store and DH is a sales manager for traffic supplies. we are huge foodies, so we love to explore new restaurants near us. I love essential oils and making my own bath and body products myself. If you want to know my most interesting little fact, it will be below under the TW. I am currently in my TWW at 4DPO
TW - kids/pregnancyWe have 3 boys, ages 8, 6 and 3. They're the sweetest and I live for them.
In December of 2016, I delivered twins that I carried as a gestational carrier. It was an absolutely incredible experience and everything went beautifully. When we began the surrogacy process, we were ok with the size of our family. The agency and doctors are clear about the possibility of surrogacy impacting my personal fertility. Once we decided we wanted another child, we talked through all of the possible outcomes. I am really wanting another baby, so we are prepared to go all the way to doing IVF for ourselves if need be. I'm grateful that I'm already all too familiar with the process. And so here we are!
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Married and TTC since 6/2016
@lizeybee I'm so happy sharing made people smile!
How many months have you been TTC? husband had a vasectomy 5 years ago, so we are in the middle of IVF
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? IVF. We have our first FET on August 8th!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
Three kids. Three cats. One puppy.
How many months have you been TTC? This is our first month TTC following a loss in march (DH was deployed during the MC and for several months following).
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Monitoring CM, OPK, and a whole lot of BDing!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I am a military spouse (DH is an AF officer) and have been for a bit over 4 years. I worked full time as a pediatric immunization nurse until I had DS almost 2 years ago. Since then I am mostly a SAHM, working only on a PRN basis, 1-2 shifts a month. Along with our DS (dubbed the tiny terror by DH), we have a black lab and 2 cats, all of whom DS gladly tortures, I mean pets and loves.
***TW Living child and loss mentioned***
13 March 2017: Loss at 4+6
How many months have you been TTC? 3 months, 2 cycles
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? monitoring cervical mucus, cervical position, planning to start tracking temperature but I never remeber. Coming off of a 50 day cycle, I wish I tracked temperature though so I could know if I ovulate.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm a physical therapist, a yoga teacher, and have a 3 or 4 year old rescue pup. I like to cook and bake (don't bake a lot, mostly only bread)
Sorry for so many questions, I have never met a heroic woman like you
Ages (you and SO): both 24
How many months have you been TTC? 12
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? sex as often as we can. I work a rotating shift and am always waking up at different times so I don't think temping will work for me
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) DH is my world. Our 1 year wedding anniversary is coming up next month and it's been the best year of my life. We have four fur babies (two dogs and two cats) but no human babies yet. 6 months ago we bought a house and have loved making it our own. The list of projects is never ending and always changing! Hoping to have a use for our empty spare bedroom soon!
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
How many months have you been TTC? This is our first offical month trying but the past few months I have come off birth control (pill) and started tracking my cycles and using OPKs
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Just planning to continue to track my cycles and let my body settle and of course plenty of sex
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have quite a few pets! Hubby is in landscaping and I'm in the travel industry. Hobbies include music, pole, fitness & movie nights on the couch
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Hi ladies,
Ages (you and SO): 31 (32 at the end of the month) SO 31How many months have you been TTC? July was our first month
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPK CM
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
Being there's not much time for hobbies with an active toddler, I decided to incorporate her in it and enjoy taking photos of her.
How many months have you been TTC? 2 AL
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Basically nothing but BD when I think I'm fertile. Haven't started temping or OPKs yet... Yet.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) DH and I have been married 5 years in November. No kids but 2 fur children and one scale child - My dog Archie, cat Dutchess and snake Fang Shway. I clean houses and DH is a draftsman. Hobbies are obliviously humming the same song from the time I wake to the time I sleep (drives DH insane), sketching and portrait drawing. *TW* currently holidaying in Hawaii after our loss of turners babe June 2nd. It's been amazing to recoup and relax while TTC again.
I think i answered everything! If I missed something, please feel free to ask. I don't mind a bit. I truly hope you find the right surrogate. There are so many amazing women out there. I do highly suggest using an agency, so both you and your surro are protected. My heart breaks for your situation and I wish you all the best.
How many months have you been TTC? 3
What are you doing to get knocked up? Just temping right now...might start OPKs if August isn't my month
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have a 20 month old DS and an 8 yo puppy. I was almost exclusively a lurker in N15 and probably will be here, too. But, my kid is going through major separation anxiety at bedtime lately so I'm spending way more time than usual sitting in the dark looking at my phone. So maybe, just maybe, I'll jump in! Good luck to all you beautiful ladies!
Ages (you and SO): 30/33
How many months have you been TTC? First Time
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPK. I came off of BC a couple months ago after being on them for 14 years so everything is wacky but normal. Just have no clue when I O. I read up on charting in the guide and picked up a thermometer but I didn't start on CD1 so if this cycle doesn't work I'll do it the next one.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I am an accountant with a love of music. I am super active in my local theater group where I expect to start rehearsing for Footloose next month. No kids (yet) and no pets. other hobbies are crocheting and trying to make my DIYs look like the Pinterest pictures.
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018