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**Newbie Intro Thread w/o 3/26**
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Please read The Ultimate TTGP Guide pinned at the top of the board (https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685680/the-ultimate-ttgp-guide-newbies-read-this-first/p1). It's full of information about TTGP and about our community here on TB.
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.)
TW
Me: 33 DH: 32
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
Re: **Newbie Intro Thread w/o 3/26**
How many months have you been TTC? I am on CD3 of my 3rd cycle.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I just bought a basel thermometer and starting temping this morning. Before I was just using an app to estimate O.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) My 3rd wedding anniversary is tomorrow! I have a son that turns 2 next month. I am a high school science teacher. I like reading and cross stitching in my spare time (chatelaine, mirabilia, drawn thread). I've been lurking for the past couple months and I'm excited to join in!
How many months have you been TTC? I'm currently on CD11 of 1st cycle. I've been off BC since August of last year and I think I've got my cycles pretty well back to normal( I hope!)
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I've using OPKS for the first time since I'm in my fertile week. I have a basal thermometer, but I've not been tracking it this cycle since we literally just started trying this month.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) June 3rd will be mine and hubby's second anniversary. I am a former high school English teacher( 4.5 years) and Reading/LA teacher for grades 5-9 at a small private school. I'm currently taking a year off of teaching. I also sell LuLaRoe clothing. I have an adorable rescue dog named Zelda who is so adorable, but a hot mess. I love to write, binge watch Netflix shows, crochet(not very well), and workout.
How many months have you been TTC? 1 month
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I’m temping, OPKs, charting everything
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have an almost 2 year old daughter who is sassy and adorable. We’ve been married nearly 3 years. I’m a nurse practitioner. I love to read in my down time
@rocketmom88 Welcome.
@amandagfarrs Welcome. Might I suggest changing your name on here if that's your actual first and last name. Safety purposes and all. I love your dogs name! What breed? I love working out too.:)
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Ages (you and SO): I am 32 and DH is 33
How many months have you been TTC? 1
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? CM, BBT, BD
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.). DH and I have been married 12 years. We have 4 and 7 year old boys. They are fantastic, totally make our life crazy and beautiful. We have 3 dogs (mini American Eskimo, black lab mix, and a Siberian Husky). DH stays at home and I am a pediatric dentist. Most people are not fond of the dentist but I definitely found my passion in my career. I love to read, run, and craft. We live in southern Missouri and I love it because it's the perfect mix of four seasons, beautiful outdoor activities, and city comforts.
Ages (you and SO): I’m 29 and DH is 30
How many months have you been TTC? I’m due to start my period today or tomorrow and this will be the first cycle we start trying again after a loss in February. It was a very traumatic loss that required 2 D&Cs and a hospital stay. I’m absolutely terrified to start trying again but I don’t think that will ever go away so we’ve decided now is as good a time as any.
What are you doing to get knocked up ? *potential TW* I’ve been incredibly fortunate both times I’ve gotten pregnant, with DD and the loss. Ovulation is extremely painful for me but at least I know exactly when I’m ovulating and each pregnancy I got pregnant first cycle because as soon as I felt the pain come on we did the BD.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) we will be married 5 years in July, we have a DD who will be 3 next month and is the light of our lives! I recently finished my thesis for my masters degree and I work as a communications director.
I loved being a part of the bump community in the past and I’m excited to be back here and get to know you all!
How many months have you been TTC? 15 months.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I’m using an OPK and an app. Looking into buying a BBT. I start my first round of clomid in April.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have 1 dog, a boxer named Addie (after the Adirondacks). I work for state gov as an IT analyst. My current hobby is updating our 1930s craftsman home with my DH!
Married: 9/16
TTC: 1/17
Dx: PCOS | AO
Round 1: 50mg Clomid - 4/18
BFP - 5/13/18
Ages (you and SO): I'm 30, DH is 34.
How many months have you been TTC? 4
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? So for the first three months, tracking my ovulation on an ovulation predictor app (eek I know, not actually *tracking* anything). Decided to take March off from obsessing over it and start ACTUALLY tracking my BBT and CF during my next cycle. Well wouldn'tchaknowit, I'm now 9 days late, BFN on all my tests, just waiting for AF to show up while I twiddle my thumbs and read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I knowwwww I'm supposed to wait 60 days before I call a doctor, but I'm calling mine tomorrow to see if we can figure out wtf happened this month and get things started again! I'm still taking HPT every other day, just in case I ovulated late and still got KU (but I know that's not the case), and every BFN sucks sooooooo much and completely ruins my day. So that's been fun!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I work from home doing branding/social media fun stuff, DH and I have been married about 9 months, and we have a dog we're obsessed with named Maggie. I love food, wine, movies & TV! Oh and I've been getting really into historical romance novels while I walk the pup. Anyone else?
Ages (you and SO): I’m 28 and DH is 29
How many months have you been TTC? since Nov 2017, so going into our 6th month
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? temping (when I remember), opks, bd-ing
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) TW
DH and I have one son who was born November 2016. End of TW. We have four dogs and two outdoor cats. I have a pretty crazy busy job which I’m thankful for because it makes the work weeks go by super quick. DH and I are huge Disneyland fans. I’m one of seven siblings, second youngest. I’m a huge college football fan and can not wait for summer.
Together Since 04/21/2009; Married Since 05/29/2013
Baby Boy born 11/30/16
Baby #2 Due December 4
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!How many months have you been TTC? Just starting month 1. I had my Mirena removed last week.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? PNV, BD, I will add temping at some point
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
I have a DD and was a member of bmb may16. I have one dog and one cat who DD absolutely adores. I am a maternity and newborn photographer so I get baby snuggles all the time ☺️
I have been trying to conceive for 3 months.
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, BBT, tracking CM
No pets, no kids, heavy equipment opperator.
Together Since 04/21/2009; Married Since 05/29/2013
Baby Boy born 11/30/16
Baby #2 Due December 4
How many months have you been TTC? We have been trying since November but the first two to three months were pretty half hearted but we are now trying harder!
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I had been tracking my periods only but recently downloaded FF and Glow. I’ve started using OPKs and BBT and am hoping that this journey isn’t a long one for us or else I’ll probably be booking in to see an RE soon due to my age.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) My SO have been together nearly 9 years now and have an 18 month old son together. I work full time and go to school part time so things are pretty busy for me.
How many months have you been TTC? One month in
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Just started trying. I plan on using FF
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) we are trying for our second. DS is almost 18 months old. The dog is 3. I’m a lawyer and DH is in sales.
Ages (you and SO): Both 34 (he's 35 in June)
How many months have you been TTC? We haven't really *not* been trying, but didn't really get serious about it until the beginning of this year
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? BBT, using the Fertility Friend app (I think I broke it this month
), OPKs, timing dat BD
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm a homemaker; he's a tech guy. We've been together since Feb 2011 and married since Nov 2017. We have a 12-year-old cat named Noodle. I recently started to dabble in gardening and I'm attempting a few veggies this year. I also enjoy a little cross stitch and crochet once in awhile.
Married: 11/22/17
TTC since 1/1/18
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Ages (you and SO): I am 31 and dh is 33
How many months have you been TTC? I miscarried at 8 weeks in November and had a d&c the first week in December. My cycle has been all over the place since then, so I am really just starting. Currently on cd28 and have had 3 positive OPKs in the last two days, but I thought I had a positive OPK on cd21... no EWCM all cycle, so I am thoroughly confused.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Monitoring CM, OPKs, BDing as much as we can!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have been married for almost 7 years and have 3 children and a crazy dog named Nolen. My husband owns and operates a restaurant franchise and I work in HR as a benefit analyst for an electric utility company.
Ages (you and SO): me:29 SO:32
How many months have you been TTC? 4 months but 3 cycles (I have weirdly long cycles)
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Temping, Fertility Friends, CM monitoring, OPK as a back up. I’m more NTNP at the moment but I’m crazy so I’m basically TTC.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have 1 DS born 3/30/3016. He’s super awesome and weird and currently had his foot in his Mac & cheese. I adore him! I used to come to the Bump every day when I was TTC him back in 2015. It took 6 cycles to get my BFP the first time. I’m getting nervous it’s going to take longer this time but I’m trying not to compare too much cause every pregnancy is different. I’m in a school to become a stenographer (which is a 24 month program and I’m only 2 months in so Glob knows why I’m TTC now, again, crazy)(Also if I ever start typing in weird code it’s because school has taken over my brain and I’m no longer able to type like a human). I work at DS daycare until I’m done with school. I have two kitty cats that DS LOVES!!! (Although their not fond of him) I used to love the Bump because the girls here were so honest. I hate how on other TTC sites the girls tell your you’re 100% pregnant, even if it’s impossible. Id rather have people be straight with me. I hope it hadn’t changed.
That’s about it. I’m excited to do this with you ladies.
BFP: 07/14/2015
DS:3/30/2016
Ages (you and SO): I am 29 (turning 30 in May) and my DH is 31 (turning 32 in June)
How many months have you been TTC? 18 months
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I am working with a RE and taking letrozol with an ovidrel trigger shot (although I have been ovulating on my own the past 2 cycles
) with relations. We are going to be transitioning to IUI next cycle (may)
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We are TTC for our first child but have two fur babies we treat like humans...Abbie (shorkie: shis tzu and yorkie mix) and Ella (Silkalier: silky terrier and king charled cavalier mix). I am a therapist and work primarily with children/adolescents. I love to travel (my favorite place is Disney World...we got married there!)
How many months have you been TTC? I am benched right now.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Nothing...newly benched until medically cleared and DH agrees to try again.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have one son who is 3 (4 soon!). We have two yellow labs, Oakley who is very old and Ava Lynn who is just over a year. I am a high school guidance counselor and my husband is a math teacher. I am also a cheerleading coach and my husband coaches football. **TW**we recently suffered a MC and are hanging out until medically cleared/decide to try again. **END TW**
TTC#2: 2/2018; BFP: 2/26/18; MC 4/4/18.
TTC#2: 4/2018; BFP: 5/12/18; EDD: 1/19/19 (boy)
2 fur babies: Oakley Marley (11.5) & Ava Lynn (2)
How many months have you been TTC? 3 years this summer.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I’ve been seeing an RE for the last 2 years, but I’ve been with my current RE for the last 7mos. We’ve been doing IUIs, but *TW just suffered our 4th loss in the last 13ish months TW* so we’ll likely move on to IVF soon.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We’re TTC our first, but we have two rambunctious dogs who just bring us so much joy. I’m a lawyer, DH works for our local natural gas company. I love to read, spend time with family and travel.
Ages (you and SO): I'm 37 and DH is 31
How many months have you been TTC? 5 months **TW LOSS** Had a MC at 8 weeks in February **END TW**
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPK's, Temping, CM, BDing
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) **TW CHILD** We live in Denver with our *almost* 2 year old (May16) DD, 2 goofy St. Bernards and 1 fat cat. I'm a customer service manager for a glass manufacturer/fabricator and DH is a project manager for a glazing contractor. We were both born and raised in KS, but met in CO. Love going hiking, to see live music and sporting events.
@cassafrass15I am so sorry for your losses. I hope you have better luck with IVF.
@clbness Hi! I was wondering why I hadn't seen you around. I'm so sorry for your loss. *TW* I got a BFP in early December and was due August 18. Found out a week later my beta number had gone down and it was a chemical. I was SO upset because it was the first time I had ovulated (I didn't even know I had) and got pregnant on my own.*END TW* Yay for May 16 babies.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!@AdorkablePixie I just got so overwhelmed at work and I couldn't contribute to TTCAL like I wanted to...hoping to start fresh and jump back in on Monday! Your CP just breaks my heart, I'm so sorry...praying your little man gets a sibling soon.
How many months have you been TTC? 9 months
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPK, CM, tracking cycle/symptoms in an app, tried BBT for a while but am horrible about remembering to take it first thing, and recently had my first visit with a RE. Due to my medical history and almost being 35 (June), they’ve decided to get a head start on testing to decide in a plan of action. So far, I know I’m not ovulating regularly (18-65 day cycles), and adhesions from previous surgeries may be an issue along with PCOS.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have a 9 yo daughter. (DH is not her biological dad.) Soccer season is about to start for her again, which means lots of practice and games. I love crafting and working in the yard when the weather is warm. We have two dogs, one is the best ever and the other is a work in progress. He is just a year old.
How many months have you been TTC? 8
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Charting. I was on BC for 15 years with no break, so I finally had my first real period since I was 13 last month. Trying to chart to see what my real cycles look like.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) no kids
Ages (you and SO): I’m 27, my husband is 26
How many months have you been TTC? We just started, but not many of my IRL friends are having kids, and I’m one for needing a tribe, so I thought I’d join sooner rather than later.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I’m just tracking my cycle currently. Considering this will be our first and we aren’t in a huge rush, I wasn’t going to do much more just yet.
Tell is about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I manage my family’s shaved ice business in Florida and I plan on continuing to work as we have kids. We have one furbaby (don’t tell him he isn’t biological, the spoiled little dog) named Jasper, a 9 year old terrier.