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**Newbie Intro Thread w/o 4/9**
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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 4/9**
Ages (you and SO): I am 28 and DH is 30
How many months have you been TTC? We've never TTC in the conventional way because of my genetic syndrome. When I was 25 I took a genetics test that proved I could pass my syndrome onto my child. DH and I didn't want to risk it because although I was born with a very mild case, there was no guarantee that our future child would be that lucky. We've been careful until we decided at the end of last year that we were ready to start a family through IVF & PGD.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Since Jan 2018 we've been getting prepared for IVF. Currently waiting on insurance to approve IVF itself since I don't have any fertility problems but my husband does. His first SA, in Jan 2018, was very low and ins. wants a second SA to confirm his infertility. His SA appt is tomorrow. Hopefully once we have the approval, I can start the medication in May.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I work in human resources and DH works for an environmental firm. We have three chunky cats: Teddy, Brownie, and Gary. I'm obsessed with Teddy and love our nightly couch time cuddles. DH is a huge video gamer, that's how he relaxes, and I love Zumba, Netflix, and cooking.
Together since: May 2005
Married: June 2015
TTC #1 with IVF & PDG/S (reduce the chance of our child being born with Nager Syndrome)
I introed on BOTB, but was feeling very nervous about it since we were technically NTNP at that time. One cycle of that and my BF getting more invested than he expected has us now full-on TTC.
I’m currently in the 2WW after my first ovulation ever (I was on BCP since age 15). It’s making me a little crazy because no one knows we are trying so I just keep having the same anxiety conversation with BF. Reading all your posts and seeing that I’m not the only one helps a lot.
Ages (you and SO): I’m 33, BF is 30
How many months have you been TTC? 1 month NTNP, 1 month TTC
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? PNV, BBT, OPK, BD, CM
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) No kids, I have a 3 yr old Pomeranian that is my world. Both BF and I are in Law Enforcement and we like to read and hike along the beach with the pup.
Ages (you and SO): I'm 31 and husband is 32
How many months have you been TTC? Been TTC for two months, one cycle
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Have installed FF and have started temping. I got off my Mirena IUD, and I'm not sure my cycle has regulated since, so some of the tracking has me confused. Would be pretty happy to just get AF and start from the beginning again at this point! I feel like I just now realized that I really knew NOTHING about this when we first decided to start TTC, and am only now starting to get a clue to the complexities it all!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I am a librarian and book blogger, so that's my experience with online communities so far. Obviously that means I spend what some might call an unhealthy amount of time reading or writing about reading or working in a institution devoted to reading, but you love what you love! I also have two cats, who follow most cat stereotypes. An adorable boy named Tucker who is as happy and cuddling as can be. And a temperamental girl named Jaz who definitely wants to be on your lap until she wants to scratch you in the face instead.
@tjthegoat check out the “you’re not pregnant” thread. It’s a tongue in cheek one where we let out all the crazy!
@retro_belle24 Fx for a better SA this time. If you don’t already listen I can recommend last week’s podcast from Beat Infertility where it’s all about male infertility. There are also some older ones on SAs.
Please feel free to join us on the IF thread too - it’s a bit quiet at the moment as we’ve had a tough couple of months as a whole, but you will find we have lots of IVF, PGD, male infertility and waiting experience between us. One of the big stresses in IF is all.the.damn.waiting. If you’re not patient already you will get a fast lesson in it!
If you’re doing your retrieval cycle in May then you will have me as a cycle buddy hopefully - I’ll be up for round number 4!
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@TJtheGoat Welcome! I know how you feel. People don't know we are TTC either. My bestie does, but that's it and we don't really talk about it much because.. well, she doesn't really understand how hard it is for some people to get pregnant. She does empathize, I just hate to keep bringing it up.
@auburnvelvet86 Right?! There is so much to TTC that most people don't realize. I never realized how much there is to it, how important timing is, all the things that have to happen. I feel like I'm pretty much an expert now. I'm not really sure that's a good thing. lol
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!DH did the SA this morning, results should be available in about 1 week and then its off to the ins. company for review. I'm hoping we have a decision by the end of this month.
Together since: May 2005
Married: June 2015
TTC #1 with IVF & PDG/S (reduce the chance of our child being born with Nager Syndrome)
How many months have you been TTC? This is a complicated answer so will post below.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Temping, OPKs, taking some supplements, acupuncture
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
*TW* (loss)
I have an almost four year old son and an angel baby that I lost exactly a month ago when I was 32 weeks pregnant. She had a genetic issue and was born not breathing. This was the absolute worst thing I have ever experienced and now I just want to be pregnant again. I am having to wait until my cycles return before I can really start trying.
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? **TW** Well, we're here again after having a MC at 8 weeks. It looks like the bleeding has finally stopped and I am waiting to get my period and kind of see what my new normal may be following this situation.We received our BFP in February, and now find ourselves back here in April. **END TW**
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Presently, BD not to TTC, just watching myself to see how I do and what my new normal will be cycle-wise before we actively pursue trying again. DH isn't 100% sold, but I think I have him about 95%.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) Well, right now, we are moving next week to our new house because DH got a new job. He is a high school football coach and recently got a head coaching job. I am super excited, because we will be closer to the beach. We have one 3 (almost 4) year old son, and one angel baby. We have 2 yellow labs...Oakley who is almost 12 and Ava Lynn who is 1.5 years almost. Oakley is going blind and deaf and is a cantankerous old man, and Ava Lynn is a crackhead who is sooooo full of life and energy it is contagious. She loves SO hard. I have been a cheer coach for 9 years and I am recently transitioning back into all-star cheer from coaching high school. All-star is my passion so I am excited about that. My career is a guidance counselor, but I will be staying home next year because our son has one year left before Kindergarten, and childcare in the new location is absurd. SO, I will be staying with him. I also love essential oils and crafting. I make cheer bows and things in my spare time (no etsy shop, just for fun for myself and people here and there). I also make my son's decorations for his birthday parties and what not. Overall, we're pretty busy people but we have a good time.
@sparklingdiamond I am so sorry. Sending you hugs super tight. Our sons' birthdays are right around each other. I am so sad he is growing up.
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)
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!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)
longtime lurker, first time poster here. I look forward to learning lots from and offering support to everyone here.
Ages (you and SO): I am 34 and my hubs is 35.
How many months have you been TTC? 4
What are you doing to get knocked up? All the things! We started off casually and each month I’ve added another fetility aid (Opks, bbt, preseed, etc.) as I’ve gotten increasingly more stressed as the months have passed.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have a 2.5 year old son and a 9 year old dog (such a mix of breeds we dont have even the slightest clue what she is). I work part time in sales and my hisband owns a small business. I love to read, hike, craft, sew (just learning), and hang out with my son, my friends and my family.
Ages (you and SO): I’m 38, husband is 44.
How many months have you been TTC?: JUST starting the journey; removed IUD this month with clearance to start actually trying next month. Still awaiting first cycle after the removal.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Unsure; husband has erectile dysfunction so we will have to get creative.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We got married in December and met 3 years ago earlier this month (SQUEE!). He’s an elementary school health teacher and I’m in emergency management with the State of NH. Neither of us brought kids into the relationship (though I did miscarry in 2010), but we did bring 2 cats each. We are a busy household of 4 cats/jerks, 2 geeky humans, and assorted knicknacks showing off our geekdoms. I had bariatric surgery May, 2017 and am down a total of 104 lbs. I have clearance from the surgeon to start trying to get pregnant after my 1 year surgiversary. I plan to lurk for a while until we figure out how this whole journey is going to go. I’m a big Game of Thrones geek (books and show). I love books; right now I’m reading the Outlander series, but I’ve read the whole Southern Vampire series several times, Hunger Games, Divergent, Twilight (no judging), and various self-help books (majored in Psychology in college, these are fun for me). I crochet or read on Friday night game nights when my husband and his friends play Dungeons and Dragons.@oaklandava so sorry to see you back here.
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
Ages (you and SO): 37 and 36
How many months have you been TTC? 11, but have been benched for a few of them
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? All the things, but really just getting into more testing.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
One big slobbery chocolate lab, two cats (who are polar opposites of each other) and one step son who is 9 going on 25. I work a full time day job and also part time as a group fitness instructor teaching fitness classes. Have a passion for fitness, the outdoors and adventure. But gotta have the down time for balance too. MH was on deployment, which is why we had been benched. However, he injured himself so was sent home early.
@galactickates hey girl!! I will definitely make my way over there. Thank you!!
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!