Trying to Get Pregnant
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Newbie Intro: Week of 11/14/18
lcking82
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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 The Bump. Please introduce yourself and share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Once you're ready, feel free to jump into any of our daily/weekly threads to start participating in the community!
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.):
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.):
Re: Newbie Intro: Week of 11/14/18
Been trying to conceive since June 2018.
My husband and I are both 32, I'll be 33 in January
Early Miscarriage (suspected ectopic, not confirmed, ended with methotrexate shot) September 2018
I just started clomid today and my doc also prescribed me prometrium since I have a SHORT luteal phase (8-9 days). Last cycle, we just just the clomid alone to see if it would lengthen my cycle and surprise, surprise, IT SHORTENED IT! So, I plan to take prometrium, in addition to the clomid to try to lengthen my luteal phase and my cycle in general. My question is, when should I start taking the prometrium? My doc said I should start taking it after from CD 8 - CD 28, which sounds not right to me? Everything I read says that you should take prometrium until AFTER you ovulate? Any ideas? I even asked the nurse about it and she confirmed that I should start taking it from CD 8 - CD 28?
Help!
Well I don't know where to start, so I will re-intro myself for those who don't remember/know me. I have been on the TTGP board since about May.
Ages (you and SO): ME: 30 DH: 35
How many months have you been TTC?: 7 Months *tw (2 CP, 1 BO)
*tw
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Right now, just waiting out a cycle of cytotec to clear out a blighted ovum and starting over after everything evens out.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have 2 boys (6&3). We are a family of runners. I just finished my first Half Ironman this year, my husband his first half marathon, our 6 year old his first 5k and our 3 ear old his first 1 mile! Its been a great 2018 for us this year!
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@klmcguire: mentioned in TCAL, but **hugs***
Ages (you and SO): I am *almost* 32, DH is 34
How many months have you been TTC?: 16 months with a MMC in Feb, CP in Sept, and another MMC last week.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Currently benched for an unknown amount of time. I know I'm benched until mid Dec at least. I have an RE consult on Dec 13. I think I'll be at the end of (or perhaps past) my first AF by then so we will see what he thinks about all of this. My OB is convinced that LC means nothing is wrong but bad luck. I can't help but disagree.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): DH and I both work full time in jobs we love. He is the product manager for retail chain and I'm office manager to be at a car dealership. We have 1 DS who is 3 and our almost 10yo neice lives with us. We have a house full with pets (1 dog, 2 cats, and a guinea pig). We are currently (and have been for a loooong time) searching for our forever home. My latest loss has left that even more narrow as I realize I cannot live more then 10 min away from our families and all their support.
@mpauer Welcome! I would definitely listen to your doctor. Do you have an online portal where you can ask a question without having to go in? Or you could always call the office if you are concerned about the timing of when you’re supposed to take the medication.
you both back here.
@mpauer Welcome! I hope you and your drs are able to figure out your short lp and that your time here is short.
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Ages:
I turned 30 in September and DH is 35.
How many months have you been TTC?
We are just getting ready to start (I really hope it’s ok that I’m on this board!). I have a preconception appointment with my gynecologist in a few weeks and want to do carrier screening since I’m adopted. If all goes well, we’ll be TTC in January.
What are you doing to get knocked up?
I plan to track ovulation once I’m off of BC and my cycle has sorted itself out.
Tell us about yourself!
I’m an elementary school teacher and DH is a software developer and computer programmer. We don’t have any kids, but we do have two cats and a dog (GSD mix). I like to bake and cook, travel, hike, and get tattooed. We live in a major Midwestern city and plan to raise our future kid in an urban environment.
I like to be well-informed and read as much as I can about any big decision I make, so I am very excited to be part of this community. That being said, please let me know if this isn’t the right board for me and any suggestions for a more appropriate one.
@b_1029 and @riff323 thank you, I hope so too. I’m a little nervous, but it’ll be good to know.
How many months have you been TTC?: Started this month but in limbo with TTA or TTC. We have a cruise in March and I am unsure if I want to risk being preggo on it.
What are you doing to get knocked up: I am using Wondfo OPKs to help track my ovulation and Ovia. Haven’t started temping yet.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I was frequent on the thread in 2015 when TTC my first! I am now back! I had DS in September 2016. DH is in the Air Force and I work at a grocery store.
Me:24 ~~~~~ DH:26
High school Sweethearts 03/29/07
Engaged 11/29/2009
Married 09/04/2012
TTC#1-06/01/2015
BFP 12/27/2015 EDD 9/8/2016
It's a BOY!
Ages (you and SO): We're both in our early 30's
How many months have you been TTC?: We've been not trying, but not preventing since LO was born 8/2017
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Giving a doctor a lot of money? LO was an IVF baby, so we're heading back to the clinic next month to talk about a frozen transfer.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): Hobbies? Keeping a toddler alive. Pretty much that. Keeping a toddler alive. Also photography.
There are certain places we talk about our kids on this board (here, for one). There's also a TFAS thread (Trying for a sibling) where we freely talk about our little ones. Generally we don't talk about kids, pregnancy, losses, etc in the daily threads unless it's super relevant (put a TW or spoiler in that case) 😋
Hi Ladies,
I’m new to the TTC board but I’ve been a part of 2 birth month board.
Age: I’m 32 & DH is 33
Months TTC: originally started May 2018 & got pregnant right away but the pregnancy ended with a MMC in July. Then was given the go ahead to try again in late Sept & got pregnant right away again but unfortunatly it ended with a MC 2 weeks ago. the OB would prefer that I wait until after 1 AF b4 we try again but thats only b/c its helpful for dating the LO.
WAYDTGKU? Currently free love whenever we feel inspired. Once I have a normal AF I can start back temping, timing DB ect. I was referred to a fertility clinic so i’m waiting on that call.
About me. I don’t have an biological children. DH has a sweet 9 yr old daughter & we’ve raised her together since she was an infant. No pets b/c DH is allergic to everything. We love socializing, spending time with extended family, hosting friends & random dance parties in my living room. We also love the gym.
I wanted to also say hi to @prpl11butterfly
Hi everyone! I have read through the descriptions in the regular check in threads, and I am not quite sure if I really fit in anywhere. I seem to be in a slightly atypical position so I wanted to explain where I am coming from and see if you’ll have me
DH and I (both 31) are planning to begin TTC for #2 after my first cycle in the new year. However, I have PCOS so I have begun intentionally tracking my cycles (CP, CM, OPKs, temping) so when its go time I will have more understanding of what my body is doing. TTC #1 was very traumatic for me. I had two missed miscarriages (my D&Cs were 6 months to the day apart) in 2015. I was kicked out of the same giant wave of babies twice, with someone due the same week as me both times. Between testing, having a hysteroscopic septoplasty, and a mental breakdown I was benched for a year before conceiving DS (born January 2017). So even though we are currently TTA (I have a copper IUD), TTC is filling a lot of my brain space and I would like an outlet. I never participated on this board before, but I was very involved in tttc, ttcal, and the J17 BMB. So with all that said, which check in (if any) should I join?
Some more about me: I am currently a SAHM to DS (22 months) but before that I worked as a molecular biologist. I enjoy crafty type things such as baking, sewing, crocheting etc. I have struggled with anxiety and depression since I was a teenager, and was officially diagnosed with a form of OCD after my breakdown in 2016. Post-partum depression hit me really hard, and its been a long journey to get me balanced again. Between meds, regular exercise and seeing a therapist I am currently doing really well. After 30 years of not enjoying any physical activity I started running back in april, I ran my first half marathon last month. I am also obsessed with all things Harry Potter.
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
How many months have you been TTC?: Currently on month 3
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Tracking using OPK and timed intercourse. OB/GYN also prescribed me Clomid for this month to help with ovulation (I have a history of not ovulating and thus having irregular cycles)
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I have one kid we conceived through meds/IUI about 3 years ago. Also have 2 dogs and 2 cats. Current hobby is working on renovating our house...it takes forevverr haha
Started TTC in June 2014
Started seeing RE in June 2015
HSG in July 2015 = normal, started Clomid/Ovidrel/IUI cycle in August 2015
Cycle #3 in October afforded 1st month of mature follicles - underwent IUI
BFP on 10/27/15 - EDD 7/8/16
DD#1 born on 7/1/16
TTC #2 in September 2018
BFP on 12/2/18 - EDD 8/16/19
Team Green!
How many months have you been TTC?: Just starting out.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: OPKs.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have one son who is 20 months, an elderly dog and two cats. I'm a librarian and genealogist and I like running and working out, currently trying to stick with Insanity Max30!
How many months have you been TTC?:
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?:
(I used my lurking time to practice the abbreviations/lingo/get to know the rules, so here goes nothing.) Hi!
Ages (you and SO): I’m 34 & DH is 39--both our birthdays are in March.
How many months have you been TTC?: 2? more-ish though bc we were NTNP. see spoiler if you want/can?
tw: loss
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: PNV, HIO, EOD
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I’m a graduate student—one of the main reasons I decided I was interested in joining a forum is bc where I am in my program, it kind of makes little sense for me to TTGP. Like, I’ve worked my whole life in way to get this degree & now I’m like, “I want to be a Mom, too!” which like pretty much no one will understand. I’m on the job market (terrifying) but if I don’t get a job this year, DH seems to think we can pay the bills next year with his job and whatever work I can find even if it’s not my forever job in academia.
I am super long-winded. I’m a feminist. I currently live in the south but our families mostly live in the northeast. I hate the cold.
We have two sweet dogs—one, a pit/lab mix--just turned 5 on Thanksgiving (his invented birthday--he was a stray we picked up) & the other, she’s a border collie/lab mix that we adopted this past June, she’ll be 1yo in March! They’re both black w/ white markings & super great together & I love them with all my heart.
I also love… poetry, books, reading, football, the zodiac, Netflix (lol), all types of music/making playlists, getting things in the mail, puzzle books (I am a nerd), and I really love to cook/bake tho I’m not always motivated to.
So sorry about your CP. There's nothing worse than having something ripped out from under you. I've only been here for about 2 months but all the ladies have been wonderfully supportive and great to talk to! I came here after passing the 1 year mark for TTC and feeling really down and in need of someone to talk to. Especially when I knew of announcements from others who took less than 6 months.
Hope your stay here is short!
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause