*How long were you active on TTGP and when? Spring 2018 - Jan 2019
*How far along are you? 7w1d
*Which birth month board/due date? September 2019
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? I think it's a boy and you know how my prophecies turn out so it's probably a girl
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. No clue, not even close to thinking I'll get to name a little one.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I will just say this right now. I stalk this board religiously. I know everything that's going on in your lives and often thinking about PM'ing you guys with comments but realized that's a little creepy and maybe not everyone would appreciate that? The drive-bys have been nuts lately but I have to say there was one that was particularly entertaining You guys rock and your strength amazes me every day. The community on this board is unlike anything I've experienced anywhere else. Miss you every day xxoo
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? July 2017-December 2018, but 7 years of IF with failed procedures and *TW
1 loss in March 2018. He/she would've been about 3 months old today.
I keep mentioning all of that in case it gives other ladies hope, even ladies that are really frustrated after a few cycles, if that's even possible.
*How far along are you? 12w3d
*Which birth month board/due date? August '19
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have one, but I'm not ready to share it on here yet.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We had another u/s on Monday. He moved around a lot and I got to see his tiny little spinal bones. That was such a trip and then had a momentary freak out of, Omg there's a baby in my ute! And he's coming out soon! Like I have to give actual birth from my vagina! It's super surreal and honestly, doesn't feel real yet. I miss TTGP a ton and like @nomangos23, there really isn't a better place for community and support.
To my IF sisters, I'm still in the trenches with you in spirit. It amazes me the way that you can still get up every day to love tit, give advice, and support other women. A shoutout to @nitnat007 for starting this thread for us grads despite her struggle and to the loss Moms who come in here to get updates on us. I hate opening those threads to see new faces. Y'all are some phenomenal women and I pray every day for those threads to dwindle!
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF 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 long were you active on TTGP and when? June 2017 - June 2018
*How far along are you? 39 weeks today!
*Which birth month board/due date? February BMB, 2/13
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? It's a boy
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a short list, and have most likely selected his name, but we won't share until he arrives.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I'm having a hard time believing that baby is really arriving any day now! MH and I have most things at home ready, but we certainly don't feel ready. We're super excited though. I still stalk here all the time and read the IF thread religiously. It's been so awesome seeing all the grads lately!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? Mar-Aug 2018
*How far along are you? 23 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? June 4/Jun19
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We still haven't decided for sure, but have narrowed it down to about three that we both like.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? My apologies to any of you that lurk the June board. I think it is officially dead. I moved desks within my office so I can bump from the desktop now and all the BMBs seem to have been taken over by one-offs. I am still checking in on the TTCAL and IF ladies and I can't wait until I don't recognize any of the names.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? 11 months - June 2017 to May 2018 with a few breaks due to RPL.
*How far along are you? 1 day PP
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 2019 - Due Feb 5th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We decided to name her Daphné
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? The ladies from the TTCAL thread are some of the strongest ladies I know. I wouldn’t be in the mental shape that I am if it wasn’t for that group.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? Jan 2017-July 2018
*How far along are you? 31 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? Due 4/11, haven't been active on my BMB
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We're going with Callan - I mean, I bought a onesie with the name on it so that has to be his name now, right?
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I miss all of you ladies here. It's getting to the point where I don't recognize many names on the IF thread, but it also bums me out that names are just being replaced by new names. I'm always a PM away if anyone wants to chat IUIs, ERAs, IVF, etc... I'm always lurking and rooting so damn hard for all of you ladies, especially my OGs
How long were you active on TTGP and when? May - Dec 2018
How far along are you? 10 weeks today
Which birth month board/due date? Sept 5
Team Pink/Blue/Green? I dream about having a boy, but think it's a girl, soo who knows! We plan to find out though.
How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Pretty close to having our selections ready.
Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I want to echo what pretty much everyone else has said - I lurk like crazy and miss all of you ladies. I think about you often and hope for the next all-star week where 230948230 people get their BFP!
How long were you active on TTGP and when? August 17 to August 18, about a year
How far along are you? 23 weeks 5 days
Which birth month board/due date? May 2018 - though our regular posters have migrated to a private group now.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Lavender boy/girl twins
How are you doing picking out a name? We've finally come to a consensus. Elliott Thomas and Amelia Violet. Eli and Millie for nicknames. My son LOVES the middle name Thomas and thinks we chose it for his train obsession but the reality is Thomas was my wife's grandfather's name. He'll understand one day lol
Questions, concerns or other? Not really. Twin pregnancy is harder than I expected. My symptoms are much more intense and I'm effing HUGE (my uterus is measuring 30 weeks now). I have to move a lot, drink a lot of water, and eat a lot of protein. I can only sleep on my left side. And I hear it just gets more fun with every passing week. Whenever I see an article on people TRYING to conceive twins I want to smack them. Not that I don't feel totally thrilled to have both a boy and a girl all at once BUT... as my first RE put it, the best way for humans to have babies is one at a time.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? Started participating in May 2018, but wasn't very active until the fall, so probably September-December.
*How far along are you? 11 weeks and 2 days
*Which birth month board/due date? August BMB, due 8/27
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? We did a "sneak peak" blood test and it says boy, but waiting until the anatomy scan to confirm for sure (I'm skeptical of these internet things!)
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We are loving Everett for a boy, and our backup name in case it surprises us is Ellis for a girl.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Our 12-week (and a few days) scan is on Valentine's Day, and we will probably announce the following week. This time last year, that day felt like it would never come. We were TTC for nearly two years, and I know so many of you who have waited longer. I'm so glad this community of women exists so none of us have to go down this path alone. I think about every one of you who are still waiting for your BFP and am always cheering you on. I can't wait to stalk your BMBs soon and see your tiny grainy nuggets of joy!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? May - Dec 2018
*How far along are you? 10+5
*Which birth month board/due date? 8/31, August 2019
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team finding out in 3-4 weeks from NIPT results!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Barely started. I’ve been working on a list but we will probably wait until we know the sex to really talk about it.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We have the NT scan and NIPT draw in the next week and a half, then we will go public with the news on social media! I’m nervous about telling work but know I’ll feel better once it’s done. I lurk TTGP all the time, I’m rooting for everyone and can’t wait to celebrate everyone when you get those BFP’s!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? Aug ‘16-Dec ‘18 so a little over 2 years
*How far along are you? 11w6d
*Which birth month board/due date? Aug ‘19 8/23
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? I’ve had a name picked out since the third grade! Luckily H is on board with it. Not ready to share here yet.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I’m seriously rooting for all of you! Lean on each other for support and knowledge. I know I wouldn’t have felt as comfortable going through everything if I didn’t have the wonderful ladies on this board!
How long were you active on TTGP and when? Jan. 17-Dec. 18 so almost 2 full years. I lurked for like 4 months before that.
How far along are you? 12+1
Which birth month board/due date? Aug. 19, 8/22
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green until the end!
How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. we started talking about it and used an app for a while, but it stopped working for DH and we stopped talking about it. We have a long way to go.
Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Nothing really exciting to share. Maybe next month I'll have more. I'm still a lurker and check in on my fellow IF ladies often. I know everyone says it, but it is so true. I look forward to the day I only recognize names when ladies are TFAS.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? (this is always hard for me to remember) May 2016-October 2018ish.
*How far along are you? 17w1d
*Which birth month board/due date? July 19, 7/18/19
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
*How are you doing picking out a name? We have a short list.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I heard the heart beat for the second time on Wednesday which i was grateful for. This still doesn't feel real and probably won't until s/he is here. I think my heart grows larger every time i hear DH tell someone we are expecting.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? March-July 2018
*How far along are you? 34 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? March 20th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Lucille Helen
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I have all the rest of my appointments scheduled and I'm coming up on the last month of my pregnancy. So far my GD is diet controlled and LO isn't gigantic, so we're in good shape!
DD1: June '16 DD2: March ‘19 :::: Married since 2011 :::: USN Wife ::::
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? May 2018-Jan 2019
*How far along are you? 8+2ish
*Which birth month board/due date? September 19 / 9.18ish
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Asked DH if we could be Team Green and he shot that down so fast...so we are team finding out!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Nah, too early.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We had our first U/S today and baby is doing well - nice, strong heartbeat! We have to go back in two weeks for another U/S to monitor some “soft tissue” that they told me not to worry about (but obvi that ship has sailed...). I miss you all dearly, and think about you guys so much. I am lurking in the shadows, and will continue to do so until there is not a single one of you left. I have so much hope for each and every one of you, and I love you all. ❤️
Hi all! @nitnat007, thank you so much for thinking of me, it really warmed my heart to be tagged in here! ❤ That being said, I didn't post in TTGP long, I was just shy of the new 3 month suggestion for posting in the weekly grad thread when I got my bfp. I was one of those who (hopefully gracefully) snuck away to my BMB. I just wanted to put it out there that I would completely understand if whoever posts this thread next month wants to remove my name from the check-in. ❤
I also wanted to say I am very impressed with the composure and patience shown today in the grad thread's gentle redirection. I still lurk hard here, and I miss you all! I cannot wait for the day I see everyone's intro on a BMB. ❤
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? On and off dec 17-oct18
*How far along are you? 22 weeks today
*Which birth month board/due date? June. Also sorry our board kinda went quiet. But there are a few there complaining about the "mean girls" who left. ha!
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Still not quite sure, I think I will need to see her to fully decide. A part of me doesn't feel like its actually going to happen still.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We had our anatomy scan and everything is good. We have to go back for another one to for photos of her palate because she didn't want to open her mouth for the entire scan. They also want to do another growth scan on her since she is measuring 9 days ahead. My PGAL milestones are slowly coming up finally. We lost shepherd at 22+2. And the boys were born at 25+5. I feel like the next few weeks are going to be major for me. The good news is my progesterone shots are working, I haven't even had any BH contractions that I am aware of and my cervix is staying put. I am hopeful that this little girl will complete our family and we can put our TTC sorrows behind us.
I am still lurking the TTCAL and IF threads. I agree you guys have had a lot of weird drive by people lately, the toilet one, *facepalm*. I miss you terribly and the sense of sisterhood this board gives.
*TW Spoiler*
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? November 2017-July 2018 **TW - break for loss Apr/May 2018**
*How far along are you? 33+5
*Which birth month board/due date? March, 3/27!
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Had it picked out for a bit, but not sharing until birth.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Everything seems to be going quite well. I asked my OB about induction if you're AMA and while ACOG says you should induce at 39 weeks if you're over 40, there's no official recommendation to induce at that point if you're between 35-40. My 37 y/o heart was super happy to hear that. I can't believe I only have likely 6 weeks left before he makes his appearance!
I keep checking in on you guys and TTCAL, I miss this board/community a lot and admire the grace with which you've handled the recent drive-bys. I love seeing fewer names I recognize and get so excited when one of my friends gets to move onto a BMB! Can't wait until I don't recognize any names!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? May 2018-September 2018 I think (horrible memory)
*How far along are you? 26w+2d
*Which birth month board/due date? EDD: May 20th, I haven't been active on the May BMB since October.
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We chose Mason Dean after family names on my side of the family. (DH's family has a lot of 3rd, 4th, and 5th so we wanted something different).
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Everything is going pretty well. I have a lot of pelvic floor/pubic/hip soreness from things shifting and opening. My exercise/balance ball seems to be the only thing that helps. DH felt him kick for the first time the other night. His hard kicks have been so sporadic that usually when I feel one and grab DH's hand that little bugger decides to stop. But Monday night he finally felt one! He was ecstatic and weirded out at the same time.
I miss you wonderful ladies and I lurk from time to time. I wish you all the best and I hope every last one of you gets your BFP and sticky bean!
My last check-in! Sorry I’m so late to the thread!
How long were you active on TTGP and when? March 2017-May 2018
*How far along are you? 5 weeks post-partum.
*Which birth month board/due date? January 2019 - Baby arrived via emergency c-section January 11th after I was induced on 1/9 at the 39 week mark.
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team Green turned Team Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. : We named her Beatrice Joanna, Beatrice for the Shakespeare character and because it means “she who brings happiness”, Joanna in honor of my father John, who passed away the morning of our baseline IVF appointment.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? One of the things I think about a lot when I look at Bea is all the people who helped us on the long journey to have her—that list of people definitely includes the members of this community that gave me so much support and encouragement during the times when I needed it most. I am so thankful I found TTGP and am continuing to root for everyone here who finds themselves TTC longer than they anticipated, whether our time overlapped or not. Wishing everyone good luck and hoping to keep seeing that Grad Thread blowing up on a regular basis!
Re: TTGP Grad Check In - February
*How long were you active on TTGP and when?
July 2017-December 2018, but 7 years of IF with failed procedures and
*TW
We have one, but I'm not ready to share it on here yet.
We had another u/s on Monday. He moved around a lot and I got to see his tiny little spinal bones. That was such a trip and then had a momentary freak out of, Omg there's a baby in my ute! And he's coming out soon! Like I have to give actual birth from my vagina! It's super surreal and honestly, doesn't feel real yet. I miss TTGP a ton and like @nomangos23, there really isn't a better place for community and support.
To my IF sisters, I'm still in the trenches with you in spirit. It amazes me the way that you can still get up every day to love tit, give advice, and support other women. A shoutout to @nitnat007 for starting this thread for us grads despite her struggle and to the loss Moms who come in here to get updates on us. I hate opening those threads to see new faces. Y'all are some phenomenal women and I pray every day for those threads to dwindle!
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 long were you active on TTGP and when? 11 months - June 2017 to May 2018 with a few breaks due to RPL.
I'm always lurking and rooting so damn hard for all of you ladies, especially my OGs
How long were you active on TTGP and when? May - Dec 2018
How far along are you? 10 weeks today
Team Pink/Blue/Green? I dream about having a boy, but think it's a girl, soo who knows! We plan to find out though.
How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Pretty close to having our selections ready.
Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I want to echo what pretty much everyone else has said - I lurk like crazy and miss all of you ladies. I think about you often and hope for the next all-star week where 230948230 people get their BFP!
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
2 years April 2016-Oct 2018
Me: 36 DH 38
Married Sept 2014
TTC Since Nov 2015
IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs
IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos
FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN
IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo
FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze
Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3
FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN
Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch
FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN
Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!!
EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I’m seriously rooting for all of you! Lean on each other for support and knowledge. I know I wouldn’t have felt as comfortable going through everything if I didn’t have the wonderful ladies on this board!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
May 2018-Jan 2019
8+2ish
September 19 / 9.18ish
Asked DH if we could be Team Green and he shot that down so fast...so we are team finding out!
Feel free to share it.
Nah, too early.
We had our first U/S today and baby is doing well - nice, strong heartbeat! We have to go back in two weeks for another U/S to monitor some “soft tissue” that they told me not to worry about (but obvi that ship has sailed...). I miss you all dearly, and think about you guys so much. I am lurking in the shadows, and will continue to do so until there is not a single one of you left. I have so much hope for each and every one of you, and I love you all. ❤️
I also wanted to say I am very impressed with the composure and patience shown today in the grad thread's gentle redirection. I still lurk hard here, and I miss you all! I cannot wait for the day I see everyone's intro on a BMB. ❤
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? On and off dec 17-oct18
I am still lurking the TTCAL and IF threads. I agree you guys have had a lot of weird drive by people lately, the toilet one, *facepalm*. I miss you terribly and the sense of sisterhood this board gives.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
I keep checking in on you guys and TTCAL, I miss this board/community a lot and admire the grace with which you've handled the recent drive-bys. I love seeing fewer names I recognize and get so excited when one of my friends gets to move onto a BMB! Can't wait until I don't recognize any names!
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
Everything is going pretty well. I have a lot of pelvic floor/pubic/hip soreness from things shifting and opening. My exercise/balance ball seems to be the only thing that helps. DH felt him kick for the first time the other night. His hard kicks have been so sporadic that usually when I feel one and grab DH's hand that little bugger decides to stop. But Monday night he finally felt one! He was ecstatic and weirded out at the same time.
I miss you wonderful ladies and I lurk from time to time. I wish you all the best and I hope every last one of you gets your BFP and sticky bean!
*edited because I don't know my months.
How long were you active on TTGP and when? March 2017-May 2018
*How long were you active on TTGP and when? ~May 2018 - Oct 2018