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jennifer_louise
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Newbie Intro W/O 3/11
jennifer_louise
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Welcome, new members! 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 W/O 3/11
Ages: I’m 35 and DH is 32
How many months have you been TTC: Just started cycle 4.
WAYDTGKU: Right now just sex EOD and watching CM. I tracked BBT previously and will probably start again soon. I have been spending a lot of $$ on HPTs not knowing where I am in my cycle (I always seem to be able to make the argument to myself that I *could* be 10 DPO)
Tell us about yourself: We have a 1 year old DD who keeps us busy! I’m also in my busy time at work right now so it’s hard to think of what my hobbies are but I do try to fit in some reading every night to unwind.
Looking forward to being a part of this community!
Edit: spelling
Ages: 32 (me), 36
How many months have you been TTC?: Currently embarking on cycle #8.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Tracking my cycle via an app...which I know is not overly accurate, sex, and prenatals.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have a 6 year old son who is huge into monster trucks, BMX, go-karting...all of that stuff; therefore, I have immersed myself in that world and am so surprised at how much this show choir/drama nerd enjoys it! We also have two dogs, a cat and some chickens. I have zero free time, so no real hobbies these days. I do like to nap.
I look forward to getting to know everyone and learning from all the experience here!
*TW* ahead
Ages (you and SO): 30 and DH is 33
How many months have you been TTC?: Since November so 5 months
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: OPKs, EOD, prenatal, BBT
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have two dogs, I'm a nurse, hobbies are mostly working out, shopping, watching TV and now I get my favorite hobby of wine back
TW in spoiler:
I was on the TTC board from November through January when I got a positive test. I had a MMC this past week. I'm still struggling through all the emotions so I'll try and participate here again depending on emotions.
Ages - 24 and 25
How many months have you been TTC - For a couple of years on and off. We had a loss around 3 years ago and another one maybe a year and a half ago. It’s obviously been emotionally trying so we’ve been trying on and off and have check ins regularly to see how we’re both doing.
What are you doing to get knocked up? - Charting, temping, vitamins, general healthy lifestyle and sex whenever our schedules let us
Tell is about yourself - We’ve been together since we were around 17/18, are currently saving and working on financial security for our future and I’m from the UK so I’m gonna be posting at funky times probably 😊
@bows22 @CraftyG @colelle welcome!
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!
@CraftyG Sorry to hear about your losses, but good to see you joining us here--do you both live in the States now?
@bows22 Welcome! I second wondfos!
@colelleI tracked my cycle via an app, FMC, which just happened to be an app that's connected to FF, so I was able to transfer my cycle data over to FF when I started TTC. The major difference is now I track BBT & CM, additionally. Haven't ever tracked CP before/yet. Anyway, welcome!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Ages: Me - 27, DH - 26
Months TTC: 1
WAYDTGKU? Prenatals, FF, BBT, CM, healthy eating and EOD/ED. Limited coffee and booze.
Tell us about yourself: After 3 years of marriage, one cat, and one dog, we are hoping for a human addition! We kickboxing (bags only, not people), camp, and hike! Also twins run in both our families so that's on our minds 🤣
Currently tracking periods/symptoms and taking prenatal vitamins.
I work in arts education and husband is a research scientist and we live on the east coast! Looking forward to GTK everyone.
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
Hi @bows22 ! Now I’m curious, what do you do that keeps you so busy this time of year? My guess, accounting related.
@colelle you’ve got your hands full! Wow! Tell me about your chickens, please! My H almost got me a bunch of chickens last year as a gift. I was so glad he didn’t! I have dogs that would love to snack on some nuggets!
@wanderlost I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find that this community is able to help you through.
@CraftyG I am so sorry for your losses but so glad you have come out of hiding! I also tend to post at odd times due to my schedule so maybe we’ll keep each other company!
@mstew77 yikes! You are brave for putting the idea of twins out in the universe. 😂
@bobbyflies2020 ooooh research scientist, now you’re talking my game! What field is your H in?
GL to all, may your stay be short!
Ages (you and SO): 35 and 40
How many months have you been TTC?: 7-8 months, IUD out in July
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: prenatals, had first round of Clomid last month (because of generally irregular/long cycles), OPK's, Ovia. I only recently started having a good sense of my fertile days in the last couple of months.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I live in New England with my partner, I write for a news website and he works in theater. Love yoga, movies, reading, finding new restaurants and exploring our kind-of new area (moved out of NYC to a much smaller city almost 2 years ago).
@kagesstarshroom I wish you were too! I really need to be more social and make friends with our neighbors so I can start pushing my eggs on them.
Ages: I'm 29, my husband is 32
TTC Months: This is our first! I've started lurking hardcore during my TWW and am excited to connect!
WAYDTGKU: Tracking my cycle in an app + prenatal vitamins
Tell us about yourself: I work at a startup and when I'm not working, I love Bravo, taking dance classes, -and trying new restaurants!
@bows22 - I'm having the same issue with my cycle and taking way too many HPTs!
@colelle - That's so lovely how you've immersed yourself in your child's interests!
@wanderlost and @CraftyG I'm so sorry for your losses, but optimistic for the journey ahead.
@mstew77 - wow! Twins in the family must keep things exciting!
@bobbyflies2020 - hope your TWW is going well! It's so hard to be patient (at least for me)!
@whitealbum29 - wow, it seems like you've been learning a ton! I'm sure I could learn a lot from you!
I have been using Bump as a resource on our TTC journey, but this is my first post. I'm excited to join the discussion with you ladies.
Ages (you and SO): 28 and 30
How many months have you been TTC?: This is fourth; I'm 10DPO.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: I have been taking prenatals for four months, last month, I started taking CoQ10 and fish oil. I have been tracking with Glow, and testing with OPKs around ovulation. I just started temping yesterday, to see if I can add some more stress to this process!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I also live in New England, @whitealbum29! My husband and I have a small zoo at home - three dogs (two labs and a border collie) and a cat. They keep us pretty busy, to say the least! I am an account manager for a packaging company - we supply wine bottles and such to wineries and breweries along the East Coast. When I'm not traveling (for work and for play!) I love kayaking, hiking and playing board games!
@_khaleesi aww that’s lovely! When I get a bit more comfortable I’m sure I’ll be posting more 😘
@colelle I would love to be your neighbour! I can’t wait till we have a bigger garden so we can get chickens!