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marebear15
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Newbie Thread w/o 3/25
marebear15
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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 Thread w/o 3/25
How many months have you been TTC?: This will be my first cycle (we have been trying for nearly a month now).
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: A more casual approach to TTC. NTNP. No contraception and trying not to put TOO much pressure on the ovulation window (but I must admit that I obsessively keep an eye on it). We are also using sperm-friendly lubricants, trying to stay healthy and fit, and I am taking prenatal supplements.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): No children. 1 furchild (dog). I'm a biology nerd/naturalist/environmentalist/nature photographer, so I really enjoy the outdoors.
My husband and I have been together for over 20 years now, and we have always been extremely careful in using contraception (and avoiding pregnancies). We have always been the oddballs/black sheep in our families, and our parents gave up on getting any grandchildren from us many years ago. There was honestly a lot of awkwardness surrounding the issue (especially with my in-laws) throughout my twenties and early 30s. My own family has never encouraged me to pursue motherhood, but that may be because my older sister is my polar opposite and has 7 children (5 of her own and 2 stepchildren)? The hubby and I have not told anyone that we are TTC (except a few very close personal friends). If we do manage to conceive, I have no idea how I will break the news to our families. I'm not sure why I'm so afraid of being judged (is it obvious that I have anxiety issues?); I suppose I feel like there is so much shame placed on us once we reach a certain age. I have never been pregnant, so I am terrified but excited at the same time.
My husband actually brought up the prospect of TTC after we had a pregnancy "scare" (that turned out to not be so scary) back in January, and we had a productive discussion that resulted in us choosing our current route. I guess our relationship has been undergoing another evolution/maturation--and we have become more settled down and stable (financially, physically, and emotionally) in recent years. The thought of us being parents makes my heart swell, and I only hope that I can be a good enough mother. My husband and I are both relatively healthy, so I hope we have some luck in our big endeavor!
SO sorry for rambling. I have a habit of writing novels on forums! Please do feel free to provide any reassurances or advice!
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
Hi all! Fairly new to the bump mostly a lurker but def not new to TTC..
Ages : 28 , hubby 31
months TTC?: 14 ;with 2 early losses (9 months since last)
(WAYDTGKU)?: I've changed everything I possibly could from cleaner diet to organic tampons and natural ph soap! Lol. But biggest thing was getting cycles back in track after the losses with vitex and black cohosh < to help strengthen uterine lining. I also take b12 liquid form and drink red raspberry leaf tea nearly daily! Have hubby on a good multi
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): Still trying for #1 unfortunately. But been marrried nearly 7 yrs now and am so ready. Its hard NOT to over focus n go nuts ttc. But I've taken a month or 2 off for sanity purposes which has helped. Lately a lot of women around me have become pregnant n I'm so ready to get this show on the road for real and stop feeling left behind. ANYWAYS
Happy Friday!
I hope your family is happy for you and supportive if/when you conceive!
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
@valgal90 I'm sorry for your losses. If you haven't already, I would suggest making an appointment with an RE (reproductive endocrinologist) to have fertility testing done since you have been trying for more than a year. The IF thread on this board is an amazing resource full of some of the most amazing (and strongest) women I have ever had the pleasure of "meeting."
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@valgal90 welcome to TTGP! I too am so sorry for your losses. My heart goes out to you. I'm seriously thinking of taking a month off for mental purposes too... not tracking anything and just enjoying my time with DH!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
eta: typo
@valgal90 so sorry about your losses. I also echo Lulu about the RE & testing.
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
I'm also a proponent of natural/sustainable/healthy living, so I have been going even further beyond my usual crunchiness in regards to my TTC. My reallyrecent changes have been: the addition of cardio (trying to get my resting heart rate down) twice a week and a reduction in refined snacks (I have a weakness for those kettle chips ughhh). We are also getting a better full-house filtration system as public water (at least here in the US) is riddled with nasties (I previously worked in a water treatment lab, and it was rather disheartening). For what purpose are you using red raspberry leaf, if you don't mind me asking? Feel free to private message me if you'd like!
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@MJDsquared @kagesstarshroom Thanks so much! I'm glad I'm not the only rambler here!
@kpearse99 That is awesome that you are trying the same approach. We just didn't want to make a job out of it, if that makes sense. I want it to be an enjoyable experience for both of us (with little to no pressure)! Thank you so much for the offer of your support. Feel free to message me anytime! I'd love to chat!
@chichiphin I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. *hugs*
Despite that, it is a relief to hear that your family was so supportive. I truly hope that our families will be happy for us. I'm the type to worry over anything and everything, so I suppose there is no way around my feelings on this one. We have very much been the same way (as you) in the past with having no interest in pregnancy, so I think it is going to be a shock to everyone. Heck, I'm still a bit in shock over our change of plan! It is crazy how quickly things can change, isn't it?!
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
How many months have you been TTC?: We’d love a babe but don’t wanna go through treatments anymore so we’re neither trying nor not trying... I have PCOS so I don’t know when I’m ovulating. Periods are generally 3 months apart though.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: at this point praying!
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): 2 kiddos so far! Although we’re extremely lucky to have our two kiddos (both pregnancies through treatments) we’re not sure we’re done! We don’t want to go through more medication though the orevious treatments were rough on me
Ages: 31 and 33
How many months TTC: one
WAYDTGKU: Removed my Mirena, Flo app, OPK - thought I was doing a lot, and have since learned I’m barely scratching the surface!
Tell is about yourself: we have 2 dogs and a cat. We love to travel, and cook. Food really is my love language. We’ve been renovating our second house off and on for the last two years - all ourselves.