Trying to Get Pregnant
marebear15
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Newbie Thread w/o 4/15
marebear15
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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 4/15
How many months have you been TTC?: on 3rd month
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: previously, just BD and taking prenatal. After lurking here a bit, I've since ordered Wondfo OPK and a thermometer. They should arrive tomorrow which is perfect because AF is scheduled to leave tomorrow.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): Hubby and I will be celebrating our 2 year married anniversary next weekend! It's first time TTC for both of us but we have 2 cats that are spoiled as fur babies should be
How many months have you been TTC?: ***all the TWs*** began trying & conceived in February, miscarried in March, currently waiting for hcg levels to finish dropping. ***
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: BBT & prenatals.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): DH and I are both working on our doctorates and are church musicians on the side. No pets or living children yet, but we remain hopeful. I've been lurking for a while and am glad to get a chance to know some others in this process! The mixing of grief and hope is unlike anything I've experienced before.
@peppyj9 Welcome! I hope your stay here is short!
Ages (you and SO): I am 30 and DH is 34
How many months have you been TTC?: 4
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Charting but horrible about remember to take BBT, BD, and Prenatals
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): **TW** a 3 year old son and 4 dogs. I am a MDO teacher 2 days a week and have a work from home job everyday. I LOVE to run. I did my first half marathon in December and am currently training for a mini triathlon in May.
How many months have you been TTC?: This is our second month.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Temping, OPK's (digitals and cheapies), pre-natals (pre-pregnancy One A Day's his and her pack), UpSpring fertility supplements, Pre-Seed, lots of BD!
Also, hi to all the rest of you who are new this week! Looking forward to getting to know everyone more.
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
How many months have you been TTC?: 6 months
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: OPKs, tracking BBT and CM, PNVs
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):
***TW started trying for the first time and conceived in Oct last year after having my IUD out in July. MMC in Dec. One failed d&c followed by a successful one. ***TW
Now two cycles into TTC again and nearing the end of the TWW.
I'm tracking CM and using OPK's. Will probably start temping next cycle if I don't see a BFP in a couple days.
I work in theatre as a writer and director and my husband and I also have a business together. We bought a house in 2017 that is lovely but very much a fixer upper so it's our hobby now as well. My favourite part though is seeing all the flowers come up - we Inherited some great landscaping!
@jandawg welcome! That's awesome that you inherited some great landscaping! When we bought our house the lot is nice and large but everything was overgrown and ugly. Like 3 foot tall thistle weeds ugly! It's come a long way but still needs lots of love 🙂
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
How many months have you been TTC?: We were TTC last year for a few months, but took a break when I was offered a job in a new city. This is our first cycle returning to TTC. I was on this board for a bit last year, but I don't think it was for long.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Temping, OPKs, tracking CM, PNV, lots of BD.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I'm a senior copywriter for a marketing agency, and I also enjoy writing fiction in my spare time. We have one fur baby, a 12-year-old West Highland Terrier named Wilson. I've done some mental health awareness advocacy and have participated in four Out of the Darkness fundraising walks for suicide prevention. I'm also an aunt to an awesome 2-year-old.
@chellisam please share pics of Wilson if you're
comfortable with that. Westies are one of my favorite dogs 😍.
How many months have you been TTC?: 1 month
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: PNVs, tracking cycle
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):
SO has 3 DS from a previous marriage and I was pregnant once when I was young. I am quite worried about being able to conceive due to our AMAs. But I am hoping to hear some positive stories from you wonderful people.
Looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Regarding age, there are many of us in the 35+ category. I'm 36! And my DH is 43.
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
I'm so sorry about the loss of your father, it must be hard to see it have that effect on your mom.
How many months have you been TTC?: On 4th cycle now (I am on CD 5)
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Exciting development, I recently bought an Ava bracelet secondhand. I am tempting, using OPKs, checking CM/CP, BD-ing, taking a prenatal and recently added a vitamin B Complex, as well. I also follow a Paleo diet.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): Hi! *TW* I have a 2 year old daughter, born Jan 2017. My hobbies are cooking, yoga/working out, and crafting. Shortly after my daughter's birth, I got diagnosed with Hashimoto's, got put on Synthroid, and continued on with my life. In June 2018, I decided that I was sick of feeling so fatigued and hated what I saw in the mirror. I did some reading & researching and realized that with an autoimmune disease, a diet/lifestyle change needed to occur. I decided to do a Whole30 and then I continued on with a Paleo diet, and I lost 50 lbs. In Oct 2018, my husband's job moved us from Tampa, FL to the UK. Once we got settled in the UK and found our permanent home, we decided to start trying. I also decided to read Taking Charge of Your Fertility recently and I was looking at my TTC data on Fertility Friend..... I am having short luteal phases. Or I am ovulating too late in my cycle. I am at a loss about what to do!
Diagnosed with Hashimoto's 06/17
TTC #2: 01/2019
BFP #2 09/24/19--Ended in chemical pregnancy
BFP #3 07/02/2020 Due: 03/10/2021
Ages (you and SO): Im 31 and DH is 29
How many months have you been TTC?: Just starting this month.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Right now we are technically NTNP, but lets be real, I just ordered OPKs and a new thermometer, so not really NTNP. I am also on PNV.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): **TW children and MC mentioned ** Hello, I have a 20 month old, and a super cute dog (in my profile pic). DH and I have been together for 15 years (high school sweethearts) and married fo4 6.5 years. I am a middle school math teacher, and DH is a web developer. When we tried the first time around, I had a miscarriage, and then it took us 5 months to get pregnant again. We just decided last weekend to try again, but I am super excited about it. I didnt think I would be, but once we got to talking, I realized that we both were very ready. Im looking forward to being back on this board.
Married: 7/21/12
BFP: 12/4/16 Due 8/8/17 -- Its a boy! Born 8/14/17
BFP: 5/19/19 and MC on 5/27/19
BFP: 6/24/19, MC on 7/24/19
BFP: 10/24, no heartbeat on 11/27, D&C 12/2
Officially diagnosed with Secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage
IVF started Feb 2020
retrieval and PGT testing: 18 retrieved, 17 mature, 16 fertilized, 9 to blast, 8 PGT normal.
Transfer #1: June 14, 2020
*TW child/pregnancy mentioned*
I had my DD Nov 2016, had a lot of issues after, fatigue and weight gain being some of them. Tried working with my PCP to test my thyroid from June 2017-Jan 2018, she said it was fine. I did a couple Whole30s in that time and it only made my thyroid symptoms more clear and not bogged down by all the other stuff. Finally saw a functional medicine practitioner at 18 months pp (May 2018) and was diagnosed with low sex hormones and hypothyroidism on it's way to becoming Hashimoto's (TGAb were slightly elevated, TPO antibodies were fine). Got put on NDT since I have low FT4 & FT3, progesterone cream, and went 100% gluten free (gluten molecules can mimic your thyroid and can cause your body to attack your thyroid if you have Hashi's). Here I am a year later and finally feeling myself again.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019Ages (you and SO): Me 30, Husband 32
How many months have you been TTC?: 3
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: OPKs, tracking CM, prenatals
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We've been married for almost 8 years and we have 2 cats that are the queens of our house. I work for a performing arts center and my husband is an acoustical engineer. We bought our house 2 years ago and have been putting a lot of work into it and hope to add to our family soon!
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.):
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Welcome to the group and happy early anniversary!
Welcome @czybura!
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
How many months have you been TTC?: 2
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Temping, Pre-Seed, PNVs
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): DH and I got married last November. When we met he already owned a restaurant and last summer we opened a second little cafe together. I love reading, list making, planning, and throwing parties.
"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
Ages (you and SO): I am 29, DH will be 30 in July
How many months have you been TTC?: This is our first month trying again
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: I’m planning on OPKs, tracking CM, Pre-Seed, PNVs
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I have one DS born in March of 2017 (was on Feb ‘17 bmb). I became a SAHM after he was born. I enjoy reading, TV/movies, crafts, and am surprisingly enjoying getting into exercising and eating better! We no longer have any pets (hence why I felt I needed to change my username as mentioned above)
Married: October, 19, 2015
EDD 2/22/17
EDD 3/8/20
EDD 11/24/23
(Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)