***THIS POST WILL MENTION PREGNANCY, BIRTH OR BABIES. If you are having a hard TTC or TTCAL day, please read at your own discretion***
Hello old friends, good to see you! ***As a courtesy to those still TTC on this board, please do not post bump pictures here.*** If you were a regular poster on TTGP we'd love to get an update on you this month! Please tell us how you are doing!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)?
*How far along are you?
*Which birth month board/due date?
*Team Pink/Blue/Green?
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
July 20: (I know we just found out but didn't want to exclude you!!) @b_1029
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 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.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? February to July 2019
*How far along are you? 17 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? 4/11 April BMB
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? PINK!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We are naming her Lucy after my grandmother.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can’t believe I’m having a girl. We found out yesterday and I was so surprised and excited. We’re telling our family tonight, but they are all bugging me all day today trying to get me to say something early. Weirdos.
I miss you, ladies. I miss this board. I’m lurking on here most days and waiting with anticipation to see the grad announcement thread blow up. I’m so excited for the recent graduates and so happy that I recognize fewer and fewer names on the dailies. Rooting for you ladies so hard. I hope you’re all over here next month.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? March 18 to Feb 19
*How far along are you? 2wks PP
*Which birth month board/due date? EDD was 10/23 but she arrived on 10/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Her name is Sage
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I'm sitting here with my rainbow and life just feels right. The losses were so so hard but this little girl, she was meant for our family ❤ Posting this final update is bittersweet. The road here was long an painful but so many of you were there to support me through it. This group (and TTCAL in particular) was a lifeboat to me and I love watching it continue to be for others. I am beyond thankful for you all and I am waiting anxiously to see more grads and more rainbows.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Nov. 2018-July 2019, skip a month
*How far along are you? 20w3d
*Which birth month board/due date? March 2020 3/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team We-Know-But-Aren't-Telling (Yet)
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I have a list! DH has strong preferences towards some of them & wants a "French/Cajun" middle name so baby has some sort of tie to Louisiana--and I'm like, baby will always have that tie bc their birth certificate will be from here even if we don't? And have different ideas about middle names, but I am... strongly against naming baby early.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We go to the ob's office tomorrow for our anatomy u/s, which I am excited about! Also, I can feel some movement for the first time--also excited about that. Rooting for all yall as always, and always happy to see who's recently graduated!
@prpl11butterfly Sage is a GOREGOUS name! Love it!! So happy for you!
*TW* History:
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy 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
@mercury94 a little girl!!! How exciting!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! Lucy is a beautiful name
@prpl11butterfly ahhhhhh congratulations!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it was your due date already!!! Man, did that time fly! Sage sounds amazingly perfect and I am so very happy for you and your family!!
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 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.
@prpl11butterfly Sage is such a beautiful name. So happy for your rainbow baby. Also sad this is your last check-in and there are no BMBs to lurk but wishing you all the best with your little family!
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%)
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Nov. 2017 - Aug. 2019
*How far along are you? 12+5
*Which birth month board/due date? May
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Lavender! We found out we're having boy/girl twins.
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a list that we've kept for the last few years, but I'm nowhere near ready to seriously talk names. It doesn't feel real enough for that yet.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I miss you guys. A lot. I hardcore lurk, daily - especially the IF thread. I am rooting for you all so hard and really, really miss the support on this board. ❤❤❤
@ruby696 ahhhh one of each!!!!! I'm over the moon happy for you, friend!!!! (Also, I miss you dearly!!!!)
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 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.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? August 2018 - June 2019
*How far along are you? 25 weeks and 4 days.
*Which birth month board/due date? February BMB - DD 2/14
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team pink! Broke that boy streak on DH's side!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Carolyna Mae (nickname will be Callie)
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Also wanted to say I miss you guys like crazy. I am praying for my TTGP girls, always . Always creeping lol.
@brookert615 I love the name and the nickname!!!! Sweet, sweet Callie!!
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 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.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Sept 18 - April 19
*How far along are you? 28+6
*Which birth month board/due date? Jan bmb, edd is 1/22 but will likely be December
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Purple
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a boy name, finally. Still playing with the girls name.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Finally feeling secure that we will have two take home rainbows. Baby girl has had two huge growth spurts and is as healthy as can be.
I lurk the IF thread daily and I can’t wait until all the names I recognize move on to their bmbs. Sending you all love and light and I can’t wait to see that grad thread blow up again soon!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? End of Dec 2018– end of September 2019
*How far along are you? 9w + 3.
*Which birth month board/due date? June 7. I know, I KNOW. You hate the June board. 😂
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Can’t help but toss names between dh and me to see what might stick. I am super indecisive, so who knows?
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Oh man, I can’t stay away! I am rooting SO HARD for so many people on this board. I hope you know that my “love its” on posts are little hugs. I feel so weird clicking “love it” to heart aching updates, but I don’t want to cross any lines by saying anything. If I ever am causing you to feel negative in any way, please let me know. I can lurk more ninja-like if needed.💗
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? April - July 2019
*How far along are you? 20w+1d
*Which birth month board/due date? March BMB, 3/23
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? PINK!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Still plugging away on figuring out her name. At this rate, I hope we settle on something by the time she arrives. Haha
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I had my anatomy scan today and everything checked out great! I feel like I can FINALLY breathe and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. I can't believe I'm already half way. I miss the TTGP community a bunch. It's just such a special group of women. I'm always lurking and wishing for positive news for everyone.
Me: 37 | H: 44 **TW**
TTC #1: May 2015 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 long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Feb2017-April2019
*How far along are you? 33 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? Due December 22nd *Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team blue! *How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it He has so many names, but we finally settled with Jack. i didn’t originally want something so popular, but it just felt right.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I had an ultrasound last week, and he is measuring large (his head was 2 weeks ahead). My older kids were both tiny, (but with big heads) so I will be surprised if he is actually big.
I say this every month, but I really wish you ladies the best and hope to one day not recognize any names when I lurk.
Congratulations on the arrival of your baby girl @prpl11butterfly. Enjoy the snuggles.
It's amazing to me how quickly everyone's pregnancies seem to be going!
Me: 37 | H: 44 **TW**
TTC #1: May 2015 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 long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? January 2019-August 2019
*How far along are you? 17w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? April 2020/April 10
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Staying strong with green!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. we have a boy name and a girl name. Not sharing except with family!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Just anxiously awaiting our anatomy scan next week! We are so excited to see our sweet baby again since we haven’t seen it since 7 weeks for the initial heartbeat check. But overall everything is going great! Still stalking the hell out of the board to see you all begin this crazy emotional journey!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)?
Jan-Sept 2019
*How far along are you? 11+3
*Which birth month board/due date? May 23rd! (Not sure how I got on the June list 😄)
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Zero idea. And DH is useless at this haha
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I feel like I still haven’t relaxed this pregnancy. PGAL brain is terrible. I can finally get the HB on the doppler regularly though so that eases to worry for about 5 minutes.
I creep the IF post on here so regularly and root for you all so hard! This board got me through the ups and downs so I want the best for you all!
@mokay19 I have no idea how I messed up your BM... i just copy and paste 😂 I’ll fix it though!! Also, i miss you!!!!
@begging4abump But we loooooove you!!! And all the love tits you give!! ♥️♥️
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 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.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Oct 2018- June 2019
*How far along are you? 24 weeks tomorrow!
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 20 EDD 02/28
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I'm almost 100% but we haven't said it to anyone yet
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can't believe how quickly this is going. I thought everything was good on the AS but it turns out we need to get more images in a few weeks.
I lurk the IF thread all the time and I am rooting for all of you. There is no way I would have gotten through everything without all of you and I can't wait for the day when I don't recognize any names.
Me:37 MH:37
TTGP since 07/2017
**TW** in spoiler
DX: PCOS, anovulatory, AMA
Femara X3: no response
Clomid X3: BFN (cyst and thin lining)
IUI (Dec '18) MMC
IVF (April '19) 9 retrieved, 7 fertilized, 2 normal PGT-A
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Dec '18 - late Aug '19
*How far along are you? 14w tomorrow!
*Which birth month board/due date? May 2020 / May 7
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue! But we're not telling anyone IRL.
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I think we might have one already, although MH won't commit this early. But I'm shocked because it took almost the whole 9 months to name DS1 and I thought for sure we'd never agree on another boy name. I'm a little bit sad I'll never get to use my girl name at this point, or dress a baby up in hair bow and tutus... but little boys are just the best. 💙
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Ditto to what @begging4abump said about love tits. I always feel odd love titting some of the tougher updates, but I want you all to feel my love somehow. I'm doing my best to lurk, especially the IF thread, but I can't always keep up. Just know I'm here rooting for you ladies, and I don't know where I'd be without everyone here... especially my TTCAL ladies. I miss you all so much and I'm so happy I'm recognizing fewer names on here lately. Let's get a mass exodus going soon, k? So many hugs to all!
**TW**
Me: 35 | H: 40 Married Sept. 2013 DS1: Nov 11, 2016 MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d) CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d) BFP! 8/24/19 DS2: May 10, 2020
Ahhhhh so exciting @shamrocandroll !!!! Also, I feel so honored we get to know Team Blue!
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2 FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
@prpl11butterfly Aw so happy for you that you have your beautiful rainbow baby!! Congratulations!
Me: 35 DH: 35 TTC since 9/2018
Dx: MFI 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!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 12 months, May 2018-May 2019
*How far along are you? 29+4
*Which birth month board/due date? January 18th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We finally picked a name! Eileen Althea. Eileen is after a wonderful woman in my MIL's life that was a better mother to her than her own birth mother. Althea is a Greek name meaning "healing" and we wanted to commemorate this as our rainbow baby somehow. I think she really was the thing that helped heal us after our MC in January.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can't remember if I updated any of you about my genetic heart condition. But I finally got a pre-surgery appointment scheduled for March 2020, with a surgery to implant an ICD either in April or May. I want to give myself at least 3 months to recover from birth before doing the surgery. Other than that, my health has been good during this pregnancy!
@ruby696@kbrown2385 B/G twins is amazing! @holly321 I LOVE Jack! It's on my list, but I don't love it with my last name. @shamrocandroll I feel you two boys being a little bittersweet
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Jan-July 19
*How far along are you? 22 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? March
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We're still working to come up with a short list. I don't think I'll be able to commit until I meet him. Wesley is my favorite name, but DH vetoed it. He's leaning towards Connor, but I can't get Oliver out of my head, despite its popularity.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I'm still lurking and rooting for everyone here! The grad posts make me SO happy!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? August 2018 - June 2019
*How far along are you? 24w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 2020 due 2/22
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I gave a list to H and he is calling the baby with all the names to see which one would work best. I am not under the impression that it's working
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Like everybody else, still lurking everyday and rooting for everyone. I can't believe some of you are this far along already. I felt like you announced yesterday.
TTC#1 10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml) 11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele 4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery 6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 Baby girl born 2/27/2020 7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
*lurking* @ruby696 - I'm a mother of b/g twins, too! Yours will be almost exactly a year behind mine My EDD was June 1st but I made it to April 29th. 6 months in and I'm still alive. Twin pregnancy is a trip. PM Me if you ever want to chat!
I feel really silly posting here but I miss you guys so...hey! Long time no see!
How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Aug 18- Monday lol
*How far along are you? 3w5d 😂
*Which birth month board/due date? July. Based on LMP 7/17
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Will find out
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Oh great we’ve talked about it so much already. Haha jk. Nowhere close to talking about that.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I just got my 2nd beta results and my levels doubled so I’ll go for an US on the 22nd. Just really, really hoping for good news! Also hoping all 3 eggs aren’t in there 😬 I still don’t believe I’m pregnant and like I said feel kinda weird posting here. Maybe next month will be more exciting. Like I said above, I miss all of you and am forever lurking...you can’t get rid of me that easily 😏
@b_1029 I also found out right before the Grad Check-in went up the month I found out. It feels sort of awkward posting that early, but it felt impossible not to because I was still going through withdrawals from not being able to interact with my friends as much as I wanted. It’s a surprisingly tough transition. Hope you find some good people on the July BMB and that a few more TTGPers join you so you aren’t alone.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Jan 19-Oct 19, off and on due to losses
*How far along are you? 4w5d ish EARLY
*Which birth month board/due date? July
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team Green, I don’t care (but DH leans blue a bit)
*How are you doing picking out a name? We’ve had a long list of options for months!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I had a third beta and everything is progressing nicely. I had an infertility consult scheduled for Nov 15 that we got to change to first OB, which feels great. Will likely be too early to see anything exciting but hoping to confirm the pregnancy is in the right place, progressing. Still doesn’t seem real! I feel like a cliche that a month after beginning the adoption process I’m pregnant. We’re going to continue down the adoption path, too, and welcome any babies that end up in our arms. Big hugs to everyone!! (I’m definitely still lurking and crossing my fingers for everyone testing soon)
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? April '19 - early Sept '19
*How far along are you? 13weeks!
*Which birth month board/due date? May 2020 / May 14
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? We find out December 19th!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We haven't even thought about names and probably will not until after the anatomy scan.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I've learned that PGAL brain really doesn't go away, even 4 years later. Last week, when I was 11+5 we couldn't pick up anything on the doppler or bedside ultrasound at my appointment. It was more just inconclusive because I have a tipped ute and we couldn't really see clearly. I anxiously waited 3 days to go in again and at 12+1 the bedside ultrasound picked the baby up right away. It was such a stressful time but I am so thankful things are ok so far.
This community is full of amazing women. I am always lurking and rooting for you all! I really hope to see a mass exodus soon!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Feb 19 - Oct 19
*How far along are you? 7+4
*Which birth month board/due date? June BMB, June 21st
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. : PGAL brain probably won't allow me to think about this for a while.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I was waiting to post here until after my appt today. *TW* I had a pretty bad bleeding scare two weeks ago, and have been pretty much spotting off and on since my bfp. I had a really early U/S done after the bleeding and everything looked fine with the baby. But I've pretty much been on edge ever since. PGAL brain is the worst. But today I had another U/S with my RE and everything looked great with the baby still and there was a strong heartbeat.
I miss you guys! I lurk TTCAL and IF daily and am rooting for you all and really hoping to see the grad thread continue to blow up
@rachelredhead I’m sorry if I am missing something but it looks like you posted for a month in February and then again for a month in October. I am very happy for you and I really hope this is your rainbow but that’s not 3 months unless I’m totally missing something. If I am then I am going to feel really bad but now that you posted in the grad thread too I need to know.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? July 2017 to June 2019, 2 full years
*How far along are you? 22+5
*Which birth month board/due date? March but not very active (more on PAIF board), due March 7th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink - first girl as our siblings all had boys so far!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. No “real” name decided yet. DH likes to tease me with ones he knows I won’t like! Our “working title” is still Ferrari (as she cost more than one!). It’s the best way to strike up a conversation about IF with people without too much pressure!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I am settling into the fact that no matter what milestone I get passed I will always find something to worry about. I’m being told this is all part of being a parent. Who knew IF would train me so well!!! I love my bump so damn much and this little girl moves so much and it is the best feeling ever.
I really am always still here if you need any IF support. Just DM or tag me as I don’t want to intrude on the safe TTGP space. I do check regularly - as some of you know when I send you a DM if I see something I can help with ;-)
Me 43 DH 45 Married 12/2016 TTC #1 since 04/2015 AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis 7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Jun19 FET BFP, due date 7th March 2020, DD born Feb20
Sep17 IVF1 - 1ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high) May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality) Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst) Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality) Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH) Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Sep17 - Pergoveris 10-17 Sep, Orgalutran 15-18 Sep, Ovitrelle 18 Sep, ER 20 Sep for 2 follies, 1 mature egg, fertilized, ET 1x 2d 4-cell embryo 22/09, 05/10 BFN Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
Re: TTGP Grad Check-in - November 2019
*How far along are you? 17 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? 4/11 April BMB
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? PINK!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We are naming her Lucy after my grandmother.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can’t believe I’m having a girl. We found out yesterday and I was so surprised and excited. We’re telling our family tonight, but they are all bugging me all day today trying to get me to say something early. Weirdos.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
*How far along are you? 2wks PP
*Which birth month board/due date? EDD was 10/23 but she arrived on 10/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Her name is Sage
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I'm sitting here with my rainbow and life just feels right. The losses were so so hard but this little girl, she was meant for our family ❤ Posting this final update is bittersweet. The road here was long an painful but so many of you were there to support me through it. This group (and TTCAL in particular) was a lifeboat to me and I love watching it continue to be for others. I am beyond thankful for you all and I am waiting anxiously to see more grads and more rainbows.
*How far along are you? 20w3d
*Which birth month board/due date? March 2020 3/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team We-Know-But-Aren't-Telling (Yet)
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I have a list! DH has strong preferences towards some of them & wants a "French/Cajun" middle name so baby has some sort of tie to Louisiana--and I'm like, baby will always have that tie bc their birth certificate will be from here even if we don't? And have different ideas about middle names, but I am... strongly against naming baby early.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We go to the ob's office tomorrow for our anatomy u/s, which I am excited about! Also, I can feel some movement for the first time--also excited about that. Rooting for all yall as always, and always happy to see who's recently graduated!
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
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
@prpl11butterfly ahhhhhh congratulations!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it was your due date already!!! Man, did that time fly! Sage sounds amazingly perfect and I am so very happy for you and your family!!
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.
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
*How far along are you? 12+5
*Which birth month board/due date? May
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Lavender! We found out we're having boy/girl twins.
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a list that we've kept for the last few years, but I'm nowhere near ready to seriously talk names. It doesn't feel real enough for that yet.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I miss you guys. A lot. I hardcore lurk, daily - especially the IF thread. I am rooting for you all so hard and really, really miss the support on this board. ❤❤❤
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.
*How far along are you? 25 weeks and 4 days.
*Which birth month board/due date? February BMB - DD 2/14
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team pink! Broke that boy streak on DH's side!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Carolyna Mae (nickname will be Callie)
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Also wanted to say I miss you guys like crazy. I am praying for my TTGP girls, always . Always creeping lol.
Edit: had to add a bold lol
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
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.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
*How far along are you? 28+6
*Which birth month board/due date? Jan bmb, edd is 1/22 but will likely be December
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Purple
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a boy name, finally. Still playing with the girls name.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Finally feeling secure that we will have two take home rainbows. Baby girl has had two huge growth spurts and is as healthy as can be.
End of Dec 2018– end of September 2019
*How far along are you? 9w + 3.
*Which birth month board/due date? June 7. I know, I KNOW. You hate the June board. 😂
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Can’t help but toss names between dh and me to see what might stick. I am super indecisive, so who knows?
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Oh man, I can’t stay away! I am rooting SO HARD for so many people on this board. I hope you know that my “love its” on posts are little hugs. I feel so weird clicking “love it” to heart aching updates, but I don’t want to cross any lines by saying anything. If I ever am causing you to feel negative in any way, please let me know. I can lurk more ninja-like if needed.💗
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? April - July 2019
*How far along are you? 20w+1d
*Which birth month board/due date? March BMB, 3/23
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? PINK!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Still plugging away on figuring out her name. At this rate, I hope we settle on something by the time she arrives. Haha
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I had my anatomy scan today and everything checked out great! I feel like I can FINALLY breathe and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. I can't believe I'm already half way. I miss the TTGP community a bunch. It's just such a special group of women. I'm always lurking and wishing for positive news for everyone.
**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 far along are you? 33 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date?
Due December 22nd
*Team Pink/Blue/Green?
Team blue!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it
He has so many names, but we finally settled with Jack. i didn’t originally want something so popular, but it just felt right.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I had an ultrasound last week, and he is measuring large (his head was 2 weeks ahead). My older kids were both tiny, (but with big heads) so I will be surprised if he is actually big.
I say this every month, but I really wish you ladies the best and hope to one day not recognize any names when I lurk.
Congratulations on the arrival of your baby girl @prpl11butterfly. Enjoy the snuggles.
It's amazing to me how quickly everyone's pregnancies seem to be going!
**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 far along are you? 17w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? April 2020/April 10
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Staying strong with green!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
we have a boy name and a girl name. Not sharing except with family!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Just anxiously awaiting our anatomy scan next week! We are so excited to see our sweet baby again since we haven’t seen it since 7 weeks for the initial heartbeat check. But overall everything is going great! Still stalking the hell out of the board to see you all begin this crazy emotional journey!
*How far along are you? 11+3
*Which birth month board/due date? May 23rd! (Not sure how I got on the June list 😄)
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
Zero idea. And DH is useless at this haha
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I feel like I still haven’t relaxed this pregnancy. PGAL brain is terrible. I can finally get the HB on the doppler regularly though so that eases to worry for about 5 minutes.
@begging4abump Your love its always make me smile! Sorry about the June hate 😂. You know we love you!
@begging4abump But we loooooove you!!! And all the love tits you give!! ♥️♥️
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.
*How far along are you? 24 weeks tomorrow!
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 20 EDD 02/28
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I'm almost 100% but we haven't said it to anyone yet
*How far along are you? 14w tomorrow!
*Which birth month board/due date? May 2020 / May 7
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue! But we're not telling anyone IRL.
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I think we might have one already, although MH won't commit this early. But I'm shocked because it took almost the whole 9 months to name DS1 and I thought for sure we'd never agree on another boy name. I'm a little bit sad I'll never get to use my girl name at this point, or dress a baby up in hair bow and tutus... but little boys are just the best. 💙
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Ditto to what @begging4abump said about love tits. I always feel odd love titting some of the tougher updates, but I want you all to feel my love somehow. I'm doing my best to lurk, especially the IF thread, but I can't always keep up. Just know I'm here rooting for you ladies, and I don't know where I'd be without everyone here... especially my TTCAL ladies. I miss you all so much and I'm so happy I'm recognizing fewer names on here lately. Let's get a mass exodus going soon, k? So many hugs to all!
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@ruby696 So exciting about b/g twins!!
@brookert615 Beautiful name!
@prpl11butterfly Aw so happy for you that you have your beautiful rainbow baby!! Congratulations!
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!
*How far along are you? 29+4
*Which birth month board/due date? January 18th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We finally picked a name! Eileen Althea. Eileen is after a wonderful woman in my MIL's life that was a better mother to her than her own birth mother. Althea is a Greek name meaning "healing" and we wanted to commemorate this as our rainbow baby somehow. I think she really was the thing that helped heal us after our MC in January.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can't remember if I updated any of you about my genetic heart condition. But I finally got a pre-surgery appointment scheduled for March 2020, with a surgery to implant an ICD either in April or May. I want to give myself at least 3 months to recover from birth before doing the surgery. Other than that, my health has been good during this pregnancy!
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
@holly321 I LOVE Jack! It's on my list, but I don't love it with my last name.
@shamrocandroll I feel you two boys being a little bittersweet
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Jan-July 19
*How far along are you? 22 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? March
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We're still working to come up with a short list. I don't think I'll be able to commit until I meet him. Wesley is my favorite name, but DH vetoed it. He's leaning towards Connor, but I can't get Oliver out of my head, despite its popularity.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I'm still lurking and rooting for everyone here! The grad posts make me SO happy!
Married: 10.15.16
DS BD: 8.20.17
TTC #2 1.1.19
BFP #2 7.3.19
EDD #2 3.13.20
*How far along are you? 24w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 2020 due 2/22
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I gave a list to H and he is calling the baby with all the names to see which one would work best. I am not under the impression that it's working
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Like everybody else, still lurking everyday and rooting for everyone. I can't believe some of you are this far along already. I felt like you announced yesterday.
10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml)
11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged
1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele
4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery
6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 Baby girl born 2/27/2020
7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
TTC #2
9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022
How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Aug 18- Monday lol
*How far along are you? 3w5d 😂
*Which birth month board/due date? July. Based on LMP 7/17
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Will find out
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Oh great we’ve talked about it so much already. Haha jk. Nowhere close to talking about that.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I just got my 2nd beta results and my levels doubled so I’ll go for an US on the 22nd. Just really, really hoping for good news! Also hoping all 3 eggs aren’t in there 😬 I still don’t believe I’m pregnant and like I said feel kinda weird posting here. Maybe next month will be more exciting. Like I said above, I miss all of you and am forever lurking...you can’t get rid of me that easily 😏
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Jan 19-Oct 19, off and on due to losses
*How far along are you? 4w5d ish EARLY
*Which birth month board/due date? July
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team Green, I don’t care (but DH leans blue a bit)
*How are you doing picking out a name? We’ve had a long list of options for months!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I had a third beta and everything is progressing nicely. I had an infertility consult scheduled for Nov 15 that we got to change to first OB, which feels great. Will likely be too early to see anything exciting but hoping to confirm the pregnancy is in the right place, progressing. Still doesn’t seem real! I feel like a cliche that a month after beginning the adoption process I’m pregnant. We’re going to continue down the adoption path, too, and welcome any babies that end up in our arms. Big hugs to everyone!! (I’m definitely still lurking and crossing my fingers for everyone testing soon)
*How far along are you? 13weeks!
*Which birth month board/due date? May 2020 / May 14
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? We find out December 19th!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We haven't even thought about names and probably will not until after the anatomy scan.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I've learned that PGAL brain really doesn't go away, even 4 years later. Last week, when I was 11+5 we couldn't pick up anything on the doppler or bedside ultrasound at my appointment. It was more just inconclusive because I have a tipped ute and we couldn't really see clearly. I anxiously waited 3 days to go in again and at 12+1 the bedside ultrasound picked the baby up right away. It was such a stressful time but I am so thankful things are ok so far.
This community is full of amazing women. I am always lurking and rooting for you all! I really hope to see a mass exodus soon!
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019*How far along are you? 7+4
*Which birth month board/due date? June BMB, June 21st
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. : PGAL brain probably won't allow me to think about this for a while.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I was waiting to post here until after my appt today. *TW* I had a pretty bad bleeding scare two weeks ago, and have been pretty much spotting off and on since my bfp. I had a really early U/S done after the bleeding and everything looked fine with the baby. But I've pretty much been on edge ever since. PGAL brain is the worst. But today I had another U/S with my RE and everything looked great with the baby still and there was a strong heartbeat.
I miss you guys! I lurk TTCAL and IF daily and am rooting for you all and really hoping to see the grad thread continue to blow up
TTC#1 - March 2013
BFP 8/9/13 - EDD 4/14/14 - DS born 4/23/14
TTC#2 November 2015
Dx: Secondary IF June 2016
Medicated IUI cycle#1- Clomid+IUI -1/15/17 -BFN
Break Mid 2017 - Resumed TTC December 2018
"She believed she could so she did..."
Medicated IUI cycle#2- Femara 5mg+IUI 12/22/18 - BFP 1/4/19 - MMC 2/1/19
Saline Sono 3/15/19 - All Clear!
Medicated IUI cycle#3- Femara 7.5mg+IUI 3/28/19-BFN
Medicated IUI cycle#4- Femara 5mg+Gonal F 50iu+IUI 4/27/19- BFP 5/11/19 - MMC 6/12/19 - D&C 6/14/19-
Incomplete M/C Repeat D&C - 7/3/19 -Testing concluded baby was genetically normal
Dx: Unexplained RPL July 2019 - Tested + as carrier for Usher Syndrome & Familial Mediterranean Fever
Saline Sono 8/7/19 - Mostly Clear! All systems go for IVF#1
But will need a repeat Saline Sono between ER and FET
IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol - 8/17/19
ER#1 8/27/19 - 12R, 6F, 4 biopsied+frozen! (3d5blasts + 1d6blast)- 2 PGS normal embabies!
Saline Sono 9/13/19 - All Clear! Onto FET Prep#1
FET#1 - 4AA -10/4/19 - BFP 10/14/19 - EDD - 6/21/20 -Beta#1-10dp5dt- 379 Beta#2-12dp5dt- 1007 Beta#3-14dp5dt- 2844
DD born 6/15/20
@rachelredhead I’m sorry if I am missing something but it looks like you posted for a month in February and then again for a month in October. I am very happy for you and I really hope this is your rainbow but that’s not 3 months unless I’m totally missing something. If I am then I am going to feel really bad but now that you posted in the grad thread too I need to know.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? July 2017 to June 2019, 2 full years
*How far along are you? 22+5
*Which birth month board/due date? March but not very active (more on PAIF board), due March 7th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink - first girl as our siblings all had boys so far!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. No “real” name decided yet. DH likes to tease me with ones he knows I won’t like! Our “working title” is still Ferrari (as she cost more than one!). It’s the best way to strike up a conversation about IF with people without too much pressure!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I am settling into the fact that no matter what milestone I get passed I will always find something to worry about. I’m being told this is all part of being a parent. Who knew IF would train me so well!!! I love my bump so damn much and this little girl moves so much and it is the best feeling ever.
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
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