Trying to Get Pregnant
keikilove
member
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 would like. Once you're ready, feel free to jump into any of our daily/weekly threads to participate 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.):
Newbie Intros w/o 12.9
keikilove
member
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 would like. Once you're ready, feel free to jump into any of our daily/weekly threads to participate 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.):
Re: Newbie Intros w/o 12.9
How many months have you been TTC?: 15 months
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: started out with just a bunch of sex, then began upping the ante with an Ava bracelet/charting in FF, SMEP and ovulation sticks. Got testing done for me and SO in the spring just to rule anything out, then gave myself the summer to keep trying. Wasn’t successful, so started IUI in August. Just found out today that my 4th IUI was not successful, so will be moving on to IVF next, after taking a break from treatments for the holidays and figuring out how to pay for everything.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I am married with one 3.5 year old and no pets (yet). I love yoga and walking, I am an avid reader and podcast listener, and am actively looking for a hobby to get me through this time that is not focused on fertility treatments. Ideas welcome!
I’m looking forward to connecting with people who are going through similar things and learning from everyone! Thanks for having me.
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?: 8
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: temping and charting with a bunch of apps, trying to time out when we’re trying. Just starting with the temping last month.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): one kid, one dog, love to knit and listen to podcasts. Thought I’d be a one and done mom but at some point decided I did want another one. SO was always good with one more or just the one. Due to employment issues we’ve waited what feels like a long time and not having any luck so far.
I've tried a couple other forums but none were the right fit. They all seem to just be flooded with bfp posts and anything else was overshadowed. Was glad to see the rules here.