***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?
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)? About 5 months. Feb to July 2019.
*How far along are you? 26 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? April. 4/11.
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Her name is Lucy, after my grandmother, who was the best woman I’ve ever known.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I’m getting a fetal echocardiogram this month. I have a congenital heart condition that was diagnosed when I was 7 days old. I have had about a million echos in my life. I had no idea they could do fetal echos now. I’m kind of curious about how it will work. Otherwise, things are just moving along.
I’m shocked that it’s been so long since I left this board. I miss talking to you ladies every day. I’m always lurking and rooting for you all. I’ve got fingers crossed right now for good news from the IF ladies who had procedures the last few days. I keep hoping to see more announcements. IF isn’t fair and I’m so sorry to see so many still struggling, but I’m happy that I don’t recognize as many of you as I used to. Also, so sorry about the crazy Peggies lately. Is there something in the air?
@mercury94 it's that damn full moon coming on Friday 😆
But props to the Peggys for not posting anything during the 2 weeks of the holidays! I was half expecting someone to post "is this a Christmas miracle?"
*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
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? - Feb 19- Oct 19
*How far along are you? 16 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? - June BMB, 6/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. - completely clueless. Girls names are so much harder for me than boys.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Well DS and I found out Christmas morning that baby is girl! He’s very excited for his little sister. I’ve had the envelope from my RE since transfer day on 10/4. PGAL brain has been tough to shake but baby girl is doing good. Next up is Anatomy scan at the end of the month.
I still lurk often and am always rooting for my IF and TTCAL ladies. I’m sorry to see how many are struggling lately and sending you all hugs and prayers ❤️
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? About 2 years.
*How far along are you? 21 weeks.
*Which birth month board/due date? May 14th.
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Lavender
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We're pretty sure we have names, but we're not 100% committed. I feel like I won't know for sure until they're born.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We had our anatomy scan, which went well and I'm so relieved. I have a fetal echocardiogram next week, and assuming that goes well, I'm hoping I'll believe this is really happening. Part of me still has a hard time believing it.
Also, I miss you guys! I'm a super lurker (and probably speak up more than I should), but I'm just so invested in your journeys - especially the IF ladies. I am rooting so hard for each of you.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Started May 2018
*How far along are you? 28 weeks tomorrow ahhh third tri
*Which birth month board/due date? March BMB/ April 1
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? We do! Not sharing openly on TB yet ha
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Nope not really - but I wanna say holy cow the drive by's lately! much love to those of you who have to see that crap. Also I 100% got a hand slap for bringing back Nene, but she's worth it lol
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We are still pretty sure about it but are waiting until he is born to announce it.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Taking everything one day at a time and trying to silence the IF/PGAL brain.
I lurk a lot, mainly the IF thread and I'm cheering you all on. You all have been awesome with the Peggys especially the most recent one. As always if anyone has IF/IVF questions I am more than happy to help!
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
Hi girls!! I miss you so much! My BMB is fine and all, it's just not the same daily interactions as here.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Sept-Dec 2019
*How far along are you? 6w5d
*Which birth month board/due date? Aug BMB/ August 27th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have some names in mind but nothing serious until we find out baby's sex.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Had my first doctor's appt yesterday and even though it was too early to hear the baby's heartbeat, hubs and I could see it flickering on the screen. All measurements are on track.
I still lurk on occasion... did I mention I miss you girls?! I'm rooting so hard for all of you and keeping you in my thoughts. Woah is right to the Peggies... sheesh... sorry you girls had to deal with them back to back to back.
Me: 33 DH: 36 Dating 4/2008 Married 6/2016 TTC #1 9/2019 BFP 12/13/2019! EDD 8/27/2020 Baby Girl
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Dec '18 - Aug '19
*How far along are you? 22+5
*Which birth month board/due date? May 7
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? (secret) blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I think we have a name we both like, but I'm afraid to confirm with MH because last time he changed his mind at the 11th hour and we were back to the drawing board, haha. But I guess I should get him to commit before like April this time.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I really miss you ladies so much! I haven't found the same kind of bonds in my BMB as I had here (with the exception of the TTGP grads in there with me) and I wish I could still talk to all of you on a daily basis! I still lurk when I can, and want to see another grad explosion ASAP! I can't wait for the day I don't recognize any names on here anymore. Also, big hugs to you all for all the Peggy posts you've been hit with lately. Especially that last one. Woof.
**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
I’m reading through all of these and remembering how someone suggested a private group for TTGP grads a while back. I’m totally thinking about creating one. My BMB is super sweet and there are some great ladies there, but I miss my friends. This place, you people, we’re in the trenches together, you know? You get really dependent on TTGP when this journey puts you down. It’s hard to only interact here (or when I’m hardcore lurking on your BMBs because I miss you.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? August 2018 - June 2019
*How far along are you? 33w3d 😱 I can't believe I am having a baby next month (if she's on time).
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 2020 due 02/22/2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have 2 first names and can't decide. It looks like we'll be waiting to see her before we decide.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I am stalking the IF thread every week. Hopefully we hear some good news soon!
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).
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 6 months (May 2019-Nov 2019)
*How far along are you? 9w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? August 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Should find out by the end of the month
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Haven’t even discussed any. We have a name for a girl but no boy name or middle names. No point in discussing until we know, ya know?
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Had my first ultrasound last week and it was a mixed bag of emotions for us.
**TW loss mentioned/vanishing twin***
We were so thrilled to see one healthy baby with a strong heartbeat but as the ultrasound progressed a second yolk sac was discovered. This pregnancy started as a twin pregnancy but the twin must have passed around 5/6 weeks. The baby was already gone and second yolk sac was starting to collapse. It was a lot to learn at once and process. I was sad to think we lost another little one and felt guilty for relief that there was at least one still going strong.
Google has, for the first time ever, been reassuring about the outcomes of the surviving twin so I will place my faith in google and God 😂
I miss everyone here. I lurk daily and cheer you all on when you have successes and mourn with you with your BFNs and failed cycles. I want so badly for everyone to get their THB and I hope you all know you’re getting virtual cheers and good vibes from my corner of the world 💗
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? January 2019-August 2019
*How far along are you? 26w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? April BMB/April 10
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a boy name and a girl name. William Allan and Elizabeth Mae.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
I still can’t believe I’m a grad! 🤣😂 baby has started moving and kicking on the regular, which is weird but awesome! Birthing classes are 100% terrifying.
Anyway, I continually stalk and watch for some new grads! I’m rooting for you all!
@tyrion_ ugh I am so so sorry for the loss of one of the twins. I can only imagine the mixed bag of emotions you are right now. Sending you love!
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.
Hi ladies! @mercury94, I love the idea of a private TTGP grad group.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? April-July 2019
*How far along are you? 29 weeks
*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. We have her name picked, but I'm superstitious and won't share until baby girl arrives.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is going. It's bittersweet as it's going to be my last.
I want to say that I miss everyone on TTGP and like the other women already expressed, BMBs just don't have the same feel as the TTGP board. I'm lurking almost daily and wishing nothing, but the best for each of you❤️
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
Wow @tyrion_ that must have been one very emotional appointment. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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
@mercury94 as far as your fetal echo question it's just a specialized ultrasound that looks VERY closely at the different areas of the heart. I don't remember exactly how long it takes but it's on the longer side. I hope it goes well for you! If you have any more questions about the fetal echo process feel free to send me a message! @ruby696 that goes for you too! I hope it goes well! Fingers crossed for you! @tyrion_ I'm glad you have a LO with a strong heartbeat. I'm so sorry to hear about their twin. I understand being a mixed bag of emotions right now. Sending you lots of love!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Sept 18 - April? May? 19
*How far along are you? 3 weeks pp
*Which birth month board/due date? Jan bmb, edd of 1/22
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Purple
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Nicholas Callen and Hannah Louise
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Nicholas and Hannah joined us earthside on December 16th, 5 weeks early due to my water breaking and placental abruption in Hannah’s sac. I drove myself to the hospital and was rushed into an emergency csection. Within an hour and a half of my water breaking, the babies were born. They spent 2+ weeks in the nicu and finally came home this past week. We are overjoyed, over tired but beyond thankful they are here safe and healthy. I never thought I would get to this point and beyond thankful for this group. The IF and loss ladies that I spent time with really made a difference in my journey. I lurk way more than what is healthy and always hoping I see a mass exodus in the grad thread. I love that I’m not recognizing as many people and hoping extra hard for good news from the IF and loss ladies.
Oh @kbrown2385!!! I am tearing up reading your update, with happy tears!! I am so very happy for you, friend!!! ♥️♥️♥️ Congratulations on your two new littles!!! Xoxo
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.
Ahhhhh!!! Congratulations to you @kbrown2385. I'm glad your babies are finally home💙💗
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)? August 2018 - June 2019
*How far along are you? 35 weeks on Friday!
*Which birth month board/due date? February 2020 and 2/14 DD
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We are naming her Carolyna Mae
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? DH and I have been trying to get a house for what seems like forever. We found a home... put multiple offers on it and finally got an accepted offer last week! Closing date will be February 28th! In other news I know I probably sound like a broken record but always lurking and love-titting. Hoping to see you ladies to blow up that grad thread with your THBs! ❤️
Sorry that was me above! Signed into the wrong acct.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 10/17-04/19
*How far along are you? 2 weeks PP
*Which birth month board/due date? January 20/January 4th was my due date
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We named her Mila.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I ended up being induced at 38w3days due to high blood pressure. She arrived on Christmas Eve and we are over the moon excited she is finally here. I was extremely nervous to be induced due to horror stories of more pain, c sections etc. labor was 11 hours and I pushed for 50 minutes before she was out! I haven’t been active on my bmb but still lurk here occasionally. Miss you ladies!
TTC journey in spoiler
Me: 29 | DH: 31 Married: 08/2016 TTC: 10/2017 IUI #1-3 BFN IVF 11/2018- 23 eggs retrieved, 16 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI with 7 embryos making it to freeze FET #1 02/2019 BFN FET #2 4/19 BFP!!!!! EDD 1/4/20
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 2 years July 2017 to June 2019
*How far along are you? 31+4 (I ask myself every day how the hell we got to this point - feels like yesterday we were prepping for the FET!)
*Which birth month board/due date? 7th March - March BMB but i pretty much only lurk by this point
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We think we might have a first name, but will wait until we see her to finally decide. We are really struggling on a middle name however... Our “working title” is still Ferrari - and it really is a great ice breaker into talking about our IF journey, as well as causing great amusement when people think we might actually call her that!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We do have an “eviction” date planned unless she decides to try to come earlier - you never know as she has pretty strong opinions on a lot of things already!!!
I’m already off work because of the risks we have - which you might think is relaxing but we’re having major building work in the house so it’s pretty noisy!
I try not to jump in too much, but please do reach out for IF, IVF clotting or autoimmune related issues - I am only where I am now because other grads and vets helped me out. Happy to do the same for others.
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
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? May 2018-May 2019, 12 months
*How far along are you? 38+4
*Which birth month board/due date? Jan 2020 / Jan 18th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Her name is Eileen Althea 😊
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Just looking forward to having this precious baby girl. My last appointment I had progressed a bit, enough to consider a non-pitocin induction if I am getting close to 41 weeks without going into labor. Hospital bags are halfway packed and I'm doing all the walking and sex and bouncing on my labor ball to get her to come.
@marebear15 I can't believe you are due any day/week now!!! I feel like you just announced you were KU!!
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- November 2019
*How far along are you? 12+5
*Which birth month board/due date? 7/17, July BMB
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out soon!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a couple contenders (aka the names I’ve always liked) but probably won’t discuss seriously until we know the sex
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I just finished up my first OB appt which was weird in the waiting room. I wish I could wear a shirt or something saying that it was a struggle to get here, being pregnant after IF is weird. Everything looks good with baby though, we got to hear the HB for the first time, and I’m starting to let myself get a little excited and believe this might happen. I miss you ladies more than you know and lurk here way more than I look at my BMB. I’m rooting for all of my friends still here, especially those in the IF thread! I hope for good news for everyone soon ❤️ if you ever need to talk, my inbox is always open! Also really looking forward to this TTGP memories thread if it happens 😂
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? April-Sept '19
*How far along are you? 21+6
*Which birth month board/due date? May BMB, May 14
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? BLUE!
*How are you doing picking out a name? We just found out on Christmas morning that we are team blue, we have the name Lincoln on our list from last time around. I'm trying to get DH to be open to more names, but he seems pretty set on Lincoln. I'm not sure that I'm as in love with it as I once was.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I'm just excited to finally be feeling some movement (anterior placenta). I'm nervous about how fast this next half is going to go and trying to get everything ready before hand!
I still lurk and root for all of you ladies! Also the drive by's have been insane. Whenever I see that many I actually look up when the next full moon is knowing it has got to be soon.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? late Nov. 2018-early July 2019, skip a month/so
*How far along are you? 29w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? March 2020 / 3/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finally told my parents on xmas, so telling yall now... pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I think we've narrowed it down to three names--I have a longer list, but three of them are the ones we keep returning to. I'm not opposed to an entirely different name coming up and our loving it, though, so--who knows! I think I know what her name is if she is born on my birthday, at the least--which is 5 days after my due date. DH's bday is 8 after the due date, and I think I know what he'd pick too. (I said if she's born on either of our birthdays, we get to pick.) At the same time, I want to meet her before she gets a name--that seems important to me.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I recommended this board to someone recently for the first time, a fellow writer on twitter, who had a bad experience with a TTGP fb group. IDK if she's here/yet, but I know this is the right place for her, and I felt like it was sort of an honor to be able to recommend TTGP. Like an unknown beach on a tropical island somewhere that is hard to find, but once you're there you're like, oh, this is the place. Thanks for being that place.
@ruby696@mercury94 hope the fetal echocardiograms go well. Will be thinking about you both and anxiously awaiting updates on next month's grad check-in (I'd love to say I'll be lurking but I barely have enough time to lurk TTGP these days sadly). @tyrion_ oh goodness, that's a lot of information to digest all at once. Sending you hugs for your healthy babe and for the loss of the twin. @kbrown2385 ahhh! I love the names. Congratulations friend! @brookert615 you finally got a house!!!! Congrats! Also, howwww are you already 35wks? I feel like you just graduated last week. @marebear15 you're almost there! Good luck with L&D, wishing little Eileen a safe journey to come meet her parents and her big sister! @b_1029 SO freaking excited for you to hear that HB! @kagesstarshroom that last line hit me right in the feels. Oh how I miss you! yay team pink, I can't believe you're already in your 3rd tri!
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)? Jan-July 2019
*How far along are you? 31 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? March 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We'll decide when we meet him. I can't commit until then.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? It's hard to believe I probably only have one more check-in! Always lurking, rooting for you ladies, and shooting down the Peggies!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Jan 2019 - Sept 2019 with some dabbling before that
*How far along are you? 20+6
*Which birth month board/due date? May BMB / May 23rd
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Bad. Still so bad. No real ideas. But I have a piece of paper with about 25 girl names and 25 boy names 😂
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We had our anatomy scan over break and everything looked good! They couldn’t get all the images needed of the cord because baby kept moving so much. We’ll be going back for a repeat scan close to 28 weeks at the end of February.
My anxiety this pregnancy has been through the roof for some reason so I’m very thankful to be feeling movement regularly and help me calm my negative thoughts!
I miss you all and still hop over every once in awhile! Wishing you all the best and good luck! IF and loss sucks and this community got me through and continues to keep me going without going insane! ❤️
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 16-18 months
*How far along are you? 27 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? April 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Savannah
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We are buying a house and are set to close on Feb 19th. It is perfect and our dream home so I'm very excited. We're also getting our house ready to sell so my head is currently spinning with all the things to do. I have my glucose screening next week which I'm praying I pass. Other than that everything has been going pretty well. Thinking of all of you, especially those in the IF threads.
Re: TTGP Grad Check-in - January 2020
*How far along are you? 26 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? April. 4/11.
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Her name is Lucy, after my grandmother, who was the best woman I’ve ever known.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I’m getting a fetal echocardiogram this month. I have a congenital heart condition that was diagnosed when I was 7 days old. I have had about a million echos in my life. I had no idea they could do fetal echos now. I’m kind of curious about how it will work. Otherwise, things are just moving along.
I’m shocked that it’s been so long since I left this board. I miss talking to you ladies every day. I’m always lurking and rooting for you all. I’ve got fingers crossed right now for good news from the IF ladies who had procedures the last few days. I keep hoping to see more announcements. IF isn’t fair and I’m so sorry to see so many still struggling, but I’m happy that I don’t recognize as many of you as I used to. Also, so sorry about the crazy Peggies lately. Is there something in the air?
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
But props to the Peggys for not posting anything during the 2 weeks of the holidays! I was half expecting someone to post "is this a Christmas miracle?"
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
*How far along are you? 16 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? - June BMB, 6/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. - completely clueless. Girls names are so much harder for me than boys.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
Well DS and I found out Christmas morning that baby is girl! He’s very excited for his little sister. I’ve had the envelope from my RE since transfer day on 10/4. PGAL brain has been tough to shake but baby girl is doing good. Next up is Anatomy scan at the end of the month.
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
*How far along are you? 21 weeks.
*Which birth month board/due date? May 14th.
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Lavender
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We're pretty sure we have names, but we're not 100% committed. I feel like I won't know for sure until they're born.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We had our anatomy scan, which went well and I'm so relieved. I have a fetal echocardiogram next week, and assuming that goes well, I'm hoping I'll believe this is really happening. Part of me still has a hard time believing it.
Also, I miss you guys! I'm a super lurker (and probably speak up more than I should), but I'm just so invested in your journeys - especially the IF ladies. I am rooting so hard for each of you.
*How far along are you? 28 weeks tomorrow ahhh third tri
*Which birth month board/due date? March BMB/ April 1
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? We do! Not sharing openly on TB yet ha
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Nope not really - but I wanna say holy cow the drive by's lately! much love to those of you who have to see that crap. Also I 100% got a hand slap for bringing back Nene, but she's worth it lol
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
*How far along are you? 32+5
*Which birth month board/due date? EDD 02/27 BMB 02/20
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We are still pretty sure about it but are waiting until he is born to announce it.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Sept-Dec 2019
*How far along are you? 6w5d
*Which birth month board/due date? Aug BMB/ August 27th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have some names in mind but nothing serious until we find out baby's sex.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Had my first doctor's appt yesterday and even though it was too early to hear the baby's heartbeat, hubs and I could see it flickering on the screen. All measurements are on track.
I still lurk on occasion... did I mention I miss you girls?! I'm rooting so hard for all of you and keeping you in my thoughts. Woah is right to the Peggies... sheesh... sorry you girls had to deal with them back to back to back.
Dating 4/2008
Married 6/2016
TTC #1 9/2019
BFP 12/13/2019!
EDD 8/27/2020 Baby Girl
*How far along are you? 22+5
*Which birth month board/due date? May 7
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? (secret) blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I think we have a name we both like, but I'm afraid to confirm with MH because last time he changed his mind at the 11th hour and we were back to the drawing board, haha. But I guess I should get him to commit before like April this time.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I really miss you ladies so much! I haven't found the same kind of bonds in my BMB as I had here (with the exception of the TTGP grads in there with me) and I wish I could still talk to all of you on a daily basis! I still lurk when I can, and want to see another grad explosion ASAP! I can't wait for the day I don't recognize any names on here anymore. Also, big hugs to you all for all the Peggy posts you've been hit with lately. Especially that last one. Woof.
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
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
*How far along are you? 33w3d 😱 I can't believe I am having a baby next month (if she's on time).
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 2020 due 02/22/2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have 2 first names and can't decide. It looks like we'll be waiting to see her before we decide.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I am stalking the IF thread every week. Hopefully we hear some good news soon!
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 far along are you? 9w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? August 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Should find out by the end of the month
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Haven’t even discussed any. We have a name for a girl but no boy name or middle names. No point in discussing until we know, ya know?
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Had my first ultrasound last week and it was a mixed bag of emotions for us.
I miss everyone here. I lurk daily and cheer you all on when you have successes and mourn with you with your BFNs and failed cycles. I want so badly for everyone to get their THB and I hope you all know you’re getting virtual cheers and good vibes from my corner of the world 💗
*How far along are you? 26w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? April BMB/April 10
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
We have a boy name and a girl name. William Allan and Elizabeth Mae.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
@tyrion_ ugh I am so so sorry for the loss of one of the twins. I can only imagine the mixed bag of emotions you are right now. Sending you love!
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)? April-July 2019
*How far along are you? 29 weeks
*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. We have her name picked, but I'm superstitious and won't share until baby girl arrives.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is going. It's bittersweet as it's going to be my last.
I want to say that I miss everyone on TTGP and like the other women already expressed, BMBs just don't have the same feel as the TTGP board. I'm lurking almost daily and wishing nothing, but the best for each of you❤️
**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
**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
@ruby696 that goes for you too! I hope it goes well! Fingers crossed for you!
@tyrion_ I'm glad you have a LO with a strong heartbeat. I'm so sorry to hear about their twin. I understand being a mixed bag of emotions right now. Sending you lots of love!
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
*How far along are you? 3 weeks pp
*Which birth month board/due date? Jan bmb, edd of 1/22
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Purple
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Nicholas Callen and Hannah Louise
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Nicholas and Hannah joined us earthside on December 16th, 5 weeks early due to my water breaking and placental abruption in Hannah’s sac. I drove myself to the hospital and was rushed into an emergency csection. Within an hour and a half of my water breaking, the babies were born. They spent 2+ weeks in the nicu and finally came home this past week. We are overjoyed, over tired but beyond thankful they are here safe and healthy. I never thought I would get to this point and beyond thankful for this group. The IF and loss ladies that I spent time with really made a difference in my journey. I lurk way more than what is healthy and always hoping I see a mass exodus in the grad thread. I love that I’m not recognizing as many people and hoping extra hard for good news from the IF and loss ladies.
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.
**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
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
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
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
*How far along are you? 35 weeks on Friday!
*Which birth month board/due date? February 2020 and 2/14 DD
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Team pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We are naming her Carolyna Mae
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? DH and I have been trying to get a house for what seems like forever. We found a home... put multiple offers on it and finally got an accepted offer last week! Closing date will be February 28th! In other news I know I probably sound like a broken record but always lurking and love-titting. Hoping to see you ladies to blow up that grad thread with your THBs! ❤️
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
*How far along are you? 2 weeks PP
*Which birth month board/due date? January 20/January 4th was my due date
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We named her Mila.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I ended up being induced at 38w3days due to high blood pressure. She arrived on Christmas Eve and we are over the moon excited she is finally here. I was extremely nervous to be induced due to horror stories of more pain, c sections etc. labor was 11 hours and I pushed for 50 minutes before she was out! I haven’t been active on my bmb but still lurk here occasionally. Miss you ladies!
Married: 08/2016
TTC: 10/2017
IUI #1-3 BFN
IVF 11/2018- 23 eggs retrieved, 16 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI with 7 embryos making it to freeze
FET #1 02/2019 BFN
FET #2 4/19 BFP!!!!! EDD 1/4/20
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 2 years July 2017 to June 2019
*How far along are you? 31+4 (I ask myself every day how the hell we got to this point - feels like yesterday we were prepping for the FET!)
*Which birth month board/due date? 7th March - March BMB but i pretty much only lurk by this point
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We think we might have a first name, but will wait until we see her to finally decide. We are really struggling on a middle name however... Our “working title” is still Ferrari - and it really is a great ice breaker into talking about our IF journey, as well as causing great amusement when people think we might actually call her that!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We do have an “eviction” date planned unless she decides to try to come earlier - you never know as she has pretty strong opinions on a lot of things already!!!
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
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
*How far along are you? 38+4
*Which birth month board/due date? Jan 2020 / Jan 18th
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Her name is Eileen Althea 😊
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Just looking forward to having this precious baby girl. My last appointment I had progressed a bit, enough to consider a non-pitocin induction if I am getting close to 41 weeks without going into labor. Hospital bags are halfway packed and I'm doing all the walking and sex and bouncing on my labor ball to get her to come.
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? 12+5
*Which birth month board/due date? 7/17, July BMB
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finding out soon!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We have a couple contenders (aka the names I’ve always liked) but probably won’t discuss seriously until we know the sex
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I just finished up my first OB appt which was weird in the waiting room. I wish I could wear a shirt or something saying that it was a struggle to get here, being pregnant after IF is weird. Everything looks good with baby though, we got to hear the HB for the first time, and I’m starting to let myself get a little excited and believe this might happen.
I miss you ladies more than you know and lurk here way more than I look at my BMB. I’m rooting for all of my friends still here, especially those in the IF thread! I hope for good news for everyone soon ❤️ if you ever need to talk, my inbox is always open! Also really looking forward to this TTGP memories thread if it happens 😂
@tyrion_ I'm sorry for your loss.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? April-Sept '19
*How far along are you? 21+6
*Which birth month board/due date? May BMB, May 14
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? BLUE!
*How are you doing picking out a name? We just found out on Christmas morning that we are team blue, we have the name Lincoln on our list from last time around. I'm trying to get DH to be open to more names, but he seems pretty set on Lincoln. I'm not sure that I'm as in love with it as I once was.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I'm just excited to finally be feeling some movement (anterior placenta). I'm nervous about how fast this next half is going to go and trying to get everything ready before hand!
I still lurk and root for all of you ladies! Also the drive by's have been insane. Whenever I see that many I actually look up when the next full moon is knowing it has got to be soon.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019*How far along are you? 29w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? March 2020 / 3/21
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Finally told my parents on xmas, so telling yall now... pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I think we've narrowed it down to three names--I have a longer list, but three of them are the ones we keep returning to. I'm not opposed to an entirely different name coming up and our loving it, though, so--who knows! I think I know what her name is if she is born on my birthday, at the least--which is 5 days after my due date. DH's bday is 8 after the due date, and I think I know what he'd pick too. (I said if she's born on either of our birthdays, we get to pick.) At the same time, I want to meet her before she gets a name--that seems important to me.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I recommended this board to someone recently for the first time, a fellow writer on twitter, who had a bad experience with a TTGP fb group. IDK if she's here/yet, but I know this is the right place for her, and I felt like it was sort of an honor to be able to recommend TTGP. Like an unknown beach on a tropical island somewhere that is hard to find, but once you're there you're like, oh, this is the place. Thanks for being that place.
@tyrion_ oh goodness, that's a lot of information to digest all at once. Sending you hugs for your healthy babe and for the loss of the twin.
@kbrown2385 ahhh! I love the names. Congratulations friend!
@brookert615 you finally got a house!!!! Congrats! Also, howwww are you already 35wks? I feel like you just graduated last week.
@marebear15 you're almost there! Good luck with L&D, wishing little Eileen a safe journey to come meet her parents and her big sister!
@b_1029 SO freaking excited for you to hear that HB!
@kagesstarshroom that last line hit me right in the feels. Oh how I miss you! yay team pink, I can't believe you're already in your 3rd tri!
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
Hi from (formerly) July!
so glad to hear all going well for you and wishing you all the best going forward
@kbrown2385 @kobrien827 Congrats on your births!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Jan-July 2019
*How far along are you? 31 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? March 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We'll decide when we meet him. I can't commit until then.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? It's hard to believe I probably only have one more check-in! Always lurking, rooting for you ladies, and shooting down the Peggies!
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? 20+6
*Which birth month board/due date? May BMB / May 23rd
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
Bad. Still so bad. No real ideas. But I have a piece of paper with about 25 girl names and 25 boy names 😂
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
We had our anatomy scan over break and everything looked good! They couldn’t get all the images needed of the cord because baby kept moving so much. We’ll be going back for a repeat scan close to 28 weeks at the end of February.
I miss you all and still hop over every once in awhile! Wishing you all the best and good luck! IF and loss sucks and this community got me through and continues to keep me going without going insane! ❤️
*How far along are you? 27 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? April 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Savannah
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We are buying a house and are set to close on Feb 19th. It is perfect and our dream home so I'm very excited. We're also getting our house ready to sell so my head is currently spinning with all the things to do. I have my glucose screening next week which I'm praying I pass. Other than that everything has been going pretty well. Thinking of all of you, especially those in the IF threads.