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?
June 20:
@begging4abump, @hanshotfirst77
July 20:
@b_1029
August 20:
@tyrion_, @ziggymama06
September 20:
@NYTino24 , @jennifer_louise
October 20:
@babyodo
November 20:
@krystrist2014
December 20:
@feather_heather
, @tryingktogku , @dobiemom11 , @the_road_to_oz , @mindyb2019
January 21:
@whitealbum29
February 21:
@pom9207
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
Re: TTGP Grad Check-In July
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? August 2018-November 2019
*How far along are you? 37+5
*Which birth month board/due date? 7/17, July BMB but it has been dead for a while
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We actually finally have one! But we aren’t sharing until she’s born.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I just can’t believe we are almost at the finish line. I feel like I just found out about the pregnancy and was saying goodbye here. Time is so weird, especially during this wacky quarantine etc time. Everything is looking good with baby girl, just wondering when she’ll decide to make her grand appearance.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Sept 2018 - Nov 2019
This baby boy has still got no name! It's okay, though, we have a little list and I feel like we're getting closer.
This summer is a little weird, y'all. The unrest, pandemic, and monotony definitely makes time go by in a weird way. I miss chatting with my TTGP ladies about it. Still stalking every day (when TB isn't all glitchy) and rooting so hard for you all!
*How far along are you? 16w6d
*Which birth month board/due date? December 2020 - DD 12/11/2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Nothing is official, and I still just call her Baby Girl, but DH is already calling her Charlotte!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I have my anatomy scan, a fetal echo, and an echo on my own heart in two weeks. My cardiac issues can be genetic, so I'm very anxious/nervous to see how her heart looks. They also need to keep an eye on my heart in each trimester to make sure it's adapting to the pregnancy okay.
I'm so glad to see that procedures are starting back up for the IF ladies! Wishing you all the best of luck and leaving a little spring baby hype below for everyone!
I really can't believe how time is flying by!!!
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? - 2 weeks PP
*Which birth month board/due date? June 21st but she was born at 39+1 on 6/15
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. - Her name is Hannah Elizabeth ❤️
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
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
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
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? 15 weeks today.
*Which birth month board/due date? 12/24, Dec BMB
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Found out it was Blue 💙
*How are you doing picking out a name? Haven't even gone there.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? To be honest, this pregnancy has been a nightmare and an emotional rollercoaster. I got my NIPT reuslts back a few weeks ago and it wasn't good unfortunately. The results came back as my baby having a high risk for T21 Downs syndrome 😭 First my MC with my first pregnancy and now this. I feel very heartbroken and like I cant catch a break with anything good. Its been a tough time for my DH and I and many tears have been shed. Had my Amniocentesis today at the womens hospital and that was legit the worst thing I have ever experienced in my life!! It was F#$king horrible and painful and i never want to go through that again. So many problems went wrong with the test today and they had to keep stabbing me over and over with the needle multiple times with multiple doctors as they couldn't get the amniotic fluid out. There were problems with the baby on the ultrasound they said and my baby looks sick. They said the babys skin is swollen which means it has problems with the lymphatic system and has hydrops fatalis which occurs when large amounts of fluid build up in the babys tissue and organs which is causing the swelling and also the heart isnt good. The membranes in the sac weren't good either and were separated and the brain showed the markers for a baby with Downs syndrome as well. They said with the issues that it's more then likely that the babys heart will stop beating before my next ultrasound and there would be complications. It was a really tough emotional day for myself and my hubby. I will get my results back in 2-3 days from the amnio and know 100 percent what's wrong. I've been praying for my miracle to happen for this baby but things just keep getting worse so with that being said it's not going to make it either way and will have to have an D&E procedure in the next week or so. I guess I'll be seeing you ladies back in TTGP alot sooner then I thought. 🥺😭 I miss and love you all ❤ I hope you guys will have me back. Sorry I wrote a novel.
*How far along are you? 15.5 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? Dec 20
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? We will find out in August, but my mother's intuition thinks boy.
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
Havent even started. It took us six months to agree on a name for the dog, so we could be in trouble. Waiting to see which team we are on in hopes of narrowing the field.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Wishing all you ladies the best and hoping for some grads soon. I have been lurking and miss you guys! Stay strong and amazing!
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
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
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
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.
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023
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*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 9 months (May '19 to Feb. '20)
*How far along are you? 25 weeks today
*Which birth month board/due date? Oct 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? PINK!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Putting it in a spoiler because it's kinda unique and the internet is forever.
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
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
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
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
*How far along are you? 14 w 4 days
*Which birth month board/due date? Dec, due date is Dec 31. We will be delivering at 37 weeks, so probably closer to dec 10. That’s been kinda a mental thing honestly because like 20 weeks isn’t halfway- it’s like 18.5. So I’m trying to mentally plan around that.
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
her name will be Claire-Ellen Ruth or Ruthie. Pending the middle name on clearance from my MIL - Ruth is her sister who passed away unexpectedly in a car wreck and we want to make sure she’s on board with that. Claire is my grandma and Ellen is my great aunt who was like a grandma (my actual grandma on that side is fairly useless, and didn’t actually raise my mother for half her life) and my mom is Mary-Ellen so her first name honors all the important women in my life in one swoop. And it’s different but not so different she’ll be constantly spelling it / correcting pronouncing it
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
Still on the struggle bus with HG, but doing better than I was with my son. My son the doctor didn’t treat it and told me to “buck up” and I ended up with cascading issues (including multiple organ failure) so I’m doing a lot better than last time.
cardiologist this Thursday! FX for a normal heart (I had one sided enlargement last time)
as long as my heart stays normal we’ve decided to go for a VBAC induction.
@babyodo how are you over halfway?!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? March-October 2019, February-May 2020
*How far along are you? 13 weeks 3 days
*Which birth month board/due date? January 2021, 1/8
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Found out last week thru NIPT that we are team pink! I was surprised!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. It's still so early but I think we are kind of set on a first name. SO wants it to be Beverly for his late mom and I was like "uhhh" at first but sat with it and now think it's kind of cool that it's not commonly given but also not unfamiliar. It sounds sweet and wholesome to me and reminds me of Beverly Cleary. SO had the idea to tell my mom last night and I'm thinking we shouldn't tell anyone else in person...she was like "that IS uncommon!" and I think, like me, she needs to get used to the idea. I think it made SO a little worried. We need to be more tight-lipped (except at The Bump of course)! I still think it's a cool, solid and interesting name tho!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We're kind of planning our small wedding which is now an outdoor, socially distanced event for like 20 people in October at our family house....but I'm still anxious about even going ahead with that. I really don't want to be irresponsible. I'm taking Covid super seriously and I don't want to blow it! We'll see...
Always thinking of (and stalking) you strong and lovely ladies! FX for lots of good news this summer!!
*How far along are you? 20w4d
*Which birth month board/due date? N20 11/19/20
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue 💙
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Quentin Kennedy
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Doing well. Just wanted to say I’m lurking every day and sending all the positive vibes to you all. FX for a mass exodus soon!