Getting Pregnant
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Re: Lurkers?
I think it is hard to find a balance here because not everyone is in the same place, but if you are a grad who want grads to have more of a presence or if you want some more positivity then you should take it upon yourself to post more IMO.
To make you feel my love.
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"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seuss
"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seussdx: Unexplained IF (mild MFI)
TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN
IVF #1 (May 2013): Antagonist Protocol:24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
IVF #2 (August 2013): Lupron Stop Protocol:
28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
FET #1 (April 2014): transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
C.J. born 01/09/15
"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussMy Ovulation Chart
dx: Unexplained IF (mild MFI)
TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN
IVF #1 (May 2013): Antagonist Protocol:24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
IVF #2 (August 2013): Lupron Stop Protocol:
28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
FET #1 (April 2014): transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
C.J. born 01/09/15
I don't teach, but I work in a middle school. Our testing is over thankfully. You are a brave lady for taking on all those teenage hormones.
dx: Unexplained IF (mild MFI)
TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN
IVF #1 (May 2013): Antagonist Protocol:24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
IVF #2 (August 2013): Lupron Stop Protocol:
28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
FET #1 (April 2014): transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
C.J. born 01/09/15
I lurk from my phone now. I still can't log in from there (dude, @nestcayla, wtf?) and rarely use a computer at home.
But aside from that, I just don't really feel like I fit here anymore. I don't have the hope that so many get to have, and I truly only TTC a few times a year. It is just different.
I miss a lot of you. There are people here who I really, really like and wish we could be in touch more frequently (Bruins, Amanda, LL, I'm sure there are more). I want to continue to share my story with those who know it, and I want to follow yours. I just don't think this is really the place for me anymore.
And FWIW, I have no problem with grads posting. People have babies. I want my friends, IRL and here, to have that. Baby-related posts don't bother me.
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad spermTTC#2 4/14
A Parachute in an Oak Tree: A World of Love
TTC#2 4/14
A Parachute in an Oak Tree: A World of Love
Hi.
4/11- 12/11 Provera, 3 cycles clomid 50mg, all BFN (HSG-all clear)
Dec 2011 DH S/A shows zero count - dx Azoo
TESE 4/13/12 - Sperm found!! 5 viles frozen
IVF ICSI #1- (Lupron protocol) 5R 2F 2dt- 2DP & 4CF - BFFN
IVF ICSI #2- (Antagonist protocol) Started stims 7/26
ER 8/8 11R 9F 3dt - 9BF & 7BF (+HPT 8dp3dt)beta 1-184 beta 2- 1699 TWINS! EDD 5/1/13
LAP Transabdominal Cerclage - 4/15/13 only possibility of carrying my children to term
IVF ICSI #3.2- (Antagonist Protocol) 7/26 start stims (same day, a year later from J & Z's stim start date!)
ER - 8/7 19R 9F 3dt of 2 8BF embryos. (+ HPT 7dp3dt) Beta #1- 82.8 Beta #2- 821 Beta 3-7254
Colin born via c/s 4/7/14 (36w5d) 6lbs 14oz - 8 days in the NICU
TTC #2 - IVF 4 - July 2015 (Antagonist Protocol) 7/10 start stims
15R 8F 5dt of 1E blast grade BA & 1 blast to freeze!! (+hpt 6dp5dt)
beta #1-52 beta #2-62 Beta #3-6.5 - CP
FET - 9/18/15 (+hpt 5dp5dt) beta #1 -225.1 beta #2-2468 beta #3-21,352
10/29 - U/S shows 1 bean! HR 151 EDD 6/7/16 It's a BOY!
5/18/16 Jacob born via c/s (37w 1d) 9lbs .8oz 19in - 6 days in the NICU
Or a fan of electricity? I enjoy electricity, too! Welcome
Team Green to Team Pink! Baby A born
Here comes 2u2! Team Green to Team Blue! Baby L born
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Actually it's because my fiancé's initials are DC and after we're married mine would be AC. My fiancé likes the band AC/DC (although I'm pretty sure he likes electricity too because he's a nerd like that) but we both thought it was funny that together we'll be ACDC, so that's where it actually comes from. I do like the band AC/DC but I have other bands that I like more!
"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussBut also I am awkward and bad at friends, so I'm sure that has something to do with it for me as well.
This is me! Why couldn't this have happened on Tuesday when I had 0 clients! I was crazy busy yesterday and just now catching up. I love everyone one on here, but still sometimes feel like an outsider. That's probably just me though. I was called out last year, but it was something that should have happened. I made an ignorant statement that I really didn't mean. I do feel like I get support and have learned so much here. I like to hear grad stories and will lurk on gpm to check in! Just my two cents. I hope discussions and busier days like this continue!
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
My two cents: I've only been around since December-ish (although I lurked for a few months before making my official intro) so I can't comment on what the board was like prior to late last year.
Personally, I don't mind the baby tickers and pictures. I also wouldn't mind if grads wanted to mention their LO's in relevant conversation. It makes me happy to see people finally achieve their dreams of parenthood after I have been following their journey...be it naturally, medically-assisted, or through adoption. I think all should feel welcome. But I also feel though that posts strictly about pregnancy/babies like morning sickness, ultrasounds, baby showers, etc., should be posted in GPM out of respect for the women on this board.
That being said, I know I am still somewhat early in my journey and have not gone through what many women on this board have and because of that, I understand and respect others' needs for this to be a safe place where they are not bombared with pictures and posts of the very thing they want more than anything.
Currently on Metformin and Synthroid
EDD: 6.15.15
"I DO NOT love that you think so many things revolve around you. I know you're bitter. I get it. But I'm over your feelings." The best person on the internet ever!
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"