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Decisions being made in the Flamingo household (long)
After much discussion and soul-searching, Mr. Flamingo and I made the decision late last week to stop TTC and pursue adoption.
We are going to take a break from baby-related things for a few months and then hopefully start the process in early 2014. We are also planning a move around March and don't want to be in the midst of a home study until after we move. In the meantime we are going to do some research, save money as much as possible, and just enjoy being married. We are also planning on using BC in the meantime to avoid repeating the cycle of pg/loss while in the adoption process. We aren't saying never to bio children, but for the foreseeable future it is off the table. We have also both struggled with depression as a result of our 3T issues and need some time to grieve our losses and get used to not TTC anymore.
We are most likely going to pursue domestic infant adoption, but are keeping an open mind to other possibilities.
I know the road ahead is likely long and will come with it's own bumps and setbacks, but for now I am relieved. I always dreamed of adopting someday, and although it's coming about it a different way than I imagined it would, I am still excited for what's ahead.
I love this board and can't imagine leaving. I hope to stick around and chat and offer support where I can.
We are going to take a break from baby-related things for a few months and then hopefully start the process in early 2014. We are also planning a move around March and don't want to be in the midst of a home study until after we move. In the meantime we are going to do some research, save money as much as possible, and just enjoy being married. We are also planning on using BC in the meantime to avoid repeating the cycle of pg/loss while in the adoption process. We aren't saying never to bio children, but for the foreseeable future it is off the table. We have also both struggled with depression as a result of our 3T issues and need some time to grieve our losses and get used to not TTC anymore.
We are most likely going to pursue domestic infant adoption, but are keeping an open mind to other possibilities.
I know the road ahead is likely long and will come with it's own bumps and setbacks, but for now I am relieved. I always dreamed of adopting someday, and although it's coming about it a different way than I imagined it would, I am still excited for what's ahead.
I love this board and can't imagine leaving. I hope to stick around and chat and offer support where I can.
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15
Re: Decisions being made in the Flamingo household (long)
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
~TTC Buddies with akcrrr and amandaf6383~
Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP! Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64 Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
It must have been a very hard and emotional decision, but I am so excited for you and the joy that I know adoption will bring you.
Enjoy your break - And I look forward to hearing the rest of your story!
~ S & L 8-25-12 ~
That had to have been a very tough decision, but glad to hear that you are moving forward with adoption.
TTC since 1/13 DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)
Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system.
Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340 Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
Riley Elaine born 2/16/15
TTC 2.0 6/15
Chemical Pregnancy 9/15
Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
BFP 9/16 EDD 6/3/17
Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
Cycle 8,9,10 - 50mg Clomid - BFN
Prayers that the adoption process goes well with as few setbacks as possible!
You're ALWAYS welcome here!!
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
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad spermMy new bff Gayle Forman!
“You can have your wishes, your plans, but at the end of the day, it's out of your control"
- Gayle Forman
"People talk about escapism as if it's a bad thing... Once you've escaped, once you come back, the world is not the same as when you left it. You come back to it with skills, weapons, knowledge you didn't have before. Then you are better equipped to deal with your current reality."
- Neil Gaiman
Married Bio
TTC #1 since July 2012
Cycles 1-9: BFN
Cycle 10: Surprise BFP on 10/17/2013!
EDD: June 25, 2014
Baby Girl born via induction June 26, 2014
My TTC Journey Blog
For my own selfish reasons, I hope you will stick around and keep us updated. I wish you all the best.
Loss sucks. I know that. I hope that you have an amazing, fulfilling, peaceful, very very happy adoption journey.
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
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
You and Mr. Flamingo are so very strong for coming to this decision about your journey to become parents.
Huge ((hugs)) and lots of support to you both in starting the adoption process. Take advantage of your non-TTC weeks ahead to relax and just enjoy each other! Wish you loads of luck!
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
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TTC Since June 2011
Dx w/ PCOS IR 8/2009 - On Metformin
3/2011 - 100mg Clomid + IUI = BFN
100mg Clomid + TI = Anovulatory
2/2012 150mg,200mg Clomid + Trigger + IUI + Prog = BFN
5/2012 = Surprise BFP M/C @ 6 weeks
5/2013 - Femara, Trigger + IUI + Prog = BFN
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B Born 6.27.13
Baby E born: 2/16/2014 at 12:56pm. 5lb 15oz