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Hey All!! I'm bored and figured there are a lot of New Nestie's on GP so why not throw out a GTKY!
How long have you been TTC?
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret?
What are some of your favorite bands?
Favorite TV Shows?
What is your guilty pleasure snack?
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC?
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick?

TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
Re: GTKY Tuesday
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Texas!
What are some of your favorite bands? I listen to a variety of stuff...can't think of a particular favorite at the moment
Favorite TV Shows? The Office, King of the Hill, The Walking Dead, Project Runway
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Lately it has been poptarts. I haven't had these in forever and have been really wanting them!
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? I told my parents and my brother a lot of stuff. My mom knew the most about everything.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? ELEPHANT! They are my favorite!
~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
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Texas. The BEST place to live. Duh. (obviously I'm one of those obnoxious Texans)
What are some of your favorite bands? Casting Crowns, Hot Club of Cowtown, DMB, anything acoustic/indie/folksy.
Favorite TV Shows? Revolution and New Girl are the only two we really watch, other than HGTV stuff
What is your guilty pleasure snack? CHEESE
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? They all know. After almost 9 years of marriage and 5 years of TTC, it becomes kind of obvious that something is up.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Giraffe. Definitely. Preferably a petite lap giraffe.
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.
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Arizona!
What are some of your favorite bands? Everything country. LOVE Luke Bryan!
Favorite TV Shows? Too many. It's ridiculous
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Addicted to Starbursts lately. So tasty!
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? Nope
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Giraffe! Like the little one on Almost Human last night. I also have one tattoed on my foot
How long have you been TTC?
1.5 years..
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret?
Northeast. When I went to college in VA, I was routinely asked if my state was 'part of NY?'
What are some of your favorite bands?
Oh jeez. I tend to favor lesser known bands: Ryan Montbleau, etc. Of course, after seeing Michael Franti & Spearhead at Life is Good a couple of times, I'm sort of in love.
Favorite TV Shows?
I'm a sucker for really crappy TV. But I also like some more mainstream, like HIMYM or New Girl.
What is your guilty pleasure snack?
Do you mean what isn't my guilty pleasure snack?
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC?
We're not exactly spring chickens, (I'll be 35 tomorrow), and I think everyone has known I've always wanted kids, so even if I didn't announce anything, I'm sure people know. I have shared some with my mom, my SIL, and a couple of friends. I'm lucky to have them in my life, and to feel comfortable going to them.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick?
Totally depends if they are pocket size or regular size. Pocket size? Giraffe. Normal size? Elephant. Obviously.
After 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Maryland
What are some of your favorite bands? Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20 (yup, totally a 90s girl)
Favorite TV Shows? The Mindy Project, Friends, Big Bang Theory, Project Runway, Top Model, Chicago Fire, Nashville, Seinfeld, King of Queens, anything of HGTV or DIY
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Anything with sugar
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? Mom, one sister, and one sister-in-law. That's it
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Elephant
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
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? New York
What are some of your favorite bands? DMB, Zac Brown Band, Green Day, a lot of Country mainly haha
Favorite TV Shows? Big Bang, Walking Dead, Chicago Fire
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Sour Cream & Onion Chips or Ice cream
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? My Dad pretty much knows but wasn't told, my sister knows we are and having some issues, my SIL knows everything in detail, my Mom just found out last week bc she was pestering me so damn much I just flipped. I liked it more when only my SIL and Sister knew.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? I want a damn Elephant!! I would snuggle that thing like crazy and on hot days I'd teach it to shower us in water from it's trunk!
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
Right at a year.
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret?
Saint Louis
What are some of your favorite bands?
Just about anything country
Favorite TV Shows?
I don't watch much tv, but it like Big Brother in the summer.
What is your guilty pleasure snack?
Ice cream
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC?
Yes, and yes. I'm not a very secretive person.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick?
Are they miniatures? Probably an elephant.
My 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
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Del-A-Where?
What are some of your favorite bands? Phish or most country
What is your guilty pleasure snack? chips and queso
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? 1 cousin. I told SIL that I had my IUD removed but we changed our mind about TTC because DH is going back to school because I worried about her telling someone
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick?
giraffe. The thought of pooper scooping after an elephant is scary.
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? MA
What are some of your favorite bands? Oh gosh so many. I like so many different genres. All time faves: Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Mumford & Sons - that's all I can think of right now!
Favorite TV Shows? Currently: American Horror Story, Survivor, Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, Vampire Diaries. All Time: Lost, Buffy, The Office
What is your guilty pleasure snack? I could eat tortilla chips and guacamole all day every day.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? They are aware that we are 3T and undergoing treatment. We "came out" this past summer.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Pet elephant. And pet giraffe. ALLLLLLLLLLL the elephants and giraffes!!
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How long have you been TTC? #1 was 12 months, #2 was our first cycle (July), currently TTA for another 6ish months (or whenever I get the green light from the doc) because it was a partial molar pregnancy and they need to continue to monitor my betas to make sure it is all gone and hasn't metastasized.
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Ontario Canada
What are some of your favorite bands? I'm super eclectic, everything from JT, to Ed Scheren, to 90's classics, to hip hop and country.
Favorite TV Shows? Walking Dead, Modern Family, Game of Throwns, Person of Interest, all the Real Housewives. I also only watch things on PVR and not in real time anymore.
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Oreos, but I never buy them because I only know how to eat one row at a time instead of one cookie at a time.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? Our families know everything. We won't be telling them when we start to TTC the next time or when we get pregnant until we have a health u/s
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Baby elephant all the way
TTC#1 July 2010 PCOS dx April 2011 DS born: February 21, 2012
TTC#2 June 2013 MMC Sept 2013 (partial molar), CP 02/2014 DS2 born: December 5, 2014
BFP 2: 7/7/2014 Beta 7/8: 115, Beta 7/12: 638, Beta 7/16: 3793, Beta 7/21: 21,625
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Vancouver, Canada
What are some of your favorite bands? Right now I'd say ZBB & Lady A, mostly country but I also like Mumford & Sons and Imagine Dragons. All time favorites Goo Goo Dolls is up there.
Favorite TV Shows? Grey's Anatomy, Big Bang Theory
What is your guilty pleasure snack? I'm having a hard time thinking of something right now - probably something I'm not supposed to eat like a donut or muffin.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? We've been pretty open about our issues and being 3T.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? I think an Elephant, hopefully it's miniature though.
Cycle 8,9,10 - 50mg Clomid - BFN
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? California
What are some of your favorite bands? Zack Brown Band, Sublime, Journey, Queen I love lots of Country and Classic Rock mostly.
Favorite TV Shows? Criminal Minds, America's Got Talent, The Voice, King of Queens, Friends, Love HGTV and any Football!!!
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Chocolate. I love Oreos, but can only eat like a bunch, can never have just a few. I'm bad. I could eat the whole box in one sitting...
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? Not exactly.. I have mentioned to my Mom that we would love to get pregnant, but haven't said we are actually trying. I would love to wake up without AF and have a positive test... Hopefully soon.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? I would want a baby elephant. They are so cute
@lindseyandjaime What is your guilty pleasure snack? Oreos, but I never buy them because I only know how to eat one row at a time instead of one cookie at a time.
This is exactly my problem. I actually bought a box umm, Friday, they are gone. lol
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Illinois/Iowa border.
What are some of your favorite bands? BSB, Eli Young Band, just about anything honestly.
Favorite TV Shows? Criminal Minds, Anything with Gordon Ramsay.
What is your guilty pleasure snack? DQ Blizzards
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? Yes they know now since the m/c.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Totally a giraffe.
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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State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Canada.
What are some of your favorite bands? Dave Matthews Band, DIxie Chicks
Favorite TV Shows? BBT, HIMYM, Top Chef, Chopped, HGTV (pretty much anything), Master of Sex, Mad Men, the Newsroom, Real Time
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Chips
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? Everyone knew
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Obviously a giraffe. Elephants can't reach shit.
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad spermState you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? I live in Southeastern Massachusetts, an hour from Boston, a half an hour from Providence, RI.
What are some of your favorite bands? Too many to name.
Favorite TV Shows? The Walking Dead, WWE
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Since I eat chocolate almost everyday (never fails), I would say Nacho Cheese Doritos.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? We've told my parents that we will be starting sometime next year. They are excited, my dad says his wallet already hurts lol.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? I would pick the giraffe. I wouldn't want to clean elephant crud, or feed him so much food.
-We tried for about six months (4 were NNT technically though). We are now TTA for the next few years.
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret?
-California
What are some of your favorite bands?
-Mumford and Sons, Florence and the machine, Breaking Benjamin. I have a wide range of interest when it comes to music.
Favorite TV Shows?
-Pretty much every hit TV show: SOA, Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, Star Trek. Yep...
What is your guilty pleasure snack?
-Chocolate
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC?
-I told my mom when I was going off birth control to begin trying because I was nervous and needed her support. It took her over a year to get pregnant with me, another year to have my middle sister and a few years and being told she would never get pregnant again to have my youngest sister. So I thought it would be the same with me since I also have endometriosis.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick?
-Assuming that they would never smell, elephant. Only if it's a baby or miniature sized one though.
ETA spelling
Four cycles... I'm feeling it's more like NNT though...
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret?
Wisconsin
What are some of your favorite bands?
The Magnetic Fields
Favorite TV Shows?
Downton Abbey
What is your guilty pleasure snack?
Haagen-Dasz ice cream. Omg.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC?
We haven't explicitly said anything
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick?
Baaaaby elephant
08/13: Started TTC - 07/14: PCOS dx
BFP 09/18/15 - Baby S 05/27/16
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Pennsylvania
What are some of your favorite bands? Oh lord...ummm I'm currently obsessed with Imagine Dragons, FUN., Owl City, and I don't even know what else. I just like whatever I like. I used to be in love with Savage Garden, lol.
Favorite TV Shows? Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Bones, Big Bang Theory, Castle (always reruns), Once Upon a Time. Buffy wins for all time, though!
What is your guilty pleasure snack? All the chips and guacamole! I seriously made 3 avocadoes worth of guacamole last week, and between me and DH it was gooooone that night. I definitely ate more of it, though.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? Yes. DH's parents knew after he talked to them a few months ago. My dad and stepmom knew when DH discussed needing to do his SA with my BIL and dad. My sister knew as soon as I went off the BC.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Probably the elephant. I would love to ride it everywhere!
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
What are some of your favorite bands? Electric Six, Maroon 5 - I like more individuals than bands.
Favorite TV Shows? Right now: Covert Affairs, Sleepy Hollow, Chopped; Of all time: Home Improvement, ST: Voyager, Eureka
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Anything involving cheese.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? They know we're TTA. There have been bets between my sister and my mom as to when I'll say I'm KU. They both say within a year...I have told them repeatedly no less than 2. They continue not to listen, which is very frustrating.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? If they are tiny/pocket-sized, a giraffe like the one last night on Almost Human. That was adorable!!!
BFP - 10/29/2016!!!, EDD - 7/8/2017
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Texas- Dallas
What are some of your favorite bands? Rolling Stones, The National, Eels
Favorite TV Shows? Walking Dead, Homeland, Shameless
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Gobstoppers
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? They know about the IVFs
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Giraffe for sure
"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!
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Texas baby!
What are some of your favorite bands? Kings of Leon, ZBB, Mumford and Sons, Imagine Dragons, and a lot more. Just can't think of them all right now.
Favorite TV Shows? Game of Thrones, SOA, Masters of Sex, Homeland, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, Walking Dead, all the Real Housewives, Rehab Addict, American Horror Story, Law and Order SVU, CSI.
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Tie between coffee ice cream and ranch doritos.
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? We just told my parents about a week ago. H and I work with my parents and I hate lying about what I was going to the doctor for. With more tests coming up, it would be near impossible to hide it any longer.
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Elephant if I could get my own little Dumbo!
State you live in or general area if you would like to keep the state a secret? Pacific NW is best
What are some of your favorite bands? Ray Lamontagne, Iron & Wine, Mumford, (some) Imagine Dragons (depending on my mood)...
Favorite TV Shows? New Girl, 30 Rock, HIMYM, BBT, the typical.
What is your guilty pleasure snack? Anything sugary/chocolatey
Does you family know you are TTC at all or maybe having TTTC? My mom, dad, sister, and SIL all know we're TTC. I was freaking out and none of them ask questions but are there for advice or just to give me a reality check when I need it. It took a lot of the pressure off once I told them
Random: If you had to choose between a pet elephant or pet giraffe which would you pick? Giraffe. Furry, duh.
TTC September 2013 | BFP 11/21/13 | Chart | EDD 8/3/14 | It's a girl!
DD born at 42 weeks 1 day | 8/18/14 5:33am | 8lbs 4oz 20.25in of perfection!
♥ my furbabies:) ♥
Me, 25 DH, 27 -Been waiting for DH to be on board for TTC since August 2013...
I Will Worship While I'm Waiting♥ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6X71sXagUY
~*~Missing my angel baby sister http://www.lisanotes.com/infant-loss/~*~
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~