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New Here & TTC
Hey All,
I did the TTC Check-In and someone recommended that I introduce myself - so here I am ! My name is Sam (Samantha really - but no one calls me that) and DH and I have been married since 12/14/13 (and together since 11/26/2010).
Some random stuff about me: I have a Masters' of Science degree in Higher Education. I currently work in a University advising students. My interests vary from crocheting, dancing (Hip-Hop is my favorite), watching TV (Scandal, Revenge, Grey's, Vampire Diaries, The Originals.. you name it, I TiVo it) and reading. I'm relatively introverted and get embarrassed INCREDIBLY easily. Some of my dislikes are: driving, talking on the phone with anyone but my BFF/MOH and Mom and very-outdoor things (hiking, biking, mountain climbing - ick!).
Our Story: DH and I met at a job training in 2010 and he snuck me into the men's bathroom to wash my hands (there was no soap in the girl's bathroom). We were instant friends after that and worked together for the summer. I graduated and moved away for a few months for a Grad Assistantship. When I moved home (a semester early as my mom was sick), we went on our first date and the rest was history. We balance each other out really well - we're both a little different and a little similar. We're both laidback and relaxed. We love to sit next to each other on the couch and just read all day. We're both funny (or at least we think we are) and can laugh at anything. On the flip side, I am a very anxious person and believe that 5 minutes early is on time and DH has "keep calm, carry on" tattooed on his arm and is late for EVERYTHING. I need to have a plan and he's a fly by the seat of his pants kinda guy. He brings me back to earth and I keep him on his toes.
Our Now: We moved to VT for work (his work initiated the move and I found a job relatively quickly before we completed the move). We are both incredibly family oriented and it's hard to tell who's more excited to TTC. So far, we feel like TTC has made our marriage even better for a few reasons. First, we both want kids and a large family and it's like we're getting the rest of our fairy tale - we're both even more "glowy" now that we've decided. Secondly, we aren't telling people (our families like to put a lot of pressure on us - they have an idea but don't know when) so it's like we have this secret and a little bit like we're sneaking around like teenagers. I know that may seem silly but we're having fun with it.
TTC: I got my IUD out about 7 weeks ago. We were planning on waiting a little longer but after I ovulated last, we were laying on the couch talking about life and realized we were ready and wanted to start trying. I'm currently waiting for AF (any time between today and Tuesday, or so I think - IUD removal made last month weird) and then it's "go time" (according to DH lol)
Thanks for welcoming me to your community 
Re: New Here & TTC
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad sperm~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
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!!~~
My Ovulation Chart
BFP - 10/29/2016!!!, EDD - 7/8/2017
my read shelf:
BFP 2: 7/7/2014 Beta 7/8: 115, Beta 7/12: 638, Beta 7/16: 3793, Beta 7/21: 21,625
Currently on Metformin and Synthroid
EDD: 6.15.15
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
Good luck!
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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"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussWhen you've been married this long, you need a ticker to remind you.
Baby Boy M - 08/01/2013
Welcome,
I'm relatively new here too and was married about a month before you (11/15/13). Enjoy this time in life. You mentioned you tend to be anxious. I'm the same way. When starting out on this journey there is a lot of information to go through or thrown at you. Try not to let it get to you. I was a little stressed over it all at first. I've had a few friends even give me fertility books. That's a lot of reading for research for having babies. I found the fertility friend app to be a quick go to place for information. DH and I are just trying to have fun with everything. I stressed myself out in January and thought I was pregnant since my period was erratic and almost non existant for one week in January. When I wasn't I was a bit disappointed.
A bit about myself. I was an English major and college and used to teach middle and high school. I love to read and sitting and reading next to hubby is one of my favorite things to do as well. I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. I hate going to the gym, but am getting more consistent at it. I've found it's easier to read on the treadmill/ ellipitical with practice.
When not at home I can be found working with some local non-profit groups in my area to raise scholarship money for collegiate women. My friends and I actually have a mini-adventure club going and thanks to Groupon/ Living Social have been fencing, bon-bon making, painting and doing aerial acrobatics. Additionally, hubby and I love going on nature walks. The beach (ocean) is my favorite spot, but I've been known to hike along rivers, canals and even through the woods. I'm terrified of bugs especially spiders, so i'm actually impressed at how much I enjoy being in the woods sometimes.
Most of my friends already have kids as do all of my family members. I love having a large extended family, but each of siblings has (or will have) three kids.
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
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.