Post # 1
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1394 posts
Bumble bee
I thought we could use a new board for us long time ttcers.
Just to put it out there this board is for the people who have been trying for at least a year, have known issues, or have been to see a RE. If you don’t fall into those categories then please join this months POAS board. That board really is filled with wonderful ladies who can help you with almost anything ttc related.
ROLL CALL
Your Age/Partner’s Age:
How long you have been together/married:
How long you have been TTC:
Known Issues/TTC History:
Your TTC plans for the next few months: (fertility meds, supplements, OPKs, BBT charting, NTNP, etc)
Just for fun: Where is a place you’d love to visit soon?
Post # 2
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1120 posts
Bumble bee
I’m technically at a year this month, so I’ll join the party!
ROLL CALL
Your Age/Partner’s Age: 38 / 38
How long you have been together/married: 9 years / 2 1/2 years
How long you have been TTC: 1 year this month
Known Issues/TTC History: short LP (10 days), suspected low estrogen, 1 missed miscarriage at 10 weeks
Your TTC plans for the next few months: (fertility meds, supplements, OPKs, BBT charting, NTNP, etc) OPKs, charting, prenatals, fish oil, EPO, RRL tea, co-q10, mucinex, baby aspirin, maybe B6 during LP only. I’ve been reading a lot about TCM lately and have made quite a few diet and lifestyle changes to suit my type.
Just for fun: Where is a place you’d love to visit soon? I’m trying to convince DH to go to Japan before we start a family! But he’s insistent on going someplace warm with a beach. First world problems.
Post # 3
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1394 posts
Bumble bee
ROLL CALL
Your Age/Partner’s Age: 27/27
How long you have been together/married: 8 years together married 3.5
How long you have been TTC: since October 2016
Known Issues/TTC History: Possible endometriosis, just had my first failed IUI.
Your TTC plans for the next few months: (fertility meds, supplements, OPKs, BBT charting, NTNP, etc): Tomorrow I start my second round of Clomid then on the 12th I go in for an ultrasound to check my follicles. Then hopefully IUI number 2 soon after that. Also putting all my trust into the doctors this cycle and not charting at all. Wish me luck, I’ve loved getting to know what my body is doing every month.
Just for fun: Where is a place you’d love to visit soon? I would looooove to go to Rome. DH actually looked up prices and it’s really not that expensive.
Post # 4
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1394 posts
Bumble bee
sleepymelis : Japan sounds amazing! I wouldn’t mind going there either. Can I just win a bunch of money so I can just go travel the whole world?
Post # 5
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1120 posts
Bumble bee
Dr_dazzle : haha I know, right?? And about 8 weeks extra vacation time 😊
Definitely go to Rome! It’s an amazing city. I was surprised how much I loved it there.
Post # 6
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1394 posts
Bumble bee
sleepymelis : Ohhh you’ve been to Rome? Any must sees when I get myself out there?
Post # 7
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372 posts
Helper bee
ROLL CALL
Your Age/Partner’s Age: 29/32
How long you have been together/married: 12 years together/9 months married
How long you have been TTC: 10 months
Known Issues/TTC History: possible PCOS, still waiting to go back to the fertility doc to see results of bloodwork
Your TTC plans for the next few months: (fertility meds, supplements, OPKs, BBT charting, NTNP, etc) Dr. prescribed Progestia, which she said is the best prenatal vitamin there is out there.. was charting, but not going to for the next few months. Grad school is keeping me busy thank goodness, so I’m laying off ttc for the next few months! Will be NTNP, prenatals and doing follow up appts with fertility specialist in the meantime. Maybe I’ll be one of those who “got lucky” or “relaxed and it happened.” I’m really just trying to jinx myself 
Just for fun: Where is a place you’d love to visit soon? Lots of place, Maldives, anywhere in Europe, Asia!
Post # 8
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2155 posts
Buzzing bee
Your Age/Partner’s Age: 33
How long you have been together/married: together 12 years, married 3
How long you have been TTC: 2 years in March
Known Issues/TTC History: Diagnosed with Diminished Ovarian Reserve. Tried naturally for 1 year before moving on to the RE due to my age/other health concerns. Started seeing RE last January. 4 failed IUIs and 1 failed IVF round last year.
Your TTC plans for the next few months: Today was baseline appointment for IVF #2. I had no leftover embryos after last time so I get to start from scratch. I start meds tonight and right now egg retrieval tentatively scheduled for Valentine’s Day (so romantic!)
Just for fun: Where is a place you’d love to visit soon? Paris! I haven’t been since I was in high school and i’m dying to go back.
Post # 9
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1394 posts
Bumble bee
littleanchor : My IUI will probably be the day after Valentine’s Day. I told DH that’s our date this year. I did buy hulk a Reese heart though. Also Paris sounds fun! I’ve never been to Europe so I’d like to travel all over it, but Rome is going to be my first stop. Then maybe Scotland.
Post # 10
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1120 posts
Bumble bee
Dr_dazzle : The most amazing thing about Rome, to me, was just walking down any random street and seeing brand new buildings built around (or sometimes into) structures that are hundreds of years old. It’s such a strange blend of old and new, such a contradiction. But somehow it works.
The famous sights are wonderful and crowded, but when you’re done tourist-ing you need to spend at least one evening in Trastavere! It’s the neighborhood where the locals go to hang out and have dinner / drinks. It’s a really fun area.
Post # 11
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2155 posts
Buzzing bee
Dr_dazzle : Scotland is amazing! Italy is on my bucket list. I’ve been to a few countries in Europe but haven’t made it to Italy yet. Trying to enjoy the ability to travel as much as we can for as long as we can. Last year we did Barcelona.
Post # 12
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969 posts
Busy bee
ROLL CALL
Your Age/Partner’s Age: 33/34
How long you have been together/married: 9 years/5.5 years
How long you have been TTC: Since July 2014…..sigh.
Known Issues/TTC History: We pretty much have unexplained infertility. I have mild PCOS but still ovulate regularly so that doesn’t seem to be an issue. We’ve tried 4 medicated IUIs, 3 surgeries to remove polyps, an ovarian cyst and a surprise uterine septum, switched fertility clinics, and are finally doing our first IVF cycle this month.
Your TTC plans for the next few months: (fertility meds, supplements, OPKs, BBT charting, NTNP, etc) IVF! Stims start on Monday and estimated egg retrieval is Feb 16. We are doing a freeze all and will hopefully be doing our first FET in April.
Just for fun: Where is a place you’d love to visit soon? I love to travel! It helps distract us from our TTC issues. High on my list of possible places to visit are Greece, Japan, Thailand, and Iceland.
Post # 13
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969 posts
Busy bee
Dr_dazzle : sleepymelis : Rome is AMAZING! We went there last April (as well as Tuscany and Venice) and loved it so much. We stayed in an Airbnb in Trastevere and it was incredible. Definitely see all the top tourist attractions because they are worth it but it’s also a blast just wandering around. And the food! OMG. I still dream about the food and gelato.
littleanchor : Looks like we are practically cycle twins! You are a couple days ahead of my schedule.
Post # 14
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6162 posts
Bee Keeper
Your Age/Partner’s Age:34/34
How long you have been together/married: together 4 years, married 1.
How long you have been TTC: 3 years
Known Issues/TTC History: 3 miscarriages, I have a chromosomal issue/ am.a carrier of an extra chromosome so they think this is why I’m miscarrying.
Your TTC plans for the next few months: (fertility meds, supplements, OPKs, BBT charting, NTNP, etc)
Coq10 600mg/day, vit b6+12, D, C, folic acid. Am using OPKS, will try to do 1 more natural cycle and move on to IVF with PGD later this year.
Just for fun: Where is a place you’d love to visit soon?
Would also love to visit Rome! But are going to do a cute bed and breakfast weekend for DHs bday this month instead.