How are you doing?
I would love to hear your IF journey and about your LO(s).
I'm in the mood of seeing baby bumps and LO pics.
# Of Months TTC:
Date you got your BFP:
EDD or DOB:
What got you pregnant?
LOs ages and names:
Can you still relate to the current IFers?
Did you have IF for other pregnancies?
Anything else to share?
Hope you are doing well!
grapefruit / 4056 posts
I was an IFer before HB. I was already pregnant when I joined, but I will answer 
# months TTC: 13
BFP: August 2011
DOB: April 2012
What got me pregnant: Metformin, only took 1 cycle!
LO's age and name: Sawyer, 23 months of goofiness!
Can you still relate: absolutely, it is such a difficult process, and I was lucky to find a somewhat simple resolution to my
PCOS. I feel for people currently struggling, so much.
Did I have IF for other pregnancies: Well, this is the first time I am sharing this with HB, but I just found out I am pregnanct with an oops baby! I am still boggled that it only took 2 times of unprotected sex (after when I should have ovulated based on previous cycles) and here we are! I am somewhere between 3 1/2-5 weeks pregnant based on when I got my BFP for the first time (2 negative tests prior to the BFP despite AF being late)
I hope for happy, healthy pregnancies to all the IFers!
I attached a picture of my cutie patootie!
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts
# Of Months TTC: 9 but I knew I had ovulation issues before TTC so I went in guns a blazing!
Date you got your BFP: 10/5/12
EDD or DOB: R was due on 6/17/13 and arrived on 6/25/13.
What got you pregnant? IVF
LOs ages and names: R is 9 months old.
Can you still relate to the current IFers? Yes, I still have ovulation issues and wonky cycles. DH still has his issues as well.
Did you have IF for other pregnancies? We just had a surprise pregnancy in February that ended in miscarriage earlier this month. We are meeting with our RE on 4/7 to discuss our journey.
Anything else to share? I hope everyone gets their sticky baby soon. 
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
@MsMini: Congrats!!
@swedishfish: I'm so sorry about your recent m/c. 
pear / 1786 posts
@bluestriped bee: Hi! Can't wait until you are a graduate!!! I've been reading the IF thread and keeping up with your journey to IVF. So hopeful for you!!!
# Of Months TTC: 23
Date you got your BFP: 9/23/13
EDD or DOB: EDD 6/4/14
What got you pregnant? IVF with ICSI
LOs ages and names: none yet
Can you still relate to the current IFers? Absolutely!!! I hear some IF graduates say all the waiting and pain was worth it once they graduated. I haven't gotten to that point yet, maybe because my LO isn't here yet. I still look down at my bump and am in awe that this is real.
Did you have IF for other pregnancies? TBD - but I already worry we may only be able to have this one LO. I don't want to sound ungrateful for this pregnancy, but I really want him to have a sibling some day.
Anything else to share? I will post a bump pic from my phone that I took last night. It's not the best, and it's the first time I have posted a bump pic on HB, but I'll do it for @bluestriped bee: I am 30 weeks.
pear / 1786 posts
@MsMini: Oh my, how wonderful!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!! And your LO is adorable!!!
papaya / 10570 posts
@kentuckygirl: OMG I totally missed that you got your BFP!!! I'm over the moon for you, congratulations!!
pomelo / 5000 posts
@MsMini: congratulations!! That's amazing news.
@kentuckygirl: you look beautiful! I'm glad you shared your first bump picture.
honeydew / 7916 posts
# Of Months TTC: 18
Date you got your BFP: 9/30/13
EDD or DOB: 6/13/14
What got you pregnant? Estrace + Estinyl + Menopur + Trigger + TI
LOs ages and names: (not here yet!)
Can you still relate to the current IFers? Absolutely...IF became so deeply ingrained in who I am. I had to become really involved in my own diagnosis and treatment because it just wasn't clear-cut enough for a clinic to lay out a path for me, so I don't think I could easily forget what is involved.
Did you have IF for other pregnancies? I've had 3 other pregnancies and all of them were m/c's.
Anything else to share? I know the feeling of getting tired, seeing your bank account and options dwindle, and thinking you're getting to the end of the road. It's not talked about very often here. We were very very close (within a cycle or two) from that end. And no, we didn't have the funds left for adoption after that. My heart especially goes out to you if you feel you're getting close to that point, because it's a real thing.
But if you can, keep fighting because there are miracles like this:
honeydew / 7916 posts
@MsMini: Congratulations!
@kentuckygirl: Finally a bump picture!! Now you have to post in our bump thread!
honeydew / 7230 posts
@MsMini: Congrats!
@kentuckygirl: Beautiful bump!
# Of Months TTC: 2.5 years
Date you got your BFP: Sept 3, 2013
EDD or DOB: 5/15/14
What got you pregnant? IVF
LOs ages and names: Alice and Blake, 33 weeks 2 days (still in utero)
Can you still relate to the current IFers? Of course. I feel very removed from the IVF process, but one post on the IVF thread and I'm right back there on that roller coaster of emotions. As I get closer to the end of my pregnancy, I feel especially hopeful for all the ladies still waiting. I can't wait for the current IF ladies to get to this point.
Did you have IF for other pregnancies? This will be our only pregnancy unless we have a major oops!
Anything else to share? Just sending my love to the couples who are still in the throes of IF.
eggplant / 11861 posts
@MsMini: Wow, love your story and BIG congratulations on Baby 2
eggplant / 11861 posts
@kentuckygirl: Beautiful!!!!! Bump!!!
@Spaniellove: Beautiful baby!
@twodoghouse: Love your babies names!!!!
its thread!!!!!
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
# Of Months TTC: 24? 25?
Date you got your BFP: November 29, 2012
EDD or DOB: August 16, 2013
What got you pregnant? naturopathic medicine and a whole lot of prayer
LOs ages and names: Kennedy is 7 months.
Can you still relate to the current IFers? Absolutely...though I often have to think before posting something complainy to make sure I'm not going to inadvertently put my foot in my mouth
Did you have IF for other pregnancies? just one baby, just one pregnancy
Anything else to share? Nope! But I'm here to chat for anyone still going through IF!
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
@kentuckygirl: Thank you! She's a total ham for the camera.
pomelo / 5628 posts
# Of Months TTC: 20
Date you got your BFP: 4/20/12
EDD or DOB: 1/17/13, born 10/7/12
What got you pregnant? IVF w ICSI
LOs ages and names: Dylan, 14m adjusted, 17.5 actual
Can you still relate to the current IFers? Relate, yes, but I have definitely stepped away from the active support role I took during and after. We won't try again, so it kind of makes me stay away from ttc stuff in general (because it reminds me of issues), but I still try to help whenever I see someone in a similar position.
Did you have IF for other pregnancies? Stopping at 1 for various reasons.
Anything else to share? Just that it really does seem like IF is forever, but you will be able to move on eventually . But honestly, the bitterness fades slowly! Find a really good support system!
I also advise single embryo transfer except in cases of definite poor egg quality!
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
This is such a great thread. It's nice seeing old faces! I've missed you guys. *waves to everyone*
@kentuckygirl: @Mrs Green Grass: @redsmarties: @twodoghouse: @spaniellove: Thank you so much for sharing!
You guys and LOs look great!!
honeydew / 7968 posts
# Of Months TTC: over 3 years
Date you got your BFP: end of July 2011
EDD or DOB: edd 4/9/12 but they came out earlier
What got you pregnant? Ivf
LOs ages and names: j n r, 2 years.
Can you still relate to the current IFers? Yes and no. Even tho I'm currently pregnant without treatment, still consider this a miracle baby. I do know how it feels to go thru the whole if experience. It really sucks. And sometimes u can't help but feel so hopeless. But it also seems like another lifetime ago.
Did you have IF for other pregnancies? Weirdly, no, but it did take us a year.
Anything else to share? Hope there is a light at the end of this long, lonely tunnel. There are so many women here who have been thru it. Good luck! And I'm here if u need to talk.
honeydew / 7968 posts
@MsMini: congrats!!! H&h9!!!
@swedishfish: hope u have a good meeting.
@kentuckygirl: awww u look fabulous!
@redsmarties: she's so beautiful!
@Mrs Green Grass: he's really handsome. Can't say i advise not transferring two. Love having twins. But I always say hope they have lots of help!
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
@tequiero21: Thank you! I can't believe your littles are 2 already! I remember your TTC journey from WB!
coconut / 8472 posts
# Of Months TTC:
10ish I think?
Date you got your BFP:
3/3/13
EDD or DOB:
Due 11/24/13, DOB 11/18/13
What got you pregnant?
Metformin + Femara + Gonal-F + TI
LOs ages and names:
Declan Cole, 4.5 months
Can you still relate to the current IFers?
I can, I still remember how tough it was to want something so badly and to have to go through so much to get it - endless blood draws, invasive exams, medications that can have crazy side effects, etc. But I don't think the IFers can relate to me any more. It's hard to have much sympathy for hearing about a sucky pregnancy or a baby with hourly wakeups when you'd give anything to be in that position.
Did you have IF for other pregnancies?
We'll see what happens for the second try. I will always have PCOS, so that'll continue to have an impact I imagine.
Anything else to share?
Cute pic
honeydew / 7968 posts
@redsmarties: I was never on wb, but I'm sure I have people who share my experiences.
@ShootingStar: that's exactly it.
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
@tequiero21: well, that's embarassing! Sorry!! I must be thinking of another twin mama! Oops!
honeydew / 7916 posts
@ShootingStar: He is so adorable I can't speak for anyone else...but I remember when you graduated before I did. And I missed you! No matter what anyone's timeline is, I feel like an IF buddy is always an IF buddy.
grapefruit / 4703 posts
@spaniellove: I agree. I miss you all and I'll always consider you my IF buddies
pomelo / 5628 posts
@tequiero21: I hope it didn't sound like I was against twins or anything! Not sure if you know my case, but one of my two split into 3 (making 4) which is not common but happens...it was traumatic.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@spaniellove: your post made me teary eyed! I have yet to foray into treatments, but lately I've been feeling awfully close to my breaking point. Thank you for providing a little extra bit of motivation to carry on.
I really love this thread.
honeydew / 7968 posts
@Mrs Green Grass: nope, I figured u had your reasons for advising! wasn't sure of your story, but sorry your situation was so traumatic!
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