*Waves Hello* May I Join Y'all?
Jan 1, 2017 22:30:09 GMT -5
Post by RajahMD on Jan 1, 2017 22:30:09 GMT -5
Hi! Some of y'all may recognize me from GKU, Parenting, or my brief stint on 3T. I got my BFP last week, and find myself using the mantras alot, so I figure I might as well intro over here instead of just being a creepy lurker.
For those of y'all that don't know me, here's a short biography. I'm 28; my husband is 30. We've been together since May 2011, and married in November 2013. We are currently furparents to two cats (Ducky and Blake) and two dogs (Henry and Oreo). I am currently in my third year of residency training in pathology, with plans to continue my training with a forensic pathology fellowship after I graduate. My goal is to become a forensic pathologist and cut up dead people for a living (totally not creepy at all). My husband is an IT professional- he currently runs the help desk for a local investment bank.
We started TTC in November 2015. After a year of being unsuccessful, we sought out a RE at the hospital where I work. Thanks to CD1 coming on Thanksgiving, we weren't able to get my CD3 testing done that cycle. We were able to get the HSG (completely normal), progesterone (fine), and SA (numbers normal, morphology low at 2%). We were waiting for my next cycle to start (on Christmas) to finally get the CD3 testing and make a treatment plan. Instead of getting CD1, I got a BFP. Cycle #13, which I found out the day previously is MH's lucky number.
I know in the grand scheme of things that we weren't trying long, and we were so incredibly lucky to get pregnant naturally. But the year + of trying definitely took it's toll on me, my husband, and our marriage. I find myself relating more to the ladies here than on other parts of TCF, especially the anxiety and worry. I find myself trying not to get too attached, for fear of losing the pregnancy. I was even scared to intro here, thinking it would jinx it. The general anxiety is doubled by worries regarding my genetic disorder. Not only does it mean increased pregnancy complications for me, but it also increases the odds of PPROM and preterm labor/delivery. So I would love to grab a seat on this board, if y'all will have me.
EDD is 9/5/2017. My first appointment is scheduled for 1/11. I'm anxiously awaiting the appearance of that so hoped for heartbeat. We're definitely team green- I want to be surprised.
If y'all have any questions, feel free to ask- I'm an open book.
For those of y'all that don't know me, here's a short biography. I'm 28; my husband is 30. We've been together since May 2011, and married in November 2013. We are currently furparents to two cats (Ducky and Blake) and two dogs (Henry and Oreo). I am currently in my third year of residency training in pathology, with plans to continue my training with a forensic pathology fellowship after I graduate. My goal is to become a forensic pathologist and cut up dead people for a living (totally not creepy at all). My husband is an IT professional- he currently runs the help desk for a local investment bank.
We started TTC in November 2015. After a year of being unsuccessful, we sought out a RE at the hospital where I work. Thanks to CD1 coming on Thanksgiving, we weren't able to get my CD3 testing done that cycle. We were able to get the HSG (completely normal), progesterone (fine), and SA (numbers normal, morphology low at 2%). We were waiting for my next cycle to start (on Christmas) to finally get the CD3 testing and make a treatment plan. Instead of getting CD1, I got a BFP. Cycle #13, which I found out the day previously is MH's lucky number.
I know in the grand scheme of things that we weren't trying long, and we were so incredibly lucky to get pregnant naturally. But the year + of trying definitely took it's toll on me, my husband, and our marriage. I find myself relating more to the ladies here than on other parts of TCF, especially the anxiety and worry. I find myself trying not to get too attached, for fear of losing the pregnancy. I was even scared to intro here, thinking it would jinx it. The general anxiety is doubled by worries regarding my genetic disorder. Not only does it mean increased pregnancy complications for me, but it also increases the odds of PPROM and preterm labor/delivery. So I would love to grab a seat on this board, if y'all will have me.
EDD is 9/5/2017. My first appointment is scheduled for 1/11. I'm anxiously awaiting the appearance of that so hoped for heartbeat. We're definitely team green- I want to be surprised.
If y'all have any questions, feel free to ask- I'm an open book.
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