Hello! I hope everyone is happy and healthy! Would love some advice on the following:  In a charming display of curiosity, my 6-year-old stepdaughter inquired whether my partner and I had plans for expanding our family. Honesty being our policy, we confirmed that we were planning to have children. Initially, she expressed contentment at the idea of having more siblings, particularly hoping for a little sister. However, her interest resurfaced two weeks ago, prompting repeated inquiries from her. Sadly, during the most recent conversation on the topic, she experienced a slight emotional up ..read more

**This is a place for those of us who have already started TTC, but have started infertility testing and/or treatments. You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on infertility. TTC can be a long journey naturally, then add in the difficulties associated with infertility, and it becomes a whole new ballgame. The road to infertility can be lonely, frustrating, and complicated, so let's make this a place where we can vent, ask questions, and support one another. Feel free to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say. Treat this as an ongoing conv ..read more

If you are a contributing member who has been active here for a full 3 months with a BFP this week, CONGRATULATIONS! Please share your success with us here.  How do you know if you're a contributing member?  1. Ask your heart if you have contributed positively here.  2. Do these people know you? Will they be happy about your pregnancy?  3. Have you offered support to others or have you just blasted your own info out there?  4. We ask that you only post here if you have been participating meaningfully here for at least three months. Sometimes the silence is kindest. Th ..read more

Welcome, new members! Please read The Ultimate TTGP Guide pinned at the top of the board (https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685680/the-ultimate-ttgp-guide-newbies-read-this-first). It's full of information about TTGP and about our community here on The Bump.  Please introduce yourself and share as much (or as little) as you would like. Once you're ready, feel free to jump into any of our daily/weekly threads to participate in the community! Ages (you and SO):  How many months have you been TTC?:  What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?:  Tell us about yo ..read more

**This is a thread that welcomes all regardless of where they are at in their TTC journeys. Please be mindful of topics that are discussed that could be hurtful to those going through tough times. Mention of children or pregnancies of others should have a TW (trigger warning) and be in a spoiler if possible, and only be mentioned if it is extremely pertinent to the conversation. Thanks for keeping this a safe place for us all to engage!**  Month/Cycle:  CD/DPO:  Timing:  Typical LP length:  Testing:  R/R:  CS/Q ..read more

Hi all! My husband and I started our first round of IUI. I did not respond to Femara and did not start responding to Follistim until 125IU. I went in one day and my follicles were close (Three close) and I went in two days later and they had to cancel our cycle due to six follicles were mature and four being strong. So they did not feel comfortable moving forward. They said we could try again next cycle and we are. However, my AMH is at a 23.5 so my risk for this happening again are quite high. Does anyone have any tips to help lower that AMH and how to avoid ovarian hyperstimulation again wi ..read more

**If you are having a hard day re TTC or TTCAL, please note that this thread will discuss living children and/or issues specifically dealing with parenting and/or babies. Previous pregnancy experiences may also be mentioned. Please lurk at your own discretion.** What number are you trying for? Month/Cycle? WTO/TWW? Ages of other child(ren)? Any thoughts about this cycle? Any questions? Rant/Rave? GTKY: Are you doing anything with your kids for Earth Day ..read more

**This is a place for those of us who have already started TTC, but have started infertility testing and/or treatments. You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on infertility. TTC can be a long journey naturally, then add in the difficulties associated with infertility, and it becomes a whole new ballgame. The road to infertility can be lonely, frustrating, and complicated, so let's make this a place where we can vent, ask questions, and support one another. Feel free to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say. Treat this as an ongoing conv ..read more

If you are a contributing member who has been active here for a full 3 months with a BFP this week, CONGRATULATIONS! Please share your success with us here.  How do you know if you're a contributing member?  1. Ask your heart if you have contributed positively here.  2. Do these people know you? Will they be happy about your pregnancy?  3. Have you offered support to others or have you just blasted your own info out there?  4. We ask that you only post here if you have been participating meaningfully here for at least three months. Sometimes the silence is kindest. Th ..read more

Welcome, new members! Please read The Ultimate TTGP Guide pinned at the top of the board (https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685680/the-ultimate-ttgp-guide-newbies-read-this-first). It's full of information about TTGP and about our community here on The Bump.  Please introduce yourself and share as much (or as little) as you would like. Once you're ready, feel free to jump into any of our daily/weekly threads to participate in the community! Ages (you and SO):  How many months have you been TTC?:  What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?:  Tell us about yo ..read more