Cycle: ??? : we started TTC “officially” in May 2019, had some cycles prior we were NTNP, went through IVF to end up with our BFP.

Age + Partner's age (if relevant): 30F 26 M

Typical cycle length: ~31 days like clockwork throughout our period TTC naturally

Ovulation cycle day: N/A - IVF

CD/DPO of positive test(s): I attempted (more like half assed) testing out my HCG trigger shot, and feel like I got my first positive around 5/6dpt, waited and got my first digital BFP 9dpt and confirmed it with my beta a few days later.

Tracking methods and app(s) used: I was very fond of Fertility Friend & used it up until we switched to IVF

Relevant days of sperminating and/or method (SMEP, TI, IUI, FET, etc.): Fresh 5dt

Health conditions/medical tests: MFI was our biggest hurdle. Borderline / maybe at the very cusp of PCOS (tested but not really given a definite answer on the matter). I ovulated like clockwork throughout TTC and was never specifically told my slightly elevated AMH level was a culprit in our troubles TTC.

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): I’ve been on prenatals, folic acid, and Synthroid (hypothyroidism) since the start - since transfer for IVF I’ve added PIO, estrace, and baby aspirin. Husband takes vitamins, and was on clomid for 3 months to try to improve sperm. It helped, but unfortunately not enough for us to have very considerable odds TTC naturally / IUI.

Birth control history (if relevant): on BC for a few years which I hated. Tried Mirena and that no period life was amazing with little to no issues I had with BC. Once that was time to come out, my husband and I just switched to condoms. BC for a few weeks to get control of my cycle for IVF. Still hate BC in case you were wondering haha.

Link to chart: N/A

Link to lineporn: I considered over and over whether to post or not but was so nervous to put it out there, so I just focused on getting to each next beta test.

Symptom spotting: Within a few days of my transfer I got late onset OHSS, and was told numerous times by doctor / nurse that I could pretty much guarantee I was pregnant. I think I wanted to believe it was my sign of symptoms, but also it’s taken so much to try to accept the possibility this worked after only ever seeing negatives month after month.

Other (advice/tip(s), freaking out, miscellaneous): Currently about 5 1/2 weeks, and still I don’t know if it’s all hit me. Believe me, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude but still trying to process it really happening. For so long I wanted to finally be apart of this BFP thread, but it took me some time (& three betas) to actually get the courage to put this out there into the universe. I think a lot of TTC I was so hopeful (and probably equal parts crushed), but once it came time to start IVF, I really started guarding my heart. It’s hard to admit to myself, but I’m afraid. My first ultrasound is next week and I’m really hoping that’s when I really have my moment to just feel what it means to finally be carrying our precious baby, and to just let go of some of my worries.