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taylorjools
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Post by taylorjools »

Becky,
I hope you will forgive me as yours is really the ultimate reference list but I would so like to add:

FF-Follicle Fairy
WW - Womb Wizard
WWW- Wise Womb Woman (over 40!!!)

hope that's Ok with everyone????

Love bigJ :lol:
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Post by LittleP »

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Go Big J

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Post by ogr1 »

Posted: 24 Feb 2005 20:26 Post subject:

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2WW = 2-Week Wait
ABF = Adoptive Breastfeeding
AF = Aunt Flo or Menstrual cycle
AI = Artificial Insemination
AO = Anovulation
ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody
ASAP = As soon as possible
BB = Bulletin Board
BBL = Be back later
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BFN = Bye For Now
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BH = Braxton Hicks Contractions
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BMS = Baby making Sex
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By the way
BW = Blood Work
CB = Cycle Buddy
CD = Cycle Day
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
DD = Dear Daughter
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DE = Donor Eggs
DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
DH = Dear Husband
DHAC = Don't Have A Clue
DI = Donor Insemination
DIUI = Donor Intrauterine Insemination
DOST = Direct Oocyte-Sperm Transfer
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DS = Dear Son
DW = Darling Wife
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EBM = Expressed Breastmilk
ED = Egg Donor
ENDO = Endometriosis
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
ET = Embryo Transfer
FE = Frozen Embryo
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FIL = Father-In-Law
FSH = Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
FT = FertileThoughts
GC = Gestational Carrier
GIFT = Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
GnRH = Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
GP = General Practitioner
GS = Gestational Surrogate
HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HOM = High Order Multiples
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram ICSI = Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF = Infertility
IF = Intended Father
IKWYM = I know what you mean
IM = Intramuscular injections
IM = Intended Mother
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IP's = Intended Parents
IR = Insulin Resistant
IUI = Intrauterine Insemination
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
IVIg = Intravenous Immunoglobulin
LAC = Licensed Acupuncturist
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LMAO = Laughing my @$$ off
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
LOL = Lots Of Love
LSP = Low Sperm Count
LPD = Luteal-Phase Defect
MC = Miscarriage
MIL = Mother-In-Law
OD = Ovulatory Dysfunction
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit
OV = Ovulated
PA = Pelvic Adhesions
PCO = Polycystic Ovary Disease
PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCT = Post Coital Test
PG = Pregnant
PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO = Progesterone In Oil
PIP's = Previous Intended Parents
PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome
POF = Premature Ovarian Failure
Prog = Progesterone
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
ROFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my @$$ off
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
SA = Semen Analysis
SC - Subcutaneous Injections
SIS = Sister in surrogacy
SP = Sperm Count
SI = Secondary Infertility
SIL = Sister-In-Law
SAHM = Stay at home moms
SM - Surrogate Mother
STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease
TET = Tubal Embryo Transfer
THX = Thanks
TS = Traditional Surrogate
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TX = Treatment
UR = Urologist
US = Ultra Sound
YIDI = Yes I Did It
YW = You're Welcome
ZIFT = Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
FF-Follicle Fairy
WW - Womb Wizard
WWW- Wise Womb Woman (over 40!!!)
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
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Post by Traci »

TITB

Oh yes like that one :lol: 8)
1st cycle own eggs Neg
2nd cycle own eggs Neg
3rd cycle cousins eggs Neg
4th cycle unknown donor eggs Neg
Going to have sisters eggs Feb 06
NEVER GIVE UP!
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Post by ogr1 »

what is it?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
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Post by LittleP »

TITB - Traci Is The Best
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Post by ogr1 »

i need a dunce hat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
ogr1
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Post by ogr1 »

the # one is
TITB - Traci Is The Best :) :wink:

------PC Post cheat
TITB Traci is the best
FC Feeling crap
RT Retail Therapy
2WW = 2-Week Wait
ABF = Adoptive Breastfeeding
AF = Aunt Flo or Menstrual cycle
AI = Artificial Insemination
AO = Anovulation
ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody
ASAP = As soon as possible
BB = Bulletin Board
BBL = Be back later
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BFN = Bye For Now
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BH = Braxton Hicks Contractions
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BMS = Baby making Sex
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By the way
BW = Blood Work
CB = Cycle Buddy
CD = Cycle Day
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
DD = Dear Daughter
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DE = Donor Eggs
DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
DH = Dear Husband
DHAC = Don't Have A Clue
DI = Donor Insemination
DIUI = Donor Intrauterine Insemination
DOST = Direct Oocyte-Sperm Transfer
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DS = Dear Son
DW = Darling Wife
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EBM = Expressed Breastmilk
ED = Egg Donor
ENDO = Endometriosis
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
ET = Embryo Transfer
FE = Frozen Embryo
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FIL = Father-In-Law
FSH = Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
FT = FertileThoughts
GC = Gestational Carrier
GIFT = Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
GnRH = Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
GP = General Practitioner
GS = Gestational Surrogate
HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HOM = High Order Multiples
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram ICSI = Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF = Infertility
IF = Intended Father
IKWYM = I know what you mean
IM = Intramuscular injections
IM = Intended Mother
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IP's = Intended Parents
IR = Insulin Resistant
IUI = Intrauterine Insemination
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
IVIg = Intravenous Immunoglobulin
LAC = Licensed Acupuncturist
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LMAO = Laughing my @$$ off
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
LOL = Lots Of Love
LSP = Low Sperm Count
LPD = Luteal-Phase Defect
MC = Miscarriage
MIL = Mother-In-Law
OD = Ovulatory Dysfunction
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit
OV = Ovulated
PA = Pelvic Adhesions
PCO = Polycystic Ovary Disease
PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCT = Post Coital Test
PG = Pregnant
PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO = Progesterone In Oil
PIP's = Previous Intended Parents
PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome
POF = Premature Ovarian Failure
Prog = Progesterone
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
ROFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my @$$ off
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
SA = Semen Analysis
SC - Subcutaneous Injections
SIS = Sister in surrogacy
SP = Sperm Count
SI = Secondary Infertility
SIL = Sister-In-Law
SAHM = Stay at home moms
SM - Surrogate Mother
STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease
TET = Tubal Embryo Transfer
THX = Thanks
TS = Traditional Surrogate
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TX = Treatment
UR = Urologist
US = Ultra Sound
YIDI = Yes I Did It
YW = You're Welcome
ZIFT = Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
FF-Follicle Fairy
WW - Womb Wizard
WWW- Wise Womb Woman (over 40!!!)

let me know if there is more :idea: :)
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
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Post by randa2006 »

Ya know what? I happen to agree. :D
Are you seeing how quickly she's bouncing back and ready for another try? Hat's off!
Randa
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ttc 0, went straight to IVF
1st EC = Feb 05, 5 frosties, no transfer attempt
2nd EC = June 05, cancelled
3rd EC = Sept 05, 4 frosties, no transfer attempt
4th EC/ET = Feb 06, 3 transf., BFN
5th EC/ET = May 06
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Post by ogr1 »

yahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :!: :!: :!: :!:
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
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Post by ogr1 »

Posted: 25 Apr 2005 17:36 Post subject:

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the # one is
TITB - Traci Is The Best

------PC Post cheat
TITB Traci is the best
FC Feeling crap
RT Retail Therapy
2WW = 2-Week Wait
ABF = Adoptive Breastfeeding
AF = Aunt Flo or Menstrual cycle
AI = Artificial Insemination
AO = Anovulation
ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody
ASAP = As soon as possible
BB = Bulletin Board
BBL = Be back later
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BFN = Bye For Now
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BH = Braxton Hicks Contractions
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BMS = Baby making Sex
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By the way
BW = Blood Work
CB = Cycle Buddy
CD = Cycle Day
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
DD = Dear Daughter
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DE = Donor Eggs
DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
DH = Dear Husband
DHAC = Don't Have A Clue
DI = Donor Insemination
DIUI = Donor Intrauterine Insemination
DOST = Direct Oocyte-Sperm Transfer
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DS = Dear Son
DW = Darling Wife
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EBM = Expressed Breastmilk
ED = Egg Donor
ENDO = Endometriosis
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
ET = Embryo Transfer
FE = Frozen Embryo
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FIL = Father-In-Law
FSH = Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
FT = FertileThoughts
GC = Gestational Carrier
GIFT = Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
GnRH = Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
GP = General Practitioner
GS = Gestational Surrogate
HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HOM = High Order Multiples
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram ICSI = Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF = Infertility
IF = Intended Father
IKWYM = I know what you mean
IM = Intramuscular injections
IM = Intended Mother
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IP's = Intended Parents
IR = Insulin Resistant
IUI = Intrauterine Insemination
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
IVIg = Intravenous Immunoglobulin
LAC = Licensed Acupuncturist
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LMAO = Laughing my @$$ off
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
LOL = Lots Of Love
LSP = Low Sperm Count
LPD = Luteal-Phase Defect
MC = Miscarriage
MIL = Mother-In-Law
OD = Ovulatory Dysfunction
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit
OV = Ovulated
PA = Pelvic Adhesions
PCO = Polycystic Ovary Disease
PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCT = Post Coital Test
PG = Pregnant
PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO = Progesterone In Oil
PIP's = Previous Intended Parents
PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome
POF = Premature Ovarian Failure
Prog = Progesterone
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
ROFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my @$$ off
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
SA = Semen Analysis
SC - Subcutaneous Injections
SIS = Sister in surrogacy
SP = Sperm Count
SI = Secondary Infertility
SIL = Sister-In-Law
SAHM = Stay at home moms
SM - Surrogate Mother
STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease
TET = Tubal Embryo Transfer
THX = Thanks
TS = Traditional Surrogate
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TX = Treatment
UR = Urologist
US = Ultra Sound
YIDI = Yes I Did It
YW = You're Welcome
ZIFT = Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
FF-Follicle Fairy
WW - Womb Wizard
WWW- Wise Womb Woman (over 40!!!)

let me know if there is more
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
babyfaimlynow
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Post by babyfaimlynow »

thank you..
this should be a great help..
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Post by divinagracia »

wats TTC?
Sand
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Post by Sand »

TTC = Trying To Conceive

Sandra x
Me 41 yrs old - dh 49 yrs old. ttc 110 yrs.
1st cycle (ICSI)....Mar 04 -ve.
2nd cycle (ICSI)....Aug 04 -ve.
3rd cycle FET........May 05 -ve.
4th cycle (ICSI) ... Feb 06 -ve
5th cycle FET ..... Feb/Mar 11
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Post by LittleP »

Another one for the ever-growing list:

II - Implantation Imp

(A useful little person to have around :wink: )

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