Acronyms

Here are some common acronyms that you may see on the blog. Hope this helps!
Updated 4/27/15

AFC = antral follicle count

AMH = anti müllerian hormone, blood test to estimate ovarian reserve

ART = assisted reproductive technology

ADI = anonymous donor insemination

AI = artificial insemination (most people prefer the term DI or ADI)

BBT = basal body temperature - daily measurement to predict ovulation

BCP = birth control pills
BF = boyfriend

BFN = big fat negative

BFP = big fat positive

CNM = Certified Nurse-Midwife

CA = custody agreement
CO = court order
CS = child support
CVS = chorionic villa sampling, a test for fetal genetic abnormalities
DI = donor insemination (usually anonymous)

dpo = days post ovulation

DS = donor sperm
DVPO = domestic violence protection order

EDD = Estimated Due Date
EOW= every other weekend
FSD = future stepdaughter

FSH = follicle stimulating hormone
FSS = future stepson

GD = gestational diabetes      

GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test
"H" = what I call my boyfriend

HCG= human chorionic gonadotropin. This is both a shot that induces ovulation and is also what is assessed in a blood or urine test for pregnancy. The level of HCG in the blood of a pregnant woman doubles about every other day during the first months of pregnancy.

HPT = home pregnancy test

HSG = hysterosalpingogram, a dye test to see the uterus & if your tubes are open

ICI = intracervical insemination

IF = infertility

IUI = intrauterine insemination

IVF = in vitro fertilization

m/c = miscarriage

ML = maternity leave

M/S - morning sickness

NST = non-stress test

NTT = Not This Time (unsuccessful cycle)

OPK = ovulation predictor kit

Open ID = sperm donor willing to be identified at child’s age of 18

pg = pregnant

POAS = pee on a "stick" (home preg. test)

PUPO = pregnant until proven otherwise

RE = reproductive endocrinologist, fertility specialist
SD = stepdaughter
SS = stepson
TM = their mom (the kids' mom)

TTC = trying to conceive

2ww = 2 week wait (the time between ovulation / insemination and finding out if pregnant)

u/s = ultrasound

TSBC = The Sperm Bank of California

VBAC = vaginal birth after c-section
WBWC = Women's Birth and Wellness Center (my birth center)