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emeraldduchess
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TWW Tuesday 3/5
emeraldduchess
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**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 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!**
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Re: TWW Tuesday 3/5
CD/DPO: 23/8
Timing: -4, -3, 0
Typical LP length: 10-12 days
Testing: Thursday! I told DH ibwas testing then and he said, "so you're telling me I don't need to buy stock in EPT?" Apparently, he noticed how many tests I bought last cycle. I told him I was fully aware of how crazy I was last cycle.
R/R: I'm flying to CO today to take care of some personal family business. I fly back late tonight so I will be in and out and I will tag when I can. Ugh, I'm just ready for this day to be over.
CS/Q: my temps have my hopes up. They are hovering around 99 which is what I was looking for last cycle. My body keeps flooding with stress hormones when I think about the possibility of a BFP. I'm going to have so many mixed emotions. I'm scared but excited all at the same time.
@emeraldcity1214 a round trip flight in 1 day sounds exhausting! Your chart looks great! FX it's a good sign!
Month/Cycle: 21/19
CD/DPO: 24/10dpiui
Timing: good
Typical LP length: 15 medicated
Testing: Thursday, blood test next Monday
R/R: I think I have just about everything I need done before we're gone later this week. DH leaves tomorrow and I leave with the rest of our team early in the morning on Thursday. I don't wanna get up at 4am 😩 but there's always sleeping on the bus!
CS/Q: nope
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@inthewoods23 ugh 4am sounds terrible, definitely take a nap on the bus
Month/Cycle: 5/4
CD/DPO: 20/8
Timing: -4,-2,O
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: FRER on thursday
R/R: I managed to pack healthier food choices today so let's hope I can stay away from the bad choices lol.
CS/Q: my temps are still up but very consistent so that's a little weird
@inthewoods23 zzzz 4 am- how long do you have to travel for?
@kimmer1412 hmmm yeah those are weirdly consistent temps! Good job on the healthier choices!
Month/Cycle: 17
CD/DPO: 26/14
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14-15
Testing: tomorrow if no AF
R/R: I skipped the gym this morning to sleep more. I was so proud of myself for making it on a Monday too! Oh well. Maybe I’ll be able to convince myself to go later (not usually likely). Only 2 days until I get to go visit my parents! And I got to talk to DH last night for a few minutes on FaceTime audio. It was good to hear his voice.
CS/Q: nope
@kimmer1412 yum healthy foods!
@b_1029 I think with stops our trip is going to be about 7 hours. Not too bad when the first 2-3 hours will be spent napping. Glad you got some chat time with YH! When does he get back from Cuba? FX AF stays away for you!
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
And safe travels to @inthewoods23 and @emeraldcity1214!
*TW*
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
CD/DPO: 20/5
Timing: poor
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: waiting until next week for sure - maybe on 3/14? (But let’s be honest...next week I’ll start going crazy?!)
R/R: happy Mardi Gras, everyone! Eat some king cake!!
CS/Q: didn’t temp this morning (just forgot) but nothing else exciting to see on chart.
I do have f/u appt this morning - originally scheduled to discuss my lab work (although doc and I texted back and forth about it already). I’ll have a CD20 progesterone draw today too (amazing this timing worked out so well - i scheduled appt back before this cycle started). Question - day 20 progesterone is based on ovulation at day 14, and I o’Ed on day 15 —— I’ll ask doctor, but I do think that 5dpo (versus 6dpo) should be okay with progesterone?
@b_1029 I'm glad you got to talk to DH. Maybe if you don't make it to the gym you could just get some stretching in instead.
@NYTino24 hugs ❤
@lcking82 happy Mardi Gras. I wish I could celebrate by being at the parades today.
@NYTino24 I'm so so sorry girl. I hope that you find some unexpected joy somewhere else today and it adds a little brightness to the day for you.
@kimmer1412 Eek don't let my Mardi Gras GTKY tempt you towards good food! Find pleasure in your healthy choices and maybe some "so bad it's good" TV or something.
@b_1029 MH is away too, but likely for shorter (he flew home for a funeral). When does yr man return?
@inthewoods23 I hate getting up early too, but your positivity is inspiring.
@emeraldcity1214 Have a safe flight and a quick day!
Month/Cycle: 6/4/1AL
CD/DPO: 26
Timing: n/a
Typical LP length: 14ish
Testing: n/a
R/R: Why is it always cold on Mardi Gras day! Not supposed to even reach above 50! I don't know how to dress for this weather anymore! After I type this and eat something, I am headed to meet up with some folks in my program for the parade in our university's town--"3rd biggest" Mardi Gras day parade in Louisiana, apparently, and a quick drive from where I live. It will likely take me longer to figure out where to park than to drive there lol. It's not my fave parade--I would prefer if people dressed up more/crazier and if the floats were not just the same year in and year out, but I'll beg for some beads (no boobs necessary at pretty much every, even the wildest NOLA parades I've been to [though I've never been on actual Mardi Gras day only during Mardi Gras season]). This parade is also also super family-oriented which means *****TW children mentioned***** the kids/people w/ kids get all the beads.
CS/Q: Woot woot. No questions. I am looking forward to experiencing PMS again soon, lol, as I expect my period CD 35-36 and will be surprised if it comes earlier. Chart in spoiler.
@NYTino24 I'm sorry, sounds like a really rough day
@lcking82 happy Mardi Gras! I wish I could help with your Q.
@kagesstarshroom have fun at the parade! Sorry for YH's loss. Mine gets back Sunday night.
Edited - wasn't done
@emeraldcity1214 That's too funny about what YH said!!! Hope you have safe travels!!! Love your chart - it's so pretty!
@inthewoods23 So wonderful that you're pretty much all ready to go! Hope the 4am wake-up isn't too bad! That's rough!
@kimmer1412 Great job getting all of the healthy stuff packed! Oh my gosh - your temps are insane! Chart goals!
@b_1029 Good luck testing tomorrow!!! Sometimes you need that extra sleep! Maybe we can be accountability buddies for after work workouts LOL. Are you enjoying your free time this week? So exciting you get to visit your parents and were able to talk to YH during his trip.
@NYTino24 So sorry! Sending all of the hugs!
@lcking82 Hope you get some cake, girl! Good luck at your appointment!
@kagesstarshroom Sorry about the temp changes - I get it! Enjoy the parade, sorry you're not enjoying it in NOLA but I'm sure you'll have a great time!
Month/Cycle: 7/7
CD/DPO: 22/6
Timing: Great!
Typical LP length: 11-13
Testing: WFAF
R/R: I'm going to just focus on the good today! I just realized that I'm on week 9 of my FighterDiet challenge and I'm down 25lbs! I pulled out some of the clothes that I packed away in January because I need clothes! I signed up for the next challenge which starts in the beginning of April so I'm going to do a treat day where I'm a bad girl and eat all the things greasy! Trying to talk DH in using our hotel points that we've racked up and stay at a hotel lol. Last night I came home from the gym and DH started dinner AND weighed out all of my food for me so that made my night. Also watching "The Series of Unfortunate Events" on Netflix and currently HOOKED!
CS/Q: I stopped temping when I got sick so it's not a good situation right now!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
CD/DPO: 20/3
Timing: Very good
Typical LP length: 13-15
Testing: Sunday at 8DPO
R/R: I can't wait for spring. I don't want any negative temps in March. We need warmth!
CS/Q: O day is confirmed by FF
10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml)
11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged
1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele
4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery
6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020
7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
TTC #2
9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022
@brookert615 Omg I loved ASOUE, it was fantastic!! Have you read the books? How far have you gotten?? (I only know one person IRL to gush about this with, I wish more people could share my obsession).
PS- I hope you feel more encouraged soon. This could be the one!
@jennifer_louise Okay so we just started watching a few days ago and the last episode was with Aunt Josephine and the leeches! I now need to read the books because I really love it so far! And thanks for saying that
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@inthewoods23 FX on Thursday! I can't believe it's testing time again. Time seems to fly by.
@kimmer1412 I hope we get some good news on Thursday! Lots of testing going on. FX!
@b_1029 I feel like a grinch. I would welcome a few days without hearing my H's voice
@NYTino24 sorry about that
@lcking82 Are you celebrating mardi gras? Are you from NOLA?
@kagesstarshroom you too are celebrating mardi gras? Nice! Enjoy the parade.
@brookert615 wow! Good job on the weight loss. This is fantastic!
10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml)
11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged
1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele
4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery
6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020
7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
TTC #2
9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022
@jennifer_louise I hope you're right! I have about 1% confidence so we'll see, lol. If so, I'll warm it up for you guys.
@rikiteacup I will say that I've very much welcomed his lack of presence
@b_1029 you've basically been my cycle buddy since I started the IUIs in December with my IUI days and LP from the progesterone suppositories. We have to move to the BMB together!
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
rikiteacup Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@lcking82 So glad you try to celebrate the Mardi Gras anyway! It began in the U.S. in Alabama, apparently, so Louisianians don't entirely have claim over it...
@rikiteacup Hahah yes, as a person residing in Louisiana who has the first three days of this week off for the Mardi Gras holiday, catching beads and eating gumbo is a requirement or they might, like, punch an x in my driver's license and revoke my "Laissez les bon temps rouler" club membership.
@b_1029 Oooh Sunday seems far--but at least it's not yr FW--& FX for you being able to spill some good news upon his return.
@inthewoods23
@emeraldcity1214
@kimmer1412
Hoping for lots of BFPs this week!! Hope I can make you all proud tomorrow
@b_1029 I'm excited but scared to test all at the same time!
Y'all won't know my results until Thursday evening if I get a positive. DH has to be the first one I tell!
GL ladies!
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
im going to be stalking this thread so freaking hard on Thursday 😆
EEEEK! Guys what exciting times for the pee party! Crossing my fingers for all of your lovely ladies! Let’s make the November BMB blow the F up! 🥳
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@b_1029 I feel like you should have lied and told us all you were testing Monday. 😉 I'm going to be wondering all weekend now!