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CS/Q:
Re: WTO Fri-YAY 8/16
Good morning!
Month/Cycle: 7/5/3 AL
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: CM, OPK, BBT, PNV, trying for SMEP
R/R: So glad its Friday! I stayed up later than normal every day this week and I am exhausted. I need some strong coffee this morning. I get off a little early today and if it's nice will probably go out on the river with the inlaws this afternoon. Tonight I have to say goodbye to my sister who is moving 400 miles away 😭
CS/Q: big temp drop this morning, otherwise nothing to see
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@millpe - I am right there with you with the need for coffee. I slept great last night, I just wish I could have stayed there instead of coming to work. Sorry about having to say bye to your sis, that's hard.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT charting, CM & CP tracking, OPKs, Pre-Seed, Mucinex (CD10 to 1DPO), and baby aspirin.
R/R: The second season of Mindhunter is on Netflix today, and MH & I are so excited to go home and binge-watch it. We were talking last night about what sort of takeout we should get so we can veg out all night, lol. We're such nerds.
CS/Q: I got my temp spike! Woop woop! Just waiting for my CH before moving over to TWW.
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
Month/Cycle: 11/9 (AL)
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: PNV, preseed, CM, OPK, letrozole, trigger and IUI
R/R: I’m working from home today! Our company recently started allowing us to telecommute and this is my first day, I’m super thrilled! Also, it’s date night!!
CS/Q:
@millpe going out on the river sounds like it would be wonderful! I’m so sorry your sis is moving away! Is it for work? (Sorry if you told us already and i don’t remember 😕)
@ttcbabyodo I’ll have to check that show out!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
@millpe I hope your coffee is nice and during today. So sorry you have to say goodbye to your sister. I know how hard it is to have siblings live so far away.
@ttcbabyodo that sounds like a fun date night in. Enjoy!! Editing to add yay for your temp spike!!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CF, FF, prenatals
R/R: Today is DH's and my 5th anniversary! We won't get to see much of each other today because he's working but we'll get to watch football together tonight and are visiting his family this weekend with a date night out tomorrow planned.
CS/Q: no
@kpearse99 enjoy date night and WFH!
@ttcbabyodo I haven’t seen mindhinter, I’ll have to check it out, I just finished Jane the virgin last night! Yay for a temp spike!
@millpe I’m sorry your sister is moving:( that is hard. I hope you get lots of strong coffee this morning.
Month/cycle: 2/2
CD: 7
R/R: nothing really, I’m working again this weekend, today and a half day in the morning. And then I get to see one of my best friends, I haven’t seen her since TW: we hosted her baby shower END TW: a few weeks ago. I slept terribly last night and felt bed locked when I woke up. I had to try so hard to get up. I’ll be hitting the coffee hard this morning as well!
CS/Q: nothing to see, I finally quit spotting so I started temping again this morning.
Good morning ladies! Happy Friday!
Month/Cycle: 13/12/2nd cycle AL#2
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: Prenatal vitamins, Fertility Friend, temping, OPKs, observing CM, progesterone post-O
R/R: I'm meeting a friend for lunch and I am excited to catch up with her. We used to work together and I'm so glad we've still kept in touch. I really need to get my butt in gear and start preparing for the new school year. I am going to pop into school this afternoon to print some things and make a list of what I need to do. I also need to order a bunch of supplies.
CS/Q: Nope. I was awake every 2 hours tossing and turning so any temp wouldn't be accurate.
@gingermama29 happy anniversary!!!
@photographerwife I feel like i had a terrible nights sleep too... something must be in the air!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@photographerwife sounds like last night was a bad night for sleeping for everyone. Full moon?
@gingermama29 happy anniversary!
@kpearse99 enjoy working from home today and have a wonderful date night! Where are you going?
@ttcbabyodo that's one beautiful temp rise!
Month/Cycle: 15/11/1 AL#2
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: Nothing, waiting for next cycle so I can restart Letrozole and have SHG done.
R/R: Happy Friday!! I’m excited for the weekend! We are heading to the IL’s tomorrow and then going to a Cincinnati Reds baseball game with them tomorrow night! Should be fun!! It’ll be hot, but we got seats under an awning, so that should help some!
CS/Q: None.
@millpe hope the coffee helps and you can catch up on sleep this weekend! A night on the river sounds fun! Sorry you have to say goodbye to your sister, that’s tough! Sending hugs!
@ttcbabyodo that sounds like a perfect evening in!! Enjoy!! Yay for the temp spike, that’s a big one!
@kpearse99 hope you like working from home! Will this be permanent or just some times? They offer it here, and I’m thinking I wouldn’t mind doing it part time. Hope you have a good date night!
@gingermama29 Happy Anniversary!! Sounds like you have a great weekend planned!!
@photographerwife hope the coffee helps! Stinks you have to work again this weekend, but that’s nice you will get to see your friend!
@emeraldduchess enjoy lunch with your friend!! Hopefully your list of stuff to do before school won’t be too long!
@kpearse99 I wish my job allowed me to work from home, that sounds excellent! Any fun activities planned for date night?
@ttcbabyodo takeout and netflix is the best! I've heard good things about Mindhunter, but haven't checked it out yet.
@millpe going out on the river sounds great, I hope the weather is nice tonight. There are a lot of lakes around where I live and I really want to get a boat so I can enjoy them more.
@gingermama29 sounds like you have a good weekend to look forward to! All these date nights sound wonderful., what do you have planned?
@photographerwife I hate that feeling waking up, I hope the coffee helps!
@emeraldduchess sorry for the bad night sleep, but I hope you have a good time with your friend! Catching up with friends you haven't seen in awhile is always nice.
@bluetickgal sounds like a fun weekend, I hope the game is good and you're able to stay somewhat cool.
Month/Cycle: 14/10
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: pnv, opks, ava
R/R: So sorry I've been MIA all week. After my crazy weekend with the in-laws I have had so much work to do and I needed some time to decompress so I started painting the trim in my dining room to get my mind in a better place. Time has gotten away from me. Absolutely nothing insane happened in our one-bedroom cabin, but it was not exactly enjoyable. Everytime we go up there we have to take some things out of my MIL's childhood home and it always gets emotional. I am hoping to get in a fun weekend getaway somewhere before the end of this summer!
CS/Q: nothing exciting to see yet.
@millpe I'm sorry about your sis, that's super hard! My sisters (including my twin!) live super far away from me and I miss them so much.
@ttcbabyodo oooh we love Mindhunter too! Gonna have to make time for that soon. Yay for your temp spike/O!
@kpearse99 Sounds like a great day! How often will you get to work from home?
@gingermama29 Aw, Happy Anniversary! Wishing you guys a great weekend.
@photographerwife Have fun with your BFF!
@emeraldduchess ugh, I'm sorry for the poor sleep. Have a great lunch!
Month/Cycle: 6/4
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: BBT, Ovusense, CM, CP, OPK's
R/R: Add me to the poor sleep - must be something in the air! I was wrong and I guess the movers arrive tonight, oh well. That gives us more of the weekend to get stuff in order before DH starts law school Monday.
CS/Q: nah
@kpearse99 She is moving for her husband's job. And they will also be close to his family now. At least it's the closest major city to me so now we have an even better excuse to go to baseball and football games!
@gingermama29 Happy anniversary!
@photographerwife Sorry you had terrible sleep! Hope you found some good coffee.
@emeraldduchess when does school start again for you? My youngest sister is a teacher and I think she went back today and kids start again next week already!
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@ginevere I love lakes, but they are a little further away from where I live. We dont have a boat either, but my grandparents in law live on the river and leave their boat tied at their yard so sometimes we just go take it
@rachelg777 I know I saw you recently moved (or are in the middle). Remind me, did you go far?
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
Month/Cycle: 26/23
CD: 29
WAYDTGKU: FET in 25 days
R/R: this morning I decided I will take the day before through the day after my FET off from work. I plan on getting a nice massage the day before so I can feel extra good and relaxed!
We have DH's friends coming over later today to hang out so that should be fun. And family coming out and we're going to what's called the Parade of Homes - home builders build houses in new subdivisions and you get to tour the houses. You can buy them too. It's cool to see what's out there and gives us some of our own design ideas for our house.
CS/Q: nope
TTC #1 since 7.2017
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
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 put on pause
@bluetickgal Your weekend sounds like it will be so fun! I hope you enjoy it!
@RachelG83 happy moving weekend!!! I hope everything goes smoothly!
@emeraldduchess and @ginevere no idea what we'll do yet tonight, but it will certainly involve dinner and wine... There's a cute farm that hosts these wine and concert nights on Friday's so we might do that....and then of course a little bit of HIO (ya know, gotta get that timing in )
@millpe oh I see... at least you'll have all those fun excuses for get togethers!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@ttcbabyodo That sounds like the perfect evening plans... so what kind of takeout are you doing?! I love true crime stuff so I will need to check that out. My current podcast is Crime Junkies. Yay for temp spike, good thing you got it in this week!
@kpearse99 Yay for working from home and date night! I find I am not nearly as productive working from home.
@gingermama29 Happy Anniversary!
@photographerwife Hopefully the coffee helps today!
@emeraldduchess Have a good lunch! Sorry for the rough night of sleep.
@bluetickgal Have fun at the game!
@ginevere I hope you can have fun this weekend.
@rachelg777 Sorry about your sleep, I hope you will have enough energy to unpack!
It was a full moon last night, maybe that has something to do with everyones crummy sleep?
Month/Cycle: 5/5 (2 benched)
CD:9
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, getting healthier
R/R: I finally slept through the night without waking until my alarm, but my temp was still high! I officially think I am getting sick, I'm going to the doctor later today to rule out the flu or strep.
CS/Q: I could barely get the whole thing in a screen shot.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
ETA: Yep! I'm all caught up on The Clearing.
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
@millpe So sorry your sister is moving so far away!!! You deserve all the coffee today too!
@ttcbabyodo I'm such a true crime nerd too! I love the current focus on under-represented cases and the focus on trying to solve them!
@kpearse99 Woo hoo to date night and WFH!!!! Have any fun date plans?
@gingermama29 Happy anniversary!!!!
@photographerwife also all the coffee for you today too!!!
@emeraldduchess So sorry you didn't sleep well! I feel like this tip might help you - whenever I can't sleep, I mentally plan a Disney trip!
@bluetickgal have fun at the game!!!
@ginevere it's amazing how therapeutic painting trim can be!!! Hoping you have an good weekend!
@rachelg777 GL with the move!!!
@inthewoods23 OOoooh I want to go to a parade of homes!!!!! Also, good idea taking the additional time off!
@m6agua so sorry you're not feeling well!!
Month/Cycle: 12/12
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, BBT, PNVs, SMEP, Pre-seed
R/R: I'm happy it's Fri-YAY! I'm definitely ready for the weekend! No real plans, which is nice. Work is already crazy - this has taken an hour to type up!
CS/Q: Ha, nope.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@rachelg777 good luck with finishing up the move. And good luck to YH with starting law school!
@millpe thanks so much! It definitely feels nice having a plan again!
@inthewoods23 25 days...you are getting so close!! 😁 That sounds like a great plan to take off those few days for the FET...and a massage sounds perfect to relax beforehand! Sounds like you have a great weekend planned!
@kpearse99 that sounds good you should be able to do it a couple days a week at least! That’s nice you and your co-workers can just work it out amongst yourselves so you know you have coverage in the office. All my work is on the computer too, so I could easily do it from home...except when I have meetings of course. I may look into doing it part time down the road a bit.
@m6agua thank you! Oh no, definitely sounds like you are getting sick! Hope you can get some meds from the doctor and have a restful weekend to get better!
@mvt2003 thanks! I hope you enjoy your plan-free weekend!!
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
@photographerwife have fun with your friend. It's always nice to catch up after a long time away.
@emeraldduchess enjoy your lunch date with your friend. I hear ya on needing to get ready for the upcoming school year. I popped into my classroom this morning and did a little set up and unpacking my supplies that arrived over the summer. It's always fun to see what I ordered cause I usually forget.
@bluetickgal oh that sounds fun! Enjoy seeing the ILs and the baseball game. I hope the awning keeps things a little cooler.
@ginevere we're going out to dinner/trivia tomorrow night, which is something we haven't gotten to do in a long time and have missed. Sorry your weekend wasn't great. I hope you're able to get a nice getaway in before summer ends.
@rachelg777 good luck with the move! Sorry for crappy sleep. Hope you can squeeze in a nap at some point.
@inthewoods23 oooh a massage sounds like the perfect way to relax and treat yourself before the FET. Enjoy!!
@m6agua wow what a temp spike!! I hope you feel better.
@mvt2003 enjoy a nice quiet weekend!! Sometimes it's so nice to not have anything planned.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
Been away from here for a few days while traveling! Finally got a chance to sneak away and go to bed early (just checking in on TB first!)
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: Temping, (I'm traveling with a couple OPKs too. I'll start on CD 10 probably. We're in a hotel traveling home that night).
R/R: Out adventuring before the new school year ramps up!
CS/Q: Well it's my first month temping and using FF. The past two nights my temp was way lower but I was in a different room/sleeping situation. Now tonight I'm in a different bed. I'll see what tomorrow brings!
@ttcbabyodo Yay for the spike!
@kpearse Hope date night goes well!
@gingermama29 Have fun this weekend and on the date night!
@photographerwife I hear the rough night! I just did 2 nights on a deflating air mattress! Hopefully you sleep better tonight!
@bluetickgal Enjoy the game!
@m6agua Feel better soon!