Me: 34 DH: 36 |Β Together since 2007 |Β Married July 2016
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
Re: Funny Friday 12/20
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer =Β CPΒ
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 Β
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 -Β BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
And now more holiday ones!Β
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer =Β CPΒ
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 Β
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 -Β BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer =Β CPΒ
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 Β
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 -Β BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
To be fair he does buy my mom stuff on his own, but I think my mom will often get stuff for herself while she's out shopping for others and let's my dad know he can gift that to her for Christmas.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
@inthewoods23 your mom is smart! I do that sometimes with stocking stuffers because my husband kind of sucks at stocking stuffers. Lol. In his defense he came from a family that wasnβt big on Christmas and I came from a family that goes completely over the top at Christmas.Β
BFP: 10/27/2011Β |Β Β EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/SΒ Β
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) =Β 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.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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
BFP: 10/27/2011Β |Β Β EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/SΒ Β
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) =Β 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.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3Β |Β all BFN
IVF #1 |Β 6.11.19Β |Β 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1Β |Β 9.10.19Β |Β BFNΒ "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testingΒ |Β all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2Β |Β 3.31.20Β |Β Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE |Β 8.20.20Β |Β 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! |Β 9.22.20Β |Β MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally |Β starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist |Β 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy |Β 10.1.21Β | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono |Β 10.15.21Β |Β normal
Bloodwork |Β 10.21.21Β |Β high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22Β Β | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch;Β 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 |Β 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check |Β allΒ normal
Labs |Β high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up |Β 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