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TWW Weekend 6.27-6.28
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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage?
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage?
CS/Q:
Re: TWW Weekend 6.27-6.28
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? Alcoholic: a nice cold beer. Non alcoholic: sweet tea!
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
Month/Cycle: 19/21 including 2 benched
CD/DPO: 22/4
Timing: -3,-1,O
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: Probably will start on 10 dpo
R/R: I started feeling a migraine coming on yesterday but I was able to head it off, thank goodness. But I struggled getting started with the day and this thread was bumping so I never made it in. I hope the increased activity keeps up! I’m so glad it’s the weekend. Looking forward to a relaxing day, taking the dog to the park, and getting tacos for dinner! Tomorrow we are celebrating my SIL’s birthday with a pizza party and cake! Love these slower-paced weekends!
CS/Q:
GTKY: Corona light, hands down. We don’t drink much beer anymore but this is our main exception. It tastes so much better when you are sitting outside!
@bows22 Glad you headed off the migraine. Your weekend sounds awesome!
Month/Cycle: 6/7
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? Frose!
CS/Q: My temp wasn't as high as my usual post-O temps, but I also had unusually low pre-O temps this month so shrug.
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
@bows22 glad you were able to head off the migraine! Enjoy your tacos and pizza party!
@legallykate good luck with "The Last Dance" 😆
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? Cold beer if we're on the dock or a nice cold white wine.
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
@krash_ I'm so sorry about the BFN!
@legallykate good luck with your work. I'm glad YH is so supportive and making it fun and that you get some time off!
@DoubleUp8 so jealous of your lake time! I think lots of ppl were headed to lakes this weekend or next on here. We usually fly to our families for the week of fourth of July and go to the lake (where I grew up going) but we're not flying with covid. I'm super bummed to miss it.
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? Session IPA, hefeweizen, or sparkling wine.
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
@bows22 good for you that you were able to find off your migraine! I get them sometimes but always upon waking up and then the day is just a battle. Tacos and a pizza party sound like an awesome weekend!
@legallykate 😂 love that YH is so optimistic!! And that he got breakfast for you this morning, sounds like you have a keeper! Yay for +1!
@DoubleUp8 have fun at the lake even if it's overcast! Hoping for lots of sunny days this summer!
@kvh22 sorry you are missing that time at your family's lake house this summer. We are missing some annual time with my family as well and it stinks. Is there a lake nearby that you can go to for a day trip? It won't be the same but maybe still relaxing. Also, for FF I get solid lines when I confirm O with opks and temp, and the dotted line when I just do temp. Did you use opks this cycle?
CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: -3, -2. I always forget about +1 so gotta try that next cycle.
Typical LP length: 11-13
Testing: idk. Might wait for AF. LP has been on the short end the last two cycles so only a little more to wait.
R/R: had a great day yesterday with coworkers at the lake. It's an overcast day today with big thunder storms in the forecast so I'm just enjoying the peace today. I did a bunch of housework first thing this morning so now I can spend a bit of time relaxing and reading this afternoon. I just finished "the hypnotist's love story" by Liane Moriarty and liked it if anyone is looking for a suggestion! Definitely better than "9 perfect strangers"
Anything cold 😆 not a huge alcohol drinker but make pitchers of sun tea using a green mint (decaf) tea a few times a week.
CS/Q: looks fine but I'm not very hopeful this cycle.
@bows22 The TWW thread was definitely bumping yesterday! Lots of new members around too which is exciting! I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend. Going to the park and having tacos sounds like a great way to spend the day!
@legallykate YAY for O! Glad to see you popping over here. I have my fingers crossed hard for you. Your timing is amazing!
@DoubleUp8 I really miss living near the lake. While I didn't live on the lake it was a very short walk or bike ride away depending on the part of the lake I wanted to get to. I hope you have a blast this weekend! As far as your CM changes, it does sound like maybe O is coming a bit later. Definitely possible that your prenatal vitamins are throwing off your balance a bit and changing your cycle.
@kvh22 I hope you get some great outdoors time this weekend and that the weather cooperates for you.
@_orchid_ I'm glad you had a good time yesterday. I hope you get some good relaxation in this weekend.
Month/Cycle: 5/5 unbenched
CD/DPO: 35/19
Timing: -5, -2, 0
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: Waiting until Monday to test again.
R/R: I'm heading out to my mom's farm here soon. Going to spend some time with her dog, get some fresh produce out of the garden, and relax away from the city for a bit. I got a ton of homework done yesterday so I'm hoping I'm just able to take a nice day off from it today. I have one more paper due tomorrow bit that shouldn't take too long to knock out. Maybe a few hours. MH and I might have a fire and roast marshmallows tonight if the weather holds up and we're awake enough to do it.
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? Does long island iced tea count as a summer beverage? Haha! I also enjoy lavender lemondae for a non-alcoholic option.
CS/Q: Temp drop today but my room was a bit colder than normal. We'll see what my temp does tomorrow. I'm still above my coverline and still not having any of my typical AF symptoms (change in cervical position, cramping, spotting, etc.). Either AF will show or she won't. If I still don't have a definite answer by Monday I'm giving my ObGyn a call to see what she thinks about it.
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
@kvh22 I have had my crosshairs move before, so def not uncommon. Hope you get lots of outside fun this weekend!
@_orchid_ Sorry you aren’t feeling hopeful, your chart looks good! Enjoy your day of relaxing and reading!
@ashaislurking Still keeping all the things crossed for you, it’s not over until the B rears her ugly head! Your farm day sounds lovely, enjoy!
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
@ashaislurking have fun getting it of the city and enjoy the fresh produce. I made a great summer salad with my mom with grilled corn, fresh tomatoes, black beans, avocado, onions, peppers, etc. So yummy!
As one of the newbies, thank you all for being so welcoming!
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
I don't think I really belong in TWW anymore. It's nice to see you here @ashaislurking although I wish for you that you have a BFP. I sympathize with you. I think if I charted my temps would probably look like yours.
I have PCOS. Last week I called my OB to ask if there's any way they can find out where I am in my cycle (like with bloodwork or ultrasound). The doctor told me there's nothing they can do to know except a blood draw for HCG. I said I didn't want one because it wouldn't tell me anything I wouldn't find out in a week of waiting.
I feel pressure in my abdomen now and then and occasionally a cramp here and there. I'm confident they're from not having a period in the past 6 weeks and cysts. I might or might not ask for provera. I'm undecided because I haven't been using OPKs since my last positive and I don't temp, and I don't want to end a pregnancy if there is one. On one hand I want to wait for AF to show naturally and on the other hand I want to force AF to come because it puts me in control.
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? I don't have a favorite drink for this season. My favorite drinks are sodas and juices.
@mighty_montgomery hopefully your timing was good and the OPK was right. I get so confused with them that I just stick to temping for the most part.
@_orchid_ I did CM which actually lined up now that I'm looking at it. I was more noting my spotting but it was pretty watery maybe even EWCM for those 4 days of spotting. No OPKs (I actually started them after it says ovulated just in case). Now that I'm thinking about it, it's dry so maybe those crosshairs are pretty accurate.
Finally just took a screenshot (do you guys do a thumbnail link or screenshots for FF charts?)
Why am I still here? Not sure what's going on with my LP this month. I'm trying seed cycling for the first time and it's supposed to enhance body's natural hormone production so it's the only thing I can think of that's causing this extension. Although I've been pretty anxious this week with finding out about low progesterone, my OB not wanting to prescribe progesterone to me, and waiting to find out about work acquisition details.
TTC #1 since 02/2020
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023
@bows22 hooray for slower-paced weekends! Enjoy your outings and the bday party.
@legallykate Love it that you man is invested in the timing!
@DoubleUp8 LOL on the "last dance" pun. 😂Enjoy the lake and all that it has to offer.
@kvh22 I totally think that not having vacation option is what's making the weekends stand out. Enjoy the outdoors. As for crosshairs, I've definitely seen them move in FF. Also, the solid line is better than dotted line, right? I chart with both FF and Premom as I find FF doesn't properly detect my O (it plots it on day of my peak LH).
@_orchid_ Thanks for the book recommendation.
@ashaislurking good to see you still here, but I definitely peaked in the announcements channel early this morning when you hadn't yet posted. 🤞🏻that the temp is up tomorrow.
@mighty_montgomery always happy to have you here unless it makes you feel worse.
AND DONE!
TTC #1 since 02/2020
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023
@acleverusername I hope everything goes well with the acquisition at work and you can relax and enjoy your weekend.
Happy Saturday night! I didn't put whiskey soda on my drink list earlier, but those are great for summer too! 😁
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
@kvh22 I do screenshots of my chart to put them in the spoiler personally. Not sure what others do.
@acleverusername Hopefully your LP is extending naturally. Might give you a better shot at implantation! Fingers crossed your TTC journey won't be much longer!
I'm guessing the drop yesterday was my room temp being cold because it popped RIGHT back up this morning when my room was normal temp. Still no sign of AF. I'm still not testing again until tomorrow (21DPO). I'll be giving my ObGyn a call if there still aren't any changes by then and I'm still getting negative tests to see what she wants me to do (wait it out or come in for some labs).
Chart in spoiler:
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
Yesterday I finally decided that with the CM drying up I should trust that I ovulated even if my temps weren't as elevated as when I'd temped previous cycles (we got a nice thing summer comforter so I was like, sure, that has to be it). Well today my temp dropped below the cover line and I'm all sorts of confused. Way too early for an implantation dip over here at CD 5. And I declined to HIO last night which would have been EOD but still dry in the CM department so 🤷
Chart in spoiler
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
@ashaislurking I actually think that this is what’s happening (LP is extending naturally). I posted this question in the group where I learned about seed cycling and at least one other person replied that her LP lengthened by 3 days in the first month of seed cycling. So 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻.
TTC #1 since 02/2020
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023
@bows22 sounds like a perfect weekend! Enjoy it!
@legallykate enjoy your days off this upcoming week!
@DoubleUp8 could it be extinguished semen? I noticed I get really stringy discharge the days after sex, and I assume it’s just that.
@kvh22 i love for the days DH has off. Life is just better then.
@_orchid_ your lake day sounds perfect! Glad you were able to relax and enjoy good company.
@ashaislurking your BFNs have me all sorts of confused! Your chart looks like an idea chart with an implantation dip. Hopefully your OB gets you some answers tomorrow.
@acleverusername FX AF stays at bay and you get a BFP soon!
@mighty_montgomery sorry your cycle is confusing you. Hopefully you pull a BFP or AF shows so you can start fresh.
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? Lemonade. If I’m drinking, Schmirnoff Ice Red White and Berry, but I rarely drink due to family history of alcohol abuse.
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
@ashaislurking I am crossing my fingers and toes for you!
We made pancakes for breakfast this morning
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
TTC #1 since 02/2020
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023
GTKY: What is your favorite summer beverage? Champagne, or anything crisp, white, and slightly sweet like Riesling or Gewurztraminer.
@acleverusername Be sure to ask what kinds of progesterone they will give you to supplement. I take it orally, insert it internally, and do the orgersterone-in-oil injection. Some people also do the Crinone gel insert, which is very potent (but expensive if your insurance doesn’t cover it). Good luck!
@DoubleUp8 The info in your spoiler seems appropriate to me. What are these new Bump guidelines you mention? Has something changed recently?
@krash_ Sorry about the bfn hitting so hard. Hugs to you!
@bows22 Yes, these dailies have been jumping this week! I haven’t seen it like this for months & months—I agree with you that I hope the increased activity keeps up! Hope your migraine stayed away completely and that you’ve been able to enjoy your weekend!
Edited: typos
@ashaislurking off to the Google rabbit hole on second estrogen surge. The timing could make sense. Very curious for tmrw. That's never happened before so I was so confused. Obviously too early for AF but who knows what my body is doing this cycle (not me).
The screenshots are easy so I'll keep that up. Thanks, all!
By the way, I noticed you're tracking your resting heart rate. Have you found any patterns? I found this is the first cycle when my temps went up leading up to Ovulation and then stayed up all throughout luteal phase.
TTC #1 since 02/2020
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
CD/DPO: 31/15
Typical LP: 14 days
Timing: IUI on O
Testing: Yesterday BFN, today BFN, and still no AF
R/R: I rarely have this long a cycle. Also, CP is still high(like can barely reach) and firm. CM is EWCM. But I still got a BFN! Feeling all sorts of things, some I think are symptoms, or I tell myself that it's just my body messing with me. Testing again in the morning if no AF.
CS/Q: Nope
@ashaislurking Hope you get answers soon.
@DoubleUp8 I would definitely keep having sex until your CM dries up!
@kvh22 I think your O date looks right. I’ve had CH move, but it’s typically when I have a slow rise. Your jump is pretty obvious. Temps are good for confirming a temp shift has occurred but there are so many other variables (hot/cold room, etc) that you can’t look at one or two temps, just the whole picture. The forest, not the trees. I bet your temp goes back up tomorrow!
@_orchid_ staying inside and relaxing during thunderstorms is the best! And thanks for the book tip. I am lukewarm on liane Moriarty but I do like that her books are easy reads. But 9 perfect strangers was 😬 so I added the one you mentioned to my list!
@ashaislurking I’m happy to see you still here, because I’m holding out so much hope for you tomorrow!
@mighty_montgomery I think with PCOS it’s not uncommon to have false surges? So that might have been the case with your positive OPK (a surge of LH but not ovulation). You could have had another surge later and ovulated then? I hope you get answers soon!
@acleverusername I’m sorry AF arrived!
@keikilove I’m sorry, how can I stalk you if you drop out of the dailies? Just kidding. I’ll be thinking about you my friend!
@DoubleUp8 Oh, I see! I have only heard mention of the “Great Exodus” but have never quite pieced together what happened. Maybe that would make a fun GTKY one of those days: “Were you here during the Great Exodus, and what role did you play in it?”🤷♀️ Or maybe that’s a terrible idea...
@SesshomaruMom Sorry you’re having a confusing end of cycle too. Hopefully tomorrow yields some clear answers!
@acleverusername Yep, those instructions sounds iffy to me too. Most of us take 200mg and only once ovulation has been confirmed for 2 or 3 days. Taken at the right time after ovulation, progesterone can’t hurt at all. But taken before ovulation could mess things up hormonally.
Re: Resting Heart Rate, I’ve noticed in several cycles that my RHR will rev up by 2-3 beats after O. *TW: This has happened in successful cycles.* So when it stays low—between 55-57 bpm for me—I assume the cycle hasn’t worked.