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R/R: first official day of spring break! Waking up without an alarm and taking a leisurely shower was an excellent way to start the day. DH and I went and traded in our phones yesterday. We’re officially iPhone owners now which is definitely taking some getting used to (I’ve only ever had android phones). No real plans today other than doing some cleaning/laundry that we’ve been neglecting.
@gingermama29 enjoy spring break! DH doesn't get Good Friday off this week but I do so that will be nice getting to chill while he works
Month/Cycle: 5 AL
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: temping, OPKs, GF/DF diet
R/R: 4 day work week woo! Coworker is at a customer today so I'm on my own. Hopefully it's still a pretty chill day. We're warming up a bit here but in a day or two it drops to 38 for a high. Boo. This is what I hate about spring, it starts warming up, it feels great, but then it starts getting cold again. My late April birthday has had temps near 80, and other times in the 40s so I never know *shrug*
CS/Q:
*TW* History:
Me: 33 DH: 35 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
TTC #1 since 7.2017 Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3| 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 BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX to maintain pregnancy DS born 7.19.22 after induction
@inthewoods23 I do hate that about spring. It’s going to be 70 here tomorrow and then we’re getting accumulating snow on Wednesday. FX for a chill day at work!
R/R: I finally got an appointment for a covid vaccine. I have been going back and forth on getting it. It is scheduled for Monday so I might TTA this cycle. I haven't decided yet. I just know myself and if I get KU I will worry the entire time.
CS/Q: not today.
TTC History:
Started dating DH 2006 . Married 2015
TTC July 2015-November 2015
BFP November 2015 Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021 MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
</div><div>WAYDTGKU: FET Prep</div><div> </div><div>R/R: My WFH computer arrived... :/ But I'm officially on a vacation week for the time being anyway, so Yay! Will have to unbox and start setting things up, but I'm not sure if I will go as far as logging in until Monday. Gulp!
</div><div class="Spoiler">CS/Q: I hate to even post because it's such a hot mess. It wouldn't look like this if I really needed to know, I swear! Lol I may try to be more consistent next cycle, when it semi matters a little more... Pretty sure yesterday was O.
@gingermama29 hope you enjoy your break! take that well-earned r and r @inthewoods23 cheers to a 4-day week - I love those. fx your birthday turns out with the weather you're wishing for! @ReadyForaB congrats on your appointment! idk about you but I'm starting to really see that light at the end of the tunnel. whether you continue to TTGP or not is totally a personal decision; I opted not to wait and instead just drank lots of electrolytes and had a steady stream of tylenol and my temp never went over 99.7, but that felt like my "safe zone" for anxiety. @BusinessWife eyyy get that vacay going!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: bbt, cm/cp, pnv, opk (2 types this time!)
R/R: AF was gracious enough to wait until my vaccine side effect day subsided, a good thing because WOW that is no joke. I was prepared for fever and fatigue, was not prepared for the joint pain and muscle aches and headache. and MH is eligible for it as of this Wednesday and I managed to snag him an appt so soon he'll be able to join the vaxxed party it is a good day and I am full of energy and idk why but we're not questioning it! no gift horses' mouths today thanks!
@BusinessWife my ob is not much help at all in this department TW - Loss
I recently had a loss and when I inquired about getting the vaccine while pregnant (before the loss obviously) I was not given a yes or no answer. Basically I was told, it is an experiment, it is up to you. No guidance whatsoever as far an timing or anything. So, I am not even going to bother calling with this question.
TTC History:
Started dating DH 2006 . Married 2015
TTC July 2015-November 2015
BFP November 2015 Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021 MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
@ReadyForaB yay for a vaccine appointment! FWIW, I saw an article the other day discussing a recent study that said the vaccine was highly effective for pregnant women and passed on antibodies to the baby. I’m certainly not a medical professional and don’t expect you to take medical advice from an Internet stranger but I just wanted to put that out there.
@BusinessWife yay for vacation! Haha definitely save logging in until Monday.
@chgilmore sorry for AF but glad it waited until your side effects subsided. Was that your first or second shot?
@ReadyForaB I'm sorry! echoing some others, definitely talk with your medical person if you feel comfortable. I understand feeling anxious about it, MH and I almost benched ourselves too so I get it. @gingermama29 it's okay! that was my second dose, I didn't feel anything other than a mildly sore arm with my first dose. @fantasyflyte your temps remind me of a rollercoaster lol! we support a clean and organized house if it makes you feel good!!!
Re: WTO Monday 3.29
Month/Cycle: 22/2 AL
CD: 25
WAYDTGKU: NTNP, temping
R/R: first official day of spring break! Waking up without an alarm and taking a leisurely shower was an excellent way to start the day. DH and I went and traded in our phones yesterday. We’re officially iPhone owners now which is definitely taking some getting used to (I’ve only ever had android phones). No real plans today other than doing some cleaning/laundry that we’ve been neglecting.
CS/Q:
R/R: 4 day work week woo! Coworker is at a customer today so I'm on my own. Hopefully it's still a pretty chill day. We're warming up a bit here but in a day or two it drops to 38 for a high. Boo. This is what I hate about spring, it starts warming up, it feels great, but then it starts getting cold again. My late April birthday has had temps near 80, and other times in the 40s so I never know *shrug*
CS/Q:
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
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
@inthewoods23 yay for 4 day work weeks! Me too!
TTC July 2015-November 2015
Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021
MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
TTC Since March 2022
MMC June 2022
BFP September 2022 - Due June 2023!
<div>CD: 15
</div><div>WAYDTGKU: FET Prep</div><div>
</div><div>R/R: My WFH computer arrived... :/ But I'm officially on a vacation week for the time being anyway, so Yay! Will have to unbox and start setting things up, but I'm not sure if I will go as far as logging in until Monday. Gulp!
</div><div class="Spoiler">CS/Q: I hate to even post because it's such a hot mess. It wouldn't look like this if I really needed to know, I swear! Lol I may try to be more consistent next cycle, when it semi matters a little more... Pretty sure yesterday was O.
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@inthewoods23 cheers to a 4-day week - I love those. fx your birthday turns out with the weather you're wishing for!
@ReadyForaB congrats on your appointment! idk about you but I'm starting to really see that light at the end of the tunnel. whether you continue to TTGP or not is totally a personal decision; I opted not to wait and instead just drank lots of electrolytes and had a steady stream of tylenol and my temp never went over 99.7, but that felt like my "safe zone" for anxiety.
@BusinessWife eyyy get that vacay going!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
WAYDTGKU: bbt, cm/cp, pnv, opk (2 types this time!)
R/R: AF was gracious enough to wait until my vaccine side effect day subsided, a good thing because WOW that is no joke. I was prepared for fever and fatigue, was not prepared for the joint pain and muscle aches and headache. and MH is eligible for it as of this Wednesday and I managed to snag him an appt so soon he'll be able to join the vaxxed party
CS/Q: too early for anything
@inthewoods23 Enjoy that 4-day week! 💕
@ReadyForaB Congrats on the appt! Sorry, no advice as to TTA. I would just call your Ob and see if they can offer any guidance.
@BusinessWife my ob is not much help at all in this department
TW - Loss
I recently had a loss and when I inquired about getting the vaccine while pregnant (before the loss obviously) I was not given a yes or no answer. Basically I was told, it is an experiment, it is up to you. No guidance whatsoever as far an timing or anything. So, I am not even going to bother calling with this question.
TTC July 2015-November 2015
Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021
MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
TTC Since March 2022
MMC June 2022
BFP September 2022 - Due June 2023!
@BusinessWife yay for vacation! Haha definitely save logging in until Monday.
@chgilmore sorry for AF but glad it waited until your side effects subsided. Was that your first or second shot?
@gingermama29 it's okay! that was my second dose, I didn't feel anything other than a mildly sore arm with my first dose.
@fantasyflyte your temps remind me of a rollercoaster lol! we support a clean and organized house if it makes you feel good!!!