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Re: TWW Fri-YAY 10/8
Month/Cycle: 6/5
CD/DPO: 24/5
Timing: -4, -2, -1
Typical LP length: 11
Testing: Waiting for AF
R/R: One of our dogs decided to make a commotion at 3:30 this morning and I never fell back asleep so I was quite grumpy this morning. So I guess today is half sick day, half mental health day. I feel pretty guilty but I also know I needed the break.
CS/Q: No temp today since I laid in bed a couple hours before giving up on sleep. I was hoping to try melatonin since I’ve lost a lot of sleep this week from disrupted sleep but the internet suggests there isn’t enough research on the safety of it while pregnant. Blows my mind that for as long as people have been getting pregnant there can still be things where it’s like “Is this safe? 🤷♀️ Haven’t looked into that enough.”
Month/Cycle: 5/4AL
CD/DPO: 22/10
Timing: -2,-1,0
Typical LP length: 10/11 days
Testing: I caved and tested yesterday and it was stark white. So I probably won’t test again- maybe Monday or Tuesday if af doesn’t show up. But I’m spotting.
R/R: rant. **Tw mentions the possibility of future pregnancy in a conversation with my annoying dh.**
CS/Q:
@paytonpedro I'm sorry that you are spotting. Still holding out hope for you! As for a wavering DH, I feel you so hard on that. Mine was going back and forth a lot lately too and it's gut wrenching. When we were going though my MC he mentioned that if this happened three times, (arbitrary number) that he wouldn't try again. I feel like making stupid comments like that make me more anxious than I already am. I hope you guys are able to come to an agreement and have more conversations about it.
Month/Cycle: 3/3AL
CD/DPO: 17/5
Timing: "good"
Typical LP length: 13/14
Testing: still waiting
R/R: I'm so glad it's Friday. It's going to be a busy day at work as I have to meet a Tuesday deadline and have Monday as a holiday, but I am SO looking forward to a three day weekend!
CS/Q: My temp did come back up, so I am thinking yesterday was just a fluke cold thing. My temps are still all over the place though due to the sickness, so there is no real clear pattern. I think at this point, only time will tell.
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
@pinkkillersheep on the flip side... Tylenol is now unsafe in pregnancy?? That's something that just popped up recently. Sometimes it feels like every recommendation is just a crapshoot. Even when not pregnant. How many times have I read about the great benefits of coffee or why decaf is better/worse for you. And oh no! decaf does have some caffeine in it so it's not the best for pregnancy either. Good grief.
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 indefinitely
@pinkkillersheep - ugh, that's terrible! Out cat and dog will do that sometimes and I try my best to ignore them! Get some rest!
@paytonpedro - sorry you are spotting. still sending out positive vibes! That is a very frustration with your DH, like what is he really thinking?
@tessiesmom26 - not cool when deadlines are moved up! hopefully today will go fast for you!
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Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 24/11
Timing: -3, -1, +1
Typical LP length: 12 (?)
Testing: I said I was going to wait until Monday, but I think I am going to test tomorrow! I've been having some symptoms that are really making me wonder!
R/R: Happy, happy Friday!! I really want some pizza!
CS/Q: Had a temp spike this morning, that's about all i've got.
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
butttt, yay for the 3 days weekend! I hope you can finish what you’re working on and enjoy your time off!
@ajsanders-2 thanks for the positive vibes! I’m sending them right back your way! Best of luck testing tomorrow!! I hope you get your pizza today lol.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 AL
CD/DPO: 17/4
Timing: good
Typical LP length: 12ish
Testing: WFAF
R/R: My boss took me out to lunch today which was really nice. I have been beyond discouraged at work lately (personnel issues, upper management problems, etc), so it was nice to feel appreciated. And yay for it almost being the weekend!
CS/Q: Nope
@pinkkillersheep Don’t feel guilty! It sounds like you need the day to rest up.
@paytonpedro Ugh, I feel this post. Twice now while TTC my DH has backpedaled with uncertainty and it is gut-wrenching every time. I hope you’re able to have an honest conversation with him to uncover what his hesitation is really about.
@tessiesmom26 Yay for a three-day weekend! Have something fun planned?
@ajsanders-2 Hoping to see you disappear tomorrow!
@tessiesmom26 Happy Friday! Enjoy your three day weekend!
@ajsanders-2 Everything crossed for you tomorrow! 🤞
@abjm0325 Glad you’re getting some appreciation at work. I feel like the whole country is burnt out, so it’s nice when you get a little bit back.
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
@paytonpedro ugh I’m sorry he approached the conversation in that way. Maybe he was just truly concerned that you didn’t want to try because of the summer? Hopefully y’all can come to a consensus.
@abjm0325 aw sounds like you had a nice work day! What a great way to roll into the weekend.
@tessiesmom26 oh I’m glad your temp came back up this morning. I hope your day wasn’t as hectic as you thought it’d be!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 21/3
Timing: -4,-2,-1,0,+1
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: at least 10 DPO
R/R: we are looking at a house today in our desired neighborhood, and it’s got tons of space. It checks several of our wishlist items off, and it’s way under budget! But it’s a *fixer upper* lol. Like pink carpets and lots of wallpaper and appliances that look like they came from the 70s. Wish us some clarity as we look at this house and decide if we want to make an offer!
CS/Q: got my crosshairs today 👍
@pinkkillersheep we will be out at my family’s land camping until Tuesday so I’m excited. But not excited to have my period in a camper. Meh.
@singing_koala yay for crosshairs! Crossing literally everybody part I can for you guys today! Did you go look yet? Sending all the positive vibes!
And I hear you. We have a ton of April birthdays in both of our families, so I would really rather not have a due date in April.
@paytonpedro We just went to Subway because it's near our work, but it was good to get out of the office and to not have to pay! Hope a mini break from TTC (if that's what you decide on) will be a good reset for you and your H.
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
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 indefinitely