TWW w/o 12/5/22

anniemarie887

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Month/Cycle: 

CD/DPO: 

Timing: 

Typical LP length: 

Testing: 

R/R: 

CS/Q: 

anniemarie887

Month/Cycle: 24/too many to keep track between losses etc.

CD/DPO: 20/4 or 5 if we go by OPK, FF isn't liking my temps, my AVA bracelet seems to put O at CD 16, which it could be based on peak OPK

Timing: if we use CD 16: -4, -2, -1

Typical LP length: 10-12 days, but also taking vaginal progesterone so this will be "controlled"

Testing: b/c i am unhinged after being benched essentially since march... and apparently a masochist, i will prob start testing fri as long as temps keep rising...

R/R: i actually got some stuff done around the house this week, i'm just feeling overwhelmed and like my work and home life is a bit messy - in the literal sense - i just want to purge my entire house and my inbox. i think i am going to wfh all week and try and get some organizing done on work breaks... we shall see

CS/Q: attaching my chart in spoiler....
*edited to fix spacing

dmcg17

Month/Cycle: Month 12, Cycle 7

CD/DPO: CD 40

Timing: Trying to figure that out.

Typical LP length: Also trying to figure this out.

Testing: Might test tomorrow; period is 3 days late. My husband and I usually like to wait a week before testing to see if I’m just late. I did do an LH test this morning though and it was high at .58, so I’m not really sure what to make of that…

R/R: Just trying to get a handle on everything now that we’re just about at the year mark. 

CS/Q: None this week.

wanderlustsoul

@anniemarie887 I did so much organizing this weekend and it felt great. I’m usually so busy on the weekends but it was cold so I wanted to keep it chill at home. I hope you can get stuff done this week! 

@dmcgrew17 have you got any TSH testing done or anything? Did you ovulate as yet? 

wanderlustsoul

Month/Cycle: 6

CD/DPO: 6-7DPO

Timing: either 0-2 and O+1 or O-3 and O 

Typical LP length: I honestly don’t even know anymore but usually 12-14? 

Testing: Thursday - I have my gynecologist appt so I’ll test in the morning before it. I am hoping that he can help me stay pregnant when I get pregnant again. He’s really my last hope in this country. 

R/R: I did so much organizing this weekend and wrapped a ton of presents! It felt so nice. I feel mentally ready for my in-laws to visit now haha  

CS/Q: 

dmcg17

@wanderlustsoul What is TSH testing? I’m honestly not sure if I ovulated or not. My OPK results are all over the place and I’m a horrible sleeper, so BBT is inaccurate. 

anniemarie887

@dmcgrew17 thyroid. And really, should have TSH, T4 and T3 IMO. Do you have a dx as to why your cycles are so long? I’m sorry I can’t remember if you had shared that before. 

@wanderlustsoul fx crossed for you!

dmcg17

@anniemarie887 Nope. TW: So, I got off birth control last October and my cycles were consistently 36 days until I got Covid in May where it was 40 days. In July I got a positive pregnancy test, but it was chemical. After that, I had a 33 day cycle, a 62 day cycle, and now we’re here. One doctor I saw when I had the chemical said it looks like I might have PCOS, the other doctor (my usual) said I don’t really have enough symptoms to have that diagnosis. She also said everything looks good and that I should be able to conceive on my own, but if not by my yearly exam (end of Dec) we’ll look into some tests/options. Basically, she said a year is still normal and since I technically was pregnant, I’m still within normal, but she won’t make me wait a whole extra year.

wanderlustsoul

@dmcgrew17 I would really push for testing. It’s worth a check. Thyroid issues can cause this and also cause pregnancy loss (and/or progesterone issues). It’s just a blood test so nothing too extraordinary. 

dmcg17

@wanderlustsoul Testing is definitely something I want to discuss with her when I see her at the end of the month. She also said my cycles may be off for a couple of months, but I want to start looking at things sooner than later.

anniemarie887

@dmcgrew17 TW LOSS * i'm sorry for the chemical, i've had 3 losses over 8 mos earlier this year so i know that road. do you remember before you were on BC how long your cycles were? i know for me that was like the stone ages of high school. i am no dr, but having one super long cycle is interesting, but i can see where your dr would be like let's wait and see b/c it wasn't a pattern at that point. that being said, i do not like to wait and see. lol. i just went back and looked, you're 30, so that means they'll want everything to wait longer... but it doesn't mean it has to. i went through RPL testing after 2 losses at 34, i wasn't "geriatic" but pushed for addt'l genetic work ups etc. *end TW*

dmcg17

@anniemarie887 I just know they were very irregular and when I would get it, it would be incredibly heavy. I am definitely with you though; I don’t like doing the wait and see thing either, but she said that it’s normal to have a couple of irregular cycles after a loss. I was ready to start asking for tests when I didn’t get pregnant the first month, but my husband talked me down. 

britters314

Month/Cycle: 0 (starting for real next cycle)

CD/DPO: 14/2 (assuming temp is still high tomorrow, but CM also lines up with this)

Timing: -4

Typical LP length: 12-13 days

Testing: won't be testing this cycle

R/R: It's a good thing this was just our "get back into the hang of things" month because I had a cold all last week and I O'ed early, so our timing was pretty bad. And since I O'ed early, idk if next cycle will work out either since it might not be far enough out from when H started sleep apnea treatment. So hopefully I O late next cycle to balance things out.

CS/Q: 

maggiemadeit

It’s so nice to see so many people here in the TWW right now!! Here’s hoping that December is an incredible month for you all ❤️

Month/Cycle: 17 months since we started trying, and 3rd month back TTC again *TW* after our second miscarriage  

CD/DPO: CD14, 1DPO

Timing: -2, -1, 0

Typical LP length: usually 11-12, but it’s not super consistent

Testing: I’d really like to wait until 12 DPO which would be a week from Saturday, but I know I’ll probably cave before then. I’m always fine for the first week and then the second week of the TWW I have no chill. Zero. 

R/R: We have been having a LOT of fun trying these last months! Also, my husband asked me if I was ovulating yesterday 😂. I never discuss these things with him, and it’s the first time I have ever heard him say this word out loud. It’s really sweet that he wants to be more involved, but it catches me off guard because I am usually on my own with these things. It’s kind of nice to be doing it more together. 

CS/Q: Nah, my charts are very boring because I only chart OPK and CM. 

acarverrn

*lurking here as I'm still WTO* Does someone mind to explain to me what is meant by timing?

ETA: nvm!! Just remembered I saw this info in the newbie board

wanderlustsoul

I caved and tested and it’s obviously a BFN (I’m 8dpo) but man was I still disappointed. 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

bearmomma1

@wanderlustsoul arg sorry for the bfn. I know that disappointment all too well. 

@maggiemadeit aw how sweet your hubs was asking about ovulation. Hopefully all your fun attempts are the winning ticket!
@anniemarie887 keeping everything crossed for you friend! I hear you on wanting to purge the whole house. Feels impossible to keep clean for longer than half a day.
@dmcgrew17 good luck! And definitely agree with more testing.

Month/Cycle: 22/11 after loss 

CD/DPO: 19/1 

Timing: morning of O

Typical LP length: at least 12 with progesterone 

Testing: ehh, probably on 11/12 DPO.

R/R: just happy that my body ovulated is all. But not getting my hopes up. 

CS/Q: anyone else’s nipple get sore during ovulation? And then remain sensitive for the whole LP? Lol that’s been happening recently and really throwing my SS off.

optimistgardener

*lurking so i can talk nips* @bearmomma1 one of my main personal indicators of FP vs LP is that pre-O, my nipples appreciate rough handling. After O, it's a hands-off/delicate treatment situation. I can pretty much gauge where i am in my cycle purely on nipple sensitivity alone!

bearmomma1

@optimistgardener that’s so interesting. I’ve never noticed it before. But the last couple of cycles I’m like yes my nips are sore, it’s a good sign! But it hasn’t been 🤷🏼‍♀️

maggiemadeit

@wanderlustsoul I’m sorry for the negative test. I think we can all relate to the disappointment. It’s still early though, don’t count yourself out just yet. 

@bearmomma1 Woohoo for ovulating! Go ovaries! 

wanderlustsoul

I just had the most awesome appt with the gynecologist. I am blown away. And it finally feels like someone cares that I’ve had 2 miscarriages and will help me try to prevent another one.

He gave me a prescription for progesterone to have on hand in case I get pregnant. He will also do an ultrasound just around/before 6 weeks to make sure everything looks ok. And then if not we will do blood work to test hormone levels on CD3, ultrasound/pap smear/something else on CD10-12, blood work again on CD21-25, and then if I don’t get pregnant, a Hysteroscopy.

I am so grateful to have a plan. He is also going to send a referral to get an appt with one of the leading experts in RPL to get genetic testing and everything done. 

britters314

@wanderlustsoul  Yay! So glad you found a good doctor!

dmcg17

@wanderlustsoul That’s awesome!!! Glad you have a plan and a great doctor. Wishing you the best!!

anniemarie887

@wanderlustsoul that sounds like a great plan, i'm so glad you found a good dr, it makes a world of a difference IMO!

wanderlustsoul

Pretty sure I am out. 10DPO and had some spotting this morning so think AF is on the way. So early! Usually my LP is 12-14 days. Super, super disappointed. 😭💔

edit: yep. It’s more than spotting now. I am crushed. I cried about it. 

maggiemadeit

@wanderlustsoul I’m sorry this cycle wasn’t it, but so glad to hear that you have found a supportive provider. 

anniemarie887

@wanderlustsoul i'm sorry, i do know how disappointing that is.

afm, tested this morning... BFN... i shall revisit sunday when i'm 10DPO. i'm in that space where everything could be symptom spotting or AF coming... and the progesterone suppositories add a new layer... so just wah wah wah

bearmomma1

@wanderlustsoul boooo I’m sorry 
@anniemarie887 arggg sorry friend  

dmcg17

@wanderlustsoul @anniemarie887

So sorry for you both! I also tested this morning and got a BFN. I didn’t really think it would be positive, but it’s Day 44 with nothing and I have similar symptoms to when I had my chemical. Feeling really let down - officially hit the year mark this month. 

maggiemadeit

@anniemarie887 @dmcgrew17 Sorry for the BFNs. It’s always so disappointing. I hope you can find some good distraction this weekend. 

bearmomma1

@dmcgrew17 have you been doing OPK’s also in case the theory about you maybe not ovulating until around this time, since your last cycle was around 60 days?