Testing: I plan on testing Dec 16. But in reality I will cave before then.
R/R/CS: I got nothin'! Happy to be halfway done with the tww.
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! This is the first year I'm not really pining for anything. My MIL always gets me candles and I'm always stoked for that!
Me: 31 Husby: 36 Married May 2014 TTC # 2 Since December 2021 Baby girl W born 2/2021 Our journey so far... (tw loss & infertility)
Diagnosis: Poor Egg Quality Working with an RE since March 2016 2 failed TI cycles 3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017 23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17 BFP 4.21.17 MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey: 12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted! 5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house! 1.1.20 Homestudy process started 3.14.20 First social worker visit 5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test! Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
R/R/CS: Husband was out of town for fertility week. I have dotted ch on CD18 which is the day he came home so it's still possible but I'm not hopeful. Plus my chart looks like a mess to me so who knows. Last night I we couldn't bd because I was SO tender and it was really painful. My uterus is extremely tender today too and there's no way we could bd. *TMI* when anything touches my cervix it is excruciating pain that radiates into my uterus. Years ago I had lots of female problems (cysts, fibroids, displaysia, painful intercourse, etc.) but the birth control I've been on the last 5 years seemed to finally "fix" me (nuva ring). I just got off nuva ring 3 weeks ago.... I expected to have those problems eventually come back but I thought it would be gradual. I don't know what is causing me the pain and I am really needing it to go away. I am debating whether to go get seen or not, but I go through the VA and they are a nightmare. Luckily when I do get a BFP they will refer me to and pay for private care since they aren't exactly equipped for prenatal care and baby delivery.
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?!
Married May 2014 TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016 Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos Total Thyroidectomy October 2015 Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015 CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
CD/DPO: 28 / either 10 or 7 - I missed two days and it is messing with my chart
Timing: either +1 or -1 (see above!)
Testing: AF should be due somewhere next week. I have school this weekend, so the 18th, if no AF - If I can wait that looong!
R/R/CS: I have learned something new by charting! I always thought because my cycles came roughly the same time every month, I had a "normal" 28 day ish cycle. My cycles are actually a little long for "normal" - 34 days (give or take a day). Which explains why it moves a little every month, a few days out. I've never really bother to count the exact days before - If I had it the 1st the month before, sometime around the 1st I would make sure I was prepared for it, (from like - the 30th on) and it was always within a few days after when I started carrying "supplies" - Hunh. Now I know!
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! A moonstone necklace to replace my unakite jasper. Moonstone is supposed to be good for fertility, child birth. There is also a myth that if you give your lover a moonstone under a full moon (which Christmas juuuuust so happens to be!) you'll always have passion for each other. All good things - plusandalso - It's pretty. I think DH has gotten the hint.
R/R/CS: I'm really negative about this cycle and I don't know why...I feel like I want to be hopeful and positive and then my brain is all "don't be so dumb"....my temps are really off this cycle too..so that kind has me bummer out I guess
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! honestly just a BFP would do...it would be pretty awesome because it would be both an awesome Birthday gift (O date) and Christmas gift and the EDD would almost be on our anniversary
Testing: Still saying Wednesday. I might tomorrow night if my temp is still up.
R/R/CS: Someone talk some sense into me! My temp is staying high, even if I switch out a short sleeve shirt for long sleeve at night. And this time last cycle I'd already dropped below coverline. I'm not a speshul snoflayke, I'm not a speshul snoflayke, I'm not a speshul snoflayke....
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! To go home! Which I will be around Christmas sometime.
Honorable mentions: Biggest IF support sister, sweetest bumpie, most genuine, LFAFer you'd most like to visit, great things come in small packages, pocket sized babe
R/R/CS: I tested on 14dpo - BFN. I was expecting AF this weekend, but she was a no show. I will test tomorrow, but I'm not holding my breath. I think she's just taking her sweet, sweet time. I'm also a little nervous, I must confess. I remember someone around here stating that they were nervous they had implanted late and if they did turn a test it could/would lead to a MC. I'm kinda scared that if I do turn a test it will be from late implantation and will inevitably MC. I have no idea if there is any basis for this fear, but it's there. So yeah, today is not great emotionally. I also stopped temping around Thanksgiving since it was kind of driving me mad, so I have no useful chart to share. I keep telling myself that I have no idea what's going on and no control at this point so don't worry about it!
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing
you want for Xmas?! Not winning a ton of useless crap at the DH's family dice game would be nice. I always seem to get too many doubles (and end up with too many uselesstchotchkes).
@laurenlalap sorry. I know that sucks. When it happened to me, I had read my beta report and thought "3" was the gestation age. I was crushed to discover that was my HCG level. Hang in there girl! *creepy internet hug*
I thought your temperature has to spike the day after ovulation but my FF app said I ovulated even though my temperature didn't spike until days later?
I thought your temperature has to spike the day after ovulation but my FF app said I ovulated even though my temperature didn't spike until days later?
Sometimes a slow rise occurs. You can check out different charts on FF in the "Community" section and you'll see some charts have the same pattern. Good luck!
R/R/CS: I tested on 14dpo - BFN. I was expecting AF this weekend, but she was a no show. I will test tomorrow, but I'm not holding my breath. I think she's just taking her sweet, sweet time. I'm also a little nervous, I must confess. I remember someone around here stating that they were nervous they had implanted late and if they did turn a test it could/would lead to a MC. I'm kinda scared that if I do turn a test it will be from late implantation and will inevitably MC. I have no idea if there is any basis for this fear, but it's there. So yeah, today is not great emotionally. I also stopped temping around Thanksgiving since it was kind of driving me mad, so I have no useful chart to share. I keep telling myself that I have no idea what's going on and no control at this point so don't worry about it!
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! Not winning a ton of useless crap at the DH's family dice game would be nice. I always seem to get too many doubles (and end up with too many uselesstchotchkes).
@PoodleDoodleOoo I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm in close to the same boat and it's been making me crazy. I'm 15 DPO and AF is 3 days behind usual schedule. So I understand the frustration of just wanting a BFP or AF to show. Also, I was reading the same issues in regards to MC. It's a scary thought but at this point, what happens is out of control. Just have to try and keep your head up. FX for you.
Thank you everyone for all of the congratulations and well wishes. Our excitement has been short lived and kind of put at a stand still. I had mentioned the other day that I had been spotting since Friday. Well, yesterday, not long after I got to work, the bleeding increased. Naturally, I was worried so I called the RE and the nurse said it could be nothing or I could possibly be miscarrying but if I was, there isn't really anything they could do to stop it. They ordered an hcg beta test as well as progesterone and estradiol tests. My number came back as 32, which confirmed pregnancy but the nurse seemed a little concerned that it was only at 32 when my last period was Nov. 5. She said it could be fine though since they aren't sure exactly when we conceived. I rested the rest of the day and the bleeding completely stopped. I also haven't had any cramping which should be a good sign. So, the doctor wants to have me retest tomorrow and then see me on Monday next week. This wait is awful. I started bleeding again this morning when getting around for work so I decided to call in and stay home and rest again. It drives me crazy to lay here and worry all day but it seems like moving around a lot causes the bleeding.
@RB777 I'm sorry to hear all that and i can't imagine what it's been like for you waiting. I think it's a good call to get rest. Fx for good news on Monday!
oh @RB777 I'm so sorry to hear this, I'll be praying for you this week. Keep us updated.
Me 34 DH 36 Married since July 2010 MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
TTC #1 since June 2015 Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved. Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature 5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP! May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019 July 2019 - FET - BFN Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
Re: TWW Monday
@stevermiller let me know how your RE appt goes, I had mine last week and was surprised at all they figured out.
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD/DPO: 19/7
Timing: - 1
Testing: I plan on testing Dec 16. But in reality I will cave before then.
R/R/CS: I got nothin'! Happy to be halfway done with the tww.
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! This is the first year I'm not really pining for anything. My MIL always gets me candles and I'm always stoked for that!
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
CD/DPO: 21/ possibly 3 Link to Chart: https://FertilityFriend.com/home/608e5d/
Timing: 0, +1
Testing: next week or not at all
R/R/CS: Husband was out of town for fertility week. I have dotted ch on CD18 which is the day he came home so it's still possible but I'm not hopeful. Plus my chart looks like a mess to me so who knows. Last night I we couldn't bd because I was SO tender and it was really painful. My uterus is extremely tender today too and there's no way we could bd. *TMI* when anything touches my cervix it is excruciating pain that radiates into my uterus. Years ago I had lots of female problems (cysts, fibroids, displaysia, painful intercourse, etc.) but the birth control I've been on the last 5 years seemed to finally "fix" me (nuva ring). I just got off nuva ring 3 weeks ago.... I expected to have those problems eventually come back but I thought it would be gradual. I don't know what is causing me the pain and I am really needing it to go away. I am debating whether to go get seen or not, but I go through the VA and they are a nightmare. Luckily when I do get a BFP they will refer me to and pay for private care since they aren't exactly equipped for prenatal care and baby delivery.
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?!
Me: 31 DH: 36
Married since 11/25/2013
#1 (bio) born 01/18/2006
#2 (bio) born 09/08/2008
#3 (step) born 02/17/2009
#4 (our 1st together) EDD 09/09/2017
@RB777 HH9 congrats!!!
@laurenlalap sending positive thoughts to you
Married May 2014
TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016
Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos
Total Thyroidectomy October 2015
Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015
CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
CD/DPO: 28 / either 10 or 7 - I missed two days and it is messing with my chart
Timing: either +1 or -1 (see above!)
Testing: AF should be due somewhere next week. I have school this weekend, so the 18th, if no AF - If I can wait that looong!
R/R/CS: I have learned something new by charting! I always thought because my cycles came roughly the same time every month, I had a "normal" 28 day ish cycle. My cycles are actually a little long for "normal" - 34 days (give or take a day). Which explains why it moves a little every month, a few days out. I've never really bother to count the exact days before - If I had it the 1st the month before, sometime around the 1st I would make sure I was prepared for it, (from like - the 30th on) and it was always within a few days after when I started carrying "supplies" - Hunh. Now I know!
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! A moonstone necklace to replace my unakite jasper. Moonstone is supposed to be good for fertility, child birth. There is also a myth that if you give your lover a moonstone under a full moon (which Christmas juuuuust so happens to be!) you'll always have passion for each other. All good things - plusandalso - It's pretty. I think DH has gotten the hint.
CD/DPO:24/6
Timing:-4,-3,0
Testing: no plans yet
R/R/CS: I'm really negative about this cycle and I don't know why...I feel like I want to be hopeful and positive and then my brain is all "don't be so dumb"....my temps are really off this cycle too..so that kind has me bummer out I guess
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! honestly just a BFP would do...it would be pretty awesome because it would be both an awesome Birthday gift (O date) and Christmas gift and the EDD would almost be on our anniversary
BFP#1 & MC:August 2015 BFP: #2 10/01/2015 MC: 10/09/2015 BFP #3: 12/22/2015 @ 5 weeks MC/CP: 12-23-2015
Fertility Appointment: Feb 23/16, Hysteroscopy 03/02/2016,
BFP #4: 03/31/16 EDD 12/01/2016
Month/Cycle: 9/5
CD/DPO: 30/13
Timing: -1, -3.
Testing: Still saying Wednesday. I might tomorrow night if my temp is still up.
R/R/CS: Someone talk some sense into me! My temp is staying high, even if I switch out a short sleeve shirt for long sleeve at night. And this time last cycle I'd already dropped below coverline. I'm not a speshul snoflayke, I'm not a speshul snoflayke, I'm not a speshul snoflayke....
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! To go home! Which I will be around Christmas sometime.
Here's my half-assed chart.
My Ovulation Chart
3/2015: Start TTC
8/2015: PCOS Dx
4/2016: BFP, Loss (4+5)
2/2017: BFP
Honorable mentions: Biggest IF support sister, sweetest bumpie, most genuine, LFAFer you'd most like to visit, great things come in small packages, pocket sized babe
*** TW loss mentioned ***
Month/Cycle: 1/1 (TTCAL)
CD/DPO: 33/18
Timing:-4,-2,0
Testing: tomorrow if no AF
R/R/CS: I tested on 14dpo - BFN. I was expecting AF this weekend, but she was a no show. I will test tomorrow, but I'm not holding my breath. I think she's just taking her sweet, sweet time. I'm also a little nervous, I must confess. I remember someone around here stating that they were nervous they had implanted late and if they did turn a test it could/would lead to a MC. I'm kinda scared that if I do turn a test it will be from late implantation and will inevitably MC. I have no idea if there is any basis for this fear, but it's there. So yeah, today is not great emotionally. I also stopped temping around Thanksgiving since it was kind of driving me mad, so I have no useful chart to share. I keep telling myself that I have no idea what's going on and no control at this point so don't worry about it!
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! Not winning a ton of useless crap at the DH's family dice game would be nice. I always seem to get too many doubles (and end up with too many useless tchotchkes).
Congratulations @RB777!
@laurenlalap sorry. I know that sucks. When it happened to me, I had read my beta report and thought "3" was the gestation age. I was crushed to discover that was my HCG level. Hang in there girl! *creepy internet hug*
Sorry that you got bad news today @Laurenlalap.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 21/4
Timing: -5, -3, 0
Testing: We'll see how long I can last this cycle, LOL.
R/R/CS: I managed to pull a muscle near my hip yesterday, and it still hurts today. Hopefully, by tomorrow, it will feel better.
GTKY: Besides a BFP, what's the one thing you want for Xmas?! We are going to Walt Disney World for a family vacation in January.
DH: 36⎹ Me: 36
Previously nweg...7878
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy