**This is a thread that welcomes all regardless of where they are at in their TTC journeys. Please be mindful of topics that are discussed that could be hurtful to those going through tough times. Mention of children or pregnancies of others should have a TW and be in a spoiler if possible, and only be mentioned if it is extremely pertinent to the conversation.Thanks for keeping this a safe place for us all to engage!**
Month/Cycle:
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: WTO Thursday 07/26
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: everything. Still taking vitex & b6. O no where to be found... but HIO!
R/R: just two days til vacation... I CAN DO IT!
CS/Q:
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: PNV, HIO EOD, Flo app, CMT
R/R: Holy cow it was so gross yesterday with the humidity. Any fabric surface felt like it needed to go into the dryer, including our couch. I am so impressed with MH who was able to HIO even though he hates the heat. I was suffering so much, I can only imagine how it was for him. I am going to make him dinner at the end of this cycle and buy him a gift. He isn't the most sexual of men, but thus far he has been a champ.
CS/Q: Anyone else get nauseous when they are ovulating? It isn't overwhelming, but it is uncomfortable.
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@chichiphin Woot! Vacay! Are you going anywhere or are you just going to relax at home?
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@meri-mac We have terrible humidity here and had to get a dehumidifier for our house. I dump out about a gallon and a half of water every other day. Mold still grows in the bathroom, but I haven't seen it anywhere else. And yes, I get nauseated every once in awhile when I ovulate. It's the weirdest feeling but not nearly as bad as it could be, lol.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 18
WAYDTGKU: Prenatals, BBT, OPKs, CM, N&C
R/R:
Rant: My sister is driving me crazy with this wedding that's being thrown together in 3 months. She doesn't have a car so me and my older sister have to drive her everywhere. Most of the necessary stuff has finally been completed except for finding a photographer. The wedding is 3 weeks out...talk about stress. Also, she's getting kicked out of the female college dorm and has no apartment
Rave: I think I finally ovulated and it's earlier than last month, so FX for a longer LP!
CS/Q:
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@meri-mac I'm glad you guys are HIO in the heat. I don't know what I would do without refrigerated A/C! Our highs lately have been anywhere from 99F/37C to 106F/41C. Our saving grace is that we aren't in south Texas so not a much humidity as if we were closer to the gulf.
@marebear15 FX for a longer LP!
Month/Cycle: 13/14
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: BBT, Ava, OPK, Pre-seed, CM, Myo-Inositol
R/R: Most our family is very supportive about us moving to IUI next cycle and one feels like if all the tests came back normal then why intervene. It's so hard to explain to people who haven't been there before. My aunt thinks I just need to lose weight and keep waiting for it to happen naturally. But I don't want to wait, god forbid, another year or more just to get pregnant. I told her MH and I were going to talk about it and we'll make whatever decision we think is best for us. I was kind of stunned at her response. She's been one of the people I've confided in through this process because we haven't told the entire family we were trying. I really expected her to be supportive. It really made me question if we are "normal" according to the tests then am I being selfish? Or she even questioned that if it's not necessary according to tests then is the RE just trying to make money? I was baffled to even let that question cross my mind as to if a doctor would do something purely for money and not what is best for the patient. My mom, my step-mom, and DH parents were just like awesome, do IUI. Their position is hopefully it works and we won't have to go as far as IVF. I told DH last night that I may start telling people that I'm not asking for their opinion, we're just letting them know where we are in our journey.
Sorry for the long rant.
CS/Q: no.
@meri-mac what are you thinking about getting him?
@thrgirlwhowaited sorry about your aunt.
Month/Cycle: 7/8
CS /Q :
@thrgirlwhowaited No need to apologize. That is what the rant section is for. It sucks that your aunt wasn't supportive. Maybe she will realize how out of line she was. I definitely agree about not asking for anyone's opinion. Hope your day is awesome to make up for crappy family
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
Month/Cycle: 11/6
CD: 5 (benched)
WAYDTGKU: Things
R/R: I know I'm benched for a few months until doc can run one last test but am debating if I should still chart or not? It's a lot of work, as many of you ladies know, but it would probably be helpful to keep my eye on O day until we're ready to try again.
And can we talk about being benched for a minute? WHY does this hurt to bad to take a break? I am not happy.
CS/Q:
@chichiphin - Seriously side-eyeing your mother right now. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't let her know either.
@nomangos23 - I don't know how hard it is to be benched because of your situation, but I can empathize with having to wait. I'd chart if you can handle it emotionally, because when you do start TTC again, you'd probably really love having that data at your fingertips.
@chichiphin We didn't start telling anyone until we got to about 11 months of trying. I'm sorry you mom says things like that. There's too many people in the world who say hurtful things without realizing.
@nomangos23 I'm happy that the conversation took place over text so I didn't have to worry about my facial expressions or vocal inflections. I just stopped responding after I said that DH and I would talk about it and do what we think is right for us.
@thrgirlwhowaited @marebear15 sometimes I feel like I brought this on myself, because I was staunchly no-child (and vocal about it) until last year. Long story short, a family tragedy happened and I really reassessed life and what I want and here I am. DH is SO excited though about my change of heart so his excitement helps buffer my mom's insensitivity.
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@nomangos23 I'm sorry, I don't know why you are benched, but I think doing some temping to track O would still be good and it would make me feel productive at least. I know it's a lot of work. I would probably just do it until O is confirmed and then enjoy not temping for 2 weeks. What test are you waiting on?
@meri-mac ughh the humidity. Thank heavens for AC or we'd be sleeping in the shower with the cold water running, lol. Big props to YH for HIO anyway!
@marebear15 I knew your sister's wedding was coming up quick but didn't know it was being planned on such a short timeline. No wonder you're stressed! Like chichiphin, it's also giving me sympathy-anxiety. Why such a rush if she's still in college and soon to be homeless? FX for your O date though!
@thrgirlwhowaited I'm so sorry for your Aunt's comments. You need to do what's best for you and YH, that's not for anyone else to decide for you. REs are there for a specific purpose - if you want to them for help TTC, they're going to do/suggest whatever they feel is necessary to help you get there. That's not necessarily a money-grab.
@asupernovablizzardstorm vacation sex is the best. Pool sounds lovely, but I think after that whole Thailand boys-stuck-in-cave ordeal, I'm gonna stay away from caves for a while. Even the big, cavernous, dry kinds. lol.
Month/Cycle: 7/6
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT, CM, Vit C & D, Omega 3s, CoQ10, Ovasitol, HIO
R/R: Rant: I'm still on the grumpy train about HIO this week. SO finally admitted this morning that his back was sore, after snubbing me last night too. He knows I was pissed because as I was trying to get him going this morning he asked me to go let the dog out to poop. He's been trying to suck up to me ever since.
Rave: the people we bought the house from are just the nicest ever. They dropped by today with some stuff they found when they were unpacking that they thought might be useful to us. Who does that?!
CS/Q: I woke up cold today. Nothing else to see.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: PNV, nothing else this month since we’re benched
R/R: I got back from the beach yesterday. I was trying to limit my phone time so I’m happy to be back! I went and helped my friend with her classroom today. It motivated me to start getting stuff ready for my own and try to be a little more creative with my decor this year.
CS/Q: none
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
@meri-mac I would be worthless. I get cranky when I’m hot and that doesn’t lend itself to friskiness
@thrgirlwhowaited why anyone thinks their unsolicited opinion should be shared on any sensitive topic is beyond me. I’m glad you have the support of other people
@nomangos23 I dunno. I like the idea of more info and feeling like I’m doing something to help or even just pass the time but i can also see taking a brief mental break from it too. Do what feels right.
@nanner26 welcome back! What color did you choose for your pedicure?!
month/cycle: 3/3
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: pnv, hio, starting opks this cycle
R/R: third 11hr day in a row today. But tomorrow off! (Then working and on call Saturday, hubs leaving for 10 days Sunday... )
CS/Q: what CD to start opks? I know they typically say CD10 but my cycles are VERY irregular and that seems far too early...thoughts welcome
@nomangos23 I totally understand your feelings towards being benched. We have been benched on several cycles now, due to MH's job and him being shipped out last minute (navy). It is really tough on the heart when all you want to do is try and know that the time is just passing by. We may end up being benched again in September, yet to be determined by his job. It is totally out of my hands, so I get it. If you feel that continuing to chart and temp during this time would be beneficial to you, and wouldn't be hard on you emotionally, then do it. Otherwise take the break, mentally and physically. Just a PM away if you need to reach out. *hugs*
@chichiphin You’re so close!!!! Enjoy Disney World! How long are you going to be there?
@meri-mac Yay for HIO in crappy weather! I hope he appreciates the gift you get him! I have gotten a little bit nauseous around O before and I know there was a long ago grad that used to get it consistently. Also, I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned this before, but I noticed you’ve been trying for well over the year mark now; do you have plans to go see an RE for testing or have you done any yet?
@marebear15 OMG, that’s insane! I hope she’s able to find a photographer this close! Also, just an FYI, if you O earlier, it does not mean that your LP will automatically be longer; your LP should stay about the same length so if you O early, your cycle would just be shorter.
@thrgirlwhowaited I’m so sorry you got that kind of response from your aunt. Opening up to people has generally felt really good to me, but unfortunately it also allows people to be unintentionally insensitive. I hope she can come to understand your position.
@asupernovablizzardstorm Floating in a pool for most of the day sounds like absolute heaven! Enjoy the day!
@nomangos23 I’m so sorry you have to be benched. While I’ve never had to be benched for a medical reason, I can understand how frustrating it could be when all you want to do is try to fill the hole that’s in your heart and the doctors keep telling you to wait. As for charting, if you are pretty certain that your cycles are back to normal then I would consider keeping track because it would be nice to have that data.
@kiki047 Sorry your SO is being kind of a butthead, I hope he finds a good way to make it up to you! Also, you apparently not only bought your house with the most awesome realtor, but also from the coolest people ever!
@nanner26 Good luck getting things together for your classroom! When do you start back?
@Swiftlet The best day to start OPKs will vary based on your cycle. Take the shortest cycle you’ve had, subtract 16 (the longest that an LP could possibly be) and start about 3-5 days before that. Using your last cycle as an example, I would start around CD23 (44-16=28; 28-5=23).
Month/Cycle: 26 months
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: clomid+IUI, PNV, BBT, CM, Mg, Vit D
R/R: Today is my Friday and I have a 4 day weekend to look forward to!! DH and I are going to his parents for a slightly extended stay. We’ll leave early-ish tomorrow and then come home on Monday so we’ll end up getting nearly an entire extra day out there. I love my ILs and it’s always so peaceful out at their house…one of the advantages to living in the country
CS/Q: nope
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
Month/Cycle: 3/3
@Swiftlet almost to the day off! you got this.
@kiki047 thats sweet of the old homeowners
@nanner26 sounds so nice to disconnect for a while
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@lulu1180 The kids don’t start back till Sept. 1. So, I still have awhile to go thankfully. Sounds like a nice mini-vacay! Have fun!
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: CM/CP/BBT/FF/N&C/OPKs this cycle
R/R: AF is almost gone and I'm excited to start the OPKs because I have no idea what my body is doing and if I'm even Oing or not.
I thought coming off bc was going to be hell, but I feel great. I have more energy, no PMS other than cravings and slight irritability. Also, no brain fog. I don't know if I'll ever go back on them - I just feel too good.
CS/Q: nah.
CD: 18 according to Glow app
WAYDTGKU: Well just got my IUD (skyla) out Monday so that was an important first step . I'm using the Glow app but I assume it could take a couple months for my cycles to really be normal, to be able to tell about ovulation and for the app's predictions to really be useful. Have also been taking prenatals for two months and just got a BBT to help get a sense of things...
R/R: kind of fun that SO seems as excited as he does about starting to TTC. My dating life before I met him a few yrs ago was, ummm, a LOT of trial and error and it made it hard to imagine I would ever meet a guy who would actually get excited about having a baby! So feeling grateful for him as we get started.
CS/Q:
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
@marebear15 I just was in a wedding that was planned in 10 months and I thought that was stressful, 3!?! (Hugs)
@thrgirlwhowaited sorry about your aunt, just remember it’s your Boyd and your (and DH’s) decision
@asupernovablizzardstorm if you don’t mind me asking, where are you vacationing that there’s a cave?
@nomangos23 I just came off a 6 month bench so I can totally understand. It sucks, I did not chart while I was benched....honestly I felt like that would make it worse for me so I decided not to.
@kiki047 +1 for getting snubbed by DH...and on O day, I’m so pissed. Our timing is now horrible....and I’m normally not the one to initiate things so when he told me no I was like “wait, what! Why don’t you love me?”
@Swiftlet I agree with marebear and I would start 4-5 days prior to when you’ve typically O’d....I’ve done some experimenting with OPKs just to see how my body works, if you get the cheapies online it can be interesting?
@lulu1180 have fun at your ILs, jealous of your 4 day weekend!
@harrierwife I never realized how crappy BC was until I was off of them. I will never go back. I thought I was using them in my younger days to help with PMS symptoms but seriously, why was I on them for so long!?! It’s so much better without.
late to the game tonight, and basically we had crappy timing due to DH and my schedule so this cycle will be a bust. I O’d yesterday so will move to TWW tomorrow or Saturday, once FF gives me cross hairs, but I’ll be back in about 13 days
@asupernovablizzardstorm - RIGHT?
@nmbrcrnchr1 - I agree. I went on it at 18 when I got my first boyfriend, so it wasn't to help with my cycles or PMS. In fact, when I went off BC back in April after 14 years (!!) of being on it, I was nervous because I didn't remember what my cycles were like. In fact, I asked my GYN to go back in my file to see if I ever complained about PMS/irregularities. I just had no idea how blah I felt on it!