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TWW Wednesday 10/3

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Month/Cycle: 

CD/DPO: 

Timing: 

Typical LP length:

Testing: 

R/R: 

CS/Q:
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Re: TWW Wednesday 10/3

  • Month/Cycle: 14/11

    CD/DPO: 28/12

    Timing: -4, -2, -1

    Typical LP length: 13

    Testing: tomorrow and super nervous 

    R/R: Omg, my wart looks aweful today. Huge white blister forming on my friggin index finger with a large crater in the center. Looks super professional.... I really want to cover it with a bandaid but don't know if that's okay or not 😖🤢

    CS/Q: temps are not where I would expect/hope for potential BFP but I need to test either way due to the testing I'm scheduled to have. But aside from temps, things are lining up to look ALOT like last cycle.....


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  • Month/Cycle: 5

    CD/DPO: 27/10 (going with FF advanced)

    Timing: good

    Typical LP length: 9

    Testing: BFN this AM. WFAF, but testing on Sat morning if I make it

    R/R: Got up and made it to the gym before WFH today. However I have some awful groin ligament tenderness. Must be from walking all over campus the past two days for meetings. I think I logged 6.5 miles on Monday. 

    CS/Q: So. temped an hour early (by mistake) but even if I were to adjust the temp by what I see on google, it would still be a big drop. Temp was discarded. I'm trying to convince myself that FF was right, this is 10DPO and either AF is coming today OR I had a 9/10 DPO implantation dip. HI I AM CRAZY TODAY. 


    **tw**


    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 FX it’s an implantation dip!!
    @prpl11butterfly good luck testing tomorrow! 🤞🏼
  • @prpl11butterfly fx for testing tomorrow. temps still look good. ugh sorry about that finger! I'd prob bandaid it for any meetings, etc. then take it off to breathe hah


    **tw**


    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

  • @prpl11butterfly I'm sorry about your wart. Those things are a nightmare to get rid of. Did you find out if you could cover it?
    @chichiphin 6.5 miles? Get it, girl! Also, FX for you.
    @ everyone at the SS table (from yesterday), I am sending you lots of positive thoughts!

    Month/Cycle: 3/3

    CD/DPO: 28/8

    Timing: -3, -2, 0

    Typical LP length: 7

    Testing: WFAF

    R/R: I can't believe I've made it to 8 dpo. It's a Halloween miracle! I'm going to credit the B12 shot and B6 vitamins. Thanks, everyone for all of the advice. I never would have researched what a short LP was without you.

    CS/Q: Nothing.

    TTC History
    Me: 38 DH: 52
    Started trying June 2018
    BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
    TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
    TTC October 2021
    BFP January 2022
    MMC March 2022
    Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing




  • marebear15marebear15 member
    edited October 2018
    @prpl11butterfly - That wart sounds awful. I'd think a bandaid would be more professional than having people potentially be grossed out. I'm going to be waiting tomorrow with baited breath for you.

    @chichiphin - I'm sorry about the BFN and the temp drop  :'( Hey, a least it's a little bit longer LP.

    @elle-0409 - Yay for a longer LP!!! And maybe a positive in your near future?? So if you're WFAF and it's 1 day past due, when do you think you'll test?

    Month/Cycle: 5/5

    CD/DPO: 25/7

    Timing: -5, -3, -1, +1

    Typical LP length: 8-11

    Testing: Trying to hold off til Monday. But my weekdays are busy, so I may do it Sunday...or Saturday, I'll be 10dpo! Guys, talk me down.

    R/R: I put on a few pounds in the last month since I weighed myself. There's just been too many fall goodies, and then we have Halloween candy, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cookies. HELP! Lol. I just need to say no.

    CS/Q: Temp keeps rising! I'm way too hopeful about this cycle, it's scaring me.


  • @prpl11butterfly  Fx this isn’t like last cycle 
    @chichiphin  So sorry for the BFN. Hoping AF stays away
    @elle-0409 Yay for longer LPs!
    @marebear15  I think we’re in the same boat with the temps! Try to hold out until Monday if you can 😊

    Month/Cycle: 3/3

    CD/DPO: 25/9

    Timing: High

    Typical LP length: 12-14

    Testing: Sunday

    R/R: After a crazy last couple days for work, I fly home today, which I’m happy about. Also, I kept tossing last night and slept horrible! One of those... if I fall asleep now, I’ll get x hours of sleep. 

    CS/Q: That said, I think my temp is slightly high because of that. I’m excited that they keep going up, but I’m nervous that the other shoe will drop...

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  • @marebear15 If AF still hasn't shown up, I'll test on Friday because my sister is coming to visit and we are supposed to ride roller coasters all day. Otherwise, I'd probably wait a bit longer. :) I'm so happy that your temp keeps rising! FX for you! And yay for eating all of the things!
    @cpiper39 I'm happy that your temps are going up! Have a safe flight home.

    TTC History
    Me: 38 DH: 52
    Started trying June 2018
    BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
    TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
    TTC October 2021
    BFP January 2022
    MMC March 2022
    Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing




  • Month/Cycle: 6/6

    CD/DPO: 21/6

    Timing: -3, -2, -1, 0, +1

    Typical LP length: 13-15 days

    Testing: H did his SA today. Results at the end of the week.

    R/R: I am so mad at myself. I changed jobs 2.5 years ago and with my new insurance, I can only go to a certain health system. The PCP I've been using for the last 4 years isn't part of this system (of course) and I just realized it yesterday after I did my physical. I was wondering why I had to pay so much out of pocket. I just assumed it was my insurance. The OB/GYN office I have been seeing for the last 4 years is part of this health system. Guess what? I never saw a bill from them in the last 2.5 years. Good thing I rarely go to the doctor but now I know and I need to find a new PCP  :/

    CS/Q chart in spoiler. Nothing major happening right now. 


    TTC#1
    10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml)
    11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 
    1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele
    4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery
    6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 <3  Baby girl born 2/27/2020
    7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).

    TTC #2
    9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
    10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
    12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022

  • @prpl11butterfly today's temp look good! Still way above the cover line and in the same range with the few you already have after ovulation. Good luck tomorrow!
    @chichiphin Sorry for the BFN. I wouldn't discard the temp. 1 hour early might be fine for FF. I know I've done it 45 mins early and still got a blue dot.
    @elle-0409 yay for a longer LP!
    @marebear15 temps looking good!
    @cpiper39 looking good too!
    TTC#1
    10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml)
    11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 
    1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele
    4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery
    6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 <3  Baby girl born 2/27/2020
    7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).

    TTC #2
    9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
    10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
    12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022

  • @rikiteacup I'm sorry about your health insurance coverage. that sucks that you are stuck within your health care system. I hope you find someone you like. as for the temp, when I uncheck discard, there is a solid blue line to the temp, but an open circle now. So I can leave it like that I suppose!
    **tw**


    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

  • edited October 2018
    @prpl11butterfly sorry about the wart. Why didn't they just cut it off since you have had frozen before? 

    @chichiphin sorry about bfn. Still crossing my fingers! 
    @elle-0409 Yay for longer LP. Have fun on the coasters. I'm terrified of them. 
    @cpiper39 hope you get some rest today. 
    @marebear15 Temps looking good! 

    Month/Cycle: 10/10

    CD/DPO: 27/13

    Timing: good

    Typical LP length: 12-13 

    Testing: nope 

    R/R: just wishing AF would start to get to the next cycle and I can start back drinking the fertility tea.
    Edited for missing words. 

    CS/Q:


  • Month/Cycle: 5/5

    CD/DPO: 23/5

    Timing: Good

    Typical LP length: 13-14

    Testing: Next Friday if I can hold out. 

    R/R: I picked up some extra hours at work yesterday and tomorrow and my workout plan is suffering. I haven't run in a few days and need to figure out when I can over the next few days. 

    CS/Q: Temperature dropped a bit today, still above the coverline, no questions or SS yet!

    @chichiphin Sorry about the BFN
    @elle-0409 I'm glad your LP is lengthening!
    @marebear15 FX!

  • @prpl11butterfly Oh! Well FX for similar cycles, just with a better end result 😊
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  • Wow, I just counted June, and we have 8 of us TTGP over there (less, depending on how you count). Hoping for a few more from this group!
    Wow, that's a LOT. Not a bad thing though. Hopefully we get a few more.
    TTC#1
    10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml)
    11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 
    1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele
    4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery
    6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 <3  Baby girl born 2/27/2020
    7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).

    TTC #2
    9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
    10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
    12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022

  • ugh I just need AF to get here. Realistically, I am out, but I am SS like crazy and my google searches are SOO embarrassing, to the point where I am exclusively googling on my phone rather than my work-issued laptop 
    **tw**


    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

  • @prpl11butterfly What did they use to remove the wart? When I've had them removed I think I was able to keep them covered up so that they did not get infected. 
    @chichiphin Good for you on making it to the gym! My goal is to start going back next week when my rec center reopens, after conveniently closing when I finally built up the motivation again :) 
    @elle-0409 Congrats on the longer LH! FX that this cycle works out for you! 
    @marebear15 Your chart looks so good!
    @cpiper39 Yay on the temp rising! I hope you get some good rest tonight. 
    @rikiteacup That is so infuriating. I wish that Dr offices were more forthcoming about whether or not they are providers for your insurance, not just whether or not they will bill to them. I had this happen with a dentist recently where they acted like they were providers but then I got a $250 bill for a cleaning. 
    @asupernovablizzardstorm I'm sorry about the temp drop :( 
    @jessg2223 I've read that a temp drop around 4-5dpo is totally normal. FX for your temp to keep rising! 

    Month/Cycle: 3/2

    CD/DPO: 32/1 

    Timing: Great

    Typical LP length: 12

    Testing: Mid to late next week

    R/R: Rave/ having real O cramps today and that makes me feel super excited that despite starting out an-O, things are looking up! Rant/ I've got nothing today, just feeling good and trying to stay positive. 

    CS/Q: Giving my old BBT thermometer a try this week. My super long cycle is bizarre to say the least but I am feeling good about O this time! 



  • @mamanbebe they used liquid nitrogen to freeze it and every night I have to put RX strength salicylic acid and cover it with duct tape. She said to uncover it in the morning and wash it good. 
  • Sheesh - SO many of us at the ends of our LPs...... I CAN'T HANDLE THE ANTICIPATION
  • @chichiphin I literally thought today just how random and weird my Google searches have been. :D
    @harrierwife Hopefully we will get some answers soon! Are you going to test tomorrow?
    TTC History
    Me: 38 DH: 52
    Started trying June 2018
    BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
    TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
    TTC October 2021
    BFP January 2022
    MMC March 2022
    Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing




  • @elle-0409 - I want to, I do. I might. I dunno. AHHHHH. 
  • @mamanbebe they used liquid nitrogen to freeze it and every night I have to put RX strength salicylic acid and cover it with duct tape. She said to uncover it in the morning and wash it good. 
    OOoh yes, that makes sense. I recall something about depriving of oxigen (duct tape) but also drying it out (hence washing and leaving uncovered) are really helpful. I hope it works! If it doesn't go away this time, I've had luck with Cantharidin, which they put on the wart, then you cover it and let it blister deep, keeping it covered until it all peels away after a week or so. 
  • *lurk*
    @harrierwife I would be SS too if I were you, FX for you!! And for everyone else testing in the next few days!
  • so many charts look soo good! fx fx fx 
    **tw**


    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

  • Sorry to P&G earlier... was dealing with benefits issues at work.

    @prpl11butterfly I'll be thinking about you tomorrow :heart:
    @chichiphin Hi crazy! I'm also crazy. FX for you that AF stays away. A longer LP is always a good thing!! I hope you get a definitive answer soon.
    @elle-0409 Yay for a longer LP!!!
    @marebear15 I always prefer testing on the weekends (if you work regular M-F hours). I hate having to go to work after testing. FX for you!!! All the TTGP'ers in June is going to make me WAY MORE BUMMED if I end up out this cycle.
    @cpiper39 I hope your temp is high tomorrow too!
    @rikiteacup Chart looks great!! Ugh dealing with insurance is the worst.
    @asupernovablizzardstorm Sorry about the low temps :heart: I hope you have something fun/relaxing to do this weekend!
    @jessg2223 FX for a rise tomorrow!
    @mamanbebe FX that you are right about O and your cycle is finally getting its act together!
    @harrierwife I'm right there with you!! All the feels at the end of this TWW, especially with so many of us left hanging!
  • So AF decided to show up, even though I told her to lose my number. I made it to 8 dpo, but I'm going to give my doctor a call in the morning and try to find some answers. Fingers crossed for you beautiful women!! I will definitely be lurking. <3
    TTC History
    Me: 38 DH: 52
    Started trying June 2018
    BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
    TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
    TTC October 2021
    BFP January 2022
    MMC March 2022
    Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing




  • @elle-0409 Damn :disappointed: Hugs to you lady. Treat yo self!
  • I’m sorry @elle-0409 I’m glad you got one more day out of your LP. I hope your doc is helpful!
    **tw**


    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

  • @elle-0409 So sorry... good luck with next steps with your doctor.

    @marebear15 I saw those posts too! Hopefully, that sends good vibes our way 😊
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  • @dogmomma271 Are your temps Fahrenheit? That is a serious rising up. It's like the stairway to fucking heaven. Do your temps normally do that?

    Sweet baby Jesus is right @lillywonderland Y'all need to poas already! This is like the turtle race on Hart of Dixie for those of you who might be loyal fans. 

    Regardless of what happens ladies, all the hugs to all of you! <3 Remember to be kind to yourselves <3 
    People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.

    How I feel all of the time.
    My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
    IVF
    IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
    Back on Levothyroxine
    FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
    FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
    Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 
    1st Beta on 7dpt 93
    2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!

    TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
    Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
    New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF

    IUI
    IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
    BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine 
    IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
     
  • @suzycupcake Yes they’re Fahrenheit. I have no idea what’s normal, I switched to using Ava last cycle. With BBT my temps usually rose but then stayed somewhat consistent. Last cycle I had a temp rise with Ava, then 3 low temps below cover 6-8DPO, but after that my temps shot back up and kept rising. Starting 9 DPO I spotted until AF came. So not sure if I had a progesterone crash or something and then it started to rise again or what the deal was.
  • @dogmomma271 Oh Ava! That measures on your skin right? Phew! I was about to tell you to get your thyroid checked 
    People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.

    How I feel all of the time.
    My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
    IVF
    IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
    Back on Levothyroxine
    FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
    FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
    Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 
    1st Beta on 7dpt 93
    2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!

    TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
    Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
    New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF

    IUI
    IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
    BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine 
    IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
     
  • @suzycupcake you always have the best comments :lol: stairway to heaven, LMAO. 

    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


  • kiki047 said:
    @suzycupcake you always have the best comments :lol: stairway to heaven, LMAO. 
    RIGHT? I literally laughed out loud. 
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