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WTO Fri-YAY 10/26
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Re: WTO Fri-YAY 10/26
Month/Cycle: 12/13
R/R: cold and rainy here today. Rave- almost the weekend and I’m going to work from my favorite coffee shop today!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
R/R: It's FRIDAY! Hoping today flies by!
*ETA Added to WAYDTGKU and realized I had a question
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@brookert615 oh I love haunted houses so much! I also understand sort of wanting it to be canceled... either way, I hope you have a good time!
R/R: I told my low-sex-drive DH that this is the month and we're HIO a lot for the next week, and he was actually on board for once! Let the games begin! Usually I'm lucky if we have more than one session during my FW... makes TTC a little difficult.
@brookert615 - A couple of hours of Netflix sounds like the perfect evening. Btw, I know it seems like a lot of trouble, but could you write out everything for WAYDTGKU? It's "all the things" until you add one more. Like are you doing a Clomid or IUI, checking CP or taking Vitex or B6?
Month/Cycle: 6/6
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
@marebear15 My bad! I just fixed it
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
R/R: rave - FINALLY! Today should be O day! Better see that temp increases tomorrow! Rant - I was originally cool with having a longer cycle even though that means a longer wait to have my blood work done for the RE. Looking now though, I think AF is going to come on a Weds which means I really only have 2 days to come in for blood work since it has to be done between days 2 and 4 or 5 and I don't think they do weekends! Hopefully timing works out fine. The fertility center isn't far, but it is out of my way from my work. Oh well, you do what you gotta do!
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
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
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@brookert615 : I love haunted houses! But I also understand the need for a relaxing night of Netflix every once in a while! That’s my plan for tonight!
@riff323: Glad DH is on board with HIO!
@marebear15: Sorry about your temps. FX for O any day now! That’s great that you have a friend who gets it and you guys can support each other!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, HIO, OPKs
R/R: I’m off work this weekend! Woo hoo! Tonight I have the house to myself so cuddling up with pizza and Netflix for some much needed me time!
CS/Q: not yet
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!
@misshelen86 pizza and Netflix and having the house to yourself sounds delightful - enjoy!
R/R: Friday, woo! TODAY IS THE BEST DAY! We have plans to go down to visit my SIL (and her BF) and their new super-close-to-the-beach house! It’s their first house and I’m soooooo excited to see it! She’s super stylish and I just know it’s going to be so chic (even though they’ve only been there a couple months!). I’m on engagement watch for those crazy kids, and (if I’m being honest) I’m tearing up a little just thinking about it. I ❤️ them so much!
CS/Q: We cool, yo.
@b_1029 Have a great time working from the coffee shop! And happy anniversary!! Have fun at your favorite hotel!!
@brookert615 I loooooooove haunted mazes/houses so much. A lot of the mazes don’t “scare” me, and DH likes to use me as a human shield, lol. I also have this problem when I go - I laugh so hard at people getting scared! We went with a couple friend of ours and she was super scared and I laughed at her the entire time. I felt so bad, but I couldn’t help it!! (I warned her beforehand that it’s not personal, and that I’m just a terrible friend during Halloween-time, lol).
@riff323 Thinking all the good thoughts for you this cycle!
@marebear15 I’m sorry to see you back over here - c’mon ovaries!! I’m glad you have a friend to talk to this stuff IRL though. It’s nice to have that sounding board (other than YH).
@lillywonderland Your plans sound so delightful! That's so sweet how you talk about their relationship, having family you enjoy is so special! That's so funny about the haunted houses! Talking about laughing - I have the most strange man laugh that comes out and everyone makes fun of me for it lol!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@brookert615 I just switched to Garden of Life My Kind Prenatal - Once Daily. I asked the vitamin specialist at the store about the different kinds and she recommended it because it's one per day, it's easy to digest, it's food-based and high quality organic. MegaFoods Baby & Me 2 is another good one that I've been recommended.
@riff323 Yay for HIO! MH is also a little like this, he's usually game for one of the days but more than that seems daunting and exhausting.
@marebear15 FX That a strong OPK is on it's way. What is the asterisk EWCM on your chart?
@inthewoods23 Yay O! I hope you get your temp spike!
@misshelen86 Pizza and a movie sounds divine, enjoy yourself!
@lillywonderland I hope you have the best time at the beach!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
R/R: TGIF! So happy it is the weekend. I have very little planned this weekend and hope to keep it that way so maybe we can relax a bit, clean a bit and do some spontaneous fun.
@brookert615 I might be the only person who isn’t a fan of haunted houses..I’d take a night of Netflix any day! As for prenatals ive used the Garden of Life vitamin code ones. They’re a bit pricy but I thought it was worth it.
@riff323 get it girl! Have fun over the next week. Maybe it’ll kick DHs sex drive into high gear
@marebear15 sorry to still see you here! It’s nice to have someone IRL to chat with besides YH.
@misshelen86 sounds like the perfect Friday night. Can I come over?
@lillywonderland aw sounds like such a fun way to spend the weekend! Maybe it’ll happen this weekend!
Month/Cycle: 6/7
R/R: DH came home last night in a MOOD. He’s got a lot on his plate right now with school and work so I completely get it, but come on buddy we needed 1 more day. It’s the weekend! No real plans here DH has class all weekend, so just some dog parks and Netflix
im going to look into those vitamins. I’ve used the garden of life Vitamin Code ones, but they’re 3 or 4 pills a day. I almost always forgot at least 1. My Kind sounds so much easier
@montee1917 ugh, sorry for DH's bad mood.
@montee1917 Thank you for the recommendation! It's crazy to think there's so many out there and so much to look for. I just want to make sure they have the right amount of everything! Sorry YH is dealing with so much, hopefully he will have some relief from all the stressors soon! Enjoy the dog parks and Netflix - sounds like a nice, relaxing weekend!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
R/R: It's been a rough week for me. Migraines every day and muscle spasms in my back I think from coughing for a month straight. I haven't had an episode of migraines like this since I left my stressful full time job but it's been tough because I went off all my medications I used to have to deal with them because they weren't safe for ttc or pregnancy, so I feel like idk what to do except stay in bed and hope they go away.
@littleredm Sorry to hear about the migraines. Drink all the fluids you can. Even when you think you've had enough, have some more.
@misshelen86 I'm kinda, totally envious of your weekend plans
Married 11/21/2018
Me: 33 / DH: 33
TTC #1 since 2012, finally successful in 2016
BFP 11/29/2013 - EDD 8/9/2014 - MMC 12/31/2013 8 weeks 2 days - Tried to MC naturally for 4 weeks, D&C 2/2/2014
IUI 01/25/2016 - BFP 2/5/2016 - Natural Home Delivery to our DD 10/8/2016
IUD removed 10/3/2018
Ready to TTC for #2
@montee1917 enjoy the dogpark and Netflix! What are you watching on there right now?
@mamanbebe yay for O Day!!
@lillywonderland it sounds like you have a great weekend planned! You will have to report back about the house/engagement watch.
@misshelen86 enjoy your "me time". I love those nights, too. Just don't tell my DH.
@inthewoods23 fx today is O day for you!
Aww, @marebear15 sorry you are back here.
@brookert615 sorry I can't really help with the PNVs...I take the gummies too. Maybe I should rethink that? Whatever you decide to do this evening, have a great time!
@riff323 my DH has a low drive, too. He has been a champ during the ttc process, though. Glad your H is onboard!
@b_1029 working from the coffee shop sounds so nice. Enjoy!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
R/R: Happy FRIDAY, ladies! I am so ready for some wine and take out pizza tonight (usually I make it, so take out is a treat). I also found a salted caramel mug cake mix at Trader Joe's which is AMAZING and it's calling my name this weekend!
@misshelen86 - Pizza and Netflix sounds like an amazing way to spend the weekend.
@lillywonderland - Beach houses are so fun, then add in a good decorator and they are amazing! Hope you have a fun time!
@mamanbebe - The * next to EWCM means spotting. Almost every wipe that I saw EWCM had either a pink streak or a brown streak. Sorry for the cramps, but yay for an early O day!
@montee1917 - Looks like CD14 was your O day, and -2, -1 timing is super good! Sorry about YH's mood, hopefully you can get the show on the road tonight.
@littleredm - I'm sorry you aren't feeling good. Migraines are awful.
@PugMum - I'm amazed at your dedication to HIO at that time of the morning. Hopefully you'll get a darker OPK soon. CD9 is really early to ovulate. How long is your normal cycle?
@emeraldduchess - I had 3 positives last cycle. My temp finally rose the morning after the last positive. FX for a rise soon.
Married 11/21/2018
Me: 33 / DH: 33
TTC #1 since 2012, finally successful in 2016
BFP 11/29/2013 - EDD 8/9/2014 - MMC 12/31/2013 8 weeks 2 days - Tried to MC naturally for 4 weeks, D&C 2/2/2014
IUI 01/25/2016 - BFP 2/5/2016 - Natural Home Delivery to our DD 10/8/2016
IUD removed 10/3/2018
Ready to TTC for #2
@PugMum Kudos to you to early morning HIO sessions!
@emeraldduchess I was digging into it a little more - I was taking the VitaFusion ones and I read an article that a lot of the gummies are missing iron and calcium. But it's recommended to split up the time taking iron and calcium since calcium can make the absorption of iron more difficult. On a lighter note - wine, pizza and cake? Sounds like you've got this weekend covered! Lol! C'mon ovaries!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@marebear15 I'm tracking with both OPKs and BBT. I was just lazy today adding that. I feel like I've been in the WTO threads forever but I've only been participating in these threads for about a week!
I forgot to add my +OPK from this morning and now app says O is tomorrow
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
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
@brookert615 You're very welcome and Thank You!
@littleredm I'm so sorry you're dealing with migraines like that
@PugMum I also had that this cycle with some random O cramps showing up a day or two early. I hope O shows her face soon!
@emeraldduchess Your Friday sounds awesome! I just camp back from the store with the makings for a very similar evening
@marebear15 Have you had spotting with FW before? I had that last month and ended up having a second FW later in the month with actual O. It's so strange.. I wonder if it's hormones jumping around a little?
@littleredm so sorry you’re having a tough week.
@emeraldduchess nothing super exciting right now. We’re finally watching Shameless (on season
3) and I just started Season 2 of This Is Us to help pass time. Unfortunately Netflix Canada isn’t quite as good as US
@marebear15 I think so too!
@mamanbebe good to know! I think I’ll order some of those once I’m finished with my current vitamins. DH seemed a bit better this morning so sure our weekend will be good 😀
@PugMum whew! I hope all your early morning BD sessions pay off this month!
@emeraldduchess ooh, homemade pizza! I do the same as you - it's usually either homemade or frozen, so getting takeout pizza is such a treat. Enjoy!
@b_1029 I wish I had considered a career in something that allowed me to work remotely. I’m totally jealous.
@lillywonderland My husband loves to laugh at me in haunted houses. I don’t take offense, I’m sure I look ridiculous.
@littleredm Hope your migraine let’s up soon and that you’re able to find a new way to head them off while your ttc.
@emeraldduchess I think I’m stopping by TJ for some of that mug cake now. Were There other flavors?
Month/Cycle: 0/0 (just starting, so not sure how to count and of course I’m overthinking it).
R/R: My BBT got washed with my sheets this morning. I truly think I was more upset seeing her at the bottom of the washer than the time I washed my iPhone. Priorities.
R/R: FRI-YAY! No rants today. Just so glad it's the weekend.
CS/Q: Hmm, I thought maybe my CM was turning yesterday but it's back to creamy today. OPK a little darker last night, about to go attempt to test now in the bathroom at work.
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
@lillywonderland : Hope to hear good news about your SIL’s engagement soon! It’s great that you guys are close!
@mamanbebe: I love those weekends when nothing is planned! Hope it’s relaxing! Yay for O day!
@montee1917 : Come on over! Hope you enjoy your Netflix.. funny I am also watching This is Us (just started season 2) and Shameless ( I think season 4). Hope YH gets over his mood.
@littleredm : I hope you feel better.. migraines are the worst and I can’t imagine having back spasms on top of it.
@PugMum : FX for O soon! Good for you for finding time for HIO! That’s dedication!
@emeraldduchess : I don’t think it’s unusual to have 2-3 days have positive OPKs. Hope you see a nice temp rise tomorrow!
@Mother0fDragons : Sorry about your BBT, I hate when I accidentally throw things in the washer.
@kiki047 : Hope you have an amazing weekend and FX for O!
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!
@mamanbebe, @inthewoods23, @montee1917 Yay for O! Have fun in the TWW! Everything I have is crossed for you all! (Whew - the 3 of you are cycle buddies, lol how crazy!!)
@emeraldduchess The salted caramel one sounds good, but you had me at the potential of a funfetti one. Funfetti is the best - a party in your mouth!! (Our wedding cake (well, the cake on top of the cupcake tower) was funfetti!)
@misshelen86 Have fun during your Netflix binge sans hubby!!
@motherofdragons You can start your Month/Cycle as 1/1 since this is the first month/cycle that you are trying. 🙂
@kiki047 I love POAS at work. It’s the *best* when there is someone in the stall next to you and you have to pee in a cup (because..cheep cheep OPKs). Heh heh. (Obviously I’m kidding about it all - it makes me cringe just thinking about how I have to do it again in a few days).