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Month/Cycle:
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R:
CS/Q:

Re: WTO Monday 11/26
TW * bfp and loss
Month/Cycle: 12/5
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: FF, Ava, OPK
R/R: DH is gone for work for 2 weeks so that's rough right now. Just pretty down in general at the moment.
CS/Q: Question in the spoiler, TW loss
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: RE tests, temping, OPKs
R/R: I'm sad that the long weekend is over. Hoping the week goes ok with my coworker retiring after this week. He better be helpful!
CS/Q: As of yesterday FF says I O'ed on Friday but that doesn't even make sense because I didn't get a +opk until Saturday but I think it's basing it on the CM I entered. Flo predicts O to be today so I think I will stick around the WTO thread for another day or 2 to see when Flo marks a calculated O date.
FF:
Flo:
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 ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
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 ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@inthewoods23 my uneducated guess would be Saturday!
Month/Cycle: 13/14
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, CM, BBT, SMEP, etc.
R/R: did not sleep at all last night. DH was rolling around / snoring/ doing whatever he does, plus the wind was crazy. Not the best feeling going into the Monday after a holiday weekend but oh well. Rave- we made soup last night and it was delicious as per my taste test haha. I can’t wait for lunch!
CS/Q: I tried temping vaginally for the first time ever (TMI? Haha). I never heard it beep so I just went with what was on it...the beeps on mine are basically silent but when it’s up by my ears I can hear it 🤷🏼♀️
@inthewoods23 I would also guess Saturday for O. Hope your coworker keeps working until he leaves!
@b_1029 I hope your day goes by quickly and you don't feel too tired today!
Month/Cycle: 5/6
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, HIO, PNV
R/R: We decorated the inside of our house (minus the tree) for Christmas this weekend and it makes me so happy every time I look around! This is the first time we've really been able to decorate the outside of our house but I'm not sure what I want to do yet. To be honest, I want to get a bunch of inflatables and just clog up the lawn!!!
CS/Q: None today
@inthewoods23 Hopefully your coworker can pull his weight! Have you tried maybe removing CM from FF to see what happens?
@b_1029 Sorry about no sleep! Hopefully this day flies by! What kind of soup did you make?
@riff323 That's so wonderful about decorating!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: Metformin (for PCOS), Armour Thyroid (for Hashimoto's), PNVs, Vitamin C & D, Kelp, Calcium, OPKs, Temping
R/R: I'm taking a half day at work today so pretty excited that I will be able to stroll out of here and go home to my pup!
CS/Q: Nothing really going on yet
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, FF, BBT, and PNV
R/R: still sick but feeling a little better
CS/Q: FF is showing my ovulation on CD 22, I think I'll have to watch CM and temps and start my OPKs soon so I dont miss O.
@inthewoods23 - I would also say Saturday for O, and FF might change it to that after one more high temp.
@b_1029 - My thermometer beeps pretty quietly too, but if I open the covers a little, I can hear it better. Maybe count to 2 minutes and then check. Mine normally gives me a reading around the 1 minute mark, but after O it can take up to about 90 seconds.
@riff323 - Yay for Christmas decorating! I have a few lights that I'm going to throw over my bushes and call it a day. Our neighborhood doesn't go all out, so I'm not competing against anyone.
@brookert615 - Enjoy your half day! Are you going to do some cyber Monday shopping??
@kimmer1412 - Are your cycles normally that long? Sorry you have to wait so long for O. The TWW is shorter and easier for me after a long long FP.
Month/Cycle: 7/7
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: PNV, BBT, CM, accelerated SMEP
R/R: Ate way too much over this extended weekend, so I'm actually glad to be back into my normal routine and hopefully eat better this week! I need to drop about 5 pounds before Christmas so that I can eat all the sugar without feeling guilty.
CS/Q: Nothing yet. Probably will start temping tomorrow. Hoping for a shorter cycle this time around!
@b_1029 what kind of soup is it? You'll see, with vaginal temping,your temps will look much more stable and accurate.
@riff323 there is a house in my area with every single square inch of their lawn covered with inflatables. It is...something.
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: Prenatals, BBT, OPK, FertilAids for men
R/R: It was a good thing we had a 4-day weekend as it gaves us a lot of time to process the news of my right Fallopian tube being damaged/blocked. But, we came up to the conclusion that if his count doesn't go back to normal numbers, it wouldn't matter if my 2 tubes were open, we'd need medical assistance to conceive anyway. He is going to do his 2nd SA in 2 weeks so hopefully we get some good news.
CS/Q: still no sign of O yet. My temps usually tend to decrease a few days before O. OPK still negative.
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
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 so sorry you're dealing with this. FX that you get good news soon!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@inthewoods23 Hope your coworker is helpful and you have a smooth work week. I think CD15 looks like O.
@b_1029 Sorry you had such a bad sleep. Yum I love a bowl of soup on a cold day. What kind did you make?
@riff323 Yay for Christmas decorations!
@brookert615 Enjoy your half day of work!
@kimmer1412 Glad you are feeling a bit better.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: Ava, CM, OPK, SMEP
R/R: Had a lovely weekend and still get today off to recharge before I go back to work tomorrow.
CS/Q: Not sure if I O’d yet as my temp didn’t go up very much. I also didn’t really see any fertile CM this cycle. Guess I’ll see how the next few days of temps look.
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!
Usually my temps jump above 98 after O so it must be really close. I think I'll go to the TWW thread tomorrow.
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 ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
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 ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@rikiteacup Sorry you are dealing with all this. FX the next SA improves!
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!
@kimmer1412 I hope you feel back to 100% soon!
@marebear15 FX for a shorter cycle!
@rikiteacup one of our neighbors has a lawn like that. I love it! I'm going to be annoying like that when we have a house (we have a townhouse right now). FX for good news at the next SA.
@misshelen86 enjoy your day off!
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, CM, PNVs, Fish Oil, Green Tea, SMEPish, sexy time
R/R: FW has begun. Dun dun duuuuuuuuun. Here’s to hoping our old asses can keep up with the young guns doing the SMEP! Lol. DH worked all weekend, and will prolly work this weekend also. Baaaaah humbug.
CS/Q: Nah, I know everything. (LOL!)
@inthewoods23 Seeing as how your coworker essentially planned to screw you guys with how he announced his retirement, I highly doubt he’ll be helpful, lol.
@b_1029 I would have kicked DH if I was you. Sleepy Lilly = DGAF Lilly, I needs me sleep!
@riff323 BUY ALL THE INFLATABLES!! lol. I “decorated” my house this weekend with one of those laser light shows and 2 strands of light that have already fallen down. Le sigh.
@brookert615 Have the best 1/2 day ever! Snuggle your pup one extra time for me.
@marebear15 Yes, I totally feel you on the overeating. We *just* finished our main meal leftovers...and still need to finish all the “pies”. Lol.
@rikiteacup I’ll be keeping my FX for good news for you!
@misshelen86 Have a great day off today!
@lillywonderland HAHAH! Enjoy your FW!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@inthewoods23 I would say Saturday makes more sense too.
@b_1029 Welcome to the club!! Yes I struggled with hearing it beep for the first several weeks too. I've now figured out the exact, right position the thermometer needs to be in so I can hear the beep. You'll get it! And hopefully your thermometer has memory so NBD if you miss it.
@riff323 Yay for inflatables!! And for Xmas decor! Ours went up yesterday too. I'm feeling very festive. We're doing a grinch in the front yard and just hanging a stand of lights from the roof into his hand which is ultimate lazy/festive. WIN WIN
@brookert615 Bless this life for half days. They keep me sane. Enjoy your pup! Q for you able your TSH meds. When do you take all of your supplements while your on Armor? I can't take mine in the AM with my meds, so I take them at night. However I've noticed that I wake up SO dehydrated so I'm trying to figure out if there's a better way.
@marebear15 Ugh I ate waaay too much too. Now I have to eat salads until Xmas to make up for it

@lillywonderland I have faith! Get it girl!
Month/Cycle: 13
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: Green tea, PNV, CP, CM, FF, CoQ10, PNV, Progesterone, VitC, Zinc
R/R: This weekend was exactly what I needed for a reset. My mind is feeling clearer, my body feels replenished (maybe a little too replenished? Pants a little tight.)
Rant: I spend WAY too much money this weekend. Ugh.
CS/Q: Any other migraine associated with hormone sufferers out there? I noticed a short AF this cyce (3 days) and several days of spotting + higher then normal temps. These days I was very susceptible to migraines. As soon as my temp dropped to a more "normal" level, they disappeared.
@brookert615 Awww, I hope both you and your pup enjoy your half day!
@marebear15 totally feel ya on dropping 5# before Christmas! FX for a shorter cycle!
@rikiteacup I am glad you're feeling better
@brookert615 @rikiteacup @misshelen86 lentil soup!
@misshelen86 hope you enjoy your day off!
@lillywonderland loled at your post...I hope you "old" folk have a great FW
@nomangos23 mine doesn't have memory but this morning I just figured if I hadn't heard it beep and it had been going a while, it had to be done hah. Ugh, I'm sorry about the migraines. I don't get them often now but used to when I was younger and going through puberty, due to hormones. Glad you are feeling great after a long weekend!
@inthewoods23 I would also guess Saturday or Sunday for O. Hope you coworker puts in a good week of work and can leave on a half decent note instead of screwing you over even more!
@b_1029 sorry you didn't have a great sleep last night. I also don't always hear the beep (and sometimes I fall back asleep
@riff323 yay for decorating! Oh man, I drove by 2 houses yesterday that filled their entire front lawn with like 5-7 10'+ inflatables each. I could see it from a mile away. It was hilarious.
@brookert615 yay for half days! Enjoy!
@kimmer1412 glad to hear you're starting to feel a little better
@marebear15 lol @ your goal to lose some weight so you can enjoy your holiday indulgences. Haha smart lady, I like your logic.
@rikiteacup I'm sorry to hear about your test results. FX YH's count can improve (it's entirely possible!) and you can figure out a plan. I go for my sono HSG next week to check my tubes, and MF is doing his SA this week too I think. Not really sure that we're mentally prepared for bad news if there is any.
@misshelen86 enjoy your day off! FX for O!
@lillywonderland I'd be keeping some pie shots beside the bed for a boost of energy during your SMEP marathon this week
@nomangos23 your grinch idea is brilliant, I so want to do something like that. We don't even own any lights yet for the new house so we're slacking on the decorating front. I have a late board mtg tonight so MF will be home alone.... maybe I'll send him out shopping.
Month/Cycle: 11/9
CD: 2 *womp womp*
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT/RHR, CM, Vit C & D, Omega 3s, CoQ10, Metformin, PCOS diet, HIO, softcups, acupuncture, starting cycle monitoring this week, sonohysterogram & another pelvic u/s booked next week to check my tubes.
R/R: Rant: after getting my hopes wayyyyyyyyyyyy up last week, I had some super light, barely there, only visible when I wipe kinda spotting on Saturday that got me even more hopeful that maybe it was just IB .... and then AF released the kraken overnight. My hope is now at the bottom of the ocean.
Rave: despite all the drama last week my event went well on Saturday and once I determined that everything was in place and going well I GTFO and bounced early. lol the rest of the organizers said it was probably better I left cuz there was some more drama near the end of the night with the certain gentleman that was causing all of my stress so I got to leave on a good note. Spent the entire morning in bed with MF Sunday, had a nice relaxing evening, and now I prepare to start my cycle monitoring this week and the reno is wrapping up in the next week or two as well.
CS/Q: Nothing to see yet.
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
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 good luck during this FW!
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
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
ETA: I forgot I have to increase the metformin to 2x daily this week, which is where I get stuck. I'll figure it out, I'm just not good at eating my meals at regular times.
@b_1029 thank you
@misshelen86 you have the Ava bracelet, right? From what I remember about other Ava charts, the rise doesn't seem as evident with skin temps. Have you noticed that before?
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 So sorry about CD2
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
My H asked me how I took the news and I told him I was OK with it. If the doctor had told me both my tubes were open, we would still need to go to a RE as getting pregnant might be almost impossible. Sorry H, your low count is a much bigger problem than a blocked tube. My tube was most certainly damaged when I had my appendectomy at 11 years old. My OBGYN warned me this could be a possibility before I even had the HSG.
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
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
@riff323 I'm so jealous! This week I plan to slowly put my fall stuff away and start bringing the Christmas stuff out. I'm just not feeling the holidays This year...i have a lot going on, mainly new job and some major health concerns with my dad that has me preoccupied but I'm hoping the decorations make me feel a bit more warm and fuzzy!
Month/Cycle: 5/6 I think?
CD: 20
WAYDTGKU: bbt, opk, pnv
R/R: I haven't been on here in awhile. My last cycle was crazy- very long and many sporadic + opks. It was really discouraging but I had a positive attitude about this month. Both of my apps recorded last cycle differently (1 kept the original opk while the other kept changing it each time I added a new one), but somehow both predict o to be this wed....cd 22. The 2 confirmed ovulation dates I could truly trust in the past were CD 18 and 22 so I probably shouldn't feel in the dumps due to - opk today but I do. My temps were steady for awhile and then went crazy the past few days. Chart in spoiler.
CS/Q: I keep gaining weight no matter what I try. I can't help but wonder if our weight is the reason we haven't conceived yet. A friend of mine had great success on the keto diet (low carb, med protein, high fat). I've listened to many videos and it makes sense actually. Please, no negative comments, but I am looking for true, factual feedback on how this may affect ttc and pregnancy.
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
@misshelen86 - I think you might see a secondary LH surge. I'd keep testing if I were you.
@lillywonderland - Get to that Netflix and chilling like you're a horny teenager!
I still have leftovers in my fridge that I need to eat up, but thankfully only one more piece of pie.
@nomangos23 - Did you spend too much money on yourself, or for Christmas presents. If the latter, than at least you can say you're a very generous person!
@kiki047 - Oh no, I'm so sorry to see you over here! At least you didn't have to take the Provera?? idk, I'm trying to see some semblance of positivism. Sounds like you had a relaxing Sunday though!
(and I see @nomangos23 beat me to the positivism punch)
@nightdreamr13 - Have you ever looked at the symptoms of PCOS? You just mentioned two of the big ones (LH surges but no O, and unexplained weight gain while trying to lose weight).
@nightdreamr13 actually @marebear15 might have a point there. It may also explain your rocky temps. Keto may help, my naturopath recommended it. I didn't try it myself because the PCOS diet and the inositols I was taking helped me lose almost 20lbs on my own (with no added exercise) after years and years of struggling with my weight. The hard part for me was finding protein that were hormone-friendly, so free range organic eggs, grass fed beef, wild caught fish, etc. I cut out most dairy except a tiny bit of cheese and full fat plain greek yogurt. I saw the biggest change when I just cut carbs in general because of the insulin resistance. Happy to chat more about it if you want to PM me.
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
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
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