@inthewoods23@themadcamel LOL sorry!! I really love the movie Inside Out and that clown was the first thing that popped into my head when I thought about AF busting in. I tried to find a better gif but for some reason, I couldn't find any better ones!! My apologies
TTC #1: September 2013, BFP 01/01/14, DS 09/14 TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy 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
@jennifer_louise lol you're cracking me up. The cold water thing I'm a little meh on. Supposedly drinking cold water/foods/beverages disrupts your bodily processes b/c it's those things are cooling to the body. So then the body has to work extra hard to adjust its temp back to normal and supposedly this is disruptive to other more important things the body should be doing. Those who are naturally cold natured (hands, feet, nose always cold) should especially avoid.
Edited because what I wrote made NO sense and I should stop trying to bump while in meetings.
@nomangos23 that would explain why I think DH is crazy eating cold pizza and soup
*TW* History:
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy 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
Man the TWW is on fire today! I popped in to see what was up and it says 31 unread posts since this morning.
@stephanie123456 I'm sorry AF is looming but that GIF made me laugh. @jennifer_louise bahaha @ your lemming comment. @nomangos23 cutting out refined sugars was HUGE for me. Like life changing. I'm trying to wean MF off juice. He was good with giving up soft drinks but he loves his sweetened iced tea. // also, re: cold water, my former acupuncturist (is that a word?) said I should also stop eating raw food. So raw veggies, raw fish (but I love sashimi!), etc, because your body has to work so much harder to process it. Just another reason to claim salad is bad for my health
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%)
@kimmer1412 That pic is hilarious!!! Re:FF, I’m also questioning the accuracy of O day. I think mine was 15 or 16 instead of FF’s CD14.
@prpl11butterfly I’m sorry for that diagnosis & for your repeat losses. When you are pregnant do they put you on baby aspirin, progesterone, or Lovenox? I’ve heard that it helps so many with mystery issues to carry to term.
Month/Cycle: 9/4
CD/DPO: 18/2? 3? 4? I’m doubting FF’s accuracy this cycle.
Timing: Excellent!
Typical LP length: 10-12
Testing: Gonna try to be strong for 10 more days.
R/R: My RE referred me to a new MFM specialist who may know more about my blood-clotting disorders & exactly how to treat. On my way to the first appointment now, hopeful that it’s helpful instead of another dead end.
CS/Q: Not liking the FF timing of these cross hairs due to the info on the OPKs & today’s temp drop due to waking 2 hours early....
Oof, this is a lot of posting to keep up with...on fire today, ya'll.
@kimmer1412 She wears the pull up with great doggy dignity. @daffodil_shoe Working at a birth center sounds so nice. Sorry about the BFN @keikilove good luck with the new specialist appointment. Fx you get some answers.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 CD/DPO: 20/4 Timing: Good Typical LP length: 10-11ish Testing: Holding out as long as I can. R/R: Rant - last night on my way home my beats earbuds died in one ear. I have a very long train ride commute and it was honestly brutal. Rave: It's Friday! CS/Q: Seems pretty straight forward. I excluded one temp that I knew was bonkers.
@keikilove I hope the MFM can help. Keep us updated! Good luck!
@kiki047 Yes I've been reading about not eating raw vegetables. That one seems like a reach to me but I don't eat that many raw vegetables to begin with. Lol I guess I'm picking a choosing which advice I'm going to take.
@inthewoods23 Cold pizza I get, but I can NOT get behind cold soup.
DH and I are almost done going through The Office on Netflix for like the.... 7th time. We'll probably switch to Parks and Rec for the... 3rd time. Both shows are great when I don't have the energy to sit through an hour long show (like Westworld! I keep falling asleep in the middle of those episodes! So long!)
@nomangos23 I think DH once ate a Campbell's chicken noodle soup right out of the can.... I make a delicious homemade chicken soup that he barely warms to eat which is okay because my soup isn't loaded with crap ingredients!
*TW* History:
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy 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
Whoa, this thread is blowing up! @kimmer1412 good luck with your dog in heat...hope all the boy dogs in the neighborhood don't come running! @b_1029 your Canada trip sounds fun! I've actually never been to Canada. Gotta put that on my list. @inthewoods23 I didn't know that KimYe was doing that again. I get your frustration. @prpl11butterfly so glad you're off the bench! @daffodil_shoe sorry about the BFN. @rikiteacup I hope you have a relaxing weekend! @kbrown2385 what's a tempdrop? I've seen a few ladies mention it. @lillywonderland I applaud you for using the term "fiddlesticks"! Totally snort-laughed. And I will definitely post pics of my new knitting bag when I get home! I also have a work in progress a few people asked me to share, so I will do that too. @nomangos23 that's awesome that you're already feeling the effects of cutting out sugar! @themadcamel good luck testing tomorrow! You mentioned going back to work on Monday and seeing the kids. Are you a teacher? Sorry if I missed people, this is a crazy busy thread today!!
Month/Cycle: 6/6(benched until next cycle, but I hope it's ok for me to hang out here and support everyone from my seat). CD/DPO: 18/4 Timing: n/a Typical LP length: 12-14 days Testing: Nope R/R: So glad it's Friday and I don't have a ton to do this weekend! Since I've been sick, I don't feel ready for a vocal audition on Sunday so I might pass on getting involved a show right now. Plus I am worried about balancing rehearsals, performances, and all my work responsibilities. We'll see, though. CS/Q: Fertility Friend continues to shame me for not ovulating the same day every month. I agree with @rikiteacup, FF is totally drunk and needs to go home. I also discarded the temp from yesterday that was sky high because of my cold. Oh well.
@inthewoods23 the thought of eating Campbell’s soup out of the can makes me gag.
@emeraldduchess it’s similar to the Ava bracelet but works better for people with erratic sleep or can’t commit to consistent wake times to temp. It also is said to work for women with pcos. You can also use it to prevent pregnancy. I’ve read good reviews, so I’m hoping it works better for me than manually temping.
@b_1029 That's so exciting about your trip to Montreal! I hope it's so much fun. I've never been on a girl trip before out of state but it sounds like a blast.
@kimmer1412 omg that pic of your dog is so funny! I don't think pullups or diapers will ever not look strange on pups.
@inthewoods23 FX that the IUI worked! I saw that about Kim K too. I wish I had that kind of money.
@prplbutterfly11 I'm also unexplained. It's a super frustrating diagnosis. I'm glad you were able to get some time in for ttc this cycle. FX.
@daffodil_shoe sorry for the BFN. It's still early though.
@nomangos23 I really admire your dedication to no sugar. I need to do something like that but it's really hard. I'm glad you're feeling better today with it than the past couple days.
@krassa0315 I'm sorry about the BFN. I hope you enjoy your time with YH this weekend!
@themadcamel I hope you have an excellent time at your party!
@stephanie123456 I'm sorry that AF is taunting you. That gif is a great representation of her! Yes to chili cheese fries!
Month/Cycle: 13/13
CD/DPO: 16 / 1dpiui Timing: good I hope. Typical LP length: 13-14 Testing: way too early
R/R: I've been battling some depression lately, which I know is understandable but I hope I can work through it. Monday is my birthday and tomorrow some of my really good friends are coming over we're having a sleepover at my house. I'm grateful for them for planning this because I probably wouldn't have done anything for my birthday but they came up with it and handled the planning part. On my actual birthday another good friend is taking me out to dinner. I'm really lucky to have them.
The IUI went well I think. I woke up yesterday morning with what I think was ovulation pain on the left side (where I know my biggest follicle was) so I'm hoping that means the timing was good. DH's post wash number was 18 million so feeling good about that too. Here's hoping. FX. I've been having some cramping and spotting since it was done but it's been pretty minimal so far.
@littleredm GL! I don't recall if I felt any O pain. I get pains down there but they always seem to be at random times *shrug*. I should probably change my dpo's to dpiui since that's more accurate. Did they say when you would come back to test?
*TW* History:
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy 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
@stephanie123456, I was *this close* to adding a treat yo self gif in regards to your fries tonight, but I decided 4 Parks and Recreation gifs in one post might be too many.
For the record, I was wrong. There's no such thing as too much Parks and Rec!
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
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 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy 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
@kiki047 I see you lurking. I really miss you, but probably not as much as you miss me - I’m awesome. 🤣😂😉
@stephanie123456 How do people live in the cold ALL winter? I suppose we’re lucky we just have to deal with it when the sun’s sleeping for like 2 weeks. In n out sounds delish. I haven’t had any in weeks because DH decided that and says “fries are bad” now since he’s getting more serious about his workout stuff. It is rough, man. Also, YESSSSS to your P&R TTC gif!! Perfection! And since our girl @galentine decided that no amount of P&R gifs are ridiculous for one day...
@littleredm I have everything crossed for you my friend. Sending you so much love! ❤️ I know this birthday might not be as jolly as you would have liked, but have so much fun at your sleepover! Please do all the things we did when we were tiny people!!
@emeraldduchess Glad I made you snort laugh! 🤣 I hope that you have a miraculous recovery and can audition for your play!! Go away germies!!
@themadcamel Are you temping orally or via the vagine? Highly suggest temping vaginally...it’ll help even out your mountain range. 😂
@kbrown2385- can you remind again of the best way to find the thread that the temp drop review was mentioned vs searching aimlessly??? I did do a search and a few things came up- but not anything I would necessarily consider a "review"- it was more of a mention about the temp drop itself. I'm intrigued to say the least.....only downfall is I REALLY don't know if I can keep doing this emotionally.....It's been very trying on me and my heart....so waiting for 2 months of data to collect for the most accurate info.....I don't know I can justify the money....
@MNturnsVA I tagged you in the thread. It’s in chart stalk/questions for January. I totally get justifying spending that much. I did it myself! I figure after we are done I don’t plan on bc or making dh get a vasectomy so i can use it to avoid as well.
Re: TWW Friday 1/4
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
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
Edited because what I wrote made NO sense and I should stop trying to bump while in meetings.
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
Man the TWW is on fire today! I popped in to see what was up and it says 31 unread posts since this morning.
@stephanie123456 I'm sorry AF is looming but that GIF made me laugh.
@jennifer_louise bahaha @ your lemming comment.
@nomangos23 cutting out refined sugars was HUGE for me. Like life changing. I'm trying to wean MF off juice. He was good with giving up soft drinks but he loves his sweetened iced tea. // also, re: cold water, my former acupuncturist (is that a word?) said I should also stop eating raw food. So raw veggies, raw fish (but I love sashimi!), etc, because your body has to work so much harder to process it. Just another reason to claim salad is bad for my health
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
@kimmer1412 That pic is hilarious!!! Re:FF, I’m also questioning the accuracy of O day. I think mine was 15 or 16 instead of FF’s CD14.
@prpl11butterfly I’m sorry for that diagnosis & for your repeat losses. When you are pregnant do they put you on baby aspirin, progesterone, or Lovenox? I’ve heard that it helps so many with mystery issues to carry to term.
Month/Cycle: 9/4
CD/DPO: 18/2? 3? 4? I’m doubting FF’s accuracy this cycle.
Timing: Excellent!
Typical LP length: 10-12
Testing: Gonna try to be strong for 10 more days.
R/R: My RE referred me to a new MFM specialist who may know more about my blood-clotting disorders & exactly how to treat. On my way to the first appointment now, hopeful that it’s helpful instead of another dead end.
CS/Q: Not liking the FF timing of these cross hairs due to the info on the OPKs & today’s temp drop due to waking 2 hours early....
@kimmer1412 She wears the pull up with great doggy dignity.
@daffodil_shoe Working at a birth center sounds so nice. Sorry about the BFN
@keikilove good luck with the new specialist appointment. Fx you get some answers.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 20/4
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 10-11ish
Testing: Holding out as long as I can.
R/R: Rant - last night on my way home my beats earbuds died in one ear. I have a very long train ride commute and it was honestly brutal. Rave: It's Friday!
CS/Q: Seems pretty straight forward. I excluded one temp that I knew was bonkers.
Edited because words...again.
@kiki047 Yes I've been reading about not eating raw vegetables. That one seems like a reach to me but I don't eat that many raw vegetables to begin with. Lol I guess I'm picking a choosing which advice I'm going to take.
@inthewoods23 Cold pizza I get, but I can NOT get behind cold soup.
@nomangos23 I think DH once ate a Campbell's chicken noodle soup right out of the can.... I make a delicious homemade chicken soup that he barely warms to eat which is okay because my soup isn't loaded with crap ingredients!
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
@kimmer1412 good luck with your dog in heat...hope all the boy dogs in the neighborhood don't come running!
@b_1029 your Canada trip sounds fun! I've actually never been to Canada. Gotta put that on my list.
@inthewoods23 I didn't know that KimYe was doing that again. I get your frustration.
@prpl11butterfly so glad you're off the bench!
@daffodil_shoe sorry about the BFN.
@rikiteacup I hope you have a relaxing weekend!
@kbrown2385 what's a tempdrop? I've seen a few ladies mention it.
@lillywonderland I applaud you for using the term "fiddlesticks"! Totally snort-laughed. And I will definitely post pics of my new knitting bag when I get home! I also have a work in progress a few people asked me to share, so I will do that too.
@nomangos23 that's awesome that you're already feeling the effects of cutting out sugar!
@themadcamel good luck testing tomorrow! You mentioned going back to work on Monday and seeing the kids. Are you a teacher?
Sorry if I missed people, this is a crazy busy thread today!!
Month/Cycle: 6/6(benched until next cycle, but I hope it's ok for me to hang out here and support everyone from my seat).
CD/DPO: 18/4
Timing: n/a
Typical LP length: 12-14 days
Testing: Nope
R/R: So glad it's Friday and I don't have a ton to do this weekend! Since I've been sick, I don't feel ready for a vocal audition on Sunday so I might pass on getting involved a show right now. Plus I am worried about balancing rehearsals, performances, and all my work responsibilities. We'll see, though.
CS/Q: Fertility Friend continues to shame me for not ovulating the same day every month. I agree with @rikiteacup, FF is totally drunk and needs to go home. I also discarded the temp from yesterday that was sky high because of my cold. Oh well.
@emeraldduchess it’s similar to the Ava bracelet but works better for people with erratic sleep or can’t commit to consistent wake times
to temp. It also is said to work for women with pcos. You can also use it to prevent pregnancy. I’ve read good reviews, so I’m hoping it works better for me than manually temping.
Timing: good I hope.
Typical LP length: 13-14
Testing: way too early
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
@stephanie123456, your comment about AF being in the house but not yet busting down the door made me LOL. Also, enjoy those fries!!
@prpl11butterfly, big squishy hugs for the unexplained diagnosis.
@kiki047, I 100% support everything you've said about salads being terrible for you. Just say NO to salad.
@nomangos23, your well-done reference made my day!
Also, as I'm a crazy person and was looking for gifs about my feelings TTC, I suppose this sums up everything...
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
For the record, I was wrong. There's no such thing as too much Parks and Rec!
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
@stephanie123456 How do people live in the cold ALL winter? I suppose we’re lucky we just have to deal with it when the sun’s sleeping for like 2 weeks. In n out sounds delish. I haven’t had any in weeks because DH decided that and says “fries are bad” now since he’s getting more serious about his workout stuff. It is rough, man. Also, YESSSSS to your P&R TTC gif!! Perfection! And since our girl @galentine decided that no amount of P&R gifs are ridiculous for one day...
@littleredm I have everything crossed for you my friend. Sending you so much love! ❤️ I know this birthday might not be as jolly as you would have liked, but have so much fun at your sleepover! Please do all the things we did when we were tiny people!!
@emeraldduchess Glad I made you snort laugh! 🤣 I hope that you have a miraculous recovery and can audition for your play!! Go away germies!!
@themadcamel Are you temping orally or via the vagine? Highly suggest temping vaginally...it’ll help even out your mountain range. 😂
@lillywonderland I *am* temping in the vagine, which is why it’s especially annoying that my temps are so mountainous. 😖 woe is me lol