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I miss you all! Sorry I'm not being consistent posting, being in here makes me angsty and frustrated sometimes because I keep getting BFNs and no AF so I feel like I'm in TTC purgatory since I wasn't temping! I hope y'all are doing well though
@daisy0322 I’m so sorry you’re stuck in status purgatory, that sounds beyond frustrating. Is this a common situation for you? Do the doctors ever try to trigger AF to start?
Thanks for getting this check-in started early: my angst comes from being in a much later time zone (hours behind the mainland) so by the time I wake up you all are well into your days/afternoons, the posts are numerous, and I find it hard to keep up. So I’m usually the last one posting responses at night while everyone is already in dreamland.
Month/Cycle: 9/4 CD/DPO: 20/5 Timing: Best I ever had: -5, -4, -3 was a non-finish lol, -2, -1, 0, +1 Typical LP length: 10-12 Testing: Aiming for this Friday, we shall see if I can hold out R/R: Rant—See above about time zones Rave—See above about BD timing CS/Q:
@keikilove this is unusual for me but my OB is pretty unconcerned unfortunately. I'm just a night shifterso I get bored on my break. (I'm about to have my 10 day break though thank god! Where are you located? Kick ass timing though by the way! FX for you!
@daisy0322 that stinks your OB isn’t concerned. Have you told him/her you want to induce a period?
@keikilove I totally understand. I’m on 12-hour night shifts this weekend, so it’s hard for me to keep up since I sleep during the day. I only found time now while at work because it’s slow (*knocks on wood*).
Month/Cycle: 4/3 CD/DPO: 31/13 Timing: super Typical LP length: 9-10 Testing: BFNs 11dpo and 12dpo R/R: Dx of LPD, and have been spotting since 10dpo despite being on B6, Clomid, and Prometrium this cycle. Sigh... CS/Q: Meh
@daisy0322 I am sorry you are so frustrated. I would be too! Did your OB explain why she/he wasn't concerned? @keikilove high five on your timing. Damn, girl! @daffodil_shoe sorry about the BFNs. Month/Cycle: 6/6 (benched) CD/DPO: 21/7 Timing: n/a Typical LP length: 12-14 days Testing: nope R/R: My cold is finally starting to go away, thank goodness. I am having trouble getting back into my work routine, but hopefully this week will be easier! CS/Q: My temps are so messed up, I don't know if I really O'ed or not. Since I am benched I am just temping to see what my body is doing. My cold definitely messed with my bbt.
Testing: probably Thursday but just because I have my annual that day
R/R: I had an amazing massage last night and managed to get a workout in this morning so I feel like I'm slowly getting back on track. My rant is that my college classes start back today and I'm not ready
CS/Q: my chart is looking so pretty this month and im trying not to get my hopes up to much.
@emeraldduchess she said that one off period isntva cause for concern at this point and I need to keep taking hpt's weekly. She'll see me if I really want in another week but she'd rather wait another few weeks
R/R: slowly working my way closer to keto along with the paleo and feeling great! I’ve tried to get back on keto a few times over the past 6 months and had lots of gastrointestinal issues (sorry tmi). I think a paleo/ketoish woe is working for my body.
Really ready to be off the bench at this point. Can’t wait until all of our testing comes back and we can work on moving forward.
CS/Q: nah. Stopped temping this cycle. Just waiting for cd1 to schedule my saline sono.
@daisy0322 Typically if you go 60 days with no period and no BFP, your OB should give you something to kickstart your cycle. If I were you, I would call and schedule and appointment and ask for it sooner rather than later. I agree that one wonky cycle isn't necessarily cause for concern but that doesn't mean that she should allow it to stretch on even longer than it already has. Sorry you're dealing with this.
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married 6/11/16 TTC Since 6/2016 12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal 3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve 8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC 7/2018 Clomid+IUI 11/2018 Letrozole+TI 12/2018 Letrozole+IUI 2/2019 NTNP 5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@keikilove was it you asking about birdbox? We watched it last night and felt it was ok.... not the worst movie I've ever seen but not the best either.
@emeraldduchess I’m glad you’re starting to feel better! Colds are the worst.
Month/Cycle: 15
CD/DPO: 22/10
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Thursday
R/R: my lazy butt skipped the gym this morning, but my legs are still so sore from Saturday’s workout and today has squats so I said screw it. I feel guilty though and like I’m never fully going to get back on track so full of negative self talk already today. Rave- Just need to get through this full week of work and then I get to go see my cousin next Thursday!
CS/Q: cm yesterday was actually watery but it takes away my CH which drives my slight OCD nuts so I changed it. Been having some weird cm the last couple days and am trying not to SS but....ya know
Good grief your all so with it this morning! I'm not at all lmao.... Waiting for the dentist so I'll be back for tags later.
Month/Cycle: 18
CD/DPO: 23/4
Timing: FF is a liar and saying good. O day is not good IMO.
Typical LP length: 13 days
Testing: logically this cycle is a bust so not planning to unless things look curious when I start temping again (end of TWW)
R/R: Rant--- Grabbed a latte at DD before heading to work. Got back in my truck around 750 and my phone beeped.....8am dentist appt for fillings. So much for enjoying the latte. Chugging it but that's gonna leave me feeling interesting later.... I also have a slight case of vertigo.
Ugh..... dentist is taking morning off due to being sick all night....but he'll be in around noon and has an opening at 4 today.....yea....no thank you. I will do without his hands and face near my mouth for the day.
@daisy0322 definitely call your OB yo get something in the works. I thinks it's time to jump start your cycle and get on to the next.
@daffodil_shoe sorry that things aren't helping with the LPF. I hope they can sort out a better plan for next cycle.
@emeraldduchess I don't feel like your chart is giving the O impression....
@Kimmer123 I can't wait to get my massage. MIL got me 1 for Christmas. Your pushing me to make the call...
@daisy0322 I'm sorry you're in TTC purgatory that sounds awful. @keikilove Amazing timing and your chart looks so good. @daffodil_shoe boo to the BFNs. @b_1029 okay, I also have been having problems with tracking CM in FF and having it dock me points which makes zero sense to me but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ @prpl11butterfly ugh, morning dentist appointment. Feel better.
Month/Cycle: 1/1 CD/DPO: 23/7 Timing: Good Typical LP length: 10-11 (I keep estimating this because it has kind of been all over...I had hip surgery in August and my cycle got out of whack for a bit.) Testing: Holding out as long as I can this week without going bonkers. R/R: Rant - I have a ridiculous amount of VIP projects this week (I am an in house design director) so I am going to be ridiculously busy. Rave - We finally finished our kitchen backsplash last night and I am so proud. DH and I have never done anything like before so it was definitely a trial. Before/after in a spoiler below because I am so proud.
CS/Q: Ya'll I am so over FF and changing my points for random things like creamy CM. Rude.
@prpl11butterfly when I first cut out carbs about 2 years ago, I thought I was going to have a tough time not eating bread and anything delicious haha. After about a week I noticed I felt so much better without, that it was easier to stick to. Finding alternatives helps as well.
@daisy0322 - I'm sorry that you don't have an end in sight to this. Do you have an LLL you might be about to ask for some insights? Also, I'm thinking that maybe you skipped one AF and you'll hit the next one. Are your cycles normally 30 days? Maybe you'll get AF around CD60.
@daffodil_shoe - I'm sorry about the BFN. As a consolation prize, a 13 day LP is pretty good.
@emeraldduchess - Glad you're starting to feel better! Colds are stupid, and even more stupid when they mess with your chart. Are you off the bench next cycle?
@kimmer1412 - A massage sounds amazing! Also, beautiful chart! // Are you a professor or a student in college?
@b_1029 - I always get EWCM 2 days before AF, so maybe that will help your SS craze? Unless you want me to feed your unicorn! // I get the workout guilt. Maybe just try to do some light exercises today and get back into it tomorrow.
@prpl11butterfly - Oh, chugging a latte is the worst way to drink coffee! Also, Monday morning dentist appointment is the worst way to start the week. Hugs! Just saw your update. Did you at least get to sip your latte?
@cmdesigner - Love the backsplash! It adds just the right amount of cool colors to a warm kitchen to brighten it up.
Month/Cycle: 9/8
CD/DPO: 19/3
Timing: -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1
Typical LP length: 9-12
Testing: Probably on 10dpo, so next Monday!
R/R: DH has been down with a migraine for going on 3 days, and I miss him. He's going to a chiropractor today to hopefully fix things. Rave: I cut coffee out on Friday (which incidentally was the day I ovulated), and I'm already pretty much used to it! I only got a headache on Friday.
CS/Q: It's not pretty, but 2dpo was an hour late, and 3dpo was an hour early. So solid CHs are good in light of that!
Testing: not today, man. DH requested to be there and I POAS this time and I said no. I have this really cute way of telling him and I sooooo want to do it!!!
R/R: I have a lot today. 1. DH has a ~sexy~ dream about ME this weekend. Not gonna lie, I teased him when I found out since I am the girl of his LITERAL DREAMS!! 😂 2. We got a Ring doorbell this weekend so naturally DH wants to outfit our entire house with Ring stuff because it has worked well for all of 24 hrs. 3. My entire house is squeeeeky clean because I worked my tail off on Sunday!! (Well, minus some vacuuming because I got interrupted). 4. DH wants to turn one of our spare bedrooms into his “man cave” and requested a budget of $4k. Uh, no way José!!
@daisy0322 I'm so sorry your cycle has been so wonky and lasted so
long. I would definitely insist that your ob a checks you out. 60 days
should be the limit on how long you go. I'm sure there is something they
can do to try and get it going and back on track.
@emeraldduchess I'm glad that you're starting to feel better!
@kimmer1412 that chart looks beautiful! I love massages!
@kbrown2385 so glad that you're find a diet that works for you and makes you feel great!
@b_1029
I do the negative self talk too, try to be kind to yourself. Tomorrow
is a new day to hit the gym and workout some more.
@prple11butterfly yeah I wouldn't want somebody who was sick getting near my face either.
@cmdesigner That backsplash looks amazing! You should be very proud!
@marebear15
I hope YH feels better soon. Migraines are so awful. That's awesome you
were able to cut the coffee without too much of a withdrawel.
Month/Cycle: 13/13
CD/DPO: 19 / 4 dpiui Timing: good I hope. Typical LP length: 13-14 Testing: not yet R/R:
It's my birthday today! DH surprised me by taking the day off work so
we get to spend the day together and then my friend is taking us out to
dinner at a really nice place I've been wanting to try for awhile. I do
have to go get my tags renewed but it shouldn't take too long. CS/Q: nope.
@littleredm sending you HUGE hugs today on your birthday. Hope you had a fun sleepover with your friends on the weekend and you enjoy your dinner out tonight. @daisy0322 so sorry for your neverending cycle. Hopefully you can get in to see your OB, mine was willing to prescribe provera after 50 days. I filled the script but didn't end up needing it. @keikilove I'm going to take a wild guess based on your name and time zone that you're Hawaiian? // major props for your timing this cycle, FX that does the trick!!! @kimmer1412@b_1029 your charts are both so pretty!! Ahhh FX!! @cmdesigner wow, what a difference the backsplash makes in that space! It looks so good! Any plans to do any more work in there? Painting the cabinets white would also look amazing. @marebear15 sorry about YH's migraine. Hope chiro helps and you get your hubby back soon!
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%)
@daffodil_shoe No cute babies to hold during work today?
@emeraldduchess Yay for finally feeling better! This week is our first 5 day work week and DH keeps reminding me. Ugh, I know, man don’t keep rubbing my face in it!
@kbrown2385 Do you have a time estimate for getting the results back?
@b_1029 I speak for the whole of my state when I say we can’t wait for you to visit! The west is the best, duh! Are you one of those CrossFit people? I’ve always wanted to get into it, but...well laziness and intimidation have been preventing me. Oh, and the fact that there are only 24 hours in a day. I need another 2 hours per day and I’d be golden!!
@prpl11butterfly Good call on avoiding that germ-filled dentist today, bleych! Hopefully your vertigo has subsided already!!
@cmdesigner Do you design the outside of the houses or do the interior? Also, great job on the backsplash!!
@marebear15 I feel like it’s been forever since we’ve “seen” each other! Great job on nixing the coffee!!
Woah, it's not even 9 AM here and there are so many posts already!
Month/Cycle: 9/9
CD/DPO: 25/7
Timing: Excellent
Typical LP length: 13-15 days
Testing: in a couple days.
R/R: I am going to have a big talk with my boss today. People with the lowest productivity are being rewarded financially for working longer hours. This shouldn't be. All the people with good productivity do all their work and then some and don't need extra hours that come with extra pay. This isn't how you keep good workers motivated. I will see what she says but I have my resume out and should get a call for an interview so we shall see how everything goes. I don't want to leave my current job because I like it but I don't want to get paid less for being productive.
CS/Q: this DPO is very different from the 6 previous cycles I've had. I've never had an increase like that but we all know this means nothing. Before my 30s, I never had sore breasts as a PMS and now it's there almost every cycle.
TTC#1 10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml) 11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele 4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery 6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 Baby girl born 2/27/2020 7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
@littleredm HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🥳 How was your sleepover?!?! Enjoy the unexpected day with YH!!
@rikiteacup I hope something good comes out of your talk with your boss! It’s so frustrating to be one of the great performers and don’t see any reward financially or otherwise. It’s not that hard to keep GOOD workers motivated.
@cmdesigner haha yes! Every time it docks me points for that, I'm like WHAT KIND DO YOU WANT?!?! Your backsplash looks amazing! I love that grayish blue.
@marebear15 please don't feed my unicorn, I do that way too much myself and then get so sad, haha! I have been noticing that I get some EWCM around then too. I hope YH feels better soon. Migraines are no joke. Good job cutting out coffee!
@lillywonderland love your #1 - it's nice to know that some dreams are about us! Good job being productive this weekend, nothing is as good as a clean house! Also lol to YH requesting a budget for his man cave, sounds like you're on HGTV And yes to the Crossfit....don't worry, I'm not a douche about it lol (I'm actually pretty awful at it, can't get my body to move quickly, but I would rather not throw out my back). I used to have to do power lifting while I was swimming in college and I like how badass it makes me feel. Plus, turns out I can't work out on my own after so many years of someone telling me what to do! I totally get the intimidation factor though...there are some crazy Crossfitters out there.
@littleredm happy birthday! That's so much fun that you get to unexpectedly hang out with YH. I hope you two have a great time! Have fun at dinner!
@rikiteacup good luck meeting with your boss today! That has to be so frustrating. And you're right, that's not how you keep the good people motivated!
@keikilove I imagine you living on an island in the Pacific. I need that right now YOu've got the BD covered for sure! @daisy0322 sorry about your long cycle. My SIL had the same thing happen (thanks MIL for sharing these kind of details) and they said it might be due to stress. It sucks when you are TTC. @daffodil_shoe congrats on this long LP phase! This is very encouraging. @emeraldduchess sorry about your wonky chart. Keep temping. The overall trend is what's important. @kimmer1412 way to go! I can't bring myself to go to the gym in the morning. Good luck with school and your chart looks great! @b_1029 your chart looks great!! FF is stupid for changing your cross hairs with CM data. FX! @prpl11butterfly good luck at your dentist appointment! @cmdesigner Wow, love the backsplash and new countertops. I want this for my kitchen but I don't want to spend the money on countertops as I want to redesign the kitchen completely (knock down a wall and add an island). @marebear15 hopefully your H gets some relief soon! @lillywonderland lol, what does your H want to do to this spare bedroom for $4K?? Chat looking good! @littleredm Happy Birthday!!!
TTC#1 10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml) 11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele 4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery 6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 Baby girl born 2/27/2020 7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
Thanks all. I thought the vertigo had subsided but just got a wave of dizziness so no luck. I didn't even know I had it until last night when I noticed my hearing was off with my earbuds in. I figured all the dizzy spells were dehydration/lack of food.
@cmdesigner first of all, I can think of when I see your SN is CM.... lol. I hate FF point bbn system. I don't even bother with it. All my BFP cycles have been low points and all my BFN have been high so....
@kbrown2385 I think I could do bread products easily enough but probably not pasta. That's like my #1 comfort food.
@marebear15 no, by the time they realized he had called in it was 10min past and I have already chugged it 😕 I'm sorry about DH. I feel his pain (almost literally). Hope he gets some relief soon.
@lillywonderland MH would be the same way I think. He wants out house fully "smart" and I'm just not having it. Though I have to admit I love our smart thermostat...
@rikiteacup sorry about the mess at work. That is really not cool. If they don't have anything to "fix" it, I hope you get a new job that's even better. And, I swear, 30 brought all kinds of new fun things in my body... it was....awesome....not.
@lillywonderland Dead about the ring. Same thing happened to us. Funny thing, though, there's this creepy old black station wagon that kind of looks like a hearse in our neighborhood and it's the ONLY car that sets the motion detector off for our yard.
@marebear15 so sorry about YH's migraine. I get really bad ones, I'm on botox for them 4x a year. I feel his pain.
@kiki047 we had discussed painting the cabinets but DH is surprisingly okay with the natural wood look. Plus, I have my sights on a new bathroom reno...
@rikiteacup good luck with your big talk today. It is so frustrating when stuff like that happens. Your chart is looking great, we've both 7DPO
@lillywonderland we must've been posting at the same time so I missed you in my earlier lurking. I have yet to do any actual work today so I'm still heeeere. // your chart is looking SO good, and I am hoping so much that you'll get to use your adorable announcement idea for DH. FX FX! // Also, damn right you're the girl of his dreams!!! I've been having dreams about your wedding shoes lately. Maybe my dreams are more about my feet being more dainty so I'd actually be able to wear heels like that but alas, no amount of working out will get rid of my hobbit feet so pfft. @rikiteacup woww that's a good lookin' chart!! Ahh I'm rooting for all of you so hard right now!!
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%)
@lillywonderland - I have a really good feeling about you this cycle. Are you testing tomorrow?? All those Raves are amazing! Especially the house cleaning one. I relax the best in a clean house. Also, yes! It's been forever since we've been together in our cycles.
@kimmer1412 - Nice! How many more semesters do you have?
@littleredm - Happy birthday!!! What a wonderful way to spend a day!
@rikiteacup - Good luck with your talk with your boss. Unfortunately that's the problem with a lot of companies and people that work hourly instead of salary. It doesn't matter what they do, as long as they are on the clock, they get paid. It's frustrating.
@b_1029 - Okay, I'm glad to know that I'm allowed to starve your unicorn. I always type up depressing stuff, and then I'm afraid I'm just dashing your hopes, but I hate getting my hopes up, so that's what I try to do to everyone else.
@prpl11butterfly - So sad about the latte. // I have to agree about @cmdesigner username. It always reminds me of CM. What does it stand for, so I can change this mental image?
R/R: no raves for me today see aforementioned spoiler for details. Chart in spoiler as well.
*I certainly don't want to trigger anyone, but I don't know where else to put this/don't have women IRL that I can talk to about TTC stuff.* I took a HPT on Friday afteroon at 7 DPO (one day earlier than planed) because I wanted to have a drink with DH before visiting with his grandparents. We bought a Walgreens brand pink dye early results test. I truly expected a BFN, but ended up getting a faint positive after only 2 minutes. I took the two other tests in the box with the same results. I felt cautiously optimistic and DH was ready to be excited as well, but I planned to test again with a FRER on Sunday once I was back home. As you can see on my chart, the FRER was negative (I used FMU). I also tested later in the day with a FRER and a couple Wondfos but still BFNs. I have an appointment for my annual with my OB/GYN later today and I just can't stop thinking about how disappointed I am. I read that the Walgreens tests are unreliable and it seems from the reviews that a lot of women have received false positives. I didn't even expect a BFP this cycle; but to see one, get my hopes up, and have it be incorrect really breaks my heart. I know many of you have been through much worse, and of course my heart goes out to you . Thanks for reading/understanding.
@emeraldduchess Glad you're feeling better and I get you on the work routine thing. Ugh. Being back is so.... anticlimactic
@kimmer1412 Yeah girl your chart looks great! And plus one for the massage train. Ugh, I always tell myself I need to figure out how to budget those in monthly but it somehow always falls of of the priority list and I usually only go twice a year. Maybe I can work up to quarterly. How often do you go??
@kbrown2385 yaay! Do you have any recipes that stand out so far?? Also, are you doing RPL testing?
@prpl11butterfly lol I feel ya, yeah I don't want my sick dentist's hands in my mouth either. How do you feel this AM after the latte chug??
@b_1029 I totally get skipping the gym guilt. I have a really hard time working out during the week. I just need to freaking do it. But uuuggghhhhh. Don't be too hard on yourself though. Do you and your cousin have anything fun planned? Also, misaligned fertility symptoms drive. me. nuts. Although I know those meds can cause all kind of unusual things to happen so fx crossed it's all for good reason
@cmdesigner Here's to hoping your busy weeks goes by fast without a hitch! That backsplash really brings a pop of color into your kitchen! It looks great!
@marebear15 Ooooh no, I'm sorry to hear about DH. And way to go cutting out coffee! Chart is looking good!
@lillywonderland Your update is cracking me up. My DH did the EXACT same thing with the cameras. He initially wanted to add 3 more to the house and I have him talked down to one more... but lucky for me they're so expensive neither one of us want to bite the bullet to make the purchase. Also, man cave? Oh heck no! I thought we were cleaning out the room for other reasons that rhyme with pursery. DH's got tricks! What does he want in his man cave? I was supposed to get an office/craft room but DH built a racing simulator in it instead and now I just have a desk with some books and bills on top I can't even use the little space I have left b/c he's always in there making race car noises.
@littleredm Happy birthday girly! Here's to hoping you have the beeeeest birthday. Lord knows you deserve it. I hope DH has something wonderful planned. And even if he doesn't, I hope you guys just get some really great quality time together.
@rikiteacup I had that talk with my boss once. And you know what he told me "It's completely, and I've noticed throughout my entire career, that 20% of the people do 80% of the work. And that's just the way it is." Which is COMPLETELY TRUE and total bull shit. I hope a new opportunity finds you if that's what you're hopeful for. I went through this process probably 5 months ago, was fed up with drama and politics at work, found the PERFECT new job opportunity, interviewed then waited a long time for them to make their decision. (6 weeks!!) In the time it took them to make their decisions, leadership changed and I got a 15% raise. I couldn't believe it. I decided to stay and am still content today. Not a brag, but just want to you know you're not alone. Also, I see that chart and it's lookin' gooood.
Month/Cycle: 13
CD/DPO: 24/6
Timing: a-okay
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: FriYAY - - who is with me??
R/R: Day 6 no sugar. As google predicted, the cravings have started but at least I'm not detoxing anymore? I'd kill for an ice cream sundae. Or a slice of cheesecake. Or a chocolate chip cookie.
Rave: WE FINALLY GOT OUT HOUSE PAINTED AND IT LOOKS SO GOOD. I want to show you all but I feel like revealing the outside of my house suggests some internet privacy concerns? Ugh but I have to gloat for a second, it has come soooo far. We bought it rat infested and the color of swamp water green (literally, that was the name on the paint can left over in the garage) and now it's like... a real home. Like, that someone (who is less crazy than DH and I) would actually pay money for. Proud house owner moment here.
Also, discovered Marie Kondo's Netflix series on Amazon this weekend (thanks @elle-0409 ) and I'm addicted. It's so charming and dare I say motivating. Although I have NO desire to take all of my clothes out of my closet and decide which ones "spark joy." I tried to watch and episode with DH last night he was like this "This is just the Japanese version of Hoarders" then turned over and went to bed.
@themadcamel nooooooo I'm sorry friend. That's so tough. Ugh, I wish I had some advice or wise words but I don't. I understand the heartache of feeling let down. Just know you're not alone.
Omg I have no hope if following all that's been going on here this morning! So many posts already!
Month/Cycle: 19/17
CD/DPO: 30/11dpiui
Timing: assuming good
Typical LP length: 12 days
Testing: Thursday
R/R: I am now officially very busy for the next 6 weeks as a mentor for a high school robotics team. But also a great time to keep my.mind occupied from TTC things
CS/Q: nope
*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
@themadcamel I am very sorry. ** TW, BFP/CP mentioned
I've never used Walgreens tests but this sounds similar to my CP. My faint line on a Wondfo showed up fairly quickly on a Fri morning and the next day it was about the same. I was waiting to use FRER that I had until Tue (away all weekend and Tue was the day AF was due). By that day, the FRER was so light it was barely there. I am not saying that you did have a CP, but it does seem to be very likely. Again, I'm so sorry either way.
@nomangos23 Yay! I'm so glad you like it! And I literally piled all of my clothes onto my bed and went through them one at a time to see which sparked joy and it was so worth it. I got rid of bags of clothes! (Also, great job on cutting out sugar!)
TTC History
Me: 38 DH: 52
Started trying June 2018
BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
TTC October 2021
BFP January 2022
MMC March 2022
Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing
@themadcamel Don't get too discouraged! 7DPO is wayyyyy too early to test, especially since you chart and know your O date (some people will tell you they got a BFP at 7DPO but that's because they O'ed earlier than they thought and they were more like 10-11 DPO). 10 DPO is still early. And no more Walgreens HPT! @nomangos23 what color is your house now? What color is the trim? And I totally agree with you RE: my work situation. I'll update tomorrow. Lol at your H saying KonMari = Japanese hoarder show lol.
TTC#1 10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml) 11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele 4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery 6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 Baby girl born 2/27/2020 7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
Re: TWW: Monday 1/7
I miss you all! Sorry I'm not being consistent posting, being in here makes me angsty and frustrated sometimes because I keep getting BFNs and no AF so I feel like I'm in TTC purgatory since I wasn't temping! I hope y'all are doing well though
Thanks for getting this check-in started early: my angst comes from being in a much later time zone (hours behind the mainland) so by the time I wake up you all are well into your days/afternoons, the posts are numerous, and I find it hard to keep up. So I’m usually the last one posting responses at night while everyone is already in dreamland.
Month/Cycle: 9/4
CD/DPO: 20/5
Timing: Best I ever had: -5, -4, -3 was a non-finish lol, -2, -1, 0, +1
Typical LP length: 10-12
Testing: Aiming for this Friday, we shall see if I can hold out
R/R: Rant—See above about time zones Rave—See above about BD timing
CS/Q:
@keikilove I totally understand. I’m on 12-hour night shifts this weekend, so it’s hard for me to keep up since I sleep during the day. I only found time now while at work because it’s slow (*knocks on wood*).
Month/Cycle: 4/3
CD/DPO: 31/13
Timing: super
Typical LP length: 9-10
Testing: BFNs 11dpo and 12dpo
R/R: Dx of LPD, and have been spotting since 10dpo despite being on B6, Clomid, and Prometrium this cycle. Sigh...
CS/Q: Meh
(edited for # error in testing)
@keikilove high five on your timing. Damn, girl!
@daffodil_shoe sorry about the BFNs.
Month/Cycle: 6/6 (benched)
CD/DPO: 21/7
Timing: n/a
Typical LP length: 12-14 days
Testing: nope
R/R: My cold is finally starting to go away, thank goodness. I am having trouble getting back into my work routine, but hopefully this week will be easier!
CS/Q: My temps are so messed up, I don't know if I really O'ed or not. Since I am benched I am just temping to see what my body is doing. My cold definitely messed with my bbt.
CD/DPO: 19/5
Timing: great -5, -4, -2, o, +1
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: probably Thursday but just because I have my annual that day
R/R: I had an amazing massage last night and managed to get a workout in this morning so I feel like I'm slowly getting back on track. My rant is that my college classes start back today and I'm not ready
CS/Q: my chart is looking so pretty this month and im trying not to get my hopes up to much.
CD/DPO: 20/7
Timing: n/a
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: nope
R/R: slowly working my way closer to keto along with the paleo and feeling great! I’ve tried to get back on keto a few times over the past 6 months and had lots of gastrointestinal issues (sorry tmi). I think a paleo/ketoish woe is working for my body.
Really ready to be off the bench at this point. Can’t wait until all of our testing comes back and we can work on moving forward.
CS/Q: nah. Stopped temping this cycle. Just waiting for cd1 to schedule my saline sono.
Edit to add stuff
@keikilove great timing! Fx for your testing!
@daffodil_shoe sorry about your bfns
@emeraldduchess I’m glad you’re finally feeling better!
@kimmer1412 jealous of your massage! Glad you enjoyed it!
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@keikilove wow you can’t get much better timing than that! FX for you!
@daffodil_shoe sorry for the BFNs and spotting
@emeraldduchess I’m glad you’re starting to feel better! Colds are the worst.
Month/Cycle: 15
CD/DPO: 22/10
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Thursday
R/R: my lazy butt skipped the gym this morning, but my legs are still so sore from Saturday’s workout and today has squats so I said screw it. I feel guilty though and like I’m never fully going to get back on track so full of negative self talk already today. Rave- Just need to get through this full week of work and then I get to go see my cousin next Thursday!
CS/Q: cm yesterday was actually watery but it takes away my CH which drives my slight OCD nuts so I changed it. Been having some weird cm the last couple days and am trying not to SS but....ya know
Month/Cycle: 18
CD/DPO: 23/4
Timing: FF is a liar and saying good. O day is not good IMO.
Typical LP length: 13 days
Testing: logically this cycle is a bust so not planning to unless things look curious when I start temping again (end of TWW)
R/R: Rant--- Grabbed a latte at DD before heading to work. Got back in my truck around 750 and my phone beeped.....8am dentist appt for fillings. So much for enjoying the latte. Chugging it but that's gonna leave me feeling interesting later.... I also have a slight case of vertigo.
CS/Q: Nope
@kbrown2385 great job for sticking to diet changes! Hope your testing comes back quickly.
@prpl11butterfly that’s so sad about the latte / dentist appointment! Hope you feel ok later!
@daisy0322 definitely call your OB yo get something in the works. I thinks it's time to jump start your cycle and get on to the next.
@daffodil_shoe sorry that things aren't helping with the LPF. I hope they can sort out a better plan for next cycle.
@emeraldduchess I don't feel like your chart is giving the O impression....
@Kimmer123 I can't wait to get my massage. MIL got me 1 for Christmas. Your pushing me to make the call...
@b_1029 fx for you!
@kbrown2385 is getting into paleo tough? I think it is something that I could do but i can't totally drop carbs. That's blasphemy for an Italian 😂
@keikilove Amazing timing and your chart looks so good.
@daffodil_shoe boo to the BFNs.
@b_1029 okay, I also have been having problems with tracking CM in FF and having it dock me points which makes zero sense to me but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@prpl11butterfly ugh, morning dentist appointment. Feel better.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 23/7
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 10-11 (I keep estimating this because it has kind of been all over...I had hip surgery in August and my cycle got out of whack for a bit.)
Testing: Holding out as long as I can this week without going bonkers.
R/R: Rant - I have a ridiculous amount of VIP projects this week (I am an in house design director) so I am going to be ridiculously busy. Rave - We finally finished our kitchen backsplash last night and I am so proud. DH and I have never done anything like before so it was definitely a trial. Before/after in a spoiler below because I am so proud.
CS/Q: Ya'll I am so over FF and changing my points for random things like creamy CM. Rude.
@keikilove - That is great timing!!
@daffodil_shoe - I'm sorry about the BFN. As a consolation prize, a 13 day LP is pretty good.
@emeraldduchess - Glad you're starting to feel better! Colds are stupid, and even more stupid when they mess with your chart. Are you off the bench next cycle?
@kimmer1412 - A massage sounds amazing! Also, beautiful chart! // Are you a professor or a student in college?
@b_1029 - I always get EWCM 2 days before AF, so maybe that will help your SS craze? Unless you want me to feed your unicorn! // I get the workout guilt. Maybe just try to do some light exercises today and get back into it tomorrow.
@prpl11butterfly - Oh, chugging a latte is the worst way to drink coffee! Also, Monday morning dentist appointment is the worst way to start the week. Hugs!
Just saw your update. Did you at least get to sip your latte?
@cmdesigner - Love the backsplash! It adds just the right amount of cool colors to a warm kitchen to brighten it up.
Month/Cycle: 9/8
CD/DPO: 19/3
Timing: -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1
Typical LP length: 9-12
Testing: Probably on 10dpo, so next Monday!
R/R: DH has been down with a migraine for going on 3 days, and I miss him. He's going to a chiropractor today to hopefully fix things.
Rave: I cut coffee out on Friday (which incidentally was the day I ovulated), and I'm already pretty much used to it! I only got a headache on Friday.
CS/Q: It's not pretty, but 2dpo was an hour late, and 3dpo was an hour early. So solid CHs are good in light of that!
CD/DPO: 23/12
Timing: A+
Typical LP length: 14ish
Testing: not today, man. DH requested to be there and I POAS this time and I said no. I have this really cute way of telling him and I sooooo want to do it!!!
R/R: I have a lot today. 1. DH has a ~sexy~ dream about ME this weekend. Not gonna lie, I teased him when I found out since I am the girl of his LITERAL DREAMS!! 😂 2. We got a Ring doorbell this weekend so naturally DH wants to outfit our entire house with Ring stuff because it has worked well for all of 24 hrs. 3. My entire house is squeeeeky clean because I worked my tail off on Sunday!! (Well, minus some vacuuming because I got interrupted). 4. DH wants to turn one of our spare bedrooms into his “man cave” and requested a budget of $4k. Uh, no way José!!
CS/Q: Stalk away, folks!
Timing: good I hope.
Typical LP length: 13-14
Testing: not yet
R/R: It's my birthday today! DH surprised me by taking the day off work so we get to spend the day together and then my friend is taking us out to dinner at a really nice place I've been wanting to try for awhile. I do have to go get my tags renewed but it shouldn't take too long.
CS/Q: nope.
@littleredm sending you HUGE hugs today on your birthday. Hope you had a fun sleepover with your friends on the weekend and you enjoy your dinner out tonight.
@daisy0322 so sorry for your neverending cycle. Hopefully you can get in to see your OB, mine was willing to prescribe provera after 50 days. I filled the script but didn't end up needing it.
@keikilove I'm going to take a wild guess based on your name and time zone that you're Hawaiian? // major props for your timing this cycle, FX that does the trick!!!
@kimmer1412 @b_1029 your charts are both so pretty!! Ahhh FX!!
@cmdesigner wow, what a difference the backsplash makes in that space! It looks so good! Any plans to do any more work in there? Painting the cabinets white would also look amazing.
@marebear15 sorry about YH's migraine. Hope chiro helps and you get your hubby back soon!
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
@keikilove Whereabouts are you located again?
@daffodil_shoe No cute babies to hold during work today?
@emeraldduchess Yay for finally feeling better! This week is our first 5 day work week and DH keeps reminding me. Ugh, I know, man don’t keep rubbing my face in it!
@kimmer1412 What are you studying?
@kbrown2385 Do you have a time estimate for getting the results back?
@b_1029 I speak for the whole of my state when I say we can’t wait for you to visit! The west is the best, duh! Are you one of those CrossFit people? I’ve always wanted to get into it, but...well laziness and intimidation have been preventing me. Oh, and the fact that there are only 24 hours in a day. I need another 2 hours per day and I’d be golden!!
@prpl11butterfly Good call on avoiding that germ-filled dentist today, bleych! Hopefully your vertigo has subsided already!!
@cmdesigner Do you design the outside of the houses or do the interior? Also, great job on the backsplash!!
@marebear15 I feel like it’s been forever since we’ve “seen” each other! Great job on nixing the coffee!!
Month/Cycle: 9/9
CD/DPO: 25/7
Timing: Excellent
Typical LP length: 13-15 days
Testing: in a couple days.
R/R: I am going to have a big talk with my boss today. People with the lowest productivity are being rewarded financially for working longer hours. This shouldn't be. All the people with good productivity do all their work and then some and don't need extra hours that come with extra pay. This isn't how you keep good workers motivated. I will see what she says but I have my resume out and should get a call for an interview so we shall see how everything goes. I don't want to leave my current job because I like it but I don't want to get paid less for being productive.
CS/Q: this DPO is very different from the 6 previous cycles I've had. I've never had an increase like that but we all know this means nothing. Before my 30s, I never had sore breasts as a PMS and now it's there almost every cycle.
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 Baby girl born 2/27/2020
7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
TTC #2
9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022
@rikiteacup I hope something good comes out of your talk with your boss! It’s so frustrating to be one of the great performers and don’t see any reward financially or otherwise. It’s not that hard to keep GOOD workers motivated.
@marebear15 please don't feed my unicorn, I do that way too much myself and then get so sad, haha! I have been noticing that I get some EWCM around then too. I hope YH feels better soon. Migraines are no joke. Good job cutting out coffee!
@lillywonderland love your #1 - it's nice to know that some dreams are about us! Good job being productive this weekend, nothing is as good as a clean house! Also lol to YH requesting a budget for his man cave, sounds like you're on HGTV And yes to the Crossfit....don't worry, I'm not a douche about it lol (I'm actually pretty awful at it, can't get my body to move quickly, but I would rather not throw out my back). I used to have to do power lifting while I was swimming in college and I like how badass it makes me feel. Plus, turns out I can't work out on my own after so many years of someone telling me what to do! I totally get the intimidation factor though...there are some crazy Crossfitters out there.
@littleredm happy birthday! That's so much fun that you get to unexpectedly hang out with YH. I hope you two have a great time! Have fun at dinner!
@rikiteacup good luck meeting with your boss today! That has to be so frustrating. And you're right, that's not how you keep the good people motivated!
@daisy0322 sorry about your long cycle. My SIL had the same thing happen (thanks MIL for sharing these kind of details) and they said it might be due to stress. It sucks when you are TTC.
@daffodil_shoe congrats on this long LP phase! This is very encouraging.
@emeraldduchess sorry about your wonky chart. Keep temping. The overall trend is what's important.
@kimmer1412 way to go! I can't bring myself to go to the gym in the morning. Good luck with school and your chart looks great!
@b_1029 your chart looks great!! FF is stupid for changing your cross hairs with CM data. FX!
@prpl11butterfly good luck at your dentist appointment!
@cmdesigner Wow, love the backsplash and new countertops. I want this for my kitchen but I don't want to spend the money on countertops as I want to redesign the kitchen completely (knock down a wall and add an island).
@marebear15 hopefully your H gets some relief soon!
@lillywonderland lol, what does your H want to do to this spare bedroom for $4K?? Chat looking good!
@littleredm Happy Birthday!!!
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 Baby girl born 2/27/2020
7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
TTC #2
9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022
@cmdesigner first of all, I can think of when I see your SN is CM.... lol. I hate FF point bbn system. I don't even bother with it. All my BFP cycles have been low points and all my BFN have been high so....
@kbrown2385 I think I could do bread products easily enough but probably not pasta. That's like my #1 comfort food.
@marebear15 no, by the time they realized he had called in it was 10min past and I have already chugged it 😕 I'm sorry about DH. I feel his pain (almost literally). Hope he gets some relief soon.
@lillywonderland MH would be the same way I think. He wants out house fully "smart" and I'm just not having it. Though I have to admit I love our smart thermostat...
@littleredm
@rikiteacup sorry about the mess at work. That is really not cool. If they don't have anything to "fix" it, I hope you get a new job that's even better. And, I swear, 30 brought all kinds of new fun things in my body... it was....awesome....not.
@marebear15 so sorry about YH's migraine. I get really bad ones, I'm on botox for them 4x a year. I feel his pain.
@littleredm happy birthday to you!
@kiki047 we had discussed painting the cabinets but DH is surprisingly okay with the natural wood look. Plus, I have my sights on a new bathroom reno...
@rikiteacup good luck with your big talk today. It is so frustrating when stuff like that happens. Your chart is looking great, we've both 7DPO
@rikiteacup woww that's a good lookin' chart!! Ahh I'm rooting for all of you so hard right now!!
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
Also, yes! It's been forever since we've been together in our cycles.
@kimmer1412 - Nice! How many more semesters do you have?
@littleredm - Happy birthday!!! What a wonderful way to spend a day!
@rikiteacup - Good luck with your talk with your boss. Unfortunately that's the problem with a lot of companies and people that work hourly instead of salary. It doesn't matter what they do, as long as they are on the clock, they get paid. It's frustrating.
@b_1029 - Okay, I'm glad to know that I'm allowed to starve your unicorn. I always type up depressing stuff, and then I'm afraid I'm just dashing your hopes, but I hate getting my hopes up, so that's what I try to do to everyone else.
@prpl11butterfly - So sad about the latte. // I have to agree about @cmdesigner username. It always reminds me of CM. What does it stand for, so I can change this mental image?
@keikilove You must be in Hawaii??
@daisy0322 Anything fun planned on your 10 day break?? I'm jealous! But I shouldn't be because I just had a bunch of time off for the holidays.
@daffodil_shoe Sorry for the BFN
@emeraldduchess Glad you're feeling better and I get you on the work routine thing. Ugh. Being back is so.... anticlimactic
@kimmer1412 Yeah girl your chart looks great! And plus one for the massage train. Ugh, I always tell myself I need to figure out how to budget those in monthly but it somehow always falls of of the priority list and I usually only go twice a year. Maybe I can work up to quarterly. How often do you go??
@kbrown2385 yaay! Do you have any recipes that stand out so far?? Also, are you doing RPL testing?
@prpl11butterfly lol I feel ya, yeah I don't want my sick dentist's hands in my mouth either. How do you feel this AM after the latte chug??
@b_1029 I totally get skipping the gym guilt. I have a really hard time working out during the week. I just need to freaking do it. But uuuggghhhhh. Don't be too hard on yourself though. Do you and your cousin have anything fun planned? Also, misaligned fertility symptoms drive. me. nuts. Although I know those meds can cause all kind of unusual things to happen so fx crossed it's all for good reason
@cmdesigner Here's to hoping your busy weeks goes by fast without a hitch! That backsplash really brings a pop of color into your kitchen! It looks great!
@marebear15 Ooooh no, I'm sorry to hear about DH. And way to go cutting out coffee! Chart is looking good!
@lillywonderland Your update is cracking me up. My DH did the EXACT same thing with the cameras. He initially wanted to add 3 more to the house and I have him talked down to one more... but lucky for me they're so expensive neither one of us want to bite the bullet to make the purchase. Also, man cave? Oh heck no! I thought we were cleaning out the room for other reasons that rhyme with pursery. DH's got tricks! What does he want in his man cave? I was supposed to get an office/craft room but DH built a racing simulator in it instead and now I just have a desk with some books and bills on top I can't even use the little space I have left b/c he's always in there making race car noises.
@littleredm Happy birthday girly! Here's to hoping you have the beeeeest birthday. Lord knows you deserve it. I hope DH has something wonderful planned. And even if he doesn't, I hope you guys just get some really great quality time together.
@rikiteacup I had that talk with my boss once. And you know what he told me "It's completely, and I've noticed throughout my entire career, that 20% of the people do 80% of the work. And that's just the way it is." Which is COMPLETELY TRUE and total bull shit. I hope a new opportunity finds you if that's what you're hopeful for. I went through this process probably 5 months ago, was fed up with drama and politics at work, found the PERFECT new job opportunity, interviewed then waited a long time for them to make their decision. (6 weeks!!) In the time it took them to make their decisions, leadership changed and I got a 15% raise. I couldn't believe it. I decided to stay and am still content today. Not a brag, but just want to you know you're not alone. Also, I see that chart and it's lookin' gooood.
Month/Cycle: 13
CD/DPO: 24/6
Timing: a-okay
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: FriYAY - - who is with me??
R/R: Day 6 no sugar. As google predicted, the cravings have started but at least I'm not detoxing anymore? I'd kill for an ice cream sundae. Or a slice of cheesecake. Or a chocolate chip cookie.
Rave: WE FINALLY GOT OUT HOUSE PAINTED AND IT LOOKS SO GOOD. I want to show you all but I feel like revealing the outside of my house suggests some internet privacy concerns? Ugh but I have to gloat for a second, it has come soooo far. We bought it rat infested and the color of swamp water green (literally, that was the name on the paint can left over in the garage) and now it's like... a real home. Like, that someone (who is less crazy than DH and I) would actually pay money for. Proud house owner moment here.
Also, discovered Marie Kondo's Netflix series on Amazon this weekend (thanks @elle-0409 ) and I'm addicted. It's so charming and dare I say motivating. Although I have NO desire to take all of my clothes out of my closet and decide which ones "spark joy." I tried to watch and episode with DH last night he was like this "This is just the Japanese version of Hoarders" then turned over and went to bed.
CS/Q: Nah
Month/Cycle: 19/17
CD/DPO: 30/11dpiui
Timing: assuming good
Typical LP length: 12 days
Testing: Thursday
R/R: I am now officially very busy for the next 6 weeks as a mentor for a high school robotics team. But also a great time to keep my.mind occupied from TTC things
CS/Q: nope
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
@nomangos23 what color is your house now? What color is the trim? And I totally agree with you RE: my work situation. I'll update tomorrow. Lol at your H saying KonMari = Japanese hoarder show lol.
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 Baby girl born 2/27/2020
7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
TTC #2
9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022