@lillywonderland I have a saline sono coming up once af gets here this month. I should get karyotype results then. I’ve already gotten my rpl panel back and everything was normal on that. I’m afraid I’ll be added to the unexplained group 😬.
@inthewoods23 the robotics team sounds so interesting! Hope it keeps your mind occupied.
@nomangos23 I just added that series to my list. Ive heard really good things! We’ve done rpl testing that came back with nothing other than my insulin resistance. We are waiting to hear back on the karyotypes for both dh and myself. I also have a saline sono to schedule this month once af gets here. I’m nervous I’ll be added to the unexplained group. One recipe I found was for Danielle walkers paleo pad see ew. It was so freaking good!
@prpl11butterfly Do you have the nest? We walked past a display of one this weekend and DH said “that’s next!”. I love techy stuff, so I’m all for making our house smart...I’m just not 100% sold on the Alexa.
@nomangos23 We have two “spare” bedrooms. 😬 One is def still my pursery. The other one was supposed to be a combo craft/guest room but apparently DH has “claimed” it since he moved all his weights to the garage. He also balked at the thought of spending $3k on a very nice craft/sewing cabinet. (Pic in spoiler because I’m OBSESSED!!) It’s stunning! And it wouldn’t take up *much* room! I asked if it could reside in the corner of the man cave and I got shot down so fast. Not sure what’s up his butt. (Also, lol to the racing noises 🤣)
@b_1029 I thought the #1 rule of CrossFit was that you HAD to talk incessantly about doing CrossFit. LOL. I’m uber competitive so I can totally imagine myself going all beast during the workouts just so I can beat everyone (right? Isn’t it like tiny competitions everyday?). I like to win, lol.
@cmdesigner We were getting alerts that there was motion at our front door and kept running over to peer out the windows like a creeper...but it was just cars (or the wind?). DH dialed down the sensitivity from dust particles to actual humans so hopefully I won’t be freaking out at work 99 times.
@marebear15 Bless your heart! (That’s a southern saying, right??) I have high hopes for me too, but I’m trying to be all chill about it. I’m secretly freaking the eff out. Maybe testing on Thurs. If I can hold out. Also, I really hope YH feels better soon. Men + any kind of ailment = giant babies.
@madcamel, @rikiteacup Man cave desires: TV, wet bar (would need to do plumbing tho so that’s not happening), tiny drink fridge and...
@kiki047 What size are your feet? 7.5? My shoes can be your borrowed AND blue thing!!! Also, WHERE ARE THE PICS OF YOUR BRIDESMAID DRESSES?!?! WHAT IS YOUR COLOR SCHEME?!?!
@inthewoods23 Yay for being busy! Definitely helps the craziness of the TWW go away.
@lillywonderland Omg that cabinet is my lifelong goal. I have stars in my eye and am sending to DH right now.
@rikiteacup It's white! Well, it's "casual white" which is not an offensive bright white... It was white before, but the house is older so the white was turning yellowish and the brick was falling off. I say we were the second ugliest house on the block (bless my poor neighbor) and now were like... #2 for sure. We live in a cul de sac though so there are really only 8 houses... I'll take 2 out of 8!!
@kbrown2385 My Danielle Walker cookbook just came on Friday and I AM IN LOVE WITH IT. It's amazing. We had the ropa vieja last night and it was delicious. Red curry beef stew is in the freezer for Tuesday's slow cooker dinner, and I can't wait to eat it
@ruby696 I got hers and well fed yesterday so I’ll be meal planning out of those for next week. I found a show called the paleo way on Netflix and her pad see ew recipe was on it. I recommend both the show and the recipe!
@lillywonderland we have an Ecobee. I was on the fence with Alexa as well but FIL got us one for Christmas last year and seriously, its great. WE CAN START OUR CARS WITH IT!!! We have GM vehicles (super fun at work since I'm with Ford 😂), not sure if any others are in board with it yet though.
Also, it seems like usually either the TWW or WTO thread is super happening on any given day, but not the other, and I have major FOMO when I'm not in the hoppin one.
@emeraldduchess Glad you're feeling better! Hopefully getting back into the routine is going smoothly! Hopefully you can get some more clarity on your cycle this month!
@kimmer1412 A massage sounds magical!!! Happy to see you're getting back on track with your workouts! Your chart is looking so good!
@kbrown2385 Glad you found a balance. I loved being Paleo! Danielle Walker cookbooks are wonderful as @ruby696 has mentioned!
@b_1029 Sometimes you need to take a day off. Hopefully you can get out of this funk and have positive vibes from this point forward!!! Are you doing anything fun with your cousin? Your chart is looking good!
@prpl11butterfly Ah, sorry you weren't able to enjoy sipping a latte! Hope that vertigo passes!
@cmdesigner Hope you're able to find calm in the busy at work! Your back splash turned out so nice - love the color! FF is a total B - sorry it's changing things on you!
@marebear15 Hopefully YH can find some relief! Yay on cutting the caffeine! Glad you're not having crazy withdrawal!
@lillywonderland Oh man - want to spill the cute way you want to tell him? (Totally understand if not lol) That's so cute that YH had that dream of you!!! So jealous of your Ring game - I hear everyone loves them! Clean houses are the best! It definitely helps with overall stress. HOW is a man cave budge 4k? And your chart is beautiful!!!
@littleredm Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have the most wonderful day with YH and friends!!!
@rikiteacup Sorry about your work! Hopefully you can get that pay increase or a better job situation! Your chart is looking so good!
@nomangos23 Yay on the no sugar!!! Glad you finally got the house painted! That's so exciting! I need to watch that Netflix serious!!!!
@inthewoods23 Hope the busyness isn't too stressful!!!
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD/DPO: 20/3
Timing: Great... I think? lol.
Typical LP length: Looks like 11-13 is my new normal (FX) YAY!
Testing: WFAF
R/R: DH and I literally came home Friday and worked to clean, pack up, and reorganize our house - we went hard all weekend and finally relaxed around dinner time last night. I am so anxious and can't wait to move out of that tiny little craphole and into a home that's ours that we can actually do work to!!! Last night I stayed up way too late on Pinterest renovating my imaginary home, I even found some nice DIY dog fences that I pinned some plans to lol.
@themadcamel I *may* have found and pinned the dream craft/sewing cabinet after you posted that pic a couple days ago. 😜 Definitely trying really hard to sell DH on it.
@kgg2241 I meant to ask you over the weekend if you were a golfer. I know you said you went to Top Golf, but didn’t know if you hit the “regular” links.
@brookert615 I thought about you this weekend since there was a couple looking for a house in Pittsburgh on House Hunters. Are you guys planning on buying something soon? When you gonna ditch that tiny rental, man? Hopefully you’ll hear about my way of telling MH soon!! 😉
@cmdesigner nice work with the backsplash! Do you and YH think that you’ll try more reno projects together?
@lillywonderland Sound like YH gets carried away like my husband does with home improvement ideas. As soon as he gets something he likes (this weekend was a new shelf), he begins imagining how many more he should get. Do you just stop him in his tracks or let him dream a little?
@littleredm Happy birthday! That was a nice surprise from YH! Did it throw off your plans at all? Surprises are always such a risk!
@rikiteacup You go! I totally hear you on efficiency not being rewarded!
@themadcamel I am sorry you’re going through that! I hope that your appointment brings you some answers and a little peace.
@nomangos23 Yay for renovations! I’m totally with you in having bought a fixer upper. MH and I are always talking about how less crazy people may be interested in our house when we sell it...in a few decades.
@inthewoods23 Robotics club sounds great! Are you a physics teacher?
@brookert615 Did you just close on a house? Exciting times if so!!
Month/Cycle: 8 CD/DPO: 29/8? Timing: I am using opk, so I need to estimate o a bit...-1(though this was against a door since we had thought I had missed my fw), 0, +1 Typical LP length: 14 maybe Testing: wfaf (I hate seeing the bfn)
R/R: Had a self-pity moment today where I had that silent cry on a drive home...ok, I’m going to try to add a spoiler *TW*
I had lent maternity clothes to
a new friend who is due in March, and seeing her today filling out my old pants hit me so hard. MH and I were hoping to have a February baby, so seeing her reminded me of how I wasn’t where I thought I’d be or where I want to be. But she was. I had a sinking feeling and couldn’t quite talk to her. Oh the shame and jealousy!
CS/Q: haven’t tried this yet...maybe next cycle, but hopefully not
@begging4abump TBH, I sometimes just end up reading all the chatter because I wouldn't get any work done if I commented to everybody! I'm actually an engineer. I don't have the patience to be a teacher! I applaud those that do though!
*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
@lillywonderland Ah! I need to find that episode! And we are thinking March when the listings start rolling in. We have so many things we know we HAVE TO HAVE and there's only like 2 listings that fall into that category right now lol. And I look forward to hearing how you tell him!!!
@begging4abump Once you start knowing who everyone is - it's definitely easier to keep up!!! And no - we haven't closed on a house but we are preparing to get the F out of the place we are in lol. So sorry you're having a heavy heart today!!!
@lillywonderland Sorta! DH is big time into it, but I just go along to ride in the cart and drink a few beers (and to do a little golfing). I really like the driving range though. Are you?
@prpl11butterfly thanks for your input! You might be right. I am thinking maybe my body just geared up to O with the +OPK and then my illness messed with my bbt. At least I hope that's what's going on because I really just want to put this cycle behind me and move forward. My bbt is usually higher post O.
@marebear15 yup, I am off the bench next cycle! *TW*
The PA at my doctor's office suggested waiting a cycle after my CP. I suppose it's a good idea physically and mentally.
@stephanie123456 as much as I'd like to, the RN is gonna be testing me regardless so I may as well not waste taking one at home! Especially since I don't want to get another damn BFN!
*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
@lillywonderland I was reading your post and that cabinet is what I was envisioning, so I'm glad we're on the same wavelength. I've pinned it a few times too. Total crafting goals! I don't know where I'd put it but 100% putting one in our house someday. MH would be on board because he's really artsy too and his mom/aunt/cousin are suuuper crafty. They'd go totally goo-goo-ga-ga over that. // also, we have a Nest and love it. I want a Ring doorbell next. Going on my wedding registry, lol. // I wear a size 7 shoe so probs too big but isn't that what insoles are for? I saw these online and was drooling over them, 'til I saw they cost $1400Cdn sooooo that's clearly not happening.
@begging4abump I'm LOLing at your "hissing at the sun" comment. Welcome to the boards, it is definitely a little overwhelming at first but you'll get the hang of it! Doesn't help that TWW is way busier than usual it seems.
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%)
Thank you everyone I really appreciate it... i would tag everyone individually but I'm mobile bumping and super overwhelmed because I just found out my hubby is deploying for a year. And to add to that he's going to a Zika infested area so we can't even try for six months when he gets back. I don't know if I can go through a pregnancy and delivery alone. And we dont know when his orders are for yet but I'm just extremely upset about it right now. And we have a lot of decisions to make.
Oh gosh @daisy0322 I truly admire military spouses. I can't even imagine how hard it is for them to be gone like that (for real, I go cray after 2 nights). I can completely understand your feelings about doing preg/labor without him. I'm sorry that you are dealing with this dilemma.
@Daisy0322 I am so sorry. I can't imagine how upsetting that news would be. I'm sure you have a so many emotions pulling at you right now. Sending hugs your way.
@daisy0322 I am so sorry. I can't imagine how you and your DH must be feeling right now. I know that you will do what is best for the two of you. So many hugs to you. 💚
@daisy0322 I am so sorry to hear that. I sincerely hope that you can find peace with whatever decision you and YH make. Life is so unfair sometimes. Sending a million hugs your way. ❤️
@kgg2241 Yes! I golf too! DH got me into it a couple years ago and I like it a lot. I was terrible in the beginning and would have to pick up my ball so we could move on more than I would like to admit! Since DH is so much better than I am we would have little competitions where he would give me a stroke or two on the holes - that really fired up my competitive spirit!
@begging4abump Not gonna lie, I sincerely hope you aren’t here long enough to get to “know” all of us (in the best way possible of course! ❤️) It can be intimidating, but we do love newbies. It gets boring talking to all the same old hags everyday. 😉 (J/K - YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU ALL!)
@brookert615 Please list all your must haves/dreams! I will help you in looking for a house!! 🤣 Does location matter? We have a few houses in our neighborhood for sale. Just sayin’...
Oh @daisy0322 I’m so sorry he has to deploy. That’s a huge reason DH left the military after his contract was up. Three deployments were enough for us to know that that life wasn’t for us anymore, especially with wanting to start a family. Hugs to you 💜
@daisy0322 I'm so sorry that DH is getting deployed! Take some time to feel your emotions. We're here for you!
*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
@daisy0322 Oh man, so sorry to hear! ❤️ Sending all of the hugs!
@lillywonderland Oh the MUST HAVES for a Brookert home! A decent sized yard, two car garage, two bathrooms at least, and at least three bedrooms. A want would be an open concept or ability to make it open concept by tearing down some walls lol. Anything in your neighborhood? 😂
Month/Cycle: 2 CD/DPO: 18/6DPO? or 1DPO? Timing: well, I thought it was good, trying to figure this out Typical LP length: ? Testing: OPK! So confused R/R: CS/Q:Started OPK CD8 (had suspicion that I ovulate early) pretty certain I had pos. OPK CD11, CM seemed to confirm. Checked my CM last night, seemed very eggwhite-ish, took another OPK and the test seemed darker and I'm CD18. What gives?
@Everyone, yep, I'm in Hawai'i. The last group I was apart of had a girl from Alaska so that was fun that we were posting close to the same time & I didn't always feel so far behind :-). (Alaska is just an hour ahead of Hawai'i time-zone-wise).
I've been offline & lost track of the chatter this week, but @daisy0322 I am sooo sorry for the stress of your husband's recent deployment news. Hopefully it won't happen for a while so you two have time to figure out what the best approach will be. If you are feeling ready to conceive now, I can only imagine the emotional toll this is taking on you. I'm sending up a little prayer that you can find some comfort and a clear path as you are faced with making these tough decisions. Hugs & positive vibes to you. (And no judgement at all, just an anecdote: I put off TTGP for a couple of years due to work promotions, climbing the ladder, etc, and SUPER regret it now, but I'm AMA. Maybe your age—whatever it is— also plays into how you & DH approach your choices.)
@sassafras063018 Did you get any cross hairs yet to get a clearer idea of O day? I hope you were right & that your timing was good.
@keikilove I removed the positive OPK from Monday CD17, just to see what the chart would do, then It gave me CH this morning. I tested again this morning and got, what seems like, a positive OPK again. I've compared the photos from the sticks and they seem like the same color as the test line. I'm not very practiced at CP and CM yet. Maybe it's in my head. Who knows, I think I may have screwed this cycle up.
@keikilove sorry I just saw this, thank you! My hubby and I are 26 and TW **** We have a toddler and I want for him to have a sibling close in age also wecwoild like 3 or 4 kids so that definitely plays into it**** in the end I know we signed up for this life and I don't want to put our life on hold I think we will continue TTCing
Re: TWW: Monday 1/7
@littleredm Happy birthday!!!
@inthewoods23 the robotics team sounds so interesting! Hope it keeps your mind occupied.
@nomangos23 I just added that series to my list. Ive heard really good things! We’ve done rpl testing that came back with nothing other than my insulin resistance. We are waiting to hear back on the karyotypes for both dh and myself. I also have a saline sono to schedule this month once af gets here. I’m nervous I’ll be added to the unexplained group. One recipe I found was for Danielle walkers paleo pad see ew. It was so freaking good!
@littleredm Happy Birthday!
@lillywonderland I'm working on my bachelor's in banking & finance
@rikiteacup I do at home workouts through beachbody (I can never get to a gym lol)
@marebear15 8 semesters but I'm trying to cut that down to less
@nomangos23 *TW* my massage was from mother's day 2017 so I obviously have issues making time also
@nomangos23 We have two “spare” bedrooms. 😬 One is def still my pursery. The other one was supposed to be a combo craft/guest room but apparently DH has “claimed” it since he moved all his weights to the garage. He also balked at the thought of spending $3k on a very nice craft/sewing cabinet. (Pic in spoiler because I’m OBSESSED!!) It’s stunning! And it wouldn’t take up *much* room! I asked if it could reside in the corner of the man cave and I got shot down so fast. Not sure what’s up his butt. (Also, lol to the racing noises 🤣)
@b_1029 I thought the #1 rule of CrossFit was that you HAD to talk incessantly about doing CrossFit. LOL. I’m uber competitive so I can totally imagine myself going all beast during the workouts just so I can beat everyone (right? Isn’t it like tiny competitions everyday?). I like to win, lol.
@cmdesigner We were getting alerts that there was motion at our front door and kept running over to peer out the windows like a creeper...but it was just cars (or the wind?). DH dialed down the sensitivity from dust particles to actual humans so hopefully I won’t be freaking out at work 99 times.
@marebear15 Bless your heart! (That’s a southern saying, right??) I have high hopes for me too, but I’m trying to be all chill about it. I’m secretly freaking the eff out. Maybe testing on Thurs. If I can hold out. Also, I really hope YH feels better soon. Men + any kind of ailment = giant babies.
@madcamel, @rikiteacup Man cave desires: TV, wet bar (would need to do plumbing tho so that’s not happening), tiny drink fridge and...
@kiki047 What size are your feet? 7.5? My shoes can be your borrowed AND blue thing!!! Also, WHERE ARE THE PICS OF YOUR BRIDESMAID DRESSES?!?! WHAT IS YOUR COLOR SCHEME?!?!
@inthewoods23 Yay for being busy! Definitely helps the craziness of the TWW go away.
@rikiteacup It's white! Well, it's "casual white" which is not an offensive bright white... It was white before, but the house is older so the white was turning yellowish and the brick was falling off. I say we were the second ugliest house on the block (bless my poor neighbor) and now were like... #2 for sure. We live in a cul de sac though so there are really only 8 houses... I'll take 2 out of 8!!
@kbrown2385 My Danielle Walker cookbook just came on Friday and I AM IN LOVE WITH IT. It's amazing. We had the ropa vieja last night and it was delicious. Red curry beef stew is in the freezer for Tuesday's slow cooker dinner, and I can't wait to eat it
@themadcamel I'm so sorry! I am sure you are feeling so disappointed and heart broken. Sending hugs to you!
@daisy0322, I'm so sorry you are still waiting. Get a move on, AF!
@littleredm, hugs today. Happy birthday! ❤
@themadcamel, I'm so sorry for the roller coaster of emotions you've been on. Hugs ❤
@inthewoods23, @b_1029, @lillywonderland, good luck testing Thursday! 🤞🤞
Also, it seems like usually either the TWW or WTO thread is super happening on any given day, but not the other, and I have major FOMO when I'm not in the hoppin one.
@daisy0322 I'm so sorry you're dealing with all of that .
@keikilove Yay for great timing!!!
@daffodil_shoe SO sorry about the BFN!
@emeraldduchess Glad you're feeling better! Hopefully getting back into the routine is going smoothly! Hopefully you can get some more clarity on your cycle this month!
@kimmer1412 A massage sounds magical!!! Happy to see you're getting back on track with your workouts! Your chart is looking so good!
@kbrown2385 Glad you found a balance. I loved being Paleo! Danielle Walker cookbooks are wonderful as @ruby696 has mentioned!
@b_1029 Sometimes you need to take a day off. Hopefully you can get out of this funk and have positive vibes from this point forward!!! Are you doing anything fun with your cousin? Your chart is looking good!
@prpl11butterfly Ah, sorry you weren't able to enjoy sipping a latte! Hope that vertigo passes!
@cmdesigner Hope you're able to find calm in the busy at work! Your back splash turned out so nice - love the color! FF is a total B - sorry it's changing things on you!
@marebear15 Hopefully YH can find some relief! Yay on cutting the caffeine! Glad you're not having crazy withdrawal!
@lillywonderland Oh man - want to spill the cute way you want to tell him? (Totally understand if not lol) That's so cute that YH had that dream of you!!! So jealous of your Ring game - I hear everyone loves them! Clean houses are the best! It definitely helps with overall stress. HOW is a man cave budge 4k? And your chart is beautiful!!!
@littleredm Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have the most wonderful day with YH and friends!!!
@rikiteacup Sorry about your work! Hopefully you can get that pay increase or a better job situation! Your chart is looking so good!
@themadcamel Hoping the best for you!!!
@nomangos23 Yay on the no sugar!!! Glad you finally got the house painted! That's so exciting! I need to watch that Netflix serious!!!!
@inthewoods23 Hope the busyness isn't too stressful!!!
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD/DPO: 20/3
Timing: Great... I think? lol.
Typical LP length: Looks like 11-13 is my new normal (FX) YAY!
Testing: WFAF
R/R: DH and I literally came home Friday and worked to clean, pack up, and reorganize our house - we went hard all weekend and finally relaxed around dinner time last night. I am so anxious and can't wait to move out of that tiny little craphole and into a home that's ours that we can actually do work to!!! Last night I stayed up way too late on Pinterest renovating my imaginary home, I even found some nice DIY dog fences that I pinned some plans to lol.
CS/Q: Nope!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@kgg2241 I meant to ask you over the weekend if you were a golfer. I know you said you went to Top Golf, but didn’t know if you hit the “regular” links.
@brookert615 I thought about you this weekend since there was a couple looking for a house in Pittsburgh on House Hunters. Are you guys planning on buying something soon? When you gonna ditch that tiny rental, man? Hopefully you’ll hear about my way of telling MH soon!! 😉
@daisy0322 Limbo is so frustrating! I hope you get answers soon!
@keikilove, @marebear15 and @kimmer1412 Yowza at that timing and stamina!
@daffodil_shoe BFN are so tough! And 12 hour night shifts! I remember hissing at the sun when I had some overnight rotations straight out of college.
@emeraldduchess Glad your cold is on its way out!
@b_1029 At least you exercised on Saturday; my lazy butt has skipped all this year!
@prpl11butterfly Glad you missed out on all those germs!
@cmdesigner nice work with the backsplash! Do you and YH think that you’ll try more reno projects together?
@lillywonderland Sound like YH gets carried away like my husband does with home improvement ideas. As soon as he gets something he likes (this weekend was a new shelf), he begins imagining how many more he should get. Do you just stop him in his tracks or let him dream a little?
@littleredm Happy birthday! That was a nice surprise from YH! Did it throw off your plans at all? Surprises are always such a risk!
@rikiteacup You go! I totally hear you on efficiency not being rewarded!
@themadcamel I am sorry you’re going through that! I hope that your appointment brings you some answers and a little peace.
@nomangos23 Yay for renovations! I’m totally with you in having bought a fixer upper. MH and I are always talking about how less crazy people may be interested in our house when we sell it...in a few decades.
@inthewoods23 Robotics club sounds great! Are you a physics teacher?
@brookert615 Did you just close on a house? Exciting times if so!!
Month/Cycle: 8
CD/DPO: 29/8?
Timing: I am using opk, so I need to estimate o a bit...-1(though this was against a door since we had thought I had missed my fw), 0, +1
Typical LP length: 14 maybe
Testing: wfaf (I hate seeing the bfn)
R/R: Had a self-pity moment today where I had that silent cry on a drive home...ok, I’m going to try to add a spoiler *TW*
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
@begging4abump Once you start knowing who everyone is - it's definitely easier to keep up!!! And no - we haven't closed on a house but we are preparing to get the F out of the place we are in lol. So sorry you're having a heavy heart today!!!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@inthewoods23 Been stalking the boards looking to see if you tested early!!
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
@marebear15 yup, I am off the bench next cycle! *TW*
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
@begging4abump I'm LOLing at your "hissing at the sun" comment. Welcome to the boards, it is definitely a little overwhelming at first but you'll get the hang of it! Doesn't help that TWW is way busier than usual it seems.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
@kgg2241 Yes! I golf too! DH got me into it a couple years ago and I like it a lot. I was terrible in the beginning and would have to pick up my ball so we could move on more than I would like to admit! Since DH is so much better than I am we would have little competitions where he would give me a stroke or two on the holes - that really fired up my competitive spirit!
@begging4abump Not gonna lie, I sincerely hope you aren’t here long enough to get to “know” all of us (in the best way possible of course! ❤️) It can be intimidating, but we do love newbies. It gets boring talking to all the same old hags everyday. 😉 (J/K - YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU ALL!)
@brookert615 Please list all your must haves/dreams! I will help you in looking for a house!! 🤣 Does location matter? We have a few houses in our neighborhood for sale. Just sayin’...
We're here for you!
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
@lillywonderland Oh the MUST HAVES for a Brookert home! A decent sized yard, two car garage, two bathrooms at least, and at least three bedrooms. A want would be an open concept or ability to make it open concept by tearing down some walls lol. Anything in your neighborhood? 😂
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
CD/DPO: 18/6DPO? or 1DPO?
Timing: well, I thought it was good, trying to figure this out
Typical LP length: ?
Testing: OPK! So confused
R/R:
CS/Q:Started OPK CD8 (had suspicion that I ovulate early) pretty certain I had pos. OPK CD11, CM seemed to confirm. Checked my CM last night, seemed very eggwhite-ish, took another OPK and the test seemed darker and I'm CD18. What gives?
Oh, lord help me, I hope I'm doing this right!
I've been offline & lost track of the chatter this week, but @daisy0322 I am sooo sorry for the stress of your husband's recent deployment news. Hopefully it won't happen for a while so you two have time to figure out what the best approach will be. If you are feeling ready to conceive now, I can only imagine the emotional toll this is taking on you. I'm sending up a little prayer that you can find some comfort and a clear path as you are faced with making these tough decisions. Hugs & positive vibes to you. (And no judgement at all, just an anecdote: I put off TTGP for a couple of years due to work promotions, climbing the ladder, etc, and SUPER regret it now, but I'm AMA. Maybe your age—whatever it is— also plays into how you & DH approach your choices.)
@sassafras063018 Did you get any cross hairs yet to get a clearer idea of O day? I hope you were right & that your timing was good.
Together since 2014
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