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.
Re: Newbie Intro w/o 1/7
Ages (you and SO): I’m 27 for exactly one more month and my bf is 30
How many months have you been TTC?: I guess like 6ish months. TW * experienced two losses in that time though. One MMC and just today found out I had a blighted ovum*
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: dr claims we can start trying again next month but I want to wait. I can’t do this to myself again.
Pnv, vitamin D, and one the Costco sized chocolate cake is gone from my fridge I’ll be trying to go Keto.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I have a 10 month old catahoula leopard/Australian Shepard dog. I work a seasonal job so currently laid off until May. My bf works at the mill. We just bought a house last month and will be doing a bunch of home renos and once it’s good enough will be renting out the upstairs and downstairs suites and building the dream home.
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
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
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
It’s not a big deal but can my name be removed for the next grad check in ? I’m not positive if the same person posts it or not each time.
Ages (you and SO): 34 (me) 40 (him)
How many months have you been TTC?: Nexplanon removed July '17. We didn't try but didn't prevent. **TW** Had a loss last June at 6 weeks** Actively trying since 9/18.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: HIO, SMEP, OPK, PV, Conception vitamins. Fertilaid (him) + multivitamin
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We both work full time. I am a hairstylist and he's a maintenance guy. We have a very rowdy and loveable GSD and an old crabby cat.
Good Morning! Finally was able to change my user name to something that didn't have 26 characters
Ages (you and SO): 34(me) 39 (him)
How many months have you been TTC?: 19 months. ***TW*** Chemical pregnancy in Sept 2017, Ectopic pregnancy in Jan 2018.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: BBT, OPK, preseed, charting CM & CP, Progesterone during LP.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): Married my wonderful husband in October of 2016. He is a musician and I am a purchasing agent for a home builder. We have 3 wonderful rescue pups that we love dearly and 32 chickens. We love to go camping and hiking.
Ages (you and SO): 34(me) 39 (him)
How many months have you been TTC?: 19 months. ***TW*** Chemical pregnancy in Sept 2017, Ectopic pregnancy in Jan 2018.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: BBT, OPK, preseed, charting CM & CP, Progesterone during LP.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): Married my wonderful husband in October of 2016. He is a musician and I am a purchasing agent for a home builder. We have 3 wonderful rescue pups that we love dearly and 32 chickens. We love to go camping and hiking.
Also, welcome!
Ages (you and SO): me: 34 (today) him: 35
How many months have you been TTC?: 2 (I know it's soon, but I've been waiting for this moment for many years, so I'm eager to have other people to follow going through the journey)
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Last month we made the decision so we were quite casual about all of it. This month, I purchased OPKs, just started temping this week, and also started a pre-natal (Conception). We'd like more than one child, if possible, so we decided we needed to get serious about it sooner rather than later. I also had a LEEP procedure in 2011, so I've always been a little nervous for when this time came.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I can't technically use the "DH" acronym as we're not married. We just bought a house because we felt it was most practical in our current situation and city. We then we had to decide whether we do the wedding and wait for kids or just jump in. After a come-to-Jesus moment with a friend, we realized that window is closing faster than we imagined so we're being "practical" again and just going for a family. We don't know how long it will take, given our ages, and we don't want to regret not trying earlier.
We both work in marketing/advertising—him as a strategist, me as a strategist/writer. I'm a vegetarian and we both love checking out new restaurants and breweries around town. He's a runner, I do yoga. I also love a good podcast and book. Plus, we both shamelessly like reality tv, haha. We have two yorkies who are getting up there in age, but we love them regardless of their geriatric, stinky state.
I promise to try to lurk more and post less, but I wanted to say hi to everyone so you at least know who is out there lurking.
And @kels0091, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
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
your situation sounds a bit similar to myself in that my bf and I bought a house together and instead of doing the marriage thing decided to jump right into kids. I always refer to him as my bf which sounds kinda almost juvenile but no one here cares and a title is just a title.
Thank you for your kind words, the women here are absolutely wonderful.
As long as you don’t start any posts (like a fresh post) about your day or pictures about anything that comes out of your body (unless it’s a real legit unicorn horn) we won’t have an issue with you jumping in on the dailies.
EDIT - words are hard