Trying to Get Pregnant
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WTO Wednesday 1/23
galentine
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**This is a thread that welcomes all regardless of where they are at in their TTC journeys. Please be mindful of topics that are discussed that could be hurtful to those going through tough times. Mention of children or pregnancies of others should have a TW and be in a spoiler if possible, and only be mentioned if it is extremely pertinent to the conversation. Thanks for keeping this a safe place for us all to engage!**
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Re: WTO Wednesday 1/23
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, OPKs, BBT, FF, SMEP
R/R: I was so busy yesterday I didn't even get a chance to post here. I've been battling a dull headache since yesterday and I'm over it, nothing is helping.
CS/Q: nothing good to see yet lol
Month/cycle: 9
CD: 2 (maybe 1, AF needs to get her act together)
WAYDTGKU: the usuals
R/R: I have a presentation to some bigwigs at work today that I've been feeling nervous about all week! I'm sure it will be fine (a generally friendly audience) but I will certainly be happy when the day's over.
CS/Q: I think I'm going to stick with not charting this time. I was BSC as always last cycle but at least I wasted less time staring at charts!
@jennifer_louise good luck with your presentation! I’m sure you’ll be great!
Month/Cycle: 26/1 post bench/testing
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: metformin, keto, SMEP, bbt, opk, progesterone
R/R: happy to be off the bench, finally. Trying my best to move forward from getting an unexplained diagnosis and hope for the best. For my rave, the contractor finally called to schedule a day to replace the floor in our half bath. It’s been like 2 months without it so I’m glad we are almost over dealing with that.
CS/Q: looks ok I guess
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@kbrown2385 glad you're back in the game but sorry you got an unwanted diagnosis. Also yay to new bathroom flooring!
@jennifer_louise I hear you. I’ve already put quite some time staring at my chart, and nothing has happened at all. GL with the presentation!
@kbrown2385 sorry to hear that you didn’t get any clear answers for what’s going on, but excited to see you’re off the bench at an opportune time! And two months without a floor?? Have you just thrown down towels, or has that bathroom been out of use for so long? You should ask Ruby696 to fix it up for you. 🙂
Month/Cycle: 9
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: opk, bbt, pnv, decaf, SMEP, cm
R/R: My sore throat has progressed into giving me what I’d like to call my sexy voice.
CS/Q: hopefully my Rocky Mountains make some sense soon.
@jennifer_louise good luck with your presentation! I’m sure you’ll crush it.
@kbrown2385 I’m glad you’re off the bench but I’m sorry for the unexplained diagnosis. That’s great about the bathroom!
Month/Cycle: 15/16
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, CM, SMEP(ish), not sure if I should list all the “natural” stuff I’m taking here? If so, more green tea, EPO, RLT/fertility tea, fish oil, hormone balancing supplement
R/R: it’s pouring here with no end in sight and I’m really struggling to motivate myself to get out of bed and go to work. Yes it’s already 8:20 🤣 I’m so glad I brought my computer home so I can log on from here before going into the office. If I were my coworkers, I would say I would melt if I got wet and stay home. Rave- speaking of coworkers. I talked with our manager the other day about how unmotivating it is to be the only one in the office the majority of the time and we’re going to talk about it as a group today to try and come up with some sort of resolution/understanding. I’m hoping it goes well and I hope she doesn’t frame it as “Brittany is annoyed you’re never there”
CS/Q: does anyone ever have a feeling of dread when you get a +OPK? I got one this morning and the first thing that ran through my head was "damn it, but we just had sex yesterdayyyyyyyyy"...I don't think SMEP is happening lol. That would be 5 days in a row and I am no @marebear15
ETA to WAYDTGKU and CS/Q
@jennifer_louise you got this, good luck with your presentation!
@kbrown2385 yay for being unbenched!
Month/Cycle: 25?
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: not sure yet, called obgyn yesterday and The nurse said he would call, but didn’t. Not sure what to do. I don’t think I am IF yet at least, molar pregnancy doesn’t count as RPL, so who knows.
R/R: my AF bitterness is passing. Much better mood today, but today is going to be a crappy day. So I am planning to treat myself to a nice lunch.
CS/Q:
None
Month/Cycle: 3
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, OPK, tracking CM
R/R: Still have a cold and I didn't sleep very well, and woke up early at like 4am couldn't fall back asleep. I ended up just getting up and working and then working out, so I guess it wasn't completely wasted, but now its only 8:30 and I'm exhausted. Rave, DH is cooking tonight
CS/Q: Nope!
@kimmer1412 I hope your headache goes away!
@jennifer_louise Good luck on your presentation!
@kbrown2385 That's exciting about the floor in your half bath! I really want to redo one of our bathrooms but DH is balking at the price
@begging4abump I'm sorry your sore throat has progressed but I had to laugh at your description. I hope you feel better.
@b_1029 I hope that talk goes well - what do you do for a living?
@holly321 where are you going for lunch? A nice lunch is always a nice pick me up. I hope you dr calls back today.
@creamcheeseplease way to make the most of not being able to sleep! Is your husband a good cook? MH has expanded his repertoire to 4 different meals now, so I enjoy having him take over a little more now.
@holly321 enjoy that lunch!
@b_1029 I hope the group talk goes well! I’m with you in needing to see other people working when I am trying to get stuff done.
@jennifer_louise Good luck at your presentation! You'll do great! I did the no charting last month and it was a nice break!
@kbrown2385 So wonderful you're off that dang bench! Sorry you're dealing with an unexplained diagnosis but hopefully all of the changes you're making will help!!! Glad you're going to be able to get the new flooring in your bathroom!
@begging4abump Ah, that's such a bummer the sore throat got worse! Hope it goes away soon!
@b_1029 It's raining here, too! Where are you spring??? That's good you talked to your manager about it. It doesn't seem right that you're the only one that has to show up. You're too funny! Don't dread that +OPK! Keep it up, girl! And @marebear15 is a legend with her SMEPing! She needs a plaque or something on a Bump wall LOL
@holly321 Hope your OBGYN calls you soon and you're able to get the answers you need
@creamcheeseplease Tell that cold to go away!!! Sorry you're still not feeling well and didn't get a restful sleep. But great job channeling it into a workout and work!
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: Metformin (for PCOS), Armour Thyroid (for Hashimoto's), PNVs, Vitamin C & D, Kelp, Calcium, OPKs, Temping, FighterDiet, CBD Oil (I was taking it for other reasons but I just found out that some people saw it helped with TTC!)
R/R: My back is still all messed up. All I want to do is get my workouts in but it hurts to sit, walk, and move lol. I tried icing it and then heating it and still no relief! Looks like I might have to schedule a chiropractic visit! I need a hoveround, STAT!
CS/Q: A start of a beautiful confusing mountain range. I need to remember to start taking my OPKs today. DH tried to give me a kiss before he left work today and I had a thermometer in my mouth waiting for the beep. NOT MY PROUDEST MOMENT
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@brookert615 sorry about your back but way to bring out a hoveround gif! Also LOL to the thermometer kiss.
Month/Cycle: 1
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CM, OPK, some other supplements, but not quite sure what yet
R/R: I was actually really excited for AF to start today so we can start "officially" trying! I hope my newb excitement doesn't rub anyone the wrong way. You can check my info or my sig for some of my background. I know it's not all rainbows and butterflies. I'm working from home today because we have a contractor working in our basement and I need to corale our naughty dogs. Not sure how much I will accomplish, but I will at least be available if anything urgent comes up.
CS/Q: nothing yet, also not planning to temp right away so it will stay pretty boring
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@kbrown2385 down a bathroom for 2 months? You better be getting a rent discount!
@b_1029 I love a flexible schedule and the ability to work from home, but it sucks that it sounds like your coworkers are taking advantage of it. I have one coworker that likes to push the boundaries on our flexibility. But I dont work in the same office as her, so it doesnt affect me much.
@holly321 I hate that you are still here (not sure if you remember me). Why doesnt molar pregnancy count towards RPL? Hopefully your doc calls back today!
@creamcheeseplease Way to be productive at 4am! That's super impressive, especially sick! Hope you can find time to get a nap in later.
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@brookert615 that’s great your dh wants to learn. Mine does usually and always forgets everything I tell him.
@creamcheeseplease I hope you feel better! And I was going to go nicer, but chipotle is calling my name.
AFM, I just remembered that my doctor doesn’t have office hours on Wednesday, so I guess no answer today.
@kimmer1412, hope your head feels better soon. Headaches are the worst!
@jennifer_louise, good luck at your presentation! You are going to rock this!
@kbrown2385, yay for being off the bench! Good luck this cycle! ❤
@begging4abump, sexy voice reminds me when Phoebe intentionally gets sick because she likes her raspy singing voice
@b_1029, LOL sorry for the feeling of dread. If you are 5 days into ED, I say keep it up! That's very impressive!
@holly321, enjoy your nice lunch!
@creamcheeseplease, we can be zombies together today, I didn't sleep well either. Hope you sleep better tonight!
@brookert615, I'm LOLing at you trying to kiss DH with your thermometer in your mouth! Priorities, man.
@begging4abump yea, it's just annoying to be the only one there the majority of the time.
@brookert615 ugh the temp is supposed to drop here again. Such a tease! I guess I can't complain though, since it's January...! I'm sorry about your back. What did you do to it? Sounds awful. That's too funny about YH and that he's trying! I'm always so awkward trying to explain things to DH
@millpe welcome! You are allowed to be excited
@galentine we are only 2 days in, but if we follow SMEP then it'll be 5...makes me tired just thinking about it!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
we have a lot of people here who sneak wfh as well... my company is huge and it’s impossible to know where someone is half the time.
Month/Cycle: 19/18
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: IUI #2!
R/R: fuuuu.... All this snow! Even the highways weren't plowed this morning (very well) so I had to make sure I had enough time to get to my midcycle US! But the good news is my 1 follicle is already 25mm so trigger tonight and IUI on Friday! Woohoo! O is sooner this month!
CS/Q: I finally took an OPK this morning (definitely negative). I'm worried I'm going to be freaking myself out if I continue the OPKs after the trigger. Like... What if it's not positive by Friday? Am I worrying over nothing or what??
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
@begging4abump @galentine lol the sexy voice comment also made me think of Phoebe (I typed this before I saw galentine's comment - ha!)
@b_1029 yes definitely list all the natural stuff too, even if it is just a bunch of voodoo it's interesting to see what others are doing! It's how I learned about mucinex and RLT, and it's how I knew what vitex was by the time my naturopath prescribed it.
@brookert615 speaking of WAYDTGKU... talk to me about CBD oil? I'm just discovering the magic of using it an a topical anti inflammatory (in stick form).
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
@millpe welcome! I am absolutely getting a discount. Nothing major but I’m not complaining lol.
@kiki047 I got it for inflammation issues and stress! But it’s helped so much more! Like just in a better mood and haven’t had any anxiety attacks. I was a little concerned taking it and checked online if it’s okay during TTC and apparently women swore by it. The one article suggested it was just because it chills people out and the women weren’t so stressed TTC.
PS! I got an appointment for the chiropractor this afternoon! Hope I can dance out of there lol! I’ve never been to a chiropractor ever so I’m a little nervous!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
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
@brookert615 I love the chiro! I use to go regularly because I had a a chronic pinched nerve in my lower back (I worked as an armed employee at the time and once I stopped working for that company it went away so I don't go anymore). Always felt great leaving the office.
@prpl11butterfly That’s great to hear you loved going! The pinched nerve sounds awful!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@brookert615 Yay! I hope you get some relief from thr back pain!
@kbrown2385 Well hooray for being off the bench and back in the saddle. Now get to it!!
@millpe Welcome! It's definitely okay to be sunshine and daisies around here. I'd say we all have our good days and bad days, all emotions accepted!
@inthewoods23 Alright, follie! I hope this IUI is your magical one.
@b_1029 Omg you're all so close to O! We'll miss you when TWW is hoppin in a few days and this place gets quiet.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's