**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!**
Timing: -3, -1, +1 although I think my temp rise may be off by 24 hours, so that makes timing worse
Typical LP length: 12-14, but much shorter the last 2 cycles
Testing: I think AF is on its way, so no plans yet
R/R: I feel like it’s so gross out this time of year. Everything is dead and I spend all of my time outside work commuting an hour plus each way on highways that are filled with garbage. I have Sirius XM and some learn Spanish cds, but any other suggestions for making the commute more cheerful would be welcomed!
CS/Q: it’s not pretty with some gaps, and trending downward the last two days... back ache and cramps, so I’d be surprised if AF didn’t show soon.
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
R/R: I keep staying up way too lately reading, I am exhausted. Staff meeting today, so that blows.
CS/Q: I don’t like having a pretty chart... add the fact I am not 100% convinced, I did not ovulate earlier than my temps show. ETA add that I really can’t tell when I have EWCM either doesn’t help.
R/R: My anxiety is on the rise with the looming test tomorrow 😬 I know the progesterone extends my LP a few days so idk of actually being 14dpo is a good sign or what!
*TW in spoiler*
I was looking online at a clothing boutique in their maternity section (since I like to get way ahead of myself) and they have shirts with sayings like "growing a tiny human is exhausting" and "it's not a food baby". I kinda wanna buy one for when the time comes because that's a hilarious way to announce to the family and I've been saying food baby a bunch cuz well... That's the only "baby" I got.
CS/Q: still good!
*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
@inthewoods23 Things are looking up!!! So pumped for you.
@holly321 Nice chart so far! Staff meetings suck. We got Philly Pretzel Factory Pretzels at our last one, though, and I probably ate like 15 of them! Oops... the data analysis was mind numbing and depressing!
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
@holly321 going to bed late sucks. I need to be getting more sleep too!
@NYTino24 our weather has been blah lately too. Freezing rain today in our forecast yay......
*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
@NYTino24 I have an hour commute to work each day too, I haven't come up with anything other than the radio. I like audio books so maybe that!
Month/Cycle: 4/3
CD/DPO: 23/7
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: probably Sunday
R/R: doing a 3k on Saturday morning although I'll probably end up walking most of it since I wont be by myself **TW**
My my and my 6.5 year old son are doing it with me
CS/Q: still looking good, had a little dip this morning but I slept awful last night and got up to use the bathroom so not sure I got a full 3 hours between that and my normal temp time
I feel like you are all so awake and I'm over here like 😴🧟♀️
Today is 6dpo. Woke MOTN to my fuzz ball sleeping on my belly 😬 and have been having hot flashes. Reminding myself that it's too early and is just a fluke and the hot flashes are just from the prog. DH is looking at impromptu flight to join him on a business trip since some other events lined up. I'm not getting my hopes up on that since last minute flights usually cost $$$$$$.
*lurking from WTO @inthewoods23 Keeping everything crossed for you! The anticipation must be driving you crazy!
Me: 35 DH: 35 TTC since 9/2018
Dx: MFI 10/19- First RE visit 2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles 7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN 9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal 11/20- Mock transfer/ERA 12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN 3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021 12/21- Baby girl born!
@NYTino24 I don't know of any off the top of my head, but you could listen to a comedian on Sirius XM (I don't have it but assume they have like a "comedy" channel) or a lighthearted podcast? Sorry for impending AF.
@holly321 reading anything amazing? Hopefully today flies by and you're able to get some sleep tonight.
@inthewoods23 ahhhhhogfhodng I am so excited for you! FXFXFX!
@kimmer1412 have fun doing the 3K with your family!
@kbrown2385 right there with you on the glam life. I had the house to myself last night and I did a puzzle and vacuumed. PARTY TIME
@prpl11butterfly where's the potential trip? Hopefully he can somehow find a cheaper flight so you all can get away together!
Month/Cycle: 16
CD/DPO: 26/14
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14-15
Testing: Saturday if AF doesn't come tomorrow
R/R: it's storming here, which is making me long for spring/summer storms so much! Then tomorrow it drops to a high of 31. Thank goodness we got our new furnace installed yesterday! I have been loling all morning because I somehow got included in this giant email chain since I'm part of an umbrella email group and everyone is getting so salty. I think there are 4k recipients and so many are responding yelling at everyone to stop replying all. But they're doing the same thing??? I'm just sitting back laughing at the responses. My favorite one so far is "STOPPP!!!! Do not reply all!!!!
You are killing this. The issue has been resolved, Please just delete!!!!!" or the email someone wrote STOP REPLYING ALL in size 70 font. Man, I love corporate humor.
CS/Q: nope. I think AF is on her way. Have been noticing a little blood when checking CP and have random back pain. This is why I'm avoiding testing. SIGH.
Y'all are so invested in me this cycle I'm going to be super bummed if I let everyone down!
Been feeling so anxious since yesterday afternoon!
*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
@NYTino24 That commute sounds rough! What about some comedy podcasts?
@holly321 It's hard to put down a book! Hope your staff meeting goes by fast!
@inthewoods23 EEEK! I am so excited for you. Sending all of the good vibes your way, girl! Also, love that idea of the shirt!
@kimmer1412 That's awesome you're doing a 3k! Do you do any prep for it?
@kbrown2385 Laundry is seriously the worst besides doing dishes lol. Hope you can find something fun for dinner!
@prpl11butterfly Hopefully it's not a fluke! That's super cute though! Hopefully you can find a good deal on a flight!
@b_1029 It's raining here too. But the geese never left so I'm thinking it's hopefully not too far away from Spring time weather . That's too funny about that chain email LOL. Hoping AF stays away!!!
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD/DPO: 24/6
Timing: Ok
Typical LP length: 11-13
Testing: WFAF
R/R: I am seriously so sleepy lately. I don't want to overdo it on the caffeine but I feel like it's the only thing keeping me awake lol. I'm wondering if this means I need a refeed but I was hoping to hold off on it to line up with Valentines Day! I'm so happy the weekend is so close! I have a chiro appointment early on Saturday so I'm HOPING for an OK to do a little bit more in my workouts.
@NYTino24 I don’t know how ppl can handle long commutes every day. According to our little rodent friend, I believe spring is supposedly heading our way at least. Sorry about what you think those symptoms mean.
@holly321 what are you reading? Somehow reading makes my eyes really heavy, so even if I’m enjoying the book, I won’t last long before I knock out. I hope your meeting goes by fast!
@inthewoods23 Rooting so hard for you for tomorrow!! Is ff freaking out since it was predicting af today?
@b_1029 nooo! I’m sorry about af coming. Ugh, you’ve had a rough go this last while and I sincerely hope things really turn around for you!! Email chains can be so hilarious. I hope you enjoy it for a few more hours! Personally, I love the “please take me off this email” reply alls.
Month/Cycle: 9
CD/DPO: 26/9
Timing: good
Typical LP length: ff says 11-13
Testing: wfaf
R/R: trying to hold it together the next couple days. I have my mom coming over tomorrow, so I’m hoping not to crumble in front of her since I haven’t been keeping her up to speed, and if I do now, it’ll just be a meltdown’s worth. I don’t want to have to keep her up to date on things regularly going forward, so hoping I can play it cool if af shows up early during her visit.
@NYTino24 I have had an obsession with Howard Stern for years so I listen to him on SiriusXM on my commute. I know he's not everyone's cup of tea though. What about some podcasts? Or audiobooks? Those are my backups.
@inthewoods23 FINALLY you'll be able to test. So crazy that you've had to wait this long. Good luck tomorrow!
@holly321 Tell us what you're reading that's so good!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: -5, -4, -2, -1
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Trying to wait until 2/13, but I'm most likely going to tomorrow :facepalm:
R/R: A old freelance client of mine (and very close friend) has owed me over $12k for a year now. They've been ignoring my attorney and it's been incredibly frustrating. Today, they finally agreed to pay and my attorney got together a contract holding them liable. Crossing my fingers they pay this. I've been channeling my inner RiRi way too often with my rendentition of "B*tch Better Have My Money."
CS/Q: It's whatever. The intense ovary pain/chills I was having 6DPO was questionable for me. Then, crazy hunger/dizziness until I ate yesterday was an eyebrow-raiser. Today, I'm trying to not let myself be insane.
@NYTino24 - an hour each way totally sucks. I wish I knew more about podcasts but everyone swears by them!
@holly321 - I have a hard time starting books because when I start I cannot stop! Always stay up too late then so tired the next day. What do your staff meetings entail? We have one on the 21st and I am already prepping for it, I currently have 40 employees. So it has to be a combination of here is everything that needs to change and here is whats going well (even when they're driving me crazy).
@kbrown2385 - I get so tired of coming up with dinner ideas. MH never has opinions because the guy will eat anything so its always up to me!
@inthewoods23 - Your patience is inspiring! I would be bouncing off the walls anxious!
@brookert615 - I am having a hard time staying away from the caffeine but I want it all!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 21/6
Timing: No clue how it isn't good but who knows
Typical LP length: 11ish
Testing: walmart cheapies found their way into my cart the other day so probably soon.
R/R: Not much. I have hot flashes today so clearly I'm a unicorn and having symptoms at 6DPO. Or its my sinus infection but thats the less fun answer. Waiting patiently!
Trip is to FL and I'm in MA. I REALLY want to go.....
@b_1029 I use to work in a corporate office where salaries employees were provided lunch. My boss wod always tell me about this 1 guy who replied all every.single.day to the lunch menu. I became a huge joke for us.
@brookert615 I hope the chiro give you the all clear!
@begging4abump I hope you have a great (and meltdown free) visit with her! Maybe 1 where you share something exciting or get to keep a happy little secret!
@brookert615 refeed? Is that where you eat ALL the calories? Hope your chiro appointment goes well and you can get closer to normal in the gym!
@begging4abump awww, thank you And yeah, there are probably 50 "please remove me from this email/distribution list" emails! Hopefully the visit with your mom goes well. And hey if you crumble, that's what mamas are for!
@samashley1 thank goodness they're finally going to pay - that's so much $ to owe someone!
@mhamik The cheapies are always great to have! Hope you feel better soon!
@b_1029 It's where I eat all of the carbs and protein and minimal fat and up my usual calorie intake lol. I usually just drink a bunch of wine, make a pizza and eat all of the popcorn lol. If done correctly after being strict on FD it will help with energy levels and drop some pounds!
@mhamik I usually meal plan and grocery shop every week. I slacked and don’t know what I’m doing this week. Like you, mh doesn’t care and would eat a flip flop if I said it was dinner lol.
@samashley1 12k?? Dang! Glad they are finally paying!
R/R: I *almost* gave my resignation yesterday. It was printed and signed. This freaking manager went at it again with me. When she doesn't like the answer I giver her, she thinks she will get what she wants if she yells at me and tattles to my direct supervisor. My supervisor backed me and the whiny manager closed the door and hid. She is becoming insufferable. Well, tomorrow is official resignation day anyways! I am secretly glad they will think it has something to do with her behavior. Bye Felicia!
CS/Q: this is the weirdest cycle so far. I am not too sure about O day despite FF giving me solid crosshairs, my temps are oddly the same and I have no PMS which would be normal if I O'ed later that what FF says and, some cycles, I have no PMS.
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).
@NYTino24 I agree with this time of year just being blah. I have SAD and the two sunny days we just had here made me realize how much it affects me. On my morning commute, I used to listed to language CDs or an audio book. Afternoon commute was spent calling people.
@holly321 I always stay up late, have for as I can remember. Books tend to make me stay up later.
@kbrown2385 Sounds about right. I had a New Year's resolution to try one new recipe a week. Makes it all less mundane, and I've made some really good new recipes.
@b_1029 Perhaps you and I live in a similar area because it's cloudy and off and on rainy today, but will be cold again starting this weekend. Winter can't decide what it wants to do.
@brookert615 I'm always more tired this time of year. Need spring!
@begging4abump I hope you have a nice visit with your mom.
@samashley1 Good job not testing thus far. I would have lacked the willpower and totally POS already.
@mhamik Hope you get over your sinus infection soon!
Typical LP length: FF says 12, but more like 12-14
Testing: I have many Wondfos. Will try to hold out until at least 7dpo.
R/R: Anxious that DH might get the green light for his transfer today. His boss had to ask another boss, and he told him he would have the answer in 1-2 weeks; today is the end of week 1 (they meet on Thursdays). I ate sushi for lunch instead of my feelings.
CS/Q: Despite shoddy temping this cycle, got crosshairs today that seem to coincide with both the OPKs and the miserable cramps I was having on Monday. I'm in love with this potential 5ish week cycle as opposed to my last 50 day one.
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
@NYTino24 I listen to funny podcasts in my car. I can't recommend any as they aren't in English but if you like shows like Dateline, I recommend the Dirty John podcast (LA Times), Unsolved Murders and another genre, S-Town.
@holly321 why do you think you O sooner? I tend to agree with FF on CD13. You have a huge jump after that. Before the jump, your temps are pretty stable.
@inthewoods23 I am impatient for tomorrow! And I would totally buy this shirt. Do it!! or you'll regret.
@kimmer1412 yay for running! I think this is a great activity to do.
@kbrown2385 hey, we all have the same life. Temps are looking good.
@b_1029 I would want to remove myself for this bullshitery lol
@brookert615 I've also been dead tired the last few weeks. Our body just want nothing to do with winter.
@begging4abump good strategy with your mom. Remember, it sucks when you have to deal or manage other people's emotions.
@samashley1 I hope you get your money. This is NOT a small amount. Jeebus. I assume your friendship will be over after that
@mhamik PMS can start as early as 6DPO for me so who knows...
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).
@brookert615 I hope the chiro gives you the green light!
@samashley1 that’s crazy about how much your client owes, but glad to hear that the long saga might be coming to an end!
@mhamik ha, how did those Walmart cheapies end up there? 😉
@rikiteacup well, at least you further confirmation that you’re making the right move with your new job!! I hope you enjoy your last day tomorrow!
@sorarose I’ve self diagnosed myself with SAD. When I get in a terrible state, sometimes my husband just silently turns on my happy light, and it really does help! Bring in spring! Happy to have you over here in tww with your great timing!!
@rikiteacup I think I O’ed sooner because of the way I felt. I almost always get a migraine when I O, I was cramping and such. I remember waking up the next day being surprised by the lack of temp jump. My thermometer is crap/maybe dying, lately I have to take my temp twice to get anything besides 97.7. I plan to buy a new one for the next cycle. Plus I literally never sleep well, so my temps tend to be inconsistent, but still show a shift, just not when I expect it.
I’m so late to the party today! And on mobile which is driving my crazy. Basically, I’m 8dpo. Looks like I’ll be testing along the same time as several others. Woo hoo - pee party!
Oh so this is where everyone is hiding. Definitely glad WTO is empty, but I don't want to see ANY of you back there anytime soon either.
@inthewoods23 just popping in to give you a giant hug and half whisper/half screech "GOOD LUCK" in your ear. @b_1029 oh man, we haven't had one of those huge emails in a while. We're long overdue for one. They're soooo amusing, even though they're super annoying and someone is sure to resurrect it days later when they get back from vacation and have 258367 unread emails... they're just too good. Even funnier is when people don't understand how to mute their phone while on a conference call and we can hear someone typing away the whole time and everyone else just yells at them. @rikiteacup GL with your resignation tomorrow! Haha also secretly amused that your whiny manager might get the impression it's because of her. @samashley1 wowww about your 'friend' owing you that kind of cash. I hope they pay up soon, geez! WTF.
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%)
R/R: I have been so blah about this cycle since it has started. I was sure that last cycle was going to be it and I dont want to do that again to myself, that I think I am the other extreme. I think it's partly because the changes that I made after reading It Starts with the Egg would help next month. I am kinda like, let's just make it through this one. On the brighter side, I had a normal amount of days with positive OPKs this month, as opposed to 6+ the last two months. That gives me some hope.
@rikiteacup I hope handing that letter in feels amazing!
@prpl11butterfly That sounds fun! What’s the location? Hope you can get a flight.
So maybe a dumb question, but do you all download podcasts or find them on a site? We just went back to unlimited data, so I’d rather listen online. I don’t get to spend much of my day with adults, so I’m learning more towards listening to conversations vs books on tape. The comedy sounds perfect!
@begging4abump It has been 7.5 years of this commute, but I did a year of it being 35 minutes and then moved 7 miles northeast, which added 25ish minutes. The job before it was worse! It’s not working for our family for numerous reasons, so it won’t be forever. A lot is up in the air.
Also, no AF but my gums were bleeding terribly on my way home to the point where it was like half an hour later and I went through several tissues trying to get it to stop. Add in a headache for good measure. I did have a good day at work, though!
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
@NYTino24 bleeding gums sound terrifying. Is that something you get from time to time or was this something out of the ordinary for you? I tend to have nightmares where I lose teeth, so I think I have an extra fear regarding oral issues. I hope you’re ok!!
sorarose That’s
great re: having a shorter cycle this round!
rikiteacup That
must feel awesome to leave such a horrible person behind.
samashley1 Here’s
to you getting all your money back!
Month/Cycle: 3/4
CD/DPO: 19/6
Timing: Very good
Typical LP length: 12-13
Testing: Planning to test on Tuesday (11 DPO
because that’s the earliest day the Impatient Women’s Guide says to do it ;-)
R/R: Ahhh feeling a lot better today. I woke up
crying because of an argument that took place with a loved one yesterday. We
worked it all out though. I’m looking forward to finally getting the answers
around my progesterone (7 DPO test) since I spot before my period sometimes.
Will be doing it tomorrow. Also, I’m doing really good with not symptom
spotting this month! Although this is the first month in a long time my breasts
aren’t hurting as much- maybe it means the seed cycling is working!
CS/Q: So far okay, although I missed it this morning
since I thought I woke up super early, by the time I looked at the clock at 7am
at least 15 minutes had gone by I figured it wouldn’t be an accurate temp.
@begging4abump Eh, kind of. I have a blood disorder called von Willebrand Disease and it causes problems with Factor VII. It causes extended bleeding time and volume, so my gums and nose have bled more easily since I was a kid. I also bruise more easily. There are different “types” and it’s related to hemophilia. This was another level though, possibly because I’m on baby aspirin... like my teeth were all red and it went on for almost two hours.
*TW*
I also had ITP in pregnancy and needed medication to help me clot since my platelets were down near 100.*/TW*
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
Re: TWW Thursday 2/7
CD/DPO: 28/9
Timing: -3, -1, +1 although I think my temp rise may be off by 24 hours, so that makes timing worse
Typical LP length: 12-14, but much shorter the last 2 cycles
Testing: I think AF is on its way, so no plans yet
R/R: I feel like it’s so gross out this time of year. Everything is dead and I spend all of my time outside work commuting an hour plus each way on highways that are filled with garbage. I have Sirius XM and some learn Spanish cds, but any other suggestions for making the commute more cheerful would be welcomed!
CS/Q: it’s not pretty with some gaps, and trending downward the last two days... back ache and cramps, so I’d be surprised if AF didn’t show soon.
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
CD/DPO: 18/5
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: bought some Walmart cheapies so soon.
R/R: I keep staying up way too lately reading, I am exhausted. Staff meeting today, so that blows.
CS/Q: I don’t like having a pretty chart... add the fact I am not 100% convinced, I did not ovulate earlier than my temps show. ETA add that I really can’t tell when I have EWCM either doesn’t help.
Month/Cycle: 20/18
CD/DPO: 27/14 (13dpiui)
Timing: good
Typical LP length: 12-13
Testing: TOMORROW
R/R: My anxiety is on the rise with the looming test tomorrow 😬 I know the progesterone extends my LP a few days so idk of actually being 14dpo is a good sign or what!
*TW in spoiler*
CS/Q: still good!
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
@holly321 Nice chart so far! Staff meetings suck. We got Philly Pretzel Factory Pretzels at our last one, though, and I probably ate like 15 of them! Oops... the data analysis was mind numbing and depressing!
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
@NYTino24 our weather has been blah lately too. Freezing rain today in our forecast yay......
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
@inthewoods23 fx for you testing tomorrow!
@NYTino24 I have an hour commute to work each day too, I haven't come up with anything other than the radio. I like audio books so maybe that!
Month/Cycle: 4/3
CD/DPO: 23/7
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: probably Sunday
R/R: doing a 3k on Saturday morning although I'll probably end up walking most of it since I wont be by myself **TW**
CS/Q: still looking good, had a little dip this morning but I slept awful last night and got up to use the bathroom so not sure I got a full 3 hours between that and my normal temp time
CD/DPO: 25/8
Timing: good
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: I think the 13th
R/R: don’t really have anything today. Desperately need to do laundry and figure out what I’m making for dinner. My life is so glamorous.
CS/Q: I’ve noticed my sleep is significantly better since using the progesterone. Is that a sign of a deficiency? Chart hasn’t changed much.
@kimmer1412 sorry about the crappy sleep!
@inthewoods23 fx so hard for you!! I love those funny shirts.
@NYTino24 I’ve been into podcasts lately and I also love audiobooks.
Today is 6dpo. Woke MOTN to my fuzz ball sleeping on my belly 😬 and have been having hot flashes. Reminding myself that it's too early and is just a fluke and the hot flashes are just from the prog. DH is looking at impromptu flight to join him on a business trip since some other events lined up. I'm not getting my hopes up on that since last minute flights usually cost $$$$$$.
ETA chart.
@holly321 I think your chart is pretty. And I agree with O date. FX it doesn't matter!
@inthewoods23 😬😬😬😬😬😬
@kimmer1412 have fun and GL testing!
@kbrown2385 I have read that women have slept better on it. I think I'm testing the 13th too!
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!
@NYTino24 I don't know of any off the top of my head, but you could listen to a comedian on Sirius XM (I don't have it but assume they have like a "comedy" channel) or a lighthearted podcast? Sorry for impending AF.
@holly321 reading anything amazing? Hopefully today flies by and you're able to get some sleep tonight.
@inthewoods23 ahhhhhogfhodng I am so excited for you! FXFXFX!
@kimmer1412 have fun doing the 3K with your family!
@kbrown2385 right there with you on the glam life. I had the house to myself last night and I did a puzzle and vacuumed. PARTY TIME
@prpl11butterfly where's the potential trip? Hopefully he can somehow find a cheaper flight so you all can get away together!
Month/Cycle: 16
CD/DPO: 26/14
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14-15
Testing: Saturday if AF doesn't come tomorrow
R/R: it's storming here, which is making me long for spring/summer storms so much! Then tomorrow it drops to a high of 31. Thank goodness we got our new furnace installed yesterday! I have been loling all morning because I somehow got included in this giant email chain since I'm part of an umbrella email group and everyone is getting so salty. I think there are 4k recipients and so many are responding yelling at everyone to stop replying all. But they're doing the same thing??? I'm just sitting back laughing at the responses. My favorite one so far is "STOPPP!!!! Do not reply all!!!! You are killing this. The issue has been resolved, Please just delete!!!!!" or the email someone wrote STOP REPLYING ALL in size 70 font. Man, I love corporate humor.
CS/Q: nope. I think AF is on her way. Have been noticing a little blood when checking CP and have random back pain. This is why I'm avoiding testing. SIGH.
Edited - missed a tag!
Been feeling so anxious since yesterday afternoon!
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
@holly321 It's hard to put down a book! Hope your staff meeting goes by fast!
@inthewoods23 EEEK! I am so excited for you. Sending all of the good vibes your way, girl! Also, love that idea of the shirt!
@kimmer1412 That's awesome you're doing a 3k! Do you do any prep for it?
@kbrown2385 Laundry is seriously the worst besides doing dishes lol. Hope you can find something fun for dinner!
@prpl11butterfly Hopefully it's not a fluke! That's super cute though! Hopefully you can find a good deal on a flight!
@b_1029 It's raining here too. But the geese never left so I'm thinking it's hopefully not too far away from Spring time weather . That's too funny about that chain email LOL. Hoping AF stays away!!!
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD/DPO: 24/6
Timing: Ok
Typical LP length: 11-13
Testing: WFAF
R/R: I am seriously so sleepy lately. I don't want to overdo it on the caffeine but I feel like it's the only thing keeping me awake lol. I'm wondering if this means I need a refeed but I was hoping to hold off on it to line up with Valentines Day! I'm so happy the weekend is so close! I have a chiro appointment early on Saturday so I'm HOPING for an OK to do a little bit more in my workouts.
CS/Q: Nah!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@holly321 what are you reading? Somehow reading makes my eyes really heavy, so even if I’m enjoying the book, I won’t last long before I knock out. I hope your meeting goes by fast!
@inthewoods23 Rooting so hard for you for tomorrow!! Is ff freaking out since it was predicting af today?
@kimmer1412 GL at your 3k!
@kbrown2385 Glad to hear you’re sleeping well!
@prpl11butterfly where would the trip be? I hope it works out!!
@b_1029 nooo! I’m sorry about af coming. Ugh, you’ve had a rough go this last while and I sincerely hope things really turn around for you!! Email chains can be so hilarious. I hope you enjoy it for a few more hours! Personally, I love the “please take me off this email” reply alls.
Month/Cycle: 9
CD/DPO: 26/9
Timing: good
Typical LP length: ff says 11-13
Testing: wfaf
R/R: trying to hold it together the next couple days. I have my mom coming over tomorrow, so I’m hoping not to crumble in front of her since I haven’t been keeping her up to speed, and if I do now, it’ll just be a meltdown’s worth. I don’t want to have to keep her up to date on things regularly going forward, so hoping I can play it cool if af shows up early during her visit.
CS/Q:
@inthewoods23 FINALLY you'll be able to test. So crazy that you've had to wait this long. Good luck tomorrow!
@holly321 Tell us what you're reading that's so good!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: -5, -4, -2, -1
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Trying to wait until 2/13, but I'm most likely going to tomorrow :facepalm:
R/R: A old freelance client of mine (and very close friend) has owed me over $12k for a year now. They've been ignoring my attorney and it's been incredibly frustrating. Today, they finally agreed to pay and my attorney got together a contract holding them liable. Crossing my fingers they pay this. I've been channeling my inner RiRi way too often with my rendentition of "B*tch Better Have My Money."
CS/Q: It's whatever. The intense ovary pain/chills I was having 6DPO was questionable for me. Then, crazy hunger/dizziness until I ate yesterday was an eyebrow-raiser. Today, I'm trying to not let myself be insane.
@holly321 - I have a hard time starting books because when I start I cannot stop! Always stay up too late then so tired the next day. What do your staff meetings entail? We have one on the 21st and I am already prepping for it, I currently have 40 employees. So it has to be a combination of here is everything that needs to change and here is whats going well (even when they're driving me crazy).
@kbrown2385 - I get so tired of coming up with dinner ideas. MH never has opinions because the guy will eat anything so its always up to me!
@inthewoods23 - Your patience is inspiring! I would be bouncing off the walls anxious!
@b_1029 - reply all is a terrible invention!
@brookert615 - I am having a hard time staying away from the caffeine but I want it all!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 21/6
Timing: No clue how it isn't good but who knows
Typical LP length: 11ish
Testing: walmart cheapies found their way into my cart the other day so probably soon.
R/R: Not much. I have hot flashes today so clearly I'm a unicorn and having symptoms at 6DPO. Or its my sinus infection but thats the less fun answer. Waiting patiently!
CS/Q: N/A
@b_1029 I use to work in a corporate office where salaries employees were provided lunch. My boss wod always tell me about this 1 guy who replied all every.single.day to the lunch menu. I became a huge joke for us.
@brookert615 I hope the chiro give you the all clear!
@begging4abump I hope you have a great (and meltdown free) visit with her! Maybe 1 where you share something exciting or get to keep a happy little secret!
@mhamik 6dpo hot flash party!!!
@begging4abump awww, thank you And yeah, there are probably 50 "please remove me from this email/distribution list" emails! Hopefully the visit with your mom goes well. And hey if you crumble, that's what mamas are for!
@samashley1 thank goodness they're finally going to pay - that's so much $ to owe someone!
@mhamik hot flashes don't sound fun!
@prpl11butterfly that's hilarious about the lunch menu. What an important thing to reply all to, lol. FL would be an awesome trip! FX it can happen!
@b_1029 It's where I eat all of the carbs and protein and minimal fat and up my usual calorie intake lol. I usually just drink a bunch of wine, make a pizza and eat all of the popcorn lol. If done correctly after being strict on FD it will help with energy levels and drop some pounds!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@samashley1 12k?? Dang! Glad they are finally paying!
@begging4abump hope your visit goes well!
@brookert615 folding all of the laundry is what I can’t handle. It doesn’t help I wait until I have like 4 or 5 loads to do haha.
@b_1029 you know you’re an adult when doing a puzzle is the highlight 🤣
Month/Cycle: 10/10
CD/DPO: 24/9
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 13-15 days
Testing: BFWN this morning
R/R: I *almost* gave my resignation yesterday. It was printed and signed. This freaking manager went at it again with me. When she doesn't like the answer I giver her, she thinks she will get what she wants if she yells at me and tattles to my direct supervisor. My supervisor backed me and the whiny manager closed the door and hid. She is becoming insufferable. Well, tomorrow is official resignation day anyways! I am secretly glad they will think it has something to do with her behavior. Bye Felicia!
CS/Q: this is the weirdest cycle so far. I am not too sure about O day despite FF giving me solid crosshairs, my temps are oddly the same and I have no PMS which would be normal if I O'ed later that what FF says and, some cycles, I have no PMS.
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
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@holly321 I always stay up late, have for as I can remember. Books tend to make me stay up later.
@inthewoods23 Fx tomorrow!!!
@kimmer1412 Good luck on your 3k!
@kbrown2385 Sounds about right. I had a New Year's resolution to try one new recipe a week. Makes it all less mundane, and I've made some really good new recipes.
@prpl11butterfly Hope you can join him! Where to?
@b_1029 Perhaps you and I live in a similar area because it's cloudy and off and on rainy today, but will be cold again starting this weekend. Winter can't decide what it wants to do.
@brookert615 I'm always more tired this time of year. Need spring!
@begging4abump I hope you have a nice visit with your mom.
@samashley1 Good job not testing thus far. I would have lacked the willpower and totally POS already.
@mhamik Hope you get over your sinus infection soon!
@rikiteacup Good luck tomorrow!
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Can't believe I'm here!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 25/3
Timing: Great
Typical LP length: FF says 12, but more like 12-14
Testing: I have many Wondfos. Will try to hold out until at least 7dpo.
R/R: Anxious that DH might get the green light for his transfer today. His boss had to ask another boss, and he told him he would have the answer in 1-2 weeks; today is the end of week 1 (they meet on Thursdays). I ate sushi for lunch instead of my feelings.
CS/Q: Despite shoddy temping this cycle, got crosshairs today that seem to coincide with both the OPKs and the miserable cramps I was having on Monday. I'm in love with this potential 5ish week cycle as opposed to my last 50 day one.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@sorarose Happy to see you in the TWW!
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
@holly321 why do you think you O sooner? I tend to agree with FF on CD13. You have a huge jump after that. Before the jump, your temps are pretty stable.
@inthewoods23 I am impatient for tomorrow! And I would totally buy this shirt. Do it!! or you'll regret.
@kimmer1412 yay for running! I think this is a great activity to do.
@kbrown2385 hey, we all have the same life. Temps are looking good.
@prpl11butterfly this is a great slow, steady temp rise!
@b_1029 I would want to remove myself for this bullshitery lol
@brookert615 I've also been dead tired the last few weeks. Our body just want nothing to do with winter.
@begging4abump good strategy with your mom. Remember, it sucks when you have to deal or manage other people's emotions.
@samashley1 I hope you get your money. This is NOT a small amount. Jeebus. I assume your friendship will be over after that
@mhamik PMS can start as early as 6DPO for me so who knows...
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
@samashley1 that’s crazy about how much your client owes, but glad to hear that the long saga might be coming to an end!
@mhamik ha, how did those Walmart cheapies end up there? 😉
@rikiteacup well, at least you further confirmation that you’re making the right move with your new job!! I hope you enjoy your last day tomorrow!
@sorarose I’ve self diagnosed myself with SAD. When I get in a terrible state, sometimes my husband just silently turns on my happy light, and it really does help! Bring in spring! Happy to have you over here in tww with your great timing!!
Oh so this is where everyone is hiding. Definitely glad WTO is empty, but I don't want to see ANY of you back there anytime soon either.
@inthewoods23 just popping in to give you a giant hug and half whisper/half screech "GOOD LUCK" in your ear.
@b_1029 oh man, we haven't had one of those huge emails in a while. We're long overdue for one. They're soooo amusing, even though they're super annoying and someone is sure to resurrect it days later when they get back from vacation and have 258367 unread emails... they're just too good. Even funnier is when people don't understand how to mute their phone while on a conference call and we can hear someone typing away the whole time and everyone else just yells at them.
@rikiteacup GL with your resignation tomorrow! Haha also secretly amused that your whiny manager might get the impression it's because of her.
@samashley1 wowww about your 'friend' owing you that kind of cash. I hope they pay up soon, geez! WTF.
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
CD/DPO: 19/2
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 12ish
Testing: Not even close
R/R: I have been so blah about this cycle since it has started. I was sure that last cycle was going to be it and I dont want to do that again to myself, that I think I am the other extreme. I think it's partly because the changes that I made after reading It Starts with the Egg would help next month. I am kinda like, let's just make it through this one. On the brighter side, I had a normal amount of days with positive OPKs this month, as opposed to 6+ the last two months. That gives me some hope.
CS/Q: Nada
@rikiteacup I hope handing that letter in feels amazing!
@prpl11butterfly That sounds fun! What’s the location? Hope you can get a flight.
So maybe a dumb question, but do you all download podcasts or find them on a site? We just went back to unlimited data, so I’d rather listen online. I don’t get to spend much of my day with adults, so I’m learning more towards listening to conversations vs books on tape. The comedy sounds perfect!
@begging4abump It has been 7.5 years of this commute, but I did a year of it being 35 minutes and then moved 7 miles northeast, which added 25ish minutes. The job before it was worse! It’s not working for our family for numerous reasons, so it won’t be forever. A lot is up in the air.
Also, no AF but my gums were bleeding terribly on my way home to the point where it was like half an hour later and I went through several tissues trying to get it to stop. Add in a headache for good measure. I did have a good day at work, though!
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
sorarose That’s great re: having a shorter cycle this round!
rikiteacup That must feel awesome to leave such a horrible person behind.
samashley1 Here’s to you getting all your money back!
Month/Cycle: 3/4
CD/DPO: 19/6
Timing: Very good
Typical LP length: 12-13
Testing: Planning to test on Tuesday (11 DPO because that’s the earliest day the Impatient Women’s Guide says to do it ;-)
R/R: Ahhh feeling a lot better today. I woke up crying because of an argument that took place with a loved one yesterday. We worked it all out though. I’m looking forward to finally getting the answers around my progesterone (7 DPO test) since I spot before my period sometimes. Will be doing it tomorrow. Also, I’m doing really good with not symptom spotting this month! Although this is the first month in a long time my breasts aren’t hurting as much- maybe it means the seed cycling is working!
CS/Q: So far okay, although I missed it this morning since I thought I woke up super early, by the time I looked at the clock at 7am at least 15 minutes had gone by I figured it wouldn’t be an accurate temp.
*TW*
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility