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 1/28
How many months have you been TTC?: Too long...over 20 months
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Currently benched but we will be doing IVF when I'm cleared. Before that we did clomid, femera, and an IUI with injectables.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): We have 3 dogs that are great at making you laugh and snuggling. The oldest is a 9-year old lab/pit mix, the middle one is a 7-year old great dane/pointer/who knows mix, and 1.5 year old rescue dalmatian. I have a nerve condition that limits my ability to work (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) so I crochet at home for now. DH is a firefighter with the fun hobbies of playing the bagpipes and competing in the firefighter combat challenge.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
TTC: Month 2 this go-around
WAYDTGKU: Using OPK’s And charting in FF app
About me: My husband and I have a son who is 2 and a half and we are ready to add a second to our family (hopefully soon!). We also have a dog and a cat. We love to host social gatherings at our house with friends, go camping, ski and snowboard, and do fun family activities with our son.
Ages (you and SO): I am 28 my husband is 29
How many months have you been TTC?: This is cycle #4, although month 1 brought an unexpected death to my family as did month 3 so there wasn't a lot of active trying then.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Pnv, OPKs (the fancy ones this month!) and SMEP
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): My husband and I have been together for 13 years and married for almost five. We have a daughter that turns 3 this week. Our daughter was not planned and truth be told completely unexpected, so I naively thought it would be that easy round 2. I am the director at a childcare facility which keeps me busy!
Ages (you and SO): 32
How many months have you been TTC?: Starting now
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Not sure how effective temping will be this time around, because I work night shift and do a split sleep schedule. We're easing into this, so right now I'm just tracking with FF, CM, and other body cues.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): DS is 17 months. We have a chihuahua/dachshund mix. I'm the executive producer for the morning newscast at a local TV station and my husband is a videographer/editor for a media company. I unfortunately work an overnight schedule, so life can get pretty crazy.
Married: 10.15.16
DS BD: 8.20.17
TTC #2 1.1.19
BFP #2 7.3.19
EDD #2 3.13.20
Ages: me: 29, husband: 36
TTC: 24 months, on and off. This is round 2 of Femara with a fertility specialist
WAYDTGKU: Home OPK with Femara, on round two, plus mid cycle sonograms
about me: DH and I have been married a little over 2 years and have been TTC the whole time. I have PCOS, so this is that much more challenging. I work for Amazon which is both fun and hectic. Hubby and I are coffee lovers (decaf now!) and love our city life...just him and me and ready to have baby make 3!
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
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
Ages (you and SO): 32 and 33
How many months have you been TTC?: we just started our second month
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: temping, opks, FF
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I was benched all of 2018 for back problems. I was on here for a few months but I decided to take a break from TB. I wanted to focus on what I did have instead of focusing on what I couldn't do. DH and I have an almost 3 y/o son. My interests includes paper crafts, disney parks, corgis, and party planning.
How many months have you been TTC?: 18 months
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Finally diagnosed with PCOS. Femera for 5 months. First IUI w/trigger on January 25th.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I am a teacher and my husband is in sales. We love to travel (aka me mooching off his business trips) and spend time at home. We have a 4 year old pup who is very demanding of our time. He truly is the baby... at the moment. Right now, along with teaching, I am working on my masters and trying to keep my mind off TTC - obviously not working!
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
Just getting started, NTNP
WAYDTGKU: temping, PNV, prenatal diet from Dr. Lu getting ready to get pregnant book, working on weight loss from first pregnancy (DS 21 months)
About Me: I did a lot of lurking when ttgp in 2016. I’m kind of shy/anxious and never joined in, but I credit this forum with leading me to TCOYF which helped me sort out my 75-90 day cycles (and really taught me everything I should have known about my body 15 years ago) and advocate for testing for a pcos dx. However, after giving birth to my son in 2017, I now have totally regular 30 day cycles, which no one can explain. I’m relieved though, and hoping it will make this attempt easier. I’m looking forward to participating and offering support to others on the ttgp journey.
I did used to be on TTGP ages ago under a different SN. I feel like I need some more support right now as I'm going to be TTCAL soon.
Ages (you and SO): 33
How many months have you been TTC?: It's been a long journey so far. Over a year of TTC between late 2015 and early 2017. Started fertility treatments in early 2017 and then there was a bit of a break for awhile and started back up in late 2018.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: right now I’m benched
*TW* I'm going through a MMC right now
But previously I was taking PNV's, VitD, Estrace, Medicated IUI
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):
So I work in Tech Support, I have a 9 yr old beagle, and an almost 5 yr old son. As the SN suggests I'm a huge Star Wars fan. I like coffee, video games, my newest hobby is knitting. I'm a bit of a homebody.
TTC#1 - March 2013
BFP 8/9/13 - EDD 4/14/14 - DS born 4/23/14
TTC#2 November 2015
Dx: Secondary IF June 2016
Medicated IUI cycle#1- Clomid+IUI -1/15/17 -BFN
Break Mid 2017 - Resumed TTC December 2018
"She believed she could so she did..."
Medicated IUI cycle#2- Femara 5mg+IUI 12/22/18 - BFP 1/4/19 - MMC 2/1/19
Saline Sono 3/15/19 - All Clear!
Medicated IUI cycle#3- Femara 7.5mg+IUI 3/28/19-BFN
Medicated IUI cycle#4- Femara 5mg+Gonal F 50iu+IUI 4/27/19- BFP 5/11/19 - MMC 6/12/19 - D&C 6/14/19-
Incomplete M/C Repeat D&C - 7/3/19 -Testing concluded baby was genetically normal
Dx: Unexplained RPL July 2019 - Tested + as carrier for Usher Syndrome & Familial Mediterranean Fever
Saline Sono 8/7/19 - Mostly Clear! All systems go for IVF#1
But will need a repeat Saline Sono between ER and FET
IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol - 8/17/19
ER#1 8/27/19 - 12R, 6F, 4 biopsied+frozen! (3d5blasts + 1d6blast)- 2 PGS normal embabies!
Saline Sono 9/13/19 - All Clear! Onto FET Prep#1
FET#1 - 4AA -10/4/19 - BFP 10/14/19 - EDD - 6/21/20 -Beta#1-10dp5dt- 379 Beta#2-12dp5dt- 1007 Beta#3-14dp5dt- 2844
DD born 6/15/20
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
I have heard of this, actually. This is second hand, so make of it what you will. A couple relatives of mine see a holistic/functional medicine women's health MD for whatever issues they have. One of these relatives was trying to get pregnant. This doctor told her he does see this. Not all the time, of course, but often enough to be noticeable and more than a one-off fluke where a woman will have a baby, and it's almost a "reset" for their body and issues they had in the past fade or disappear. It's interesting!
How many months have you been TTC?: 5?
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: right now benched/in limbo, so-- taking care of myself & taking a pre-natal.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I two sweet dogs along w/ a very loving, talented DH, who is a restoration carpenter. i am a PhD candidate in Louisiana, graduating this summer, currently finishing up my dissertation. I am so close to done, it is frustrating to not be able to walk this May. I love... warm weather, soup, journaling, puzzles, reading, recommending books, my doggies, my family (i have fairly big mostly very close fams on both sides in the northeast whom it is hard to be away from), NFL football (& i am looking forward to March Madness), all things Philadelphia (lived there for 6 years) & New Orleans (currently live 2 hours away). i love music and NPR and Netflix/binge-watching tv. i try to drink enough water every day and usually fail. sometimes i do yoga in my living room. i am a poet and i run a literary journal and i draw a tarot card for guidance every day most days. i teach 2 university-level classes in research writing and american lit with my assistantship, and i love teaching (scheduled my surgery for a friday so i didnt have to miss a day...)
*tw* losses
(my laptop is sick, so i have been having to use MH's ipad, so, as someone who loves grammar, i must apologize for any and all typos!)
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
Ages (you and SO): I'll be 32 in April, my husband is 28.
How many months have you been TTC?: We're starting month number 6.
What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: I struggled with anxiety and get stressed really easily, so my ob-gyn recommended playing things low-key for the first 6 months or so. So, not currently temping but thinking about starting soon. I track my periods on my FitBit app, which supposedly estimates ovulation days. Also, trying to lose some weight and get healthier with regular exercise and watching my diet.
Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.):
Husband and I have been married for a year and a half, I went off birth control right around our first anniversary. No human kiddos, but two rescued furbabies we adore -- a 3 yo Shepherd-Husky & a 1.5 yo Shepherd-Pitt. Husband and I both work in social services. I started a new job in September, in large part to have a more stable work schedule to accommodate a future family.