Trying to Get Pregnant

TWW Friday 3/8

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*TW* History
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 B) | 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 ended due to filing divorce

**New relationship starting May 2024**

Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
Its Gonna Be May GIFs  Tenor

Re: TWW Friday 3/8

  • Month/Cycle: 4/3

    CD/DPO: 28/8

    Timing: not good enough I guess

    Typical LP length: 12, it has been 8 and 10 lately

    Testing: nope

    R/R: Got my hopes up. I ovulated the exact same date as this month two years ago and that had a happy ending. 

    CS/Q: temp dropped below the cover line... I feel defeated and a bit crampy. At least it’s Friday. 
    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*

    Me: 36 DH 35 
    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
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  • @inthewoods23 I don’t get kids and their logic. Like, that is the point and now you are alone? Obviously, getting hit by a car is nbd.
  • Month/Cycle: 2/2

    CD/DPO: 22/7 

    Timing: Eh

    Typical LP length: 12 (predicted on FF this cycle)

    Testing: Not hopeful enough for that

    R/R: Glad it's the weekend! Restoration team is working on our kitchen, so our house is a disaster! Our stove, dishwasher and fridge are moved into our dining area, so it's nearly impossible to eat at home right now.
    My parents are in town, so hopefully we can find some fun things to do this weekend to stay out of the house.

    CS/Q: First month back to temping and tracking. I didn't get a temp jump until day 19, but FF estimated O at day 15. I also usually temp after about 4 hrs of sleep, so I'm not sure how reliable it is. We shall see. 
    Me: 33 DH: 33
    Married: 10.15.16
    BFP: 12.24.16
    DS BD: 8.20.17
    TTC #2 1.1.19
    BFP #2 7.3.19
    EDD #2 3.13.20
  • @begging4abump my parents live a half mile back into the woods so bagging up leaves was never a thing growing up. We just blew it into the trees. This is our first spot renting where we need to clean up the yard and I’m already over it. I’m absolutely willing to pay someone next year to do it for me instead. Sorry about dh dropping that bomb. I had to tell dh that I just don’t care to hear the news, and if that makes me look like a b, I’m just fine with it. As for the person in the grocery store, I’ve used the same response. It’s so rude and none of their business. Hopefully they learn to mind their own.
  • NYTino24NYTino24 member
    edited March 2019
    @begging4abump WTF to that person?! MYOB! That’s why I like self-check out. I can deal with the annoyingly loud machine yelling at me, but not nosy people judging my purchases!

    It’s birthday season, so we have a party to go to and then we are celebrating my birthday, MIL’s, and 2 nephews after. My 4 sisters and I are all March / April bdays and I just listed DH’s side. Add in my college thinking it was funny to give people roommates with birthdays on the same day (and sometimes the same name!) and my entire floor had birthdays close together.... so it’s a very busy time of year!

    @kbrown2385 I agree that I think you ovulated. Holy crap to those leaves! One of my new house requirements is trees far away on the perimeter where I don’t have to deal with most of them. Right now we have  few off from neighbors’ property on each corner and we have to deal with their leaves in our yard. 

    @inthewoods23 Ahhh kids think they’re invincible until something happens to prove to them that they’re not. Hopefully it won’t be too late for him. 

    @MrsVP614 Have fun with your parents! I hope they aren’t staying with you during your renovation!

    @holly321 I hope your hair looks amazing!
    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*

    Me: 36 DH 35 
    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
  • Month/Cycle: 4 AL

    CD/DPO: 20/3

    Timing: Good

    Typical LP length: 12/13

    Testing: 9 dpo

    R/R:  Happy Friday!!  After a painfully long week, I am looking forward to the weekend. 

    CS/Q: nada 
  • @NYTino24 ugh I'm so sorry, girl!
    @holly321 yes for hair appointments!!! I hope you get to relax while you get it done and enjoy being pampered a bit.  You deserve it!
    @inthewoods23 Teenagers are the WORST!! 
    @kbrown2385 we had someone do our leaves this year and it was the best thing!  It can be pretty dang pricey but it was money well spent lol
    @MrsVP614 Hang in there during the restoration period... it will be pretty crazy and chaotic for a bit but the end result will be so worth it!  Just keep thinking about the finished product!
    @kerco925 this week was painfully long!  TGIF!

    Month/Cycle: 6/4 (AL)

    CD/DPO: 18 / 2 or 3 DPO

    Timing: Not feeling confident in it at all.

    Typical LP length: 

    Testing:Nope - I'll be WFAF

    R/R: I'm in such a grumpy mood.  It started last night out of no where and I thought it would go away overnight but apparently not, as I woke up feeling the same way.  I guess it's just my hormone levels dropping after O meaning that this cycle probably won't be it for us.  :(

    CS/Q: What are crosshairs?!  I know it has to do with FF and temping, which I don't do, but I've been wondering what it means for quite sometime now LOL
    Our TTC Journey
    TTC #1: May 2011
    BFP: 10/27/2011 |  EDD: 6/30/12
    DS born 6/28/12 via C/S 3 

    TTC #2: September 2018
    Me: 36 | DH: 39
    Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
    BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
    July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
    August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
    9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) =  BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
    10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
    11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
    3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
    11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay. <3

  • @marebear15, that’s scary about your sister.  Hopefully the condition is controllable to avoid future issues.   I hope you guys plan a fun trip!

    @kpearse99 I hope your mood improves and is not a sign of impending O.

    @begging4abump, I do know about override, but I am indeed crazy and prefer my method since it looks better, because that means anything.  Insert eye roll.  also, I can’t imagine asking a stranger at a store when they plan to have children.
  • @kbrown2385 of course it's the same kid!
    *TW* History
    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 B) | 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 ended due to filing divorce

    **New relationship starting May 2024**

    Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
    Its Gonna Be May GIFs  Tenor
  • @NYTino24 Sorry about yr temp drop!

    @holly321 Did you redo it bc you normally O around day 10? Also I hope you enjoy your hair appt even if it takes awhile. Self-care! So Important!

    @inthewoods23 Fearlessness is a such a teenager thing! I do not envy you for having to work with them, but someone has to so THANK YOU.

    @kbrown2385 Glad you got those leaves off your hands! But hiring someone next time sounds gooood. Also, yup, that looks like FF is about to tell you like 2-3 days after like usual that you O'd! Welcome to TWW.

    @MrsVP614 MH sleeps sooooo badly that I wake up every few hours, so I am never really sure how that affects my temps exactly, though I know it's bad--however, I am still able to use my temps to detect O, etc., because of the patterns that they make. I hope that helps you feel better about yr after-4-hours temp. Mine's usually like after 2-3, though when I wake up it's never for too too long, I guess? It's frustrating.

    @marebear15 That's a lot of sisters, wow! I'm glad you had a lot of fun. =)

    AFM:

    Month/Cycle: 6/4/1AL

    CD/DPO: 29/8

    Timing: n/a

    Typical LP length: 14-15 days i think

    Testing: n/a

    R/R: I think I have a yeast infection? So boo on that. Also, I was sick for a week & then congested for ~3 weeks w/ this nasty cough, so I was avoiding dairy & now... I think I made myself lactose intolerant? I just googled it to make sure I wasn't crazy...and Dr. Google agrees it's possible. -_- / I ordered a "Queen's Delight" supplement from a small biz farm in MA w/ royal jelly, propolis, & bee pollen--their website explained why they package the royal jelly the way they do as compared to raw-- and it came in the mail today (super fast considering I paid the lowest shipping!) w/ a whole bunch of hard candies made w/ their honey-- so cute! 

    CS/Q: Rocky road over here-- I was benched this semester (lol I am keeping that-- I am such a teacher--) I MEAN CYCLE, so AF coming will be sort of a relief bc we get to move fwd & decide what to do for the next cycle. I am feeling a bit crampy--maybe just my ibs tho? And CD29 is normally a spotting/CD1 for me? But at the same time, I know having a longer rather than a shorter luteal phase is better, sooo hoping AF holds out a bit longer. Anyway, here she is! 


  • @lcking82 All it takes is once! I am rooting for you--yr chart looks good, even considering that some (ever-important) dog-snuggling I hear took place. I'm glad yr temping during TWW so you can see how that pans out for you. I'm hoping you go triphastic.
  • Month/Cycle: 10/7/2 AL

    CD/DPO: 18/7

    Timing: Lame

    Typical LP length: 10-13

    Testing: Starting this Sunday

    R/R: A rave to make up for my rant yesterday: My hematologist and regular doctor have been amazingly supportive throughout this process, whereas I felt less support from my OB & RE. Thank goodness for advocates! 

    CS/Q: My chart is making me get a little hopeful, but I have zero symptoms and my logic is also blaming the addition of the progesterone (that I keep talking about) for the temps. Has anyone experienced noticeably different or higher temps on progesterone? 




  • @keikilove:  your beautiful curve continues.  While I haven't been on Progesterone, it does seem to make sense that your temps might be higher with the added boost?  Remind me - why do you see a hematologist?  (if not too personal)... I'm glad you have supportive members in your healthcare team, although ideally your RE and OB would be, too.
  • @NYTino24 Sorry about your temp drop!  I hope that you find a way to be good to yourself today.

    @holly321 Sorry about the BFN.  Hope your hair appt made you feel better today!

    @inthewoods23 FX for you lady.  And anyone dealing with lots of kids/teenagers deserves an award.  Kudos to you!

    @kbrown2385 that is far too many leaves!! I hate doing the leaves, and would totally hire someone next year.

    @MrsVP614 hope the kitchen renovations won't take too long!  We've been there, done that!  I was doing a metabolic reset cleanse during the middle of ours- I bought a bunch of to go containers so I could still make my food, but it was crazy.  I was SOOOOO glad to have our kitchen back!

    @begging4abump  Sorry about that awkward and rude interaction with the stranger.....People are just so clueless....however, I've been in that person's shoes and totally put my foot in my mouth a time or two- not even thinking about it.  We are all human-  and some people are really just clueless.....but it still hurts, and I can recognize that.

    @kpearse99 Sorry about your mood- hopefully it has or will improve over the weekend.  I'm a huge advocate for working out!! It makes such a major impact on my mental and emotional state of mind. 

    @marebear15  good timing for you this month!! And I'm so glad you were able to spend that time with your sisters.  I miss my sisters terribly- and they are only about 3 hours drive away.....I was talking to my little sister everyday on the phone after work but since I changed jobs- we have different hours- and It's not as convenient as was before.  I miss that.  Miss my sister!!!

    @kagesstarshroom  Sorry about the yeast infection and the being sick!! Not fun!! I can relate to AF coming as being a relief and a sign you can finally start moving forward.  Hugs to you.

    @lcking82 snuggly dogs in bed are the best!! Our dog sleeps on my right hip- almost every night.  At least that is how we start off.  It's been that way for years.  And sorry you aren't feeling well!!

    @keikilove Glad that you feel supported from someone on your medical team and have people who are willing to hear you out!!  We often know our bodies best!! And I'm so sorry that you've had to go through all that you have.  Hugs girl!!

    Month/Cycle:  4/4 (1 AL)

    CD/DPO:  CD 20/6 DPO -  although this is yet to be determined I think- so I need some input ladies!!

    Timing:  potentially good- could have been better.....although we did HIO 2 x back to back on CD 14.....our house guest was gone for Friday and Saturday afternoon.

    Typical LP length:   13  days

    Testing:  no plans to test- waiting on temp drop I believe- I can't handle multiple BFN's

    R/R:  I've given lots of info in all my other details!  I had an issue with my CB advanced test- and I'm SOOOOO glad that someone else mentioned that the tester themselves "die" because I had no clue that this happened.....Also glad that you ladies encouraged and educated me to use the tester again when I was heavily debating it because I maybe would have completely missed ANY chances we had- then again- who knows what is actually going this month.  I was using the wondfo type OPKs as well as the CB advanced pretty much from when I started using them this go round- and using the wondfo's 2 x a day.  I was pretty sure I saw a pretty significant 2nd line on the wondfo around CD 12- but I really thought that was impossible.....I don't think I was testing multiple times a day yet on CD 12 either.  Well- then got the blank on the CB.  You ladies encouraged me to use them again the next day vs skipping a day on CD 13- got a solid smiley I'm pretty sure on CD 14.  Well then the stupid tester unit itself died on CD 15......got a new one that day- however it was late at night- but I did use it- and got blanks.  I used it 2 x because i assumed I get a blank one being it was a new test "unit".  But both were blank circles.  If I put a negative OPK on CD 16- FF has my O date on CD 14.  If I put nothing in the OPK spot on CD 16- FF changes O date to CD 16- based on my temps......I'm trying really hard not to really think too far into any of this- or get worked up about it- but FF is also saying weird stuff about expected CD 1 and when to test- the days are one day apart- which i'm pretty sure it hasn't done before??? I'm over it.  But would love ya'lls input on what you think.  I'm PRETTY sure that the wandfo OPKS were negative on CD 16- so I really think CD 14 is accurate.  Early- but I think more accurate than CD 16.

    CS/Q:   Oh- whoops-........see my R/R- and pretty please with sugar on top- look at my chart
  • @MNturnsVA the cb dying sounds so frustrating! Ugh! I’m no expert at these charts. I’ve found that cm helps out when trying to make these tough calls. Cd16 would be my guess unless you are sure you saw a positive opk earlier. Is there any reason that your cd11-13 temps would have been really high? The good news is that your timing is good either way!
  • @MNturnsVA Whoa, nice job on the tagging! And thank you so much for your virtual hugs.❤️

    As for your chart question, I agree w @begging4abump re: what frustration! & chart cervical mucus if you can. CD 14 looks right to me, but I’m also really curious as to whether you tried a wondfo on CD15?  Also, is it possible for the new CB to give a blank at first because it doesn’t have any prior data to go off of so it’s setting a baseline with your first readings? (I’m totally guessing here, I’ve never used that kind. It’s a dumb question if it legit just looks for LH.) Because here’s another scenario: if the H you saw on CD14 was High, and the day 15 you didn’t really get to record was Peak (say, in the morning), you could’ve ovulated on CD15 or 16. I always have a temp drop the day before ovulation which is why I’m proposing this possibility. 

    Oooor, what if the positive you saw on CD12 really was High, and sometime that night or next morning was maybe a Peak, and then nothing on OPK strip the next day because you were O on CD14? But that theory doesn’t line up w your CB detector. Sorry if I’m only adding confusion! 

    Also, totally aside, but there are 2 free apps that will interpret your OPK sticks in an instant with a quick picture taken on your phone. You can literally get a number rating LH intensity, and watch your numbers increase each day so you don’t have to guess how much “more positive” each stick is from one day to the next. These apps are Femometer and Premom. There are probably others out there too but these are the ones I use. Good luck, hope your timing was great! 
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