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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: TWW Monday 4/1
CD/DPO: 24/4
Timing: -3
Typical LP length: lately 8 or 10
Testing: nope
R/R: I’m so upset with this crappy timing with all that I am doing to TTGP. DH needs to step it up. At least my temp is staying up so far. At least I have an appointment with my new OB in a few weeks. Everyone around me is TTC and having lots of success, which is great for them...
CS/Q: nope
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: 20/6
Timing: decent
Typical LP length: 12-13 days
Testing: sometime this weekend
R/R: taking my cat to the vet for her yearly checkup. She's pretty good about getting placed in her carrier which is nice so I don't have to worry about time and being late.
CS/Q: looking good
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@inthewoods23: your cat will go in carrier easily?!?! That’s a miracle!!
Month/Cycle: 11/8
CD/DPO: 18/4
Timing: -2, O
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: still debating - likely dependent on temps. I’m traveling next week, and kind of want to wait til after trip (if AF - due while on trip) doesn’t show. But- this trip is a work conference with a nice cocktail party I’d like to drink at, so...
R/R: none really. Last week sucked at work, so I’m gonna try and have a better week this time.
CS/Q: crosshairs!
@inthewoods23 That is awesome that your kitty is good with travelling!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 15/4
Timing: -5, -4, -3, 0 (x2), 2, 3 {Probably not spot on as I don't due any ovulation testing and I'm just basing this on cervical mucus consistency.}
Typical LP length: no idea
Testing: nope
R/R: This very stressful month is starting to catch up with me, and I'm worried that a fibromyalgia flareup is imminent. I'm feeling extra exhausted this morning (after plenty of sleep) and my skin is really sensitive to the touch. Already starting to feel some muscle spasms in my usual problem areas. Going to try to take it easy today (maybe I'll do some light yoga) if possible.
CS/Q: nope
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
@NYTino24 It's frustrating trying to time it every month. Sorry you're having a crap day. Hopefully you like your new OB!
@Icking82 I wish I had the patience to even consider not testing! Hopefully you can enjoy the cocktail party.
@flowntheloop That sounds painful
I hope you can get ahead of it before a bad flareup.
Month/Cycle: TTC since June 2017
CD/DPO: Four days past transfer, so 9DPOish
Timing: n/a
Testing: I'll start tomorrow....
R/R: I'm crampy and sore, so that isn't helping my mood.
@inthewoods23 I’m also impressed your cat is good at going in the carrier!
@lcking82 hope this week is better!
@flowntheloop ugh I’m sorry, that sounds rough. Hope it doesn’t turn into a full blown flare up.
@bakerstreetboys FX for you!!!
Month/Cycle: 18
CD/DPO: 26/13
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14-15
Testing: bfn this morning. Cue your shock
R/R: see the above, I had abnormal spotting yesterday and allowed myself to get caught up in stupid hope. At least it happened on Monday which is typically a bad day anyway (100% because of my attitude, now I’m just salty AF). And I’m mourning the fact this was our last cycle to get KU naturally but I guess I’m just not one of the lucky ones who can! Feeling sorry for myself, party of 1.
CS/Q: no
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So sorry you are crampy! I like to turn myself into a burrito when I'm cramping!
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Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
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Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
@inthewoods23 Hope things go well at your cat’s checkup!
@lcking82 Hope this is a better week for you!
@flowntheloop Hope this doesn’t turn out to be a flare up. That sounds awful
@bakerstreetboys Sorry you’re feeling crampy and sore. Keeping FX for you tomorrow!
Month/Cycle: 7/7
CD/DPO: 31/11
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 11-13 days
Testing: BFN
R/R: Going shopping with my mom today so hopefully that helps my mood a little. I’m debating telling her about TTGP since I think I could use the support of one more person. So far only my best friend knows. I just never know how people are going to respond and it makes me a little wary about bringing it up- even though she’s always been a great support with other things.
CS/Q: Starting to trend down now
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!
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!
@misshelen86 I would say tell your mom if you all have a close relationship. I was nervous to tell my mom but she has been cool about it other than always trying to be annoyingly positive 😂 sorry for your BFN as well. We have an RE appointment this Friday so we’ll see!
Sounds like a lovely day. Enjoy your time with your mother
I haven't told anyone but a few very close friends (more like family to be honest), so I know what you mean about wishing you could share with certain people. I'm hesitant to bring it up to anyone (including my older sister, mother, and mother-in-law), as I have no idea how successful I will be in my endeavor. I also don't know how they will react (as I'm 35+ and I think many of them aren't expecting this from me).
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
CD/DPO: 17 / 2dpiui
Timing: Good hopefully
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: too early
R/R: DH has the day off today so excited to get to spend some extra time together. IUI's went well I think. I was told I have a cervical polyp so I'm going to need to contact my OB to see if I can have that removed.
CS/Q: nope.
@inthewoods23 - Hope your cat is in perfect health!
@lcking82 - I'd take a few tests on the trip just to be sure. But more for peace of mind than anything else. Plus, if it is a BFN, you have plenty of distractions around you.
@flowntheloop - I decided not to track this cycle, but it's amazing what you can track just through CM.
@b_1029 - All the hugs this morning. As for hope, I think that's the only thing that keeps us human during this torturous process. Without the hope and despair, we would just be emotionless shells of ourselves. I recently read this poem and I can't remember the exact words, but it said something like, "For so many years I longed to be strong and to let nothing move me. And now, after facing trials for so many years, I've become unmovable and I long for something to move me." As much as hope hurts, feeling something is better than feeling nothing.
@misshelen86 - I told my mom awhile ago, just so she knew. She's not the best shoulder to cry, however, she did try for 13 months for me, so she knows a little of the pain.
AFM, I'm fairly certain that I O'd sometime last week, and AF is due somewhere between this Saturday and next Wednesday. So if no AF by then, then I'll test.
I posted on Facebook an image that said, "1 in 4 have miscarriage, 1 in 8 struggle with infertility, pregnancy on April 1st is not a joke" and a ton of people liked and shared it. I've opened up about my miscarriage, but haven't said anything about infertility, so it was comforting to know that other people either share the same struggles, or simply empathize enough to repost something.
A coworker brought a box of donuts to work, but it had a veggie tray in it! He hid the real donuts in the cabinet, so it was still a good Monday morning!
@marebear15 I'm so glad that people were receptive to your post! I posted the same thing on my instagram story last night! One of DH's friend's wives put it on her story too, so I felt like I did something, haha. I am planning on posting something during national IF week at the end of April assuming that DH is ok with it, that would essentially be us "coming out". Also, I really like that line - thank you for sharing
@flowntheloop Crossing F&T that you can get some rest and don't have a bad flare up.
@bakerstreetboys Sorry you are crampy and sore. I am the same, as well as hormonal. I hope the next few days go quickly for both of us!
@b_1029 I'm so sorry. I do think false hope makes it much harder, but it is hard when it feels like your body is betraying you with false messages. Good luck at your next RE appointment!
@misshelen86 Enjoy your time with your mom today. It is such a tricky decision who to reveal to. I wish we had a crystal ball we could look into to see the future, it would make the decision a lot easier.
CD/DPO: 17 / ~6DPO
Timing: O and 2 (tl;dr Realized I am probably a 24 day cycle a little too late)
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Probably on Wednesday
R/R: Crampy, bloated and depressed about timing this month and waiting it out for the next couple of days. I did some retail online shopping and that did help!
CS/Q: Usually I would pop a few Pamprins, but taking medicine for my symptoms while TTC doesn't feel right. I know Tylenol and NSAIDS are said to be safe while pregnant, but it is such a tenuous time. Curious what other people think..
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
@lcking82 sorry about work last week! Sucks when things are rough. And yeah, my cat doesn't struggle too much. Had a little difficulty this morning but her carrier is a soft carrier and was sorta collapsing as I was trying to put her in there.
@flowntheloop sorry to hear you're not feeling well!
@bakerstreetboys so close for testing!!
@b_1029 hope your party is short! We're here for you! ❤️
@misshelen86 sorry for the BFN. Do what feels right to you if you want to tell your mom!
@littleredm I hope your IUI is successful!
@marebear15 how dare someone hide donuts! Lol
As for the cat, she sang the sad song of her people on the car ride there. She's in perfect health and they said her teeth look great! I'm going to credit the dental treats for her teeth, but I'm glad that everything looks good. She's almost 7!
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
@inthewoods23 I hope your cat's appointment goes well. Do you ever have her teeth cleaned? I've done it a couple times and I'm shocked every time at how much it costs.
@lcking82 You have so much more willpower than I do - I wish I could hold out until Sunday but I don't see that happening.
@flowntheloop I hope you're able to take it easy and avoid a bad flareup.
@bakerstreetboys Ugh, hoping so hard that your crampiness is a good sign. FX for tomorrow!!
@b_1029 I'm sorry for the bfn. Hope gets us every. damn. time. I think (hope
@misshelen86 Have a great time with your mom! More support is always a good thing, if you think she'll be excited for you.
@littleredm Fx your IUI is successful! Are you still tracking this month?
@marebear15 I don't know how you have so much self control. I tell myself each month I should wait to test, then I start testing at like 8dpo. Even though I know that nothing would show at 8dpo anyway. Ridiculous.
@bobbyflies2020 I try to stay away from medication/caffeine/alcohol during the TWW, but only because *TW* I've had losses, so now I'm just extra careful. *End TW* But lots of people go about their lives as usual, which is okay too. I think if you don't have a history of issues, you're probably fine.
Month/Cycle: 18/10ish
CD/DPO: 9dpiui/6-7dpo
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 12 days
Testing: Friday probably
R/R: I'm super busy at work this week, which is kind of crappy. But at least the week will go by fast.
CS/Q: Nope
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
@NYTino24 So sorry you're dealing with that! I hear you on everyone else having success.
@inthewoods23 That's awesome your cat cooperates! Too funny about her sad song!
@lcking82 That's tough about the testing, especially when there's a cocktail party! Hopefully this week is way better at work!!!
@flowntheloop So sorry this month is so stressful! Flareups are never fun, hopefully you're body is able to chill out and hopefully it will pass!
@bakerstreetboys Good luck testing! Sorry you're feeling crappy!
@b_1029 So sorry about the BFN and all the feelings that surround it, friend!
@misshelen86 Sorry about the BFN. Enjoy shopping today!!! Are you getting anything special? Maybe it's time to open up to your mom? I just opened up to my mom last cycle and she has been wonderful but now she's always asking how I'm feeling because I pretty much lashed out and was such a salty little girl lol.
@littleredm Hey there CD buddy! Enjoy your time with YH! So happy to hear the IUIs went well!
@marebear15 So glad that your post was taken seriously! Too funny about the veggie tray! I always wanted to do skittles and reeses pieces in a bowl and mess with people lol.
@bobbyflies2020 Sorry you're not feeling so hot. Glad the retail therapy helped!
@ruby696 Hope work goes smoothly even though it is busy!!!
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD/DPO: 17/1 or 2?
Timing: Excellent... I think?
Typical LP length: 9-14ish?
Testing: WFAF... LOL APRIL FOOLS!
R/R: I had such a good weekend with DH. Man, I have such a crush on him lol. He's been super hopeful about this cycle and he's starting to rub off on me with his positive attitude. I just feel so much pressure now! TW
Another rant... some girl posted today (not sure if it's April Fools yet) that they're expecting twins. She's legit the most unhealthy human I've ever met and I kind of been like WTFing about it all day lol.
CS/Q: So just started Vitex, Black Cohosh, RLT this cycle and I think it helped my stubborn ovaries to do something but my temps were kind of funky and I still don't have CH's. Didn't help that I didn't temp while we were staying in a hotel.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
hi! new here, hope I am doing this right!
@NYTino24 ; happy for you to get a new OB, dr's can be so frustrating, hope they will help!
@inthewoods23 cat's are the funniest, you would think mine is being murdered when she goes outside in carrier.
@lcking82 ; tough one, our wedding this weekend was oddly timed, wasn't sure how I would feel about drinking...
@flowntheloop ; I hope you start to feel better
@bakerstreetboys FX for you
@b_1029 i'm sorry, I've had lots of friends in your shoes, sending lots of good vibes your way
@misshelen86 ; i'm in the same boat with telling my mom! it's like do I want another person always wondering!
@littleredm Fx your IUI is successful!
@marebear15 omg the donut/veggie tray is a great prank! I would've laughed super hard
@bobbyflies2020 ; retail therapy is the best!
Month/Cycle: 1/1 - had Mirena for 5.5 yrs, removed in Oct, and between letting my body level itself out and a hefty travel schedule finally feel like now is ok
CD/DPO: well I thought I was being a step ahead using an app and OPK - but I'm learning a lot about temping while reading on here... so I don't know if I'm totally right… CD 21/DPO 7-8
Timing: again, just using Flo app and OPK - but -1 and 0 if I timed correctly
Typical LP length: again, if the app is right... 12-13 days?! I thought I knew what I was doing... but now I'm like oh man, so much to learn. I have a pretty normal 26-28 day cycle, using other symptoms to base O timing on.
Testing: 4/4 is where the FRER calc on their site says
R/R: work has not been what I needed it to be Q1 of the year, I'm in sales which is stressful. So I am hoping Q2 picks up. Went to a wedding this weekend and decided to drink and act like normal... just been feeling super weird. I'm not normally a PMS symptom person, but also like is this all in my head?
CS/Q: - I can't figure out what this abbreviation means, help!? thx!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@inthewoods23 glad your cat is healthy! LOL to the song of her people
@ruby696 that's definitely how I feel right now. Thank you
@brookert615 heyyyy! I laughed at your "salty little girl" comment to misshelen
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@ruby696 I like your optimism about the week going by quickly.
@marebear15 I LOVE that you posted that on facebook. Thank you for doing that. I might steal the idea of posting something like that for today or the future.
@bobbyflies2020 Yay for online shopping!
@misshelen86 I too never know who to tell what in terms of TTGP--it's so hard to know how they are going to react/treat you once they know.
@inthewoods23 Hope the cat check-up goes well!
Month/Cycle: 6/5/2AL
CD/DPO: 17/4
Timing: ff says "good"/yellow light but I disagree & think it wasn't as good as "good."
Typical LP length: 14-15
Testing: idk
R/R: With it being Monday AND the first day of April AND waking up (for the last day) in Pacific time, I have so much to catch up on here, but I'll be happy to do that while I'm waiting for my flight/s today. Great day yesterday with a friend I haven't seen in a while, and then met up with another who I used to work with in NJ. We went thrifting (I bought this AMAZING jacket-- I'll post a pic of it later if anyone wants. it's... kind of outrageous) and drank tea and ate delicious foods and went to the famous bookstore here Powells. Get to see DH & the pups tonight!!!! Hooooray.
CS/Q: O'd two days earlier than I thought I would, which makes this cycle not as much of a bust as I thought it would be! Though my OPKs are giving me "conflicting" results--does anyone know if FF accounts for hyperovulation?
On a side note, she was licking my wrists this morning and I realized that I had spritzed perfume... Is that bad for her? 🤔
@ruby696 never had her teeth cleaned so the treats seem to really work! I know previous visits they've said she had a bit of tartar and recommended brushing. These treats are a win-win I guess since I'm sure she would never want the brushing over the treats.
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@inthewoods23 I literally LOL-ed at your cat’s “song of her people”. I can hear it clearly.😬
@andreamm87 Welcome! Don’t worry, we all started off where you are: amazed that there’s so much to learn about this purposeful TTC journey.
@brookert615 Yay for a great weekend w your DH! Also, your timing looks good even though you’re unsure of what’s funky. Hope it all becomes clear *if* there’s another cycle.
@ruby696 You know I’m right there w you on the impatience for testing. I LOL-ed when you said you tested at 6DPO. I’m like, Aaaahhh, me too! 😆
@bobbyflies2020 & @flowntheloop I am with both of you on being super cautious w meds. I didn’t used to be so careful about alcohol or caffeine or chemicals but *TW* since I’ve experienced losses I am hyper-careful about everything.*End TW*
@marebear15 I’m glad your post was received well, and that workroom treat joke is great! I may have to copy that.
@littleredm & @lcking82 & @bakerstreetboys Praying for all of you that timing was perfect & tests are happy!
@b_1029 & @NYTino24 I’m so so sorry. This is so hard. But don’t ever give up hope.
@misshelen86 I agree with everyone else: confide in your mom if you think she will be a good support.
If I missed anyone I’m sorry-tagging from mobile is hard!
AFM:
Month/Cycle: 11/6/3 AL
CD/DPO: 19/7
Timing: Great!
Typical LP length: 10-13
Testing: Let the crazy begin!
R/R: Rave: My chart is giving me hope! Rant: My chart is giving me hope! Like so many of you have said, I’m nervous to get my hopes up only to have them dashed. It doesn’t help that last month my chart trended up & FF kept giving me a higher & higher likelihood of success, only to stare at stark white BFNs.
CS/Q:
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@keikilove thanks!
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26