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Month/Cycle:
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R:
CS/Q:
TWBFP 6/3/19 EDD 2/14/20 BFP 4/15/21 EDD 12/20/21
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Re: WTO Tuesday 4.16
Month/Cycle: 9/9
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: Mobile bumping so I’ll probably forget everything. Taking Metformin, Armour, Vitex, Prenatal, FighterDiet Fight or Flight, Vitamins B, C, D, Kelp, Calcium
R/R: Currently in bed trying to rev myself up to go lift! C’mon Brookert! Hoping the rainy clouds break a bit today because I would like to take walks on my breaks!
CS/Q: The dot is singing “Lonely” by “Akon”. I feel old lol
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@brookert615 I hope the weather gets better so you can walk today!
Month/Cycle: 9/8(third cycle AL)
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: Prenatal vitamins, tracking with Fertility Friend, temping, OPKs, fertility tea, cutting down on alcohol and generally making healthy choices
R/R: It's a nice sunny day! DH and I are going to take our dog for a nice, long walk today. I'm also about to go make Greek yogurt bagels for breakfast which I am excited about.
CS/Q: 😡😡😡 Huge temp drop again. I was so sure O was on Sunday! I had EWCM yesterday morning, but it completely dried up in the afternoon. I was really cold when I woke up this morning, so I don't know if that had any affect.
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: BCP, PNV, vitamin D, IVF next cycle
R/R: rain rain rain. I think this is only supposed to last this morning. Man it looks so gloomy.... And we had such a nice sunny day yesterday. Also my cat is very interested in outside right now. Good luck getting down cat. She's jumped onto our headboard before while we're still in bed and then will come crashing down on our faces. Not pleasant, but it's a rare occurrence.
CS/Q: nope
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 indefinitely
@emeraldduchess Sorry about the temp drop. Is it normal for you to O this late in your cycle? Maybe wine + cold room messed up your chart and you've already o'd?
@inthewoods23 Ha! Love the cat photo. She knows your faces are there to break her fall 😂
Month/Cycle: 19/11
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: All the things, plus Follistim, IUI, and progesterone.
R/R: I triggered last night, so I'm done with all my injections! IUI tomorrow. Also, I work a shorter day today, so I'm in a pretty good mood today
CS/Q: nope
ETA: Google answered my question
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU:
-Keeping an eye on ovulation window, no contraception, sperm-friendly lubricant (Pre-Seed), staying healthy in general (working out, hiking, eating healthier), pre-natal vitamins, avoiding unnecessary chemicals/nasties in environment/food/pharms.
-In terms of eating healthier, I've been adding in lots of extra fruits, vegetables (particularly greens and cruciferous ones), hemp hearts, sesame seeds, cacao powder, and olive/avocado oils.
-I also have a very low caffeine intake (and I already don't drink alcohol or smoke).
-I started a TTC journal (handwritten), so that has been helping me cope with some of the stress!
R/R: AF is on her way out, so I'm a happy lady! I'm off to do cardio in the next hour.
CS/Q: nupe
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
To answer your question, since I have been temping, O has been between CD16 and CD20.
TW
@inthewoods23 So much rain! Too funny about your cat!
@ruby696 Good luck with your IUI tomorrow!
@flowntheloop Glad AF is going away!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@emeraldduchess - Yum! Greek yogurt bagels sound amazing! Maybe you'll get another rise tomorrow.
@inthewoods23 - Ugh, go away rain. I just want nice weather for Easter!
@ruby696 - FX for the IUI tomorrow!!
@flowntheloop - Yay no more AF!
Month/Cycle: 12/12
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CM, PNV, baby aspirin, B6, B-complex, no caffeine or alcohol, HIO (hopefully getting tested for progesterone this cycle, and DH's SA)
R/R: DH has been working late last week and this week, which means the evenings are a little lonely, but I also can watch whatever I want on tv. I just finished Hanna on Amazon Prime, and I'm finishing up Mrs. Maisel, so I need a new show to watch. Suggestions?
CS/Q: not yet
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
@puppylove8910 thanks! DH and I are both off work this week, so I know we have the energy. I just worry about sperm count/health/maturity and egg quality.
@flowntheloop glad AF is packing up to go. She ruins all the fun.
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
@all you folks with rain - ugh, sorry. We had all the nastiness here all weekend, and it's finally sunny now!!
@emeraldduchess : so, so, so frustrating!!! hope O shows soon!
Month/Cycle: 11/9
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: letrozole, BBT, OPK
R/R: have been neglecting the boards recently - needed to step away for a few days. Probably will be a little quieter this cycle as I've been feeling a bit down about everything. But I still love all my bumpie ladies!!
CS/Q: nothing to see, haven't restarted temping yet this cycle. (But did buy a new battery for my BBT!)
@ruby696 yay for IUI tomorrow - GL & FX for you!!
@brookert615 hope you make it to the gym after work now - that's my plan
@inthewoods23 aw your kitty
@emeraldduchess not to stoke your anxieties about late O, but I've had an OB & my RE make comments about later O not being ideal for getting KU, but it was mentioned in passing and never really addressed outside of me taking letrozole. They did say though that a CD18 O is TOTALLY normal, which is where I was usually landing.
@flowntheloop hope you got cardio in! Glad AF is almost gone
@marebear15 Schitts Creek? Lol I'm watching it now and I do actually lol at it.
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: letrozole & progesterone
R/R: The HIO will commence either tonight or tomorrow - but I got a big ol' 22mm waiting to pop. last time it happened when it got to about 28/29mm, so it's soon - RE appt on Friday to confirm if it happened.
CS/Q: nope
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@emeraldduchess FX your temps are just off or that you O tomorrow. My O date is usually between day 16-19, too. Makes for such a long feeling cycle.
@chichiphin Good luck this week!!
@lcking82 I took the weekend off from bumping for the same reasons. Sometimes we just need a break. We'll be around when you feel like joining in again.
@ruby696 I hate this never-ending WTO. Of course the TWW is even harder.
Edit: add to comment
Month/Cycle: 10/1 AL
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: AF just arrived (finally), so technically nothing yet, but I'll be temping, OPKs, Preseed, softcups, SMEP/EOD, prenatals, and probably being a crazy person along the way.
R/R: So relieved to be off the bench, but also kind of terrified.
**TW: PG and loss
CS/Q: Nothing yet.
ETA more things I'm DTGKU plus miswording
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
@emeraldduchess I haven't seen Dr. Quinn since like 1999, blast from the past! I asked once in CS/Q whether the weather had an effect on temps, and I was told yes--if it's super hot or cold in the house, your temps, no matter how you're temping, can be affected. Also, FF has a "tidbit" I read to that affect as well? I think? I guess that's why we HAVE FF though haha. If our temps were "normal," every cycle, we'd always be able to tell when we O'd ourselves... Anyway, sorry for the frustration.
@lcking82 we are happy to have you here when you can be here, but the most important thing is taking care of yrself, and I get that.
@ruby696 I also feel like we need to start watching that show now!
Month/Cycle: 7/3AL
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: currently: green tea, maca (sometimes), RLT, eating/living clean & healthy, PNV, COQ10, omega3s, VitD, making DH take his vitamins... eventually: ff, bbt, opk, hio, cm, etc.
R/R: Really unproductive day yesterday, as I got sucked into watching Notre Dame burn for a few hours. Today, I am hoping will be more productive. Funny story: we have been leaving the back door open w/ this screen thing to keep bugs out so the dogs can go in & out & the elder doggie brought us a present last night--a dead possum!
CS/Q: n/a
@emeraldduchess Tell me more about this Greek yogurt bagel you speak of!
@inthewoods23 A cat to the face sounds like a very rude awakening.
@ruby696 Hooray for being done with injections! I hope your IUI goes great!!!
@flowntheloop I feel healthier just from reading your post! That's a lot of hard work! Great job!
@marebear15 If you're looking for feel good, I have Queer Eye and Grace & Frankie on my list when I'm watching solo. I also want to watch Working Moms, but haven't yet.
@lcking82 Sorry you're feeling down, but happy to have you here as much or as little as you feel up to!
@chichiphin Get it, girl! Good luck at your RE on Fri!
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
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
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
@kagesstarshroom Oh no! Not a dead possum! Pupper probably thought he made you proud lol.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
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 indefinitely
Eta: spelling
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 think part of the nervousness is that it's not in a usual place to get a shot or pricked. And I also seem to have some kind of sensitivity in that area that radiates to neighboring areas which seems to happen most when I get a sense of arousal. It's weird to explain but I was telling myself it would hurt more than it did. I think I'm less nervous about all the stims in the stomach area since I can see it and my stupid fat will protect me... Fat is easier than muscle right?
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 indefinitely
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
@puppylove8910 thank you for the encouragement.
Got a super-dark OPK today, so we'll see. 🤞🤞🤞
@kagesstarshroom It's been really helpful for me to just write something down every day. Helps me process all of the crazy emotions involved with TTC. Also, [spoiler] I thought it would be an educational and empowering heirloom to hand down to a daughter or daughter-in-law one day (if it ever happens, that is)[/spoiler]
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
Hope everyone else is done with the rain for today!
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 indefinitely
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: Acupuncture, BBT, CM tracking, HIO 2 days on, one day off, Pre Seed internally.
R/R: I'm 99% sure I'm 1 DPO today, but I won't move over to the TWW until I can confirm my temps with FF. If I am 1 DPO then our timing was -3, -2, O. The plan is to HIO one more time this evening and that'll be it for FW!
CS/Q:
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020