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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: TWW Wednesday 7/17
Month/Cycle: 20/21
CD/DPO: 24/11ish
Timing: great
Typical LP length: 14-15
Testing: bfn today
R/R: well I guess I’m not one of the unicorns who gets KU right before they go to the RE, so that’s dumb. I’m honestly starting to doubt I’ll ever see a second line on a test but at least I can always look at the first tri board to see what they look like. As you can tell I’m in a horrid mood- woke up on the wrong side of the bed anyway without the bfn. Just gotta get till 2 pm today when I get to leave work and go to the RE, then I’m not logging on after.
CS/Q: the only shred of hope I have is because most of my higher temps were nights when I was tossing and turning.
Month/Cycle: 2/2 AL
CD/DPO: 23/8
Timing: -2, +1
Typical LP length: 10
Testing: Maybe Saturday if AF isn’t here first (it usually comes in the mornings)
R/R: I vacillate between BSC and mental period prepping. These psychosomatic “pregnancy” symptoms are insane. But also I’m having all my usual PMS and pre-period symptoms. I wish bodies and minds weren’t so ridiculous.
CS/Q:
@b_1029 So sorry about the bfn friend GL at the appointment today!
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!
@tyrion_ Your chart looks great! FX your mental period prepping is a waste of time.
Month/Cycle: 20/
CD/DPO: 10
Timing: A+
Typical LP length: 10-12 days
Testing: Daily. 😕
R/R: Well another BFN today. I was also hoping I'd be a magical unicorn and get KU'd before starting IVF, but either 1) the pee tests are wrong or 2) I'm not a magical unicorn. Lame.
CS/Q: Nope.
Oh @b_1029 you know I was rooting for you to activate your magical unicorn powers. In any case, I hope your appt goes well today. Maybe we can be IUI buddies next cycle.
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
@misshelen86 thank you ❤️
@ruby696 damn it, why can’t we be magical unicorns together?! Sorry for the bfn.
@kiki047 Love it when you lurk me! If you can convince DH to do an IUI then maybe we can be buds! Haha. Thank you ❤️
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
@tyrion_ I feel the same way. I'm continually trying to tell myself I am absolutely NOT KU. However I am also the same girl who passed on the gym steam room last night and didn't take mucinex just in case.... Sigh.
@ruby696 So sorry about the BFN.
Will do my update in a few. I have a rant coming on lol.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
Month/Cycle: 10/10
CD/DPO: 25/9
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 12-14
Testing: Trying to hold out for Friday. We'll see how that goes.
R/R: Brace ladies, this is a rant! So thanks to Prime Day, MH accidentally saw my amazon search history. Normally nbd, but this time he saw I searched for Patriots onesies and was like UM WHY ARE YOU DOING THAT NO, BAD LUCK STOP. Basically, he doesn't even want it in our house. He told me that he does not want anything but me and the test strip. He's so superstitious, so I get it, but I'm majorly bummed. Both of my parents have passed away, so the only person I was going to get to "tell" would have been him. Guess I'll have to hide the baby board book I've already bought....
CS/Q: I almost feel too optimistic when I look at this chart. I really should stop temping, but I can't stop myself. Next cycle I promise I'll give it up as soon as I get CHs.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@tyrion_ I hate the mind-body tricks EVERY DAMN CYCLE.
@ruby696 I'm really sorry you're also not a unicorn. You and @b_1029 both deserve to be the most beautiful of unicorns!
@mvt2003 Awwww, that's sweet but also frustrating. Also, I might stop temping after CHs next cycle to avoid the crippling disappointment when my temps drop like this cycle.
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
@tyrion_ i hear ya with the SS.
@ruby696 - sorry for the BFN. can't we all be unicorns?!
@mvt2003 - is it bad that i find that superstitious nature rather endearing? lol! go pats!
Month/Cycle: 9/9
CD/DPO: 16/7
Timing: -2, -1
Typical LP length: 14d
Testing: hopefully holding out til 10 DPO but realistically 9 all bc of that FRER in my drawer
R/R: a good friend is having her first IUI today. i am so excited and hopeful for her.
CS/Q: nah. spotty temping for me post-O
Married May 2013
BFP #1: 10/14/16 - DD born 6/2017
TTC #2 November 2018 (Mirena removed October 2018 after 1 year)
BFP #2 9/11/19 - EDD 5/24/20 - DD born 5/2020
TTC #3 May 2022 (Mirena removed after almost 2 years)
BFP #3 11/24/23 - EDD 7/30/24
@sevenn You've got more willpower than me! I've been testing daily since 8dpo. Maybe I'm just a glutton for punishment.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
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
Month/Cycle: 12/ 3 AL
CD/DPO: 33/13
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: WFAF, but will test again Saturday if she hasn't shown by then.
R/R: Our septic, plumbing, and fridge are all fixed as of yesterday afternoon! I am SO relieved, and hoping that's the end of things breaking on us for a LONG TIME after this!
CS/Q: 🤷♀️
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 also recommend the book Experimenting with Babies if you're looking for a fun read 😄
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
@mvt2003: I love that your DH is invested! I'm kind of superstitious about these things, too!
@sevenn: loving the honesty about resisting testing
@b_1029: I'm so so sorry. Allow yourself to mourn - it's a-okay. This whole journey just blows.
@ruby696: Also sorry about the BFN. Sucks sucks sucks.
Month/Cycle: 11/10
CD/DPO: 35/??
Timing: well, who knows now?
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: BFN at "15 dpo" - which was NOT 15dpo, apparently
R/R: Just my ovaries/uterus - come on, kids, make up your mind and do something already. I keep going to check if AF has started, and simultaneously am sad and happy when no action. I also hate myself for having the small hope that I'm still in the game (spoiler alert- I'm really not....our BD has been so scant and spotty!)
CS/Q: Nothing to see here except a chart that won't end.
Married May 2013
BFP #1: 10/14/16 - DD born 6/2017
TTC #2 November 2018 (Mirena removed October 2018 after 1 year)
BFP #2 9/11/19 - EDD 5/24/20 - DD born 5/2020
TTC #3 May 2022 (Mirena removed after almost 2 years)
BFP #3 11/24/23 - EDD 7/30/24