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Re: WTO Friday 7/26
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPKs, tracking CM
R/R: Pretty dark OPK this morning. Do you trust wondfos when it’s FMU? I’m off today so I will be able to take one later and see if it’s as dark but I was just curious. Heading to my in-laws lake house tonight and spending the day there tomorrow. It’s going to be high 70s and sunny - perfect! Then we will come home because 1. FW 2. I like to wake up at home on Sundays because our Sunday routine makes me feel ready for the week. Have a great weekend everyone!
CS/Q: No comforter, temp back down. I’m going to try a lighter blanket to see if I can be warm AND have consistent temps
Month/Cycle: 20/22
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: letrozole + TI + trigger
R/R: I got my trigger shot yesterday and yikes! My nurse friend assured me that the gigantic needle is just the draw needle and the smaller is the one that will actually go into me so that was good at least. I’m not sure if I’ll be doing it or if the doctor will but I guess it’ll just depend on my ultrasound on Tuesday. I officially feel like I’m going through IF (even though I’m 8 months past the “official” cut off) with a med delivery. Sorry I’ve been absent on here the last few days, we moved offices and the new one has zero privacy so I haven’t been able to catch up with the dailies - then by the time I get home there are like 30+ posts!
CS/Q: I’m having higher temps so far this month which I’m attributing to the letrozole. The temp this morning matched my lower post O temps last month.
@bows22 I use wondfo along with CB for accuracy. I use light box on FF to measure how close the control line is to the test line. It’s a great feature on FF!
@bows22 I always did, I mean the surge had to happen sometime right? Lol but I’d test later today too. And see if it’s positive. Have a good weekend!
@b_1029 That needle sounds terrible! Hope you have a good weekend!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPK, maca, prenatals
R/R: I’m working this weekend. I haven’t been there in two weeks, so I’m kind of dragging this morning. Meh
CS/Q: OPKS are getting darker. I imagine I’ll have a positive later today.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 7? (IUD removal a week ago so really no idea and relying on temps/tracking)
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPK
R/R: I've been eating healthy(ish) and gave into a donut from a local bakery this morning, and my boston creme donut had no creme. so now I wasted my sugar indulgence on something that wasn't even worth it! lol
CS/Q: OPK getting lighter again *raises one eyebrow*. Just continuing to chug along and figure it out.
@bows22 that's perfect weather! Enjoy!
@b_1029 yikes, ouch! I refuse to look at needles. If I don't see them, they don't exist.
@photographerwife sorry you have to work on the weekend. are you a photographer? I always imagined how fun it would be until you're traveling to weddings 75% of your summer weekends!
@photographerwife I hope you have a productive weekend!
@mamaqdubu that’s a tragedy about your donut!! I’m so sad for you haha
- and stay at home without my son during the week!
@bows22 I routinely use FMU, it should be fine. I also test compulsively as I get close to O, so I think you should be in good shape.
@b_1029 yikes that needle!!!! FX that this all goes well though!!!!
@photographerwife FX for a positive OPK today!!!
@mamaqdubu oh that stinks!!! Total dealbreaker to not have the filling!!!!
Month/Cycle: 11/11
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, BBT, PNVs, SMEP
R/R: Going to probably have to bump and run today - have work stuff to do this morning, plus I have the afternoon off - we're getting an automatic starter in the newish car! (MH was too impatient to have it installed before we picked it up, so here we are 3 months later lol). Going to go get lunch, maybe shop. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!
CS/Q: This chart already looks drunk. It's startling compared to last month's pretty one haha! Will temp throughout the weekend and post it Monday.
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
@b_1029 by smaller do you mean thinner or shorter? Subcutaneous injections are pretty easy with the needle being so short. The intramuscular ones above the butt - DH always did those for me. The long needle is scary 😅
@mamaqdubu what a disappointment that donut was!
@mvt2003 I feel I should know the answer, but what's an automatic starter?
Month/Cycle: 25/23
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: FET in september
R/R: I had a dinner date with a friend and we had such a good time! Went to Bonefish Grill (of course lol). They had a 1 day lobster 3 course meal special for $19.90. We got a lobster tail, salad, and a dessert. I made sure to bring dinner home for DH. When I got home though is when I realized I didn't get the Bang Bang Shrimp I ordered! I ended up going back for it (it's only a 15 minute trip there) and to make up for it I was given 3 orders of it! It's my lunch for today 😄
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
@inthewoods23 I love your bonefish story so much! You are going to have the best lunch!
@ everyone - definitely positive OPK now! Darker than the control! of course my temp tomorrow is going to be totally unreliable since we won’t be at home but my chart is a mess anyway
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
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
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
@bows22 I hope you have fun this weekend! I enjoy being home on Sundays too. I need to decompress before the work week.
@b_1029 FX for everything to go well with your meds. I have the same issue with bumping at work. When the dailies are this busy, I definitely don't post every day. I would love to, but I feel like i can't do it justice.
@photographerwife FX for O. Your timing looks good! Sorry you have to work.
@mamaqdubu Your donut story made me so sad! I love donuts and would be so mad if that happened. The cream is the best part!
@mvt2003 An auto-starter sounds amazing. I don't live anywhere cold, but for this heat, that'd be so great.
Month/Cycle: 6/7
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU:PNV, COQ10, RLT, BBT, tracking CM, OPK
R/R: Vacation is going well. I've been able to relax and enjoy family. I'll post my chart down below, but I'm thinking this cycle is annovulatory. I stopped taking OPKs bc I didn't pack enough. But my temp isn't rising. This is super late for me. Either way, this cycle is a bust for us.
CS/Q:
@bows22 Have fun at the lake house! Sounds awesome!
@b_1029 no office privacy is also the reason I can never stay up on the dailies! I also only use the app, so it makes it hard!
@photographerwife boo for working weekends!
@mamaqdubu dang it donut shop!! That's a terrible mistake.
@mvt2003 sounds like you have a great day ahead! Pretty charts dont seem to mean anything anyways, so I hope your drunk chart does the trick.
@inthewoods23 that's great customer service to get you extra for your hassle! And yay for free lunch today now!
@shoogapoff sorry about the an-o cycle. Have you had them before? Maybe vacation is just throwing your body off and you will O late?
Month/Cycle: 7/4/2 AL
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: OPK, CM, PNV, trying but failing to HIO EOD
R/R: Well if my solid smiley from yesterday is correct, then today is O day and we only have one chance (this morning) for this cycle... We do have MFI (based only on one SA) so maybe saving it up for 4 days will be the lucky ticket?? We will keep HIO since I went straight from low to peak and last month when that happened it wasn't correct.
CS/Q: nope
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@b_1029 Eeek, exciting (minus the needles part). I hope this does the trick for you!
@photographerwife Booo to working this weekend! I hope you get to relax at least a little bit.
@mamaqdubu Reminds me of the old Hostess commercials. "Hey! Where's the cream filling!?"
@mvt2003 Enjoy your early Friday and your new remote start!
@inthewoods23 Yummm sounds like you have a delicious couple of days behind you and ahead of you!
@shoogapoff I've been Oing way later than I used to recently. Last cycle wasn't until CD20! I would keep trying to HIO just in case!
@millpe Happy (hopefully) O day!!!
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: 12/4 AL
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: PNV, FF, VBBT, OPKs, PreSeed, Softcups, SMEP or ED HIO (undecided)
R/R: Enjoyed some quality non-FW booty last night. Those are always fun before I turn into a TTGP drill sergeant and suck all the fun out of it. Also, this morning as I was getting ready to head out the door, MH asked me "Are you working from home today?" and I was like "No... why? Do I look like I am?" Apparently my shirt confused him. I have a night shirt from Seattle that says "Sleepless in Seattle" on it that is a white/pink/gray color, and this morning I was wearing a regular shirt that is similar colors that says San Francisco on it, and he got them confused. One is a huge, loose fitting night shirt that goes past my butt, and the other is a regular women's T-shirt from Old Navy, but okay. So that made me feel super self-confident this morning, haha. It's casual Friday and everyone always just wears jeans and a T-shirt here on Fridays.
CS/Q: Just hanging out... Vaginal temping is working out well for me.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
@millpe Honestly, I'm wondering if my HSG is throwing off O. I know it's not supposed to, but I've never had an an-o cycle before (that i know of). I'm glad for your O, and FX that today's HIO is perfect timing.
@millpe I like the positive outlook that saving up for 4 days might be the ticket. It totally could be!
@shoogapoff oh how awesome would it be if your HSG delayed O enough that you will get some timing in??
@bows22 - I'd call it positive if it's darker than control line. Love my wondfos
@b_1029 - ugh, needles are nasty. glad you got through it!
@mvt2003 - LOL to drunk chart.
@inthewoods23 - omgg that meal sounds like perfect. leftovers
@shoogapoff - i'm impressed with your water charting! nice idea and instills accountability
@millpe - fx for O!
@shamrocandroll - non FW sex is so therapeutic. ya know, like sex should be?
Month/Cycle: 9/10
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: took my first FertilAid pill today. Ugh. Add OPK, CP, CM, BBT, soft cups and preseed to the mix. Oh and I'm making DH start taking supplements.
R/R: odd relief came with CD 1 today. i was worried my LP would appear to drag on bc of early O that probably wasn't as late as I thought. really hopeful that the fertilaid gives me a more normal follicular phase this cycle.
CS/Q: zilch
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