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CS/Q:
Re: WTO Wednesday 9/11
Month/Cycle: 10/11
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPKs, tracking CM
R/R: This part of my cycle is so boring. And my life is boring because I’m so consumed with work. I have a mile long list of things to do today and have nothing interesting to say. But will be reading to see what’s going on with all of you!
CS/Q: I’ll start temping on Saturday
CD: 38
WAYDTGTKU: Benched...SHG next cycle and will restart Letrozole & add in progesterone.
R/R: Getting in early today and will be back at lunch! So happy it’s Wednesday and we are getting close to the weekend!! We are seeing Terry Fator (the ventriloquist from AGT) on Saturday...apparently he is taking a 2 day break from Vegas to come to IN & KY, so we are super excited about that!
CS/Q: None.
@bows22 I feel ya on life just consisting of work! Hope you have a good day and it flies by while that to-do list gets shorter & shorter!
@bluetickgal oooh that sounds really fun this weekend! Enjoy!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: BBT, tracking CF, using FF, OPKs, prenatals
R/R: AF has been kicking my butt physically. I've been feeling appreciate on the couch between 8:30-9ish the last few nights. She's winding down though so I'm hoping maybe I'll have enough energy to get a workout in tonight. I haven't in nearly a week.
CS/Q: I ordered wondfos to start OPKs this cycle. How soon after AF do you ladies start the OPKs? I do have long cycles (though they're getting shorter each month!).
@bluetickgal I’m glad you’ve got fun Saturday plans to look forward to! I hope the week continues to pass by quickly for you!
@gingermama29 I have seen with my cycles that I can wait until I have EWCM (which lasts about 5 days) and I won’t miss the lh surge, but I normally get antsy around cd10 to get the show on the road and opks make me feel like I’m doing something. I hope your energy comes back! I hear ya on that. I’ve gotten out of my exercise routine and it’s so hard to get it back!
Month/Cycle: 17/1
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: opk, bbt, cm, smep-ish, decaf only, prenatal
R/R: We’ve got a parish picnic tonight, so rave: I don’t have to figure out what to have for dinner or to cook/clean up! And rant: I don’t want to feel awkward around a bunch of people I don’t know. Plus, I’m not particularly in the mood to deal with old, religious people. I’ve been having a really hard time with religion for the last couple years, and I’m just tired of thinking about it.
Better rave since that all sounded like a downer (overshare warning!): at least being benched and depriving mh so long has really improved our bd. 🔥 I had been worried since it had hurt a few times since the surgery and menopause drugs, but we’ve found our groove again. Get here, fw!!
CS/Q: no thanks
Month/Cycle: 11/9 (AL)
CD: 38.... and I’m still here!!!!
WAYDTGKU: apparently not enough 😂
R/R: I’m having breakfast with my mama this morning then I’m off to Houston for a work trip. I’m already so ready for Friday to arrive so i can come home and be done with travel for awhile!
Also.... I miss MH something fierce!
CS/Q: nope!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
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.
@bluetickgal holy crap girl, look at you being here all bright and early!! 😂♥️ That show sounds like it will be so fun!! I just hope they aren’t creepy dolls!!
@gingermama29 i haven’t gotten a workout done in over a week either... ugh! I need to get my butt back into gear!
@begging4abump yes girl!!!! Get it on!! Have fun at the picnic tonight! I love when I know i don’t have to plan what to cook and clean up after it!! And I hear you on the religion stuff, I’m here if you need someone to listen.
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
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.
@bluetickgal that sounds so fun!!!!
@gingermama29 I typically start Wondfos on CD7 or 8 because I've been surprised by early O a couple of times (and missed it entirely for 2 months just using CB digis). I figure they're cheap and why not? Note: I now do Wondfos exclusively in the afternoons (makes sneaking a pee cup to the work bathroom interesting, but oh well) because I surge in the afternoons, and can go from stark white to peak in a matter of hours.
@begging4abump Love the no clean-up and cooking!!! I totally get the hard time with religion, I have a lot of complicated feelings about it myself. Have a great time tonight!
@kpearse99 Girl, I am cracking up at yours today!! Stay safe during your travels, can't wait to hear about Houston!!!
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: 13/13
CD:3
WAYDTGKU: At this point, open to literally anything.
R/R: Thanks for the encouragement yesterday! I did my run on the treadmill last night and it was exactly what I needed! I'm still a hot mess, but it helped even me out.
I'm in early today for a call, so it's gonna be a quick daily from me, but I'll be back!!
CS/Q: Ha, nope. Dog woke me up again at 5am, so FF is mad at my temp time.
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
I was thinking about you this morning, I’m really glad you got that run in last night. I hope you get another one in tonight... and then drink a big glass of wine!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
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.
@gingermama29 AF is kicking my butt too! I’m so exhausted. I usually start OPKs around CD 10 or whenever I see EWCM....I get a few days of EWCM before O, so if you do too that might work for you! Also just read @begging4abump ‘s reply and yes that’s basically me
@begging4abump oh I am the same with church events. We moved last year, not too far away but far enough that we joined a new church. They have events that sound fun in theory but I hate small talk so we haven’t actually gone to any yet.
@kpearse99 have a nice time with your mom and have a safe trip! thanks for not agreeing that I’m a bore 😂 haha
@bows22 That's kind of why I did it! I was feeling very blah, and it absolutely helped.
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
@begging4abump thank you! Yay for not having to plan dinner...hope it’s not too awkward though! Woohoo for getting your groove back! ☺️
@kpearse99 haha, thanks...I usually check in before work, but don’t have time to post then. They aren’t too creepy I don’t think...he sings with them, which is just amazing to me! When he was on AGT, one of his dolls sang At Last...that is our song, so I’m really hoping he does it at the show! Hope you enjoy breakfast with your mom! Also hope your trip flies by...I couldn’t imagine being away from DH, although I know we are lucky that neither of us travels for work!
@mvt2003 thank you! Good job getting your workout in yesterday...sorry you still feel like a hot mess though! Your evening sounds great...it’s always nice to have some “me” time and watch whatever you want!
@bows22 thanks!! Yeah, I took the pills for 10 days and then it’s supposed to start within 10, so it’s been a while! I have this small fear that it isn’t going to work because the nurse asked if Provera was the only thing that worked for me. I said that was all I’d ever taken, so I didn’t really know. She went with Prometrium since it’s safer I guess. We’ll see! It needs to start soon so I can join in on the June hype!!
Month/Cycle: Jan 2018
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: Temping, tracking, CM, PNV
R/R: I tried to post in WTO Tuesday like three times just now. So much fail. So it's looking like O day was yesterday or today, so I'll hopefully confirm tomorrow. That would be perfect timing, so FX.
I just did the math out and testing would be in the middle of a huge road trip... with my parents. So. Obviously I'll be waiting until after we get back.
CS/Q:
@bows22 Last month was crazy for me, but I am glad to be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel at work.
@kpearse99 Ugh - I hate long cycles like that. I think you were here when I was having those like three month cycles. Ridiculousness. My cycles have been relatively regular for like the last 5 months, so I'm really feeling pressure to conceive before things go wonky again.
@begging4abump We haven't found a church we like here. I used to go when we lived on the other side of the state, but it was a very young, liberal church - around here they all seem to be super devout older folks.
@bluetickgal FFWC - Ventriloquists freak me out.
@gingermama29 Ugh sorry for AF. I know when I get like that sometimes I am struggling with iron. I generally don't eat meat, but MH will force a burger on me at least once during AF.
@mvt2003 FF is allllways mad at my temp time. I don't even know how it figures out my "normal" time - I have a range of like four hours lately.
@begging4abump yay for not having to plan dinner or clean up! Awkward small talk is the worst though. Also same on the religion front. And yay for getting your BD groove back!
@kpearse99 hope breakfast was nice! Safe travels to Houston!
@mvt2003 oooh is afternoon better for OPKs? I just assumed you were supposed to use FMU like a FRER. And go you for getting in a workout yesterday!!
@whatsbumpinpumpkin FX that O was yesterday like you thought.
@bows22 and @begging4abump thanks. I suspect I'll probably also send up starting them around the same time cause I'm anxious to start.
How are your workout DVDs going? Also, I officially put Devin Singletary in as my flex, so FX!
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: 9/9
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: HIO, RE visits for US/BW, OPKs, checking CM and CP, BBT, Magnesium, B6, B complex, D3, Iron, Selenium, Prenatal with DHA, Vitex, CoQ10, progesterone
R/R: I talked with my RE nurse today and we may move to IUI if this cycle is a bust... it’s been about 26 hours of some pretty intense ovulation cramping, so I’d just like that to be over with!
CS/Q:
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
@kpearse Have they done an US or BW to figure out where things are at?
@mvt2003 Can you wear the dog out so the tiredness overtakes the urge to wake up early?!
@begging4abump Glad things are more enjoyable! I feel you on the religion stuff. People use it to try to comment on my situation and it just does not help.
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
Also, I started this post about 9 hours ago, so that should tell you how my work day is going. Love tits to all, will try to be back after work to actually respond.
Month/Cycle: 8/6
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CoQ10, vit D, BBT, OPK, CM, drinking water, trying to drop some lbs, squeezing a stress ball, and I guess sex is important too - shooting for EOD
R/R: work, work, work. Met a consultant today for coffee to talk about work projects, and got to sneak in some personal catchup talk too (shes a friend from high school). So it made my work meeting enjoyable and feel like I got to hang out with a friend (and we both got paid! And work paid for our coffee!). Sometimes it's the little things. Also made time for a 60 min booty workout this morning!! Calling it self care, might not be able to walk tomorrow.
CS/Q: only 2 temps so far so not much to look at
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
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
@kpearse99 I hope you enjoy tx some but time flies so that you’ll be reunited with hubby before you know it!
@whatsbumpinpumpkin I hope you get a nice, big jump in temp tomorrow!
@NYTino24 I’m sorry for the ovulation pain! I had some last cycle when I had 6 follicles popping. I had never felt o pain before, and it’s a doosy! I was popping Motrin, and it was only for maybe 5 hours or so. I can’t imagine experiencing it as long as you have!
@millpe I’m glad you got to mix a little business with pleasure today! If only you could consult with YH for work too!
@gingermama29 it IS quiet around here. So many emotions attached to the new pace around here!
@NYTino24 sorry for the O pain. Hopefully that'll be over with quickly.
@millpe awesome that you got your workout in this morning. Sounds like an intensely busy day! Glad you got to enjoy a paid coffee visit with your friend today.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, I STILL can't find my BBT so I might need to just buy a new one, I literally should have started temping already, ugh. CM, and charting
R/R: It's CD 10 and from the past I usually start to have some EWCM on this day, where you at bb????Only good thing about working like crazy is that it makes getting through the first week of WTO and the TWW go by very fast! I have so much to do and so little time. I FINALLY went and got my eyebrows waxed today! I've been slacking on the self-care and I feel much better now !
CS/Q: What BBT do y'all use? Mine is a Mabis from Amazon and it was good enough. Just wanted to see what everyone else uses in case I need to purchase a new one.
@bows22 I feel you on the list of things to do! I always always have so much too.
@bluetickgal That sounds so fun!! Ventriloquism is an amazing talent.
@gingermama29 sorry about af! hope you get some relief soon!
@begging4abump i'm jealous of the picnic! Hopefully you had some good food and that's awesome that things have improved between you and your H!
@kpearse99 Do you get to do anything fun on your work trip or is it just strictly business? Lunch with your mom sounds so nice!
@mvt2003 Sorry your dog woke you up at a bad time for temping! not looking forward to that considering my one dog sometimes wakes me up every two hours..... glad you got some exercise in!!
@whatsbumpinpumpkin Hopefully you O'd so you have that good timing! that stinks that your testing would fall on that trip where ya going?
@nytino24 Oh man i'm sorry you have a lot of cramping! Sometimes I have to take a pain reliever for mine and I don't really know if that s normal?? lol hope the cycle isn't a bust!
@millpe how sweet that you got to have a work meeting with a friend! and yassss for that workout!
@gingermama29 now watch, he’ll have a terrible game now that I put him in my lineup 😂😫
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
@NYTino24 hope O happens soon so the cramping stops. Also, fingers crossed you don’t need the IUI...but it’s always nice having a plan!
@millpe sorry work was busy again today, but that’s great you got to catch up with a friend while getting paid! ☺️ Yay for the workout too...haha, hopefully walking is not a problem tomorrow! Did this booty workout have lots of lunges? Those are the worst!
@konoha sorry work/life has been crazy! Hope it calms down soon...but you’re right, it’s nice that it makes the waiting of TTC go by fast! My bbt is Proven (with backlight) from Amazon...it has worked pretty well for me. It is such an interesting talent, I have no clue how he sings while barely moving his mouth! I’m excited to see it in person though!
@konoha I am headed to a cousin's wedding, in WV.
@millpe I hope you’re in a better frame of mind today. I love getting paid to do stuff like that! Glad you got out of the office today. Even if it was for “work”!
@whatsbumpinpumpkin I hope you get to confirm O for that great timing!!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
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.
@whatsbumpinpumpkin oh nice!! you're right that is a pretty long trip!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
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.
@mvt2003 I’ve never heard of that! Scary stuff...
@konoha I got an Easy@Home one with backlight since I temp before 6 am, sometimes 5.
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