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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: TWW Friday 10/4
Month/Cycle: 10/11
CD/DPO: 27/11 or 12
Timing: Not sure of exact days due to iffy O date but good
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: Still here so
R/R: I woke up early and couldn’t fall back to sleep without testing. I was hopeful but honestly when it came time to pick up the test I wasn’t expecting to see anything. It sucks that I wasn’t wrong though. Aside from not being pregnant, I’m also faced with the reality of our RE appointment and I’m having a hard time with that. Anyway. I’m off today and even though I have too much work to do to be off I’m going to do my best to enjoy it. I don’t know that I’ll post this weekend and by Monday I’ll be in WTO, I don’t want to see any of you follow me there!
CS/Q:
@bows22 I was hoping not to see you here this morning. I am so sorry. Hugs.
Month/Cycle: 5/3
CD/DPO: 32/10
Timing: -3, -1, +1
Typical LP length: not sure
Testing: I haven’t decided. FF doesn’t predict AF until Wednesday. If we go out Saturday night I’ll test tomorrow before I have a drink. If not, I’ll probably wait.
R/R: I went to bed at 8 pm last night which explains why I’m here at 4:45 am, but it was so good. I finally feel rested after weeks of crappy sleep!
CS/Q: no
Month/Cycle: 12/10 (AL)
CD/DPO: 21/ 4 DPIUI
Timing: -5, IUI + PM, +1
Typical LP length: 🤷🏻♀️
Testing: 10/14!!
R/R: IT’S FRIDAY!!!! Woohooo!! Work should go fast today, and I’m gonna try to leave a little early. Nothing on the agenda for tonight but couch snuggles, TV and maybe a glass of wine (that’s okay, right?!!!)
Tomorrow we are going to the pumpkin patch and then to my great Uncle's surprise 90th! Which reminds me... I need to make cupcakes for so add that to my Friday night agenda!
CS/Q: I should just stop temping, right?! 😂🔥
@bows22 ugh, my friend 😔 I am so sorry about the BFN this morning. I’m glad you are off though. Try hard not to think about work and just enjoy your day off. You deserve it and need it. ♥️♥️ Can you treat yourself with a pedi this weekend? Maybe a little retail therapy?!
@chaos-and-coffee so happy you feel refreshed! It’s so important! I LOVE going to bed early 🤣 I think that just makes me old though!
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.
Month/Cycle: 5/5 AL
CD/DPO: 24/12
Timing: -1x2, O, +1
Typical LP length: Looks like 12
Testing: WFAF
R/R: Last night my husband and I decided to take this month off of TTC. I want to focus on my health and get my eating under control. I’m nervous to “lose” a month but nothing is guaranteed anyway. I’ll be around in other threads but will be skipping out on the dailies until November.
CS/Q: Temp drop today and I’m truly shocked I made it to 12 DPO with this spotting.
@chaos-and-coffee An 8PM bedtime sounds heavenly!
@kpearse99 Your Friday night sounds amazing even with adding the cupcakes to the agenda.
@tyrion_ sorry about AF but I’m glad you are taking care of yourself. We will miss you in the dailies!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: CD22 / 6DPO
Timing: -5 -3 -1 O
Typical LP length: idk
Testing: I'll do a FRER on Monday at 9 DPO
R/R: I went to bed with a headache and woke up with a headache. I thought it was because I scaled back caffeine so much, but even drinking my 1 cup of nespresso this AM didn't help. Is there anything I can even take? NSAIDs are bad for implantation... ugh. My rave is I still went to the gym, but I felt like I was dying the whole time. So much bending over and standing back up and lifting heavy sh*t.
CS/Q:
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
@chaos-and-coffee Hooray for rest!
@kpearse99 pumpkins and cupcakes?! That's the best weekend ever!
@tyrion_ I hope you have a healing month. We'll miss you in the dailies
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
@chaos-and-coffee That actually sounds blissful! Bed at 8pm would be the greatest thing ever!
@kpearse99 Take a pic of the cupcakes for us!!!! I'm invested in them now!
@saladflambe So so sorry! Can you take Tylenol?
@tyrion_ so many creepy internet hugs.
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: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
@bows22 and @chaos-and-coffee The cupcakes are going to be for the kids coming to the party, mostly, so I'm thinking of keeping it pretty basic with a vanilla cupcake but then making it more fun with a sprinkle-surprise center and maybe some fun colored icing. @emeraldduchess shared a link with me for a really good buttercream icing so I think I'll use that as my base and then add some food coloring! I love baking!
@tyrion_ I know I'll still see you around here but I'll miss you in the dailies. I do think it's a good idea for you guys to take a step back and give yourselves a break/breather for a month. And you never know.... for some people, that's all they need for the magic to happen!
@saladflambe My RE told me Tylenol was fine to take - so you should be good to take that.
@mvt2003
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.
Month/Cycle: 4/2
CD/DPO: 32/578743477 better known as 4
Timing: -2,-1,0
Typical LP length: don’t know
Testing: I said wfaf but honestly probably starting at 8dpo
R/R: my test yesterday was horrible, just waiting on grades back also this week has been dragging I just want it to hurry up so I can test lol.
CS/Q: none yet but I did get a decent temp spike this am but I went to bed wearing socks so that may be why
@bows22: sorry for the bfn.
@chaos-and-coffee: I love early nights!
@kpearse99: I just realized we are dpo buddies.
@tyrion_ihope the month off is exactly what you need.
@saladflambe: as an almost pharmacist I can confirm Tylenol is fine in ttc
Month/Cycle: 13/13
CD/DPO: 26/12
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 12-14
Testing: Nope, still Spotty McSpotterson over here.
R/R: Still here for now but I assume I'll have to move over by Monday. I'm weirdly anxious about starting AF over the weekend because I have to call the OB-GYN for CD3 bloodwork, and the instructions say if it starts over a weekend I have to wait until Monday.
The weekend should be light on plans, thankfully. We have the local mayoral/ward councilor political forum tomorrow night which should be all kinds of entertaining. I also talked MH into planning a trip to the New England Fiber Festival in November, which makes me happy AND gives me something to look forward to, so win-win.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend!
CS/Q: Nope
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
@mvt2003 I can't believe you are still spotting!!! WTH ute?! The RE says you have to wait until Monday to call? Well, if AF arrives tomorrow the Monday is still CD3 - So I would call ASAP Monday morning then and they should be able to still get you in for your baseline tests.
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.
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: 1/1 AL, 10/11 total
CD/DPO: 30/12
Timing: fair
Typical LP length: 12-13
Testing: BFN this morning, WFAF
R/R: I expected the BFN but still bummed. Weirdly, I was kinda relieved just because I’m so nervous about another CP. I started a new job this month and my new insurance kicks in next month (hallelujah bc COBRA is a bazillion dollars) so we’re planning on heading to the doc in Nov if nothing has happened by then. It feels good to have that plan (and the pending paperwork to start the adoption process) and I think I’m gonna give myself the month off from wearing the Ava bracelet. My cycle is pretty predictable so I’ll still have a decent idea about ovulation and I think it’ll be good to just take a breather and wait til Nov for next steps.
CS/Q: not really
@bows22 sorry for your BFN. No matter how much you mentally prepare yourself for it, it still sucks.
@beckylookatherbump I’m with you on the feeling that this cycle and this TWW are honestly never-ending. I swear I check FF 17 times a day. Still on 10dpo. Ugh.
@mvt2003 I hope you have a relaxing weekend! I will say, when I cut out sugar/a bunch of things a while ago it totally knocked my cycle out of whack and I O’d a week later than I normally do. Maybe that could be a factor?
@rachelredhead so sorry about the BFN. I hope with the new insurance you are able to get some answers from your new OB!
@rachelredhead so sorry for the BFN no matter how much you expect it, there's always that shred of hope still there that makes it hurt so much. Hugs.
@mvt2003 I hope AF stays away!
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
@tyrion_ months off are hard. But good for you for doing what you feel is best for you even if it is hard. I hope the month off is everything you need it to be.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 26/12
Timing: -1, O
Typical LP length: 13ish
Testing: nah. I'm done. WFAF.
R/R: I started spotting and cramping so I'm assuming CD1 will be later today or tomorrow morning. I'm not crazy about the whole 12 day luteal phase thing. I know that technically OK but it still feels a little short.
CS/Q: nope.
TTC#1: January 2015- September 2016
Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Rainbow baby born June 6, 2017 ❤️
Baby #2 due June 12, 2018
@bows22 sorry for the bfn:( I hope the sundae made you feel a little bit better!
@chaos-and-coffee glad you were able to catch up on sleep, even if it made you wake up super early!
@kpearse99 that sounds like a nice weekend! And yes, isn’t the saying something like drink til it’s pink? Haha
@tyrion_ I’m sorry that this has been tough for you lately. I hope you feel better and are energized come November! No shame in taking time for yourself.
@saladflambe wow! I’ve never heard that! I hope you were able to find some relief at least! I’m a big caffeine drinker too and it’s hard to scale back. I also have adhd and don’t take medication for it, so the caffeine helps keep me a bit balanced and I can definitely feel it when I don’t have a least a couple of cups of coffee. I’m an extra shot type of gal!
@beckylookatherbump sorry your test went badly. I hope you did better than you think!
@mvt2003 I hope AF holds off for you! Have a good weekend!
@rachelredhead sorry about the bfn:( that is exciting about the adoption process though, it sounds like your feeling are all over the place right now. I hope you’re able to have a good weekend and come into November with peace too!
Month/Cycle: 4/3
CD/DPO: 25/10
Timing: SMEP
Typical LP length: 12 days
Testing: WFAF probably
R/R: I’ve had a bit of cramping today, so I have a feeling af is right around the corner. It’s annoying how some months I have all the pms symptoms and some- like this month hardly anything. At least I’m not breaking out this time.. DH and I went out for haircuts this morning, and tomorrow we’re going out for a date. We’re finally getting a bit of cool, rainy weather this weekend so I’m digging all the fall/spooky vibes.
CS/Q: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.
I will still keep everything crossed for you @photographerwife !
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
sprinkle surprise center..
finished product!!
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.
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
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Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
@mvt2003 ugh so sorry AF arrived, but now you can get started with your new plan!!
Here’s some wine for you and me, friend...
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.
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