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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: TWW Monday 11/4
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 27/11
Timing: -4, -2, -1, +1
Typical LP length: not sure
Testing: BFN this morning
R/R: We had holiday photos taken yesterday with extended family, and it was actually really fun! I’m excited to see the finished pictures. Also, no hair pats necessary on the bfn, it’s really totally fine.
CS/Q:
Morning all!
Month/Cycle: 5/4
CD/DPO: 45/15
Timing: -4, -1, 0
Typical LP length: No idea
Testing: Maybe today or tomorrow but I’ve got some vague PMS symptoms so I may wait.
R/R: It’s so chilly here now! I kind of love it but am also cold.
H and I had fun at our parties Friday and then had a fun day trip Saturday after my morning theater teaching. This week is also short for me because my BILs wedding is this weekend in CA and I’m heading out early to hang with a friend.
CS/Q: None but gonna start charting/temping more if AF starts.
Month/Cycle: 9/8
CD/DPO: 25/10
Timing: As good as we could.
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Negative this morning.
R/R: Thank goodness for daylight savings. It was SO nice driving to work this morning when it’s not pitch black. I don’t even care that it gets darker earlier.
CS/Q: Nope. My temp is still going up, but I’m trying not to let my hopes do the same.
Month/Cycle: 13/11/1 (AL #2)
CD/DPO: 21/7 dpiui
Timing: -4, -3, IUI + PM
Typical LP length: 14 with the meds that I am on
Testing: Betas in 7 days!!
R/R: We had a pretty chill weekend, which was really nice. The weather is getting colder here and I already hate it DH has a cold that seems to be progressing, so hopefully he feels better soon
CS/Q: Nope.
@kmalls sorry about the BFN I need to the ball rolling on family holiday photos but I have no idea what to do lol
@pocketrose so glad you had a great time Friday night and this weekend! Sounds like you have another great week/weekend ahead of you!
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: 11/1AL
CD/DPO: 23/Not sure
Timing: eh
Typical LP length: 12-14 days
Testing: BFN this morning, will test each day until AF
R/R: I got to go to an NFL game for the first time yesterday and had SO MUCH FUN!!! It was intense.
CS/Q: no
@kpearse99 FX for you! One week to go until answers!
@pocketrose that sounds so fun! I've always wanted to go to SF.
@ssbl I loved the extra hour of sleep yesterday! But then by 5pm it felt like the day had been 700 hours long hahaha.
@kmalls Did you do coordinating outfits with everyone??
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.
@pocketrose haha I like cold weather too but hate feeling cold! We hover somewhere in the 30s or 40s this week. A bit cold for fall, but I could do without the snow we got on Halloween! Keep that away for a least a few weeks Mother Nature.
@ssbl I wish the time change was enough to make the sun rise before me! But I'll take the little bit of extra light going to work. Now I have to remind myself to go out for walks in the sunny days to get some vitamin D with it being dark when work is over.
@kpearse99 hope you don't catch what YH has! Also I totally read your "betas in 7 days" in the voice from The Ring 😆
@mama_mea what game did you go see? I've only ever had the chance to see preseason games since Packers tickets are very hard to come by!
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
Month/Cycle: 29/23 (dammit new months!)
CD/DPO: 39/10
Timing: -1, 0, +1
Typical LP length: 13 days
Testing: eh, maybe Friday, maybe Thursday if I'm feeling lucky lol
R/R: I got a few new fall decor items at Target and Kohl's yesterday! Couldn't find any leaf garland which is what I really wanted so I might just get that on Amazon. We have a fireplace on our basement and I might also put the garland on our TV stand or shelf above the TV (both are 70" long so sorta mantle-ish).
CS/Q: had a spike over the weekend and almost went a little crazy with the omg could this be the start of a triphasic pattern 😯😯 yeah no 😂 I think the spike may have been due to the DST change as if I had temped an hour later even though to the clock said it was on time. Also at some point I was up before 2am (pre or post time change I don't know) with a massive nose bleed that took at least 5 minutes to get to stop so maybe that messed with Sunday's temp too
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
Also....
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.
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
@mama_mea jealous!! NFL games are the best, tailgating is my absolute favorite fall activity. As far as our pictures went, we did complementing colors but not ultra coordinated by any means. I’m not a big of crazy matching clothes for pics anyway, I feel like it looks kinda cheesy.
@inthewoods23 yessss decor shopping is the best! I went to home goods this weekend and had to stop myself from overflowing my cart with ridiculous Christmas items (a singing snowman? YES PLEASE ) And girl, your chart looks pretty!!
@kpearse99 oh no, a man cold in your house? I’m so sorry, I’ll pray for you
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: 5/3
CD/DPO: 20/1
Timing: -1,0 and hopefully +1
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: let’s all pretend like we believe I’ll wait for AF
R/R: yay I’m over here I had a little temp increase so hopefully that means I actually O’d. Nothing else today Besides fingers crossed my temp keeps going up despite our crappy timing I think this is the most hopeful I’ve felt for a cycle. It would mess with my December Disney trip so I’m convinced it’s gonna happen.
CS/Q: Maybe tomorrow.
@kmalls sorry for the bfn but yay for you that your cycle can’t back so soon. Didn’t you have an iud? Mine took months to come back.
@pocketrose I wish I had your willpower. Sometimes I rest before I even ovulate just in case lol.
@ssbl sorry for the bfn but it’s still early. I actually hate it getting dark early. I like to run when I get home and it’s hard when it’s dark by 5:30
@kpearse99 I’m hoping 11 is your lucky number. 11th cycle, 11/11. It has to be good luck right? @inthewoods23 I love target. I swear my entire house is decorated form home goods or target.
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: TTC X3months (and 3 cycles actively) few months before that we were “just going to see what happens if we pull the goalie (ie BCP)”
CD/DPO: 22/1
Timing: every damn day during my fertile window!
Typical LP length: varies, last month was 10 days so fingers crossed this one is longer
Testing: On the 13th!
R/R: I have been trying to temp this cycle but I always wake several times during the night so my temps are all wonkey and I don’t know if I can rely on them! I absolutely O’d yesterday as I had every single symptom but my temp only increased 0.3 this morning so will see how it acts the next few days!
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.
@beckylookatherbump I got a good LOL out of your "testing" comment. I said I was gonna wait too but I'm over here testing like crazy even though it's way too early hahaha!