Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
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
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
Re: TWW Wednesday 11/6
Month/Cycle: 9/8
CD/DPO: 27/12
Timing: As good as we could, but not good enough.
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Temp went down this morning so I didn’t bother.
R/R: I don’t have work tomorrow so I get to sleep in and make blueberry pancakes!
CS/Q: MH and I started talking very hypothetically about IF testing. If you’ve been down this road, or know someone who has, and are willing to share, how did you decide it was time to make that appointment? (I know it’s recommended to try for a year first if you’re under 35, and I think we probably will, but we’re 34. And a half.)
Month/Cycle: 13/11/1 (AL #2)
CD/DPO: 23/9 dpiui
Timing: -4, -3, IUI + a PM HIO session!
Typical LP length: 14 with the medications
Testing: 5 more days on lucky 11/11 with betas - but who's counting?!
R/R: I don't think I slept soundly last night, which means I'll be fighting not to fall asleep throughout the day. I also had a weird/cool dream that the dance studio I teach at was hosting a big anniversary recital and my whole college dance company (whom most I haven't seen in like 13 years.... gosh I'm old) were invited to perform and they showed it. It was weird seeing all of their faces in my dream when I haven't talked to or really thought about many of them in I don't even know how long. But I gotta say... we still had the moooves!
CS/Q: nope
@ssbl I'm sorry your temp is dropping but I'm super excited for you being able to sleep in and then make blueberry pankcakes! I love blueberries, but I don't like them cooked/warm... is that weird? To answer your question, I spoke to my OB at my annual check-up back in May, that was around the 6 month mark (I'm 35 btw) and she instantly gave me the names to 2 RE's. I had thought, quietly to myself, about getting testing done, but it was just so real in that moment and I didn't know how DH felt about (since we knew we weren't going to do IVF no matter what). So I talked to him when he got home from work and he was fully on board with getting the testing done. I had so many feelings going into that first appointment, but I left it feeling so refreshed that we could finally be getting help and/or answers and it felt like a weight had been lifted off of me. For us, it was the sheer fact that we weren't getting younger and that... TW for LO mentioned**
I hope that helps.
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: 22/3
Timing: -1,0,+1
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: the 13th, ok maybe I feel so hopeful this cycle I may not be able to stop myself
R/R: Y’all this tww feels like a 200 week wait, it’s crawling. My temps were way up this am so there’s that!
CS/Q:nope
@ssbl we did it really early on because I just felt like Something was wrong and I was right so we now have a full work up end of the month if we don’t get pregnant before then. For me I figure most insurance cover infertility testing so why wait? If there’s not a problem great you keep trying the old fashioned way. If there is you didn’t waste 6 more months trying for something that was never gonna happen.
@kpearse99 to add to your ss aren’t vivid dreams a pregnancy symptom?
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.
OK, I’m going to try to jump back into the Dailies since there are so many new members I haven’t gotten a chance to really “meet”. @kpearse99 You’re inspiring me with your constant positivity & prolific interaction on this TTGP board lately!😊
@ssbl I’m sorry about the temp drop. Enjoy your day off tomorrow! RE: your IF question: *TW Loss* My very first loss was late in pregnancy so my OB immediately referred me to an RE, as she might be more experienced with the hormonal issues that could’ve caused such a thing. Turns out, she wasn’t the right fit for me. My IF issue is immune-related; it took several losses to realize I truly belonged in the IF category.*End TW*. Because I am AMA I pushed hard to find the right RE who believed she could help me. If your instinct says it’s time for that, go for it! Sorry I can’t help more. Also, have you read “It Starts With The Egg” or “Taking Charge of Your Fertility”? Two bibles of TTGP around these parts.
@beckylookatherbump Yay for the encouraging temp rise! Hope you can find things to occupy you to make this TWW go by faster😊
Month/Cycle: 18/Cycle #?/1 (AL#6)
CD/DPO: 21/7 DPIUI
Timing: -3, -1 (IUI) + Evening HIO sesh, O according to FF. According to my O cramps it was -2, O (IUI) + evening HIO, +1
Typical LP length: 10-13 days
Testing: Won’t know anything definitive until several betas all 3 days apart, & the final one around 11.19 😩 So far away... Debating not testing at home this time, but I’m probably kidding myself...
R/R: So many rants regarding my too-frequent & very long-distance work travel, but trying to follow kpearse’s lead & focus on the POSITIVE! Rave is that there’s a new free Deepak Chopra 21-day meditation program that just started. I will cross-post this for others who are interested. ETA: Sorry the link is long, I’m on mobile & can’t make it better
https://chopracentermeditation.com/resource/8?utm_source=TPE%20Registrants%202019&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=TPE+Nuture+Email+%234&utm_campaign=TPE%20Registrants%2020192019113
CS/Q: Not much to see yet.
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.
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.
Thank you all so much for sharing your experience with me! It’s definitely helpful getting other perspectives. @beckylookatherbump @keikilove Everything crossed for your betas! @kpearse99 Your blueberry preference is not weird at all—I’m the same way with bananas!
I definitely think it's worth starting to think about it because it could be a while before you can get an appointment with an RE but it depends on the practice if they are busy or not.
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: active for 4 cycles
CD/DPO: 24, 3
Timing: hit it perfectly!
Typical LP length: Varies, last was only 10 days
Testing: I want to try my best to wait until the 15th because I’ll be 12DPO not 10 and I don’t want to disappoint myself getting at 10 and it being negative but possibly positive and then drive myself nuts lol
R/R: My PREmom app inserted in my cover line for me from my BBT data and it’s looking like I deff ovulated which makes me very happy! However I am at work today so I’m going to ghost after posting this for a bit but hoping to respond to yall later today!
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.
Month/Cycle: 11/1AL
CD/DPO: 26/not sure
Timing: eh
Typical LP length: 12-14 days
Testing: BFN with FRER today
R/R: who else loves a good cathartic clean out? We cleaned our shared space outside our classrooms today and it felt so freeing now I want to clean out my home, my car, everything!
CS/Q: this morning, I felt this really bizarre sensation right below my belly button. I thought it was my shirt pushing against my skin. I adjusted my shirt but I kept getting this feeling almost like something was pulling down on my belly button. I've felt it several times throughout the day so I couldn't help but go to Dr. Google. Which got my hopes up. Tested this evening and got a BFN. Sooooo, I think I'm probably out, but I hate all this stuff that gives me false hope. Ugh.
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
@kpearse99 fingers crossed! Keep us all posted on the 11th!
@beckylookatherbump I am trying to wait until the 15th to test! We can be waiting buddies and hopefully be able to share the good news together!