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: February 2020 Mental Health Check-In
Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/TTA): WTO
How are you feeling? Rough. Details below
Where are you in your mental health journey? (in treatment, looking for support, on meds, in counseling, having a rough day, etc.)
Stable as far as medications go, but I am dealing with some rough stuff so struggling today. I'll try to make this short. My biological father has never really been in my life. He isn't a bad guy or anything, he and my mom were just young (she was 25 he was 19 or 20) and my mom just kind of took me (short fling kinda thing). I met him a couple times as a kid and we have exchanged a few messages over the years, but not much communication. Part of it is that he suffers from terrible PTSD from two tours in Iraq and so it was hard to really talk with him as he became very reclusive and couldn't handle much stimulation. I've always been at peace with all of this, my mom was my mom and dad and I didn't feel like I was missing out, however I have always wanted to try and have a relationship as an adult. Of course, life gets busy and I haven't spoken to him in years. Well, a few weeks ago I find out he has a huge tumor (colon cancer) and is in the hospital. They were supposed to remove it but couldn't once they got in and saw how bad it was. He was on a breathing tube from some complications, but seemed to be getting better. Breathing tube came out, they started chemo to shrink the tumor, and then a couple days ago his bilirubin shot up and he had to go back on a breathing tube in an induced coma to try and help his body heal (I don't know everything that has happened, this is just what I have gathered).
When I first found out (through his sister, so my aunt, that I talk to more often than him), I was really surprised by my emotional reaction. I got really scared and upset and realized that I didn't want to miss out on having a relationship with him, but at this point we thought he would recover just fine and I would have time to do that. I got his phone number and was planning on calling, but I just kept putting it off. Now it is too late and he may not wake up again and I am really struggling bad with the fact that I may have missed my last chance.
Now I am trying to decide if I should hop on a plane and go up there. I feel like I need to, and like I will regret it if I don't go see him before it is too late. I have school and work and it would be best to go this weekend, but what if that is too late? I'm just a mess with this whole thing and am beating myself up for not reaching out sooner. I'll be okay, but man my anxiety is through the roof and my spiraling negative feelings are in full force. I just needed to get all of that off of my chest.
Know that we are all cheering for you and praying for the best possible outcome! You are a rockstar with taking on work and school at one time- nevermind adding this particular excitement! Also we can't change things in the past, but just keep making the best steps forward. (Trust me- I dwell in the past way too much and beat myself up for stuff like crazy. So that note applies to me as well).
Mental Health Diagnosis (if you have been) or What brings you to this thread today?: not ready to share specifics but it's a mood disorder
Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/TTA): TWW
How are you feeling? On edge. Saturday was a really bad night in terms of my mental health. I called H on the phone at work to help calm me down because I was starting to have a panic attack. It all hit out of no where and I've been doing so well for a while that it took me by surprise. It also was a harsh reminder that I'm not "cured" and I will never be "cured". I did some yoga for anxiety (thanks yoga with adriene) that helped and H ended up coming home during his shift to check on me, give me a hug, and tuck me into bed. Yesterday I was still on edge and today it's starting off like Saturday did. I'm really hoping this is a short episode, but we'll see. I plan to really focus on yoga this week and self care.
Where are you in your mental health journey? (in treatment, looking for support, on meds, in counseling, having a rough day, etc.) On meds, in counseling, seeing a psychiatrist. Next therapist appointment is Wednesday. Hoping to be able to process the past couple of bad days in my session.
Married 07.21.07
DS#1 01.23.09
DS#2 08.01.11
TTC#3 08.31.15
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17
Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19
Left tube removed
dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
BC: February-October 2019
TTA: November-December 2019
NTNP: January 2020!
Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/TTA): TWW
How are you feeling?: Pretty good. Now that I'm not in school, I have more free time to focus on the many things on my to-do list, while also working in some self care and fun activities that help me feel busy without added stress, if that makes sense. (I'm not good with too much downtime, I tend to berate myself which makes my anxiety worse.) I finished a beast of a puzzle on Saturday, and I felt so accomplished, because that thing was the devil.
Where are you in your mental health journey? (in treatment, looking for support, on meds, in counseling, having a rough day, etc.): I'd say in recovery at this point. Like Linz mentioned above, it's something that I've reconciled myself with that I won't ever be "cured". But, currently, I feel strong and am coping well with my anxiety.
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
@linzrunz hope your episode is short. I've had a few calls with DH during work myself, and man, are husbands a blessing!
@ttcbabyodo glad you are doing well 🙂 what was your puzzle of? You should try the 36,000 piece 🤣 not anxiety inducing at all with such a large task.
Mental Health Diagnosis (if you have been) or What brings you to this thread today?: Probably anxiety and maybe depression. Sometimes I wonder if there's ADHD in there
Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/TTA): WFFET
How are you feeling? Not bad! Well until just now when I realized I forgot to pack my little container that had dressing in it for my salad 😭 so now I get to have dry greens. Great. Mental health wise I'm doing good though! 🙂
Where are you in your mental health journey? (in treatment, looking for support, on meds, in counseling, having a rough day, etc.) I have an appointment booked with a therapist on the 17th!! Yay!! I'm excited to see where this journey takes me.
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
1,000 pieces is usually my sweet spot, so that's typically the size of puzzle that people gift me for Christmas and my birthday.
The most difficult puzzle I've ever done is this one that MH got me for Christmas 5 years ago (it's 1,000 pieces as well):
And the most fun one I've ever done (I've done once by myself, and then again with my girl friends when we had wine night a few years ago). The pieces are plastic instead of cardboard, and kind of "click" together when they're fit correctly:
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
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
This one was fun, too. I did it with two of my girl friends when we were hunkered down during Hurricane Florence:
It's 1,500 pieces, and is three separate layers (if I remember correctly). I hated taking it apart when I was done.
Side note: so sorry for turning this thread into puzzle talk! It's one of my self-care activities that MH indulges me in, so I love sharing it with others.
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
I totally don't mind talking about self care activities. I bought some paint by number things that I wish I could work on but I just don't have the long spread of free time to work on them. The picture on the cover looks great, but when you open the box and see the canvas with all the little sections it's sort of anxiety inducing. Requires a steady hand to stay in the lines!
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
ETA: Thank you all for the support
@ttcbabyodo. I love puzzles, but only do them at my parents house. I will have to o get my mom the Disney one. She would love it! I am more on the paint by numbers of @inthewoods23
@bserena that sounds like an amazing plan. You have support which will be so good for you during this difficult time.
Mental Health Diagnosis (if you have been) or What brings you to this thread today?: Generalized Anxiety and depression
Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/TTA): TWW
How are you feeling? Okay. Still overwhelmed with the house hunt and trying to get settled into a new job and new location. I just feel like my life has been so overturned in the past year in ways I have no control over. Yesterday was particularly hard as I mentioned in the TWW thread. Basically just balancing house hunting and commutes and jobs and blah.
Where are you in your mental health journey? (in treatment, looking for support, on meds, in counseling, having a rough day, etc.). I am in weekly therapy. I have been off medication for a year, but we are thinking of evaluating that again.
ETA: I am sorry you are still overwhelmed with everything going on. Hopefully all of that will be settled soon and you will start to feel more at peace! I know all of those changes have got to be a lot! Moving and getting a new job both take me awhile to adjust, so I know how unsettling that can be.
Back to the drawing board.
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
@dobiemom11 This time was a lot easier because I had checked both on my medical insurance website and the EAP website to make sure someone was listed in both places. I waited about 2 days for the billing people to get back to me to say the original one I selected was out of network and that's what I was worried about because when I searched her on my medical insurance website a few days ago she wasn't listed, but she's listed on the EAP website.
Hope I can still get an appointment scheduled fairly soon. I'll be calling on Monday.
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
@bserena. Just checking on you! Hope your weekend went alright. Sending thoughts!
P.s. it is hard to think this early before a shower and some caffeine. Hope these came off in the spirit they were intended.
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
@inthewoods23. BOO also to crazy busy weeks. Hopefully tomorrow will be slower and a less busy weekend.
First Child born
5/5/14 and 6/5/14
11/14
Chemical Pregnancy
9/5/15
Second after severe bleeding for 18 weeks due to subchorionic hematoma
Expecting Number 3 due 10/31/2020
@dobiemom11 we are together in the dailies now and thank you! I am feeling MUCH better today! Update on my father below.
@BLuvsE welcome! you can mention them, but just try to use a TW* (trigger warning) and put it in a spoiler to be respectful of other TTGP ladies that are struggling. I am sorry to hear about your mom and all of the stressors in your life right now, I am no stranger to depression and I totally understand your feelings! I wouldn't know what to do if I were in your shoes! Sending creepy internet stranger hugs your way I am glad to hear that you will be starting counseling soon, I hope you connect with your therapist and that you can find some comfort and some solutions there!
Update on my weekend: So, it was a really good weekend. I loved being back in Vermont and seeing some of my family friends that I grew up with. I haven't been back to VT since I was 12, so it was super nice to visit. When I got off the plane on Saturday I went straight to the hospital to see my bio father. His sister and mom were there (and I have met them before and know them better than him) so that was nice to give me kind of a buffer. When I walked into the room I went up to him and held his hand and said hi, and he just started crying. It was a really special moment. There definitely were tons of awkward moments where neither of us knew what to say, but I just tried to keep it light and talked about my life now and school and work, etc. I have been texting with him since I got home and trying to keep communication going. I am so glad that I went, even with the awkwardness, and even though everything with his health is super scary (he is doing better every day), I am grateful that it brought us together. I don't think we will ever have a real "father-daughter" relationship, but I do want to have a friendship with him. Thank you ladies for all of your support