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WTO Wednesday 2/26
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Re: WTO Wednesday 2/26
Month/Cycle: 15/17 including 2 benched.
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, tracking CM
R/R: Well we never talked to the client yesterday, they have some weird political stuff going on so hopefully the audit is the least of their concerns. We talked to the person doing the agenda for the board meeting and they didn’t seem to think it would be an issue so who knows. I have a million things up in the air so just hoping to wrap some of them up soon! On the TTC front, I’ll start OPKs today and probably EOD also. Let’s do this November thing!
CS/Q:
Month/Cycle: 9/5
CD: 73
WAYDTGKU: prenatals, temping, currently NTNP
R/R: one of my closest friends is getting married at the beginning of April in NC. I really want to be at her wedding - she was one of my bridesmaids. We can't make flights work because of cost so we're looking into driving down. It'll be an 11.5 hour drive if we decide to go. We have some logistics to work out but I'm excited that DH seems to be on board with driving down for it. In previous discussions, he didn't seem super open to it so I had kind of had it in my head that we weren't going to get to go.
CS/Q:
CD: 48 😒
WAYDTGKU: NTNP but also PNV
R/R: It’s work from home Wednesday for me!! I love working from home in the middle of the week. It really helps break the week up! Plus we decided to go out to dinner tonight, so not i don’t have to figure out what to cook!! Woohoo! 🎉
CS/Q: Not charting.
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.
@kpearse99 yay for working from home! Happy Wednesday!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: temping, prenatals, tracking CM, BD EOD
R/R: I am in a fabulous mood this morning! I was able to get up early and go for a run outside today, and it was the absolute perfect temperature outside. I felt weirdly amazing for my whole run, AND it looks like I will still be on time for work this morning (lol not always the case when I work out in the morning).
Also, DH and I finished the first season of the sinner last night...OMG @feather_heather you were not kidding about it being disturbing! So good though! DH figured out the ending about 20 seconds before I did, which is typical lol
CS/Q:
@kpearse99 enjoy your work from home day! And going out to dinner! Where are you going?
@runningoncookies I’m glad you got a nice run in! I think I’d be better about exercising if it was always the perfect temperature out, because your morning does sound amazing!
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: Letrozole, PNV, Conceive Plus, HIO at least EOD, OPK’s, temping/tracking with FF, & progesterone after O.
R/R: Happy Hump Day!! Well, the rain ruined our plan to walk last night...but we still got a workout in, so yay for that!! The cold is returning today...looks like if we make it through the next few days though, it gets much warmer! Although I’m not sure the rain is ever going to leave, I guess we just have to accept that! Haha. Yes to all the November hype!!
CS/Q: None.
@bows22 that may be for the best that the client is distracted with other stuff, sounds like it shouldn’t be a big deal about the audit! Hope you can get the other stuff wrapped up soon!
@gingermama29 hope you can make the trip happen to go to your friend’s wedding! That’s a pretty long drive, but like @kpearse99 said, you can hopefully make it a fun road trip!
@kpearse99 yay for WFH day...and double yay for not having to cook dinner tonight!! Hope you have a great day!!
@runningoncookies great job on getting a run in before work, that’s awesome! I would love to do that, but I struggle to get up on time as it is! Haha. Hope your great mood continues throughout the day!
@gingermama29 that’s not too bad. I’m glad he’s on board for it now!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: Zinc, folate, pnv, bbt, OPKs, tracking CM
R/R: MH tweaked his back. He has been struggling with a slipped disc for about 3 years. He goes to chiropractor and does his stretches and gets better and then he neglects those things for months and it gets bad again. Rinse and repeat. I feel bad for him but it also drives me a little crazy that he’s not taking better care of himself. FX he is feeling okay enough by weekend because we are going to Magic Kingdom on Saturday.
CS/Q: temps are continuing to normalize so I am very happy about that. What’s the deal with this open triangle on CD13? What do those mean?
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: opk, pnv, Preseed
R/R: Enjoying a quiet morning to start with. Just so much going on that it has been kinda nice to spend some extra time in bed relaxing before starting the day. Now off to tackle that to-do list.
@krystrist2014. Jealous about the Magic Kingdom. Hoping your DH will be up for it.
@bows22 I can get behind the November hype.
@gingermama29 Where in NC is the wedding? That would be a far trip, but I am sure your friend would feel well loved.
@kpearse99 yay for dinner out! We are trying to be better with not eating out, so I am living vicariously through you. Where are you guys thinking for dinner?
@bluetickgal Happy Hump Day! We are getting there this week.
@runningoncookies. Good for you! I am trying to get motivated to take the dog for a walk!
@gingermama29 - That's great that you guys found a way to attend! @_orchid_ recommended the Harry Potter audio books to me yesterday, and I think those would be very entertaining for that long road trip!
@kpearse99 - Omg I'm so jealous! That sounds like the best way to break up the work week!
@runningoncookies - What a great way to start the day! I really wish I was a runner lol OMG wasn't it?? I was like what did we just watch?? The 2nd season wasn't as bad!
Month/Cycle: 19
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: IVF
R/R: Already forgot that I'm not supposed to eat meat today and can't eat my lunch that I packed
I'm going to mass at noon to get my ashes - I've been really struggling with my faith the past few months due to my parent's divorce, and the fact that according to my church IVF is wrong/sinful. I've been really questioning whether or not I will remain a Catholic if the church doesn't accept my children. My husband has been encouraging me to get back into it and to start going to church again because he believes it may help my mental health. I've always felt so relaxed and refreshed after going to church, so I'm going to try to make more of an effort. I've also always felt like religion and faith is about how you personally feel and what you think, and that I don't have to agree with everything the church says is right/wrong. If someday, we do end up with children via IVF, we'll cross that bridge when we get there. I don't need to keep carrying that stress and worry around with me right now.
CS/Q: none
@krystrist2014 - Oh fun!! My sister is in the Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom! Not sure if she is scheduled for Saturday or not though!
@dobiemom11 - Hope your quiet morning leads to a productive day and you get everything done off your list!
@gingermama29 sometimes driving long distance is nice because you're not tied to a specific schedule. It shouldn't be too bad if you take turns driving 🙂 DH and I did the same on our drive to Chattanooga.
@kpearse99 now I need to find a December hype gif with a hedgehog! Hard to do because they don't like cold! I'm joining you in the WFH club. I should have WFH yesterday to keep my sinus germs away, but I didn't bring my laptop home! I'm actually feeling better today but I plan on using some of my time home to get things taken care of around the house before we leave for my cousin's wedding. Have a yummy dinner!
@runningoncookies WTG getting the run in!
@bluetickgal we've got a very light snow going right now. Meh, so over the snow! Bring on Spring!
@krystrist2014 it's like men have it ingrained in their DNA to not take care of themselves! I think the open triangle means you took your temp outside your usual time?
@dobiemom11 I love a slower start to the morning. Lots of our Sundays are like that, we're up, but just laying in bed chilling. So nice.
@feather_heather you do what works best for you! If you are comfortable with going through IVF and having a child that way, all the power to you right? I mean, why have all these medical advances if it wasn't for the greater good? And that's something to have faith about.
Month/Cycle: since July 2017
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: FET on 3/31, PNV, vitamin D & E, probiotic, L-Arginine, about another week of BCP
R/R: I wish I could have WFH yesterday but didn't have my laptop. Stayed home today to keep any sneezed germs away. Also so I can get some things done at home at the same time so we aren't scrambling at the end of the week and next week. I got laundry done yesterday, just needs to be folded and put away. Next big item is clearing the kitchen of dishes and getting the beef jerky in the dehydrator.
CS/Q: nope
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
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
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: OPKS, PNVs, Tracking CM, Clearblue Fertility Monitor, HIO
R/R It’s Anti- Bullying day today in Canada so I’m wearing my pink shirt today for work and a pink bow in my hair. Got to always be Kind! Speaking of kindness.. makes me think of all the s*#t we say to the Peggies 😆 oops.. Then again, they do bring it on themselves and are extremely rude to all us ladies so... JUSTIFIED. 😂
On a side note.. my kitchen looks like a bomb went off in it lol I’ll be cleaning that up today after work.
CS/Q: none
@inthewoods23 Enjoy your day at home today. it’s always nice to get lots of things done. Mmmm, beef jerky.
@feather_heather Hope you enjoy your tuna salad today. Can I ask why IVF is considered wrong or sinful? I’ve never heard that before. Sorry if that’s too personal to ask. Don’t let it stress you out. You focus on you and what you feel is right and need to do.
@dobiemom11 Jealous you get to relax in bed longer. Enjoy your quiet morning. Love those.
@bows22 your GIF this morning 😂😆
@gingermama29 I sure hope that you can drive down and make it to your friends wedding. That would be so fun for you and it will be nice to get away for a bit and relax.
@bluetickgal - Thank you
@gingermama29 Yay for H being on board. I hope you're able to work it out!
@kpearse99 Yay for working from home and not having to plan dinner.
@runningoncookies I love when the weather is perfect for running outside. I have a treadmill at home and a gym membership, but I'd much rather run outside!
@bluetickgal Boo for the rain but good for you for still getting a workout in!
@krystrist2014 MH has a back injury too and it's super frustrating when they're not doing what they need to make sure a reinjury doesn't happen. H's injury is about 2 1/2 years old and he's reinjured it three times having to be off work for almost a year total. It's workers comp so it's taking even long for him to get treatment. Back injuries are tough! I hope he starts doing when he needs to do!
@dobiemom11 Hope you enjoyed the relaxing morning and that you're productive the rest of the day
@feather_heather Enjoy the tuna salad today! I'm sorry you're struggling with your faith. I eventually left my religion due to conflicting beliefs. I hope you're able to sort your thoughts out when the time comes and make a decision that you're happy with.
@inthewoods23 Hope you have a productive day at home!
@mindyb2019 Good for you for support Anti Bullying Day! And yes what is said to the Peggies is totally justified. In fact, everyone is generally nicer on here than they were when I joined four years ago.
Month/Cycle: 2/2 after 3 years during round 1
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: going all the way *wink wink*
R/R: I drove 3 hours round trip for a 20 minute appointment and it was a somewhat frustrating appointment. It sucks not having decent doctors in my town. Usually my psychiatrist is on top of things, but she was having an off day and I had to repeat myself multiple times. Just left me feeling uneasy when I was done.
Also, I tweaked my back on Sunday and I feel like it's getting worse. H is making me stay home from the gym (I've been adjusting workouts as needed) and I'm really grumpy about it. I'm able to take it easy today so we'll see if some rest will help.
CS/Q: nope
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!
@bows22, @dobiemom11 and @krystrist2014 I'm not sure yet where we are going to dinner! Doesn't matter though, as long as we are together
@bluetickgal the rain is never ending here too.... ugh it's so dreary and it's killing my vibes! haha
@krystrist2014 ouch to YH back!!! Has the dr. said anything about him needing surgery or anything like that to correct it?
@dobiemom11 quiet mornings are the BEST!!! I hope it was everything you wanted and needed it to be!
@feather_heather you said.... "I've also always felt like religion and faith is about how you personally feel and what you think, and that I don't have to agree with everything the church says is right/wrong." and this is exactly how I feel about religion. God will love you and your children NO MATTER WHAT, no matter who they are or where they come from and how they are made. They are his children too.
@inthewoods23 Hey WFH buddy!! So glad you're feeling a bit better. I knew you were going to love that hedgie GIF!!! I'll keep searching for a December one too!
@mindyb2019 Don't feel too bad for the Peggy's.... like you said, they bring it on themselves and this one is especially snarky!!
@linzrunz 3 hours for a 20 min. appointment?! That's nuts! I'm so sorry you don't have any doctors closer to where you are, that has to be frustrating.
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.
Something that has been on my mind today after reading your comments: the Church might not approve of the decision, but the people at your church or in your life want what is best for you and your family. Obviously that sounds naive (doing crazy terrible things shouldn't be approved for obvious reasons) but I hope you understand the sentiment.
@kristris2018 yes MH and I are the exact same mix! He is so so good at figuring out endings and I don’t really put that much effort in because I know the show/book/movie will give me the answer eventually lol!
@feather_heather I agree that some of the things the Catholic church believes in are not for me. I always have felt like I believe in the core value of just generally be a good person, and that there’s something bigger than us out there. Religion is a tough (and very personal) thing, but I think if going to church is good for you than you absolutely should do it for yourself.
@linzrunz good lord that's a lot of driving for such a short appointment! I feel lucky that I have a lot within a fairly short drive of me. My RE is about 20-25 minutes, and when I see my therapist, she's actually about 15 minutes from home and only 5 minutes from work.
@runningoncookies mmm not really. We use ground round beef, mix in the seasoning (and chopped up mangoes since it's mango habanero flavor), mix in the cure, then put it in the jerky gun and use that to lay strips out on the trays. It's time consuming more than it is hard to make. We'll make between 2-4lbs of each flavor. We're making it today because my brother paid for our hotel room for our grandpa's funeral. He said he was joking when he asked for jerky, but he's so excited when we said we were dead serious about making it for him. We fly out to him for my cousin's wedding on Friday so it will get hand delivered! We'll give him half or so and keep the other half for ourselves for our trip the following weekend.
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
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
@gingermama29 yay that you'll be able to make it to your friends wedding! I love long car trips and April will be such a pretty time of year to go.
@runningoncookies so jealous of your morning run! It was raining here today so I didn't get my afternoon one in. Do you run in the dark or is it light when you go?
@feather_heather I'm sorry you're struggling. From conversations with Catholic friends who have done IVF I'd say you're not alone. One friend never told her parents bc she wasn't sure how they'd react. But I have other friends that believe God led them to the specific Dr they used to help, and another friend who named her daughter after a saint bc she attended a special Mass for her the day she found out that round was successful. I hope you find some moments of peace this week.
Also, I'm not Catholic and hope this doesn't sound too bad, but the church's stance on issues is still man's interpretation of God's message. There are things humans don't understand that are God/the universe acting on our lives and it's hard to believe such a concrete "this is bad, this is good" stance when there's just so much we don't know.
@krystrist2014 SOO jealous of your weekend! Are you close to Orlando? We're planning a trip for July and I. Am. So. Excited!!
Month/Cycle: 10 / 9 (8 AL#2)
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, charting, pnvs
R/R: today was busy at work so I'm just checking in! I gave up my lunch time today to give a technology demonstration to some teachers. It went well so I'm glad and hope they can use it in their classes. Mostly coding tools which I love to use bc students get so excited to use them.
CS/Q: none!
@krystrist2014 oh no! I hope YH bounces back in time for Disney!
@dobiemom11 I could definitely see mixed feelings with help for that long! Do they stay with you when they come?
@feather_heather IVF wasn’t an option when Jesus was around - so in my opinion it is between you and Him to decide what is right for you. I’m Catholic too and have struggled with this and that is the conclusion I have come to based on my own relationship with God. I hope that you continue to find peace at mass and in your faith!
@inthewoods23 I hope you’re feeling better! It’s so hard to WFH when you’re sick because bed is so close by haha.
@mindyb2019 I feel like with the Peggys sometimes I can let it go and sometimes I can’t!
@linzrunz I guess everyone has off days at their job but maybe you should say something if you feel like she’s not giving you what you need, especially if it’s not as easy as switching to another psychiatrist. I’m sorry your appt left you feeling anxious.
@kpearse99 glad you got a nice WFH day! Hope you enjoyed dinner out with YH!
@runningoncookies glad you had such a great morning! Hope the rest of the day was just as good!
@bluetickgal booo sorry the rain robbed your walk.
@krystrist2014 oh no! Sorry about YH! Hope he feels better in time for MK this weekend. The triangle means that you temped either earlier or later than normal depending on which way it's facing.
@dobiemom11 it's in Charlotte, NC. Hope you were productive with your to do list today.
@feather_heather good suggestions! I started the His Dark Materials (The Golden Compass) series a few months ago and have the 3rd book still so that will likely be our main audio book for the drive. But I have some audible credits so I may do some exploring. I'm sorry you're struggling with your faith and TTC. I hope you can find peace however things land.
@inthewoods23 ooooh your beef jerky sounds amazing!
@mindyb2019 oh man way to jinx us today! Good luck with kitchen cleaning!
@linzrunz ugh that's so frustrating about your appointment. Sorry about that and your back. I hope you feel better quickly.
@_orchid_ that presentation sounds really interesting! I bet the kids were really into it.
@gingermama29. FX for your weekend. I know how much planning you have put into the event, so I hope they can still safely hold the event! I used to live in Raleigh NC for many years, so wasn't sure if you were headed "home". (I grew up in VA, but still consider NC home. That is where we bought our first house and stayed for more than two years).