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Testing:
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Re: TWW Tuesday 5/19
Month/Cycle: 24/18/8 (AL#2)
CD/DPO: 32/14dpiui
Timing: Not good enough
Typical LP length: 14-16 days
Testing: BFN this morning.
R/R: Well, i’m out after a BFN this morning. Just have to wait for AF at this point and then move on and hope for the best with IUI#2! I’ll probably spend today wallowing and feeling sorry for myself...then hopefully be on a better place tomorrow! Hope everyone has a great day...and I so hope that you all get to move on to January!! 🤞🏻
CS/Q: None.Month/Cycle: 5/4 (post loss)
CD/DPO: 21/6
Timing: -3, -2, 0
Typical LP length: 11-13
Testing: realllly trying to hold off til Friday/Saturday (9/10DPO)
R/R: so as i mentioned later in daily yesterday, our shower drains are messed up. our service window for drain cleaner is 8am-12pm so i quickly showered this morning and am anxiously awaiting their arrival. DH is a clean freak and needs to shower often (and it's usually lengthy), so i TOLD him to get up now and shower so water drains a little before they come but still no movement. i think he's going to wind up missing his window to do so this morning. we think its the main drain and i'm hoping it's not an extensive or expensive fix.
CS/Q: it looks pretty! i think tomorrow's temp will either: a) curb my optimism or b) blow it out of proportion
Month/Cycle: 21
CD/DPO: 16/2
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 12-14
Testing: Nope
R/R: MH and I had a dumb argument last night before bed, which normally derails my morning workout, but this morning I crushed it. I went for a run, then did 21DFE upper body, so I am basically on fire today. We're also not still fighting, which is nice. I think every so often quarantine just gets to us.
I handled a ton of medical/billing related calls yesterday, so I also feel very accomplished today (albeit irritated that apparently we can't prorate the ten days my embryos existed in the month of February )
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
@asf0613 Ughhh we also have so many bathroom plumbing issues, I feel your pain. Being an adult sucks sometimes! Hopefully it's a quick and cheap fix!
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
@asf0613 I hate the giant windows of time they provide for services. Last time I spent part of my day working from home (pre-covid) waiting and they didn't show up until right at the end! I could have stayed at work the whole time because they showed up after 5.
@mvt2003 same, I think I go off the rails every so often because we haven't gone out in so long. You've reminded me that I need to call my therapist's office because I got the 1st bill and I don't think they billed through the EAP which says I should get 3 free counselling sessions.
Month/Cycle: almost 3 years 😩
CD/DPO: 21/6
Timing: -1, 0
Typical LP length: 13 days
Testing: nah, not unless AF is late
R/R: today's the day! I'm getting the cyst in my boob drained. Weirdly, DH had been looking setting unrelated up, but he found that when bodies can't hold on to vitamins in their usual way they can form cysts as a way to keep it within the body (or something like that). So maybe that's why that occurred? 🤷♀️ I am still on a boatload of stuff. Already stopped the L-Arginine. I'll stop taking the probiotic and vitamin E once those bottles run out. Then I'll be left with my PNV, vitamin D, and DHA. Much more minimal. DH asked me to let him know what drains out 🤢 lovely.
CS/Q: my temps are all barely over coverline. So weird.
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
@bluetickgal I’m so so sorry. Please wallow all you want today and eat, drink, do whatever will help lift your spirits! And then let’s both/all go to February!
@mvt2003 you go girl!! Way to start the morning off right!
@inthewoods23 so interesting about that cyst fact. Good luck with getting it drained!
Month/Cycle: 6/6
CD/DPO: 24/9
Timing: -4, -2, -1, +1
Typical LP length: 12 but on progesterone
Testing: trying to wait until the weekend
R/R: I am feeling like I’m in a way better headspace today than I was yesterday! I woke up in such a good mood and have felt fairly productive so far this morning. I’m seeing a good amount of my students for live sessions today, so hopefully they’re all in a good place to get some work done haha!
CS/Q: I know that my temps mean nothing because of the progesterone, but I’ve kept charting because I’m curious lol! They’re so flat!
@asf0613 Yikes I hope it's not an expensive fix and it's something that can be fixed easily.
@mvt2003 MH and I had arguments yesterday too. The quarantine is definitely getting to us. I'm glad that you were able to stop fighting and get so much done. Kudos to you for running and doing 21DFE!
@inthewoods yay for getting cyst taking care of! Have you gotten them before?
@runningoncookies I'm glad you're in better spirits today compared to yesterday! And yay for being productive!
Month/Cycle: 5/4 after 3 years during round 1
CD/DPO: 36/7
Timing: -4, -2, +1
Typical LP length: unsure
Testing: WFAF
R/R: I finally heard back from my doctor about what to do about my high prolactin. I have to get an MRI to make sure I don't have a tumor on my pituitary gland. So that's fun and worrisome. Other than that just sitting around waiting to see if this month worked out or not. I'm not feeling very hopeful given how my hormones are probably all out of whack.
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!
plumber is gone and since they were here a few months ago, the visit is covered under warranty! super excited because i didn't realize i wouldn't have to pay. i did give the guy $20 though because he was nice! and seemingly all fixed yay!
@asf0613 yay for fixed plumbing!
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
@asf0613 I'm glad someone came to fix your shower by now and that it wasn't much of a hassle!! That's great that it was covered!
@mvt2003 I totally understand things just getting to you sometimes. I'm glad things are better this morning. Proud of you for all the productivity!
@inthewoods23 Sending you lots of good vibes! I hope draining the cyst goes well and that's the end of the worry for now.
@runningoncookies I hope your live sessions with your students go well! I'm glad you're in a better headspace today.
@linzrunz please keep us updated about the MRI! I hope it's not something serious. Lots of good vibes to you.
Month/Cycle: 4/4 (unbenched)
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
@runningoncookies hopefully your students are all in the mood to learn!
@linzrunz Ugh I'm so sorry! MH had an elevated prolactin level last year, and we panicked immediately thinking it was a tumor, luckily the level went back down so it was a fluke. Hopefully yours is a fluke too!!!!
@ashaislurking So sorry your knee is still painful! It stinks that the cortisone shot didn't help!! I'm glad they're getting you in for an MRI soon.
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 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!
@ashaislurking hopefully you get your knee figured out soon! Total bummer that the shot didn’t help at all.
@ashaislurking thank you...I had a brownie with lunch, does that count as self care?! It made me happy! Haha. I’m so sorry you are still struggling with your knee pain and that the shot didn’t help! I hope you get some answers and a solution very soon! Yay for killing it with grad school! Your chart is looking great too...so many promising charts on here today!! Hoping for some good news to come in the next week from all of you!
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
My surgeon's office just called. My MRI is scheduled for next Thursday afternoon. If my dad is still in town he'll probably drive me (because I won't be able to drive after the MRI is over thanks to the contrast dye) otherwise I'll have to find a friend to drive. Then I have to wait until Monday 6/1 to go over the results.
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
@bluetickgal I'm so sorry about your BFN. Glad you're already feeling better about it.
I'm so glad to see so many of you have had a great day, and so many good looking charts!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 19/8
Timing: bad
Typical LP length: ~14 days
Testing: WFAF
R/R: I'm not sure this is a rant or a rave, but I looked into Daily Harvest today because I see commercials CONSTANTLY for it (so they must be working, right?)- anyway I am really tempted to try it out because I've been eating like GARBAGE lately. I know I'm posting late so if I'm still thinking about it I may bring it up another day.
CS/Q: nope