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TWW Weekend 7/4-7/5

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Month/Cycle:
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Timing:
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Testing:
R/R:
GTKY: Do you have any plans for the 4th?
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TTC History- *TW* LC
Me: 24 Dh: 46
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

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Re: TWW Weekend 7/4-7/5

  • Month/Cycle: 2/1
    CD/DPO: 25/8
    Timing: -2, -1, +1 
    Typical LP length: 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Testing: Monday (for real)
    R/R: had to call the cops last night at people who were shooting off illegal fireworks at 11:00 pm. In my state, you can shoot fireworks that leave the ground without a state issued permit. They clearly didn’t have one, because 5 minutes later, it was quiet. Hate to be a party pooper but this has always been my least favorite holiday. My dogs are both high anxiety and they can’t handle all the booms. Plus, DH has to be up at 2:30 am for work. 
    GTKY: Do you have any plans for the 4th? Sprinkler, sparklers, grilling, and an obligatory pic for the gram. 🤷🏻‍♀️
    CS/Q: I woke up sweating multiple times last night. Body temp is definitely rising.


    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

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  • DoubleUp8DoubleUp8 member
    edited July 2020

    @chindimples04 (sorry for the miss tag!) I hope it was a good sign. I was hot last night too. I kept me up for hours and I was kicking off the covers meanwhile, DH was under a blanket and a quilt. He is usually the hot one. That said, I feel like I am trying to see symptoms any where I can.

    Month/Cycle: 3/2

    CD/DPO: 22/7-9

    Timing: -5, -2, +1 or -5, -1

    Typical LP length: 12-14 days

    Testing: 7/8 if there are no signs of AF

    RR: last day of vacation before we head home tomorrow. Plan to fish, boat, swim, and enjoy the sun!

    GTKY: Do you have any plans for the 4th? See rave 🙂

    CS/Q: was really hot sleeping last night, even though it was a cool evening.

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  • @DoubleUp8 wrong tag, but I hope for both of our sakes, it’s good news. We even have the AC turned down lower because it’s been in the 90s! Enjoy your day! Sounds like a blast!
    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

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    TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021

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  • bows22bows22 member

    @chindimples04 that’s so annoying about the fireworks! Even if you want to break the law, it’s just rude to do it that late 

    @DoubleUp8 I think you meant to tag chindimples04 instead! But I hope your warm sleeping means something! Have a great last day of vacation!

    Month/Cycle: 19/21 including 2 benched 

    CD/DPO: 29/11

    Timing: -3,-1,O

    Typical LP length: 12

    Testing: BFN today, I’ll test tomorrow and then that’s it. 

    R/R: Well it doesn’t look like this was our cycle. I still have some work that I need to finish this weekend and I’m looking forward to getting it done, probably so that I can feel some kind of control over some aspect of my life. Ugh. Happy 4th to those of us in the USA! It was fun watching Hamilton last night and thinking about the beginning of our country (and what they would be thinking about the country now) 

    CS/Q:

    GTKY: It’s too hot here, humid and gross. No big plans today. Tomorrow we are celebrating my grandma’s birthday with a picnic. It makes me nervous because covid is starting to get crazy in our area, but she understands and is willing to take the risk to have everyone together, since’s 89 and anything could happen at any time anyway. I see her point, but I don’t like it

  • Month/Cycle: 1/1
    CD/DPO: 17/?
    Timing: CD 7, 10, 13
    Typical LP length: 12-13 days
    Testing: Nope
    R/R: My boobs hurt! 😫 I’m sure it’s all hormonal due to this being my first month off BC but dang. My body needs to chill out! 
    GTKY: Do you have any plans for the 4th?
    Spent the entire day in our pool yesterday and plan to do the same today! We had a bunch of different plans for this week but everything got cancelled due to covid. I can’t complain much though because we are super fortunate to have our own pool. 
    CS/Q: No chart

    @bows22 I’m sorry about the BFN. I haven’t watched Hamilton yet but I’m really excited to see it! 
    @doubleup8 Hope you enjoy your last day of vacation. 
    @chindimples04 I can’t stand the constant fireworks every night. Fireworks on the 4th is fine but the nights leading up to the 4th and the week following the 4th annoys the crap out of me!
  • @bows22 sorry about the BFN. Our weather is similar here. Hot and humid!

    @jenotontx especially with the 4th being a Saturday this year. THERE IS NOT REASON TO SHOOT OFF FIREWORKS ALL THE DAMN TIME. This is seriously my least favorite holiday.
    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers

    TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021

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  • kvh22kvh22 member
    @chindimples04 OMG the late night fireworks would drive me crazy! Also, how did you get the RHR to graph?

    @DoubleUp8 enjoy your last day of vacation 😎

    @bows22 I want to watch Hamilton but don't have Disney+ so will probably wait a while. Sorry about the BFN. Same boat over here. Did you use a cheapie or FRER?

    @jenotontx hopefully the sore boobs is a good sign! Jealous of the pool. Our apartment complex has one but it's obviously closed right now.


    Month/Cycle: 1/1
    CD/DPO: 30/11
    Timing: -4, -1, +1
    Typical LP length: 15-16 days
    Testing: BFN on FRER this morning so I think I'm out. If I was a few days later we still have a chance but I took a few OPKs that were negative, then got crosshairs and CM dried up so I don't really see how that'd be possible.
    R/R: I know a longer LP is better than a short one but it's annoying when you just want to get onto the next cycle.
    GTKY: Do you have any plans for the 4th? Nothing much. Might watch some virtual fireworks this evening
    CS/Q: a BFN on an FRER at 11DPO should be pretty definitive, right? Yesterday's was on an expired cheapie so I was holding out hope.


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  • @kvh22 I’m sorry about the negative. 11DPO can still be too early for some people. So I wouldn’t completely give up hope but I understand why you would think you are out. 
  • @kvh22 can you chart duo? If so, go there and add the sign RHR. 
    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers

    TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021

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  • kvh22kvh22 member
    @jenotontx response in spoiler. TW prior pregnancy
    I got a very clear positive at 11DPO in the past. Might be gross and I'm not planning on saving it long term but I actually still had it in the box with some unused FRERs and found it when I pulled those out this morning (forgot I had them). I feel exactly the same with the cramping and such too which is a mind f*** b/c that's not normal for me but I did only have one period between my last two pregnancies so maybe that is what I feel like now?
    I'd rather get a BFP of course but I'm trying to rationalize why it would be inconvenient now to try to trick myself into being fine with it 😂 Like more time for covid to go away, not having to go to our super intense conference next August andband leave a 5mo baby b/c I'd be back from mat leave by then if we had gotten pregnant this cycle, more time for nutrients from my new PNVs to make sure I'm in optimal health, etc. If AF is longer than day 16-17 (so 5-6 days) I'll test again.

    @chindimples04 Oo is chart duo in the VIP mode? I thought I'd tried but didn't plan to pay for it.

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  • @kvh22 I have no idea. I got one year VIP when they had a sale a few weeks ago. I didn’t try before that.
    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers

    TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021

    Lilypie Maternity tickers

  • @bows22 and @chindimples04 sorry for the mistag! I obviously didn't sleep well.

    @bows22 sorry for the BFN. I hope the birthday party goes well. I understand your concerns. Stay safe!

    @jenotontx enjoy the pool time! Sorry your boobs hurt, hope it stops soon!

    @kvh22 sorry for the BFN. Sorry I don't have any insight on the testing.
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  • bows22bows22 member
    @jenotontx very very jealous of your pool! Our community pool is still planning to open at some point but hasn’t yet. I miss it!

    @kvh22 I used a FRER. It’s white white white. I’m sorry for your BFN too! That temp jump is a tease! 
  • @chindimples04 I would have totally called the cops too, so annoying, we didn’t hear any last night but are expecting to tonight. Your temps look great!

    @DoubleUp8 Enjoy your last day of vacay!

    @bows22 Sorry for the BFN :( We are watching Hamilton tonight, I can’t wait!

    @jenotontx Also super jealous of your pool. Our neighbors said we could go over and use theirs whenever we want, they are in their 70s-80s and don’t use it ever, but I feel kind of weird about it so we haven’t yet, I wish we had our own!

    @kvh22 Sorry for the BFN. I wouldn’t say a BFN at 11 dpo is definitive though, especially if your LP is usually 15-16. It’s hard to tell with the triangles but say you implanted on 9dpo when you dipped below CL, it can take a few days for the HCG to get high enough to register even on an FRER, some people have naturally lower HCG so it takes longer to register since it doubles every couple of days based on your baseline.

    Month/Cycle: 7/7

    CD/DPO: 24/8

    Timing: -5, -3, -2, -1, O, +1

    Typical LP length: 9-10

    Testing: Monday 

    R/R: I woke up to the most annoying work email that was basically like "upload pics of your 4th of July celebrations (if you aren't working, haha)" like almost implying we should be working, eyeroll. I am doing my 4 hours that I owe from taking Thursday and Friday off even more begrudgingly now. 

    GTKY: Do you have any plans for the 4th? We watched the hot dog contest earlier and are watching Hamilton tonight, yay! And eating junk food all day, the American way ;)

    CS/Q: Nothing exciting, I didn't temp the last two days when I slept in, and my temp today was above CL but barely, they have been low overall this cycle both pre and post O, meh. 
    *TTC History*

    Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017

    TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia

    TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020

    IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal

    FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+

  • *lurking* 

    @kvh22 I figured out how to add RHR data! (It’s not intuitive. Steps in the spoiler. I have the membership though; not sure if that’s a factor.)

    Thanks @chindimples04 for opening my eyes to the existence of this feature; I’ve been charting my RHR in a Google Sheet which is... fun... but unnecessary.

    Step 1: go to Settings > Customize Data Entry Form. You will see this screen. Select Add Specifics


    Step 2: choose RHR from popular choices



    Step 3: choose numeric entry type


    Step 4: Add custom data to your favorites for easy entry 


    Step 5: Enable Chart Duo to show RHR graph



    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 41; MH: 40 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    Mar 2024 | consult to get established with a new reproductive immunologist (Alan Beer Center)
    Apr/May 2024 | required testing & waiting for a protocol
    May 2024 | protocol given / decided to go back to my old reproductive immunologist, Dr. Jubiz
    Jun / Jul 2024 | more testing, incl. SIS, ultrasound, and endometrial biopsy
    Jul 2024 | Dx chronic endometritis; 14 days of 100mg of doxy given
    Sep 2024 | Repeat endometrial biopsy; still + for chronic endometritis. 2 more antibiotics + an antiviral
    Oct 2024 | Hysteroscopy turned polypectomy; endometriosis consult w/ specialist who confirmed high likelihood of endo based on symptoms and ultrasound; lots of blood tests ordered
    Mar 2025 | Endo excision surgery. Stage 3 endo found! Recoveing
    Apr 2025 | Planning transfer w/ RE & green light protocol w/ RI; target transfer July or August 2025
    May 2025 | Surprise BFP! EDD 1/11/2026


    TTC #1
    Me: 36, MH: 34 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
    2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
    07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
    07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
    07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
    08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
    09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
    10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
    11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
    01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
    02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing 
    03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
    04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
    04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
    05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
    05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH. 
    06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
    07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
    08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
    09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
    11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
    12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
    01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
    02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
    03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
    05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering... 
    06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
    07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023


  • @legallykate enjoy your junk food feast!
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  • Month/Cycle: 2
    CD/DPO: 19
    Timing: -6, -1, O
    Typical LP length: 14 days 
    Testing: next Saturday 
    R/R: I'm a teacher so I'm off on the summer, but also drive for Uber Eats and am taking the weekend 🙌🏻
    GTKY: Do you have any plans for the 4th? It's my first anniversary ♥️

    I'm new here, trying to get into the community. I did an intro last week but to whomever hasn't met me, hello! 
  • @zookeeperc welcome! I'm new this TWW as well. Enjoy your weekend off!
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  • @zookeeperc I’m a teacher as well! What grade/subject?
    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

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    TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021

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  • bows22bows22 member
    edited July 2020
    @legallykate ew to your work. I hope you enjoyed Hamilton! It was in my head all day yesterday and now I kind of want to watch it again. 

    Edit forgot to say- it was a BFN again for me. I’m expecting AF tomorrow so I may or may not be here again. Don’t any of you follow me to WTO!
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    @zookeeperc welcome!

    @bows22 you are stronger than me. I don't think I could handle another BFN today. I'm waiting until Wednesday or Thursday to test again if AF doesn't show which is frustrating b/c I have 15-16 day LPs. Hugs.

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  • @bows22 sorry about the BFN today. 😔

    My back is killing me today and I’ve been having cramping all morning. I’ve also been super emotional today. So that’s been fun. Oh, and I forgot to share pictures from our deck tear up, so that’s in the spoilers. I’m ready for it to be finished....


    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers

    TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021

    Lilypie Maternity tickers

  • @bows22 sorry about the BFN. 

    @chindimples04 sorry about your back and your emotions, hopefully that's a good sign! Deck project looks like it's coming along!

    I have been super emotional today and my boobs hurt. Of course when I get AF, I also get emotional and my boobs hurt, so I may just be getting AF symptoms early. Trying not to over analyze it, but it's so hard!
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  • @zookeeperc I’m a teacher as well! What grade/subject?
    I teach 2nd grade. I'm going to be math and science next year 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻  I can't wait. We used to be self-contained so this is a new adventure for me. I'm hoping it'll make time management easier! What do you teach??
  • @DoubleUp8 I'm the same way with AF symptoms 😫 I over analyze them. I'm cramping today but I feel like it's still too early for anything. I hate the wait.
  • @DoubleUp8 I hate how much AF and early more fancy symptoms are exactly the same. 🤣

    @zookeeperc I teach 4th, self-contained. I’d love to teach math and science! That would be a dream!
    TTC History

    Me: 26 DH: 27

    TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers

    TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021

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