***THIS POST WILL MENTION PREGNANCY, BIRTH OR BABIES. If you are having a hard TTC or TTCAL day, please read at your own discretion***
Hello old friends, good to see you!
***As a courtesy to those still TTC on this board, please do not post bump pictures here.***
If you were a regular poster on TTGP we'd love to get an update on you this month! Please tell us how you are doing!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)?
*How far along are you?
*Which birth month board/due date?
*Team Pink/Blue/Green?
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
July 2020
August 2020
September 2020
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December 2020
@feather_heather @tryingktogku @dobiemom11 @the_road_to_oz
January 2021
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March 2021
Re: TTGP Grad Check-in August
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)?
Sept 2018 - Nov 2019
We have a middle name picked out, which is the same as my Dad's. So.... halfway there, right?? 😬
The whole giving birth in a Pandemic thing is starting to get real. It definitely increases my anxiety level but at the same time I can't wait to meet this little guy.
And, of course I'm still always lurking and cheering yall on! I loved the food themed GTKYs this week. But for the marshmallow one, how did nobody say #6, but pull off the nasty charred part and just eat the delicious gooey center? That's clearly the answer 😂.
So much love to all of you, and rooting for many many more BFPs this summer!! ♥️
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? August 2018- November 2019
*How far along are you? 4 weeks PP tomorrow
*Which birth month board/due date? July BMB, due date was 7/17. She arrived on 7/6
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We finally did it! Peyton Nicole (my middle name) 💓
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I can’t believe this is my last check in 💔 time flies when...you’re in a global pandemic and barely leave the house? PP has been really hard and it’s hard balancing those thoughts knowing i wanted this for so long, so that has been tough to manage these past several weeks on top of everything else. I still have survivor’s guilt (for lack of a better term) for moving on while friends are still here, so I beat myself up for not being 200% thankful all the time during the sleepless nights etc.
I’m excited and hopeful for the new treatment plans starting up right now! I’m really hoping to see a bunch of my favorite people in the IF thread graduate in the next few months ❤️ You all have been such effing troopers during this whole covid thing. Not that I didn’t think you all were strong before, but wow. Love you ladies and am always rooting for you! Please feel free to PM me any time.
@jennifer_louise I was thinking the other day how it seems like so many grads have been team pink lately so I'm happy when we've got a few team blues in the mix 🙂
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
@jennifer_louise feel free to send me pics of what you're knitting for your baby boy!
@b_1029 I second exactly what @inthewoods23 said. ❤️❤️
@inthewoods23 happy to represent team blue! As my sister said to me the other day (and I'll put this in a spoiler because it's quite inappropriate):
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Dec 2019- April 2020
*How far along are you? 20 weeks on Tuesday
*Which birth month board/due date? Dec 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Will find out this week
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Haven't really talked about it. I think we are waiting to see what team we are on. However we did discuss the name John for a boy, since it is a family name for many family members. We would call him by his middle name, since that is what my husband does to avoid all the John confusion.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Miss all of you! Wishing you the best! Also how is the "summer" over already?
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? TTC Jan 2018, on TTGP from Sept 2018 to April 2020
*How far along are you? 18.5 weeks.
*Which birth month board/due date? December
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. She will be Claire-Ellen
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Still struggling with HG. I'm now going for weekly fluid infusions so feeling a little better, but a lot of time spent miserable / worried she isn't getting enough from me. My son's birthday is soon, and he had a very traumatic birth (Maternal near miss) so I always struggle this time of year, and this year is extra hard since I am in and out of the hospital and pregnant.
20 week ultrasound is coming up on the 13th, so I am excited about that. Starting to plan my maternity leave and tell all my clients what to expect. It's been mostly well received. Only one "Are you coming back??!"
Hi!! I miss you ladies!
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? August 2019 - April 2020
*How far along are you? 21w3d
*Which birth month board/due date? December 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. I can't commit to anything and I change my mind constantly! I think we're going to have to have a list going into the hospital and then just see what she looks like when she is born!
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? We're putting the deposit down on her daycare today. It's weird because right now I'm working from home, and we don't know what the state of the world will be come March, but I'd rather be prepared and have it all lined up.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? April 2019-July 2020
*How far along are you? 6 weeks tomorrow
*Which birth month board/due date? March 30
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Will definitely be finding out!
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We've kicked around a few, nothing serious yet though since the baby is currently the size of a pomegranate seed.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? It was a not very fun exciting weekend over here, I had a small red bleed on Saturday afternoon, we freaked out and called the emergency RE line. It did stop and never filled a pad so we're hoping it was an isolated incident. We both knew that bleeding is really common in IVF pregnancies, but knowing it and seeing it are two very different things! File under things I never thought I would do: giving MH reports about what my tp looked like every time I go to the bathroom Just going to count the days until my first ultrasound on Friday at this point.
Just wanted to say I miss all of you like crazy! I've been loving all the GTKYs recently and am dying to weigh in Potatoes are life in any and all forms!
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
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? 9ish months - May 2019 to Feb 2020
*How far along are you? 29+1
*Which birth month board/due date? October 18, 2020 (moved to FB group last month)
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? PINK
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it.: As always, putting in a spoiler since the internets are forever.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? I think the "it's really real" is starting to set in now that I'm in the third trimester. MH and I both have started nesting, which is a little difficult since we're still in a pandemic and to make matters worse we're getting hit by Hurricane Isaias tomorrow. Thankfully, we're both teleworking successfully, so that's good.
I lurk here pretty frequently, so if you see a lovetit from me that's because I miss y'all and am loving your journeys. Fingers crossed for a mass exodus soon!!
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
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
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? From October or November 19 to May 2020
*How far along are you? 12w5d
*Which birth month board/due date? Feb 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue💙
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Haven’t started thinking
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Just did my NT scan! Baby is growing nicely, 4 days ahead of schedule. My placenta is a little low (I asked the ultrasound doctor, so he told me that); and my cervix is currently at 35mm. As an ivf mom I am super paranoid about everything and asked every question possible during the scan lol!
*TW*
Married: 09/16
TTC #1 08/18
~2019~
IUI #1 #2 #3 with letrozole cancelled
Natural cycle IUI #4 10/19 BFN
First RE visit 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#5 11/19 BFN
Elevated prolactin dx confirmed 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#6 cancelled
~2020~
IVF #1 ICSI+PGT-A 02/20
32R 19M 14F 7B 7 PGT-A normal
Hysteroscopy to remove polyps 3/20
FET 05/20 BFP! beta #1 9dp6dt 443.8; beta #2 11dp6dt 1212
Baby has a heartbeat! 6w5d HB 128
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? May 2019 to November 2019
*How far along are you? I would have been 40 weeks this Friday but my sweet guy came this past Sunday!
*Which birth month board/due date? August 2020/Due 8/7
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. We decided in the delivery room to name him Connor James. We had been back and forth between two first names and our nurse happened to have two sons; Connor and James.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share?
I’m still stunned he’s here. I fully expected to be overdue. I’m sad this is my last check in. Selfishly it’s how I’ve clung to my “comfort.” I will forever lurk and forever root all of you on 💓
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
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.
@mvt2003 praying for a great ultrasound for you this week!! Sorry you had that scare. *creepy internet-stranger hugs*
@babyodo I am starting to feel that *oh shit it’s real* feeling lately too. Realizing I only have 3 months left now until baby boy arrives is daunting. I have so much to do..... and yet I’ve procrastinated so far so I guess my nesting hasn’t kicked in yet! Lol.
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Nov 2019 - March 2020
*How far along are you? 25 weeks
*Which birth month board/due date? Nov 2020 - 11/19/2”
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? 💙 Blue
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. Quentin Kennedy
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? Not too much going on over here. Work is saying there pretty much no way we will be back in office until after the new year and I can’t believe I got away with not having to buy any maternity work clothes! FMLA was approved quickly and easily which was good because I was worried I was going to have to argue over whether my time as a contractor counted. I’m very daunted thinking I only have 3 months left before Babyboy makes his arrival.
Miss you all!
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
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
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
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+
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
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.
I literally screeched like a pterodactyl
ETA: I innocently clicked on the spoiler button thinking nothing of it and got blasted with that good news that it made me scream in such a good way!
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
*How long were you active on TTGP and when (minimum of 3 months)? Sept 2018 to April 2020.
*How far along are you? 19 weeks!
*Which birth month board/due date? Dec 2020
*Team Pink/Blue/Green? PINK.
*How are you doing picking out a name? Feel free to share it. She will be Claire-Ellen Ruth or Ruthie - we are debating on the middle name, or not having one all together. With the double-barreled first it's a lot, but I also like the fact having a middle name makes it clear Claire-Ellen is her whole first name. My grandmas are Claire and Ellen, and my mom is Mary-Ellen, so it honors all the important women in my life. Ruthie was my husbands aunt who passed away.
*Questions, concerns or other? Anything else exciting to share? 20 week ultrasound in 10 days! I've been really struggling with Hyperemesis Gradivardium, but my doctor is really proactive about it. I am now going for fluids once a week, on three different medications and able to feel almost normal some days. I'm a little bitter about the fact we struggled with infertility and now this pregnancy is so.damn.hard. but hoping maybe it means she'll be an easy baby.
@babyodo I love that!
@mvt2003 I've had three small bright red bleeds this pregnancy. It's definitely scary! YAYYYYY for twins!
@jennifer_louise That comment, LOL
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021