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TWW Tuesday 9.8

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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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Re: TWW Tuesday 9.8

  • Month/Cycle: 5/3

    CD/DPO: 27/7

    Timing: -3, O, +1

    Typical LP length: 12-13

    Testing: seeing if I can hold out until the weekend...

    R/R: It's a dark, rainy day here today - the exact weather to be curling up with a good book all day, but unfortunately it's a workday! I did have all 3 days of the long weekend off, though, which was so nice. I have a very small rant in that I got some mosquito bites on Saturday that just will NOT stop itching despite steroid cream! Such a small thing but so annoying. Also, I'm going to be starting Whole30 tomorrow. Will post more about that in Healthy Habits. 

    CS/Q: I have a question about proov tests. I did my 7dpo proov test this morning and in person I can see the absolute faintest little bit of a line, so I took a photo but there's no discernible line in the photo. Of course any second line means it's negative, but I've also read that sometimes that second line shadow shows up even when people have had blood levels confirming appropriate levels of progesterone. Does anyone have experience with this?

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  • Month/Cycle: 1/1

    CD/DPO: 22/10

    Timing: ~O and +1

    Typical LP length: 12ish days

    Testing: BFN this morning. I have no temps to go off, so no real idea of where I actually stand. I'll test again tomorrow probably. It is still early because I don't think AF should be here until Saturday/Sunday.

    R/R:  Work day for me, and honestly I am totally fine with it. Sometimes a quiet day in the office is much needed after a busy weekend. 

    CS/Q: none :)

  • @priyadoc I give you so much credit for starting Whole30. I would love to try it, but really don't think I have the will power to avoid certain foods! 
  • @daisy528 I don't feel like I have any willpower either, but I'm hoping to be able to prove to myself that I can muster some! Sorry about BFN, it's still a little early so I hope you get a pleasant surprise later this week!
  • *lurking from WTO*

    @priyadoc did you do a baseline Proov test? Even if you see a like 7DPO, as long as that like is lighter than the baseline, it means you have ovulated. Fair warning: Proov test is ONLY FDA approved to confirm ovulation, which it sounds like happened for you. Many though try and use it to confirm sufficient progesterone levels which ... you know ... can be done but it’s not approved to do that. Plus, as you probably know, progesterone is released in pulses so even a blood draw can be inaccurate in measuring levels. 

    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


  • @acleverusername I did do a baseline test and today's was for sure lighter than that. Thanks for the reminder about what Proov can and can't detect....so helpful to hear when I'm overanalyzing!!
  • @priyadoc ditto to everything @acleverusername said about Proov. If it is lighter than your baseline test than you ovulated. I would say if it is that close to being positive then your progesterone is probably good but you might also see it lighten even more over the next couple days as progesterone rises. GL with Whole30! I touch base on the Healthy Habits thread but I just finished my third round if you need any recipes or pointers.
    @daisy528 sorry for the BFN. FX it's just too early!

    Month/Cycle: 10/10

    CD/DPO: 17/3

    Timing: -3, -1, 1

    Typical LP length: 13 days

    Testing: only if no AF

    R/R:  It is cool and fall like here and I am loving it! My birthday is on Sunday and we are planning on going to an apple orchard and have a nothing bunt cake and I can't wait! I'm not tracking at all so all my numbers are just based on O on CD 14 I think we still got decent timing in. We ended up making it work one night at my ILs  :#

    CS/Q: none


    *TW LC*
    Me & MH: 32
    DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
    TTC #2: 12/2019
    Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
    Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
    Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18

  • @krash_ Thanks for weighing in on proov!! I know you've done Whole30 and that was part of what inspired me to do it :) Sounds like you have a great plan for your birthday, you deserve a wonderful day after the last few weeks. 
  • @krash_ I think we are heading to the apple orchard this weekend as well! What a great way to spend your birthday!
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