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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
CS/Q:


Re: TWW Friday 9/11
Month/Cycle: 10/10
CD/DPO: 20/6
Timing: good
Typical LP length: 13 days
Testing: not unless AF is late
R/R: My birthday is on Sunday! I asked for a trip to the apple orchard and a Nothing Bunt Cake so hopefully MH delivers. He get me pumpkin spice coated pretzels, they are Archer Farms from target and they are delish! Overall not bad for a Friday.
CS/Q: none
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_ Happy early Birthday!! Hope you're able to relax and enjoy the day
Month/Cycle: 5/3
CD/DPO: 30/10
Timing: -3, O, +1
Typical LP length: 12-13
Testing: seeing if I can hold out until tomorrow.
R/R: I thought it was Saturday when I woke up this morning, and then immediately got pissed it's only Friday. It's a dark and dreary day here again, so I'm looking forward to finishing up with work this evening and then doing something to relax (tea, movie, and crocheting!) Today is Day 3 of Whole30 for me. Thank you so much to those of you who have done this before and are encouraging me! I appreciate you
I'm still feeling slightly PMSy, so not too hopeful for this cycle. If/when AF does show up, I'm supposed to call my OB's office to schedule an HSG.
CS/Q: none
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
@priyadoc I've heard the first few days of whole 30 can be pretty PMSy, so fingers crossed that is what you are feeling.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 19/2
Timing: -1
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: maybe a week from Saturday? Or if I can hold out, longer.
R/R: so excited it is Friday. Not a ton planned for the weekend. Maybe some apple picking and football on Sunday.
CS/Q: got another temp rise, so that was nice.
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
@priyadoc ugh sorry that you thought it was Friday, that’s the worst!!
Month/Cycle: 9/9
CD/DPO: 23/1
Timing: -5, -3, -2, -1, O
Typical LP length: on progesterone so at least 14
Testing: ughhh trying not to think about it yet!!
R/R: Happy Friday!! Today is my first day back in person at work, and it’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I was pretty much able to stay to myself all day, but got to see some coworkers that I really missed which was nice! We’re going to my parents for dinner tonight which will also be fun!
CS/Q:
@priyadoc the first 2 weeks are pretty hard, but you'll get through it and you'll feel great! I hope your mood improves over the course of the day; mine is always affected when it's dreary outside.
@DoubleUp8 Nice temp bumps for sure! Enjoy your laissez-faire weekend.
@runningoncookies welcome to the TWW party! Glad to hear that your first day back in person went well; it must be so nice to see colleagues face-to-face instead of over your webcam.
Month/Cycle: 8/8
CD/DPO: 16/3
Timing: -2, O (IUI), +1
Typical LP length: on progesterone so however long I want! LOL.
Testing: Day 12 which is on 9/20
R/R: The west coast is in the process of burning down; the air quality in SF is so bad right now, but it's bad from LA all the way up to Canada. So, there isn't even a way to escape it. Unfortunately MH and I only have 1 air purifier and since we work out of different rooms in the house, the air quality in the office (where I work) is really bad. I have a perma-headache. And forget about going outside. We're going to order another air purifier, but TBH I'm seriously considering leaving the state; I have no idea how long this will continue for. In 2018, the smoke stayed over the Bay for 2 weeks, and only ended because the rainy season began. We're in early Sep and the rainy season won't be here for another 2-2.5 months. This is extremely heavy stuff.
CS/Q: too lazy to post. Temps are going up.
TTC History
TTC#2
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
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
@krash_ Very happy early birthday! I hope your weekend is amazing!
@priyadoc Best of luck with whole30! I hope your symptoms -aren't- PMS symptoms but if this cycle doesn't work out for you I do hope you get some good news from your ObGyn when you see them again.
@DoubleUp8 I hope you enjoy a lovely relaxing weekend
@runningoncookies I'm glad your first day back to work wasn't too bad! Hopefully you have a wonderful dinner tonight!
Month/Cycle: 8/6
CD/DPO: 25/4-5
Timing: -3, -1 (if 4DPO), -2, 0 (if 5 DPO)
Typical LP length: 14ish days
Testing: I see my PCP for an annual physical at 9/10DPO and they might do labs at that appointment BUT I won't be testing until 12-14DPO.
R/R: Debating calling my ObGyn to see if they want to do any TWW labs this cycle (progesterone would be the main one) or if we just want to hold out... After last cycle's chaos I'm so on edge. I really don't want another 80+ day cycle. I'm happy I'm over here but I'm also kind of dreading the next couple of weeks...
CS/Q:
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
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
@ashaislurking Thanks for the good vibes! I'm sorry you're feeling anxious but so happy you're here in TWW!
@acleverusername I would be thinking about moving too! It's crazy. I'll take snow storms ( I live in the northeast) over wild fires any day!
@ashaislurking I'm so glad to see you here! I'm sorry this cycle had you on edge. I hope your OB has some answers and a plan.
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
TTC History
TTC#2
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
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
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014