Trying to Get Pregnant

TWW Tuesday 9.22

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Re: TWW Tuesday 9.22

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  • @fitzfizz Good luck at your appointment today! FX for being unbenched!

    @bows22 FX it's just too early for you still! Sending positive vibes for your testing tomorrow :) 

    Month/Cycle: 4/4

    CD/DPO: 22/3

    Timing: -4,-2,-1

    Typical LP length: 13

    Testing: Not unless AF is late

    R/R: I get some items delivered from Target today from an online shopping spree last week and I'm super excited about it :D it's the little things! I made lots of plans for myself after work/this weekend to keep my mind occupied when I'm not working in an effort to avoid SS. I'm usually crazy when it comes to that so I'm working hard this cycle to be more relaxed :) 

    CS/Q: none

  • Month/Cycle: 2/2 AL #2

    CD/DPO: 19/1 

    Timing: Not that it matters cause of my surgery. 

    Typical LP length: 10-11 days 

    Testing: Definitely not

    R/R: Well im over here now. I Definitely O'd yesterday with my temp dip and rise this morning and I had cramping and O pain yesterday too. I have a short work week this week cause of my surgery. I work today and tomorrow and then I'm off for a bit for my surgery until next Tues. Also, last night my work texted me and let me know that one of the residents that we all love was found dead in his bed at lunch. 😭 Im soo sad. I loved that sweet old man. I burst into tears in my kitchen. I love my job but getting attached to the seniors and then them dying is soo tough. 

    CS/Q: Nothing

    @bows22 So sorry friend for your BFN. Treat yourself to all the yummy things for breakfast. FX that its just too early still.

    @lauren_0620 yay for items from Target lol Enjoy whatever it is that you bought. Keeping your mind busy sounds like a great idea for a distraction. 

    @fitzfizz GL with your genetics testing today. I hope all goes well. Im praying that your able to be unbenched soon. 

    @inthewoods23 Happy first day of Autumn to you too. OMG!! Ok I'm trying to stay calm for you and not panic 😆 I sure hope that this is the cycle for you. FX. EEEE 😁 That temp dip of yours still makes me laugh 🤣

  • @mindyb2019 I applaud you for what you do! I don't think I could deal with all the emotion that goes along with caring for the elderly. I might be scarred for life if I found someone dead  :'(
    *TW* History
    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 B) | 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 ended due to filing divorce

    **New relationship starting May 2024**

    Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
    Its Gonna Be May GIFs  Tenor
  • edited September 2020
    @fitzfizz good luck with the appointment today and I'm really hoping the outcome will be as we all hope! FX
    @bows22 I'm sorry for the BFN and your not feeling positive about this cycle; I had been meaning to ask about RE appointments since I saw that you had been an active contributor to the IF thread previously. How far did you go down that path? 
    @lauren_0620 enjoy all your packages and good idea to make plans to avoid SSing. 
    @inthewoods23 LOL... I'm on pins and needles here.... seriously, you cannot say "stay calm I kinda see a line." FXing and 🙏🏻ing for you. 
    @mindyb2019 I am so sorry you lost a resident; I can only imagine that they become like family to you so the grieving is no less difficult. 

    Month/Cycle: 8/8

    CD/DPO: 27/15

    Timing: -1, +1 (insemination)

    Typical LP length: on progesterone; however long I want... muahahahahaha

    Testing: I'm tested out this cycle. 

    R/R: Just waiting for AF to arrive; might take a few days yet. Last time it took 6 days after stopping progesterone. So, I'm thinking Friday/Saturday. 

    CS/Q: I drank wine this weekend and even though Tempdrop says that their technology removes any impact from drinking, I seriously doubt it. 



    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


  • @inthewoods23 I really hope you plan to use that FRER this afternoon! Fingers crossed!

    Fingers Crossed GIFs  Tenor

    ~~Signature~~
    Me: 36, DH: 38, Together since: 2006, Married: 9/2011 
    **TW Living Child**

    BFP 9/19/20 - EDD - 6/1/21

    BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014


  • *lurking from WTO*

    @inthewoods23 I didn't think I would ever say this but please go pee on more things! Post the pics in 1st tri! I need more information!!!
    *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

  • keikilovekeikilove member
    edited September 2020
    @inthewoods23 Aaaaahh, the suspense! FX that your one last good FRER at home confirms what we all want for you! Cheering you on like 


  • @inthewoods23 I am dying to see this update. FX for you!
  • @fitzfizz Yay for potentially getting unbenched and back to business!

    @bows22 It's still so early, you're not out!

    @mindyb2019 That makes me so sad about your resident. I have a huge soft spot for the elderly. You have to be so strong to work in that environment and deal with the losses.

    @acleverusername I am telling myself that the silver lining of AF coming today is that now I can have wine and not worry about it!

    @lauren_0620 I have a love/hate relationship with Target. Love all their stuff, slightly hate myself when I buy all the things.

    Just an update for everyone - AF showed up today, 2 days early so that was unexpected! I will be lurking around in here, but will have to head back to WTO. Wishing everyone luck!

  • @inthewoods23 thanks. Ya that’s my greatest fear since I started working in a care home is that one day I’ll find one of them dead on their floor in their room or in their bed etc.. I would loose it 😭 I would definitely be scarred for life too. Ok and like everyone else here, can you go pee on things so we can know 😆 



  • @bows22 11 DPO is still very early, especially if it was not an FRER. For some insight into my mind though, my main thought reading your update was “I wonder if she got something good for breakfast?” I hope it was good! 

    @lauren0620 I love it when the fruits of my online shopping problem arrive! I hope it was everything you want

    @mindyb2019 I found a patient once, I literally was trying to wake him up for a few seconds, then I realized. I hadn’t known him long, but it was still jarring to find someone. I hope that never happens to you. On an unrelated note, I am glad you finally made it out of WTO! 

    @acleverusername I’m sorry you are out, but I’m glad you were able to indulge a bit this weekend to take the sting out of it. 

    I’ll type an update tomorrow about our apt. Short version, we are unbenched but still waiting on the last few tests. 

    And finally:

    @inthewoods23   


    Just kidding! I’m so glad you don’t go here anymore!

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