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Re: TWW Tuesday 9.22
Month/Cycle: 9/2 AL, but benched
CD/DPO: 25/8
Timing: TTA/benched
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: N/A
R/R: I have been lurking for a few days because I have been doing all the research I can before the genetics appointment today! Based on what I have read, I think it is highly likely we will be unbenched today, if for no other reason than there is no additional testing we can really do. Either way, at least I will no longer be in limbo, which will be nice!
CS/Q: It is such a nice chart, if only there was any timing on it haha
@fitzfizz good luck at your appointment today! Even if you’re not unbenched I hope you get some other good news
Month/Cycle: 22/24
CD/DPO: 25/10
Timing: -2,-1,O
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: BFN today, I’ll test again tomorrow
R/R: I really don’t have any optimism for this cycle. So the BFN didn’t really sting today. After last cycle’s mind-F I won’t get my hopes up for awhile. So I’ll keep testing since it’s still early but not really expecting anything. Our current plan is to call the RE back after next cycle so that’s just the goal at this point. Anyway, work is busy as usual but I have some calls this morning that will hopefully get some things wrapped up. I also have to go to the post office so I may treat myself to something good for breakfast!
CS/Q:
@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
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
@bows22 sorry for the BFN. Treat yourself today sounds like a must!
@lauren_0620 did you buy more than you originally intended?
Month/Cycle: 39/28
CD/DPO: 28/12
Timing: -3, +2 (according to FF)
Typical LP length: 13 days
Testing: ok NOBODY PANIC but I think I saw the start of something on my Wondfo early result test this morning
Like the I can see something sorta there in person but it doesn't really show up in a picture kind of thing
R/R: Well my mind is consumed now. I don't even know what to talk about here now haha. I was not expecting this developing story this morning. Happy first day of Autumn!
CS/Q: nothing unexpected in my chart, temps usually stay a little high during AF
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
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
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 🤣
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
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
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
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
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
@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
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
@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!!!
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
@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!
@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!
And finally:
@inthewoods23
Just kidding! I’m so glad you don’t go here anymore!