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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: TWW Thursday 9.24
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 22/2
Timing: -4, -2, O
Typical LP length: 9-11 days
Testing: 10/1
R/R: Well, our last minute staff meeting ended up being a scold fest of all the things we aren’t doing well enough at with digital learning. FANTASTIC. And, the verdict is in, we go full virtual on Monday. It’s only for a week (for now) as we reevaluate every Wednesday. Wish me luck.
CS/Q: HUGE temp spike today! ❤️
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
Month/Cycle: 9/2 AL
CD/DPO: 27/10
Timing: TTA
Typical LP length: 13 based on the one time I actually could measure an LP, but I had some cramping yesterday so who knows. Might have O date wrong due to thermometer shenanigans.
Testing: nothing HPT related, just WFAF so we can actually get this thing on the move
R/R: I’m going to hobby lobby today! I love craft supplies to an unreasonable degree, so any chance to go to a craft store makes me happy. I always feel conflicted about hobby lobby specifically because their views on birth control are abhorrent to me, but they have a far better selection than anything else near me. In the past I have made donations to planned parenthood when I spend too much at hobby lobby, and I think I may need to do this again today haha
CS/Q: I’m still annoyed that my thermometer was malfunctioning right around the time of O, but my new one arrived yesterday so I am all set for next month!
Month/Cycle: 2/2 AL #2
CD/DPO: 21/3
Timing: Not that it matters
Typical LP length: 10-11 days
Testing: Nope
R/R: Well ladies, today is LEEP surgery day. Im getting anxious and nervous 😬 It's in the afternoon and I just want it over with asap! I hope all goes well with it. Im off work untill mid next week. Hoping to relax and heal all week/weekend long. Here goes nothing!! 😟
CS/Q: Nothing.
@fitzfizz Yay for the new thermometer. Im hoping this one works great. Woo hoo! Craft stores. I LOVE craft stores. I could spend forever in them lol im like a kid in a candy store in there 😆
@chindimples04 Good luck on going full virtual on Monday. Hope it all works out. Sorry your staff meeting was a scold fest on what you guys arnt doing right.
@mindyb2019 Good luck on your surgery today!! I'm sure everything will go well. Sending positive vibes your way!
might have to do that next time!
@fitzfizz Lol I feel the exact same way and always feel guilty shopping at Hobby Lobby, but they have such cute stuff! I'd never thought about donating to PP as a way to offset a shopping spree there
@chindimples04 ugh I'm sorry your staff meeting didn't go well. Good luck with virtual learning for the next week!
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 24/5
Timing: -4,-2,-1
Typical LP length: 13
Testing: Not unless AF is late
R/R: DH went and got me a pumpkin spice latte today, but he forgot to ask for a non-dairy milk in it and I'm lactose free
I started feeling bad about half way through it and asked him about it and he said he totally forgot. Feeling pretty crappy right now but not letting it ruin my day because today is my Friday! I'm so excited to have tomorrow and Monday off and have a little "staycation". We have lots of fun things planned - going to an outdoor museum, brunch, cider mill, shopping, etc. I will probably just be lurking and not posting as much in the next few days.
CS/Q: None
@fitzfizz I don't shop at Hobby Lobby (for the reasons you mentioned but also because I just don't craft much) but on the rare occasion that I get Chick-Fil-A I will make a donation to Human Rights Campaign of exactly the amount I spent.
@mindyb2019 good luck today. We'll be thinking of you!
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
@mindyb2019 good luck with your surgery! Will be thinking of you.
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
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 18/4
Timing: -3, -1
Typical LP length: 14d
Testing: I figured I’d wait until next Tuesday
R/R: I love hobby lobby, even though I’m not crafty I have dreams of being crafty though! I like the home decor at HL and Big Lots though.
I’ve been a total grump at work lately, but today was better. I felt like a coworker steam-rolled me so I’ve been stewing on it, even after talking to her via email and in person I was busy enough today with work and school that it’s gotten a bit out of my head though
CS/Q: just hanging out and lurking in all the threads. Even though I’m a nurse, everyone is such a treasure trove of info!