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Month/Cycle:
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R:
CS/Q:
GTKY: What would your “last meal” be? No dietary restrictions, just the best things you could possibly eat.
Re: WTO Weekend 10/17-10/18
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPKs
R/R: DHs car is dying so I’m off to go look for a new car today. I really loved not having a car payment but I’m looking forward to a new, safe car. His current car has had the cruise get stuck at 70 mph going down the interstate (couldnt get the car to stop at all), has no power steering anymore, and is constantly leaking fluid. It’s a hot mess and I never feel safe driving it.
CS/Q: another interesting temp spike today thats corresponding with HIO the night before. 🧐
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: 2/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: temping, opks
R/R: so much snow on the ground!!!! This is a rant lol! Found a half-used gift card to Zara in my wallet from Xmas so planning on treating myself tomorrow 💃🏻
CS/Q: none
GTKY: What would your “last meal” be? No dietary restrictions, just the best things you could possibly eat: A full course Italian meal would be my choice!! Yummm salivating thinking of it.
@chindimples04 my H is out looking at a car this morning too - hope you find one that works for you!! Definitely sounds like it’s time for an upgrade 😬😬
Month/Cycle: 29/idk
CD: 19
WAYDTGKU: Lots of extras
R/R: Rant: I was too tired to HIO last night—fell asleep waaaay early & DH couldn’t wake me up. I’d been having more ovulation-like cramps yesterday afternoon so we really should’ve gone for it because I don’t know if yesterday was O or the day before. And my temp dropped this morning, which doesn’t happen to me right after O, so that isn’t telling me anything. 🤷♀️ Rave: I got 11 hours of sleep!!! I think today will be a good day haha.
CS/Q: The temp drop today is going to delay my crosshairs by a couple days...
GTKY: What would your “last meal” be? No dietary restrictions, just the best things you could possibly eat. Hmmm, lobster with lots of butter, probably some raw oysters, maybe grilled scallops & shrimp, maybe steamed mussels & clams in a delicious broth with a baguette. But just a couple bites of each because just thinking about all that food is making me feel gluttonous & nauseous!
@chindimples04 good luck searching for a car. Not being able to break while going 70mph is def a good reason for a new car lol!
@canucklehead123 I love when I find old gift cards that still have money on them. Get something good!
@keikilove so jealous of your 11 hours of sleep - that sounds glorious!!
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: FF, bbt, prenatals, HIO EOD, OPKs
R/R: DH is home this weekend, so he is helping me clean this hell hole of a house we live in. My OPKs should be coming in today, so I’ll have those by the time AF moves on out.
CS/Q: nothing to see
GTKY: What would your “last meal” be? No dietary restrictions, just the best things you could possibly eat. Ooh good question. I would probably go with a caprese salad, filet minion cooked medium with a balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, green beans, warm French baguette, with fresh strawberry cheesecake for dessert.
@chindimples04 Good Lord, you definitely need a new car! You don't need this added anxiety!
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