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Month/Cycle:
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: WTO Tuesday 12/1
Month/Cycle: 24/27
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: OPKs if I ever take one, Tracking CM
R/R: Still keep forgetting to pee on an OPK but we had sex last night so that’s the important thing👍🏻. Most of my clients have been cancelling on me due to covid and wanting to try to do our work remotely, but I have a client where we observe their in-process manufacturing orders near year end so I have to go there today. I think they are pretty good about mask wearing so I’m not overly concerned but would just rather be at home in a bubble haha. We’re also supposed to get a bunch of snow today but so far not so bad and my commute was uneventful. Hopefully driving home is the same!
CS/Q:
Month/Cycle: 18/11
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: Letrozole + TI, prenatals, temping, OPKs
R/R: Loving my new bed so much!! I didn't want to leave it this morning 🤣. Yesterday went well though. I got all the beds moved into the different bedrooms, vacuumed the entire second floor, and had everything ready a few hours before the delivery guys arrived. I was definitely exhausted though and glad it was an off night for TI. I was greeted with big fluffy snowflakes on my drive in to school today which made me happy. I'm so ready for snow!
CS/Q:
@gingermama29 I am so glad you love your new bed! And don’t blame you for wanting the break from TI after all of that! 🤣 I hope your day goes quickly so you can go back to your bed soon!
Month/Cycle: 6/7
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, BBT, PNV, HIO, bw
R/R: my period is oddly light this cycle and almost already gone, no blood in the toilet this morning, just discharge/CM, which is super unusual! It’s been lasting a week since I had my IUD removed in June. DH also started training his new job yesterday, although they changed what they wanted him to do after realizing he has his CDL, so he was not dressed for that job yesterday. He got very cold. I already finished all my report cards yesterday, meaning I can take today to focus on lesson planning, which I’m super happy about.
CS/Q: just boring temps but I’ll share. 🤷🏻♀️
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: 20/18
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: bbt, opks, not sure what else this cycle. I need to get back in the game I guess with all my vitamins and stuff.
R/R: Af came today as expected. Or late last night. I guess even if I can’t track well at least my body is staying on track. Anyway, not much exciting today. Our internet is getting installed since we’re all finally covid free. And I get to go back to work this weekend! I’ll be ready for some normalcy. And some money! What a terrible time of year to be quarantined for so long!
CS/Q: nothing to see yet.
@bows22 I keep forgetting to use them too. I guess after so long it just gets old! But yay for bd! Hope your drive isn’t too bad later!
@gingermama29 did you buy a new bed and mattress? How exciting!
@chindimples04 that’s exciting about the new job! I hope he enjoys it! Gl with lesson plans!
@bows I hope your drive home is good and everyone wears masks!!
@gingermama29 I'm so jealous of your bed. I wish we had room for a king size.
@chindimples04 enjoy lesson planning
@bows22 fingers crossed the snow holds off for your drive. At least clients rescheduling and going virtual works for winter weather too.
@gingermama29 you can have all the snow lol! I'm glad you were rewarded for all the bed moving with a super comfy new mattress.
@chindimples04 maybe your cycle is leveling off to whatever its "normal" off IUD is?
@photographerwife yay covid-free and double-yay internet!
@baby_yoda1986 fingers crossed for ovulation!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, cm, bbt
R/R: I'm off today! Still have classes, but I don't have to get off the couch for those so my legs are happy about that. Planning to spend my non-classtime sewing the large stack of masks I have sitting next to me.
CS/Q: nothing exciting, starting OPKs but not expecting a positive for a while. Don't want to risk not testing though since the cycle I track but don't OPK would be the cycle I ovulate early lol.
@bows22 your priorities are straight; POAS < important than HIO!
@gingermama29 your update makes me feel like a lazy slob! Lol. So happy you're enjoying your new bed. But sorry that your OPKs are still negative.
@chindimples04 sounds like you're finding your virtual teaching groove! Your update is very positive.
@photographerwife happy to see you back here! Congrats on the move. And also happy to hear that you're feeling better. Did you get very sick?
@baby_yoda1986 C'mon O!
@fantasyflyte enjoy your day off and sewing those masks! Sounds very relaxing.
Month/Cycle: 11/11
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: Clomid + Menopur + Trigger + IUI; vitamins and supplements and bunch more blood tests to check for autoimmune issues and anti-inflammatory markers.
R/R: Had my Day 9 monitoring yesterday, triggering tonight, and getting ready for IUI on Thursday. Hoping MH's sperm is good, but in case it's not, we have a frozen sample to add this time. Overall feeling good about this IUI. FX.
Also very excited because my Black Friday/Cyber Monday purchases have already started shipping!
CS/Q: not charting and it's so freeing; although FF "yells" at me for doing that "you did not enter sufficient data!." 🖕🏻
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
@chindimples04 AF was weirdly short for me too and the thought of taking an HPT ran through my brain. I’m proud of myself that I didnt!
@photographerwife I’ve been thinking about you lately and am so glad to see you back here! (Except not really because I thought maybe you were KU!)
@bab@baby_yoda1986 fertile CM seems like a good sign! Hope you get a negative HPT soon and ovulate!
@fan@fantasyflyte sounds like you are going to have a productive day from your couch which is amazing!
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: 5/6
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: cm ff opk
R/R: still negativo on the opks but I’m on the upswing of coming out of this sinus thing. CM is looking better so maybe the next day or so the opks will change
@ac@acleverusername yay for IUI Thursday!
@chi@chindimples04 Happy lesson planning!
@baby_yoda1986 hoping for o soon! I’m sorry about your loss, the first few cycles after are really hard:/ hope it’s okay for you.
@fantasyflyte I don’t blame you! I always start on cd 8!
@acleverusername thank you! And no, thankfully we didn’t get any major symptoms. The shortness of breath was scary though, I was very sore body wise and my attention and stuff felt off but overall we’re good! Gl with the IUI!! Not charting for a couple of cycles is so freeing!!
@bows22 boo! I know:/ I wish I was KU too! Thanks for the warm welcome back though! Life has just been crazy lately!
@emmylou78 gl with the opks!
@photographerwife yes! It was our Christmas present to each other this year! Glad to see you back here again and that you're covid free. Glad to hear your symptoms stayed mild.
@baby_yoda1986 I'm having the same issue with my OPKs. Hopefully O is coming soon!
@fantasyflyte sounds like you had a nice productive day!
@acleverusername so glad to hear your update! Crossing everything your IUI!!
@emmylou78 hope your OPKs turn positive soon!
@emmylou78 that sinus thing has really lingered! I hope you feel better soon and that your CM comes 'round.
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