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WTO Weekend 2.6-2.7

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Month/Cycle: 

CD: 

WAYDTGKU: 

R/R:

GTKY: Favorite weekend meal to cook or enjoy? 

CS/Q:

Re: WTO Weekend 2.6-2.7

  • Month/Cycle: 2/2

    CD: 2

    WAYDTGKU: basic charting

    R/R: rant...the official word came down that we're losing 9/80s (every other friday off) at work. We've suspected we would lose them for months now, leadership has hinted they're going away for months as well, and since I am transitioning to a global team, I also knew for sure I would lose them, but it still sucks. Since we're still WFH (ugh), it just feels like we're going to be working waaaaaaay more with less time off, because we'll still be expected to keep the same hours we worked with 9/80s. Supposedly they're telling us the "replacement" for 9/80s next week. I'm not going to hold my breath.

    GTKY: Favorite weekend meal to cook or enjoy? Ha that implies I do the cooking  :D DH has been doing that for a couple years now. We batch cook on Saturday/Sunday, so nothing we make is particularly fancy. But I suppose when we do cook something nicer...osso bucco with saffron risotto, risotto with parmesan & sausage, or gumbo. We finally pulled our last bag of gumbo out of the freezer from last fall, so if we want it again, we'll have to wait for a cold front to blow through since it's just too hot to sit in front of the stove and stir the roux otherwise.

    CS/Q: is the VIP version of FF worth it? I have 2 weeks left on my free trial, and they're having the 40% off offer for a year. I'm a big data nerd, so I actually thought the stats part was helpful last cycle, but long term is it needed? 

  • fameonmain2fameonmain2 member
    edited February 2021
    **lurking**

    @pajamstagrams  Ipaid for the years version for the charts like mine feature (I think! It was a while ago). I liked it for when I had wonky charts and I could see others that were like mine. I don’t remember the other features that are paid though... they do let you pause it so if you got a bfp and wanted to save the rest of your vip you can. 

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  • @pajamstagrams can you explain why every other Friday off is called “9/80s”? I get the 80’s part (40 hr week x 2, but the 9?) As for FF paid edition, have you seen this? https://www.fertilityfriend.com/comparison.html

    Month/Cycle: 13/14

    CD: 1

    WAYDTGKU: feeling bitter at the moment, because AF came as a total surprise after an LP of 9 days. (Otherwise, we’re on a forced natural cycle because we’re in between REs. See IF thread for the backstory on that.) Oh and of course lots of vitamins and supplements for both MH and I. 

    R/R: rant — AF that arrived after a very short LP.

    Rave — I can now hot tub without fear. 

    GTKY: Favorite weekend meal to cook or enjoy? I like to make soups on weekend.

    CS/Q: nope

    MY CHART
    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 40.5; MH: 39 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024


    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


  • @acleverusername wtf??? Were you on progesterone? I’m so sorry ❤️
  • @acleverusername good question...I don't know if it's because we work 9 hours a day (excluding lunch) M-Th and then 8 hrs on the working Friday, or if the 9 is because you work 9 days every 2 weeks-5 days one week, 4 the next. 4/10s are also a thing-- you work 10 hr days, 4x a week. I'd hate 4/10s, that's way too much work on one day haha. I've also done the 12 hour workday (lol its way more than 12) for 14 days (then 14 days off) and it really wears you down.

    Also, I definitely googled the "can I take a hot bath in the TWW" a couple weeks ago and came to a similar conclusion... I couldn't find anything saying it was contraindicated for women, just for men and sperm count. 

    And yeah, I'll check out that comparison. Thanks!
  • @bows22 my doctor didn’t have progesterone as part of protocol. Not sure if it was an omission or deliberate. 🤷‍♀️ Given the other issues we’ve had with this clinic, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the former. I’m pretty bummed but it’s nothing I can do anything about. I’m kinda looking forward to taking a break for a cycle, and get ready for IVF which I think MH is finally convinced of. 
    MY CHART
    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 40.5; MH: 39 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024


    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


  • @bows22 forgot to say, last cycle I also didn’t get instructions to use progesterone and my luteal phase was 14 days long. I’d thought I turned the corner.
    MY CHART
    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 40.5; MH: 39 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024


    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


  • Month/Cycle: 3/3

    CD: 15

    WAYDTGKU: HIO (SMEP), OPKs, BBT

    R/R: Rant: omfg don’t know where to begin. DIDN'T get my washing machine yesterday! They called with a delivery window Thursday night for Friday noon-2pm. Never came. I call the delivery line and they said it’s now delayed until 3/22. I’m livid at this point. Wait on hold another 2 hours (probably 10 hours total hold time since ordeal began in Dec). Finally get the lady who says enough time hasn’t gone by to consider other resolutions. So now, we wait nearly another 2 months with no washer. Mind you I returned the rental we had and now need a new authorization for another rental. Called twice today, both times call dropped after waiting on hold an hour. Can’t take it any longer!

    Luckily, my Ashley delivery did arrive at 9:45pm even though the window was 3:30-7:30pm.

    GTKY: Favorite weekend meal to cook or enjoy? Love me a crockpot meal, easy peasy. I would go with chili or soup!

    CS/Q: None

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  • @pajamstagrams ugh that’s so annoying about losing Friday’s off yet still working the same hours. Hopefully when you find out the replacement, it’s still good news. As for FF, I pay for the yearly VIP because I like the detail it goes into and I like that the charts like, “remember” my previous cycles so it shows when I normally ovulate and stuff 

    @acleverusername I’m so sorry that you find yourself here ❤️ I hope you enjoy that hot tub though and the rest of your weekend at Lake Tahoe!  

    @misspricklepants wow that is so unbelievably annoying! I’d be furious! Is the company paying for the rental at least? 

    Month/Cycle: 1/1

    CD: 7

    WAYDTGKU: PNV, SMEP, charting (FF, BBT, CM, CP), OPKs

    R/R: I start my new job tomorrow! I’m both really excited and terrified lol not sure when/how much I’ll be able to get on here but considering my work day will end when it’s only lunch time for most of you, I imagine I’ll still be on at some point! Sad that I’ll be missing the super bowl tonight as it doesn’t start until 11:30pm over here so I have to be in bed by then. Don’t think I’ve ever missed a Super Bowl 😔

    CS/Q: not yet 

    Me: 29 | DH: 28
    Due: 6 Nov 2021
    Daisypath Anniversary tickers
    PitaPata Dog tickers



  • @misspricklepants OMG no washer would make me crazy!  They better expedite your rental so 

    @acleverusername ohhhh I'm so sorry to see you here. :( Enjoy the hot tub and a beverage of choice!

    @jackie_dunny wooo hoo on the new job!!!  Even in the US, I never make it to the end of the Super Bowl game.  Pretty much falling asleep on the couch by half time!

    @pajamstagrams 9/80s sounds like a nice schedule to me!  Hopefully your new schedule is manageable.  I work 4 10s and it's a. lot.  But I live for that day off!

    Month/Cycle:  13/13

    CD:  9

    WAYDTGKU:  CoQ10, DHEA, prenatals, Clomid +IUI this cycle

    R/R: Supposed to be snowy today so we're staying in and cooking.  DH is craving wings so he went out this morning to get some stuff to make them.  I'm meal prepping for the week, it's going to be a busy one.  I'm working more vaccine clinics in the afternoons/evenings and starting OPKs tomorrow so we can time IUI this week!  

    GTKY: Favorite weekend meal to cook or enjoy?  I like cooking ALLL the things!  But my favorite is probably making bread or cinnamon rolls with yeast dough.  It's so satisfying to watch the dough rise and the smell of homemade bread in the house is the best!

    CS/Q: No questions

  • @misspricklepants I can’t believe you’re still going through the washer saga! Hopefully you can get your rental back without too much more hassle. I assume the rental is paid for?

    @jackie_dunny is this the first year you’re living outside of the US? Good luck on your first day tomorrow! Hopefully you’ll love it. 

    @quiltandknit sounds like you’ve got a busy week coming up. Good luck with meal prep. Btw, why are you taking DHEA? How much to do take? I’ve gotten such mixed advice when it comes to DHEA...
    MY CHART
    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 40.5; MH: 39 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024


    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


  • @quiltandknit hope you had a good day cooking in the kitchen meal prepping! Well done!

    @acleverusername no I’ve lived here for a few years but normally I take off at least a half day on the Monday and either go to a bar showing the game or have friends over but this year wasn’t worth it as it’s just me and DH and I wasn't going to request a day off for my first day of work lol 
    Me: 29 | DH: 28
    Due: 6 Nov 2021
    Daisypath Anniversary tickers
    PitaPata Dog tickers



  • Month/Cycle: 6/5

    CD: 11

    WAYDTGKU: OPK, Flo app, prenatal vitamins

    R/R: Rave: It's another snowstorm here and it looks SO pretty (again, only because I don't need to be outside). I feel bad for the people who just shoveled their cars out, only to have another storm hit. Rant: tomorrow is Monday.

    GTKY: Favorite weekend meal to cook or enjoy? We cook on weekdays and generally order takeout on the weekends - but Saturdays are usually pancake/waffle mornings. And it's Super Bowl Sunday, so I am making buffalo chicken dip for DH and I to enjoy.

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