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Month/Cycle:
CD:
WAYDTGKU:
R/R:
CS/Q:
*TW* TTC history
Me:32 DH:31
Married: 8/2015
TTC #1: 4/2017
Testing: HSG, U/S, BW, and DH's SA all normal
DX: Unexplained
8/2018: Clomid + TI = BFN
9/2018: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
11/2018: Clomid + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
12/2018: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone \\ Cancelled due to cyst
1/2019: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD Sept 30th, 2019
10/7/2019: Healthy baby boy!
TTC #2: 12/2020
2/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
3/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
4/2021: Surprise! Natural BFP! \\ EDD Jan 6th, 2022 \\ Chemical, betas not rising
8/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
9/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
10/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
11/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD July 29th, 2022
Re: WTO Thursday 2.11
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: Letrozole and TI
R/R: AF finally showed up yesterday afternoon. Obviously I hate that the cycle didn’t work but I knew it was over and just wanted to move on. I’m super excited for our treatment cycle. I’m hoping my expectations aren’t getting too high.
It’s really freaking cold here and all that I can think of is wanting to move to Hawaii! Get me out of here!
CS/Q:
Married: 8/2015
TTC #1: 4/2017
Testing: HSG, U/S, BW, and DH's SA all normal
DX: Unexplained
8/2018: Clomid + TI = BFN
9/2018: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
11/2018: Clomid + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
12/2018: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone \\ Cancelled due to cyst
1/2019: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD Sept 30th, 2019
10/7/2019: Healthy baby boy!
TTC #2: 12/2020
2/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
3/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
4/2021: Surprise! Natural BFP! \\ EDD Jan 6th, 2022 \\ Chemical, betas not rising
8/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
9/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
10/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
11/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD July 29th, 2022
Didn't get back on yesterday with enough time to post and tag, but always enjoy reading and catching up with everyone.
@jackie_dunny your new job sounds super cool!!! So glad you are enjoying it and yay for vaccines! Hope you're feeling okay after the first one. Which one did you get?
Month/Cycle: 13/13
CD: 13
WAYDTGKU: prenatals, CoQ10, DHEA, Clomid + IUI
R/R: I'm a broken record lately....eat, sleep, work, vaccinate, crash, haha. This weekend I am not working (yay) because there is a chance my IUI could happen on Saturday or maybe some testing if the OPK still hasn't peaked. Looking for a special takeout plan for me and DH to celebrate Valentine's day. Not normally our favorite holiday but we did start dating in February 9 years ago so we usually do a little something! Not going out yet even though we are both vaccinated. And this year I'm looking for any reason to celebrate!
CS/Q: no questions.
Month/Cycle: 1
CD: 114
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, PNVs, temping again staring tonight
R/R: I'm not entirely sure where I go right now, since I don't necessarily expect to O in this cycle (I really expect my OB will have to trigger a period). But I've had both watery and EWCM the last 24 hours, which hasn't happened at all in this never-ending cycle, so maybe my body is actually doing something? Who knows. OPK was negative this morning. I am very, very ready for this cycle to just do SOMETHING. Anything will do at this point. Although I shudder to think what AF will look like after 100+ days. Yikes.
CS/Q: Not today.
@LJMoon6 It's pretty cold here too! I'm over it!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: PNV, HIO, OPKs (What's the rumor about good vs not so great brands?)
R/R: It's almost the weekend! The first half of this week went slow, but then all the sudden it's Thursday! I'm looking forward to the weekend. @quiltandknit we'll get take out this weekend too! We've been doing mostly pizza takeout because it doesn't travel that well, so I'm excited to get something a little special this weekend!
CS/Q:
@quiltandknit hopefully you can find a nice takeout option for Valentine's Day! MH and I also met/started dating for the first time in Feb (11 years ago). Glad that you're getting a couple of days over the weekend.
@mrs_tacos hopefully the EWCM is coming and you can get to HIO! And hopefully AF won't be too bad.
@sammygirl18 the best resource on OPKs is this article based on an actual experiment of the creator of Proov tests: https://proovtest.com/blogs/blog/opk-experiment
Month/Cycle: 13/14
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: natural cycle + taking the time to regroup mentally and also to figure out next steps. Adding 1 more vitamin as per TEW consult and upping my NAD dose. MH's vitamins stay the same. More tests for both MH and I.
R/R: rave -- still on a high from my consult with The Egg Whisperer (TEW / aka Dr. Aimee) yesterday. Also have recovered quite well from my endoscopy/colonoscopy yesterday; I had a bit of throat irritation last night from the tube, but that was expected and advice given was to eat ice cream. Which I did.
rant -- gonna have to deal with my former fertility clinic tomorrow; not looking forward to that.
CS/Q: nothing to show yet.
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
@quiltandknit sorry, I must’ve typed the wrong date yesterday. I don’t get the vaccine until tomorrow (Friday) but it will be the Pfizer one. Glad you get a well deserved weekend off!
@sammygirl18 I’m new to OPKs myself but I’m pretty sure Wondfos are used quite regularly on this board for people who like to test a lot and ClearBlue digital for those that like an easier to read test. Someone correct me if I’m wrong
@acleverusername can’t get wrong with ice cream as “medicine”! Oof I can’t imagine how you feel about having to deal with your old fertility clinic. I don’t know the details but I know it was stressful for you so best of luck tomorrow! Hope it goes over smoothly and quickly
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: PNV, SMEP, charting (FF, BBT, CM, CP), OPKs
R/R: DH and I got a dozen Krispy Kreme dozens for half priced. Current deal they’re doing for NHS workers 🤤😋🍩 not helping my diet but hey, a job perk is a job perk!
CS/Q:
Due: 6 Nov 2021
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