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GTKY: Are you an introvert or extrovert?
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Re: WTO Weekend 3.6-3.7
I'm pretty close to the middle but lean introvert. This is why internet friends work so well 😆 I don't have to be around people but I can still get the little bit of socializing my soul needs. I'm definitely the type for a tight knit group vs hanging with a massive group of people.
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@inthewoods23 congrats! 60 days is a huge accomplishment! HAVE FUN HIO!!!!!
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: CBAD opk, bbt, cm/cp, PNV
R/R: Feeling very sad and tired today. I found out yesterday that not only is grad school graduation cancelled (well, it'll be virtual, but I didn't get to walk at my undergrad so I'm very bummed even though I expected it since it's in May), but so is a conference for my field where all new graduates get to have a special ceremony for their new credentials (this is in October, so I feel like it's too early for them to make this decision considering the vaccine timelines). I understand this is all out of an abundance of caution and I'm not angry; I'm mostly feeling more grief for all that has been lost and who has been lost, and what and who we continue to lose the longer this goes on.
GTKY: Are you an introvert or extrovert?
I used to say introvert with confidence but then I realized I had untreated depression and anxiety, so I don't know where I am on this scale now! Sometimes I want to be by myself reading, sometimes I like having 1-2 close friends around with MH and me, and sometimes I miss getting thrown around in a general admission pit at concerts with a bunch of strangers.
CS/Q: still feels early. has anyone else who likes having longer nails gotten sad when they had to cut them for cm/cp checks? like not a Huge Big Sad, but just a little like "aw man, okay" lol
@chgilmore I'm so sorry your graduation got cancelled. I feel you--the continued losses are tough to watch for sure. Be kind to yourself.
Month/Cycle: 14/14
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: Clomid + IUI + progesterone, CoQ10, DHEA, prenatal vitamins, also trying seed cycling for the first time.
R/R: Saw my family for the first time in months due to pandemic rates. Now that most of us have been vaccinated, we are expanding our circle to include our parents and siblings. Grateful for a nice visit with food,, drinks, and lots of silliness! Tomorrow we are seeing DH's parents for lunch and getting ready for a new week. Feeling more hopeful about this new cycle.
GTKY: Definitely an introvert. I have a very social job in healthcare which I do enjoy, but definitely feel drained by the end of the day. Really haven't minded keeping our circle small during the pandemic, as I do not like parties and large crowds anyway. I need my quiet time alone to recharge, even around my family sometimes!
CS/Q: stupid question but the board search is terrible and I can't find it...how to add spoiler tags to a post?
@chgilmore I'm sorry your graduation and concerned got cancelled. That's a bummer 😕
@quiltandknit glad you were able to spend time with family!
Also, re: spoilers: click the paragraph symbol, then as long as your cursor is in the gray box, stuff will go in there
Month/Cycle: 3/3
@quiltandknit glad you're finally getting some family time ☺️ oh, and to add to what @pajamstagrams said - I typically type up all the stuff like normal and then highlight it before clicking the spoiler button. You're less likely to get stuck in the box.
@pajamstagrams I've had a couple of those moments of "wait it's not February anymore??". The year is really flying.
Sunday update - my OPK was finally darker in the evening (0.8 per Premom) and I decided to take another test before going to bed and got a true positive. Probably going to get my peak reading this next test. It's funny, if I didn't know any better, I would have said yesterday's evening test was a positive. Not that it matters. I'll likely ask for another BD tomorrow just in case O is tomorrow and not today.
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@inthewoods23 that’s awesome with the 60 days! Congrats!
@pajamstagrams are we the same person?!? I feel the same way as an introvert, but disliking the WFH lack of socialization. My job just started an online happy hour thing too, but I missed the first one.
@quiltandknit I feel the same way, my job is very social as well and it can be draining. I WFH though, so I am lacking non-work interactions while also being exhausted at the same time.
@chgilmore I’m sorry about your graduation, that stinks!
Month/Cycle: 7/2AL
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, PNV
R/R: I was super nauseous off and on yesterday, I think it was migraine related. I woke up with an awful headache this morning. I usually get them at the beginning of my cycle, so I thought I escaped the dreaded migraine this time around.
GTKY: Are you an introvert or extrovert? Definitely an introvert! I do enjoy interacting with people, but I really don’t like spontaneous spur of the moment situations/events. I think sometimes people misinterpret that for not wanting to be social, but I just like to have a plan and know what is going on. I also really value that tiny bit of alone time at night to recharge.
CS/Q: none