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Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
R/R:
CS/Q:
Re: TWW Tuesday 5/18
Month/Cycle: 30/33
CD/DPO: 22/7-8
Timing: Either just in time or a little too late
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: I have FRERs coming tomorrow but I have one left from last cycle that I’ll probably convince myself to use tomorrow.
R/R: We had a work happy hour last night to celebrate the deadline (even though the deadline had nothing to do with me and I’m still really busy haha) and it was fun to do something social with coworkers after so long. Then I went to bed really early because the drinks made me tired and finally got a decent night of sleep! Yay.
CS/Q: My temps are so close to cover line but since my temps around O are all screwed up I think my cover line is higher than it should be
Month/Cycle: 6 AL
Rant: I'm on my own again for work both today and tomorrow so FX it's not insanely busy.
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 nice job getting things done! I feel like I always make a list for myself on days off and then I enjoy the ability to lounge so much that I cross like 1/3 of it off 😆
Month/Cycle: 2
CD/DPO: 26
Timing: ok
Typical LP length: 14ish
Testing: nope
R/R: well I did a stupid thing yesterday and pulled all my old clothes out of storage to see what still fit. Long story short I’m basically going to be naked once we go back to the office after Labor Day. That was super depressing, but I’m sending everything to thredUP so hopefully I’ll be able to make a little money and fund my new wardrobe 🙃
General TW? Not sure if it’s needed but alluding to LO
CS/Q: no
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 It feels good when you're able to check everything off your list. Enjoy!
@b_1029 Ugh!!!!! Been there.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 29/8
Timing: good
Typical LP length: 14 days but shorter and irregular since loss
Testing: nope
R/R: We have a wedding this weekend. An actual wedding. I am so excited.
CS/Q: Not today.
TTC July 2015-November 2015
Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021
MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
TTC Since March 2022
MMC June 2022
BFP September 2022 - Due June 2023!
@inthewoods23 good job being so productive! And that temp spike looks good 🤞!
@b_1029
Month/Cycle: 4/3
CS/Q: nope
@bows22 Glad you had a fun night with coworkers!
@inthewoods23 Woohoo, way to be productive!
@b_1029 Haha, loving the naked return to the office plan. Hope you can get some money for the clothes so you can get new ones that you will feel great in.
@ReadyForaB Have fun at the wedding!
@kgg2241 I shudder to think of all the crazy things IT people have probably seen.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: Meh
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: WFAF
R/R: I have to have a meeting today with one of the people that is causing a lot of the problems for my department (although we aren’t meeting about that). Here’s hoping I can keep a neutral expression during the meeting. Wearing a mask for so long has me out of practice controlling my very loud facial expressions.
CS/Q: Nope
@abjm0325 LOL I was thinking that the other day, I find myself making weird faces / with my mouth open a lot in the mask. Hope the meeting goes well and you’re able to hide your feelings haha
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 22/4
Timing: decent? I think -3, -1 🤷♀️
Typical LP length: 14-16
Testing: holding out for 12 DPO
R/R: I did a core workout this morning which was super dumb because it means my abdominal region will be sore tomorrow and I will definitely SS that at 5 DPO. I’m pre-annoyed at myself.
CS/Q: nope
@b_1029 just sending hugs 🫂 (this emoji pops up when I type “hugs” and if I squint it’s two people hugging but I definitely thought it was a blue slice of cake with mouse ears first)
@ReadyforaB have so much fun at the wedding!
@kgg2241 how does a lamp get hot enough to melt a laptop?! Yikes!!!
@inthewoods23 Every time I dry towels I end up drying them twice because I forget about them and then I’m mad they’re not fluffy anymore. I aspire to one day wash, dry, and fold towels all on the same day. 😂
TTC July 2015-November 2015
Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021
MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
TTC Since March 2022
MMC June 2022
BFP September 2022 - Due June 2023!
@b_1029 I definitely think you should call the doctor to see what the plan is. Even if you aren’t ready to start yet at least you will know if you’re able to go back earlier than 1 year
@ReadyForaB we went to a wedding last weekend it felt SO normal. I was afraid it would be weird but it really wasn’t. I hope you have the same experience!
@kgg2241 very happy to hear it went well with the new laptop!
@abjm0325 lol @ the facial expressions. I don’t think I ever do a good job at controlling mine. Especially when I’m on a zoom meeting sometimes I forget that people are looking at me. I hope you were able to hide your annoyance!
@rachelredhead yep you are definitely in for a day of SS tomorrow! Haha
@b_1029 I agree with what others have said; I'd give your doc a call and even ask about Letrazole + TI if you're comfortable with that. Good luck! Sending you hugs.
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