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WTO Fri-YAY! 10/1
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Re: WTO Fri-YAY! 10/1
Month/Cycle: 29/2 AL
CD: 16
WAYDTGKU: NTNP
R/R: soooo happy it’s Friday. Somehow, this week has both flown by and also felt incredibly long. I have a zoom date tonight with my cousin who specializes in counseling/infertility and pregnancy loss and works with fertility clinics all over the country. I reached out to her yesterday since I knew she went through IF and treatment to hear her experience and gain insight. I’m really excited to catch up with her and hear what she has to say on the subject.
CS/Q:
Month/Cycle: 3/3AL
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: all the things
R/R: Today is Magic Kingdom's 50th so I will be glued to live streams all day. I was wishing that I was there today, but looking at the crowds I am glad that I am going in November when the crowds will be MUCH lower. Have to share things all day for my travel agent business, so hoping to share some good things!
CS/Q: still pretty boring
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
@tessiesmom26 I'm so mad because we went to Disney in June but they weren't doing any of the 50th anniversary stuff yet! I want to go back but DH and I both started new jobs so it's hard to take off and now with the covid numbers getting high again I'd be more worried.
Month/Cycle: 4/4
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: FET cycle!!!
R/R: I've never been so happy for CD 1 lol. I'm excited to get things moving for our FET! I have to let my RE know that my cycle started and then we should hopefully be transferring in about two weeks!!
CS/Q: nope
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@shortstack930 Happy for you that CD1 is a good thing!
Month/Cycle: 6/5
CD: 17
WAYDTGKU: bbt, cm
R/R: DH’s work situation has a conclusion finally and…literally nothing changes. I’m so annoyed that there was all this stress around him probably having to resign and now it’s just fine all of the sudden I know I should be glad, but I really don’t like his employer and I was hoping for a change to come.
CS/Q: Welp my should I/shouldn’t I debate with opk’s for this cycle got decided for me because the box I got from a friend was only HPTs and no opks lol. Just going to go by EWCM, which has been heavy today so I think O is soon.
@gingermama29 sounds like it'll be a good and productive evening.
@tessiesmom26 sounds interesting, and yeah I feel you on the crowd thing. Hopefully it'll be less crowded when you go.
@shortstack930 that's a good reason to be excited for CD1! Fingers crossed for you.
@pinkkillersheep glad it all worked out with your husbands work, but sorry it caused you so much stress.
Month/Cycle: 12(sob)/11
CD: 21
WAYDTGKU: bbt, cm, opks, cinnamon, metformin for me, vit e and c for him
R/R: I'm in a very good mood today, it's lovely out and I scored some amazingly good deals at work. Definitely a Fri-YAY.
CS/Q: Thinking O was late ladt night or this morning since my twnp went up a little but not fully apiking. I guess we'll see! No chart pic today because phone.
@pinkkillersheep Glad you finally got an answer about DHs work, but sorry it was so lackluster. At least the stress is behind you now?
@fantasyflyte Can I ask how cinnamon is helpful out of curiosity?
re: Disney & crowds - I am going in November for a travel agent conference. I went last year as well, and we had a total of 88 people. With tons of washing/sanitizing, mask wearing, and social distancing, not one person got Covid. They are doing all the same things this year, but also adding that you must be vaccinated to attend. I will also test upon arrival home to make sure all is good there, so I feel comfortable going again.
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
@tessiesmom26 is your job running a travel agency agency? When you say share, do you mean on social media?
@shortstack930 Wooooo CD1!!! Is your clinic doing modified natural cycle transfer? Or are you doing estrogen / PIO?
@pinkkillersheep I was thinking about your dilemma about your own job yesterday. Can you start looking for a new opportunity while finishing up your MBA?
Month/Cycle: 21/17/1
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: prepping for mid-luteal stim start for IVF round 2; tons of vitamins
R/R: last night MH took me out to dinner to celebrate my promo and raise so that was super nice. We went to a restaurant that pays a living wage and now I kind of only want to go to those types of restaurants. Also, overheard at dinner at the table next to us: “Do you have rolls?! Cause I haven’t eaten anything and I intend to drink a lot of wine very quickly.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
CS/Q: nope
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
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
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
@shortstack930 yay for FET cycle!!! Sending you all the good vibes!
@pinkkillersheep that’s so frustrating about YH but I’m also glad you’re at least gotten a resolution.
@acleverusername honestly, I don’t know why I haven’t reached out to her sooner! Glad you had a a nice celebratory date night with YH! And congrats on the promotion!!
@tessiesmom26 I haven’t watched anything yet but I know earlier the wait times were perfectly normal because the crowds were all in line for popcorn buckets and merchandise and not on the rides 😆😆 I was happy for the people who are just there for regular vacation! We’re going at the end of the month and I am a little concerned about the crowds. We went the same time last year and it was perfect but I know it’s going to be crazier now
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Month/Cycle: 11/2AL
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: vitamins, acupuncture, need to buy OPKs
R/R: gah, i have been putting off my series 63 test until the last minute and just realized the nastygram i got was that i have to take it by 10/14. FML. eta: AF is doing that evil thing where i thought it was gone and its now back in full force. ugh. TGIF.
CS/Q: nada
@gingermama28 that's really amazing, and i'm glad you feel comfortable talking to her. my friend goes to a midwifery practice that keeps a therapist on staff and i just think that's brilliant.
@tessiesmom26 we're supposed to go in Jan, when the holiday decor will still be up, i can't wait!
@shortstack930 yay for the excitement!
@pinkkillersheep tw for pg/loss in spoiler
@fantasyflyte i know that ugh feeling when the month rolls over
@acleverusername love that for your evening! i also love the places that are just putting gratuity on the check please can we move to a more European style on this stuff
love all the disney love here, i have a work colleague who lives in orlando and was there at 5am today! she can see MK fireworks from her house every night.
@anniemarie887 Wow I've never had AF do that to me, that sounds miserable. And ya, I'm fortunate that my body seems to give pretty good signals when it's time so I'm not too concerned. Unless my bbt doesn't rise in a few days, then I'll be pretty confused...
@acleverusername Spoiler for my career ramblings