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WTO Monday 3/28

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Month/Cycle: 

CD: 

WAYDTGKU: 

R/R: 

CS/Q:

GTKY: What's your favorite part of taking a road trip?

Re: WTO Monday 3/28

  • Month/Cycle: 3/3

    CD: 13

    WAYDTGKU: OPKs, daily BD, PNV

    R/R: I have a cold and I am snoring like a freight train because of it. It's so annoying. My mouth is dry when I wake up. My nose is stuffy. Etc etc. It's so annoying. 

    CS/Q: I just got the premom OPKs. When I take a photo of the LH strip, does the number that premom assigns as the LH value hold any weight or should I only focus on how dark the line is?

    GTKY: What's your favorite part of taking a road trip? The flight. 🙃 Jk I absolutely hate road trips. I get car sick. I guess I enjoy the stopping at either local restaurants or eating fast food with (minimal) guilt.
    FTM
    July 4th
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  • @firecracker_mama I’m sick too. Actually working from home today bc if it. Ughhhh. 

    Month/Cycle: 1/1

    CD: 7

    WAYDTGKU: PNV, BD around fertile window. 

    R/R:  I gave up temping this month. I’ve been so busy and now I’m SO sick. In the past I have had a very regular 28 day cycle with O on 14 or 15 so I’m just going to roll with that this cycle and pick temping back up next cycle if it doesn’t work out.

    CS/Q: nope

    GTKY: What's your favorite part of taking a road trip? Well, depending on how long it is, I do like playing games and site seeing if we’re able to. Although, we drove from PA to FL last summer and it was TERRIBLE. Do not recommend. 
    TTC History:
    Started dating DH 2006 . Married 2015

    TTC July 2015-November 2015
    BFP 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!

  • @firecracker_mama Eh, I would focus on how dark the line is. You can take a pic of the strip 3 times in a row and it might give you a different number each time. I think it's just nice so you can see the line progression overall. It should at least tell you once it's positive though, and then keep track of your 'peak' to calculate your DPO and such.

    Month/Cycle: 14/ 3 AL, if you count my 2 anovulatory cycles.

    CD: 8

    WAYDTGKU: OPK, HIO, PNV, CoQ10, baby aspirin, progesterone after ovulation if that ever happens.

    R/R: I've finally stopped spotting!! My H and I finally did the deed after a month off due to all the bleeding and spotting. I'll still go to my saline sonogram tomorrow to see if they can figure out what caused it all and if there's still something there that might cause more spotting.

    CS/Q: nope.

    GTKY: What's your favorite part of taking a road trip? I don't get much anxiety. I'm a nervous flyer so driving is a nicer option.

    TTC History:
    Me: 36 H: 40 Married 2015. Together since 2010.
    TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017
    BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018.
    TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020
    Due date was Nov 2020
    DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma.
    TTC: March 2021
    IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN
    IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP.  MC Jan 2022
    IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN
    IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN
    AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.



  • @firecracker_mama which premom strips did you get? Semi-quantitative ones or threshold based? Answer depends on the difference. Feel free to ask in the OPK thread too. 

    @ReadyForaB favorite roadtrip game? 

    @bearmomma1 small wins! Good luck with the SSG.

    Month/Cycle: 26/20/3AL

    CD: 13

    WAYDTGKU: super-o medicated cycle +  prednisone + progesterone & BA in luteal phase

    R/R: had a great weekend celebrating DHs bday. My best friend and her family came up for the weekend. Saturday was a lot of imbibing (esp my H) and yesterday was paying the price. Lol. Then my dog started having diarrhea last night and it went through the night. Woke up to find multiple spots of mucus-y/bloody diarrhea all over the house. My entire morning got so effed up as a result as I had to drive 1 hr for my monitoring appointment and a blood test. Argh. Anyways, I got everything that I needed to do done and now hopefully just taking it a bit easier this afternoon. 

    Good news is that I have 3-4 mature follicles that are ready to pop so I'm triggering tonight and then sexy times right through Wed! Starting progesterone on Thu. Woooo! 

    CS/Q: Nah. 

    GTKY: What's your favorite part of taking a road trip? The thinking I get done while driving in silence. MH and I are both 'radio off' kind of ppl, and I honestly like it when it's just open road and my thoughts. And occasionally an intellectual exchange of some sorts w/ MH. 

    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 41; MH: 40 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    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
    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


  • mrsmtothekmrsmtothek member
    edited March 2022

    @firecracker_mama The app will tell you when you're at your "peak", but focus on how dark it is and assume you're good once you get a solid line.

    @bearmomma1 HOORAY for no more spotting, finally!

    @acleverusername Yay for the sexy times!!  o:)

    Month/Cycle: 3/3

    CD: 15

    WAYDTGKU: OPKs, BBT, HIU, vitamins

    R/R: Back to work after an extended long weekend and OOF it does not feel good. Nope. Not at all. Cannot Monday today.

    CS/Q: No. My chart did a weird thing over the weekend where FF thought I ovulated and then went JUST KIDDING! this morning and removed my crosshairs. I had zero secondary signs of O so I figured it was a fluke from my drinking this weekend, but I started to come to terms with our lack of timing this cycle. Glad to see maybe we have more time.

    GTKY: What's your favorite part of taking a road trip? Snacks!!! All.The.Snacks. Good conversation and good food and I'm a happy lady.
    Daisypath Anniversary tickers
  • @acleverusername I tried to post in the OPK thread but it said I didn't have permission. I also have tried to respond a few times here and it gave me the same message. I can post in other threads though
    FTM
    July 4th
  • @acleverusername horray for sexy times! Though I hope your doggo is feeling better. 

    @mrsmtothek good call on the snacks! Our go to is sunflower seeds and beef jerky. 
    TTC History:
    Me: 36 H: 40 Married 2015. Together since 2010.
    TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017
    BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018.
    TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020
    Due date was Nov 2020
    DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma.
    TTC: March 2021
    IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN
    IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP.  MC Jan 2022
    IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN
    IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN
    AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.



  • @firecracker_mama weird. Try tomorrow? 

    @bearmomma1 doggo is better! she had 2 servings of breakfast this morning, and finally had a solid poop this evening. I swear... our dog's poop is probably one of the top 3 subjects in our household. Lol. 

    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 41; MH: 40 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    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
    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 we usually go with good old fashion 21 questions or I spy. 
    TTC History:
    Started dating DH 2006 . Married 2015

    TTC July 2015-November 2015
    BFP 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!

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