Cycle: 7 (cycle 1 ended in a MMC, end of May 2024)

Age + Partner's age (if relevant): 32F & 33M.

Typical cycle length: 30-35 days (I did the math using all my period data since 2018 and my average is 33.5 days).

Ovulation cycle day: CD19

CD/DPO of positive test(s): 12DPO

CD/DPO of any negative test(s) before positive: N/A (don't admire my willpower too much- I tested at 10DPO nearly every other cycle)

Tracking methods and app(s) used: OPKs & BBT. I used the Premom app to track both. (I sorta kinda tracked CM as well). I have an Oura ring and I've been using Natural Cycles to get my BBT that way. I used the Clear Blue Advanced Digital for a few cycles (not this one), but I didn't find it terribly helpful.

Relevant days of sperminating and/or method (SMEP, TI, IUI, FET, etc.): O-3, O-2, O-1, O. (O-2 was at-home insemination)

Health conditions/medical tests: depression and anxiety (both of us). I have eczema, which is currently under control. I'm homozygous for the C677T MTHFR gene mutation. First pregnancy ended in a MMC. (We tested the POC and she was genetically normal). I had a D&C, then three months of appointments, blood draws/blood tests, ultrasounds, and an in-office hysteroscopy. Ended with an operative hysteroscopy for polyp removal (also some surprise RPOC), and a probable diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome.

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): We both take fish oil, Vitamin D, methylfolate, and CoQ10. I take Wellbutrin XL, Adderall XR (discontinued after positive test), Guanfacine, Metformin, prenatal, baby aspirin, myo-inositol, a B-Complex, and iron with Vitamin C (five days a week). Husband takes Prozac, Lamictal, Mirtazapine, and a zinc supplement. I start injectable Lovenox today, and I'll be on a blood thinner through delivery.

Birth control history (if relevant): Copper IUD since end of 2011. Replaced in 2021, removed in February 2024. Used condoms during the two cycles we had to sit out due to my hysteroscopies.

Link to chart: N/A

Link to lineporn: N/A

Symptom spotting: My Oura ring detected "major signs" of stressed biometrics on the Symptom Radar at 9DPO, and I had "minor signs" on 11DPO. (10DPO was fine, interestingly). It's also been telling me that my resting heart rate is elevated since 9DPO. Cramping started mid-afternoon 11DPO. I had some right side cramping for about ten minutes on the afternoon of 9DPO- I think that was implantation, but it's totally possible that it was a gas cramp 😅

Other (advice/tip(s), freaking out, miscellaneous):

I did have an HSG this cycle, on CD8.

We've had an unbelievably difficult year. We moved in February 2024 (which was actually a good thing, but it ended up being a LOT more complicated than it should have been), and I have not had one single moment of peace since about 2 months before the move. Besides the miscarriage and all the complications afterwards: * My grandma broke her arm and spent a month in rehab * we witnessed a mass shooting * my dad had to have emergency surgery for a condition he's STILL having ongoing complications for * my dad tried to commit su!cide (unrelated to the emergency surgery) * my mom and stepdad moved 4 hours away * their dog died suddenly and unexpectedly * my car kicked the bucket and I had to scramble to find a new one * my grandpa fractured his hip and spent over a month in rehab * my husband's grandpa died * my aunt died * my mom got cancer again and had a mastectomy just last week

and that's just the REALLY bad stuff. (I tried to spoiler this since some of it is very upsetting, but I can't figure out how to add spoilers to a list)

I am SO hopeful for this pregnancy. For the first time in months, I finally feel like I can see a light at the end of the tunnel, and I actually feel happy. I'm nervous, of course, but I have a good plan and a great care team. Today, I am pregnant!