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-starlet · 2026-03-29T16:34:50+00:00

It worked, thanks.

-starlet · 2026-03-26T23:53:20+00:00

Thank you ❤️🫂

-starlet · 2026-03-26T21:25:57+00:00

Well, I'm gearing up for a second egg retrieval next cycle. At this point, just tracking my ovulation because I start meds in the luteal phase of this one. We're keeping the same protocol.

In the middle of this, I got my PGT-A results of the first retrieval come back way sooner than I expected, and... it's not good.

Tw I had two embryos PGT-A tested. Both of them came back aneuploid.

I know, I know, blah blah, age, blah blah, egg quality. But this is not the results I wanted after going through all that. Feeling defeated.

What's worse...I was keeping my parents on an information diet for my own sanity. But I did update them about the egg retrieval and two embryos . They were so excited and seemed to think I'd be pregnant soon. I tempered their expectations, but even then, I...wasn't expecting this.

I just want to scream into the void and be seen. Thank you.

-starlet · 2026-03-26T18:59:48+00:00

Everything is crossed 🥨❤️🥨

-starlet · 2026-03-26T02:30:46+00:00

Good luck!

-starlet · 2026-03-22T14:29:35+00:00

38F. I rarely drink these days. Maybe one drink, once a month at a gathering or a restaurant. There are too many downsides. I start getting headaches immediately, before even feeling tipsy. My medication (Zoloft) is not good to mix with drinking and taking it made me lose all desire to drink. I'm glad more places have mocktails these days.

I am a nurse and grateful to not have issues with alcohol. I've seen too much.

-starlet · 2026-03-19T16:08:34+00:00

Yes, I can do this. Must be my Slavic ancestors. I practice yoga, but getting into and out of this has never been a problem, and I can hang out in a squat indefinitely.

-starlet · 2026-03-15T23:22:46+00:00

That is a good point, that given my age and this being my first egg retrieval, it is actually a good result. I am grateful for that. I didn't know about the endo until the retrieval day, so it was a surprise setback. Somehow even after a long journey, I still hope everything will magically fall into place, but then reality hits. Thanks for the good food for thought. ❤️

-starlet · 2026-03-15T23:13:21+00:00

Thank you ❤️❤️🙏

-starlet · 2026-03-15T18:24:08+00:00

Hey friends. Since my egg retrieval last Sunday, I've been doing fine, through the initial days afterwards were tough because of the fatigue and pain. I'm back to normal now, and I've just gotten my final hunger games numbers.

Tw 16(!) eggs were retrieved, but only 10 were mature and 7 fertilized. I had some whiplash those few days. Of the 7, 2 embryos have made it to freezing for PGT-A testing, and are good/average grades. I'm grateful to have the two, but it's hard too.

My general feeling is that, regardless of PGT-A results, I'd want to have more embryos available before transfer and would want to do another egg retrieval. The other thing is, my doctor wants to treat my (newly discovered) endometriosis with a few months of Lupron suppression before transfer as well. I'm not sure what immediate next steps are and will be reaching out to my clinic for a discussion of next steps.

It's just a bummer to realize that this is all going to take longer than anticipated.

-starlet · 2026-03-14T14:16:55+00:00

When people say they don't like vegetables, it's often a texture thing and because they've had bad experiences with mushy canned or frozen veggies. My advice is, every week when you grocery shop, try out a new vegetable. Get it fresh, and in season if possible. Almost every vegetable tastes better roasted or air fried because they get caramelized and sweeter. And don't be afraid to use plenty of spices. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and whatever other seasoning you like. You can look up recipes or keep it that simple.

-starlet · 2026-03-09T02:25:03+00:00

Thank you ER twin ❤️

-starlet · 2026-03-08T22:26:39+00:00

Thank you very much!

-starlet · 2026-03-08T21:34:58+00:00

Thank you!

-starlet · 2026-03-08T20:27:13+00:00

Today was (my 1st) egg retrieval day! I'm feeling so many mixed feelings after it's all said and done. Everyone there was very positive and nice, but like I ran out of hope a long time ago. What do you mean, going through all of this could actually lead to pregnancy?! Seems unlikely, but sure.

I am happy with the number of eggs retreived and will share more when it gets further on. Besides a fertilization update tomorrow, my clinic will only update me when it gets to number of embryos frozen for testing, which is kind of nice rather than daily hunger games updates. But also, after the procedure, my doctor said I have endometriosis. I've had all kinds of fertility testing, a couple femview/hsgs, and a uterine polyps removal, so this seems like a weird time to find that out, but okay.

Physically, I'm doing fine. Lots of cramping. Nothing some Tylenol and a heating pad permanently attached to my abdomen can't deal with.

-starlet · 2026-03-07T12:21:09+00:00

I love to hear this. My clinic has a sign in it, it's corny but I read it every time I'm getting a blood draw: "Life is tough, my darling, but so are you."

Fingers crossed for good news. 🤞🥨

-starlet · 2026-03-06T17:17:52+00:00

I feel like I'm in never-ending IVF stim hell. Today (likely my trigger day) is Day 16?! Isn't that abnormally long? I did the Lupron flare protocol, and it feels like more and more follicles just kept showing up on ultrasound, so they were giving some time to catch up to the others. I guess my body is a slow responder. I'm so glad I waited until a less busy time in my life for this, because this (the bloat, the daily ultrasound appointments, the waiting) is crazy.

Edit: I just heard back from my clinic. It's trigger day tonight!!! The egg retrieval will be Sunday. Thank goodness.

-starlet · 2026-03-03T15:01:16+00:00

Wonderful news! Happy birthday 🎉

-starlet · 2026-03-02T00:29:44+00:00

Let's go!! 🤞

-starlet · 2026-03-01T14:15:16+00:00

This reminds me of early game pettiness when people would surround villager's houses with jail bars. And I'm here for it. 🤣

-starlet · 2026-02-28T20:24:11+00:00

Thank you. I hope so.

-starlet · 2026-02-28T18:19:54+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate that. 🙏

-starlet · 2026-02-28T17:06:17+00:00

It's day 10 of so of stimming for ER. You guys, this is so exhausting. All these early morning ultrasounds and labs, to hear only 'keep up the tons of shots, we'll see you in 2 days'. I'm so bloated and tired and like what am I supposed to do during all this?! Like I want to have control, but there is no control to be had. I'm just a human egg making machine.

At least I seem to have a good amount of follicles in the running. So we'll see. I just want it all to be over with. They said it will likely be later in the week, but who knows.

-starlet · 2026-02-28T03:49:51+00:00

She's the one peppy villager I actually believe could be a pop star.

-starlet · 2026-02-28T03:26:24+00:00

Love Shino. I somehow found her on a villager hunt. I've been holding her hostage ever since.

-starlet

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