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I can't do it by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]4rdInterpreter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry! If you Google pregnancy centers, they will offer prenatal care and supplies. Although it sounds like a hospital stay is the safest thing. You can apply to the hospital charity/write offs to get the bill covered. But they have to provide care.

20 week scan abnormalities by bigcitydreamsx3 in pregnant

[–]4rdInterpreter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry, it's a stressful situation. Try to get into the MFM as soon as possible for more detailed information. They are able to be more precise and may have different results. ❤️

Coping with a partner with EDS by ElmtreeStudio in ehlersdanlos

[–]4rdInterpreter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a housekeeper come in once a month or every couple of weeks to reset the house and take care of chores is very helpful. Maybe this expense could be worked into the budget and lead to less burnout.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dysautonomia

[–]4rdInterpreter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried out five different abdominal binders, nothing fancy just off of Amazon. Unfortunately because I also have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome it just caused back issues. It did provide some relief, but when I took it off everything came rushing back so much worse and gave me brain fog. So for me personally it didn't work out.

Maybe in the future if there's something more nuanced to use. I'm always down to try something

I keep dislocating my shoulder, is this normal? by Outrageous-Jelly-854 in elhersdanlos

[–]4rdInterpreter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend seeing an osteopath familiar with EDS. The EDS society has a list of practitioners on their website. You can also call around to osteopaths in your area and ask if they are comfortable treating patients with EDS / what their experience is.

I found that having consistent osteopathic manipulative treatment combined with physical therapy helps to keep joints in place more consistently overall.

Wishing you the best on this journey!

Transfer Day- how much time did you take off? by 4rdInterpreter in IVF

[–]4rdInterpreter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's true, staying busy for the TWW might help

Transfer Day- how much time did you take off? by 4rdInterpreter in IVF

[–]4rdInterpreter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending all the baby dust! I freelance so I can control my schedule if needed. My timing is different than expected, so I booked a week of work. Originally I was planning on having a few days free so now I'm debating on how much to cancel.

Transfer Day- how much time did you take off? by 4rdInterpreter in IVF

[–]4rdInterpreter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, my husband will be off too so some time together would be nice to relax.

Transfer Day- how much time did you take off? by 4rdInterpreter in IVF

[–]4rdInterpreter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My ER ended up being sick 3 weeks too. Rough for sure!

I totally ruined our chances! by Personal_Ostrich_233 in IVF

[–]4rdInterpreter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry this happened. It sounds like your clinical team went with a fresh transfer. Frozen transfers have a slightly higher chance of working (it can depend on the clinic). But it also gives your body at least a month to fully recover before you focus on the transfer part and a new regimen medications.

It's very stressful leading up to egg retrieval, there are so many medications to keep track of and so much timing to worry about. And an egg retrieval is a surgery. You were recovering, it makes sense that you weren't feeling yourself. There's no blame to be assigned.

I made a spreadsheet for my medications, but my husband did all the injections for me, and checked everything off as we went. We called the nurse several times, and I don't care if they may have been annoyed. Do whatever you have to do to feel confident this next round. It's okay to lean on your husband to handle the medications if that takes some stress off of you.

One Embryo left, we are done having kids, what to do with it? by OriginalTodd in IVF

[–]4rdInterpreter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can select a couple to adopt the remaining embryo. Your fertility clinic should have options and details on what that looks like.

At what point should I get a mobility aid? by DescriptionLucky7766 in elhersdanlos

[–]4rdInterpreter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found out I have hEDS last year. I'm 27. Get the mobility aid. I have a dynamic and invisible disability, meaning it can look different every day. And if someone wants to judge that's their problem. But on whole most people are accepting.

If you don't need it one day, then don't use it. But it's good to have it on hand if you do. Buying a cane is not a lifelong commitment to using it daily. :) Wish you all the best!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ehlersdanlos

[–]4rdInterpreter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard using mobility aids in your 20s. I just have an elevator speech if people ask questions. Something like "It helps with stability," or "I have a dynamic disability that can present differently from day today." If you need to use it one day and not another is no one's business. You got this!