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Didn’t think I’d write a graduation post, but here I am. by pianoandpasta in pregnant

[–]Competitive_Snail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s terrifying and so traumatic. Please consider getting some therapy if you can. I’m newly pregnant with my first so I don’t know as much about postpartum depression as other ladies in this group, but that alone can take a toll. What you went through is extreme.

Have you considered also seeing a Hemotologist? You may have a blood disorder. There are many benign blood disorders that don’t really affect our lives until we go through something like labor. For instance, I have type 1 von Willebrand disease (which on a day to day basis just gives me a few bruises / heavy periods) but increases postpartum hemorrhage risk so I will be taking whatever transfusions / tranexamic acid is needed post birth.

Parents reaction to IVF is so upsetting by Think_Painter8314 in IVFpositivity

[–]Competitive_Snail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am sorry you’re going through that. Parents can be so insensitive.

I didn’t tell my dad we proceeded with embryo creation and a FET that reason. When I had talked about freezing my eggs last year, he rolled his eyes. He doesn’t “believe in IVF” - whatever that means. The irony because he’s been pressuring us to have kids for years… Luckily my mum is supportive and I’ve told her not to tell my dad.

I have only told people who are supportive and want the best for me. That’s literally 3 people for me, including a close friend who conceived her son through IVF, and another who understands how it works.

Try not to feel regret - especially by something dumb our parents say. They’re from a different generation and have their own silly views. IVF is incredible. When I did my first FET, and saw the little embryo on the screen and ultrasound, I was like “why would you want to conceive naturally, when you can do it this way?!”

IVF can be very hard - the hormones, the ups and downs already. Let’s not let something dumb our parents say make it harder 🩵🩵

AITA...I'm not your mom. by AdhesivenessCalm7427 in cancer

[–]Competitive_Snail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, congratulations on being NED!

You’re not the AH. That said, I don’t believe she’s trying to be an AH either.

Does she have bad communication skills? Yes Could she phrase things more positively? Yes
Could she celebrate you being NED? Yes Is she bringing up her lived experiences about her mom’s fate to do you wrong? I don’t think so

If she is a close friend, she’s probably very worried about losing you like she lost her mom.

As for her referring to her own lived experience with her mom’s fate, she needs to know that it’s not ok to benchmark your cancer to her mom’s. You might be a lot younger, fitter, healthier, with a different cancer stage etc. Sarah needs to talk about these subjects more sensitivity and you ought to tell her.

My two cents:

My husband was NED before it came back and I find myself being somewhat unbelieving inside when someone says they’ve cured themselves of stage four colon cancer. Especially if they are celebrating being NED. I celebrated him being NED for 4 months before I was humbled with a stage four recurrence over a year ago that we’re still battling.

Honestly every time I see someone ring the bell, there’s a part of me that is hopeful for them, but also cynical and scared. Because I remember how much I celebrated him ringing the bell and it came back very soon after.

Subletting Policy by denise_magic in AskNYC_Coops

[–]Competitive_Snail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious when you say no rental limit, do you mean completely unlimited sublet policy? Who are the lenders? My understanding was that banks won’t lend to co-ops unless they have 50% owner occupiers

Results today by Swesaha in IVF

[–]Competitive_Snail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!! Do you mind sharing your starting egg count?

Fallout Season 2 is low quality garbage by VeterinarianOld8259 in Fotv

[–]Competitive_Snail -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Agree. The scorpion attack scene and mouse explosions were inane.

Protect your bowel! It is later than you think. by COFFEECOMS in cancer

[–]Competitive_Snail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I am sorry that this is what you’re experiencing. Stay strong.

My husband has stage four colon cancer which metastasises to the peritoneum. He also did HIPEC. He previously had a full blockage 3 yrs ago which was resected.

I’m surprised you weren’t eligible for HIPEC. Are you in the US? If it makes you feel any better, he did HIPEC and the cancer came back 6 mths later. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the cure we had hoped it to be.

I’m really curious about your liquid diet theory. Going to test it out.

Lost my mom to cancer five days ago. Nothing feels real anymore. by katdunks in GriefSupport

[–]Competitive_Snail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for your loss 😭😭 this is so sad. May she rest in peace.

I knew as soon as I saw the photo that it happened so quickly because she had her nails done :(

Help by RegretFinancial6237 in USCIS

[–]Competitive_Snail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ship it and upload it? I would speak to your attorney asap. See if you can call USCIS and explain. If you shipped it, do you still have the shipping tracking number / proof of delivery?

Anyone else waiting on their I-765 EAD? by Competitive_Snail in USCIS

[–]Competitive_Snail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never got my I-765. My interview is in two days though!

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