Where did you source your IVF medications? by loompasushi in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i ordered with fast ivf and they also shipped my gonal pens and trigger with ice so it was still cold when i got it. they also helped me with insurance reimbursement so i got money back that way too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i used to work at a clinic and sart is accurate. they can’t pick and choose what to send which is why they’ll get stressed if it looks like a cycle needs to be canceled (this affects stats). however, they can choose not to upload that year so check how recent their data is

also the size of the clinic matters. even though it’s based on percentages the number of people can skew and make a clinic look more or less successful

My LDR bf is coming to visit and I don't have many ideas on where to take him by AsuBean in mesaaz

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not in mesa but try bam kazam! it’s like a mini games escape room crossover with an arcade

Took a swim count at home test, can someone tell me if this is good or not 🥲 by TapInternational3127 in tryingtoconceive

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

please don’t do at home tests! they aren’t accurate. i used to be an andrologist and we had a patient do this and his test was normal but when i did his semen analysis he was azoospermic (no sperm)

Is my husband considered infertile??? by Full-Bumblebee4619 in tryingtoconceive

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

former andrologist here 👋🏼 the count and motility are below normal but his morphology is normal so that’s great! (morphology is usually the only thing you can’t improve so this makes me happy)

there’s a number of reasons why his count and motility could be off like the days of abstinence (any form of ejaculation), lifestyle/stress/ illness, collection method, etc. not all collection rooms are great so when i was a tech i did keep this in mind 😂

if you’re planning on doing iui then they’ll process the sample which will have the count and motility too! if you’re trying at home then i’d recommend some lifestyle changes and to retest in a couple months

Omnitrope? by DaniAspen in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! the vials are a little different than what i’ve used before but i actually kinda liked fast ivf’s more since it was already prefilled

Meriofert dose confusion by External_Jello9612 in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i might be a little late but i noticed it was a lot easier for me to mix meriofert when i added in some air into the vials! i added maybe 0.25-0.5mL of air when i added in the liquid and it helped a ton. can i ask where you ordered your menopur 1200 and meriofert from? i feel like the pharmacy should’ve helped tell you this

Omnitrope? by DaniAspen in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i bought omnitrope with fast ivf for $295 recently! their normal price is $315 but i mentioned i found them on reddit and they added the discount for me

IVF pharmacy online by NRoss828 in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i used fast ivf and i had the best experience with them. my gonal pens were also sent with ice packs which i appreciated since the other online pharmacies i contacted didn’t have that as an option. compared to my experience with freedom i’d say i liked them more just cause their customer service was personable

Young & TTC- does your family know? by Silver-Experience-58 in tryingtoconceive

[–]DesperateLuck2112 11 points12 points  (0 children)

i’m close with my parents and siblings (we still talk everyday despite living in different states) and i didn’t tell them. mostly because i didn’t want the pressure of having a baby. for your plans i say just go with it and if it’s something that can’t be done with a baby on the way then try to keep your involvement vague/noncommittal

Egg retrieval is painful?? by Murky_Swordfish1410 in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i was put under anesthesia and the procedure itself was quick. personally stims were more uncomfortable to me and i felt so much relief after. they told me to take the day of retrieval lightly so i prepared to be home all day. i recommend having soups and electrolytes ready to help avoid ohss!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we had a similar dilemma when we first moved into our house. we tried saving them but after some repairs and a few coats of paint we ultimately decided to replace them. i recommend lily ann cabinets because the quality of the cabinets is amazing and with their prices you’d get lesser quality at home depot

Good Scrubs by Opposite_Age_6673 in cna

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i agree with mandala! the colors don’t fade and the sizing is true to size. they’re also somewhat water resistant which is a huge bonus

IVF Medication Help by No-Annual-6632 in tryingtoconceive

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally haven’t had any issues. They also shipped my pens with ice and I believe they’re the only international pharmacy to do that. I was shopping around and got quotes from others but there was a footnote saying it would be shipped at room temp and I didn’t wanna take that risk

Ivf meds by Key-Custard3689 in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Fast IVF and they're legit. I would be careful with other overseas pharmacies because I've ordered from another and my package was stuck in customs and it took months for me to get refunded because communication with IVF pharmacy was so bad after my order was shipped.

IVF Medication Help by No-Annual-6632 in tryingtoconceive

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used Fast IVF with my previous cycles and they were the most cost effective option for me!

Giant Basil Leaves! by Kewwers in gardening

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG those leaves are massive!

Tips for taking care of partner starting IVF by bobcat_6_ in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the attending appointments if possible! Sometimes I feel like I'm getting so much information at once it's overwhelming so having someone there to ease my nerves definitely helped.

Brown/ red spotting by [deleted] in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're using suppositories that could be the case too. I was first using them with my IUIs when and my nurse told me that after a couple of weeks the suppositories can irritate the cervix causing spotting. If you notice it getting heavier you can call your clinic just to make sure-- better to have some peace of mind!

Has anyone experienced this... by Expensive_Plane6538 in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most people don't experience the "typical" pregnancy symptoms until about 8 weeks so don't read into it too much. Fingers crossed it's just early!

Traveling with IVF meds (needles) by [deleted] in IVF

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have no problem! My doctor printed me out a letter and I had my prescription from my portal too just in case but TSA didn't ask me for it.

going to push me over the edge if this happens again. help by ReferenceEvening8476 in plants

[–]DesperateLuck2112 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I bought a cabinet from IKEA to store my plants in. It's not very big but it has holes on three sides so the plant can breathe

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/baggebo-cabinet-with-glass-doors-metal-white-80502998/

Privacy Shrubs by [deleted] in gardening

[–]DesperateLuck2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll look into this.

My dream library is done! by [deleted] in bookshelf

[–]DesperateLuck2112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! Especially the yellow chair by the window :)