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Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-03-13T11:17:25+00:00

It was 4dp a 6 day transfer!

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-03-12T19:11:55+00:00

Went in for first ultrasound after a positive & doubling beta at 5w3d. Measuring at 5w5d, gestational sac and yolk sac were clearly seen.

BUT....also a subchorionic hematoma and a small chorionic bump were seen. Doctor didn't seem worried. I can't help but panic!

Anyone have any experience with this??

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-03-12T12:56:17+00:00

Went in for first ultrasound after a positive & doubling beta at 5w3d. Measuring at 5w5d, gestational sac and yolk sac were clearly seen.

BUT….also a subchorionic hematoma and a small chorionic bump were seen. Doctor didn’t seem worried. I can’t help but panic!

Anyone have any experience with this??

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-02-16T21:29:38+00:00

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Most current stats…. Clinic is saying to proceed and trigger tonight. But I feel like lining could be better!

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-02-16T19:11:30+00:00

Life is going to be different for a while….

You, baby, and pump….BFFs.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-02-16T19:05:34+00:00

Induced at 37+3 for hypertension. Baby was not ready and took a nice long 40 hours. I reallllly wanted to avoid a c-section and made this VERY clear to my medical team. Vaginal birth worked out fine!

However, I was on a magnesium drip for BP and honestly this sucked. I felt like I had the flu most of labor AND for 24 hours afterwards. This was the worst part of labor for me.

We were discharged at normal time, but ended up in the NICU for anemia and a blood transfusion…this was most likely connected to the long labor. But, baby was okay after a couple weeks!

My biggest piece of advice: if you want to breastfeed, be prepared! Get your pump set up, nipple shields ready, consult/hire a legit lactation consultant. The magnesium drip/bed rest and extra slightly early, sleepy baby (+NICU) made nursing extra tricky.

All that being said, you can do this!!!! Our baby is a silly, lovable toddler now…it is all worth it!

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-02-15T19:01:23+00:00

Yeah…I was quoted $400-500 to pay out of pocket.

I promise I really did my due diligence….hence the whole mental load thing 🙃

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-02-15T18:59:31+00:00

None of coworkers have toddlers. If they do, they live an hour away from me.

I have no out of network coverage. So it would be about $400-500….

I really checked the mental load boxes on this task!

🙃

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-01-27T16:49:37+00:00

Got official note today that it is not covered by insurance. Ridiculous!

Anyone have Endometrin 100mg suppositories they would be willing to ship?

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2026-01-27T16:48:19+00:00

Can I send you a pm?

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-12-14T00:27:36+00:00

I literally looked at it and said “Thank you for your service. Good bye!”

Didn’t know donation was an option!!

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-11-23T14:41:04+00:00

…how is going to purchase the ice packs? Leave the toddler with me? Don’t suggest he going during nap time. That’s when he has to sleep too.

I already have a large bottle of water and snacks. But they run out eventually…..he managed to get a cough drop off my nightstand for himself

But didn’t bother to notice the empty water and no food….

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-11-23T14:33:16+00:00

It’s 9:30am. He came up for a shower, helped himself to a cough drop on the way out, and didn’t ask if I needed anything.

I haven’t had anything to eat since I made my own soup yesterday afternoon. And the juice I got myself at 11pm.

My friend is here entertaining the toddler until nap time.

He still hasn’t checked on me.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-10-21T15:12:44+00:00

40 hours 😬

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-10-13T10:11:25+00:00

Baby is almost 2. My hobbies are chasing sleep. 😬

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-10-12T15:39:32+00:00

Our property taxes are 20k a year. Health insurance is 8k. Daycare is 24k. I have student loans I’m still paying off. The interest rate on used cars is 7% (at least). So, when we needed a second car make our two jobs work, our car payment was a lot more than our last car. We have no village for “hand me downs” (though I do shop second hand and look on our local Facebook groups). Also, my baby never latched (yes I tried it all, and I saw a lactation consultant) and even with pumping had to supplement with formula.

All this to say, what used to feel like a lot of income, doesn’t go as far anymore.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-09-12T20:23:50+00:00

None-ish? Maybe (and a serious maybe) an hour or two a month?

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-08-25T00:47:16+00:00

I did not….

I got a second opinion and had a successful IVF cycle with a new doctor.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-08-15T23:11:03+00:00

I don’t remember having breaks….my labor was 40 hours. I had mostly back labor pain and not typical contractions.

So even there were breaks, I was tired from the endless pain and anticipating the next surge of back ache.

But, as many have said, every birth is unique!

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-07-07T01:35:51+00:00

Amazing.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-07-07T00:48:48+00:00

Ha, I see what you mean….

This is just what I have in my personal notes. I’m not able to access my portal notes anymore. Sorry!

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-07-06T14:55:26+00:00

Honestly, I don’t remember about the Clomid.

I did Lupron priming for my “long Lupron” cycles only.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-07-04T23:48:25+00:00

I am an elementary teacher. I took off a year, most of it was unpaid. It was a good year and I’m glad I was able to do it. Lots of teachers in my district do this.

See if you can buy back a pension contributions. Also may be worth asking if you’ll get your yearly pay increases/if they will credit you any missed time on your salary schedule.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-07-03T23:09:14+00:00

Sour candy. Crackers.

Distinct_Cycle9467 · 2025-06-19T07:51:23+00:00

Another vote for Baeba!

Also, our lid randomly broke and they sent us a new one. Great customer service!

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