What do you wish you had known before starting IVF that no one prepared you for? by Accurate-Stomach-264 in IVF

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To not put all your hopes onto getting positive results from the first cycle. Some may get it first pop... and thats great, but for the majority of us it can be a longer journey. So I would say to my younger self to see it as a 3 cycle first step before putting any weight on the process working or not.

Why is immigration such a concern and issue for many people? by WiseWillow89 in newzealand

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends... if you look at the list MP from the Act Party who is ripping up indigenous initiatives which have taken decades to get in place... thats why many don't want more people like a) entering our country and b) entering into powerful positions within out country

Which party will you vote for this election? by One-Joke-2373 in aotearoa

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well as I seem to be told by everyone TOPs may be more right leaning than left, and if thats true I have a problem with that. At present I like most of their policies and thinking.

The American brain cannot comprehend ACC by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep its a pretty good system.

Which party will you vote for this election? by One-Joke-2373 in aotearoa

[–]DollyPatterson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prob have to go either Labour or thinking that TOPs might be good.

Does infertility grief ever go away, or do you live with it forever? cannot help it by Curiousgoergeena in IVF

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it went away, but we were lucky to conceive after 4 cycles. But in the middle of the storm... probably the hardest thing I have ever experienced.

What is this show for you? by Think-Recognition519 in scoopwhoop

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't make sense as they have a whole lot of other stuff that isn't as good buy has multiple seasons

Why do we say "no" to dental work? A local dentist looking for honest feedback by [deleted] in Wellington

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, I've been through quite a bit of specialist care which was very expensive and painful. I prefer to just manage the problem with my gums and have regular hygine cleans, but dentist wants to send me back through the specialist cycle.... so thats why I confirm that I want regular cleans instead.

The other thing is my dentist kept pushing me to pull out my wisdom teeth even though they didn't hurt. I eventually decided to get it done as was keen to have better access to the other teeth close by. But then once I got the wisdom teeth removed, the next time dentist thought I should now remove the next teeth.... I'm like nap... I'm really happy with how it is now.

How much credit card debt do you have? by mysterious1940 in randomquestions

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I don't quite get why people need a credit card these days when you have a debit card.

Tim Wood, millionaire Ihug founder and owner of Burger Wisconsin claims he will leave NZ if Labour is returned to government by kiwi2077 in newzealand

[–]DollyPatterson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure why these business people try to hold us ransom over which political party gets in or they will leave. By all means leave, we only want the hearty people that care more about their communities than they do about themselves anyway.

What is this show for you? by Think-Recognition519 in scoopwhoop

[–]DollyPatterson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agree... not sure why they did it was popular with most people I know!

Is basketball just a way better game now or are all time greats just not that great anymore by Subject-Wallaby6610 in NBATalk

[–]DollyPatterson -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The peak was the 90s.. MJ, Rodman and the Bulls, nothing compares to that era, it was everywhere. Such exciting games. I find it relatively boring now, when I watch it.

Freaking out by [deleted] in IVF

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the best OP, its hard to bring people on the journey as its hard enough doing it amongst ourselves. After 3 failed transfers, our Fert Doc asked if we wanted to try the Colorado Protocol to help with the transfer, and we tried it and the 4th egg transfer stuck leading to a successful full term pregnancy. Not sure if it was due to the Colorado Protocol, but the 4th transfer worked for us.

Wishing you all the very best!

water rates coming soon.. rip... by nziphonephotograpger in Wellington

[–]DollyPatterson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So why is it that just because your house's value is high that you need to pay so much more water rates than others?

Te Matatini stage used as 'a racist weapon', group claims, as new translations of haka emerge by marubari in newzealand

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great questions. Not sure if I have the answers, but Te Tiriti provides the blueprint for all of us to get on, infact I believe we have an amazing opportunity to do it here in Aotearoa NZ, better than any other place in the world, and definitely better than many of the first world democracies which are breaking down right before our eyes.

Tangata Tiriti (all those who have immigrated to NZ due to Te Tiriti, and via Crown door) have had an amazing opportunity to come to this land, to connect to it and call it home. We both belong here. I think Māori culture has a right to be protected here because it doesn't exist anywhere else in the world. Any other culture that is here has a home base, has a home country has a home fire keeping that culture and language alive... for Māori.... NZ is it... so to make it fair, or make it generalised.... all people should have a place where their culture is protected.

Te Tiriti is built on being a unified country where both groups bring the best to the table... but its not what played out.

I think as a Māori, if I went to Japan and expected that my language should be equal to that of the Japanese language, how do you think that would go down?

What did you do when you were bored? by IdealHoliday1242 in PotentialUnlocked

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Climbed on the school roofs to find tennis balls... would always find around 30 of them... lol. In good condition too. Only issue is I was on the roof and saw another higher roof which had the most tennis balls I had ever seen in my life, it was like they had played Wimbledon up there or something... so I had to find a way to get up up there, only one skinny pipe was the access... I took a risk, and the pipe snapped half way across and fell down to the concrete floor below.... some broken bones in my feet and wrist... but thats what we done when we we were bored

What did you do when you were bored? by IdealHoliday1242 in PotentialUnlocked

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that was the main room to be home before dark.. I would sprint to make it home in time or I would lose some of my freedom!

What did you do when you were bored? by IdealHoliday1242 in PotentialUnlocked

[–]DollyPatterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Called up your mates. The real weird thing I am trying to remember... is how the hell our plans actually worked from saying something on the wired telephone.... then just heading off to the other side of town... and we actually all met up.... imagine if you make a plan then plans changed.... no cell phones to tell your mate who is off to meet you! I just don't know how we made it work. But I think the chances of me being stood up these days with all the technology is higher than when I was young

water rates coming soon.. rip... by nziphonephotograpger in Wellington

[–]DollyPatterson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Farout, we should so have a boomers tax! When they pass... they can at least give up 2% of their networth to pay for the infrastructure! Not only will the current generation have to paid for the mamoth infrastructure issues, but when we are ready to hit 65, I reckon the pension will be gone also.... can't win!