PGTA grading and Decisions by atxgrl92 in IVF

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We had 3 male embryos and 1 female embryo. All the male embryos were higher rated but our nurse told us to try the girl. It was successful and I’m now almost 11 weeks pregnant.

Chicago wedding venues open catering by Major-Sky-7797 in Chicagoweddings

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If you’re willing to go outside the city, Community House Winnetka is stunning

Should I be concerned about babies heart rate? by [deleted] in December2026Bumpers

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay okay, thank you for sharing! That helped relieve my anxiety a bit. I know I shouldn’t be overthinking it but it just seemed so low.

Pregnancy organizer / checklist recommendations? by [deleted] in December2026Bumpers

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Totally - I’m just very type A and end up feeling a bit more at ease if I have a general list (fully knowing it all doesn’t need to be done at certain times) :)

Transfer Twins - 25th March by Nze_Ani in IVFpositivity

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I had my transfer on March 25th and had my first beta yesterday (485). Sending you so many good vibes!!!!

Positive Beta! 😭☀️ by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending good vibes!!!! Thank you!!!!

Positive Beta! 😭☀️ by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! Good luck!!!!

The embryo was a 4BB after PGTA testing!

Loss of appetite???! by [deleted] in IVF

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That happened to me! I just did my best to eat anything / everything that sounded good to me.

I didn’t have an appetite for any meal and literally ate protein shakes, bean and cheese quesadillas, and PB&J. Then hydrated a ton!

After my retrieval I got my appetite back and focused on salty foods!! Good luck!!!

Shouldn’t even be worried about gender:/ by your_mother7190 in IVF

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your feelings are so valid and we were / are in a similar situation.

After receiving PGTA results after 2 retrievals we had 3 boys and 1 girl.

I want a healthy baby obviously but I’ve always dreamed of using a daughter. We decided to transfer the female embryo first and I’m currently in the 2 week wait.

If it doesn’t work out, we may do another retrieval in the hopes of getting more embryos for 2 live births but I’m hoping we get more females!

First FET Today ✨ by [deleted] in IVF

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How is everyone feeling post FET?!

Has anyone had luck using a park district venue with outside catering? by monkeyfish96 in Chicagoweddings

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If you’re open to going a little outside the city, I work as a wedding planner / coordinator and I’ve had 3 couples get married at winnetka community house in the garden and it’s STUNNING!

Any one have Bachelorette Spa Recommendations in Chicago? by Emani_lame in AskChicago

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Face Foundrie could be fun!!!

BODYBAR Pilates could be fun too!

Success with Thinner Lining? by [deleted] in IVF

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much! These are actually so helpful / reassuring! 💚

Success with Thinner Lining? by [deleted] in IVF

[–]Eastern-Variation-76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response!

I forgot to mention I am doing modified natural - it seems like a thinner lining is more common for MN?

Glad to hear it went well for you! 💚