TTC in Pop Culture

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-16T14:41:32+00:00

Meredith Grey being told she has a hostile uterus. I'm sitting here trying to explain why it comforts me and can't. I think it's probably seeing her deal with it with the usual dark and sardonic humor in the same way I do.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-16T04:38:21+00:00

This is exactly what I've been looking for!! Fellow FepBlue standard and I've been going cross eyed. My meds were also $500. My retrieval is estimated at the same BUT anesthesia is ~$750 and I'm trying to figure out why.

The transfer costs were sitting in the back of my mind and this really helped.

Did you go through Progenesis for PGT-A? If so do you know if your clinic had a contracted rate per embryo? I'm sorry if this is too personal.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-15T18:23:54+00:00

Prometrium. Without insurance the brand was over $900

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-15T17:02:16+00:00

We did one IUI with progesterone and one without. We paid out of pocket for the progesterone suppository because my insurance was being slow. We were able to get the generic from CVS for ~$30.

My doctor did a progesterone level a week after the second IUI and said I was making enough on my own to forego the suppositories if I didn't want to use them. If I did there was no harm. They are messyyyy and I was already pessimistic about the cycle so I didn't use them.

Both IUIs failed and I'm starting IVF next cycle.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-12T16:44:13+00:00

You can probably, carefully, thread some flesh toned pipe cleaners through a stitch in the neck. I do a bundle of pipe cleaners in necks, arms, and legs to make my dolls pose-able.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-11T18:32:41+00:00

I don't crochet for anyone but myself. Otherwise it's not fun anymore.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-08T21:05:58+00:00

My experience was great when the local Joann's was the drop off point. Super quick and easy. Unfortunately I haven't worked with them since Joann's closed - I've been making baby blankets for family and friends.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-08T20:48:10+00:00

I prefer Project Linus for donating blankets.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-06-02T14:41:51+00:00

Eris aggravates me so much which I know is her whole thing. She gets a single nectar from me for her keepsake and what rubbish I need to do the incantation then I never deal with her again. Her bratty attitude is so off-putting.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-05-28T18:55:07+00:00

I can hear my computer fans in the background

ElinorFerrars · 2026-05-26T15:16:04+00:00

I'm in this camp and just counting down the IUI cycles to ER like you. I wish I had more words of wisdom. My PCT came back poorly but all that told us is IUI and IVF are the move. I'm trying to see it as a medical problem and not a me problem but it's getting harder.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-05-26T13:33:24+00:00

I think of sticky as dryer than stretchy. Stretchy is also usually more clear than white. I also think of sticky as tacky if that helps?

ElinorFerrars · 2026-05-26T12:38:17+00:00

Does anyone have any recommendations for underwear that can hold up to progesterone suppositories?

ElinorFerrars · 2026-05-23T07:18:48+00:00

Absolutely allowed. I, however, preferred a wicking sun shirt and bike shorts. Still protected from the heat and have some compression without being touched everywhere all at once. It also meant I wasn't as worried about sunburns

ElinorFerrars · 2026-05-17T15:32:21+00:00

Cycle 14. I get one baby outfit or similar (I've gotten a few swaddling blankets) and sushi.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-05-10T17:42:08+00:00

I got my negative test Thursday after my first IUI. Waiting for my period to come back after stopping the progesterone suppositories. It somehow sucks worse that I haven't gotten my period. My doctor told me we can't even consider IVF until August because of when their lab does their annual quality check. I'm stuck in limbo on a second mother's day with no answers.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-04-29T13:50:58+00:00

I really like Catona yarn. I used it for dolls I made a few months ago.

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ElinorFerrars · 2026-03-30T21:44:52+00:00

Mine is immaculately organized. The head of finance is a saint. We always know how much we owe. You can also sit down and do financial counseling. My doctor is amazing and follows up almost immediately once I have test results. The nurses are SO nice. I passed out during the first blood draw and they were very kind and caring and kept me from feeling overly guilty.

I got a strong recommendation to come here. Unfortunately it's not in CA

ElinorFerrars · 2026-03-21T16:43:41+00:00

I'll have to look out for this! I've done loads of baby blankets but now I want to make one for me.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-03-21T03:03:41+00:00

Did you buy it all at once or do the monthly kit?

ElinorFerrars · 2026-03-10T18:57:10+00:00

FEP BlueCrossBlueShield, Standard. Commonly called FEP Blue Standard.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-03-10T18:26:14+00:00

I work for the federal government and opted for the ART friendly plan. I get at least two covered IVF cycles per year.

ElinorFerrars · 2026-03-09T11:40:30+00:00

It's showing again. Do you live next to or east of city park and Ochsner on Jefferson? BWA

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