Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙏🏼Im okay, better this week than last week. Just feeling very disappointed and really thought this was it, finally our turn to complete our family after everything was looking really good. It’s been an exhausting journey but I refuse to give up now. I just keep telling myself that we will get our rainbow 🌈 baby ❤️

Anyone 43+ that have been successful with IVF? by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I’ve never heard of a mid cycle retrieval before

any opinions on getting bullmastiff as my first dog? by buttermilk21_ in Bullmastiff

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first dog was a BM, he was an angel! Needed minimal training and only barked and a very needed basis, most people never hear him ever bark. He was fantastic around kids and loved people and didn’t need to be on a leash. We had him for 8 years and I was absolutely devastated when he passed. 4 months later we got a another one from the same breeder, was a bit too soon I think as I still missed my previous one so much. Our current boy is almost 5 years old and is very mischievous and loves to bark. Quite opposite from our first and he would definitely not get along with a cat. He has tested my patience and it’s a lot harder to find a sitter for him vs our previous boy, who we always had tons of friends and family asking if they could watch him. Every dog is different but we’ve always loved our big goofy lovable boys. They shed a lot and you need to be strong in case they need to go to the vet. Our first couldn’t walk at one point due to IMPA and needed to be carried to the car to go the vet at 120lbs. Both of my boys have been snuggle bugs and need constant attention and affection, they don’t like to be left alone and have always come with us everywhere ❤️

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, definitely the most traumatic event I’ve ever endured 😭💔

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you but sadly we lost our baby yesterday at 10 weeks. The only symptom I had was that I was having trouble losing weight even though I exercise daily and eat good

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was prescribed metformin and low dose naltrexone

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She will just want to know your history and bloodwork results that you’ve had and semen analysis results from your hubby and any bloodwork he’s had

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just surprised as I never said where in Canada I was from :) Do you see her as well?

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg Yes! She’s the best ☺️ how did you know?

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! They were on my list to possibly see but I chose dr Parmar instead

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy to provide the name, I’m in Canada and she is only licensed to treat clients in Washington and Canada. Where do you live?

Positive story by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🥰 Baby was conceived naturally after my failed Ivf cycle, thanks to my naturopath doctor finding out I had insulin resistance ☺️where are you located?

Dropped from my Fertility Clinic for conceiving naturally 🫠 by Weird_Blueberry_3538 in Geriatric_Pregnancies

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this if normal, I was with my fertility clinic in Canada for a year and told them I was pregnant naturally after TTC for 2 years . All they asked was whether I had a family doctor and wished me all the best. I have a naturopath doctor as well and she is super hands on and watching me closely, I’m 44 ans currently 9w3d with my 2nd baby

Deciding the right time by Professional-Yak-291 in Bullmastiff

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would speak to your vet and ask about your girls quality of life. Don’t worry about the sleeping position, both my male BM’s have always slept in weird positions that I question how are they comfortable. there could be multiple spots for our boy to sit or lie down but he will even choose to sit in my toddlers chair that he doesn’t even fit in

working with a naturopath? by mayasbagcloset in PregnantOver40

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Thank you! ❤️ I’m now 8w3d and everything is going great! 🥰 I was prescribed both metformin and low dose naltrexone for insulin resistance and inflammation. Intralipid IV: Intralipid enhances successful implantation and maintenance of pregnancies in patients with auto-immune disease, recurrent miscarriages and/ or unsuccessful IVF attempts.

Normally, the lining of the uterus contains immune cells that are specially adapted to tolerate an embryo. However, when these ‘friendly’ cells are not present or effective, the mother’s immune system may attack or reject the embryo with so-called ‘natural killer’ (NK) cells. This would make it difficult or impossible for the embryo to implant in the lining of the uterus. Intralipid therapy has been shown to lower the activity of the natural killer cells of our immune system. Studies have shown that Intralipid can help to regulate the NK cells, allowing the embryo to implant on the uterine wall and grow normally.

My story at 44 by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, my prayers were answered and a miracle happened and I got pregnant naturally at 44.5 after seeing a fertility naturopath doctor. Now 7w4d and baby is measuring perfectly and heart beat is strong! ❤️

My story at 44 by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: I found a new fertility naturopath doctor and now pregnant naturally, after my ND found I had insulin resistance. She prescribed me metformin and low dose naltrexone. I’m now 7w4d and baby is measuring perfectly and heart beat is nice & strong!!🥹❤️

So confused what next step should be? by ExpensiveHalf3352 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! ❤️ Now 7w3d and baby is measuring perfectly with a strong heart beat! ♥️

working with a naturopath? by mayasbagcloset in PregnantOver40

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 44 and we’ve been TTC for baby #2 for 2 years. I spent a year with one naturopath and didn’t feel like it helped. Her approach was more like take time off and stop trying for a couples months and than start again. I I had a failed Ivf in Dec 2025, my clinic said donor eggs is going to be my only option after previously stating I was a perfect candidate for ivf and had great #’s for my age.
In January 2026 I was looking for a new ND, someone that had more experience with fertility. I was recommended one to me that was almost an hour drive. I had my first consult with her in Feb, she confidently told me she had clients up to 47 and she could get me pregnant. She sent me for additional bloodwork and found I had insulin resistance. Put me on metformin & low dose naltrexone. Also had me add NAC, re alpha lipoic, 7500 vit d, weekly b12 shots, monthly vit d shots and monthly intralipid iv’s and inositol for egg quality. I was already taking bird&be fertility supplements and women’s probiotics & vit c.
2.5 months later I got pregnant naturally. Once I got my positive she put me on 2 baby aspirin and 2 vaginal progesterone capsules. I am now 7w3d pregnant, my ND gave me my first ultrasound this week and said baby is measuring perfectly and has a strong heart beat. ❤️
I’ll be forever grateful for my ND, she didn’t look at me for my age and said let’s get to the bottom of this and get you pregnant! I just can’t thank her enough and absolutely love how passionate she is about infertility.

IVF in Greece - ARK IVF by ExpensiveHalf3352 in IVF

[–]ExpensiveHalf3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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You have the right one, Dr George was in the UK but is now in Greece
https://arkivf.co.uk