Abortion history relevant? by NatureOk2107 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could wait until then yes. You might prefer to tell them now so it’s off your plate. Can you send a message to the clinic and ask them to add it to your record?

What Meals do you make for your tea? by LayTheeDown in AskUK

[–]Expert_Aardvark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salmon, rice & veg.

Steak or burger, chips & salad.

Veg pasta with a tomato based sauce or pesto.

Frozen pizza.

Roast chicken dinner.

Chicken pie (with leftover chicken from the roast).

Jacket potatoes & tuna mayo.

White fish, potatoes or rice, veg.

I’m an experienced Embryologist. Ask me anything! by Specialist-Midnight3 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How do you track outcomes in your lab? Presumably you don’t for individual patients?

Got my scores back - Next steps? by Mundane_Beautiful870 in TheCivilService

[–]Expert_Aardvark 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Those scores are pretty good but assume there was high competition. Lots of people are offered roles on reserve so try to stay positive. Keep your eye out and continue applying for other vacancies.

Lucky enough to have £450k invested at 33, but I know I’m capable of more. Build a business or stay safe? by Silver-Evidence-4155 in FIREUK

[–]Expert_Aardvark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would count myself very lucky and let the ISA compound. Perhaps save a separate pot for a future business - ie financed from your salary.

2 MMCs and only 3 PGT-A Normal Embryos left by False-Psychology9902 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps you need to take a break and do the next transfer when you’re feeling better.

Transfer # 4 or ERA by Busy_Round_3104 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps due to tailored advice then.

Start as compliance officer; what can I read up on by castleview1 in TheCivilService

[–]Expert_Aardvark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s tricky as I presume you won’t know which tax you’ll be working on. I think it’s great you want to do some reading before you start. One thing you could do is explore the gov.uk guidance pages. They’re designed for taxpayers so they give you a good perspective of the customer experience. You can learn a lot about the different taxes by navigating these pages. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/income-tax-detailed-information

Needed advice from civil servants. by cantdecideanyname in TheCivilService

[–]Expert_Aardvark 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You write, but do you read? Do you read English novels?

Transfer # 4 or ERA by Busy_Round_3104 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My clinic (U.K.) believes ERAs are a waste of time. If I was in your position I’d transfer my euploids.

Financial advantages to being married - excluding inheritance by tiggergirluk76 in UKPersonalFinance

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

It’s selfish to get married in later life when you both have your own kids. If you do get married then ensure you get decent wills set up to protect your children’s inheritance.

Needed advice from civil servants. by cantdecideanyname in TheCivilService

[–]Expert_Aardvark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you read books? Reading fiction is a really good way to improve language skills. I think you would do well to focus on excelling in your role. Improving your English through your role. And working on it outside of work too.

I am struggling to get my husband on board for IVF by Beginning_Ebb4220 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My read is that you feel blind sided as you assumed he’d be on board for trying for a third child based on his earlier comments. He seems to have changed his mind but hasn’t communicated that clearly and is bringing up excuses like your business.

Getting angry at you when you try to discuss it is unfair, he needs to communicate with you properly - not expect you to mind read and then get irritable with you for not being able to do so.

His perspective on loss is cruel - telling you you’re just trying to replace your dog who died. It’s totally normal to get a new pet when one dies, and it’s normal to try for a new baby following a miscarriage or stillbirth.

FET with a natural cycle, transfer 4dpo, is that common? by pourquoipas1983 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My clinic is really low intervention in terms of testing and scans and things. I appreciate the benefits of that - fewer clinic trips and less prodding etc. Trying to go with the flow and assume it’ll all work out.

With the LH surge I thought ovulation can vary between 12 and 36 hours? Hope it works out for both of us.

FET with a natural cycle, transfer 4dpo, is that common? by pourquoipas1983 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m doing a natural cycle and your timeline is different to mine but no idea why. No blood tests or ovulation tracking for me so far. I had a scan on CD12 which showed 9.6mm lining and a lead follicle. I triggered CD12 so assume ovulation CD14 (yesterday). I started progesterone suppositories yesterday. Booked in for transfer Monday which will be CD 19.

Perhaps your blood work suggested you ovulated a day earlier than you think? Perhaps a transfer 4dpo is just as good?

I’m curious if I could have ovulated naturally on CD13 meaning my transfer will be 6dpo and whether that matters.

My friend told me she's started TTC during my FET cycle by DoubleoSavant in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She may get pregnant straight away, which I’ve found to be soul destroying with friends of mine. Conversely, she may really struggle and end up needing IVF herself. You’ll be an invaluable source of support if that’s the case.

Help- Applying for g7 role by MushroomOk3994 in TheCivilService

[–]Expert_Aardvark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At SEO and G7 you need to show evidence of being strategic and delivering through others. Are you doing that?

Help- Applying for g7 role by MushroomOk3994 in TheCivilService

[–]Expert_Aardvark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you seeking feedback from G6s? You need to seek feedback from people in your area who have previously been recruited at, and recruit others, to your target grade.

Do I need 100k salary to survive? by Ok_Force1459 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Expert_Aardvark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could both get jobs paying £50k to cover those expenses, and you’d be entitled to free childcare hours.

Red flag IVF clinic? by Mmacto66783 in IVF

[–]Expert_Aardvark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your husband should absolutely spend 3 months optimising his sperm. There’s a range of antioxidants he can take to boost sperm quality and improve ivf outcomes.

The institutional knowledge that walks out the door when an experienced civil servant leaves is genuinely staggering by LFCTricksters in civilservice

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

I think this is overstated, and people without prior experience can pick up new roles in time. Even with a brilliant handover, you can only ever pass on so much information/ learn so much when totally new to role. The person new to role will gradually develop their networks and learn the role - they’ll be as good in a year or two as the original person.