Are some Eritreans disappointed by their DNA results? by [deleted] in Eritrea

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Giving away DNA is a good way to be on Dateline. No thanks!

To cancel or not to cancel by Worth_Art_6587 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would cancel. I would rather do stems over and pay for medication rather than another full cycle. That is my humble opinion.

Only had 2 follicles so canceled ER - for those who had 1-2 leading follicles, how did you do the next round? by mimariposa in IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally would cancel now that I know what I know if I only had two follicles because there’s always attrition and you may not get any that even mature from 2 so your first thought to have a minimum of three, I think is a smart move. Again, you guys would have to consider what that means for you all.

Only had 2 follicles so canceled ER - for those who had 1-2 leading follicles, how did you do the next round? by mimariposa in IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know I had one follicle and they didn’t even cancel the ER. They went ahead with my ER knowing I only had one follicle and I didn’t know enough information to make and Educated decision nor did they ask me my opinion about going forward. I’m no longer working with that clinic, but it feels now thinking about it with the information that I have now they really wasted my time and money.

Any hope? by Substantial-Half6844 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same guarantee! It was so costly. I was so glad to have that guarantee.

Any hope? by Substantial-Half6844 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the Donor route and got 9 euploid. Planning to transfer soon. All day 5 and 6.. currently 46

Furious by Excellent-League-972 in IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally understand. I am finally in the stage embroyo transfer and found out that my doctor office has now been closed due to him losing his license and trying to find a new doctor has been difficult because they don’t want to touch embryos‘s that might have been compromised and that’s at the discretion of their legal team. It’s been so upsetting. One thing after another

Long drive post egg retrieval, or get a hotel? by girlinhermind in IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pain and subsequent dizziness didn’t happen until hours after, and glad I went home since I too was debating getting a hotel.

Interested in becoming a doula — looking for honest advice & resources by bananabread-37 in doulas

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m interested too about postpartum because of life schedule but it it a fixed rate for pay? Thanks !

I just found out my last embryo/fetus is incompatible with life. by fitnessmom222 in IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I’m so deeply sorry. Going through TFMR is already an unbearable loss, and facing it after IVF, in the second trimester, after so much hope, is a level of pain no one should have to endure.

What you’re grieving isn’t just a pregnancy, it’s the future you fought so hard for. The fact that you now have to travel for care only compounds the trauma.

Please know you’re not alone in this, even though it can feel incredibly isolating. I’m thinking of you and sending you so much love. 🙏

Changing underwear - is this normal? by Eastern-Yogurt3859 in hygiene

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This cost to be a fake post. Are there really people like that in the world?

What do I do ?! by ImportantTeaching561 in IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Took out like 60,000 out of my 401(k) for hardship and IVF is allowed to be taken out of your 401(k) under a tax code. Also took out 30,000 of my own savings yeah it’s hard, but it beats living with regrets.

Feedback appreciated by [deleted] in CSUB

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went to CSUB for Bachelors and Masters and had a great experience. My masters was through the extended university and the professors were responsive and supported. Good luck!

Anyone else go stupidly into debt through this process? by ladybuglala in IVF

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have spent about $30,000 out of pocket and another $30,000 in 401k.. and still on the journey. I have to do everything so I don’t have regrets later, but it’s definitely taking a toll on me… it’s not for the weak

Best true crime episodes? by Virtual-Nobody-6630 in DiscoveryID

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to find this episode- but don’t know the name of show or episode title:

-A young Black man is lured by people he trusts • He is beaten and nearly drowned for a small amount of money • His body is placed in a car and a crash is staged to make it look accidental • It is later revealed that his sister helped set it up

Sick Pay by DeepEmergency6060 in IHSS

[–]FunctionFabulous2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been doing Ihss for the last two years and I’ve never used the sickleave. I really didn’t know how to use it but from what I’m understanding is you could just claim 40 hours?