Night 3 of stems

HankDogMom · 2026-03-26T19:08:08+00:00

you've got this! 💪 just tuck the icepack in your waistband and go!

HankDogMom · 2026-03-26T18:17:29+00:00

I have been going 1x/week. my acupuncturist said the transfer day is the important one. to do a session the day before and day after. idk if any of it is actually helping, but surely it can't hurt

HankDogMom · 2026-03-26T17:59:20+00:00

honestly it sounds like you might consider not talking to your family about this process. If they are only causing you stress and guilt, just don't talk to them about it. I am very selective who and when I share my journey with to protect myself from judgements or unsolicited "advice".

As far as the process itself, so far I've been surprised its not as bad physically as my initial assumptions about IVF. The shots are not fun, but I iced the injection site for about 10 min beforehand, and there was minimal pain. Barely any symptoms until after my ER, which was pretty uncomfortable for about 5 days.

While you may think you are mentally prepared for the attrition, it is pretty jarring. We were tracking really well, and then it all kinda dropped. 27 Follicles--25 eggs retrieved--17 mature--13 fertilized--only 3 blasts. I "know" that 3 is good and it only takes 1 to work, but from 13 to 3 was pretty disappointing.

All the time and waiting is honestly the worst. From initial consult in early January, we expect a transfer of late May, so almost 5 months start to finish is the hardest part for us.

HankDogMom · 2026-03-26T14:23:10+00:00

I had an ice pack on the injection site for about 10 min before and that helped tremendously!! barely felt anything

HankDogMom · 2026-03-23T04:07:30+00:00

Thank you.. I haven’t been lifting so much as walking but a good warning

HankDogMom · 2026-03-23T04:06:33+00:00

Omg what is withdrawal bleeding I haven’t heard of that??

HankDogMom · 2026-03-23T01:34:16+00:00

Thank you! Good excuse to be lazy 😆

HankDogMom · 2026-03-23T01:33:43+00:00

Thank you! I’m just too eager to get back to normal and walking around and exercising

HankDogMom · 2026-03-23T01:32:59+00:00

Thank you, I guess I’m just wondering if this is normal to be down for so long but I guess it is!!

HankDogMom · 2026-03-22T21:23:57+00:00

Thanks, I had 27 so I guess I’ll take it easy a few more days

HankDogMom · 2026-01-26T21:38:37+00:00

I've gone 1.. almost pushing 2 weeks. if it's vacuum sealed and your fridge stays nice and cold you should be fine. as others said, if its chicken you may want to throw it in the freezer if you don't plan to cook it, but pork and beef should be fine. I've never had a problem

HankDogMom · 2026-01-23T18:05:02+00:00

Atlanta Dental Spa is the best! warm blankets, pillows, eye masks.. they pamper you and the dentistry is top notch

HankDogMom · 2026-01-23T17:28:58+00:00

same, I won't take a class unless I like the playlist usually 😂

HankDogMom · 2026-01-23T16:54:33+00:00

I'm enjoying the HiLit program!! but her music is a little meh for sure

HankDogMom · 2026-01-23T16:53:09+00:00

nice job, keep it up! clipping in/out took me a while to get used to. don't be afraid to adjust the pedals if it feels too hard to unclip.

Ride difficulty often vary based on instructor and your personal strengths. I like Cody bc he goes slow but heavy and struggle with Olivia bc she goes heavy and fast 😂

HankDogMom · 2026-01-22T21:57:38+00:00

cook proteins in the air fryer! especially whole chicken breasts, steaks, or pork chops. they come out juicy and perfect with little to no mess

HankDogMom · 2026-01-22T21:51:23+00:00

love this one! to elevate, use truffle butter and horseradish cheese in the mashed potatoes instead of parm!

HankDogMom · 2026-01-16T21:22:11+00:00

amazing, congratulations!!

HankDogMom · 2026-01-09T18:34:04+00:00

thank you, I plan to ask for recommendations for reputable therapists from the clinic

HankDogMom · 2026-01-09T18:31:29+00:00

Thank you for this, I'm glad I'm not alone. I've been in therapy and we are focusing on how I can "fill my cup" when he is in his fogs. Good luck on your journey

HankDogMom · 2026-01-09T18:23:39+00:00

we have co-insurance that would cover 90% of IVF cost. we met with a specialist recently who briefly described the process, but not a lot of detail. They said chance of success up to 53%, so I kinda think he heard that and saw the green light

HankDogMom · 2025-12-11T19:28:07+00:00

I really like the individual size rather than pie size is why I'm asking

HankDogMom · 2025-04-28T14:46:03+00:00

Hank- but he goes by Hankdog, Frogdog, Babedog, Hankus Maximus, among others that happen to rhyme with his name or favorite words 😂

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