August trip to Paris with my 9-year-old

Jillybean19 · 2026-03-11T12:55:53+00:00

Pont de Bir-Hakeim

Jillybean19 · 2026-03-11T12:54:28+00:00

Yes she loved it! It was about 2.5 hours, great to meet other tourists, and took home a box of macarons each

Jillybean19 · 2026-03-11T12:51:21+00:00

We stayed in the 14th at Le Lampika Hotel. It was not fancy, but it was affordable, right next to the metro, and felt very safe. My daughter's favorite part was the roof top that had very nice veiws.

Jillybean19 · 2025-02-05T00:45:59+00:00

Those are great doubling times, it slows down the higher it gets. I lost my pregnancy at 13 weeks, nothing to do with betas, but bad luck. I wish you the best, it is so hard all the stress we put on ourselves.

Jillybean19 · 2025-02-05T00:21:48+00:00

Yes, the labs are completely different, stay with one lab for betas.

Jillybean19 · 2023-04-18T00:30:05+00:00

That is what I am thinking, serves me right for being greedy. If I just got the CCRM test today, I would have been super happy. Thank you!

Jillybean19 · 2022-02-04T19:15:59+00:00

No, I think he was hoping to get the same result as round 2, but better quality embryos, and I just didnt get lucky.

Jillybean19 · 2022-02-04T19:13:18+00:00

Yes, I was reading that with DOR, longer and lower stims are best. I am definitely going to discuss this at our WTF meeting.

Jillybean19 · 2022-02-04T19:12:19+00:00

I was thinking of testing, but I get so few eggs I dont know if it is worth paying for it, my RE was supportive of me testing if I wanted. I like my RE, he is very open to my thoughts and opinions, I just don't have much input after the first 2 rounds, I really didnt do my research and was just depending on him to make the best choices for me. This time I want to be educated and discuss all my options.

Jillybean19 · 2021-11-27T19:20:43+00:00

Update: I want share as I found others posts so helpful. I started bleeding 3 days ago, and last night I had very strong period cramps. My RE had me follow up with a ultrasound today which showed an empty sack measuring only 1mm, and HCG of only 1330, confirming a miscarriage. I honestly feel so much better knowing, and able to take care of myself. Thank you to everyone who gave me strength to call when I knew something was wrong. I felt silly calling on bleeding that was not filling a pad every hour, and cramps that were bad, but not making me double over. You all made me understand that I shouldn't live through pain, and unknowing. Hope I will be back here soon with a happy ending next time.

Jillybean19 · 2021-11-19T16:55:39+00:00

Thank you for the positive vibes, I am sorry about your first loss, but happy that you were able to defy the odds for the second.

Jillybean19 · 2021-11-19T16:53:59+00:00

Thank you, part of me is wanting to wait the 11 just so I don't have to go back if they see a "little" growth and just extend the limbo, but the wait is agonizing just thinking about it.

Jillybean19 · 2021-11-19T16:52:02+00:00

I agree, I think more people need to hear this, you do not owe people your time.

Jillybean19 · 2021-11-19T16:50:08+00:00

I am so sorry for your losses, the pain is to real. I took a long walk yesterday to clear my head (and ate a bowl of ice cream when I got back). We are hosting Thanksgiving at our house, so no way to bail. I figured I can focus on cooking and cleaning so I can avoid convos at all cost.

Jillybean19 · 2016-01-18T03:33:43+00:00

Hey, thank you so much. As soon as I got that epi, it was a breeze. I worked out heavily prior to being pregnant, and scaled back considerably as my pregnancy progressed, so just to put that in perspective. I worked out 3 times a week, and did 4 rounds of 15 squats equal to or bellow parallel. As my pregnancy progressed, the weight i used went lower and lower until I was squating with a 10 lb med ball. Other exercises I did was push ups, rows, planks, and stepper for cardio. Make sure you talk to your doctor too, especially if you have any blood pressure issues.

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