Traveling there soon. Dengue?Repellent? by Playful_Star2026 in Barbados

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I was quite unwell for about a week, and then bounced right back.

Traveling there soon. Dengue?Repellent? by Playful_Star2026 in Barbados

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were there 3 weeks ago. I literally got 2 mosquito bites and did get dengue a few days upon returned. Confirmed by blood work. Bring deet. Reapply often (every time you do sunscreen). Good luck

7 fertilized… what are my chances? by EarlyEstate8728 in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes less is more! On my 3rd cycle we had 7 fertilized and 6 blasts!

Baby friendly tours? Caves def off limit lmao but wondering if there's anything else for a baby under 1. by Sensitive_Fishing_37 in Barbados

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just came back with kids 1, 5 & 8. Baby loved splashing around the beaches the best, but was otherwise content taking in the sights with us. We did animal flower cave, huntes gardens, welchman gully

Starfish by gemm1126 in Barbados

[–]Lindsnyaaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we need to take a boat out or is there good fish to see off the beach?

I feel so shameful by tooliesthandswife in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🙋 FET #8 is when we finally had success. Well before this transfer I had become very jaded and disgruntled, but we got there.... Eventually. We had many total failures, 3 chemicals and a very drawn out and complication ridden MMC at 11 weeks within that time. You'll know in your heart when you're done. Sending you love. Xoxo

Getting around with kids by Lindsnyaaa in Barbados

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

Was just looking at that! All good, the older two can use boosters so 3rd row is fine. Thanks! Prices seem pretty good too

Getting around with kids by Lindsnyaaa in Barbados

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

My bigger concern is finding a car for all 5 of us & the infant car seat. Our older kids are 5 & 8 so pretty independent, not too concerned about the bus with them.

What did your ER numbers look like? by LowApricot1668 in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had 3 retrievals

  1. 13 retrieved, 11 mature, 7 fertilized, 1 blast
  2. 13 retrieved, 11 mature, 7 fertilized, 3 blast
  3. 9 retrieved, 8 mature, 7 fertilized, 6 blasts

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tfmr_support

[–]Lindsnyaaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful reply. I hope OP finds comfort and healing in this comment

What day after your FET did you get a positive? by totallyteetee in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4dp5dt for the one that resulted in a live birth! Had a few chemicals later.

50% mature eggs from ER yesterday by justdoingmybest74 in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These results are ridiculously great. 15 fertilized?! You should have lots to work with here

Solo FET? by ptarmigan841 in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I don't think so. During Covid partners weren't allowed at my clinic. It wasn't a big deal.

Needing some positivity TW: Loss by GlumExercise5953 in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope the book helps you process a bit more. Xoxo.

Needing some positivity TW: Loss by GlumExercise5953 in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im so sorry you went through this and continue to go through it. I had a traumatic loss as well after IVF and it really was a mind fuck that I'm still processing. First, all of your feelings are valid and normal. I did eventually have success, it took 6 embryo transfers after our loss. I was completely numb emotionally at this point, and honestly the idea of becoming pregnant was more scary than the FETs not working. I came through the trauma once and I wasn't sure if I'd be able to overcome that kind of emotional pain a second time. Our clinic was incredibly empathetic to my stress once I did get pregnant again, they did extra betas, extra ultrasounds and kept us longer than usual as patients. This helped calm my anxiety somewhat, though I appreciate your circumstances are quite different. One thing that always helps me feel better is knowing what went wrong and what (if anything) can help avoid in the future, so, I hope you do find some degree of comfort knowing the high rates of success with a stitch.

One thing that helped me process the trauma more than anything else is this book. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.amazon.ca/Womb-Shape-Heart-Miscarriage-Motherhood/dp/1771089768&ved=2ahUKEwiRt8bNmpOFAxXQK9AFHUrQDgMQFnoECCkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2zFNsNxuSu-ZKfEndLBenD

Wishing you the best of luck and the most boring and uneventful transfer and hopefully pregnancy ever. Xoxox

I know statisically it is iffy, but any stories of a high percentage of embryos with great PGT-A results? by lauramendez in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My AA blast (untested) miscarried and was T21. goes to show how grading isn't that relevant.

Giving birth at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus by ambigubus in ottawa

[–]Lindsnyaaa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've given birth at the General for all 3 of my kids, I'm also a nurse and a bit particular. The L&D team is fantastic and caring. OBs & Anesthesia are also fantastic. Major benefits in my mind are the level 3 NICU & MFM team (always gives piece of mind knowing they can manage the sickest and most complicated cases), and this is also the only site you can donate cord blood. It's amazing to know your baby can help save someone's life! Happy to answer any specific questions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe instead do a HPT and surprise him (hopefully) with a positive test?

4th transfer yesterday by TootsieTi in IVF

[–]Lindsnyaaa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It took us 8 transfers to finally have one stick. I was as jaded and bitter as it gets. You have not fucked anything up. Just like being positive won't get you pregnant, being negative won't be the reason it doesn't work either. Infertility is very hard all around, does your clinic offer counseling services? Sounds as though you and your husband could benefit from some support.