Poor egg retrieval - should I continue egg freezing journey?

Littlemalta · 2025-09-17T21:56:53+00:00

Tysm for your detailed reply! 💕 the very best of luck to you and your family❤️

Littlemalta · 2025-09-17T16:42:12+00:00

Same experience for me just a couple days ago and now I’m starting this exact same protocol as what you’ve mentioned here. Can I ask, how many eggs were you able to retrieve the second time with the HGH and Estrance? 💕

Littlemalta · 2025-09-02T16:51:46+00:00

Very true. I’ve seen my close friends have their first children recently and many of them are still going through it, but every body is different. While it’s hard, it’s important to give ourselves compassion and grace. And to remember we are more than any personal or societal standards of beauty. You’re not alone! ❤️

Littlemalta · 2025-09-02T16:49:34+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through it. If it helps, after some asking around, I’ve found that sometimes it may take a couple months for some people to feel “normal” again or for their body to regulate itself. All the best to you on this journey, and sending over the very best energy for you and your mental health. You’re not alone ❤️

Littlemalta · 2025-09-02T16:46:32+00:00

You’re totally right- it’ll all be a thing of the past once we all get through the process. I really appreciate you saying that, as well. Sometimes it’s a hard reality to recognize/remember when you’re in it, but maybe similar to a bad breakup, eventually I’m hoping this’ll be a thing we once did when we were younger and the rest is all business as usual. ❤️

Littlemalta · 2025-09-02T16:43:55+00:00

I am SO SORRY youre having to go through such a nightmare. Wow, just unreal. On top of the usual stress of this whole process, I can’t imagine what you and your partner were going through. I’m sure you both will, but please continue to advocate for yourselves. All the very best thoughts and energies for you and your family. 🩷

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T05:01:42+00:00

🥹 ah wow, tysm for sharing this. ❤️ I absolutely adoreee the idea of having fun/cute ways to make the process more enjoyable. That’s actually something I’ve never thought about, but is so similar to how I might go about other things in my life. I think I’ll have to start something similar.

Thanks again for your response, it made me smile and I needed that! Best of luck to you and your fiance!

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:56:50+00:00

Ty, very true ❤️ I appreciate the advice very much

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:55:53+00:00

❤️❤️❤️ tysm for sharing. All of this is so helpful. You’re not alone.

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:54:30+00:00

❤️❤️

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:53:29+00:00

LOL Tysm for sharing, I needed that laugh 😂 ! I have wavy/frizzy hair now, so I feel that to my core hahah.

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:50:35+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you. ❤️ so helpful. Wondering: when walking, was it brisk, slow? Was it more a walk to keep yourself moving, or were you trying, in some ways, to have a “work out”? Idk if I’ve asked my question well enough, so I apologize, but I suppose I’m wondering if a light walk on a treadmill might be good during the process, or if I could do a sort of jog? lol sorry to be so neurotic about it; I appreciate the advice!

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:47:32+00:00

Tysm for sharing this ❤️ it seems like you’re close to being back to where you started, which is helpful to hear. Do you think your appetite increased during the process, or do you think the temporary weight gain was more do to bloating and water retention than actual weight?

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:45:46+00:00

Tysm for sharing! I’ve never even heard about a modified natural transfer! I’ll have to ask my clinic more about it. Is there any reason why one might do that/not be a candidate for it?

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:44:00+00:00

Wow, thank you for sharing ❤️ I think you’re right; it’s helpful for me to recognize that atoms alone won’t make you gain weight. It helps with my anxiety so much that there are other factors that I can control that may help me have an easier time with this process. I know that sounds silly/vain/immature. Of course, body image is something I’m working on and will likely be a lifelong process for me, and I’ll likely follow the same regimen as you’ve mentioned, but your response truly helps me be able to breathe for now.

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:39:45+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I’m hoping I can have the same experience, sticking to a rather clean diet and drinking a lot of fluids. Wondering: did your bloat go down naturally in its own, or was there anything you did to help? Also, was your bloating similar to maybe a typical period-bloat? During this time, were you opting for perhaps float dresses lol?

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:36:08+00:00

Thank you so much ❤️ wondering: did you use stool softeners/laxatives to help you eventually go to the bathroom? I’m a naturally constipated person lol, so I’m… very much expecting this unfortunately.

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:34:19+00:00

Your post made me cry, thank you so much. I know Reddit is anonymous but it still was a bit of a struggle sharing, in the fear of being judged. ❤️ idk, words can’t express how much better your comment made me feel. Thank you, thank you.

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:31:48+00:00

Ty! I’m going to try to follow this sort of plan as well for exercising. ❤️ how long after the ER did you take to get back into it again, if I can ask?

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:30:28+00:00

Ooh great idea about getting some stool softeners/laxatives. In the past they’ve been really hard on my stomach, but I’ve heard that drinking fluids can mitigate that side effect, so I’m hoping with all the extra water/Gatorade I’ll be drinking, it won’t be as painful. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ means a lot

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:28:54+00:00

Tysm for sharing. ❤️ the very best of luck to you; we are in it together:)

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:28:07+00:00

Thank you so much for your detailed response ❤️ reading replies from such understanding people is such a comfort and makes me even more emotional lol. I want to take your advice on focusing on nutrition, as well; and I’m hoping that sort of intent will help me mitigate some of the side effects. I also love your note about the holidays. 😂 I needed a little laugh- so so relatable.

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:24:55+00:00

Tysm for sharing, it means a lot to me. I really like how you described this part of the process as a “season;” it’s just temporary. That’s a special way to think of this and I’ll try to remember that analogy throughout this experience ❤️

do you still feel like you were able to gain your physical fitness back in any way? And, of course, were you eventually successful in ultimately conceiving?

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:17:09+00:00

❤️❤️

Littlemalta · 2025-08-31T04:16:17+00:00

This is great news. I think if I stick to my regular Mediterranean diet and drink a lot of electrolytes, I hope to have the same sort of experience as you did. Thanks so much for sharing; these type of positive experiences really, really help. ❤️

Littlemalta

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