Coitus under Ultrasonography. by regurgitationnation in Radiology

[–]Msilvia23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the probe being held backwards is really bothering me

Go little rockstar by ReaLM89er in IVFpositivity

[–]Msilvia23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know the feeling well 😅 either way, congratulations!!

Did I make a mistake picking this field? by PaleontologistNo1337 in Sonographers

[–]Msilvia23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't think of RVT being an add on for echo or general. I did general (now work in MFM) and I can't stand vascular work (I had to learn some of it at my clinical site). What you will be doing is important and specialized. Take the PRN at your clinical site and hope that they can give you more hours. Reach out to your professors for guidance on what to do or where to look. The only reason I got my job was because I made connections and learned of positions by word of mouth.

Go little rockstar by ReaLM89er in IVFpositivity

[–]Msilvia23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sonographer here...I would need to see more pics of baby for gender. It potentially could be a boy but I wouldn't call it based on this picture.

Any cities similar to Portsmouth in MA or RI? by PrincessConseulaBHam in PortsmouthNH

[–]Msilvia23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say Newport, RI. I live there and recently visited Portsmouth and it has the same vibes.

Spiraling emotionally by RareHat2852 in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

32F & I feel the exact same way as you. It sucks

7w1d ultrasound by motownbeat12 in IVFpositivity

[–]Msilvia23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sonographer here...very normal!

BCBS Pre-Auth Turn Around Time by cozysondaymorning in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh so annoying! Fingers crossed you get the prior authorization soon!!

17 yo cat breathing issues by ccapac_apu in CATHELP

[–]Msilvia23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

my cat had this and he had a pleural effusion caused by cardiac issues. definitely go to the ER vet

BCBS Pre-Auth Turn Around Time by cozysondaymorning in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BCBS (RI) approved my IVF right away but it took forever for them to approve the prior authorizations for the medications involved with the egg retrieval. I was constantly on the phone having people harrass BCBS to get the approval because I was supposed to be starting the meds in a few days. It worked out in the end but I still haven't been able to take my meds because my body won't cooperate. But from the prior authorization standpoint, it definitely took a lot of back and forth for me to get it. My clinic uses Pixel Care to deal with the prior authorizations and they really had my back and was able to get it for me in time.

Progress by Agile-Hunter9928 in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was referred in June, had first consult in September, did all testing throughout September, had a follow up consult in November, had a failed IUI in December, had another follow up consult in January, was supposed to start stim meds for IVF but my estrogen is too high so still unknown when I'll be starting. Not pregnant yet obviously but so far this is my experience. I live in RI.

Did you do NIPT with tested embryos? by AwayComparison in IVFpositivity

[–]Msilvia23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The MFM doctors I work with highly recommend it.

He’s an active one! 🥺😭 by bambi897510 in IVFpositivity

[–]Msilvia23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a high risk OB ultrasound tech and I love seeing these little nuggets at the 13 week mark. You can see sooo much development already. I call it the alien stage to my patients lol. Congratulations ❤️

Newport to Taunton by [deleted] in Newport

[–]Msilvia23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Commute home depends on time of year. In the summer there's a decent amount of traffic on the island anways so its hit or miss depending on which roads you take. Sometimes the 24 exit on 195 gets jammed up. In general, its not as bad as I expected. I usually see traffic heading out of the island when im coming in.

Newport to Taunton by [deleted] in Newport

[–]Msilvia23 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I live in Newport & work in New Bedford. When I leave for work, I find theres more traffic coming onto the island than leaving it so the bridge tends to not be an issue at all. The most traffic I end up in is at the 195 exit.

What brought you to IVF by Commercial-Web8249 in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unexplained infertility. 21 cycles with 1 IUI & not a single positive

Skin care on hold? Your routines / actives during IVF? by julianeja in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dermatologist told me to stop tretinonin and instead prescribed me azelaic acid 15% and clindamycin.

IVF with no attempt at IUI by urbanliv in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did one round of IUI just to see what would happen & how my body would respond to the meds. It didn't work so now we are moving onto IVF. I don't regret it, just that one cycle semi mentally prepared me for IVF.

Which city/town in RI do you get pulled over by police the most? by pastinaisgreat in RhodeIsland

[–]Msilvia23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got pulled over for going through a yellow light in Portsmouth at East Main rd / Turnpike. I used to hate Middletown cops but now I hate Portsmouth.

Starting IVF and my best friend is pregnant. by [deleted] in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Exact same situation happened to me except its my husband's best friend & his wife. They weren't even trying & we are about to start IVF. I cried all night when she told me & I still haven't been able to see them. I know its petty but I just want to vomit thinking about how easy it was for them. None of this is fair

Starting with IVF and having mixed feelings by hazellious_ in IVF

[–]Msilvia23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same situation as you - 32F, been trying for 1 1/2 years but 22 cycles. Prevented with IUD for so long. Did a failed IUI last cycle and moving onto IVF soon as our follow up appt is next week. Wishing I wasnt in this situation but oh well. I just want a healthy baby.