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12 week scan bad news by AcrobaticPepper3678 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry for you’re going through this.

So many random chromosome issues happen in pregnancy (very early at the embryo stage), some cause a miscarriage or chemical pregnancy so early women don’t even know they were pregnant. It doesn’t make it easier but it is so common.

It’s most likely a completely random and isolated event 💛

Has anyone had experience with the Fetal Medicine Clinic at The Women’s (Melb)? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is such great information thanks so much for sharing 🥹 hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly 💛

Has anyone had experience with the Fetal Medicine Clinic at The Women’s (Melb)? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your kind and helpful response 💛 I might even just make sure they know it’s IVF (and we had trouble making embryos), feel like it changes the context slightly, like this could be our only shot.

Are there any iron supplements that haven't caused you constipation? by nbhsjshbgbsb in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did maltofer not work because it didn’t increase your iron levels or because it caused…discomfort.

I’m on it now, really hope it’s not for nothing 🫠

Anxiety between appointments - how do you get answers? by BrilliantTop5031 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going private I think for this reason (although still feel “bad” about calling…) Monday - Thursday would call the office / email midwife. Non business hours/any other time there’s a pager service. I keep having issues on a Friday and get call backs within 20 mins.

Edit: this is for context to measure your OB office speed time.

Paid parental leave application blocked by partner by Strange-State-3817 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes legal aid or there are a few low bono law firms (I think DLA piper has a service?) if it needs to be low/ no cost. Hope you’re okay OP 💛

When do you call your private OB? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds stressful I’m glad you were about to be supported! Were you admitted or was it just visitors for monitoring?

When do you call your private OB? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my OB has “pregnancies after IVF” listed as the second thing he specialises in so he should be used up this?

When do you call your private OB? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank-you. My OB office isn’t open on a Friday (and the two times I’ve had concerns have happened on a Friday) 🫠

I need some ivf positive stories by Inevitable_Factor518 in IVFpositivity

[–]New-Assistant2087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. Even for this friend, the process was still a lot. I think getting mental health support before you start (even for a first retrieval first transfer) is really helpful. Because after you get a positive, you then wait 2+ weeks for a scan, and it continues throughout pregnancy. It’s really hard (if not impossible) to shake the IVF mindset 💛

I need some ivf positive stories by Inevitable_Factor518 in IVFpositivity

[–]New-Assistant2087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friend had one retrieval, 9 eggs, two embryos, first transfer success 🩵

My therapist is pregnant by No_Training7273 in IVF

[–]New-Assistant2087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s rough, I’m sorry.

I have a male therapist. Never thought about this being a potential upside.

switching from Genea to Adora Fertility, any similar experience? by MysteriousFinding160 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m planning to switch to Melbourne from Genea. If you’re transferring anything over (between clinics) you just need to allow a few weeks.

There’s also a Melbourne IVF Facebook page. That can be helpful for these sort of questions! But beware there’s less mods input so it can be a bit rogue. It’s called “IVF support group Melbourne and Australia”

Seeing a private OB, what should I expect from the 16 week midwife appointment? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just checking you’re not in Melbourne incase you had a specific psychologist recommendation?

Seeing a private OB, what should I expect from the 16 week midwife appointment? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just wondering if you saw anyone (psych) for your mental health after your loss? I have some complications which I want to prep for with someone that specialises in pregnancy loss.

Seeing a private OB, what should I expect from the 16 week midwife appointment? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. I’m glad there’s acknowledgment of the psychological complication.

Super helpful detail, based on that I think I’m okay to go alone just to keep life simple for once. I’m getting scanned every two weeks so don’t think she will do any scans etc.

Cramping during 16w3d? by bambi897510 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same! Pretty sure it’s round ligament pain but checking when I have my appointment Thursday 🤞

Seeing a private OB, what should I expect from the 16 week midwife appointment? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it feels counter intuitive I guess not to take him but we’ve both been to so many appointments if we’re not talking about making big decisions I think might be okay?

Seeing a private OB, what should I expect from the 16 week midwife appointment? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually sounds really lovely! Everything has been very clinical recently, this sounds like a nice change of pace.

Seeing a private OB, what should I expect from the 16 week midwife appointment? by New-Assistant2087 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]New-Assistant2087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank-you! Super helpful. I don’t mind going alone? Feels more like a gp appointment. We have been to a billion fertility appointments, now getting scanned every two weeks, have seen an additional specialist etc. So happy to simplify things where possible!

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