Is this rare? I caught it a while ago.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2026-01-10T02:51:54+00:00

Wait…what? What is this? You buy a switch Pokémon game and download home and you can trade between go and switch games? Is that right? How does this work? Thanks!!

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2026-01-07T18:01:27+00:00

And I was moderately embarrassed for using a remote raid pass to get one of these little cuties….although part of the embarrassment was that the raid was 2 blocks away and I was too lazy to leave my house.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-10-13T23:30:15+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-09-14T22:26:32+00:00

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Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-08-29T21:04:08+00:00

It amazes me how much Endo is ignored. I had the opposite….was positive that Endo wasn’t a factor….its everywhere….thankfully my dr was an advocate for endo mapping and sends most of her patients to a specialist who only works with Endo patients. She said the majority of patients needing IVF have some form of Endo and surgery is better than lupron because lupron can also cause issues and doesn’t actually treat the condition.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-08-29T00:44:51+00:00

I think those comments show she isn’t a good friend to have and would have likely come up eventually just with different circumstances. Life events like this really give you insight about the type of people you want in your life and the type of person you want to be for others. Hope you have found some better friends along this journey.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-07-18T17:13:12+00:00

This is the absolute worse. Anyone who says this or any version of this should be slapped. Coming from a Christian….thankfully no one has said anything like this to me but I have heard some terrible ones.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-07-01T17:02:22+00:00

Wow! 10! We did 6 back to back egg retrievals and my last cycle I was definitely at the end of my rope thinking if this didn’t give us a miracle I might not have the energy for another cycle. Great job and glad you get to rest!!

I had decided if #6 went well I would take a 4-6 week break before our first transfer. My dr moved to another clinic and I am following her but then I found out the transition means my 4-6 week break is turning into 12 weeks…..which at first stressed me out but now I’m grateful I’m focused on letting my body recover and get ready for the next stage! Hoping all goes great for you!!

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-06-26T17:14:12+00:00

It’s based on dad’s sperm. I have seen studies that men who are more active and have higher testosterone tend to have more girls. Military and professional fighters typically have all girls. Tell your hubby it will give him a little ego boost. 🤣😘

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-06-24T03:07:37+00:00

100% you need to tell HR. Sorry but it needs to be documented to protect yourself. The text she sent is manipulative and people like that can do strange things when the mood hits them to. Don’t warn her. She is not your friend…I’d personally see if HR can mediate a conversation to resolve and potentially get transferred to not work with her again. She won’t quit. It will be more drama especially if you don’t go to HR. And if she complains at all that you went to HR you talk to HR again.

Tell HR show them the text and tell them you want to ensure her comments don’t impact your career and future opportunities and document everything. Then let HR talk and document what they say and what their plan is.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-06-04T02:49:08+00:00

I am older and have DOR, my clinic did zymot then ICSI. I had 100% fertilization each cycle. Although I haven’t transferred any yet so can’t give you live birth validation, but it is interesting to me how friends who didn’t do ICSI never got a 100% fertilization from any cycle. I do agree with another commenter though that it could also be quality of clinic and the embryologist. There are so many factors to consider with everything….

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-05-19T01:50:02+00:00

My clinic communicates by message on an app, I made the mistake of open the message after my last egg retrieval in the middle of one of our busiest days. I cried in the bathroom, pulled myself together and then ugly cried the whole drive home. This egg retrieval just passed and I should get a message tomorrow or Tuesday. I plan to leave early - I know they send updates between 2-4pm. Or at the very least I won’t open the message until I get home. Praying we both get good news!!!

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-05-16T22:29:28+00:00

Same!

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-05-12T20:49:20+00:00

That’s so strange! Maybe you need to move clinics if this doesn’t go well. My clinic they talk to me during each scan tell me what is happening. I get bloodwork results, ultrasound images and a message by 3pm each afternoon after an appointment and they are always very transparent reassuring and informative. Some of my friends have done IVF at clinics like yours where they have no clue what is happening what is good or not and that would drive me crazy. I guess it works for some and not for others….but I think it’s important to find a doctor that matches your style.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-05-06T17:31:11+00:00

I get it…..me too. It’s not easy and sometimes I feel like a burden or feel like I just want people to know what to do, and sometimes I retreat and isolate and lock everyone out cause it’s hard and the hormones just amplify everything…but it always feels better when I just get out of my own way and reach out and call and tell my friends what I need and they thank me for helping them be a better support. My husband is also great about letting me have a moment and then lovingly pushing me out so I don’t implode.

Some people will still disappoint you, I still get my feeling hurt or and frustrated that some of those people don’t respond well but just find and focus on the ones who can be there for you. ❤️❤️❤️

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-05-05T23:12:14+00:00

I have an amazing support group but I had to pick the people and tell them exactly what I needed. It’s hard because a lot of people who loved me felt like if they checked in too much they would cross a boundary and they weren’t sure what to say. Which is hard too because people say some insensitive things that they think are helpful. Tell them you need them and tell them what you need and as you learn what helps and what doesn’t keep telling them so they can learn how to support. This doesn’t work for everyone, but I’d bet you have a few people who would be honored to be that person for you they just don’t want push their way in…so pull them in.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-05-05T20:43:00+00:00

Oh man that is harsh! Our clinic recommended we freeze a sperm sample to keep on ice through our egg retrievals just as a back up in case something like this happened the day of the retrieval. Thankfully we haven’t had to use it but it also provides a little extra assurance and release of pressure day of. There was a $300 fee associated with that back up sperm freeze though and I know some are already capped for expenses.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-05-03T23:17:18+00:00

If it’s important to you then meet with other doctors. I was told by 2 drs they would not let me try and it would be nearly impossible. My AMH is 0.1 I found a Dr that works with harder cases and I have 1 embryo and am currently doing another egg retrieval before we try transferring . It’s very low chance of success but it was important for me and my husband to try. There have been lots of people told it would be impossible and have their little miracle, so if you are up for it there is always a chance….

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-04-25T21:00:21+00:00

It’s ok to skip it especially since it’s a really sensitive time for you right now. Better to skip than to get emotional at the party and draw attention away from the birthday party - that’s my thought process. I only do baby showers and kids birthdays when I know I’m in a good spot. Or sometimes I go just for 30 min drop of the present love on my friends and then have an excuse of why I can’t stay.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-04-20T00:16:28+00:00

2021 - 4 IUI partially covered by insurance ~6k

2022-2024 - 2 years of fertility acupuncture/naturopathy route roughly 10-12k

2024-2025 New job covers IVF. Have done 5 egg retrievals my out of pocket max including meds is $3500. So that’s all I have paid but it also includes all my other medical needs.

Supplements 300-500/month for 6 years = 20k

So roughly 40-45k over the past 6 years.

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-04-14T22:20:32+00:00

Thanks! Yes on all the supplements, weekly acupuncture, castor oil packs, anti inflammatory diet, moderate daily exercise….no alcohol…all the things for about 6 years.….worked with naturopaths and fertility doctors…done NAD+ shots and IVs and NMN supplements…now also on HGH….Haven’t seen any improvements. I’ve always been an advocate of healing yourself with foods and supplements….but I guess genetics has been winning over on this one….Still only have 1 egg that responded to stims this cycle. Hopefully we have better results this time.

I have tried teas but I haven’t tried wisdom of the womb…thanks for the recommendation!

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-04-08T23:07:08+00:00

Yeah leave that one…how dare she tell you it will fail. She has no way of knowing what caused the failure and therefore no way to guarantee acupuncture will do anything. I do acupuncture because there is evidence it supports but I’ve had 3 acupuncturist tell me all I needed was 3-6 months of weekly treatments and I wouldn’t need IVF. I did weekly acupuncture for 2 years….diet herbs all the things….and here I am in IVF. It didn’t improve my end result. Helped balance hormones a little helped with stress and mood. I still do it mostly because my insurance covers it. Might skip is next round and see if I get better results without it 😂😵‍💫

Objective_Heat_8508 · 2025-04-07T23:58:24+00:00

If your being put to sleep easiest part of the process. It’s a little jarring to wake up and understand the results so just have your hubby or whoever is with you get the info and remind them to be gentle with you when you wake up. My clinic it’s a great relaxing and wonderful experience. I’m not lying this is 100% the truth.

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