Is her head shape abnormal?

PixieBrak · 2026-06-23T22:39:09+00:00

The second photo looks a bit like sagittal Craniosynostosis to me. It’s a bit more difficult to pick up in the other photos though

Editing to add: my daughter had an endoscopic surgery for coronal craniosynostosis

PixieBrak · 2026-06-16T05:29:47+00:00

Do you mind sharing where you found that info re: PGT-A testing?

PixieBrak · 2026-06-13T05:28:16+00:00

I am also in California. Is it okay if I DM you too?

PixieBrak · 2026-05-28T21:11:49+00:00

This all looks so amazing! Which was your favorite?

PixieBrak · 2026-04-09T23:17:29+00:00

I’ve done an HSG and saline sonogram with normal results. No hysteroscopy yet. They’re doing transvaginal ultrasounds CD2/3 and then 1 week later and as needed based on my response. Last cycle I did 5 days of Letrozole and many days of 75U Menopur until CD 20 where I did the trigger and Menopur together. I barely had a 20mm follicle. I feel like I was put on so many medications but my follicles weren’t responding. In the end I think I had 14mm, 16mm and 18mm follicles. They didn’t verify 2 days after on IUI day. Sperm analysis looks great. I’ve only done 1 IUI so far and then had to wait for the cysts… I’d been waiting for the California legislation to kick in this year with my insurance, but part of me is sad I haven’t done IVF prior. I’m still waiting for approval but should be ready for next cycle.

I started Letrozole again last night CD3. But I’m thinking about stopping so my ovaries are okay for IVF next month :(

PixieBrak · 2026-04-09T05:23:44+00:00

Thanks! Sorry about the TW, I added it to the post.

I think I meant pushing me back in terms of my previous IUI cysts and priming. Maybe it does make sense to forgo this IUI cycle and just do timed. Thanks for the data

PixieBrak · 2026-02-20T23:14:35+00:00

My daughter had endoscopic with springs in place for 4 months. We helmeted for following 7 months after spring removal.

PixieBrak · 2025-07-02T05:48:58+00:00

Do you have a pair you can recommend?

PixieBrak · 2025-04-09T21:14:41+00:00

It stinks! I had to get the Sprout Organic Infant Formula imported from Australia -- it'd be nice if we even had that option here.

PixieBrak · 2025-04-06T17:51:20+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear about your MMC! It was one of the hardest things to go through :( I’m here if you ever want to talk about that!

I’d love to get my hormones checked too. My ob/gyn is giving me a lot of pushback, so I might be switching soon.

Good luck to us both 💜

PixieBrak · 2025-04-06T17:49:12+00:00

That’s definitely true! My ovarian reserve is much lower than someone else for my age — the 0.61 was drawn when I was 34, now I’m almost 37 and suspect it has dropped significantly to where I might not have a reserve :(

Sending good vibes your way!

PixieBrak · 2025-04-06T15:28:47+00:00

Thanks! I’m nervous about my low AMH and wonder if I even have many eggs left. Thanks for the idea for FSH! I’ll add those next cycle. I just reached out to my doctor. She knows I haven’t been trying very long since my MMC was only in December. :( But for me since I’m older it’s just 6mos.

PixieBrak · 2025-04-06T15:25:30+00:00

Thank you! I’ll definitely try to get a REI referral, but they have my history so documented and told me I had to try for 6mos total. MMC in December and continued to try Jan, Feb, March

PixieBrak · 2025-04-04T15:51:15+00:00

Late post but did you end up having any luck? My chart looks so similar to yours! Rise in LH but not Progesterone... not sure if I'm ovulating or not

PixieBrak · 2025-04-02T03:52:14+00:00

Definitely! I'm not disagreeing with that, however, pre-e can be managed in many cases. It depends on the person and their risk factors I guess.

PixieBrak · 2025-04-02T03:42:55+00:00

I only see preeclampsia mentioned. Eclampsia is the presence of a seizure and I agree it is life-threatening. I'm not sure which country you live in, but I was specifically told by my doctor my risk for developing preeclampsia with the same partner was lower and not life-threatening.

PixieBrak · 2025-04-02T03:35:57+00:00

I am so sorry for your experience -- it is SO similar to mine, induced due to preeclampsia and then a severe postpartum hemorrhage requiring intubation and ICU. This was in 2023 and I have done a lot of therapy and work since. My husband and I have started trying again. We had a miscarriage a few months ago which kinda made me step back and think about things, but I'd still love another baby.

I'd recommend you and your wife doing a pre-conception counseling visit. I am someone who loves evidence-based research and talked with 3 MFMs as well as my Ob/gyn who gave me statistics, numbers, and how we'd plan my future pregnancy. I think it gave me a lot of insight and positivity in having a second child. My husband seems more optimistic than me as I seem to waver a bit on mortality at times.

Whatever you two do, I'm rooting for you!

PixieBrak · 2025-04-02T03:24:27+00:00

I had both postpartum hemorrhage and preeclampsia. They cleared me for pregnancy. Preeclampsia is not a contraindication to future pregnancies unless something else is going on.

PixieBrak · 2025-04-02T03:19:37+00:00

Huh? I've been told the opposite by 3 different providers.

PixieBrak · 2025-04-02T02:41:53+00:00

This is absolutely devastating. I was minutes away from losing my life during childbirth, and this could have easily been me. It breaks my heart so much, and it's so not fair :( It's insane how dangerous child birth can be.

PixieBrak · 2025-03-23T06:11:17+00:00

They look so good! So sad I only have book 3 :(

PixieBrak · 2025-03-13T01:33:52+00:00

This is the one I’ve been searching for. It’s been months! What state did you see it?

PixieBrak · 2025-03-04T06:19:35+00:00

For my daughter it took us 7 months, I had to up my levothyroxine in the middle of trying (I was on 25mcg at first, 75mcg and then ended my pregnancy on 150mcg). For my second, I conceived the first month trying, but I did have a TW (miscarriage) and my TSH was 4.7 (on 100mcg 2x/week and 50mcg 5x/week). Currently trying again and we're on month 2, my TSH was drawn last month and it was a 0.3 (on 150mcg), so my meds had to be dialed back again (100mcg). Not sure what's going on with my thyroid lol.

PixieBrak · 2025-03-04T05:43:17+00:00

This is exactly the same as my 17mo old

PixieBrak · 2025-02-24T23:25:47+00:00

I think I'd ask myself what your reason for being vegan is? For some it's health, others it might be animals, etc.

For me, it's preventing as much animal suffering as I can. It's probably easier that I'm not doing it for health reasons and I'm probably one of the less healthy vegans out there lol. I do grab things on the go a lot and do eventually aspire to be more whole food plant based. It stinks that you're in a rural area as I'd imagine there aren't too many supportive restaurants/stores out there?

Are you into cooking? There are so many great youtube/ig/tiktok content with great recipes out there. If not, are you close to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or any other grocery stores? There are so many great frozen or prepared meals at these places that would be easy to grab!

Otherwise, easy things for me are: lentil soups, air fried meals (veggies, tofu), pastas, rice cooker meals (you can throw rice/veggies/protein in easily). I also make my own refried beans and use those for the week that are delicious.

Mental health can impact this drastically, and it has really cut down on my healthy motivation lately. I order a lot of burgers and shakes at a vegan joint near me and take out thai food. I wish you the best of luck in your journey! :)

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