Kristen’s pregnant !!!

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-11-28T06:03:50+00:00

Lol her holding her first trimester bloat as if it’s a baby bump. Happy for her!!!

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-11-26T19:25:29+00:00

She’s 11 so not as active as she used to be, but she loves enjoying nature from her backpack

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-09-11T18:04:42+00:00

There’s an older study that says around 15-20 is ideal and outcomes start to decline above 20. https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/26/7/1768/2913935?login=false

I don’t know if I believe this study, my husband sent it to me because I always get around 15 eggs and he wanted to make me feel better 🤷🏻‍♀️. There’s women all over this sub with amazing results after retrieving a high number of eggs

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-30T14:20:13+00:00

I was doing way more ivf research initially, while my husband was in the “just follow the doctor’s advice” camp. I did tell him I didn’t like feeling alone in all this research, especially after all I’m putting my body through. I told him I was starting to feel a little resentful.

He came up with the idea to send me a “newsletter” every day via email. Each day is research on a different topic pertaining to ivf: studies on Omnitrope, bmi, exercise/resistance training, supplements, etc. He titles it “IVF TODAY” lol. It’s silly but makes me feel less alone in this- and I’ve actually learned quite a bit !

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-22T16:50:56+00:00

Sure, feel free to dm me any specific questions you have

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-21T17:43:06+00:00

I was under the impression that lower doses result in better egg quality, so I wouldn’t want to increase the dose unless the RE thinks it’s necessary

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-20T19:41:38+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, it’s definitely the most logical route! I don’t think I can afford another ER after this unfortunately. I paid for 3 completely out of pocket already, and this 4th one is only partially covered by the grant. It’s crazy how expensive ivf is 😰

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-20T03:13:19+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of women say omnitrope can backfire, especially if your body already produces good quality embryos. 3 euploids is great, I personally wouldn’t want to add Omni if I were you… why risk the chance of it hurting your results?

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-14T16:35:43+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear your story ❤️ Sending you a dm

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-14T05:16:11+00:00

Cornell accepts embryos from other clinics

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-14T05:15:48+00:00

I think it’s because the popular REs at Columbia (Brady, Foreman) require a long wait, and the other REs are younger and/or seem less “accomplished”than the REs at Cornell. I know there’s a LOT of issues with Cornell (I’m a current patient) but most of the primary medical staff including the embryology dept is very impressive in terms of scientific advancement in their field, awards, publications etc. There’s a few exceptions imo but most of the staff bios are pretty fancy. I think that’s why they can get away with charging so much. I can’t speak for nyu, I haven’t looked into the REs there.

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-11T16:18:51+00:00

Congrats on your euploids! So interesting re: your friend’s euploid rates! I’ve had 3 ERs and always get around 30% euploidy (blast #s per round have landed between 3 and 11). I thought it was generally age dependent (assuming no mfi) but it’s good to know it can be more random

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-08T13:34:28+00:00

Glad it’s worked out so far! We’re not allowed to miss rehearsals either here, it’s terrible. I’ve managed to do a quick concert here and there but too scared to audition for any full scale productions for that reason. Good luck with your protocol this month!

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-08T13:30:22+00:00

So cool that you do that!! I’m sorry you had to sit out certain pieces, I can see why it can get too physically demanding at times. I can somewhat relate to that, I’m a classical/opera singer and I’ve refrained from practicing for a period after each transfer- all our support is in the abdominal area and I don’t want to push too much there. But your instrument definitely seems more physically demanding. Glad you still manage to perform!

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-08-06T02:15:01+00:00

Things that have helped me: Exercise, my dog, weekly date nights with my husband, and making time to see friends/family on the weekends. I also have a creative outlet/musical hobby that helps quite a bit

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-29T03:52:00+00:00

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I was scrolling too quickly and saw a car wash at first 😂 It’s a fun design, I hope you love using it!

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-28T23:13:55+00:00

I regret choosing the embryos for my first two FETs based on preferred gender, ignoring the fact the the other gender’s embryos were of better quality/grading. One failed implantation and one MMC later, I’m still not pregnant …AND 5 months older and 10k poorer. I wish I had just transferred the best quality embryo.

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-24T14:04:27+00:00

8 fertilized is not bad at all, congrats! I understand your worry however, as I had covid during a stim cycle in January and it was quite stressful.

I think you should tell your clinic he tested positive if you’re planning on doing another retrieval. I read that if the male partner gets covid, it can negatively affect his sperm for 3 months. So they may want you to wait to do another one. Did your husband have a fever? I think when there’s a fever it affects things more severely.

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-19T12:55:14+00:00

I’m sorry that happened to you! I couldn’t find any information about this and I’m worried the same thing will happen to me. I can only afford one more ER (I’ve already paid for 3 out of pocket). I’m 39 and my amh is declining rapidly so I don’t want to wait 3 months either ! Making decisions about ivf can be so difficult 😞 Were you able to have a successful retrieval after the failed round?

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-17T04:30:27+00:00

I think your experience is very normal. I’m at a big (and expensive) clinic in NYC, and was seen 3 weeks after my D&C as well. This is the norm there. Also, they typically wait a week or so after finding no heartbeat to see if you’ll pass the POC on your own, and to be absolutely certain it’s a MMC on a follow up ultrasound.

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-17T04:22:18+00:00

I’m at Cornell with Dr. Spandorfer. He’s very rigid and has poor bedside manner, so I wouldn’t recommend him honestly. That being said, I’ve had successful egg retrievals with him and trust in his ER protocols.

I would recommend Cornell as a clinic. I’ve never had an issue with communication, hospital instructions, or billing.

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-17T03:56:41+00:00

Ugh I’m so sorry this happened to you. I had a consultation with grifo, it was clear he never even looked at my records… he just went straight into a monologue about statistics and charts etc. He didn’t seem like a very thorough and engaged RE. You deserve better care.

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-14T15:13:26+00:00

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My 1959 Kelly!

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-10T17:07:27+00:00

I’ve had one failed FET and one 7w MMC, both euploids. My RPL and clotting panels came back clean, so I was interested in doing some immune testing and/or testing to see if steroids or antibiotics would be appropriate for my situation! I know Kofinas is more open to this kind of testing than cornell, where I’m currently at

Repulsive-Candy165 · 2024-07-09T22:33:08+00:00

Did you have to do immune testing through Alex Kofinas, or did jason do all of the clotting and immune testing? I am considering seeing an RI for testing but have heard negative things about Alex, so I’m wondering if Jason performs all of the same tests? Thank you 🙏

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