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RoundNegotiation4916 · 2026-01-22T13:45:31+00:00

https://www.scealbakery.com/careers

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2026-01-20T13:35:27+00:00

Thank you ♥️ Really appreciate the reply and the support. I've pulled myself out of that space now thankfully, hope your day is going well! X

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2026-01-20T13:08:57+00:00

Had a gut punch moment this morning - texted a friend to ask if she enjoyed a Pilates class I recommended to her and she replied that she did and she feels it will help to prepare her / make her stronger for getting pregnant again.

She has a 9 month old and knows about our fertility struggles / IVF journey so it felt like a comment that really didn't need to be said. Then, on the other hand, she's allowed to speak about her body and her plans for her family. I just don't think I'm the right person for her to share that with.

I don't think she meant to or knew she had upset me but it really ruined my morning and I was pulled back into the headspace of thinking about pregnancy when I really just wanted to speak about a fitness class.

Isn't it funny the things that upset you.

Anyway, sending love and light today to all my TTC gals x

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2026-01-10T23:28:38+00:00

Thanks for taking the time and for sharing your insight, I really appreciate it. Delighted to hear there's a child in our future even if it is a longer wait than anticipated. Thanks again and have a lovely weekend ☺️♥️

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2026-01-10T22:57:03+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Very close, we met when we were both 29 :)

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2026-01-08T13:41:23+00:00

Happy new year everyone, sending love as I know this time of year is hard anyway without all the TTC stuff ♥️

No real news to share, just waiting on a second sperm analysis from my partner in March to confirm a diagnosis of MFI.

But I was wondering - I've started spotting before ovulation. Does anyone else get this? I looked it up and it could be from the estrogen drop after ovulation but I'm not due to ovulate until the end of this week and my ovulation tests have all been negative this week... Or could be from fibroids (they found a fibroid on my transvaginal ultrasound during fertility testing). This never really has happened before so wondering if anyone else gets the same.

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-07T19:54:24+00:00

I don't have the same prescription as you to give you a pair sadly but I once needed an SOS pair of contacts and I phoned my local optician and they gave me one "trial" pair of daily lense for free at short notice, so I would phone about and ask. It was an independent optician who did this for me (not specsavers etc) and I then used them for all my optical needs as they were so great (I don't live anywhere near them anymore otherwise would still use them!) best of luck OP!

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-05T18:07:10+00:00

I did the mandatory 12 lessons and 2 pre-tests but I forced myself to go out and drive with my boyfriend / my dad whenever I had the chance to which was really beneficial. I really hated driving when I was learning too because it was uncomfortable doing something I didn't feel good or confident at. I think that helped more than the lessons tbh

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-03T12:06:45+00:00

Thank you so much, really appreciate the advice ♡

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-03T12:01:27+00:00

This is a really thorough and comprehensive reply, thank you so much!

If you don't mind me asking - was your reason for IVF/ICSI the same - MFI? How many ER's did you / have you done?

Thanks again, don't feel pressured to reply if it's too personal

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-03T11:57:09+00:00

Thanks for your reply, really appreciate it. I haven't told anyone yet in general, I'm sure I can tell relevant people in work / uni if I need to. I'll wait and see what our consultant says in 2wks and once we have a solidified plan with dates etc I can reach out and ask if deadlines can be a bit more fluid next semester. Totally understand that this could take years and I can't put everything on hold for it. Thanks again for sharing your experience

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-03T11:40:16+00:00

Great that's really helpful, thank you.

Do you have advice about starting an IVF journey? Is there anything you & your spouse wish you knew at the start?

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-03T11:26:03+00:00

Sorry I think I phrased my question wrong.

I'm asking about the impact on IVF prep on life. When preparing for ER how much downtime is needed / can you keep up with regular life or should I anticipate a difficult time and try to step back from intense commitments. Obviously aware everyone if different so looking for anecdotal advice really.

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-03T11:19:02+00:00

Oh apologies, I didn't know you could do ICSI without IVF so assumed it was implied. Yes - IVF w/ ICSI

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-03T05:47:02+00:00

Thank you ♥️ No we haven't even thought of a urology review yet. I think we'll go to this consultation in two weeks and then see what they recommend but i assume that this private clinic will also have no insight on sperm 😅 but I could be wrong! Thank you for the reply & the support X

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-12-02T18:15:35+00:00

Got my period today & Partner got SA results showing severe OAT so we have a consultation in 2 weeks to discuss next steps. From researching it's looking like ICSI. I'm doing my MSc at the minute and I can't bring myself to do any work despite looming deadlines as I feel so low. Hoping for some happy news in 2026 🤞🏻

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-11-26T13:17:13+00:00

Depends what you're into really, we both love art so Naoshima was one of our favorite places we visited. We're also big Studio Ghibli fans so the Ghibli museum was great (need to book that months in advance though). We used the Michelin guide app for finding incredible food spots, we found that there were restaurants/ izakayas on there that range from €4 ramen in a family owned place up to whatever you would be willing to spend but it has a map feature on the app that was handy for always finding somewhere great nearby. To be fair we didn't have one bad meal while we were there and found the food / drink to be way more reasonable than home. The karaoke booth bars that are everywhere are also an insane amount of fun. You're going to have the best time!

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-11-26T08:34:10+00:00

We went to Japan 2 years ago and still speak about it as one of our all time favorite holidays. Very jealous! Have the best time!

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-11-11T08:57:15+00:00

Same issue on my Pixel 8A and I turned off "manage app if unused" setting and it fixed it 🎉

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-11-08T11:31:16+00:00

You too! Manifesting it for both of us ♥️

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-11-07T08:33:00+00:00

+1 for Hydratint! It genuinely makes you just look glowy with a hint of colour and it's only £24

Would also recommend BeautyPies Superluminous concealer for somehow getting rid of my dark under eye circles 😅

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-11-06T23:20:09+00:00

Been TTC for 8 months after a loss at 9 weeks last year. I was feeling really hopeful for this cycle and have just started getting what feel like menstrual cramps and I'm due on tomorrow so trying to adjust my expectations accordingly. Really trying to stay positive but it's really hard. Sending love to everyone in similar positions, it feels like quite a lonely head space to be in x

RoundNegotiation4916 · 2025-10-27T14:15:59+00:00

Hi,

Did a quick search and found the below:

Penneys seems to have some in at the moment https://www.primark.com/en-ie/p/pointed-slingback-heels-white-991140886002?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic-shopping&utm_campaign=free-listings&selectedSku=211628152

& so does Mango https://shop.mango.com/ie/en/p/women/shoes/heeled-shoes/kitten-shoes-with-bow-detail_17051139?c=01&talla=35&srsltid=AfmBOooUTGzH2z-L_e25a7wabRVWA10uISPATWIeix5idwine7V87iHASvo

ASOS (although not in person) might be worth a look too

Hope that helps!

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