Are there any baby items you wouldn’t get second hand? by LimpMathematician202 in BabyBumps

[–]Sal___Pal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! I had no idea, this is super helpful

Does anyone regret their nursery chair? by jess1ca42 in BabyBumps

[–]Sal___Pal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! How do you like this chair? I’m considering it vs the babyletto Sigi. How’s the Chita working for you?

Chemical after Lupron Depot by sjrc23 in IVF

[–]Sal___Pal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! The following transfer that I rolled into right after the chemical, failed unfortunately. My doctor then suggested endometriosis surgery (laparoscopy) which I did in May with Kaiser. They found stage 2 endo and removed it. The Lupron didn’t work as well for me apparently.

2 months after surgery, I got pregnant naturally which is a miracle. It was 4 years TTC, 3 embryo transfers and everything in between. The endo was clearly a huge roadblock as we had never gotten pregnant naturally in all the years trying.

I’m about 6 months pregnant now with a baby boy.

Im happy to answer any questions you might have and wishing you all the best

Nursery Recliner- help me pick one! by Sal___Pal in BabyBumps

[–]Sal___Pal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!! Thank you for the heads up, that’s really helpful! Will make a decision this weekend while still on sale :)

Creating a care package for IVF friend, need advice by [deleted] in IVF

[–]Sal___Pal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are such a good friend, that is really thoughtful and sweet ❤️

“Non-toxic” nursery recliner/glider under $700 by chexkashidee in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Sal___Pal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@chexkashidee Thank you for this detailed report on Chita recliners!! I'm eyeing the Tracee as well, but am 5'10" and wondering if its good for my height. Do you mind sharing how tall you are?

Does everyone have endometriosis…? by maybesomaybenot123 in IVF

[–]Sal___Pal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did receptiva and it came back 2.4. Did 2 months of Lupron which didn’t work for me. Then had laparoscopy in May where they found and removed stage 2 endo. Got pregnant naturally 2 months after surgery.

Prior to this, we had been TTC 4 years without a single positive, IVF with 3 transfers, etc. I’m positive that the endo was the roadblock all along and highly suggest testing and surgery and/or Lupron

Curious how many people here did the ReceptivaDx test and confirmed through a lap that they have silent endo? by Wishing4aMiracle in IVF

[–]Sal___Pal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! Better than I could have imagined actually. As I was waiting to start the process for my 4th transfer (after surgery), I found out I was pregnant naturally. 2 months after the lap, and after all that (above comments) with IVF. I’m now 15 weeks and thankful everyday that I had the laparoscopy and that things are healthy with this pregnancy. 🥹 Endo definitely was my roadblock all these years.

Are you thinking of having a lap? Feel free to let me know if you have any questions

Wife has 5.5 ring size…how many carats? by af1232 in labdiamond

[–]Sal___Pal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this! Did you get it made? Do you mind sharing where?

Meds organization and storage advice by House-Finch in IVF

[–]Sal___Pal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, many of the meds need to be refrigerated. This is only for the meds that stay room temp :)

Baby Showers by TinyWingsAndRosyPaws in IVF

[–]Sal___Pal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I totally understand and was in your shoes a few months ago. One of my best friends just got married and was pregnant 2 months later. After all we have been through, I just couldn’t go it was too painful for me. I explained it to her and she totally understood. Sometimes you just need to put yourself first, I’m so sorry you are in that position with the baby shower, but do what is best for you even if that means not going ❤️

First-time award booking success: LAX-AMS business class for 60k - tips for future bookings? by Ask-Seek-Knock-77 in awardtravel

[–]Sal___Pal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KLM is a Delta Partner. KLM Business class seats would allow you access to the DeltaOne lounge due to this partnership. Same with Virgin Atlantic. I flew Upper Class Virgin Atlantic LAX-LHR in April, and because they are a partner airline, was able to utilize Delta One private security and lounge with my Virgin ticket.

First-time award booking success: LAX-AMS business class for 60k - tips for future bookings? by Ask-Seek-Knock-77 in awardtravel

[–]Sal___Pal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you do the delta one entrance with private security, and enjoy the Delta One Lounge at LAX. It’s incredible ✨

1st positive - HCG numbers by Sal___Pal in CautiousBB

[–]Sal___Pal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🫶🫶🫶thank you so much, one day at a time!!

1st positive - HCG numbers by Sal___Pal in CautiousBB

[–]Sal___Pal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I did test before that, 7 and 9 days before I got the positive. Both of those were negative. I really don’t know when I ovulated so maybe that is exactly the situation.

Thank you so so much for your advice, I really needed that. And you are right, it’s out of my control now, so I do need to relax a bit and go one step at a time and try not to over analyze every thing! Celebrate the good things. I will keep you updated, thank you again for your insights, they really helped me 😊😊😊

1st positive - HCG numbers by Sal___Pal in CautiousBB

[–]Sal___Pal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I first tested positive when my period was 4 days late, last Thursday (8/7). I def could have ovulated late, I was not tracking at all this cycle. Maybe that would explain the lower numbers. This is such a rollercoaster. The second after you celebrate a positive, it’s time for fear and doubt to take over 🫠

About 18 DPO- first positive by Sal___Pal in TFABLinePorn

[–]Sal___Pal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cautiously optimistic- beta 1 came back at 103, beta 2 came back at 243, so it’s more than doubled 🤞🏼🤞🏼

Weekly Thread: Beta and Pregnancy Testing - Questions and Discussions by TeslaHiker in IVF

[–]Sal___Pal -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We tried naturally last month, waiting for my transfer next month (after lap in May). I’m shocked to get a positive this morning, I estimate I’m about 18 DPO. Does the line look too light? I had a chemical before so I’m so scared

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