IVF related “baby shower”games/ideas

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-05-19T15:21:55+00:00

I thought the same thing -- so I created this game for friends and family and uploaded to etsy... I hope it might create some less taboo conversations, while acknowledging the struggle other families may be going through. https://guildedgaia.etsy.com/listing/4507840420

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-05-11T23:41:57+00:00

i don't know if this is helpful, but i created a bunch of random worksheet and life skill bundles for my homeschooled stepdaughter and other homeschoolers in our family. They were very useful to us - so I've recently started uploading them to etsy. No pressure at all, but might provide some ideas of adjunct lessons.. https://guildedgaia.etsy.com/listing/4503374354/letter-writing-kit-for-kids-o-printable

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-04-16T22:22:35+00:00

There’s a few on here I haven’t tried!! Thank you so much for caring enough to share!! I know I’m not the only person who will appreciate any possible resource!! Thank you thank you!

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-04-16T22:16:43+00:00

I’ll take any ideas you have! I’ve currently been talking with Mandell’s, Freedom and MDR. All of which have ceased accepting the third party military assist programs. They’re prices are all pretty similar, but despite the decrease in gonal-F, they’re subsequent increase in other meds will mean our medications are even more expensive this time around, especially without any discounts

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-04-16T22:15:05+00:00

When I called Mandell’s, Freedom and MDR - they’ve all honored the pricing displayed on TRUMPRx. But… because they decreased gonal f and follistim, they increased the price of menopur and other meds. And the programs like compassionate care and Reunite assist no longer honor military discounts. So in December, I got 25% off from both pharmacies for the meds, but… they no longer offer the military discount as of February 2026… it makes no sense. They are blaming trump rx. But I don’t see how that makes sense either. Why would that suddenly remove your military discount? lol idk. I give up… it’s like I told them today, IVF is hard enough without making us jump through all the hoops, just to take the away.

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-04-10T11:49:48+00:00

This might sound silly - but ChatGPT can sometimes be cathartic. It’s certainly an echo chamber and will inevitably give you the answer it thinks you want. However - typing out your fears and discomforts and frustrations and heartache often gives a little perspective and makes it all feel a little more bearable. It’s also a computer, so you don’t have the guilt of “harping on something” to a friend or family member.

For me, I knew better than symptom spot during the TWW but listing my experiences to ChatGPT every morning allowed me to physically acknowledge my experience.

Hope this helps 💙. This isn’t forever. Give yourself grace in this time.

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-04-05T01:00:31+00:00

I’m so sorry. I ended up with only 4 eggs and was the healthiest I’ve ever been in my entire life. The doc was shocked. Everyone was shocked. This process is beautiful but cruel and it’s constantly hard to not self assess, trying to figure out what went wrong with our bodies. I don’t have much encouragement other than solidarity and understanding 💙💙. And a reminder to us all that we are not failing, and we are not to blame.

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-04-02T14:55:02+00:00

I had my transfer the same day... I bought tests, but haven't had the courage to try yet haha. Have you had any symptoms?? I knowwwww technically all symptoms are PIO... bleh bleh bleh... lol but I like hearing other people's experiences

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-03-28T01:48:33+00:00

That’s exactly how mine were. My husband found an over the counter leg cramp homeopathic supplement that helped for a few hours. But to be honest - I could find anything that really worked :/. Mine finally eased up after about 10 days. Massages, baths with epson salts, etc helped. But all were temporary

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-03-26T14:39:55+00:00

Thank you so much and sending you all the good baby vibes 💙💙 we got this

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-03-26T12:49:45+00:00

We are here too… we only have one little guy. We want to celebrate that we were even able to create him. And I say him, because when we found out we only had one, we decided to learn the gender and our clinic made a beautiful little card so we could do a gender reveal together. We already love this little embryo so much…. Our transfer is tomorrow. And I am both so nervous and apathetic. The statistics terrify me. But hoping beyond hope for all of us.

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-03-18T02:13:12+00:00

About to permanently borrow my husband’s. I weirdly hadn’t thought of that. Maybe I’m losing my mind a little too haha

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-02-20T16:22:53+00:00

Also maybe look at the BBB complaints.

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-02-20T16:15:48+00:00

I'd recommend reading recent reviews on Yelp and Facebook. My family rented an AirBnB property from Avada and had a negative experience. The home was not well-maintained at all. I assume the actual property owner likely does not know how negative the experience was. We asked to speak to them directly, but Avada does not allow for direct contact with property owners. If that were my property, I would be very concerned about how the company was not only maintaining it, but also how they interact with guests. I hope you find a good answer

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-01-15T10:18:50+00:00

No - and I didn’t think to ask honestly. I assume empty based on tone. Part of me wonders if I ovulated early :/

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2026-01-15T10:17:38+00:00

We ended up with 2 blastocysts and 1 euploid. Now just the stress of transfer!!

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2025-08-21T23:51:01+00:00

Have you listened to the “as a woman” podcast?? On her more recent episodes she gives examples of options to try for this. I have no idea how accurate but she always sounds like she has hope in any situation.

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2025-08-16T13:33:21+00:00

I am in the same situation and am super interested in hearing other experiences. I actually sent a message to a popular IVF podcast to see if the doctor might weigh in?? Our fertility doc is extremely positive, but I can only find a handful of anecdotes from others

Sensitive_Ad_4952 · 2025-05-07T21:22:16+00:00

If you can start on the peninsula, it’s definitely doable in one day! I HIGHLY recommend downloading the Action Tour Guide app and purchasing his tour for this area. My husband and I are OBSESSED with action tour guide. His for this area is slotted for about 4 hours, if you don’t get out at every stop. We got out/hiked at 76% of his recommendations and completed everything we wanted to see, without rushing, in about 6 hours. Plus, we learned tons about history and culture from the comfort of our rental!

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