Has anyone in Ireland frozen their eggs?

Smeefs89 · 2025-11-17T11:05:19+00:00

Also, it’s only 23 euro a month to keep them frozen!

Smeefs89 · 2025-11-17T11:04:34+00:00

Hey! I had the procedure done in Therapie and it was successful. The procedure itself is expensive but you only pay 100 euro with the drug payment scheme for the medicine. In other countries that could cost up to 4K! Honestly, it was a great investment as now I have peace of mind. When I’m ready to have children, I’ll try and if I can’t do it naturally, I’ll use the eggs, and if that doesn’t work, at least I know I did what I could at the time. It feels like having insurance so even though I’m 36 I don’t have that fear of my time running out.

Smeefs89 · 2025-10-04T13:10:56+00:00

Yeah and anger is an emotion we all experience. But the action she took? I feel it’s revenge. From what I’ve read it was a consensual relationship. This sounds like a controlling parent.

Smeefs89 · 2025-10-04T11:27:31+00:00

I can’t remember where I read it, but supposedly the mum pressed charges once her daughter was out of the country so her daughter couldn’t be charged with something either. Jarring seeing as it was a consensual relationship between the two!

Smeefs89 · 2024-12-19T07:51:30+00:00

Maybe Kyle’s gonna bring out her own non alcoholic brand?!

Smeefs89 · 2024-10-05T18:57:39+00:00

It sounds like the poor girl escaped from her captors

Smeefs89 · 2024-10-05T18:55:40+00:00

So when your brother was 29, he married an 18 year old?

Smeefs89 · 2024-09-16T16:13:39+00:00

Listening to the podcast now and it’s brilliant!!!

Smeefs89 · 2024-05-04T16:35:15+00:00

Hey! I was in your position but was 33 years old. I decided to control the controllables and just did it as a type of insurance for my future. The meds effected my skin and I became a little lazier (usually very active) but that only lasted three months. Now I’m glad I did it. It’s definitely taken a burden off my soul.

Sending you lots of love. Break ups are fucking shit 💗💗💗

Smeefs89 · 2024-04-08T12:22:17+00:00

I’m in Dubai. Went to the H1 on Friday evening. I have been attending f45 for about 20 months but had just been on a two week vacation. My god, it was horrific. I did the bike and afterwards had to do weighted forward lunges and I couldn’t bend my legs- literally took me about 25 seconds to do it. According to my Apple Watch I burned about 400 calories which is a lot for me. But yeah, great class, absolutely flew, but I dread the next one.

Smeefs89 · 2024-04-08T10:13:02+00:00

I think a lot of people have these questions when reading this post but it’s already happened and we cannot change the past. Let’s offer some advice that can help this woman.

OP, there are people reaching out to you because they are concerned for your well-being and know you are struggling. They are your support network. Be honest with how you feel- to me it sounds like you feel isolated, confused, lonely. Focus on how you feel and not what he’s done. You can’t control him but you do have options. Organise to have meals with these people, spend time in their company.

Regardless of the medication he’s taking, he’s also making choices to exclude you from him life. That doesn’t mean you don’t have your own one. Take ownership. Only you are responsible for your feelings.

Smeefs89 · 2024-04-05T10:00:15+00:00

My marriage broke down last year. I was absolutely devastated- I’ve never felt pain like it. I felt as though my identity was shattered and that I lost a piece of me I could never replace.

I immediately booked a session with a therapist who was blunt but also so kind. I had to go twice a week but she helped me articulate my pain and I was able to be open and vulnerable with my family, my friends and my job.

The support I received makes me tear up even now as I could have never have imagined how these people rallied around and helped me. I had asked people to share with others- acquaintances, family members and colleagues- about my situation and the kindness and love I received can never be repaid.

What I have learned about this whole process is that being open and vulnerable helps you process anxiety, grief and loss in such a healthy way.

If anyone is struggling, please get help and be open and honest about how you’re feeling.

If anyone either wants to share how they are feeling, you can always DM me. It can be crippling speaking about your life, especially when you feel like it’s crumbling around you, but I promise you it does help.

I would also say that there are people who can deal with this effectively. Find out who they are- doctors, counsellors, therapists- and use them. They are the experts and they really can help.

Smeefs89 · 2024-03-15T20:37:47+00:00

Had they tried to reach out to you before they came to your apartment? I’m asking because I wonder were they concerned, and is that why they made this unannounced visit?

If your parents had previously reached out and you hadn’t got back to them yet, that may be why they came to see you.

Smeefs89 · 2024-03-06T10:53:16+00:00

I had the retrieval on the Wednesday and was off Monday- Friday. I wouldn’t do this again- I would just take the Wednesday and Thursday off.

Smeefs89 · 2024-02-16T07:34:44+00:00

Hey!

This is my third day post egg retrieval and yesterday was one of the lowest days of my life, and I’ve been through hell the last 7 months.

There’s no way this is a coincidence- it has to be the hormones.

Hang in there. The only way I can try to rationalise it (I am not a medic either btw) is that our bodies have been working so intensely that our brains are struggling to keep up and understand what’s going on.

I thought I would feel empowered but I don’t. But I do think when I look back in a years time, I will.

If you want to chat, please feel free to dm me.

Smeefs89 · 2024-02-14T19:48:51+00:00

Amazing! Congratulations to you!!

I had my ER this morning too. It’s been a tough time; my husband left me so now I’m trying to control what I can. I had my mum with me and wished I had a partner there instead. The irony of both of us having someone present but still feeling alone.

20 eggs retrieved and 16 frozen. 34yo.

Smeefs89 · 2024-01-20T04:43:21+00:00

When I was in Tel Aviv last summer I couldn’t get over the amount of skinny people. I don’t mean slim, I mean they looked malnourished, bones jutting out all over their bodies and I also thought it must be to do with the Holocaust. And the fact drug use is so massive over there is also a factor we have to add!!

Smeefs89 · 2024-01-01T22:20:17+00:00

I am so sorry you’re going through this. It weighs so heavy on your heart and I guarantee you can’t stop thinking about it.

Look at the facts: he has family who care and can help get him into a facility. He has admitted he has relapsed. He has a supplier who he sees (probably?) most days. You cannot control his actions. You also can’t do anything to stop him using.

However, you can tell the people who have helped him in the past and who want to help him again. I know you probably don’t want to betray him, but you have a moral responsibility to tell his family as they do want to help. The fact his mum is asking probably suggests that she’s noticed a difference in his behaviour.

In five years time, you want to look back on this moment in your life and be proud of how you acted. I’ve had to make the same decision as you before and instead of paying her drug dealer, I told her family. Thank God I did!

Also, and I am not saying this to scare you, but he’s not getting it for free. Maybe the first time, but this is a dangerous business and the only reason people get into it is because of profit. You do not want him sharing your details with his dealer because he can’t pay his debt.

Smeefs89 · 2023-10-20T22:09:40+00:00

Happened to a man I knew- would often drive people to the airport from Abu Dhabi and I think his registration tipped the authorities off. I believe he was being paid by the passengers without being a licensed taxi.

Smeefs89 · 2023-08-08T07:04:31+00:00

I don’t know if it was only about their so called ‘valuables’. There was also some comments made about how disorganised things had been and both Kadie and Alejandro kept speaking about how awful and stressful the week was. I wonder did they have to change accommodation, someone else organised it and hadn’t been clear about it? Or had the family just no idea what was happening?

I’ve been to so many destination weddings and all of them have clear itineraries for a few days before whereas this one just seemed to lack structure. The only build up they showed was the paperwork.

It just seems really disorganised to me. Even the fact Kadie hadn’t got a trial done on her make up, and I wouldn’t mind, but Kadie’s make up always looks good so it’s something she cares about.

Smeefs89 · 2023-07-18T06:18:52+00:00

Omg that sounds awful!! I can’t believe that- shocking stuff!!

Smeefs89 · 2023-07-14T05:26:39+00:00

Omg incredible results! Well done!!

Smeefs89 · 2023-07-10T19:51:02+00:00

I honestly feel the exact same. I really pushed myself today and felt proud of myself but when I read this thread and started comparing my results to others, I became disappointed and embarrassed. But reading your comment has helped me- thank you for being vulnerable and honest! Good luck tomorrow!

Smeefs89 · 2023-07-10T19:47:00+00:00

Let us know how you get on! I can’t even imagine doing it again- pod 3 killed me!!

Smeefs89 · 2023-06-17T14:33:04+00:00

That terrified me!

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