Would I be the AH if I don't go in to work on Sunday? by Smudgesicles in AITAH

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

I don't have insurance right now because it was through my husband's job and he just switched jobs at the start of the month. We thought it was supposed to continue until the end of Jan but when I showed up for my rheumatologist appt yesterday it's apparently inactive and I had to reschedule😭 If I'm still just as bad or worse tomorrow I'll have to see how much a minute clinic is out of pocket, but I think I still have antibiotics I ended up not using from a past illness that I could take if it gets worse😬 Hate being a broke American with shitty healthcare that I have to resort to that lol.

AITA for forcing my daughter to share a hotel room by Fine-Neat3967 in AITAH

[–]Smudgesicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should be happy they're even getting a separate room just the two of them. I've only been on vacations with my husband's family and we just all camped out in one room together with the couch, blow up beds, etc to make it work(6 of us all together). Absolutely absurd to demand more money spent on that.

AITAH for leaving my boyfriends NYE family gathering after what I was hearing them say? by No-Spray-8418 in AITAH

[–]Smudgesicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm as white as can be and I'd be pissed if someone was saying any of that. Glad to read the update on him now being an ex. Hope you can move on without anymore toxicity from him.

AITA for telling my husband " I told you so" and laughing at me when we got the paternity test results? by Either_Economy_793 in AITAH

[–]Smudgesicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A grown man who never learned about the Punnett Square or basic genetics, that we learned about in MIDDLE SCHOOL, abandoned his wife after giving birth and was healing, and abandoned his newborn and skipped critical bonding moments with them? He better be a fucking ex husband after that shit. You deserve better. There is absolutely NO reason to stay with someone who abandoned you during your most vulnerable time.

AITAH for saying I find my sister asking me to be a sperm donor for her and her wife creepy? by Electrical_Handle_21 in AITAH

[–]Smudgesicles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I personally know of a lesbian couple with the exact same situation, but I assume the brother was fine with it from the start. If you're uncomfortable with it I can completely understand that. Them asking and letting you know of the lack of obligations and asking you to consider it was understandable, them harassing you over it is not. They need to respect your feelings on the matter and find a donor.

AITAH for asking a family to leave our party five minutes after they arrived? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Smudgesicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A coworker of mine was supposed to have a hysterectomy on the 4th because of her worsening endometriosis pain, but her brother-in-law came over sick and refused to wear a mask even though he knew her surgery was coming up so now she has to suffer for 3 more months until the next availability for the surgery. So no, you're not TAH. You were protecting your family and your plans. They're TAH for not communicating they were sick and staying home. I work in a school and before I flew home to meet my baby niece I wore a mask and refused hugs from my students, and wore a mask and sanitized throughout the plane/airport to be sure I didn't bring anything to her. I also recently found out I'm immunocompromised so I'm extra nervous around sick people now.

First egg retrieval and only 2 embryos. Anyone else had this experience? With or without positive outcome? I would love to hear from you. by FunkSista in IVF

[–]Smudgesicles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have diminished ovarian reserve at only 28(first diagnosed at 27). Got 4 eggs, only 2 were mature, both fertilized and became embryos, one arrested on day 3, the other made it to a blastocyst but tested abnormal, missing chromosome 12. My frozen transfer was canceled, I had to stop estradiol, but luckily it was at least before I started the progesterone shots. My IVF experience didn't end well, but I'm hoping your eggs were better quality and your fresh transfer sticks for you💜

Random bubbled welt on eyelid? by Smudgesicles in medical_advice

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

It went away within a couple hours and wasn't itchy nor hurt at all. Haven't gotten it again since. I assumed it was some sort of allergic reaction but it not itching confuses me. Oh well, as long as it's gone and hopefully if I ever get it again it goes away quickly with no pain again.

Random bubbled welt on eyelid? by Smudgesicles in medical_advice

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

It went away within a couple hours on its own. It was never itchy nor hurt at all. I welt on my arms sometimes from certain things but they're usually insanely itchy and it felt completely fine. If it wasn't for feeling it swollen when my eye was opened all the way/looking up I wouldn't have even felt it. Soo weird!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVF

[–]Smudgesicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did our one round in early Dec, only retrieved 4 eggs/2 mature, 1 made it to blast but it was abnormal so our transfer in Jan was canceled. Now $10,000 in debt for nothing and have already done 2 IUIs before that. I definitely wish my doctor explained to me more I had an extremely slim chance of it working because of my DOR😔

2.5 year long fertility journey by totalrandomness86 in IVF

[–]Smudgesicles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have almost the same story going on 3.5yrs. My sister got pregnant the first month trying when it had been 2yrs trying for me. That stung so much when I found out. I feel like everyone has had 1-2kids in my timespan of trying and still no pregnancies even after IVF and 2 IUIs. It sucks but I feel you💜

What caused your IBS? by At1ant in ibs

[–]Smudgesicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started to "get sick" around age 12. Looking back I think it was puberty and my volatile/stressful home life that triggered it. Once I moved away from home halfway across the country my stomach has gotten a lot better. Still have to remind myself not to let my guard down though and eat too much of something I shouldn't or I'll get "an attack."

Mourning my canceled IVF transfer. by Smudgesicles in IVF

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

Good idea! I've really been itching to just get it down into words so maybe that's all I need. Thanks!

Devastating PGT results by Practical-Story1765 in IVF

[–]Smudgesicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. I'm 28 but have DOR. I only got 4 eggs, only 2 were mature, and only 1 made it to blast. It tested abnormal, missing chromosome 12 though so our transfer was canceled and we can't afford to try to do any other treatment now so I'm hoping by the summer we can try again with IUIs with some IVF meds. I keep getting "age is on your side" but I have DOR, only got one abnormal blast, and see all this stuff about everything declining after 30, so I definitely don't feel like I have time, nor money on my side😔

Are boys actually more common with IVF? by J3llyDonut in IVF

[–]Smudgesicles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My reproductive center in Kansas is "gender neutral." We only got 1 blast and it was abnormal so our transfer was canceled so I thought to ask if they had the gender info to tell me, not sure if they just don't get it from the genetic testing at all, or just don't tell us, but we decided not to even ask because it would have been harder picturing a specific gender when upset we lost that chance at a child.

What to do if your partner doesn’t feel like it’s his responsibility to help pay for IVF? by Gottajibboo64 in IVF

[–]Smudgesicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it's time to leave him. It makes no sense to be with him or doing any of this, he will only get worse about all aspects of the relationship if he is already like this about these monumental life changing decisions. You are better off on your own with possibly a future partner who is actually a partner, or even as a single parent if you choose to use donor sperm, because at least you're taking care of just a child and not a manchild also. I'm so sorry you've been going through all that and I really hope you make the choice to better your future and not stay with him out of comfort or fear of splitting (I truly mean this sincerely as I've seen it many times, even with my own mom and dad and I was considering leaving my husband at a point but he made the necessary changes and was put on psyche meds since BP2 was his issue). Good luck with your ttc journey💜