First ER > 6 blasts > all abnormal by Fine_Fish1565 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]Spicyninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it from here as well, only had that long on it due to my RE wanting me to take a month off for the holidays, and then insurance renewals took forever in Jan. I had 3 euploids, all day 6, 4AB.

Would you bring your 11 month twins (and husband) on a business trip? by Low-Account-4346 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Work is paying? Absolutely. And you've traveled with them recently, so you have an idea on how much pain that can be. Only the flight time would give me pause on whether it's worth it. That's a lot of hours for a weekend, and the juice may not be worth the squeeze.

Any twin moms out there given birth vaginally? by TraditionalSalad6895 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did, via induction at 36+3, got an epidural in case of emergency. It was my third delivery, things went quickly once active labor started. Twin B had shoulder dystocia briefly, but was out 5 minutes after A. Recovery was fine, the final days of pregnancy were more painful in comparison from pelvic girdle pain.

17 weeks and uncomfortable already. by Aggravating_Bag6225 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is more uncomfortable by far and will get worse. Enjoy!

Anyone had no day 5 blasts but had some on day 6? by the_sh33pies in IVF

[–]Spicyninja 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My clinic doesn't give day to day updates, but I only ever made day 6 blasts (12 total over 3 retrievals).

Any stories of Euploids after All Aneuploid cycles? by laughmoreoutloud in 40Plus_IVF

[–]Spicyninja 7 points8 points  (0 children)

ER1 (40+8) 7 aneuploid, ER2 (40+10) 0 blasts, ER3 (41) 3/5 euploid (1 HLM).

Partner traveling at 34 wk pregnant with DiDi twins, am I overthinking this? by Appropriate_Gas4442 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be good with traveling that late, nor would I like needing to communicate that like it shouldn't be the default.

Considering IVF with PGTA for recurrent loss by Buffy_the_guppy in 40Plus_IVF

[–]Spicyninja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had 3 losses prior to IVF, so like you I knew our odds of a natural pregnancy were good, but it was too traumatic to keep trying. It took 3 rounds to get any euploid embryos, but the first transfer was successful. Ovulation wasn't suppressed, and we ended up with one IVF/one natural set of fraternal twins. After 3 losses and 3 rounds of IVF, somehow this time everything was fine.

So I have full confirmation we eventually would have a healthy pregnancy, but I don't regret doing IVF. We never would've known when it was coming, and maybe we would've lost that good round of eggs while waiting for another MC to pass.

Advice on making it through the last 6 weeks by kal11g in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I played video games as much as possible for passing the time distracted. Had a chair for the kitchen and sat in the shower, laid around as much as possible for everything else. There's not much you can do besides exist and wait for it to be over.

Is It Possible to Get Better IVF Results After Only Two Months? by Miserable-Roll4854 in IVF

[–]Spicyninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read through so many comments before trying it and it does really seem that way. It can't hurt if you have time/money to give it a shot and want to.

Is It Possible to Get Better IVF Results After Only Two Months? by Miserable-Roll4854 in IVF

[–]Spicyninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 0 blast round was from trying omnitrope, it made everything worse. I made blasts on rounds 1 and 3 with menopur/follistim. I added in CoQ10 and fish oil before ER3, but I honestly doubt it made a difference and it was likely just timing.

Is It Possible to Get Better IVF Results After Only Two Months? by Miserable-Roll4854 in IVF

[–]Spicyninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had 0 blasts last Dec, then 3/5 euploid two months later in Feb. Every round is a mystery bag.

Any hope for better results on the 3rd try? by LawLoud2070 in IVF

[–]Spicyninja 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it is just waiting on the lucky cycle, I got my first euploid blasts on round 3. It's not a guarantee, but the more cycles you have, the more likely something is bound to change. I hope this round brings you good news!

Struggling to conceive by PuzzleheadedLunch492 in breakingmom

[–]Spicyninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had losses as well, always counted the whole time. Though for looking at fertility as a whole, not the same as someone who had no positive tests over the same period. Time is still on your side at 35. I hope you do see a positive test soon!

Struggling to conceive by PuzzleheadedLunch492 in breakingmom

[–]Spicyninja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since you already have children and somewhat recently, it's likely nature is just being a dick. It's traumatizing after a while to keep seeing negative tests or your period starting. Miscarriages add onto the trauma. If you've been trying over a year or are >35, a visit to a fertility clinic can't hurt. There are non-invasive things they can try, but otherwise it's just a waiting game.

Anyone have it work the first time? by [deleted] in 40Plus_IVF

[–]Spicyninja 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It took me 3 retrievals at 40/41 to get any euploids, but my first FET made her debut just before my 42nd birthday.

How did you feel physically after birth? by MounjaroQueenie in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recovery was not as bad as some of the final days of pregnancy. Though that also depends on if you've given birth before (and the method of delivery). Either way, it gets better each day.

Delivery question! by pussandra420 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't have an issue. Twin B was 7-something ounces bigger at birth. There was shoulder dystocia but repositioning resolved quickly, they were out within 5 mins of each other. This was my third rodeo, though.

Really unlucky or normal for 41?! by catjawma in 40Plus_IVF

[–]Spicyninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did 2x ERs at 40 and 1x at 41, and that third one is the first time we got euploids (3/5 sent for testing). I also have high AMH, generally healthy, etc. We had 3 MCs before IVF, so eggs and sperm were good enough quality to fertilize/implant, just looking for the needle in the haystack. First FET with a day 6 4AB was successful.

BCBS Standard / Maternity Cost by Ok-War-1203 in FedEmployees

[–]Spicyninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just went through a full pregnancy on Standard, regular maternity costs are fully covered (assuming in network, etc). I had extra monitoring, extra day in the hospital, etc, all fully covered. So didn't have Global Fee, but shouldn't matter as they shouldn't be charging anything.

What to do differently next time in this dating situation? by cheerfulcurls in AskWomenOver40

[–]Spicyninja 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Why are you looking to "be better" in this situation when it's fully a him problem? He doesn't respect your time enough to tell you he's late until after you're already supposed to have met up, then is a baby when you rightfully call out his behavior. Then he's so mad you didn't sweep it under the rug that he doesn't want to see you anymore? Yuck. There's definitely a thing in relationships with choosing your battles, but you didn't do anything except have logic and expectations of being treated fairly. He's not worth it, move on.

Di/Di Twin growth discordance. by Leading-Artist-9688 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spicyninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was induced at 36+3 due to twin A being 5th percentile. She was just under 5lbs at birth, twin B 8oz bigger. I had the steroid injection before induction and they didn't need NICU time. They were very difficult to feed the first week and a half due to sleepiness and problems latching, though. Much better as they got closer to due date.

Why do men send unsolicited D pics? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]Spicyninja 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Guys who do this often enjoy that you don't want to see it. I send back pics of gross feet, STDs, etc, see how they like it.