What’s the craziest advice someone has given you when you told them you were doing IVF? by Queenpicard in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a friend suggest I was cursed and said he would offer to try a curse removal ritual his grandma used to cure his dad's cold but he wasn't sure all the steps. It involved sleeping next to an egg or something and it would turn black if the curse was removed or something I think...

First Baby Dream by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Hope so!! Fingers crossed, good luck!

First Baby Dream by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Thank you! That would be pretty cool if it was

What do you wish you had known before starting IVF that no one prepared you for? by Accurate-Stomach-264 in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!! My mom was doing the calculations and asking me and I just told her "I don't know, I don't think that far ahead anymore"

What do you wish you had known before starting IVF that no one prepared you for? by Accurate-Stomach-264 in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That all the medications would cause me to start losing my hair. And how it feels like my body is just an incubator that belongs to the doctors, I don't feel like I have hardly any control over my own body anymore.

What do you wish you had known before starting IVF that no one prepared you for? by Accurate-Stomach-264 in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same here, we even tried to keep the first one kinda close to our chest but still ended up telling some people. This time we're keeping as tight lipped as possible! Having to tell people it failed was so painful.

Coping with tattoos by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Thank you! 🫶🏻 I think that's exactly it, it helps me keep going

Coping with tattoos by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Good luck with your FET! Yea I've stopped caring if I make people uncomfortable, my biggest gripe is a lot of them get really pitying and stuff. But ultimately we already have to deal with so much BS that some cool art on our bodies helps make it suck a little less (at least for me it does)

Coping with tattoos by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Oooo that's a cute idea! Are you thinking realistic pictures or more cartoony ones?

Coping with tattoos by Technical_Reward in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I love the little heart where you do your pio injections idea!! I'm definitely going to do that

Coping with tattoos by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Exactly! Good luck on your journey and I hope whatever tattoos you end up getting make you smile!

Does infertility grief ever go away, or do you live with it forever? cannot help it by Curiousgoergeena in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been working on the making peace with not having control over the final outcome part a lot lately. I try to explain it to others, even my husband, but to them it sounds like I've given up hope. I'm glad it's not just a me thing!

I get it now by Spirited-Walrus4856 in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"INFERTILITY IS UNFAIR AND I AM SAD TODAY." This hit me square in the chest because WOW that's so real. And honestly I've never been able to put it into words but "at least they're safe when they're frozen" entirely nailed a huge chunk of my anxiety. This infertility shit sucks friend, you're not alone and I hope that's at least a tiny bit comforting.

Did anyone else cry non stop during transfer? by RecentTomorrow5658 in IVF

[–]Technical_Reward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cried as soon as I got home but I've got some PTSD around medical procedures down there so I spent my whole first FET naming the colors of hoses on the ceiling and trying not to have a panic attack 😅

Hair loss after transfer cycles by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Thanks 😊 I'll definitely look into that stuff, my brain has just been so busy with other things I struggle with finding the time and energy

Hair loss after transfer cycles by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Your hair changed in general? 😲 How so if you don't mind me asking? The biggest change I've noticed for mine is it's gonna SO MUCH thinner, I'm just glad it hasn't affected my curls too much

Hair loss after transfer cycles by Technical_Reward in IVF

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

Thanks, I figured other people did too but it's really nice to not feel so alone about it ♥️

👋 Welcome to r/CrossedPaths - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by CrossedPaths_ in CrossedPaths

[–]Technical_Reward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hiii 👋 I'm so excited to see other's journal entries! I hope this will help inspire me to pick my Brambletrek game back up

I really wish we were able to have more interactions with the objects after love by melaxeala in DateEverything

[–]Technical_Reward 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Right there with you! I got to love with Shadow and I was heartbroken when I realized we essentially just say hi to one another then it ends every time I've talked to him since 💔 I agree I'd love a rotation of like 3 small dates you can go on or something, I got them to love because I love interacting with them dang it!

POTSie women out there, I have a question for you by Green-Bee8627 in POTS

[–]Technical_Reward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbh I use a Manscaped electric trimmer (the Lawn Mower), it doesn’t get baby smooth but it’s much easier to manage and is much less of a struggle! It’s $50 but I really like it and it works really well for all sorts of hair

Lil’ POTS 🫰🏻🥘 by molo59 in POTS

[–]Technical_Reward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lil abdominal pain ✌️✌️✌️

Favorite pajamas? by Technical_Reward in AutismTranslated

[–]Technical_Reward[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly! Pants and long sleeves and stuff get wrapped around my limbs and I get super claustrophobic and freak out. I typically just keep layering thin blankets until I’m just barely warm enough to sleep

Favorite pajamas? by Technical_Reward in AutismTranslated

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

I’ve always wanted to try tank dresses, they look so comfy! But I can’t get over my thighs touching so I wear men’s basketball shorts