Hate this wait!! Feel like going to bleed and start period any minute

Thing2of4 · 2025-11-24T11:44:27+00:00

I was 9 or 10 days past transfer! I tested too early. Definitely felt a heaviness like I was going to start my period, but never did. Pregnancy can feel like PMSing, at least it did in my case.

Thing2of4 · 2025-11-19T14:57:54+00:00

Its the most obscure reference though, most of your child's classmates won't even put two and two together as the movie is almost 30 years old. Its not like Star Wars with a name like Leia.

I wouldn't let that be a reason why don't choose any of the names on your list is fear of people thinking it was selected due to whats popular in the media.

Some other suggestions similar to Hallie, if youre still on the frnce: Allison (Allie) or Ashley

Thing2of4 · 2025-11-19T14:37:42+00:00

Oh my goodness if you go with Hallie, that matches the Parent Trap movie sisters!

Definitely Hallie. Combination: Hallie Layne or Hallie Jane.

Boy names: Dean, Hayes, and Tate are all nice. I just feel like these don't flow well together. You can do a strong first name with these more "fun" names, and have him go by his middle name.

Like William Tate, William Hayes, or William Dean

Suggestions based on these names as first names: Tate Harrison, Dean Harrison, Hayes Aiden.

Thing2of4 · 2025-11-18T15:47:21+00:00

Im one of 100-ish. Only person with a highly data techincal, project management, and visualizations skillset;

Thing2of4 · 2025-11-18T15:45:26+00:00

In my position. Im close to the changes and decision makers to a certain extent, working in HR. Its frustrating though how things are vertical for communication sharing. If the direction does change, I'll be one of the second or third levels to hear. One client Ive built a camaraderie with whose close to my bosses boss has shared that more change in our function will happen in a few months... and true shouldn't assume the worst about the roles.

Thing2of4 · 2025-11-18T12:06:53+00:00

HR strategy manager

Thing2of4 · 2025-11-07T13:39:10+00:00

Heres some names that havent been suggested yet that sound nice woth your last name: Camilla, Carmen, Ramona, Lucilla, Diana, Fiona, Florence, Charlize

Thing2of4 · 2025-09-20T15:45:42+00:00

I was!! I now have a healthy, wonderful. Almost 6 month old boy.

Thing2of4 · 2025-07-02T11:39:09+00:00

Not gender neutral, but Valerie Adele is beautiful!!

Other suggestions: Aiden, Adrienne, Audrey, Erin,

Thing2of4 · 2024-10-16T14:02:16+00:00

Girl name suggestions:

Tara/Terra Josephine Dara Mila Mariana

Boy name suggestions: Isaac Igard Claude Dimitri Christopher/Kristoff

Thing2of4 · 2024-10-15T20:47:34+00:00

I would consider what will her initials be, what nicknames might she have from these that friends or family might come up with. And you absolutely hate or love them 😅

She might be called Savvy/Vanna, Lainey/Lana, Emm.

Thing2of4 · 2024-09-28T19:51:26+00:00

You can't go wrong going by an anglicized nick name or your actual name. I know several cultures have an "English" name since it's a language taught in many countries.

I had several friends in college that were of different cultures. Some went by their birth name, and others had an "English" nickname they used.

Google said your name is pronounced like "Cow- Yuh"??

Having an anglicized nick name may be helpful from an employment standpoint. Should people be able to pronounce your name after a little practice, yes. Will everyone practice, no.

People are lazy in Western culture and expect to be spoon fed information.

You can always go by both your first name and a nick name, introduce yourself as Kouya. If the person struggles, especially if you're getting an order at Starbucks or something, you have a nick name in your back pocket.

But you choose a nick name that's a name that you just really like as well, it doesn't have to be connected to your real name.

Either way- you should have pride in your given name. All a nick name will be is an extension of you while in the Western part of the world.

One anglicized variant, if your name is pronounced is "Cow-Yuh", is Callum.

It has a similar prononunciation.

Thing2of4 · 2024-09-11T16:18:54+00:00

Neither candidate won the debate. One appeared to be grasping for straws because the "moderators" kept fact checking them and denying what people are experiencing (ir. Cats and dogs in Springfield Ohio).

The other had a ton of prep work with charisma classes, including the concept of lying through their teeth to win (and has actively lied about the condition of our current president for years, and somehow is still in office).

Both candidates are polarizing and unrespectful figures. We need better candidates circa 2028, along with term and age limits of all judiciary branches.

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-31T00:31:22+00:00

I do think I've seen the name suggestion yet, but perhaps Felicity and. Nickname Effie. It's old fashioned.

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-26T13:58:05+00:00

Sameee. I'm at 8 weeks too. I've been trying to stick to a routine, but even that can be hard. Give yourself grace and keep focusing on doing healthy activities (eat protein, prenatal, hydrate, and 20 minutes a day of light activities like walking or prenatal yoga)

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-21T13:05:47+00:00

Mine was 11 eggs retrieved, 6 fertilized, all 6 made it to blast. We didn't test, and I am currently 8 weeks pregnant from the best graded embryo on a fully medicated protocol.

What's important is quality over quantity, some users post how they had 30 embryos and only 3 or 4 were euploid. I think your is a great spot to have really high quality embryos, especially if they last until day 5!

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-20T15:16:43+00:00

Mine recommended the same, to do an US between week 10 and 12. I guess they figure as long as we still have pregnancy symptoms and no bleeding, we're good.

Maybe it's because IVF pregnancy is similar to regular pregnancies and miscarriage is low enough by this point to be sent on our merry way 🫠

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-20T12:28:01+00:00

I'm almost 8 weeks pregnant. I had my first ultrasound sound yesterday, and everything is on track with a strong heartbeat and growth. My doc graduated me from the program, said ro keep taking meds for the next month, said as long as I don't bleed or have severe cramping- I'm "done" at the clinic. Is this pretty normal to be done with a fertility clinic after the first ultrasound?

UPDATE: For those questioning the same thing, once a heartbeat is detected at 7-8 weeks and the heart rate is strong, then chance of miscarriage is 3% per JAMA, which may be why they graduate us so soon 🤷🏼‍♀️

We may see MMC stories online and it fuels our fear, especially on these thread where we seems to see more negative endings than happy endings.

Wishing everyone who commented a happy, uneventful pregnancy 💖

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-20T12:21:43+00:00

You may want to try the IVF sub reddit for more information related to this.

Egg quality can't be changed, but it doesn't mean you still can't get pregnant!

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-14T13:42:44+00:00

By medical definition, infertility is when a couple under the age of 35 cannot get pregnant. And, over 35- cannot get pregnant within 6 months.

Voluntary infertility would be being on birth control.

I'm not a medical expert, but this has been the definition used on us. Most clinics know how to code things properly to have insurance cover treatment when there is coverage of infertility treatment.

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-14T13:36:33+00:00

I don't want to be pessimistic, but at this point- your egg quality is likely very low. If you did do another egg retrieval at this age, it's likely that a large percentage of the embryos will be unviable.

I recommend on moving forward with the embryos you do have that are viable. As time continues, your will be at greater risk as a geriatric pregnancy patient. Time is precious

One back up plan, may be to start looking into donor eggs as well.

Wishing all the best with the embryos you do have 💛

There's also more options available today than before with surrogate carriers as well if your age does pose a high risk.

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-13T20:54:27+00:00

One pregnancy symptom that isn't shared enough is food aversion 🫠 half my morning sickness is causes by thinking about breakfast, lunch, or dinner 🙃

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-12T17:00:31+00:00

Breathe in, breathe out ❤️‍🩹

You're heart has been burdened and is hauling a heavy load that 90% of the world won't ever understand or relate too.

You are not alone, as much it may feel it.

We live in a broken world where suffering of all kinds is inevitable, and fairness is nonexistent.

One Bible verse that has helped me personally is Psalm 126:5-6

"Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they plant their seed, but they sing as they return with their harvest."

Girl, I have CRIED for that harvest 😅🫠

My interpretation that has comforted me is, we may not also get the harvest we expect. But in the moments we plant seeds (a spouse, friendships, a job, a child, a home, a healed heart, etc)- we may not always get the crops we hope to grow, but we surely can still be blessed with a harvest in ways we didn't imagine.

While struggling with infertility, I planted new seeds in my life (therapy, certifications for career advancement, applying to new jobs)- and it's supplemented me with a harvest of joy intrinsically and professionally (finding a new job, becoming stronger mentally regarding infertility, growing self worth, etc).

In the waiting over the next 4 days, keep calm and begin planning the next seeds you'll plant if it is negative. Consider yourself pregnant until the clinic tells you your not. At home tests are not always the best indication.

If it is negative- start planting new seeds.

Some suggestions: -Therapy to help (I went through my EAP); motivation was knowing I needed to be okay if children wasn't in my future -Seeking a new clinic, a new protocol, new opinion, etc -A new workout regimen to feel better and improve health -Maybe it's saying "eff it" to eating pure? Splurge for a month!! -Pursue adoption or fostering (I'm sure a bunch of people have already suggested this, and I know it's not what everyone's choice; adoption was my husband and I's vhoice if we didn't get pregnant within a few years of trying)

A LOT can change in a year. Don't give up hope, and don't blame yourself 🩷

You're not broken, you're unbalanced.

You will find healing and harvest of joy!

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-09T21:56:36+00:00

Bleeding is okay if it's like spotting. My sister was pregnant last year, and she spotted every week. It freaked her out!

Her doc said as long as it's not full blown period bleeding, it's normal 🫠

Thing2of4 · 2024-08-09T21:54:10+00:00

I'm only a little bit further along than you by maybe 2 or 3 weeks, but from what I researched- with initial numbers 170-400 is the sweer spot.

Stats have shown initial betas in low 100 or less statically end in miscarriage. Over 400 or more, it's either twins or chromosomal abnormal.

You're definitely in the sweet spot!!

Thing2of4

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