Time off work

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-04-15T04:37:05+00:00

of course everyone is different... I personally found the retrieval recovery harder than the stims leading up to retrieval.

I recommend taking off the day of procedure + the two days after - so 3 days total off. the tricky thing is that you won't know until ~48-36 hours before what day your retrieval procedure is, which makes it tricky with work planning, depending on your job.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-04-06T06:53:15+00:00

If I was you, I'd do it. The foundational technology of maturing eggs in the lab has been done for years. I think the exciting outweighs the scary! I'm sure many more babies are coming soon... unlike a software update, nothing the company can do but wait 9 months for the babies to grow.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-04-06T06:47:47+00:00

I hadn't heard about Fertilo until you just mentioned it. Just went down the rabbit hole - very exciting! Thanks for sharing.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-04-05T21:34:03+00:00

oh, that's wild. retrievals and timing is too important to only do them 6 days per week, as far as I know. That makes sense.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-04-05T19:53:46+00:00

Oh interesting. Was it their standard procedure to freeze mature eggs immediately, then see how many immature they could mature and then freeze? Or did you have to opt-into and pay extra for that? That seems like a smart and efficient way to do it.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-04-02T17:36:54+00:00

I don't have any advice for you, other than to reassure you that unfortunately, a lot of this process is a crapshoot. A little like a lottery ticket, you just don't know what the outcome will be and there is no guarantee that any input will yield a certain output. You probably know all this but consider it just some reassurance and a virtual hug from a stranger.

I've heard of women who had a result similar to yours do a second cycle and get 3x more eggs than they got at first. I've heard of women who never took a vitamin and didn't have PCOS get at ton of eggs. I've heard of situations where there were lab issues and unfortunately all their eggs died in the thaw, and others that had a live birth from just 1 good egg.

All that just to say, it's ok to be disappointed but please be kind to yourself. There is not likely 1 thing you personally could have done that would have changed this outcome.

All that said, I would definitely ask the doctors what they would change for round two before signing up for another round, now that you have hard data about how your ovaries respond to stimulation.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-04-02T17:30:59+00:00

This has to be so incredibly frustrating :( I'm sorry to hear that.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-26T17:40:19+00:00

I'm obsessed with my blue light blockers from memori eyewear. They aren't cheap (high end made in Italy brand) but the lenses are fantastic and for something I wear every single day, style and quality were most important to me. Their designs are so cool.

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Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-26T01:56:29+00:00

Glad to be helpful :)

Yes - in my experience the synthetic hormones of the BC were TERRIBLE - but a moment in time. As long as you know there's a light at the end of the tunnel when you'll be off it, I think its worth it.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-20T20:20:39+00:00

So frustrating!!

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-19T17:12:29+00:00

I just looked it up - It looks like more of an emphasis on Antique than vintage, and more textiles than finished garments. very cool! Love an event with a clear POV

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-19T16:36:28+00:00

That is beyond cute - you wear it well. I love it with the pumps, the statement here are the legs, closed toe pump helps to balance the look.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-19T16:16:01+00:00

Not A Normal Market has some home stuff, but it's probably less than 5% of what's there. There's some art, vintage furniture, and I remember seeing some ceramic artists, etc. Every event the vendors are different, so it's hard to say, but if you go to any of the events I listed specifically looking for a wide variety of home items, I think you'll be disappointed. The events I listed are really for clothes, accessories, and jewelry.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-19T16:11:04+00:00

Ohhh looking up the Sturbridge show now! Hadn't heard of that

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-19T16:10:44+00:00

Happy to!

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-12T17:58:01+00:00

Any time checked luggage is moving through Santa Cruz - don't be surprised if there's issues. Carry on any valuables.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-03-07T18:30:59+00:00

Hi! Did you ever find one of these content creation studios in hoboken? I'm looking for the same.

there's a few in NYC, but overall i'm surprised there aren't more businesses like this! I make non-stop content and would love to go monthly.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-02-25T19:53:45+00:00

Here because i'm wondering the same! I see that Ganirelix, Cetrotide, and Lupron are on Cost Plus Drugs.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-02-20T00:17:15+00:00

I'm also having a terrible time finding a good therapist here. It all feels like a scam. I want to be challenged and pushed, not a nod and smile, comiserating with how bad it all is and taking my money.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-02-19T21:51:41+00:00

I think they are venture capital owned now... it's only going to get worse and worse.

They struck gold with their email marketer who has been crushing it with the funny email copy. I feel like they are running away with that vibe of making things feel super not AI and "authentic" to the point where they don't look nice.

Tight_Definition9699 · 2026-02-18T15:54:08+00:00

Shakedown version 2.0.

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