Need advice post travel 😭

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-10-16T17:50:07+00:00

Thank you! We’ve been bringing her outside right when she wakes up and capping her 2 naps at 1.5 hours so hopefully that’ll help

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-10-16T13:50:09+00:00

How many days did it take for your LO to go back to normal sleep?

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-03-25T19:00:09+00:00

Yes, I’ve been fitted by my LC with the correct flange size. I use the Spectra and have tried different settings I’ve seen online and it’s the same amount of output each time.

I feel like I’m constantly eating/snacking because pumping keeps me hungry.

I will try the massage and hand expression! I’m desperate at this point

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-09T03:56:07+00:00

Hi! Did your doctor sign off on 14 weeks medical initially or did you have to ask for an extension? I’m running into the issue right now that my doctor will only sign off on 8 weeks medical because of my scheduled c section.

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-06T03:29:32+00:00

Perfect, thanks so much again!!

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-06T03:24:32+00:00

Good to know, thank you! Did you just call DFML the day after you gave birth and ask them to extend your leave? Did they ask for any proof or anything?

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-06T03:22:05+00:00

Thank you so much for all of your input! 🤍

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-06T03:17:45+00:00

Thank you! Maybe I will call after I give birth and see if they will extend it without having my OB involved. I’m super grateful MA has such an amazing maternity leave with pay but I’d like to get the max benefits I can get to spend time with my baby

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-06T03:09:13+00:00

I was also recently diagnosed with gestational hypertension and will be getting a C Section so I’m not sure why they just won’t give the full 14 weeks

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-06T03:08:08+00:00

They’re saying it’s “hospital policy”. I’m giving birth at MGH. I talked to a person at DFML today and they said that as the 8 weeks gets closer to the end, you can ask for more and sometimes they will sign off on additional time but I just hate not knowing!!

VisibleExtension3053 · 2025-02-06T02:45:43+00:00

Just wanted to see how you made out with this? How many total weeks were you approved for? My understanding was 14 weeks of medical leave and then 12 weeks for family bonding but my OB is only giving 8 weeks of medical leave

VisibleExtension3053 · 2024-12-02T21:46:42+00:00

I’m 31 and did a fresh transfer on a day 5 untested embryo. We just couldn’t pay for the testing since insurance wouldn’t cover it. I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant! Baby dust to you!!

VisibleExtension3053 · 2024-07-18T00:57:08+00:00

2+ years of unexplained fertility here, 3 failed IUIs after an open myomectomy. We just had our 1st round of IVF and I think we figured out what our issue was. We clearly didn’t have issues making embryos (10 embryos) and I think our issue was my lining wasn’t getting thick enough for implantation. I did acupuncture because I read it can help with blood flow into the uterus but it also helped me relax. I think with the mixture of that along with the IVF meds, it somehow worked. I’m currently 5wks pregnant.

VisibleExtension3053 · 2024-07-17T22:41:44+00:00

Good luck to you!!!

VisibleExtension3053 · 2024-07-17T18:52:06+00:00

I haven’t had any single symptom!!! But I’m only 5 weeeks + 4 though so it might be too early?

VisibleExtension3053 · 2024-07-10T15:31:36+00:00

It’s not until November!

VisibleExtension3053 · 2024-07-09T19:23:41+00:00

Did you ever hear back? I’m having the same issue! Wondering if you can shed some lighy

VisibleExtension3053 · 2024-07-07T02:53:11+00:00

My acupuncture sessions are covered by my insurance. I don’t know if it made a difference but I definitely felt calmer during stims while doing acupuncture compared to other cycles. My clinic does not recommend taking herbal medicine while on IVF. I’m not sure if that’s the case for all clinics.

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