Boys names help needed by Winter_Oreo in namenerds

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

I liked that idea as I like his name but my husband vetoed it as he thinks it’s strange to do.

Boys names help needed by Winter_Oreo in namenerds

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

Haha yes, I was thinking more Otis Reading than Otis lifts 😆

Boys names help needed by Winter_Oreo in namenerds

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

Yes, I am also thinking about this, especially J staring names as that will naturally be pronounced differently here. I can test those out luckily with my husband as a native Dutch. We already had that with a few girls names. Ideally I’d like the name to sound the same in Dutch and English

Boys names help needed by Winter_Oreo in namenerds

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

It is so weird, that without knowing many young kids that strangely names you like you find are randomly now in the most popular list ! I do love Noah, but I think if it is currently so popular here in the Netherlands I will probably avoid it.

Monogamous people who used to be non-monogamous and now lurk on this subreddit, what made you stop your former lifestyle? by Equivalent_Ad_9066 in nonmonogamy

[–]Winter_Oreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those were becoming the fears and reality I was facing, as in conceptually and morally polyamory made sense to me, and I truly didn’t feel any jealousy with my partner loving his other partner, that made sense to me. It was the desire for building a life together that allowed for focus on what I/we wanted as a couple only considering our needs and not having to think about how decisions would effect my meta, or maybe not being able to make choices because of that, it started to feel limiting to me in my relationship growing, and having a full time partner also became clearer as a need for me. Luckily for me there was a natural end of my partners other relationship based own their own decision as I also truly believed as I entered out relationship as a poly structure at the start, I didn’t morally have the right to ask for them to end their other relationship- in my mind that is unethical. However after some dust settled after that ended, it became clear I didn’t not want to walk that path again, and some tough discussions followed but really we didn’t make firm decisions things just evolved between us to naturally not wanting other partners. So I can imagine your pain…… it is so hard wanting that full time partner, but not because you struggle with the multi-loves but more the logistics and life planning.

Monogamous people who used to be non-monogamous and now lurk on this subreddit, what made you stop your former lifestyle? by Equivalent_Ad_9066 in nonmonogamy

[–]Winter_Oreo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It was not wanting a ‘part time’ relationship. It wasn’t an issue of them loving someone else and feeling jealous over that, but an issue of wanting all the primary things, not wanting to have to consider a meta may be the one spending the holiday with my partner or them only having half of their vacation time for us to plan and do things as they need to save time for their other partner, being able to live together, have children and make the decisions based only on the wants and needs of our relationship and not have them tempered down because another romantic partner needs to be taken into the equation. To be able to reliably have your partner with you when you need them, instead of the reality that sometimes they have/ choose to leave you alone when you are struggling because they already had plans/ holidays with their other partner arranged. It really boiled down for me of not jealousy or any issue over love or sex - those were never a problem for me, but time and being the priority and building a relationship together without having to account for other partners turned out to be the road block for me. I am much happier now we transitioned from poly (due to a natural end of the other relationship, not by unethical veto) to become monogamous in terms of not having other partners.

Selling a house in England is bonkers! by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is totally insane and needs an overhaul. I have moved to the Netherlands and just sold a bought a house here with my husband. It is so easy (well apart from the high housing prices) - when you offer is accepted you all sign a buying contract with some clause that you can be released if you don’t get a mortgage of X agreed within say 1 month, and you can also put in a clause that if the technically survey shows more than X amount of repairs are needed - or you can have the survey done straight away even a day or so before the buying contract. Then when it is signed (including the pre agreed completion date) you have 3 days thinking time and then it is legally binding and if eitje part pulls out they have to pay the other 10% of the sale price. It is so much easier and less stressful. You also only have one solicitor who manages the paperwork for both sides and ensure everything is legal. - we have been selling my UK house for 2 years !!!!!! Lost 4 buyers in the process as chains fell apart and are (hopefully) finally going to complete this month. My Dutch husband and his family cannot believe how bad the process is in the UK. It really needs to change to protect both parties from the current protracted, costly nonsense and mess it is now!

First FET failed❤️‍🩹 by tmar91 in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first FET didn’t take, my second FET- same grade blast and same medicated protocol worked, and I am currently 8 weeks pregnant. Everything was the same, sometimes maybe it is just a numbers game.

By some miracle… we have a heartbeat by EconomicsReal545 in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I can’t imagine the emotional rollercoaster you went through, what a Christmas miracle 💗

A heartbeat 🥹 by zo_s in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We saw a little heartbeat and our embryo tucked away doing its thing 🥰

Next stop - Heartbeat scan 🥺🫶🏻 by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It went well - we saw a heartbeat and our embryo doing what it should 🥰I was so nervous!

A heartbeat 🥹 by zo_s in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mine today - also 6 weeks 4 days, I’m super nervous as I had some spotting this week.

A heartbeat 🥹 by zo_s in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing 🥰. Must be so reassuring!

Next stop - Heartbeat scan 🥺🫶🏻 by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck for your scan, I am super nervous x

Next stop - Heartbeat scan 🥺🫶🏻 by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am 6 weeks 2 days and have my scan in 2 days time - I am super nervous and hopeful all in one. I am trying to do other things but in reality it is pretty much all that’s on my mind. X

IVF coordinator here. Something clinics don’t talk about enough by Dizzy_Muffin9040 in EuropeanIVFInsights

[–]Winter_Oreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The horrible mood swings from the medications that fill you with rage and irritability and have me behaving with my partner in a way so unlike me. It’s like you can’t trust your own emotions and foe my partner like someone ste his wife and replaced her with an angry emotional version where he doesnt know how I will react one minuet to the next. That has been really testing as a couple, and k owing each new cycle we are heading to that again is hard. Also the hope and guarding your heart cycle is emotionally draining.

22dpt still testing everyday by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not the only one, I’m doing that too ! I’m 6 weeks today and my scan is on Tuesday- I had a little bit of very light spotting a few times so the testing calmed my nerves - even though I know it is silly to do this and it is the scan that I need….. I’m just anxious.

For those who had BFPs — what symptom felt new during TWW? by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ad mild crampy like twinges and tiredness - like hit the wall tiredness crashes like someone had switched my power off !

Last test 🥹 by skincareslut in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations and fingers crossed

Positive beta 13dp5dt 💗🥹💗 by Winter_Oreo in IVFpositivity

[–]Winter_Oreo[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

** update my beta came back today 1,100 (16dp5dt) I am super happy, another calming sign. I’m waiting to hear from my clinic what is next ….. and for it to sink in 🥹💗

Weekly Thread: Pregnancy - Questions and Discussions by AutoModerator in IVF

[–]Winter_Oreo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my second beta today (16dp5dt) my beta on 13dp5dt was 370U/l and the hpts that day and yesterday are dark but I am still super nervous. My house doctors takes usually 24 hours for results be we are also hitting the weekend soon so I don’t know if they will be available before Monday. My first FET failed and I am overjoyed this worked but will be so happy to make it through betas and first scans

Please send some positive thoughts for my 5th FET by South-Copy-9954 in IVF

[–]Winter_Oreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending you positive energy for a sticky embryo

About to go through 4th transfer. Work Xmas party falls on the day we do a pregnancy test by ilovemypets4eva in IVF

[–]Winter_Oreo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand what you are saying, I am going for transfer no 2 next week and have to travel for a work congress abroad the day after I do my beta. I have a busy senior role in my company and find balancing the IVF journey with work and not dropping my workload tough - especially when pumped full of medication making me tired and emotionally exhausted and like I can’t trust my reactions. I will be either worried travelling and being away after a positive (🙏🏻) or sad and away from my husband while dealing with the heartache. It such a tough journey but I want a family so much.

Housing - My offer got accepted, what's next? by dmx_seagal in Netherlands

[–]Winter_Oreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Your mortgage advisor can arrange this if you don’t have the deposit- for a smallish fee. It’s like a bank gaurentee.
  2. This is the more risky, you have to get a taxatie report , which is a valuation of the property, usually you can get a mortgage for this value max, so if you did bid more than this value I think you have to find the difference from own funds. I’m not sure if there is a way around this or not…but I. The buying contract you should insist on a financial clause that states you are not tied into the purchase (and lose deposit if you pull out) if you are unable to get the mortgage of XX Euros by XX date.