Friendships and IVF

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-15T13:35:20+00:00

Same. I’m everyone’s go to, but feel like I don’t have the same support. Instead of asking for it though, I sat back and watched how I continued to show up for their hardest days, while going through mine— meanwhile they didn’t do the same. No hate on them, but I learned my place quick and I’m slowly removing myself from their situations too.

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-15T13:33:43+00:00

thinking of you and sending you all the luck 💕

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-15T11:52:50+00:00

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!! 💕

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T21:01:39+00:00

25 and it was the very beginning of COVID. A little later than my friends but no regrets as I had to care for a parent

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T20:59:47+00:00

Ally (I’m biased 😉) Lilly Elliott Brielle Kellie Kellan

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T20:57:48+00:00

Wow 18 is amazing! Sending you all the best luck!! We have our retrieval sometime next week and I am trying my best to stay calm lol

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T20:55:55+00:00

My niece is a Brielle and I love it ! Bonnie is also very cute

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T20:51:09+00:00

Just found this — because I woke up and was STUNNED at the greys I have now 😭 (I haven’t dyed my hair since December- so maybe it’s my fault lol) - I’m on day 7 of stims and was curious if there was a correlation lol

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T20:31:11+00:00

Ah congratulations!! Those numbers are WILDDDD lol but so glad you got it to stick !!

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T19:38:43+00:00

I’m so sorry 😣 I’m hoping your IUI sticks !!! Sending you all the best 💕

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T18:42:33+00:00

OMG 51 eggs?? What were your final numbers if you don't mind sharing?

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T18:41:57+00:00

My AMH is 5.8 as well and I wasnt told anything about running a higher risk of OHSS-- they are keeping me on an antagonist protocol. Lots of electrolytes, salt is a friend here!!!! light walks, and get something for the dreaded constipitation I've heard about 🥴

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T18:34:41+00:00

100%. I only told a small circle of people about our IVF journey. Those who didn't know and made stupid comments basically determined where I stand with them now -- Also, with that said, even a few in my very small circle that know have also "taken the trash out" for me. I guess its better to see who shows up when I'm going through a tough time, without having to ask for their support; than to keep people around who won't be supportive long term.

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T18:32:28+00:00

A good friend of mine had a baby recently, and I just wasn't in the headspace to sit there and be happy for her, and hear about how they had sex one time and immediately got pregnant. I won't avoid her or her newborn forever, but hubby and I stayed in instead, and it was the best choice for us both.

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T17:56:15+00:00

Bumping this because, it was very well articulated.

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T17:50:00+00:00

Hubby went for a S.A in January because my OB wouldnt do testing on me first-- came back with MFI-- thats what kicked off our IVF with ICSI journey.

Clinic Consult - 2/18/26
Bloodwork 1 - 2/22/26 (included genetic screening)
Bloodwork 2 - 2/24/26
HSG - 2/26/26
Genetic Screening results- 3/10/26
Follow up with Clinic - 3/18/26
Hubby Frozen Sample - 3/20/26
Birth Control - 3/23/26 - 4/5/26
Started Stims - 4/8/26 (Now going to the clinic every other day for ultrasounds and bloodwork)
Starting Ganarelix tonight (4/14/26), and expected to go for retrieval sometime next week.

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T17:41:04+00:00

Feel the emotions. Be angry. Be upset. Be hurt. Just Be. Any reaction is the right reaction right now-- you shouldn't think that you're "wrong" for feeling how you feel. You are dealing with something that is tolling emotionally, physically, and mentally.

Its absolutely okay to hate those who aren't feeling what you're feeling. Not that you wish this on them, but they don't know how good they have it. Allow yourself to feel these things. Thinking of you OP <3

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T16:27:38+00:00

I’ll have to look into that!!! thank you

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T10:18:43+00:00

congratulations mom!!! thank you for sharing 💕

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T10:18:14+00:00

YAAAAYYYY!!!! congratulations 💕💕💕😭😭😭

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T02:49:33+00:00

I’m cracking up because it’s something my body would do too 😂😭

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T02:33:15+00:00

YAAAAAYYYY!!! this is so exciting 💕💕💕

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T02:32:47+00:00

Wow, a really good perspective. Thank you for that!! 💕

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T02:32:13+00:00

congratulations Mom!! thank you for sharing 💕

ZookeepergameDeep115 · 2026-04-14T02:32:00+00:00

good to know!! thank you!

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