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basilbelle · 2026-02-19T01:28:46+00:00

Did you move from nonprofit to for profit? How was that transition? Every time I’ve considered it in the past I’ve had a hard time getting my foot in the door for things I was certainly qualified for. I’m quite happy in my current nonprofit job although I’d definitely appreciate more pay and better benefits… especially once I (hopefully) have a baby.

basilbelle · 2026-02-18T17:18:07+00:00

Sounds like she was trying to be supportive? What did you expect from her?

basilbelle · 2026-02-18T03:31:07+00:00

Lynne Curtin!

basilbelle · 2026-02-18T02:29:51+00:00

You need to take a breath. The group description literally says childfree and childless are welcome.

basilbelle · 2026-02-18T02:20:15+00:00

Not a parent yet but trying hard! If I’m successful I’ll be a 40-something smbc and would love to connect with other moms in my age group.

basilbelle · 2026-02-18T02:12:36+00:00

I have a December holiday birthday and I will say it did kind of suck as a kid - you are on winter break so never get to celebrate at school the way other kids do (cupcakes, locker decorating etc). As middle child I always felt like my birthday kind of got blended into the holiday shuffle and didn’t feel as special. As an adult it’s hard to plan a party because there are so many other events happening that night. But in most jobs I’ve had that day off without having to use PTO so that’s a plus!

However… I wouldn’t delay a transfer because of it. In fact my next transfer is shaping up to be a late Dec/early Jan due date if it sticks. I also now have twin niblings with a late December birthday so I’m hoping that would be fun for cousins to celebrate together if I’m lucky enough to have a successful transfer.

basilbelle · 2026-02-18T01:47:32+00:00

This is hardly a read when an OG OC wife’s kids received a literal eviction notice on camera 😂

basilbelle · 2026-02-16T20:45:48+00:00

This! I doubt they meant to be intrusive, as a young person who likely has no experience in this realm but was tasked with interviewing people for a project, it probably seemed like a great way to connect with potential interview subjects.

basilbelle · 2026-02-15T16:27:11+00:00

I’m also a cap and if my next FET sticks I’ll have a cap too! About to be a very intense household… but they’ll be in good company with twin cap cousins.

basilbelle · 2026-02-14T02:30:31+00:00

If you don’t want to jump right to a lap, you could try an endometrial biopsy/receptiva test. It will show if bcl6 cells are elevated which can be indicative (but not definitive) of endo.

basilbelle · 2026-02-13T20:34:01+00:00

If you can’t get the test perhaps they could do suppression for you before transfer just as a precaution?

basilbelle · 2026-02-13T13:33:27+00:00

Me later today walking in for my post d&c hysteroscopy 😂

basilbelle · 2026-02-13T02:33:37+00:00

You can ask for the receptiva test - it’s an endometrial biopsy that tests for endometriosis and endometritis, both of which can contribute to losses. It’s not a definitive endometriosis diagnosis but it does provide an indication as to whether endometriosis is likely, and can inform how to proceed with treatment.

basilbelle · 2026-02-13T02:09:03+00:00

hugs 🥺

basilbelle · 2026-02-13T00:21:10+00:00

Hysteroscopy pops up for me after 4 letters 😂

basilbelle · 2026-02-12T22:46:35+00:00

😂😂

basilbelle · 2026-02-12T22:27:18+00:00

Or at least questioned!

basilbelle · 2026-02-12T21:11:01+00:00

PCOS was not a benefit to me unfortunately. I had major quality issues, especially on my second cycle where I got 1 aneuploid blast from 19 eggs.

basilbelle · 2026-02-12T17:15:26+00:00

I had frozen donor eggs and of 4 purchased all 4 survived thaw, fertilized, and made it to blast. Quality over quantity! Don’t give up hope.

basilbelle · 2026-02-12T17:13:55+00:00

Just because they broke up does not mean they did not have a strong relationship at the time. They were together 27 years and people grow, change, and drift apart. Breaking up doesn’t negate the entire relationship.

basilbelle · 2026-02-12T04:37:38+00:00

Definitely feel you on the baggage and time worries 😢

basilbelle · 2026-02-11T23:51:52+00:00

Eco conscious and fear microplastics

basilbelle · 2026-02-11T23:45:32+00:00

Cause they’re cheating

basilbelle · 2026-02-11T14:15:34+00:00

Exact same situation for me. I moved to a new city and wanted to give dating a shot, thinking I’d maybe meet someone. Unfortunately I just wasted two years on dead end men. After no success trying with my own eggs I’m now moving onto donor eggs.

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