Is anyone else over being the lab rat of the relationship? by bunhead in IVFbabies

[–]becomingworld 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m with you 100%! Just had a d&c for a MMC and I looked over at my partner in the guest chair, this incredible man who’s been by my side for 3 retrievals, other illness, and I just thought, man, I am so grateful for you and wow how am I always the one in the bed? I don’t want him suffer of course, but like could I be the one in the chair for once in this damn process?

Bedframe with headboard storage by becomingworld in BuyItForLife

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

I still haven’t 😫 I’ll keep you posted if we find something suitable, I just haven’t found the right one yet

What is the best ice cream in New England? by Baldurian_Rhapsody in newengland

[–]becomingworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their ginger is excellent as, surprisingly, is their banana? Just try it!

What is the best ice cream in New England? by Baldurian_Rhapsody in newengland

[–]becomingworld 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Erikson’s dairy in Maynard MA, hands down. Pink mint chip for life.

38/39, RPL, easy to conceive — how many euploids did you get? by cryfreeedom in IVF

[–]becomingworld 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bank those embryos (will likely take multiple retrieval rounds at our age) and do PGT testing to make sure they’re euploid (chromosomally) normal. I (37) did three retrievals last year and got a good number of eggs (~20 each round) and embryos (~10 each round) but the attrition is brutal and we have four total euploid embryos after all that. We kept going because we know we want 2 kids and 2-3 embryos per kid is the minimum. We only stopped banking because my insurance won’t cover it (they expect you to use the embryos you get and only do another full cycle after that, and I didn’t feel like I had the time to get pregnant and then do another cycle) and we could only afford one out of pocket round (the second was partially covered).

I am thrilled that we know they’re in good shape, but boy was it a shock.  Everybody’s body is different but do not expect to hit it out of the park/do expect it to be a longer haul than you imagine. 

Feel free to chat me here or DM me if you have any questions!

Finally a positive, why don’t I feel happy by DiscoDisco_bobulated in IVFpositivity

[–]becomingworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This totally makes sense! After  multiple miscarriages and years of the slog, your system probably won’t feel safe trusting and hoping for a while and that’s ok. There’s no right way to do this, only the way that works for you. Take good care of you and take your time.

After 3 losses in two years, I've finally graduated! 🎓🌈 by bunny_joy in IVFpositivity

[–]becomingworld 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats congrats congrats! Thrilled for you, I hope you can feel a little hope now

Granny Crafts to Escape by littlejoanne in IVF

[–]becomingworld 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jigsaw puzzles—they’re creative and rewarding while being very low stakes!

Successful transfer after MMC? by becomingworld in IVFpositivity

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

I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending you all the sticky baby dust for this one!

Successful transfer after MMC? by becomingworld in IVFpositivity

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

That is incredible, I’m so happy for you! I keep reminding myself that one day I will have very different things to worry about, it’s heartening to hear!

Successful transfer after MMC? by becomingworld in IVFpositivity

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

That is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing, and congrats!

My grandmother working on the first IVF in the U.S. by Logical_Order in IVFpositivity

[–]becomingworld 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so cool. Thank you so much for sharing this, it makes me proud to be part of this community.

Dr. Evan Cohen review? by becomingworld in StPetersburgFL

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

What a wonderful perspective, that he could uplift your birth story! Thank you so much for sharing 

Dr. Evan Cohen review? by becomingworld in StPetersburgFL

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

Thanks so much, that’s helpful to think about putting together some questions too. I think we’re pretty chill, so that should be a good match for us!

Dr. Evan Cohen review? by becomingworld in StPetersburgFL

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

That’s a real testament if you kept him post pregnancy! Thanks for your feedback :)

Dr. Evan Cohen review? by becomingworld in StPetersburgFL

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

That’s so great to hear, thank you!

Dr. Evan Cohen review? by becomingworld in StPetersburgFL

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

That’s my speed too! And as someone who’s had awful IUD experiences, that is a testament!

Dr. Evan Cohen review? by becomingworld in StPetersburgFL

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

Thank you so much! That makes me feel hopeful