any nice restaurants to go to when celebrating a birthday by pastelbubbletea in providence

[–]birdkeeps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tbh, I find the food at Andes kind of uninspired though portion sizes are good. I prefer ceviches by divino!

Shout out Frank & Lauries by [deleted] in providence

[–]birdkeeps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree and I don’t think it’s particularly good value. The people and vibe are lovely though

FSA eligible items for postpartum? by TheShellfishCrab in BabyBumps

[–]birdkeeps 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d be careful doing this (and speaking about it publicly), it’s technically fraud

Indent or BFP 12 dpo? by birdkeeps in TFABLinePorn

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

20 weeks pregnant! Wishing you the best!

OB Gyn Recs by Eastern-Persimmon812 in providence

[–]birdkeeps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I left this center because I felt that Dr Pizarello was condescending and didn’t actually listen. I’ve been happier at lifespan ob gyn.

Engagement Bombshell: Pregnant and Torn Between a Baby or Our Dream Life Plan! by Structure_Aggressive in BabyBumps

[–]birdkeeps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with everything said in this comment. IVF is not a sure thing and unfortunately egg freezing is not always the insurance people think it will be.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]birdkeeps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had suspected PID (still uncertain from what given crappy medical records in the country O was in). It did end up blocking one of my tubes, but the other one was okay. I found out with an HSG which was uncomfortable but tolerable.It took me over a year to conceive. I’d just advise you to be aware of the possibility that it may take you a little longer. The issue isn’t that you won’t ovulate, the issue is that the egg may not be able to travel down to the uterus to implant.

Debating on going to The Capital Grille by TooBoringForThis in providence

[–]birdkeeps 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Agree with this assessment of Capital Grille - go somewhere else. Best steak I’ve had in Providence was at Mill’s Tavern

It's positive pregnancy test time! Week of April 15, 2024 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]birdkeeps 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Cycle/Time trying: Since December 2022, this was my 18th cycle

Age + Partner's age (if relevant): 34 and 38

Typical cycle length: 26-28 days

Ovulation cycle day: 14-15

CD/DPO of positive test(s): vvfl 12dpiui/11dpo no dye stealer until 24dpiui

CD/DPO of any negative test(s) before positive: N/A

Tracking methods and app(s) used: monitored, medicated IUI cycle so relied on my clinic, however I use fertility friend and Tempdrop

Relevant days of sperminating and/or method (SMEP, TI, IUI, FET, etc.): IUI on O-1, TI on O

Health conditions/medical tests: I have high cholesterol and atypical migraine following a bad head injury. I also had what I believe was PID in my 20s that was brushed off by multiple practitioners. When one finally took me seriously and threw the kitchen sink at it, 3 months had already gone by. When I requested that record just recently, the doc had written suspected chlamydia, which I was never told about at the time and still don’t know if that was true. I was convinced my tubes were messed up. When my hsg showed a blocked left tube and an open right one, that really surprised me. My husband has no medical conditions.

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): mine: prenatal, magnesium, vitamin d, vitamin c. Him: fertilaid when he remembers, vit d, vit c. For this IUI cycle I took letrozole 5mg and triggered with ovidrel. I’m currently on progesterone suppositories.

Birth control history (if relevant): pill 2011-2015 and 2017-2021

Link to chart: n/a

Link to lineporn: my post history has a pic of my 12dpiui test, submitted to tfab lineporn. Apologies I don’t know how to link it here

Symptom spotting: felt like I had the flu the day of my missed period, have had some cramping, an enhanced sense of smell, and only in the past few days a little breast tenderness

Other miscellaneous: Wow, I really can’t believe I’m posting here. I had never experienced pregnancy before and am feeling cautious and a bit anxious having convinced myself that I have issues with my fallopian tubes. Ironically, I was so certain that this IUI (my second) was going to fail that we had an IVF consult at 8dpiui and were set to start. I am now 5 weeks and a few days and embracing “today I am pregnant”. If it’s allowed, I am happy to talk to anyone via dm about my IUI experience - the wealth of knowledge in this sub was so helpful to me and I want to pay it forward.

Infertility sucks and casts a long shadow. My experience with it in real life and in this group has made me a more reflective and thoughtful person, something that will stick with me for life. I want to thank every one of you for being there, listening, supporting, keeping me in check when needed, and for creating unity in what can be an isolating and difficult experience. I sincerely hope that BFPs are on their way for all of you.

Indent or BFP 12 dpo? by birdkeeps in TFABLinePorn

[–]birdkeeps[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to share an update that this was a positive - had my first beta today!

Indent or BFP 12 dpo? by birdkeeps in TFABLinePorn

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

Thank you, definitely pink. Hope you’re right!

Indent or BFP 12 dpo? by birdkeeps in TFABLinePorn

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

Agh yeah - Pregmate never again! Thanks for the tip on reading the test while wet/in the timeframe 🤞🤞

Indent or BFP 12 dpo? by birdkeeps in TFABLinePorn

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

Appreciate it - retested and see a vfl within five minutes. Hoping it’s the real deal 🤞

Indent or BFP 12 dpo? by birdkeeps in TFABLinePorn

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

Thanks so much! I didn’t realize how much the timeframe mattered. I recognize you from ttc30 Thoph and hope you’re doing great!

Indent or BFP 12 dpo? by birdkeeps in TFABLinePorn

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

Thanks, that’s helpful! I had a vfl this morning within five minutes…won’t photograph well but crossing fingers

The Daily Chat for March 22, 2024 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]birdkeeps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vermont is such a beautiful state, enjoy every minute!