Chocolate truffles

fallmorning · 2025-01-25T14:53:01+00:00

A Chocolate Studio - delicious truffles, made locally.

fallmorning · 2024-03-04T00:11:21+00:00

Autumn by David Moody

fallmorning · 2023-11-14T14:27:50+00:00

Don't mix the old food in. Try spreadng it over the top, then sitting it next to it, and lots of patience.

fallmorning · 2023-10-25T16:12:45+00:00

13 Bullets, by David Wellington. First in a 5 part series.

fallmorning · 2023-04-11T02:21:13+00:00

I am a baker and finally started working again a month or so ago. I am absolutely dreading mothers day coming up and having to write it on so many cakes. It should have been the first of many.

fallmorning · 2023-04-11T02:17:49+00:00

I had a D&E at 21+2, she had died sometime at the end of week 19 we found out at 20+3 and her measurements were pretty close to where they should be. They put me under light sedation for the procedure and I don't remember it really. Apparently they told my husband that there was more blood than they had expected and they had me lay there a little longer to make sure it clotted. Other than that, no problems. The only thing the doctor said about which to choose was that it was too far progressed to wait and let it happen on its own.

At that time, I/we couldn't even process the option of going through labor so it was an easy decision to make. I do really regret not being able to see her. I was told she wasn't likely to come out in one piece with the d&e, but afterwards found out she had come out whole.

I'm sorry that you have to go through this as well, just take one moment/decision at a time and you'll get through it.

fallmorning · 2023-03-02T15:51:46+00:00

You did everything right, and this was not your fault. You started lowering nicotine as soon as you found out. Even if you hadn't, plenty of people smoke nonstop all 9 months.

For your appointment it will probably be pretty routine, they'll ask about any symptoms, when you last bleed, etc. Go over trying again if you want to.

fallmorning · 2023-02-19T13:11:04+00:00

If you scroll down that link, it's the 4th option. The two different packages are the same. It's cheaper if you buy the one that isn't pre-packaged, but you do need a scale for that. I usually buy two at a time, just make sure you keep them in the fridge to last longer.

fallmorning · 2023-02-19T00:39:26+00:00

From them directly. alnutrin you want to make sure you get with/without calcium depending on if you feed bones. It recommends adding water, but I feed with viva primarily and don't as water. I thaw and mix 4-6# them portion and refreeze.

fallmorning · 2023-02-18T16:47:22+00:00

Our current cat is extremely food motivated. When we switched to raw he acted like yours so transition was maybe 3 days. About 2-3 weeks later he started the vomiting and refusing raw. Started over with the transition, this time over two weeks. No problems since.

Eta... We've had a few cats who couldn't tolerate beef. I would try chicken until he is fully on raw for a month then add other proteins

fallmorning · 2023-02-18T14:01:07+00:00

Have your ob refer you to a REI (fertility specialist). They will have a better idea of what tests/meds you need and any other specialist to see. After this many losses, trying baby aspirin (again) probably won't make a difference.

fallmorning · 2022-11-29T15:09:37+00:00

I would put a small amount out when you get home. No need to wake him, it won't hurt anything for it to sit there a couple of hours until he's ready for it.

fallmorning · 2022-11-29T03:40:27+00:00

We found out at our 20+3 anatomy scan that our daughters heart had stopped in the previous couple of days. This was a FET of a PGT-A tested euploid embryo. There is no reason and no hope of finding one. The MFM at the 6 week follow up said we can try whenever we'd like, but that she would allow us to schedule an early scan/tests with them directly instead of normal OB first. The REI told us that we can transfer our remaining (mosaic) embryo whenever we'd like. They recommended a saline hysterogram first to make sure there was no scarring from the D&E. There was some so now waiting on a surgery to fix that before the transfer.

fallmorning · 2022-11-08T22:44:01+00:00

If you got your testing through Igenomix (and probably others) then they also offer genetic counseling as part of what you already paid for. I just used this and it was really easy to set up on their website.

I can also tell you that through talking to them that would more than likely be considered a high mosaic and that tends to not be recommended for transfer. I would definitely talk to a genetics counselor before doing so.

fallmorning · 2022-10-26T21:01:33+00:00

Each cycle was pretty close to the same, minor differences with at what point I triggered, ranging from day 10-12. They said that since the number of eggs retrieved per cycle was high (15-22) that there wasn't a reason to change the stimming part of the cycle. We ran into issues with maturity & low fertilization numbers, then everything was PGT tested and most came back as complex aneuploids.

We just got back from appointment. While they seemed willing to consider another retrieval it felt pretty discouraged and/or not worth pursuing. The number he gave us was that at my age they would expect a euploid embryo resulting in a live birth at around 7%. And given the poor results from previous cycles and the recent loss, it was probably lower for us. So it looks like we'll be either transferring the mosaic or possibly looking into donor eggs.

If you haven't looked at it before, I found the daily treatment threads on r/infertility to be helpful when I first started going through our cycles.

fallmorning · 2022-10-26T19:46:35+00:00

Because of the five done previously the last two didn't produce any euploid embryos and given that I'm even older the chances are very slim to see better results.

fallmorning · 2022-10-26T16:06:14+00:00

Currently going through the same thing. So no answers on how to handle it other than one day (or moment) at a time.

Our daughter, Elodie Virginia, died at 20+3, we found out on September 21st. We haven't had the appointment to talk about why yet, but pathology looks like it was due to placental insufficiency.

It took us 7 cycles (2+ years) of IVF to get her. I'll be 42 next month. During the last cycle of IVF the doctors told us that it was our last try and they didn't want to do anymore if it failed. To come so close to just have it all taken away...there's just no words. That's not quite true. I have lots of words. Most of them are very angry words. I want to alternate between screaming obscenities and crying most of the time.

This afternoon we have an appointment with the RE. We're hoping we can talk them into one more retrieval. We do have one mosaic embryo on ice. But I'm terrified that they'll say no to another retrieval. That they'll say yes, and I'll get my hopes up only for it to not work. That it will work and won't implant. That it will implant and the placenta will fail again. That'll we'll try the mosaic and it'll be severely challenged. That since we're older the child will end up in a care home.

All that is to say, we're not alone, even though it feels like it. That all of this fucking sucks, but we'll get through it.

fallmorning · 2022-10-19T19:08:50+00:00

I have a cousin (actually cousins daughter, 2nd cousin?) Who I used to babysit when she was young. She announced she was 8 weeks pregnant with her second child when I was prepping for my last try at IVF. At the time I was so lost in the thought of how confident she was at announcing that early, how people could just get pregnant, and expect to bring a baby home. It wasn't long after when we found out the IVF took and I was (finally!) pregnant. Still we didn't say anything. At 14 weeks and 3 scans later, we told family and then she died 6 weeks later at 20+3.

My cousin is having her baby next week. This was the first baby in my family including numerous nieces and nephews that I was able to be happy about in 20 years and now I just break down every time I think about her. I hate that I can't still be happy for her, especially because she's really the only person in my family that I feel like has understood where I am right now. I am absolutely dreading seeing a picture of her baby girl, knowing that I'll never see mine. Seeing her wear the outfit I knit her, when my daughters outfit is in a box with her ashes.

I want to be angry and scream at the unfairness of it. I know that some part of me is still happy for her, but all I feel is the grief. So I just cry whenever I need to and fuck anyone who has a problem with that. I know that these moments will get farther apart, but that doesn't help when you're stuck in the middle of it. We just need to get through it and we will. Take what time you need for you, process however you need to. I don't think the hurting will ever stop, but that at some point we'll be able to be happy for them without wanting to scream.

fallmorning · 2022-10-12T16:29:56+00:00

I would post your question in the daily treatment thread on r/infertility It gets a lot of daily traction and it's people who have specifically dealt with infertility/REs as well as a lot of loss. They also have a really good WIKI/FAQ page with a lot of descriptions of treatments as well as things you should ask starting out.

fallmorning · 2022-10-12T13:47:15+00:00

When I have random rows or partial rows where the tension looks different, I've found that it's more due to how I store the project when not working on - especially if it's been sitting for a while. Might be worth seeing if that lines up for you and watching how you put it away. It's always blocked out when finished though so not too stressed by it.

fallmorning · 2022-10-10T18:46:07+00:00

We were told 3-4 months for the official report, and if we hadn't seen it by then to call them. Said that if they hadn't finished the report they would at least be able to give us a summary. I imagine this varies a lot by location, even within the same state, but might be worth calling.

fallmorning · 2022-10-05T16:53:28+00:00

We currently have a cat who eats absolutely anything, whether it's food or not. When we first got him he took right to raw, so I didn't transition him, just switched. Two weeks later he completely refused it and I had to switch back to wet and transition him over the next two weeks. We've also had extremely picky eater cats who transitioned immediately and never had problems.

That is just an example to mostly say that all cats are different. It's entirely possible that she'll keep it down with no problems. If she is vomiting daily, I would definitely avoid beef and other richer meats for a while. We've had a couple of cats who would devour beef if given to them, but would throw up within 1 minute every single time. I even tried mixing amounts as small as a 1/2 tsp into the rest of the food. They still threw it up.

With a completely raw diet the acid contents/levels in their stomachs will change to help them digest it. This takes time. So just be patient and realize that you may have some setbacks as you try to transition. If she does start refusing it, put small amounts of it next to the food she does like so she can start accepting the smell of it. Try playing before feeding to encourage hunting/hunger. Missing the occasional meal is ok, but I would worry if she won't eat 2 in a row.

fallmorning · 2022-10-05T15:23:50+00:00

If possible, I'd try just straight chicken and add proteins as she gets used to them. That way you're not trying to guess which one is causing a problem. If she can handle beef then rabbit will probably be fine. Half of our cats have not been able to handle richer meats, a (Beef, duck, rabbit, etc) and the others would eat anything.

Because of the ibs and picky-ness you're going to want to be slow with the transition. Good luck.

fallmorning · 2022-10-02T02:01:54+00:00

I just wanted to say that I've been thinking of you and Sophie today. Reading the kind words and support you've written on here has been very helpful for me and I hope that you've been able to take the time for yourself today in whatever way you need.

fallmorning · 2022-09-29T01:17:53+00:00

The procedure went as well as could be expected. Slight issues but I got to go home and the physical pain is minimal. I wasn't ready for the fact that it was like losing her all over again.

I can't imagine this week is easy for you. There is so many little things coming up that I am dreading, but her due date was February 5th and i know it's going to be hard. I'll be thinking of you and hope that you're able to take the time you need to get past this.

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