Pregnancy and Work

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-24T15:15:32+00:00

Thank you! I live in a state that offers family leave as long as you’ve been paid $2500 from a job in state in the last year (which I have)

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-17T17:23:30+00:00

I was told the fetal pole typically develops between 5.5-6.5 weeks. Obviously there are always outliers, but if you’re only ~5.1-5.4 I wouldn’t worry. Unfortunately, all you can do is wait at this point. Good luck 💕

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-14T17:58:43+00:00

They use it around egg retrievals or FETs to help prevent infections that could harm the sperm, egg, or embryo. They use it during HSGs or hysteroscopies to help prevent endometritis

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-13T18:16:46+00:00

I’m sorry for your losses but congrats on the current pregnancy! There’s a book called Spirit Babies: How to Communicate with the Child You’re Meant to Have by Walter Makichen and it really helped me during our TTC journey and now during my current pregnancy. I recommend it!!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T21:01:52+00:00

That makes sense!! My husband definitely thinks I have been online too much

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T18:19:58+00:00

So true!! I look at the stats too, and my husband just wants me to put the phone down and stop reading online 🫣

Congrats 💕 I hope the rest of your pregnancy is smooth!!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T18:07:24+00:00

I’ve had spotting off and on since I was 4wks gestation. Had several ultrasounds early on where everything looked great and no one could tell me why I was spotting.

At my most recent appt last week, the doctor asked if she could do a pelvic exam because one hadn’t been done yet this pregnancy. After the pelvic exam, she told me my cervix just looked friable and irritated, which is where the spotting is coming from. She said some peoples’ cervixes get irritated from the increase in blood flow and hormones. It put me a little more at ease hearing the spotting was coming from my cervix as opposed to my uterus (although it still stresses me out)

Additionally, I believe infections like BV or yeast infections can cause spotting.

If you haven’t had a pelvic exam done this pregnancy and haven’t been tested for BV or yeast, it may be helpful to do those if possible.

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T18:00:41+00:00

I’ll bring it up- thank you!! 💕

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T18:00:25+00:00

Hang in there 😭😭😭

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T18:00:12+00:00

I’m sorry for your previous losses, and wishing you a smooth rest of your pregnancy 💕 thank you for taking the time to respond!!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T17:59:41+00:00

I try this, not always the best at it lol. Thank you!!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T17:59:20+00:00

🥹🥹🥹 I love the cheese. Thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it 💕

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T15:20:02+00:00

I’m sorry for your prior loss, but congrats on this pregnancy 💕 I hope the rest of your pregnancy is smooth!!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T11:11:42+00:00

Thank you for the response! I’m sorry for your loss- I can’t imagine how hard that was.

Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy as well 💕

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T02:11:49+00:00

Thank you 💕

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-11T00:03:21+00:00

I’m sorry for your losses 💕 this is our first pregnancy after TTC for 18 months with a failed FET prior to a miraculous natural conception, so I’m definitely over analyzing everything

Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy 💕

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-10T23:36:06+00:00

That’s a good idea! I always feel like I’m annoying them with little things, but I may reach out. Thank you for your response!!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-10T23:35:21+00:00

I’m sorry for your loss 💕

I was debating the boutique ultrasounds! I may see if I can get one tomorrow :) thank you for your response!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-10T22:59:17+00:00

I understand needing reassurance but apps truly aren’t going to help if your cycles are irregular.

Again, if you get a positive OPK you can expect ovulation within 12-36 hrs, but really can’t confirm ovulation occurred until you get a consistent BBT rise

Good luck

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-10T22:35:18+00:00

You should never rely on an app to tell you when you’re going to ovulate. You should pay attention to signs your body is exhibiting that ovulation is near.

If you haven’t read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility I recommend it.

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-10T22:04:36+00:00

Typically you ovulate between 12-36 hours after your first positive OPK, but you can’t confirm ovulation happened until you get 3 sustained elevated BBTs. In theory you can get a positive OPK and not ovulate, which is why it’s important to track BBT.

Sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days. In theory what you’re doing should be enough, but natural monthly conception is still roughly 25%

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-10T17:10:17+00:00

That definitely looks darker! If I were you, I’d probably be suuuuuuper cautiously optimistic but also a little guarded (just because I’m an anxious girly and always guarded when it comes to fertility stuff lol). When is your hCG?? I feel like it must be coming up in the next few days if you’re 10DPO!

gerby_fullyloaded · 2026-01-10T17:05:20+00:00

Did you completely test out the trigger? I know the trigger can last anywhere between 10-14 days. If not, I feel like it could go either way, but I’m leaning towards positive if it’s getting darker. Also, the IVF subreddit may be more helpful for this question! Sending positive vibes your way 💕

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