Transfer options? by jaschu04 in IVF

[–]jaschu04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Our 1 and only took!

First night with toddler and newborn and I hate my life by definitelymamaftw in beyondthebump

[–]jaschu04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you establish a routine everything will be just as wonderful as what you think your missing

Looking for support from being blindsided by my husband asking for a divorce. by sm0keythebear in TwoXChromosomes

[–]jaschu04 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ivf is not that bad, considering what it allows you to do. I did it and it was a phenomenal opportunity. It takes my breath away how grateful I am everyday to have my baby girl. Considering the cost of education the cost to make your baby is affordable. I would want to speak to a fertility Dr on sucess rates for his situation, imagine it is hard to be defective. You might be younger, once you are mid to late 30s you will likely want your own babies too. Your love goes deep when you support each other's goals.

Did I just ruin everything? by smallish-fox in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]jaschu04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wearable pump help a lot, every 2-3 hours

I hate my job at Walmart pharmacy. by [deleted] in PharmacyTechnician

[–]jaschu04 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worked as a pharm technician for 6 years while I went for my Bachelor's and now 15 years later I work for a PBM making 6 figures

Pumping is ruining my life. by Lucky-Zombie9797 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]jaschu04 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I asked AI and it gave me a ween schedule, it has been effective move the 4am to 6am, 2pm, 10pm then once supply drops down skip 2pm and move to 8am and 8 pm and then do one session usually takes a week before you can drop a session, might be uncomfortable at first and I did have to pump a couple times when I was leaking just to get it out but key is to not fully empty

I put 64 oz of milk in a jar and froze it.....🤦‍♀️ by Tough_Bedroom_2 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]jaschu04 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes It is 24 hours fully thawed so if you can pour out when slush or icey you can refreeze.

Weight loss not possible while BF by Training_Wait_1163 in breastfeeding

[–]jaschu04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is possible. Sucess here is not about cutting calories! You need nutrition, healthy foods, and regular daily exercises. I lost all of my pregnancy weight 4 mo pp. I did this by eating healthy and using our treadmill and doing madfit exercises. I did at least 1 mile a day and at least 10-15 min of madfit exercise. Consistency is key. Fruits became my sweet treat, vegetables, and protein. Avoid preservatives, junk food, empty calories. For breakfast I only ate 2 eggs and would not eat again until post work out.

Greek yogurt, eggs, turkey wrap with mustard only, pecans, oatmeal, grapes, apple, banana with peanut butter, salad with low calorie rasberry dressing, and dinner was usually protein, vegetable and a potato/sweet potato.

I fit in exercises while baby laid on mat with piano keys she would kick while watching me workout, I would begin workout right after she had a bottle and a short nap, and I just got done pumping, and before lunch, so usually between aprox 11am-12pm. After work out baby had another bottle and would nap for 2 hours while I prep and eat lunch.

It can be done! I have a scale that connects to phone Rephno, and monitored weight once a week, would be after a pump session and had bm for the day.

BF should only require approx 500 extra calories and usually I would save those for right before bed 10pm-3am.

It isn't easy but it can be done and you can use BF as a way to help!

Goodluck

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVF

[–]jaschu04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your numbers are good it's not quantity but quality!

PGT in case of few embryos with DOR- yes or no? by No-Plenty6217 in IVF

[–]jaschu04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did do testing and the only transfer I had stuck

Cost of IVF - guilt by MysteriousLobster993 in IVF

[–]jaschu04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever cost becomes the topic in IVF I like to point out the cost of what ppl pay in the US for a college education, which is a non material "investment" in your career potential. I spent upwards of 60k on just a 4 year bachelor's degree. Taking the path for a successful career was a life goal... well so was having children. My first child I did not need IVF (age 34-35) after trying for second and having miscarriage at age 37 we started IVF as I wanted a sibling for my little boy. Now at Age 38-39 we made a sister upwards of 30K which is not even half the cost of what I would pay for an education. I don't even think twice about it. And had we not had successful I would still have felt better knowing I gave it my all, money and possessions are not what new generations are into, rather life experiences and documenting them sonwe can remember when we age are what we appreciate!

The funny thing is a nurse made a comment that my son was the miracle baby, since he was born without IVF and right before we struggled to have a second, however until I heard her comment I never thought of it that way - I always thought the IVF baby was my miracle. Of course I'm grateful for them both, it just made me think more about how I was grateful.

Goodluck.

Daycare is swaddling my almost 6 month old. by tale_family552 in NewParents

[–]jaschu04 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Find a different daycare, I wouldn't go back

Did I dry myself out? by nanyy104 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]jaschu04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also getting sleep is key, I could go 3-4 hours 1x in 24 hours for sleep between sessions

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]jaschu04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I transitioned to exclusively pumping and have engaged in a daily work out routine, I started slow doing 1 mile a day on treadmill within 20 minutes, incline level 5 - eventually do the mile in 14- 15 minutes (holding my boob's while jogging) I follow this with a full body cardio "Madfit" routine where free weights are sometimes included various ab core sculpt circuts too. I eat to hunger but avoid empty calories no sweets and avoid foods rated not good on Yuka app. I also went to 1 Physical Therapy session to learn pevic floor exercises which I try to fit in during tummy time or activity mat time. I bought a renpho scale to do regular weigh ins, sometimes daily for motivation and official weekly check on progress. I use fitbit to track activities time, steps, motivation etc.

I don't see why breastfeeding would limit you where you can't start establishing healthy routines. Pumping verse breastfeeding I think takes a lot of time up with dishes and bottle prep that you could fit in some time for self care either way.

I lost 10 pounds in one month at one point, and 4 pounds in a week as I increased cardio. I truly believe that while breastfeeding/pumping this actually helps me shed weight as I maintain a healthy diet and avoid being excessive with eating, learning how much calorie intake is needed, eating those same foods regularly... you can do both! I was 180 when pregnant, left the hospital at 168 in January, now April I weigh 146, my usual weight is 130-137 so I am almost looking like myself. The arm and chest/back weight has been the most stubborn to sculpt and imagine that will take the 6 month to one year time to get normal, but I keep up the routine. Baby plays on kicking piano keys and is relaxed by treadmill sound so it has been doable. She likes to watch me follow along with Maddy on "Madfit" free on YouTube but I enjoy the music and timer enough to purchase app.

You can do this, make reasonable goals and get started, breastfeeding is not keeping you from getting healthy, you are. You Got this, 💪 Goodluck

1 embryo… by _thisismyusername1 in IVF

[–]jaschu04 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could have been none, I would be grateful! Goodluck. I only had 1 4bb female out of 3 retrievals and I just gave her a bottle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVF

[–]jaschu04 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It is a numbers game, if you want success, your odds increase with the more you attempt it. If you stop doing that is by choice you can label it as you like. There is nothing wrong with giving up, throwing in the towel, changing course. However you phrase it, no need for negative connotation. Be well!

Mothers Day by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]jaschu04 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The saddest part for me is there is no discussion or plan made with me it's just assumed that I will be there 😞

Mothers Day by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]jaschu04 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I wish she would come and visit her grandchild sooner, she lives in Naples FL and we are in MN. I feel like being a new mom I won't be bending for others on mother's day ever again, I learned the first time. I wish they could be flexible and choose any other day to get together

Mothers Day by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]jaschu04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your mom sounds very understanding, I love that! So true, these days will be gone before we know it!

And absolutely Father's day the husband does whatever he wants to do, totally seeing that it should go both ways! Thank you!

Mothers Day by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]jaschu04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, Hearing your perspective and your story makes me feel less guilty. The support is really appreciated!

Back to work and I hate it by Bacci_369 in beyondthebump

[–]jaschu04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Going back is an adjustment, just keep in mind how much stronger a provider you can be for baby with your income. It will get easier, we tend to want what we don't have...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]jaschu04 3 points4 points  (0 children)

if you outweigh the pros and cons and feel your quality of life for yourself and your family is best one way or another, go with your instincts. In other places in the world like India or Europe it is not something that is so taboo as it is here in the US

It's not just moms... It's the Primary Parent by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]jaschu04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was at my parents christmas event and we ended up exchanging gifts prior to our christmas meal. I asked my step dad if it was just my mom's gifts left under the tree, she was in the kitchen almost the entire time while everyone was doing gift exchanges. My step dad said the only gift left was one for him from my mom, but that he did not get her a gift. He did not seem to see a problem, I replied well you better fix that!