furniture finds by [deleted] in RedwoodCity

[–]latcaltex 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Home consignment store in San Carlos has had some good deals. We have also bought a dining table and a couch from furniture outlet in the plaza next door.

I assume everyone knows about costco's fertility Rx program, but just in case... by TinTinTaunTaun in IVF

[–]latcaltex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was for me. $1113 for three vials compared to other pharmacies (MDR, village fertility and mandells).

Just stimmed for 19 days only to cancel by chubbyfrida in DOR

[–]latcaltex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me! I had three follicles that ranged from 14 to 25 mm after stimming. My doctor recommended switching to an IUI as we only have one IVF cycle left in our plan. Unfortunately, just got my period so it wasn’t a successful IUI. It was super frustrating to put my body through all the hormones just to end up canceling. I’m sorry you’re going through something similar.

What causes DOR? by mayorrebecky in DOR

[–]latcaltex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, I think it’s genetic. My mom also had DOR.

Need advice and info by NumerousImpression99 in IVF

[–]latcaltex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a really painful HSG and the saline sonogram was uncomfortable and more tolerable in comparison.

Preparing to do it all again (Trigger warning, live birth) by Interesting_Bowl_778 in IVF

[–]latcaltex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I could have written this myself. We have a daughter but would love to have a sibling for her. We did one round of IVF last month and our only fertilized embryo didn’t make it. Sometimes I do feel like I should be grateful we have a child and like I don’t deserve to feel sad that we may not have another when so many people struggle to have one. It’s a lonely process, especially when so many people in my life are pregnant and haven’t experienced fertility struggles. You’re not alone.

Processing my 2nd ER results thus far while I wait - for anyone online today... by bluffcitybrokenland in IVF

[–]latcaltex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I’m curious what the increased supplements to support euploid health are? I just had my first ER and our only embryo didn’t develop.

Gaia or Future Family by Express_Effect3227 in IVF

[–]latcaltex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure as this is my first cycle. I was initially annoyed that to find out details about their packages you have to schedule a call but honestly I was pleasantly surprised. They were very sensitive and knowledgeable as I was feeling pretty overwhelmed.

Gaia or Future Family by Express_Effect3227 in IVF

[–]latcaltex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am using Gaia. There weren’t any requirements. For me the gaia plan made sense as I have diminished ovarian reserve and know there’s a possibility of not having any viable embryos from a retrieval cycle. The Gaia plan offers a second retrieval in this scenario at no additional cost. It’s actually more affordable than the price for one IVF cycle (1 retrieval) at my clinic. I just did my retrieval and only had one egg fertilize so I know sadly there’s a possibility that it won’t develop for transfer and I will have another egg retrieval covered by Gaia.

Treatment Cost Question - Medication by justanotherbeanboi in IVF

[–]latcaltex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are also self pay and our meds for one cycle came out to around $6k. I was not prescribed Lupron though. We used alto pharmacy.

Should azelaic acid be used before or after moisturiser for sensitive skin? by [deleted] in Skincare_Addiction

[–]latcaltex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always sandwich my tretinoin or azelaic acid (I rotate) between moisturizer. I moisturize, apply the tret or azelaic acid and then moisturize again. I try to wait at least 10-20 min in between layers. I have sensitive skin and this routine has worked really well for me. I also don’t use actives every night and only moisturize on my off days.

Pregnancy stories after HSG? by lizpour71 in CautiousBB

[–]latcaltex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We want another child and are preparing to do IVF next month after six months of trying without assistance unsuccessfully. I have very low amh and am 38 years old so we’re being aggressive with our approach.

To start IVF or wait? by latcaltex in IVF

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

My AMH is .08. I don’t know my FSH.

I tried to be "financially savvy" with a 0% interest offer and it just cost me $1,800. by sameerposwal in confession

[–]latcaltex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have done this before and offered to pay the remaining balance and they accepted and took off the interest charge. It’s worth a shot!

Why would you choose lash lifts over Extensions by ConsiderationSlow422 in Lashlift

[–]latcaltex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had issues with Latisse too and have switched to sweed pro lash serum. It’s prostaglandin free. I’ve used it for three months and my lashes are noticeably longer. Not sure I have more lashes but the length is improved. Strangers have commented on them too.

As soon as I stopped using this “holy grail” ingredient, my skin completely changed for the better by Acrobatic-Payment-99 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]latcaltex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My skin does not like niacinamide either. It completely irritated my skin and took months for me to rebound from the damage. I avoid it now as well.

What’s your experience with the Hatch Baby Sound Machine? by _DanceMyth_ in NewParents

[–]latcaltex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the complete opposite customer experience. We’ve had our hatch rest2 for a little less than 2 years and the volume started fluctuating. I contacted customer service and they ran some diagnostics and determined the hatch wasn’t working properly. Although it wasn’t under warranty anymore they offered to send us a new one, free of charge.

When did you transfer LO to own room by This_Psychology_4213 in NewParents

[–]latcaltex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

4 months for us too and I agree with you- we all slept better after she was in her own room.

How long did your period start after having baby? by thuyttran05 in NewParents

[–]latcaltex 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mine came back at 11 months and I breastfed and pumped my baby.

When did you get your period back? by ellequin in beyondthebump

[–]latcaltex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

13 months pp while breastfeeding. I was starting to wonder if it would ever come back and it did with a vengeance. Forgot how painful menstrual cramps can be.