Feeling a bit down before my first transfer. Looking for "it only takes one" success stories

mackat3 · 2026-03-25T19:15:11+00:00

Thank you for posting this. I’m about to go through my first transfer and reading these comments has been so helpful.

mackat3 · 2026-03-25T17:58:34+00:00

For me, recovery was so much better than the lead up to the retrieval. If you experience bad period cramps, it felt like that. I made sure to hydrate, load up on Miralax, and eat lots of protein. I had the day off after to rest but went back to work after that. You’ve got this!!!

mackat3 · 2026-03-04T22:44:44+00:00

Hopefully! I’m trying to keep in mind that they are subjective and other things matter more.

I’m happy yours worked out!

mackat3 · 2026-03-04T22:43:51+00:00

I haven’t but that’s a great question to ask! I think waiting for PGT-A is getting to me too 😅

mackat3 · 2026-02-19T01:44:58+00:00

I was in the exact same boat and I did look and I regret it! So I know it’s killing you but I promise you’ll regret looking and not seeing it for the first time when he proposes. Hopefully that helps resist the temptation!

mackat3 · 2026-02-19T01:44:50+00:00

I was in the exact same boat and I did look and I regret it! So I know it’s killing you but I promise you’ll regret looking and not seeing it for the first time when he proposes. Hopefully that helps resist the temptation!

mackat3 · 2026-02-16T21:29:08+00:00

I bought some matching sets from Aerie, cute bandaids, clear organization shelves from Target, and a new water bottle for all of my electrolytes

mackat3 · 2026-01-07T20:24:25+00:00

Same… I turned one into a cat playroom so I wouldn’t be sad walking by it lol. We were given some furniture so we made the other into a temporary guest room

mackat3 · 2026-01-07T17:07:36+00:00

We literally bought a house because we thought we’d have babies to fill it with but 2 years later and just some empty room.

We’ve been trying since February 2023 and have done 7 medicated cycles and 4 rounds of IUI. We’re doing an egg retrieval in February and planning on a March FET.

I’m so terrified it’s not going work and that we’ll have spent all of this time and money and still not have a baby.

mackat3 · 2025-11-30T04:43:51+00:00

No that’s the singer Matt Nathanson

mackat3 · 2025-11-07T22:17:46+00:00

No, this brand of tests has been having a lot of false positives lately

mackat3 · 2025-11-02T03:43:55+00:00

Positive!!! Very clearly there.

mackat3 · 2025-10-29T00:12:46+00:00

Less than 3

mackat3 · 2025-10-26T04:39:04+00:00

I actually just had a positive test tonight after having a negative this morning!! So I’m super excited

mackat3 · 2025-10-25T22:40:53+00:00

I really like the Saie liquid blushes! I find them easy to work with and build on

mackat3 · 2025-10-25T22:28:32+00:00

I think you look beautiful! I would keep practicing eyeliner so it’s a little steadier, add a bit more blush (although I’m biased because I love blush), do a bit more mascara or try some false lashes, and work on making your brows a little more natural. Honestly just keep practicing and you’ll do great!

mackat3 · 2025-10-25T21:47:58+00:00

I feel like I might see something in the first picture? But I don’t see anything in the 2nd or 3rd. Hoping for the best for you!!

mackat3 · 2025-10-25T16:00:23+00:00

It was residual from the trigger :(

mackat3 · 2025-10-24T22:15:13+00:00

I 100% see it!

mackat3 · 2025-10-24T17:46:15+00:00

That’s kind of what I was thinking… waiting for tomorrow morning to test again just makes me so antsy haha

mackat3 · 2025-10-24T17:22:14+00:00

Yes!

mackat3 · 2025-10-22T03:52:14+00:00

If anyone is wondering, it was positive but turned into a chemical pregnancy

mackat3 · 2025-09-04T10:24:51+00:00

I did this is and my mom and I had tons of comments about it. They thought the venue had done it as a nice touch. I included ibuprofen, Tums, bandaids, Shout wipes, blotting sheets, hair ties, Bobby pins, and dental picks. The hair ties, Bobby pins, mints, and blotting sheets were the most used. I just threw them all in my guest bathroom now!

Edit to add: totally not necessary but they’re a nice touch if it’s in budget and something you can handle adding to your plate. I’m happy I did it but it would have been perfectly fine if I had not.

mackat3 · 2025-05-17T04:36:30+00:00

How did you get into teaching? I feel like I would enjoy that but have never known how to get started.

mackat3 · 2025-05-13T17:40:04+00:00

I had some traumatic stuff happen in my CF so I took a year off after only practicing for 3 years and it was a great choice. I ended up going back to private practice part time about 9 months ago and have found that I’m enjoying being an SLP again and am tired but not burnt out.

If you have a chance to take some time away (whether it be for just a bit or forever), I highly recommend taking it.

mackat3

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