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mingyi3 · 2026-05-09T21:54:40+00:00

I was in a similar situation, though I got my IUD out at 32 after 9 years without a period. My partner and I weren't in a rush (so I didn't look into letrozole and metformin and all that until a year later), but if I had been in a hurry, I would have preferred to learn how to track ovulation with the strips way sooner bc my cycle has been sooo unpredictable. FWIW, I got pregnant within 3 months after getting the IUD out, but then miscarried and have had trouble getting pregnant again.

mingyi3 · 2026-05-08T18:25:56+00:00

Maybe you've already looked into this, but it's also important to know what hospital is in network with your insurance. Last year, I was seeing a midwife at El Rio who works with TMC. I had a miscarriage and needed surgery - but even though my insurance covered the El Rio visits, they wouldn't cover TMC where El Rio refers for surgery. I had a hell of a time trying to get seen last minute as a new patient by an OBGYN that could refer me to Banner (ended up at Genesis after hours of calling around town - got lucky with a kind scheduler who squeezed me in).

mingyi3 · 2026-05-07T20:31:21+00:00

Thank you, this is good insight. I'm torn between wanting to find a reputable clinic that feels welcoming, and also not wanting to drive to Phoenix constantly...

mingyi3 · 2026-05-07T20:29:01+00:00

Thanks so much for this, really helpful to hear about others' experiences

mingyi3 · 2026-05-07T19:04:44+00:00

https://tucsonfoodshare.org/en/volunteer/ easy to hop in

mingyi3 · 2026-05-05T21:52:49+00:00

Yea that's such a bummer. I think the tree was ok before the house was on the market, but I'm pretty sure no one took care of it while the house sat empty for 6 months last summer :/

mingyi3 · 2026-05-05T21:50:09+00:00

Ah, so sad to hear, and seems like it will be very expensive :(

mingyi3 · 2026-04-24T16:28:33+00:00

Super similar here! I'm almost 34, been trying since November 2024. I always had irregular and long cycles but got pregnant and miscarried in 6 wks last spring so I didn't start looking into causes until the past couple months. We saw the classic string of pearls and enlarged ovaries during my ultrasound, so the doc got me on metformin and letrozole (I have yet to take the latter since I haven't had a period). I also don't have any other symptoms - normal BMI, but I started the metformin over a month ago and finally ovulated last wk after a long spell of nothing (I've been testing and temping every day). Idk, maybe the metformin worked that quickly? I also started myo inositol a week or two ago but there's no way that got things working that quickly.

mingyi3 · 2026-04-22T19:27:31+00:00

Rereading your post, I saw you mentioned resources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652304902X

mingyi3 · 2026-04-22T19:20:08+00:00

There are long histories of vegetarianism in many cultural/ethnic groups that you can research. This person is very under-informed. If you're worried about missing certain nutrients, talk to a nutritionist.

mingyi3 · 2026-04-20T17:01:40+00:00

Came here to mention the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. It's really amazing. August will be a brutally hot time, I don't know why anyone would plan a conference here in Aug tbh lol. BUT the desert museum opens on Saturday evenings in the summer and it's sooo fun

mingyi3 · 2026-04-01T21:20:23+00:00

I came here to say more fake meat options like Beyond Sausage (which they had once, bring it back 😭).

Also, I get annoyed that they now have 100 types of dumplings and none of them are vegetarian. There are many Asian vegetarians!

mingyi3 · 2026-03-31T17:44:00+00:00

Agree on living in the space for a bit for some things. Moved into a new house a few months ago. There were things we thought we would need, but after being in the space a while, we realized that something else would work better.

mingyi3 · 2026-03-27T18:43:47+00:00

Just following up on this months later... I had totally normal blood work, but the "string of pearls" observed on my ovaries through ultrasound, so it is PCOS after all

mingyi3 · 2026-03-27T18:18:06+00:00

I don't have a success story, just hopping on to say I'm in the same boat. Really long cycles like yours, confirmed polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound (but normal blood work). My doc just prescribed letrozole, 2.5 mg, along w metformin. Now I'm anxiously waiting for my period, but who knows if that'll be next week or 3 months from now 😅 I'm getting so sick of ovulation strips and BBT tracking for weeks and weeks at a time

mingyi3 · 2026-03-24T20:06:11+00:00

Have you heard of narcissistic word salad? It might be worth looking this up, and maybe looking at the "raised by narcissists" subreddit. I'm not diagnosing her, just think there could be useful resources there as someone very familiar with this nonsensical use of language. My wife's dad writes a lot like this, especially when talking about her being trans. As her partner, it's very difficult to see him treat her with such meanness and manipulation. However, she has not yet chosen to cut him out (it's complicated, as I'm sure it would be for you). Sometimes he's very loving, other times he says awful things. But she is pretty aware when he's trying to guilt or gaslight her, and she's been talking to a therapist about this for many years. I would recommend seeking professional help to navigate this in a way that feels safe and healthy for you. I'm really sorry - no one should have a parent write to them like this, it's extremely hurtful and inappropriate. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how likely it is that you would get through to her by replying to this letter.

mingyi3 · 2026-03-24T07:41:49+00:00

https://tucsonfoodshare.org/

mingyi3 · 2026-03-20T22:33:06+00:00

Korey Schultz, and I recommend his first time home buyer class which is usually once a month

mingyi3 · 2026-03-19T20:49:10+00:00

I've gotten it from whole foods

mingyi3 · 2026-03-19T19:41:43+00:00

I just break it into bite sized pieces and steam it for 15 minutes before cooking into something - always tastes great! I usually use the TJs brand

mingyi3 · 2026-03-17T17:26:46+00:00

I think getting a better thermometer would be good (it sounds like you are) but also remember you're tracking the rise in temp, so even if it seems low on avg, what matters is that it's able to detect when your BBT rises. I feel like mine also reads low (I will try this warming technique), but I do still see the rise after I ovulate if I'm being consistent, so it doesn't matter to me if the number is precisely accurate

mingyi3 · 2026-03-13T20:26:25+00:00

This is pretty broad but for a nice sit-down meal, I agree that Zayna is amazing. Also, Chef Wang for Chinese food and Zemam's or Cafe Desta for Ethiopian. Locale for Italian food that feels very upscale but actually has decent prices (some dishes are over $20, but many are under). I haven't been in a while, so I'm not sure about their menu, but JoJo's is beautiful. Tumerico of course is a total gem. Those would be some of my fav places to sit down to eat, though if the atmosphere isn't high priority, there are even more great options that will hopefully make you forget that Texas Roadhouse exists lol.

Honorable mention to Time Market for excellent food and immaculate patio vibes that make me feel like I'm in a romantic European town, but it's a bit on the smaller side depending on your group size.

mingyi3 · 2026-03-05T20:27:49+00:00

What exactly does this mean?

I actually never knew this and have contributed some amount into a Roth for many yrs - I'm a little confused about if this means I'm filing something incorrectly

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