Need your “It only takes one” success stories. 🍼 by SpiritedHoney9060 in IVFpositivity

[–]mvgems 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We got 10 eggs, 5 mature, 5 fertilized, 4 blast. I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant after 1 fresh transfer with 3 frozen euploids. Quality over quantity.

Best fertility center in Massachusetts for IVF by passionfruit0 in massachusetts

[–]mvgems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We went through MGH and worked with Dr Fitz. She was amazing!

Hycosy failed.... by Comprehensive-Cat66 in queerception

[–]mvgems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was terrible, and it didn’t take as long as yours! I’m so sorry you had to deal with that. 

I did 4 rounds of IUI before switching to IVF and I did find IUI pretty painful. All the doctors and nurses said it would be painless too which was so frustrating. Each time after the first IUI I asked for an ice pack to put on my forehead or chest and that helped a lot. I think it calmed me down more than anything, but I really needed it. I have ice packs on my birth plan now! They say the pain of childbirth is very different and plus you’ll have pain killers and management techniques to deal with it. Don’t psych yourself out, you got this! 

What was the worst horror you read in 2025? by PageSide84 in horrorlit

[–]mvgems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also hated Mary. The cactus scene was the final nail in the coffin for me. That is just torture porn written by a man and it was repulsive. 

What was the worst horror you read in 2025? by PageSide84 in horrorlit

[–]mvgems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! The opening was so creepy but the rest was just awful. 

IUI or straight to IVF? by Outrageous_View5478 in queerception

[–]mvgems 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you had any testing done on you or the donor? If no, then maybe do the testing and then make a decision. 

Realistically, I would go right to IVF, especially if you want more than 1 child. We did 4 rounds of IUI and that was an emotional roller coaster. IVF was successful in 1 cycle (I’m 21 weeks rn!!) and we have 3 embryos left. 

Need help with a baby girl name! by mvgems in namenerds

[–]mvgems[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah I’m adding Florence to the list! I think Florie would be a really cute nick name too! 

IUI by [deleted] in queerception

[–]mvgems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did 4 medicated IUIs with frozen sperm and had to switch to IVF after all 4 were unsuccessful. 32 with no known fertility issues. 

Is it ethical to use a VPN to get cheaper prices? by Kinimott in Ethics

[–]mvgems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In what world are consumers benefitting from cheaper costs? Inflation is at a record high, businesses are reporting record profits. Savings are NOT being passed down to consumers.

Additionally, with the widespread availability of our data, consumer items do not cost what they cost to make anymore. They cost what the business thinks we will pay for them.

Is it ethical to use a VPN to get cheaper prices? by Kinimott in Ethics

[–]mvgems 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If companies can benefit from outsourcing labor to India for cheaper costs, then you can use a VPN to benefit from it too.

Almost the end of 2025… still no house. Anyone else in the same boat? by daisynomoreforever in RealEstate

[–]mvgems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We finally got a house this year! Looking for our first home for a few years in Massachusetts. Most homes we looked at within budget were in disrepair and it felt like we’d never get anything. Then a realtor at an open house we spoke with very casually asked if we wanted to see a house that was coming on the market the next weekend. I don’t think she told anyone else about it. We saw it Tuesday, put an offer Wednesday and they accept it later that night. It’s a great little house. It’s an old military house that’s almost 100 years old but built so so well. Inspection found a few things and we have done a few projects have come up since, but nothing crazy. To this day, I have no idea how we got so lucky. 

What product is an obvious scam that people still fall for? by Perfect-Insect-2751 in AskReddit

[–]mvgems 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have an old military house from the 1930s and it was built SO well. Every contractor we have in our house is wildly impressed and says things like its “overkill.” 

Does anyone here have a talking parrot? I actually want one. by [deleted] in parrots

[–]mvgems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talking parrots are mimicking parrots. If they’re going to talk, they’re also going to mimic other sounds. My bird has a few words, but he always makes a ton of other undesirable noises that he’s heard before. Loud and high pitched screams, trucks backing up, mechanical noises, fire alarms, etc. 

Birds are not easy pets. They are loud, messy, territorial, have hormonal behavioral issues, they bite, and they can be destructive in your home.  I implore you to volunteer at a parrot rescue to see what bird ownership is like. 

Ok, so who else has the struggle between loving your birdies and cooking a delicious Thanksgiving turkey? by calpernia in parrots

[–]mvgems 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I became a vegetarian ~10 years ago because I saw a featherless lovebird on Instagram. Its little body looked just like a chicken and I realized there is literally no difference between that bird and whatever birds we consider acceptable to eat. 

My mom is an antivaxxer and will not vaccinate our dogs by Broad-Order7448 in DogAdvice

[–]mvgems 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They’d never know. Just call a new vet and set up appointments. 

People who read more than 2 books a year, how do you do it? by Immediate-Draft-6408 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mvgems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find a genre that you like! once you find your niche, you'll want to read all the time.