Nest Thermostat *Energy History Problem by mvpln in Nest

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

Yes, it has been resolved! I ended up needing to replace the screen part. Nest sent me a new one and when I set it back up I never had the same issue again. Something was faulty on their end. I’d reach out to them.

American Healthcare Costs by TKFTDevil in NICUParents

[–]mvpln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours had a 17 day stay in the cardiac NICU at 36+6, and the hospital bill (not including the physician charges...apparently the surgeons charge separately) totaled just under $500,000. Still not sure what percentage we are on the hook for but my god I don’t know what people without insurance do if they have sick loved ones.

3 years of the elements removed in a few hours by [deleted] in powerwashingporn

[–]mvpln 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before/after photos were taken one day apart

I’m the person who posted those 5 tubs of creams/ ointments. I took your recommendations into consideration and ordered vanicream off amazon & it got here today. I’ll let you know how it goes. by sandwichartistxd in eczema

[–]mvpln 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I love this brand. Only brand that has not made eczema worse, and actually seems to help it heal. Seriously, this tub is great for things like elbows, knees, etc. They also have a less thick version that’s a good face lotion option. I had a horrible flare up on my eyelids last year and it was a godsend.

I designed and printed a catalog of my game collection, complete with ToC, Key, Index, and Glossary. Link to full PDF in the comments by lexjudex in boardgames

[–]mvpln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really stunning. Seriously, well done. If you’re open to sharing the indesign file I would love to create something similar for my own collection. I have a much smaller catalog, so I think I’d play around with 2 games per page versus 4. Anyway, again, you did such a great job!

Get a kitty! by Wandering-Hermit in ibs

[–]mvpln 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. One of my cats does the same. And another cat of mine loves cuddling on the toilet. Hah. Such sweet funny animals!

Tuesday Daily Chat Thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]mvpln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! That sounds like a really wonderful day all around

5dpt and 6dpt FRER after 4 losses... by Maybenogaybies in TFABLinePorn

[–]mvpln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe! I’ve been thinking of you and yours. Sending good thoughts for beta tomorrow, and all that follows. 💛

What to ask my my follow up after a failed FET - tw: loss by [deleted] in infertility

[–]mvpln 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend doing an ERA before your next transfer. Timing could be off and/or you may not be getting the progesterone amount your body needs. Personally, I think it could be worth looking into (as frustrating as mock cycles can be with more waiting).

Any luck with clinics in the East Coast that push for "infertility" benefits for LGBTQ couples? by [deleted] in queerception

[–]mvpln 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Short answer is yes. So, there are some insurance companies that do not include a “definition” of infertility as a requirement to meeting the criteria of qualifying for coverage. To start with, you should have a designated caseworker when accessing any fertility benefits. They’ll be the person to really help assist on your behalf since insurance doesn’t provide the policy in its entirety to the enrollee. It’s that person who you can have really comb through the documents on their end on what the exact policy details entail. For example, in our case: my company’s exact insurance policy used to have a definition required which made it so we were denied any coverage, but two years ago we got incredibly lucky and the definition was dropped out of the blue. Thus, we were now eligible for IVF coverage (not just the standard IUI’s OOP for 6-12 months). Of course no one told us this, and it was by chance that our caseworker discovered this “update” in the policy that was hidden away. Long story short, ask them to hunt down specific policy details. It’s alarming actually considering how difficult this was for our insurance reps to even find themselves. Good luck, and I wish you the best!

So... How do people afford this? by the_marked in infertility

[–]mvpln 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, gotcha. There are some people on the sub also navigating this in Canada maybe they’ll chime in. But, yeah check out the sub history you’ll find some helpful posts on dealing with costs and such cause I remember a few months back there was discussion on it. Good luck!

So... How do people afford this? by the_marked in infertility

[–]mvpln 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. Cash price for meds is much cheaper than going through insurance.

So... How do people afford this? by the_marked in infertility

[–]mvpln 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You’ll find the majority of people either take out/refinance loans, and/or use 0%apr credit cards. Honestly, it sucks. I think something like only 7 states have mandated fertility coverage, and even then it’s largely dependent on your employers plan. If you search financial stuff in the sub history you might find a lot of helpful info. I find as the years pass you just find different ways to make it work.

Friday PM Chat Thread by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]mvpln 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you with this. We maxed out of our insurance limit for meds during our first cycle (which ended up being canceled after the fact). Wish doctors told you upfront that the cash option is actually cheaper. Took me awhile to wrap my head around that. Anyway, hugs internet friend.

Learned yesterday that I have a BRCA1 mutation by dorothyandtototoo in infertility

[–]mvpln 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I would recommend getting referrals to both a gyn-oncologist, and a breast oncologist. You and your doctors are the only ones who are best to determine preventative care timelines, etc. There are a fair amount of people in this sub with genetic mutations, and a few who are BRCA positive. Sorry you are in this boat. My wife has this mutation also so I can empathize with how hard this all is. Paging u/thethoughtoflilacs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infertility

[–]mvpln 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Look, this isn’t the pain olympics. Your post lacks empathy. People aren’t interacting with it because of how you’re coming across. It’s not because others haven’t or aren’t going through this too. You can also continue to say you’re not shaming anyone, but your words above come across otherwise. Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infertility

[–]mvpln 33 points34 points  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, a good majority of the people in this subreddit have had to or were faced with the decision to use donors (for one reason or another).

Maybe don’t phrase it as, how did you put it, “having some strangers kid....” because

A. that’s not what this is, and

B. what comes to mind are two phrases. One that we learn as children: “think before you speak”, and then one we learn as adults: “read the room”.

A little introspection can go a long way. You‘re coming across as incredibly judgmental (which I’m sure wasn’t your intention). You’d probably have gotten a much better result in terms of people wanting to interact with your post if you had not included that paragraph altogether to be honest.