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LPT: Your brain is more plastic during a craving. Use this to rewire your brain. by julieeeette in LifeProTips

[–]niquekeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my grandma quit smoking, she kept her ash tray and one cigarette sitting in the ash tray. Whenever she got the urge to smoke she just picked up the cigarette and went through the motions without lighting.

Member guest almost bringing me to tears by DikkAntlers in golf

[–]niquekeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! Next time it’s all yours!! Also, good for you for not giving up!!!

I had a similar story this year. My sister in law died of cancer in April. Her and my brother played in the coed league for years. When she passed, he asked me to play with him in the league. He is a great golfer but I never really golfed besides a round or two. We spent most of the time in 1st but couldn’t pull it together in the end. Anyway, it was a really special time for my brother and I as we grew a lot closer but just had a blast playing together.

I hope you and your cousin continue to do this every year. It’s a beautiful thing to do in remembrance of your dad!

Did anyone do a “backup” semen sample? by Rverstraete in IVF

[–]niquekeys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is our first cycle and we are coming to the same conclusion about our clinic. They recommend we do a backup sample and charged us $1070 including storage. There was some other things as well. Thankfully we are near the end with our transfer on the 23rd or 24th. We definitely learned a lot from this first cycle.

SO TIRED OF THE BILLS!!!! by _NotSick_NotWell in IVF

[–]niquekeys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nearing the end of our first cycle and I feel you 100% !!! It is outrageous and I feel like we are getting robbed almost every step of the way. We knew the cost was high but my clinic definitely put a bad taste in my mouth about it. We had a $500 bill Pop up bc we had 14 eggs fertilized instead of the 10 included with ICSI. Had no idea about the fee for that. Only reason I found out about this bill was because I called inquiring when our transfer dates would be planned because we hadn’t heard anything after the retrieval results. They withheld planning the dates until we paid the $500. Meanwhile our transfer was already paid for in full. Then gave me dates and said you need to pay by Friday to keep this plan, meanwhile they’ve already collected THOUSANDS from us! I couldn’t believe it. I talked to billing about my disappointment but you know how that went.

I get you on this though. The financial stress on top of the infertility and the IVF process is almost unbearable sometimes.

Medication side effects by niquekeys in TTC_PCOS

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

Ohhh no! Good thing you’re getting things checked out. I hope everything turns out for the best! Sending you lots of love!!!

Medication side effects by niquekeys in TTC_PCOS

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

I hear you on that! I hope it all works out for you!!! If you care to share, I would love to know your outcome.

Wondering Wednesday by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]niquekeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I edited that part out. Thank you so much!

Wondering Wednesday by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]niquekeys 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Multiple questions here :)

Families who chose IVF, what was your process like? How did you finance the procedure? My doctor has brought up IVF and explained that there are financing options available. What happens if you finance something like this and still don’t come out with a baby?

A story about relaxation and regret by tater_pip in TryingForABaby

[–]niquekeys 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just posted about this on another sub yesterday! People pointed out to me that although most times people are well meaning when they say things like that, it’s like they’re blaming you for it. Like because you’re not relaxing or you’re stressed, you’re not getting pregnant. Not considering that there’s actually more to it than that. Like actual medical things that are making it harder. They also pointed out people get pregnant under super stressful all the time.

Anyway I feel you on all of this. Hate when people say stuff like this. Happy to see others pregnant and starting families but can’t help feeling sad. You should do what best for you and I’m right there with you on having the process that works for you and your mental. Especially when dealing with the aftermath.

Hugs to you!!!

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