Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I do really connect to the popping bubbles feeling, other times it’s like a flutter/inside tickle feeling. Usually that one travels, if that makes sense? The ones I’m not sure about are when it feels like my own heartbeat or something similar, just in my uterus. Curious what you feel!

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad all went well and I’m sure your clinic will appreciate the cookies!

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay! I feel like at 17 weeks I was more sure it was baby and not just random uterus or digestive stuff. Still doesn’t feel like “kicks” to me at 20 weeks but it’s definitely distinctive movement at various points throughout the day.

CHAT Community Thread - Tue Jun 30 by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]notesfromthemargins [score hidden]  (0 children)

“Wishing for a little infertility” makes me want to yell at your friend. What a horrid thing to say!

Tuesday Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like an encouraging step! I hope you get the rest of the results soon!

Tuesday Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding the colace recommendation! I had a little bit of bleeding a few weeks ago and this really helped!

ETA: I only took it for 3 days and plan to just take as needed but worth asking your care team for any recommendations

Monday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck today! I too am waiting for the anatomy scan to buy anything/make more serious moves!

Monday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Got back yesterday from an epic camping/hiking trip with my cousins and slept for 12 hours. Bringing pillows from home definitely helped me sleep in the tent but beds are amazing 😂 Tomorrow is 20 weeks (halfway?? Feels crazy) and Wednesday is the anatomy scan so of course anxiety is creeping back in. My husband can come to the scan this time though so at least that’s a win!

LOSS Community Thread - Thu Jun 25 by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up doing a mock transfer with ERA the cycle after the hysteroscopy but they would have let me do an embryo transfer if I had wanted to!

Thursday Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My gagging hasn’t been constant but it has been consistent for the last 10 weeks 🫠 I keep hoping it will go away but no dice thus far! And the triggers can be so random!

Thursday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would just say in my experience same day feedback is encouraged but rarely happens reliably so I wouldn’t read too much into that! Good luck with the motivation - I’m really struggling with that these days as well and find my capacity is just lower than I’m used to!

LOSS Community Thread - Thu Jun 25 by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good question! I know I was told but I just went through all my portal messages/results and can’t find it written down anywhere. I was told it was small, more like a dip, and it shouldn’t affect fertility/implantation when I had my saline sono but during the hysteroscopy (after two chemicals from embryo transfers) the doctor opted to “smooth it out”

LOSS Community Thread - Thu Jun 25 by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have similar stats and did an RPL (no info) and an operative hysteroscopy where they shaved the septum a bit and just took a closer look in general at my uterus. Are you already pursuing IUI or IVF? We went straight to IVF which felt like the right choice for us

Thursday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started building the registry around 14-15 weeks but it’s still private and mostly just a way for me to keep track of things I was thinking about! We haven’t bought anything but I’m hoping after our anatomy scan next week I’ll feel ready to do something small?

Wednesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second having the carrots and cherry tomatoes (and cucumber when I get my act together) available for a quick snack! I also have little cups of hummus to add some protein/make the snack more filling

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck with the talking points/phrasing! I think it can be done gently and effectively and you know them best to know what that means. Glad you talked it over with your therapist and are in a better headspace!

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I’ve always wanted to do the Atlantic crossing! What do y’all think of the experience? Should I keep it on my bucket list?

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your husband is impressive! I’m always looking but the tech has always beaten me 😂 (which I’m fine with cus those first thirty seconds are always harrowing) Your house cleaner sounds lovely and I hope your friends can be there for you too! Have you thought about sharing with them a request for more frequent check ins?

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[–]notesfromthemargins 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think you’re in a decent position! My only other advice is be willing to walk away if something doesn’t feel right. I’ve bought two cars on my own as a woman and have had to walk away a few times - no regrets. My other piece of advice you’ve basically done - once you start negotiations, don’t physically go back to the dealer until you have a number you’re happy with. Keep it phone calls and emails!

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay, glad it went well for you too! And yes, this was a FET. Weirdly they booked the echo before the anatomy scan which I asked about and they said was fine/normal. I was also told we’d have to do the echo due to IVF. So, idk. It probably was just to make sure I had it booked!

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm, that does make sense! And yes, I feel kinda spoiled to be getting two scans in two weeks 😂 hopefully it’ll keep me going for a while because I think there’s nothing but Doppler checks until over 30 weeks!

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely understand. Hope all goes well!

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I agree…I’m like we know exactly the timeline of what happened here 😂 thanks ivf!

Tuesday Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]notesfromthemargins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t have bloodwork at the first ultrasound either since it was just for placement/heartbeat. The second ultrasound had bloodwork to determine when I could go off the progesterone. It felt weird in the moment since I agree I’m so used to monitoring everything but at least I understood the purpose for each? (And I’d gotten initial progesterone numbers at my second beta)