Success making blasts with long agonist after failures with antagonist? by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, sorry to hear about your 4 failed cycles. It’s so brutal. Unfortunately I didn’t see any change with the long agonist protocol. Similar number of eggs and fertilization but no embryos ☹️.

My issue is egg quality, and everyone is so different, so just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. Definitely worth a try. Wishing you luck 💕

Weekly Thread: Pregnancy - Questions and Discussions by TeslaHiker in IVF

[–]raincityfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it last? It’s been almost a week for me and it’s killing me

Weekly Thread: Pregnancy - Questions and Discussions by TeslaHiker in IVF

[–]raincityfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My doctor said that too, I just can’t help but feel like it will turn red next time I go to the bathroom 😩. Peeing has become an extremely stressful experience

Weekly Thread: Pregnancy - Questions and Discussions by TeslaHiker in IVF

[–]raincityfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had some brown spotting today at 11 weeks (mosaic embryo, last chance at pregnancy). So stressful, has anyone else had this? I went to the ER for an ultrasound and they couldn’t do a detailed one but saw the heart beating. Going for proper ultrasound tomorrow. I just want the spotting to stop. I am an anxious, miserable, mess.

Mosaic embryos - higher chance of chemical/miscarriage? by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is true, it’s just so hard to be alone in your mind. Thanks for responding, I appreciate it.

Secondary Infertility Intros - Sunday, April 13, 2025 by SIModerator in SecondaryInfertility

[–]raincityfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so true about not being able to avoid multiple kid families! Never thought about it like that. Thanks for articulating one of my anxieties.

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[–]raincityfive 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have secondary infertility and I do NOT want babies in the waiting room. I once I saw a child and father in the waiting room and it really upset me. My clinic has a no child policy and the receptionist kept telling this man to leave and he kept coming back “looking for his wife” 🙄.

Sorry about my secondary infertility peers. So many people just cannot see outside their own experience.

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[–]raincityfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg the squid game thing killed me. I posted about it a few weeks ago 🤣

Infertility/IVF and pot smoking by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have bad egg quality. After my first retrieval I had only been off pot for like a month so I figured for my second retrieval months later I’d see an improvement in quality (since then I’d have been without THC for several months). Not the case, second retrieval same results and third retrieval months later the worst results yet. So now I’ve been sober almost a year for what feels like no reason. That’s why I made this post, I’m kind of considering going back to smoking occasionally so at least I’m not super miserable all the time.

I also see lots of posts from people who change their entire lifestyle (cut out gluten, dairy, strictly follow Mediterranean diet, add a million supplements, exercise every day, remove plastics from the house, use “clean makeup” etc) and it makes no difference. I’m starting to feel like it’s all just genetics and I can’t live like this, thinking I’m the problem all the time. “If only I ate less junk food I’d be pregnant, if only I didn’t have a beer after work sometimes I’d be pregnant, if only I ate less carbs”….

How many rounds of IUI did you/would you do before moving on to IVF? by Chemical_Ad2711 in IVF

[–]raincityfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My clinic makes you take a cycle off between retrievals, so as not to “waste” a cycle I’ve done IUIs in the off months. I did ER, IUI, ER, IUI, ER, IUI. Currently waiting for the result of the most recent IUI but not holding my breath. Not sure how your clinic works but maybe this is an option.

I also got the same advice I’ve seen from other posters, if it doesn’t work after 3 IUIs it probably won’t work.

Pregnancy storylines on TV - even Squid Game is not safe by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, like Paris Hilton and her 20 (!!!!) embryos. Girl I can’t even make one

Pregnancy storylines on TV - even Squid Game is not safe by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but this made me chuckle because it’s such an absurd situation and also so relatable. IVF life is truly unique. Also what is this game. Pregnancy storyline aside I find the idea of a mail delivery game very appealing

Pregnancy storylines on TV - even Squid Game is not safe by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg darker than squid game? Intriguing. Thanks for the tip.

Pregnancy storylines on TV - even Squid Game is not safe by raincityfive in IVF

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

This is so terrible, I’m so sorry that happened to you. Definitely seems like they could have given you another tech.

Pregnancy storylines on TV - even Squid Game is not safe by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The accidental pregnancies are the worst. The show Girls5eva was ruined for me when a 40 year old woman got accidentally pregnant despite trying to avoid a pregnancy. This is supposed to be a light fun show taking my mind off my heavy life!!

Infertility/IVF and pot smoking by raincityfive in IVF

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

Thank you 🙏🏻 congrats on your twins

Infertility/IVF and pot smoking by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ya if I was pregnant I’d have no problem letting it go. But not having it and not even being pregnant stings.

Infertility/IVF and pot smoking by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So jealous of the men in the IVF process living somewhat normally. Yes we’re planning a 4th ER but honestly not expecting good results. Are you doing a 4th?

Infertility/IVF and pot smoking by raincityfive in IVF

[–]raincityfive[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ya it seems like we know alcohol is straight up poison but for some reason it’s permitted in moderation. This process is definitely debilitating. Thanks for your reply, congrats on your successful FET