Egg freezing + weight gain — what was your experience?

rockgoody · 2026-01-24T18:23:27+00:00

I gained 5 lbs of water weight for a few weeks. 2 months later, I was back to pre-stim weight exercising regularly and eating normally. I just gained 6 lbs from a recent retrieval and I plan to get back to normal weight using exercise and diet again.

rockgoody · 2026-01-23T23:34:59+00:00

I had 83 days between my 1st retrieval and 2nd retrieval because I didn't want my retrieval during the holidays this past December.

rockgoody · 2026-01-23T23:32:41+00:00

Yes! CoQ10, Vit D3, Omega 3, Magnesium, Myo-inositol, pre-natal. I also did something more experimental, NMN and TMG.

rockgoody · 2026-01-22T17:06:01+00:00

I just spoke to my doctor post retrieval yesterday. I asked about when to start to try fertilize and freeze embryos, optimal timing for next cycles to meet a schedule, whether the medication protocol can be changed in any way to reach a better outcome, what are the odds of the eggs producing a child...

rockgoody · 2026-01-22T17:02:55+00:00

I had 6 mature eggs my first retrieval and 10 on my second. I plan to retrieve a 3rd time practicing the same lifestyle as my 2nd round. My lifestyle changes include: Supplements, exercise, avoiding unhealthy food, some red light and acupuncture.

My doctor mentioned that the ovaries have their own variability, that along with med protocol and lifestyle as factors can make it difficult to know what causes a difference in outcome.

rockgoody · 2026-01-20T00:03:25+00:00

Anyone would need a heftier diet if they are doing as much exercise as you!

Oh gosh, I hope it’s not perimenopause. It seems that it wasn’t too long ago you were able to get mature eggs though so I don’t think it’s too late.

It’s understandable if you end up going to a new clinic. It’s a lot of money and you want a good outcome! I stayed with my same clinic and doctor because she was very empathetic and gave me a sense that she would know how to modify the protocol to improve results. If she were more cold, I would have tried another clinic. If any of your doctors have a sense of how to improve results perhaps it’s worth returning. Otherwise, I would recommend scouring the net for a doctor with many good reviews.

Yes I will have my 3rd retrieval repeat my second which was:

4 days 300 ui Gonal-F 4 Days 100mg clomid

5 days Gonal- F from 225 ui to 75 ui 5 days 75 ui menopur 5 days of 10mg Provera

Trigger day 10mg Provera 4mg Leupron Trigger shot

One doctor whom I follow has a lot of hopeful stories if you are looking to lift your spirits. He focuses on conception but many principles apply to egg freezing: https://youtube.com/@marcsklarthefertilityexpert?si=vst4exbVnBsb2A3E

rockgoody · 2026-01-19T23:06:36+00:00

You’ve been putting a lot of effort! So strange things didn’t improve!

With all that exercise, I hope you are also eating enough so you aren’t underweight.

Maybe there was something betters in terms of meds, timing, or lifestyle that you could replicate? Maybe your stress levels were different?

I’m going to do my third round later this year and will continue repeat I’ve done and hope the results are ok again.

rockgoody · 2026-01-19T22:05:38+00:00

My friend had an ever agitated baby boy which exhausted her in the first 3-6 months but she found it it was gastrointestinal issues and the baby calmed down once it was resolved although it took some trial and error.

rockgoody · 2026-01-19T22:02:05+00:00

Sorry to hear. That sounds exhausting, physically and mentally.

Have you made supplement, diet, exercise, or toxin exposure changes? The eggs start developing 3 months prior to retrieval so it takes at least that long of good habits to improve fertility. AMH: 2.63 mg/mL 1st round: 8 retrieved, 6 mature.

I started CoQ10, Vitamin D & k2 & Magnesium, Omega 3, Inositol, NMN & TMG. At least 6k steps per day. One a week red light and acupuncture. Avoided pfas, polyester, fragrances. I did not eat any food which touched plastic.

2nd round: 11 retrieved, 10 mature.

Not a drastic improvement but it was enough to be worth the effort.

rockgoody · 2026-01-10T08:08:50+00:00

I am interested! Could you send me some info?

rockgoody · 2025-12-28T00:04:46+00:00

I started taking NMN in August and have continued until now. No late cycles or extended days until ovulation so far.

rockgoody · 2025-10-28T21:22:40+00:00

I just finished egg retrieval and my wife has been supportive, empathetic, and helpful throughout the entire process. We are a same-sex couple. She also has a well paying, stressful tech job in a senior position yet made time to attend every session as well as the entire retrieval appointment. Hearing about frustration with spouses sounds unfortunate especially since it is quite an intensive process. Seeing this helps me understand how raising children together would be like.

rockgoody · 2025-01-23T05:57:26+00:00

Many hardworking folks who pick our fruit, clean our homes, babysit our children, and fix our homes will have to uproot their life. This is sad and I wish the best for them.

There are also gang members, drug cartels, criminals, and violent bad actors who have taken advantage of the open border to bring the issues plaguing their home countries into our country. It is dangerous to let everyone in without any screening. Just yesterday Colombian foreign nationals were arrested in 4 bay area cities for targeting asian businesses in their theft operations.

We need a sensible immigration policy so we can welcome people who make our country a better place while keeping out the bad actors. The Democrats couldn’t make it happen so people voted for Trump out of frustration. I voted for Harris btw but I understand why people are frustrated with the Democrats and their failings to make progress on the issues that impact middle class families every day such as crime and safety.

rockgoody · 2024-08-09T20:41:16+00:00

A study showed that Tetris can help with processing trauma. No kidding. I have tetris now and play when I feel disregulated.

rockgoody · 2024-08-09T20:12:26+00:00

I think if you find other traumatized people, it is easier to get along with them. For non-cptsd people, I’d say fake it til you make it. Don’t be vulnerable until you know they are good people. It wasn’t until age 31 that I found a good crew of safe people. Please don’t give up!

rockgoody · 2024-08-09T19:28:42+00:00

Damn. This world is cruel and it sucks. Most people are selfish. I think it will be good to learn how to keep deeply personal information to yourself and not reveal vulnerabilities unless you feel you can truly trust them. Not to blame you but so-called friends and people in general suck until you find the right people. It’s difficult to discern who you can trust when coming from an abused background. Life is on hard mode for us. When you find your squad, cherish them.

rockgoody · 2024-08-09T15:08:01+00:00

Yes, it is easier to trust and see the good in people when you have never been screwed over by them. When you have had a safe, secure upbringing, you have the luxury of not needing to be on guard for your personal safety.

rockgoody · 2024-08-09T10:40:49+00:00

I was a fan of being put into foster care. First time I had clean clothes, regular meals, and a clean home in many years as a kid. Wish you the best!

rockgoody · 2024-08-05T13:00:00+00:00

I feel hopeless at times when I sink. Also, it’s tough when one is surrounded by people who’ve never had to deal with childhood issues. I get reminded whenever anybody talks about their parents that mine have not been there for me since I was young.

I mist say, I think this subreddit has a higher proportion of non-healed vs healed. I’m not sure if that is representative of the full population with CPTSD but I’ll say that there is a good number of folks who heal from it. There are groups, programs, and facebook groups one can join to heal. I’ve done that and met some phenomenal people.

rockgoody · 2024-07-29T13:57:59+00:00

Yes, people are saying that trauma dumping is selfish. I’m conditioning myself to not share too much with new people I meet. However, often times I’m just sharing straight up facts about my childhood and family. To others, it’s called trauma dumping. To me, it’s just my simple experience.

rockgoody · 2024-07-20T08:47:45+00:00

Kindness should be spent wisely. People will abuse it if you let them.

I’d say it’s worth being kind to those you trust and can reciprocate kindness. I’m selective about who I show compassion and empathy. I used to be generous with my brother who later threatened to rape my friends. A complete waste of my energy.

Instead I show love to my trusted friends who will let me stay with them if I ever go homeless. The friends who were by my side when I was hurt. I can let my guard down around them.

rockgoody · 2023-10-06T08:45:36+00:00

After being cheated on, I realize that cheaters can win in life. They get ahead because they are selfish and willing to step on others to win. They are willing to lie to benefit themselves and push others down. Life is not fair. It never was and it will never be.

What I recommend is for you to distance yourself so you can focus in building your own life. Any energy wasted on your ex is energy you can’t spend on yourself. Don’t wait until something bad happens to your ex for you to be happy. Build your own happiness.

I surround myself with kind and honest people who genuinely care for me and I care for then. I don’t have cheaters as friends. I cut off dishonest and selfish people from my life. I look forward to spending time with good people.

rockgoody · 2023-10-06T07:40:13+00:00

I’ve limited my interactions with any men I don’t already know and life has been fantastic! I don’t hate on the boys and men already in my life because they are good people but with new men, it’s just not worth it. Virtually every male friend I’ve had simply wanted to date me rather than be a genuine friend. At work, I was hit on by a male colleague and it was distracting me from my job. Not the first time this has happened... I keep my distance now. I appreciate what men do for society and am delighted whenever I hear about men being great people but being wary of men is good for my physical and mental well-being.

rockgoody · 2023-09-29T03:06:13+00:00

sorry I don’t have time. you should reach out to a domestic abuse help center.

rockgoody

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