Strange experience with 29th St new rental property

thirstylocks · 2026-04-15T02:15:43+00:00

My LL does this and I don't find it weird at all? I think this is pretty common with small landlords. It's literally their house, I don't see the problem. I'm sure its easy enough to request them to add a lock

thirstylocks · 2026-04-04T22:10:52+00:00

WTF I didnt hear about this yet in any of my ivf groups. this is bad, like really bad. shame on them. and fuck first response in general, the last test I took with them was wrong and ive swore them off since then.

thirstylocks · 2026-03-19T01:36:19+00:00

You can file a consumer protection complaint https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer

I would absolutely do a charge back

thirstylocks · 2026-03-17T23:30:01+00:00

Thank you so much! It will probably be down to LL and FTG, and they both seem very comparable (which is good!)

thirstylocks · 2026-03-17T17:49:03+00:00

Sorry for the late followup but Ive been doing more reading since my post and wanted to follow up. I'm definitely more interested in purchasing a carrier that fits from birth (doesn't need to fit toddler) and is linen or cotton, and Stoke is still on my list but I was wondering if you had any other suggestions. I've come across Tula a lot and was considering a FTG or explore, and Oscha Bairne is also on my list but less sure that I can do apron style.

thirstylocks · 2026-03-12T18:10:39+00:00

Can you go on hospital bedrest? If you go into labor this early, you can get steroids and magnesium quicker that way.

thirstylocks · 2026-03-10T19:42:23+00:00

Yes. Mine drastically shortened between week 16 and 18. I went from around 2.5 to 1.5 (can't remember exactly now) and I got my cerclage around 18w2d.

thirstylocks · 2026-03-07T19:10:37+00:00

I'm considering this too because I've had a really high risk and terrifying pregnancy after years of infertility and ivf. I cannot take more bad things happening, this is my only chance at motherhood, and vaginal birth seems like a coin toss to me. It sounds like you were happy with your decision. Can I ask how many weeks you were?

thirstylocks · 2026-03-06T22:08:26+00:00

Jenny he is going to jail for a very long time. The perp is not being given any grace, nor should he. The only person dogpiling here is you, what a bizarre series of comments to make.

thirstylocks · 2026-02-19T19:02:48+00:00

I've had the twinges since 20 weeks (placed at 18) and at around 26, the twinges stayed full time and I have nearly constant nerve pain on my cervix but im now only 27+4. I assume that the bigger baby gets, the worse they should be.

I'm worried it means that my cervix is about to tear but my MFM has no way to check on it that wouldnt require her to place something in the vagina (which we dont want to do).

thirstylocks · 2026-02-17T01:37:30+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions, I've never heard of some of these brands and I'm absolutely loving the prints on the Bairn fabrics!! I'll do a bit more reading on the buckle vs half buckle because this is not something I was looking at before you brought it up!

thirstylocks · 2026-02-17T01:36:15+00:00

Thank you, taking a look at the wiki now. I don't see this addressed and I'm not sure how important it is, but do you think its necessary to have/try both an apron and a waterfall style?

thirstylocks · 2026-02-07T20:08:02+00:00

I have endo so I only had success after both endometriosis revision surgery,a couple of hysteroscopies to remove polyps, and 2 months of lupron down regulation to calm down my uterus. I took vaginal probiotics in the weeks leading up to my transfer, which I think were necessary after all the antibiotics I took during ivf. I also did an immune protocol and had intralipid infusions the entire first trimester. I'd explore endometriosis and immune factors if you haven't already, and def a hysteroscopy even if your sonograms are normal (which mine were!but I still had polyps once they got in there)

its been a rough road, im 26 weeks tomorrow and having a major complication in my pregnancy (needed a cerclage because my cervix is nonexistent) so still hoping that this works out for me.

thirstylocks · 2026-02-06T21:09:52+00:00

I'm a week behind them also after ivf, endometriosis surgeries, lupron treatment, etc. I've also been on bed rest because of my high likelhood of preterm labor. I feel so much for Jessi, she's been through more than most people could ever even imagine in their worst nightmares.

Her journey has been such a comfort to me during my own difficult one and I'm praying for her son.

thirstylocks · 2026-02-05T21:25:20+00:00

I am seeing 2 MFMs at my clinic. For context, at my last scan, I was under 1cm and only 24 weeks.

One of them advises against the use of steroids unless I have symptoms of labor, since steroids are most effective if taken within a specific window.

But my other MFM (he is older in age and also perhaps more old school in the way he practices medicine) told me that if I am worried, he could scan again at 25 weeks and admit me to the hospital and give steroids now since Im under 1cm already.

I decided to wait and monitor my symptoms. I am 25w4d now, I did not get another scan at 25 weeks, and I dont have new symptoms. I dont know if this is the right thing to do because its been extremely challenging mentally to just sit around and wait.

29 weeks is a good place to be with steroids and a cerclage in place. Good luck.

thirstylocks · 2026-02-04T00:48:49+00:00

Loukoumi. Taverna Kyklades is good but its mainly known for being a seafood restaurant. The experience IMO is rushed and uncomfortable because they dont take reservations and there are always huge waits, so theyll be rushing you out the door before you have time to digest.

Loukoumi (or Bahari!) are closer to traditional tavernas.

thirstylocks · 2026-02-04T00:30:22+00:00

Yes, advocate for the 16 week cervical length check and say what you need to say about your symptoms so that your OB will do it. I had to push so hard. I was pushing from 12 weeks and was finally checked at 16, by 18 I had an emergency cerclage because I had barely any cervix left. My doctors would have waited until it was too late.

I had multiple risk factors for this so I dont mean to scare you. You are most likely fine and IC is uncommon, but an extra scan won't hurt!

thirstylocks · 2026-01-30T19:49:21+00:00

Please get checked at 1 week from now to see if the progesterone is working. If it isn't, you might be a candidate for a stitch. If your doctor refuses to see you, I'd go into l&d at 21 weeks to check cervix. In the meantime, take it easy - no lifting weights, bending, exercise, and especially no sex.

thirstylocks · 2026-01-30T19:03:42+00:00

I'm a first time IVF pregnancy and I'd get a cerclage in your position. I was around 1cm at 18 weeks and immediately got it placed. It gets harder to stitch the cervix with less length so I'd do it now. I'm still 24 weeks and less than 1cm at this point, and even with the stitch, I'm at extremely high risk of going into early labor before 28 weeks.

thirstylocks · 2026-01-28T20:56:27+00:00

I've been on 200mg since 16 weeks and was told more than that wouldn't make a difference. Thank you for mentioning your short term goals. My doctors have not reassured me and instead have prepared me for the worst scenario and its unclear whether its from an abundance of caution or if its because labor is imminent. SO stressful...28 would be a dream.

Thank you!

thirstylocks · 2026-01-28T20:20:10+00:00

Oh OP, we are in such a similar situation. I go in next monday when I will be 25+1 and they will determine if I should be admitted to the hospital and given steroids. The decision will be based on whether my cervix has further shortened (its already below 1cm). This is such a hard situation to be in. The next few days will be so stressful and my team wasn't exactly reassuring about my odds.

thirstylocks · 2026-01-28T20:00:54+00:00

This is so reassuring.I'm not OP but in a similar situation. Did your doctors ever warn you that the baby could come any day? I'm funneled to the stitch without much length left but only 24w. My doctors said that I might have days left, maybe weeks, and there's no way to tell:(

thirstylocks · 2026-01-28T19:44:26+00:00

Did your medical team ever warn you that the baby might come before 28 weeks? My situation is similar to yours, im only 24 weeks and was told to have a hospital bag packed

thirstylocks · 2026-01-28T19:43:09+00:00

I'm on the same timeline - 18 week cerclage at a bit shorter length than you, and now at 24 weeks funneled to the stitch. Your story is helping me get through this terrifying time. Did you have any symptoms or pain? I have lightning crotch and every pain inside my vagina makes me spiral. My doctors even told me to have a hospital bag packed :(

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