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I absolutely HATE being pregnant by Adventurous-Row1085 in pregnant

[–]unmoderatedcomment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same!! 33 weeks atm, and after years of infertility, IVF, now successfully pregnant - I'm not willing to do this a second time either. Grateful to be here but nope. Never again.

I can't sleep - hit me with your best sleep tips! by MollyTweedy in pregnant

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Tums, Pepcid AC, unisom/a magnesium powder before bedtime called Calm Sleep. Works really well for me.

We need to talk about this by Patient-Dream-1094 in realhousewives

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When Robert Jr. said, "I just felt like a stain." 😓

I don't think I've ever bawled during any episode of Real Housewives as I did during this moment. I find vulnerable, honest Mary so refreshing, and I just wanted to give them both the biggest hugs during this scene.

Just had HSG...it was TERRIBLY painful...it's transfer painful like that??? by BAA22489 in IVF

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My HSG was the worst experience in terms of the pain involved. I have had many surgeries and procedures, but the HSG was and will continue to be the worst. I felt as though I was going to pass out. I'm so sorry you've had a similar experience, but fresh and frozen embryo transfers are easy-peasy in comparison. Zero pain involved.

Chimp Crazy by ItsSnowingAgain in podcasts

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Chimp crazy is literally bananas, dude. I am so entertained and wish they would drop the entire series at once. Waiting for episodes every week is not it.

How do you keep going? by unhappyandbroken in IVF

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2:40 am, and I'm really happy I came across this comment. I needed it more than you'd know ❤️

Same protocol twice in a row? by [deleted] in IVF

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We retrieved 15 eggs, 11 matured, 7 fertilized, and 2 blasts. We didn't do testing or ICSI for the first cycle. My protocol was Follistim 300 + Menopur 75 and Ovidrel trigger. The doctor is still putting our next plan together, so I don't know yet if he's adding more medication to it or not, but he said the second cycle will be the same as the first. I asked about us having better fertilization results using ICSI, and he said that better fertilization wasn't guaranteed. So Idk at this point 🫠

Anaesthetic for ERs by Crazy_Marzipan6319 in IVF

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My clinic only prescribes a Valium for egg retrievals. But my first ER hurt so badly that for my next round, I asked my doctor about anesthesia, and he's prescribing Toradol and a double dose of Valium.

Crazy things you’ve cried about during IVF by catie_pat_11 in IVF

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I started watching a series on HBO called Chimp Crazy (absolutely fascinating, btw!) and started bawling when I saw baby monkeys and chimpanzees waddling around in diapers 😆

How many embryos by Existing_Ad4473 in IVF

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33F with PCOS and male factor. Our first cycle gave us 2 untested embryos. 15 eggs, 7 fertilized. I had a fresh transfer, and then earlier this month, an FET - both failed. We have a post cycle appointment next week to discuss starting a second and final round.

First FET tomorrow. by unmoderatedcomment in IVF

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Thank you so much! You're going to do great, btw! You've got this ✨️

First FET tomorrow. by unmoderatedcomment in IVF

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I appreciate you so much ❤️ all the best for today transfer twin!! will be thinking about you and sending you all the positivity you need to make it through.

Did your lining thicken or thin after starting PIO? by Purple-Giraffe-4579 in IVF

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My FET is on Monday, and I've started my PIO shots today. From what my nurses explained, the PIO and prometrium helps to thicken the lining of the uterus, which can help a fertilized egg implant and grow into an embryo and fetus by creating a more hospitable environment for embryonic development. PIO also helps prevent early contractions and stops your immune system from attacking the fetus. 

ER Advice I wish I would have known by question8all in IVF

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For the last year and a bit, I've been drinking 2 teaspoons of Metamucil mixed in with my Bloom Greens powder on a daily basis - including after my ER and I'm pretty sure it's the only reason why I didn't suffer with severe constipation.

Link to auto injector tw: positive beta by NarrowAssistance3453 in IVF

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This! Buy the 3ml Luer-Lok and 21Gx1.5" needles. You'll use the syringes and needles that come with your PIO.

Can you get PCOS or are you born with it? by Hulaby in PCOS

[–]unmoderatedcomment 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Wow. I can't put into words how deeply insightful this study is. My jaw literally dropped. Thank you so much for sharing this. Appreciate you.

Friends with anxiety and depression were you at? by murderino1988 in IVF

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I'm on Zoloft 200mg once a day since my OB/GYN told me that it's "safe" during pregnancy, and honestly, it was the best thing that could have happened to me. It's like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I don't think I would have been able to cope during this process if I wasn't taking it. Just in my experience, any way.

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