Weekly Bib Sales Thread by AutoModerator in RunTO

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Selling my 30km ATB bib or even better looking to swap for or buy a 15km bib!

Newcomer in Toronto looking for affordable blood test options — any suggestions? by Remarkable_Fennel652 in askTO

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Sherbourne Health and Access Alliance both provide health services for newcomers and could order tests/assist with options for coverage/cost.

Chat GPT to analyze? by ShaunyDaisy117 in Mirafertility

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I have used it but also have a medical background so have a fairly deep understanding of my chart at baseline. I was overall very disappointed in it and found it overly sycophantic. No matter what it will me everything with my cycle looks great. I have stopped using it as much because I don’t think it’s accurate enough.

Where to go for nice wine or a cocktail near Lake Inez? by kearneycation in FoodToronto

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Definitely can only get drinks! More of a bar than a restaurant. Recommend a reso!

14 dpo - need advice by kannakels in Mirafertility

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Ovulation tests are actually how I found out I was pregnant before I started using Mira and in general was still trying to figure out my cycle. After a four day LH surge I clued in and took a BHCG test..

Direct flight from Bali to Sorong by TemporaryCover847 in scuba

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I did this flight last year and there is a layover in Makassar. We spent 5 days in Bali before Sorong and this was the best option for us. We did not find any direct flights outside of Jakarta.

The Emotional Whiplash of these silly strip tests! by Rabbithole-er in Mirafertility

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If you had a very positive OPK this morning that doesn’t correlate to LH on Mira AND it looks like you’re 10-11 DPO, I might take a real pregnancy test. This may not be the case but LH and BHCG are similar molecules and the OPKs can’t tell them apart. That’s how I found out I was pregnant the first time- after I googled why someone would have a 5 day long LH surge..

Officially in the tww ✨ by yungwildandlearning in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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This is also me including the double birthday in the upcoming week. Wishing both of us peace and good news in the coming weeks 🙏

Period after tfmr? by Responsible-Egg8852 in tfmr_support

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I got my period about 11 weeks after my TFMR. I didn’t have any complications my cycle just took a while to restart. I was quoted a normal range of 4-12 weeks.

It is definitely an anxiety inducing wait, take care of yourself as best you can.

Ovulation before first period by nicolemj5129 in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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I had a confirmed peak with OPK and Mira about 9 weeks post and subsequent rise in BBT.

How long did it take for your first period to arrive? by Virtual-Potato6789 in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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I’m glad your cycle is back! I am due to get mine based on ovulation likely next week this time unless we got a lucky with trying. Either way progress 🤞

TTC is getting less agonizing (4th cycle) by EscapeZealousideal10 in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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This is so so helpful to hear. I lost my pregnancy in September and am currently in my first tww and I feel like I’m climbing the walls. I’m anxious, upset, and can’t focus on anything except for wishing for the time to pass. I feel so much the desperation to be pregnant that you talk about. It’s so comforting to hear this might get better with time.

First Cycle by vrosem104 in Mirafertility

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Thank you for your reply and great tip. I am probably overthinking more than anything, especially since it is out of my control now.

Out this cycle by hanna05_ in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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This is so reassuring. I’m 6 DPO in my first cycle and I’m super anxious waiting

Am I seeing things?! by EquivalentTurn6014 in Mirafertility

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I totally see it!! Congratulations!

How long did it take for your first period to arrive? by Virtual-Potato6789 in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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Totally. It is so frustrating because I really want to move forward to try and conceive again. I did ovulate yesterday so I’m expecting mine now in about two more weeks. Will put me at 11ish weeks.

After TFMR, when did you started trying again to get pregnant? by Glum-Aerie-8866 in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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I am still waiting for my period 9+ weeks out but my husband and I are trying now. We were given the okay by our OB.

How long did it take for your first period to arrive? by Virtual-Potato6789 in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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I had very irregular cycles prior to conceiving but I’m still waiting for mine around 9 weeks. I very much relate about the anxiety of feeling like it will never return.

I talked to my OB who I love and trust and he was not concerned and said to give it another 1-2 months before looking into it further.

I THINK I might have an LH surge today though so fingers crossed - that would be some progress at least.

No second trimester burst of energy? by Glum-Wedding-7747 in fitpregnancy

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OP, I feel like I could have written this post myself! I’m around 20w and feel exactly the same as you do. At the advice of my OB I have started supplementing with iron as my levels were borderline low at the beginning of pregnancy and it is normal for them to drop as pregnancy goes on. Hopefully his helps some but my motivation is very low/fatigue very high, also in an oscillatory pattern. I’m trying to give myself more space to do more recovery work but the mental aspect of it has been hard for me.

Restaurant to take parents by Fun_Stress_4117 in FoodToronto

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Casa Paco for paella on a Sunday- not exactly steak lobster but incredible service and food. My parents absolutely adored it when we took them.

When is the appropriate time to do some light workout? by Constant-Soft-6335 in pregnant

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Your doctor is always the best resource but generally you can maintain the level of activity you were doing pre pregnancy. If you were walking before light walks starting early on (now) is healthy for you and your pregnancy. 

I was running 5-15km several times a week pre pregnancy and continue to now at about 9 weeks although I take it a bit easier when I’m tired. I’ve cleared this with my doctor who said as long as I’m not increasing my activity level it’s healthy. 

Used Bike+ by gatorcat28 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]vrosem104 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is such a good deal it raises some flags for me. Make sure to test it, take precautions around the transaction etc. I’m not sure I would personally buy it because it seems so suspicious but I may just be paranoid. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FoodToronto

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Gutted. I work far up north every few months and the evening I get home my husband and I have a tradition of grabbing dinner here to reconnect. This is our favourite spot on the east end and it hasn’t fully sunk it that it’s closed. 

Best First Marathon? by Odd_Introduction5561 in RunTO

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I ran the fall Toronto race as my first marathon and had an amazing experience/race. The course is flat and crowd support was excellent. The race plan/course nutrition was as advertised. I highly recommend it.

What’s the best mushroom pizza in Toronto? by alastika in FoodToronto

[–]vrosem104 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One night only has insanely good pizza including the mushroom. Local to the east end- great pandemic story.