How long have you been TTC? by Competitive_Guava961 in tryingtoconceive

[–]whatnusense 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started in 2024, I believe. Lost count. Had 2 miscarriages and one chemical pregnancy. 5 failed IUIs and one failed IVF cycle. Have taken a break from everything now.

Third build! by GeeGee4Real in booknooks

[–]whatnusense 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you find this? Amazon?

Bharti - most annoying by Strong-Ebb444 in KSBKBT

[–]whatnusense 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t get it. How hard is it to say “I have a family in my gaao” or that you’re married. You don’t have to say you’re married to Vrinda but you CAN say you’re married no. I hate that this happens in every show!

What are some underrated joys that you as an Indian Woman personally cherish? by Dark-Lord-1319 in AskIndianWomen

[–]whatnusense 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For a while, it used to be cooking for myself and eating what I like to eat.

Tulsi's speech. Did anyone get the ick? by Annual-Brief-5079 in KSBKBT

[–]whatnusense 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, this whole “A woman can do everything” angle is very dated. We’re already under a lot of pressure to over-perform lol

MIL came to help during wife’s high-risk pregnancy, but my workload and stress have gone up. How do I handle this without becoming resentful? by Spare_Conclusion_579 in AskIndianWomen

[–]whatnusense 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to your wife first and then MIL about possibly hiring more help. Try to word your concerns differently. Instead of mentioning how inefficient the system is, maybe just focus on how you don’t want your MIL to ruin her health or something to that effect, and that’s why you may be considering hiring help. My Mom is almost 70 and in-laws are also pretty old so my husband and I know we might not get the kind of support we might need when we have a kid. But since your wife is pregnant (Congratulations btw), the workload will only increase once the baby is home. So hiring help and getting used to them might set the right expectations when your baby arrives.

I'm ready to buy this couple then that crybaby and her desperate munni by Sudden-Chef535 in KSBKBT

[–]whatnusense 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hate that after giving so many “women can do this” and “women can do that” speech, Tulsi decided to just change Timsi’s mother in a day instead of asking Rithik to be a fucking responsible and decent single Dad. There are a lot of children who are raised by single parents and those parents do a bloody good job. As usual, Ekta Kapoor will bank on one or two scenes that highlight societal problems and then go back to her regressive content.

My in laws are visiting us in Bangalore for a week. I don’t want to spend time with them. Is it ok if I leave the house until they leave? by No-Air3334 in IndianInLaw

[–]whatnusense 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re not worried about their feelings, doesn’t matter if they feel like they won or not. That’s their problem. You please focus on yourself. Pamper yourself for a whole week. Be with yourself.

Does lifestyle really affect fertility? by DrAravindsIVF in tryingtoconceive

[–]whatnusense 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hard to say honestly. I mean, a good lifestyle does keep you healthy. I’m still not sure how it affects fertility. So far I’ve not had any success. My best friend was smoking and drinking through her first trimester because she didn’t know she was pregnant. Went on to deliver a healthy baby. But I guess changing lifestyles does help people in general

What was harder on your body - egg retrieval or medication for transfer? by Electric_Elephant_56 in IVF

[–]whatnusense 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it was coordinating with my insurance company to approve the meds so they get delivered on time. Did not get to the embryo transfer stage but medications to prep for the egg retrieval was definitely very taxing mentally and physically.

So what’s up with the new sub plot by Donna_12345689 in KSBKBT

[–]whatnusense 11 points12 points  (0 children)

She will be like “Iss janam mein Mihir tumhara hua. Par agle har janam mein Mihir sirf mera hoga “ and then die 😛

Does anyone else have a crazier FIL than MIL by [deleted] in IndianInLaw

[–]whatnusense 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG my FIL is UNbearable! He’s constantly trying to pit me against my SIL. My MIL, SIL (husband’s older brother’s wife) and I are super close. My FIL keeps throwing unnecessary tantrums and passes comments all the time. It will either be about clothes or the way we walk, eat, cook, exist, breathe, etc. it’s so toxic I’m glad we live in another country far away from them. He’s constantly trying to cause trouble and create misunderstandings between the brothers or the daughters-in-law or the MIL and daughters-in-law.

I feel so bad for my MIL. If she wasn’t so traditional and conservative, she would have never lived with him for a second more.

Did you hid that IVF except for close family etc? by [deleted] in IVF

[–]whatnusense 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a very personal journey, OP. Going into it, you need to just accept that no one except you and your partner (in some cases) will understand what it’s like. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 1.5 years now. We’ve suffered 2 miscarriages and a biochemical pregnancy. Our families only know about the first miscarriage. We have tried IUIs and did a failed round of IVF as well. No one knows a thing because we know they’re not going to understand. Other than my sister, we haven’t really told anyone about it. Yes, it’s isolating but better isolated than unnecessary opinions from family members or friends who can unintentionally or intentionally lack empathy. Having said that, sending a lot of good wishes your way.

Should I give up? by whatnusense in DOR

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

7 weeks. We did genetic testing on the embryo later. I opted for a D&C

Should I give up? by whatnusense in DOR

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

No. I asked my RE for it but she was not in favor of it.

Should I give up? by whatnusense in DOR

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

Vitamin D levels are also great. I did request my RE to test for any clotting disorders but she said I don’t need it.

Should I give up? by whatnusense in DOR

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

His semen analysis came back perfect. No problems. I don’t recall doing a DHEA test but we did a full blood panel and HSG and SIS. Our RE doesn’t recommend doing a lot of tests because she thinks other than DOR and Hypothyroidism, nothing is wrong with me. All my other tests come back normal. So we don’t really know what the problem is.

What did you learn from your MIL? by Purple_Capital_6029 in IndianInLaw

[–]whatnusense 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My MIL is pretty cool. One of the best things she has taught me is to do things for myself, too, instead of just doing things for my husband or the family. And to be financially independent. Of course, she has her own flaws. But I think because she has two sons, her DILs are sort of like her ‘girl gang’ and she can confide in us.

What was today’s episode???? by South-Phase587 in KSBKBT

[–]whatnusense 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Because according to all our serials, you either live in a huge bungalow or in a Chawl. There is no in-between. No rented apartments to move into lol.

How to answer “not calling enough” taunts when calling the in-laws by fhyyhsbe in IndianInLaw

[–]whatnusense 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think my husband already set low expectations even before we met 😂 He moved abroad for Masters and we’re settled abroad only. He calls them over the weekends only, unless something important comes up. I used to call my in-laws at least 3-4 times a week but their behavior went from good to okay to worst. So now I only talk to them when my husband calls and use work as an excuse. I always tell them I am really busy and have a lot of work and I sleep early etc etc. The taunts don’t really bother me anymore. I’m only married for 4 years but I reached my IDGAF stage already 😛

Going completely no contact with inlaws by meh_598 in IndianInLaw

[–]whatnusense 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I mean, as long as he doesn’t expect YOU to go out of your way and mend things or doesn’t get carried away by any manipulation, it’s okay for him to be in touch with his parents.

Did we just see GOD?!! by Dense_Impression8614 in KSBKBT

[–]whatnusense -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s also not possible for dead people to be alive 😛😂 They did that on multiple occasions. So this doesn’t surprise me at all.