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Had my egg retrieval on Friday and retrieved 12 eggs. Got my fertilization report and 5 are mature and fertilized. I wasn’t expecting such an extreme drop off so early on. Am I out of the race?

Has anyone done an egg allergy ladder that wouldn’t mind sharing? My GP told me this wasn’t a thing, but I friend of a friend’s baby has been put on it by her GP.

Anybody eaten hardboiled eggs that were accidentally left out overnight and been fine?… still in their shells if that makes any difference

I’m really struggling with visitors wanting their ‘newborn cuddle’. I feel like so many of these visitors, mean well but are only coming to hold the baby and wouldn’t normally be seeing us outside of bigger gatherings. I also am struggling with the expectation that we just hand our baby over for multiple people. I...

I only aim to have one or two childre in my lifetime but I am curious as to some of the reasons why women would want 3, 4,5 or more children. It is just a question to put out there as I'm curious

Hey looking for anyone on the wait to test day after treatment?

I feel like we need more good, strong hugs between friends and family.

My husband and I are both Christian’s and will be raising our child in a Christ like home. A lot of my husband’s family are Hindu and prior to our son being born have said they want to take him to the temple. My MIL called my husband the other day and told him when I was in labour (which ended in emergency c-section...

For more context, the father was a phlebotomist, so he had access to collecting and illegal keeping the blood of patients who have AIDs. When the child was in the hospital for unrelated reasons the father came to “visit” his 11 month old. He told his ex he would watch their child so she could have a quick break. Wh...

Hello Looking for some help and advice, Hoping to have my first FET next week and just wondering any best advice for pre and post transfer ?

Hi! My little one is about to turn two in January and I can’t help but feel a deep longing to have a second child. That said, it is financially challenging to have a second one. My husband and I both work full time and make a good living, but paying for child care and living life overall costs so much. Not sure if i...

Hey ladies, going for my first FET tomorrow any recommendations to do before or after? I have acupuncture booked which I have being doing for a good while now which I love and helps me relax. Anyone else going in tomorrow we can be transfer buddies

I feel like the sad reality is, once you become a mother, no one cares about you as a person anymore. It’s like the person you were/ are isn’t a concern anymore. You’re not allowed to not be okay, and if you’re not … doesn’t matter. No care about how you are mentally, physically or emotionally. You’re just the vess...

Hi all. I am preparing for a first frozen embryo transfer in January and would be really interested to hear how you prepared, lifestyle, diet or supplements wise. I’m particularly interested in whether you used probiotics and if so what. Would be very grateful for any advice. Thank you.

Am I allowed to request a sweep? 40wks tomorrow. And low risk. But I’m feeling the aches, restless nights, and fed up. Is this something I can request?

I’m having my second in January and I don’t really have family nearby but a very hands on supporting husband. We found 0-1 pretty difficult…

This is not a pill for people with excellent boomer parents

I have a sweep booked a week Monday and I'm so nervous. Does it hurt? How long does it take etc? Thanks!

My transfer was Monday at 1230pm, this test was taken Friday at 6am.. 🥰

I sincerely apologize for how this is going to sound. Mostly requesting advice from other moms raising mixed or black boys. Have you had the chance to speak to your son about racism? If yes at what age? The reason I'm asking is that I had an uncomfortable conversation with my son's teacher which has me wondering i...