When I was in my 20s, I was working for a luxury apparel brand running their e-commerce dept. When their flagship store admin was on vacation, I also had to fill-in for running the cash room (balance registers, put together deposit, etc). So one Monday that I was on-duty, I had gone out the night before and was absolutely H U N G O V E R. I had to count out for the weekend sales and it was ROUGH. At lunch I came back with a big salad, but after I was done I plopped a giant bag reese's pieces, a giant bag of sour patch kids and a magnum sized can of red bull onto the lunch table. OH the looks I got. I ended up scooping it up and quickly locking myself away in the cash room with my sugar haul for the rest of the day.
I'm also not really big on sweets, and I especially can't/won't eat it right now with my PCOS but before I knew about my insulin resistance, in no particular order I'd have to choose:
Chocolate or yogurt covered raisins M&Ms Gummy frogs (you know the green apple flavoured gummies with a marshmallow base?)
Honestly though, even when I did eat candy, I only needed maybe a small handful and I'd be done. The Halloween sized bags of M&Ms where you get like 10 pieces would last me the entire day.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (DH and I just had a looooooooong road trip discussion about the entire Reese's line-up and what was best, including the eggs/pumpkins/trees, the new "Big Cup", Reese's Pieces, et al. We take our peanut butter & chocolate very seriously.)
Twix. Mostly because when you get the regular size it feels like 2 candy bars instead of just one.
1. Ghirardelli peppermint bark 2. Reese's Pieces 3. Oreos or chocolate covered pretzels? Idk, neither of these are candy, but I'm just not into candy, more deserts or sweets. Edit: Twix. Forgot about that one. That's my 3rd.
@marebear15 Ooooh Ghirardelli. You fancy. Peppermint bark is next level. I also forgot about the Andes mint chocolates you get from Olive Garden. M&Ms are getting bumped.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
@chichiphin we were so close, you lost me at almond joy...I mean I'll eat it, but not top 3 @zamora_spin my DH loves those mini-eggs, the chocolate with the candy shell, right. they make a Christmas version now. @riff323 black jelly beans... ick. 1. Trolli Sour Gummy Worms (candy) 1. Reese's Holiday themed (egg/pumpkin/tree). I prefer the PB/Choc ratio in the holiday themed ones (Choc) 3. Snickers
I also really like the Halloween sized boxes of nerds and heath bars
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
1. Peanut butter cups (I love them with dark chocolate) 2. Peppermint Patties 3. Twizzlers I do love Junior Mints but the tiny trick or treat boxes drive me insane. There's only like three in there and they always stick to the inside!
@Avrilmai Yes, exactly those. THEY MAKE A CHRISTMAS VERSION? I love those things. I like to hold them in my mouth so the shell kind of crumbles and the chocolate starts to melt...
1. These sea salt milk chocolate covered caramels from a chocolate shop in Portland that I used to work at: Moonstruck. OMG the best. I also love Milky Ways, Twix, anything with caramel is going in this slot (except ones with nuts lol)
@zamora_spin We found them for the first time last year! My DH was so excited. He bought 2 bags on the spot. spoiler bc the pic is huge. eta: DH said the Easter ones are better, but that may be in his head.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@Avrilmai, @zamora_spin I forgot about the Cadbury Mini Eggs!! Also, just so you know, I mistakenly bought a bag of white chocolate Cadbury mini eggs last year. Apparently that’s a thing now. I mean...I still ate them all... it just wasn’t the same.
Am I the only old lady around here with sensitive teeth who can't eat frozen chocolate bars? I also don't like ice cream with chocolate pieces in it (like rolos). Cookie pieces are fine but the candy is too hard.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
@kiki047 I have sensitive teeth, too. I can't do cold caramel at all. I had ice cream with Twix pieces in it and I thought I was going to break a tooth.
@kiki047@emeraldduchess I was trained for years by my grandma, who used to keep everything in her freezer (hostess cupcakes, Reese’s, etc) and fridge (all other candy). I blame her for my sweet tooth and affinity for cold things! Now it just makes me nostalgic and reminds me of her 😊
@lcking82 we’d be the perfect sarburst pain. I give away my red/yellows. @emeraldduchess I feel the smal way about Halloween milk duds, like seriously 4!? @zamora_spin Good and Plenty!? We can’t be friends @minnek8 I also only eat Milky Way at Halloween, especially the dark ones
@kiki047 I totally shouldn't eat frozen candy but I still do! My teeth hate me for it after, the caramel gets so hard!! I seriously thought I ruined my tooth once after biting into a frozen milky way thankfully I didn't, I still love them though.
lillywonderland
member
Re: GTKY Tuesday (Halloween Eve!)
2. Skittles
3. Sour Patch Kids / 3 Musketeers / Haribo Gummy Bears
(tied for 3rd since apparently I don’t want to follow my own rules)
1) Skittles
2) Sour Patch Kids
3) Air Heads Sour Belts
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
2. Reese’s
3. Almond joy
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
2. Twizzlers
3. Blow Pops - my inner child likes bubblegum
Reese's pb cups
Reese's pieces
Butterfinger
When I was in my 20s, I was working for a luxury apparel brand running their e-commerce dept. When their flagship store admin was on vacation, I also had to fill-in for running the cash room (balance registers, put together deposit, etc). So one Monday that I was on-duty, I had gone out the night before and was absolutely H U N G O V E R. I had to count out for the weekend sales and it was ROUGH. At lunch I came back with a big salad, but after I was done I plopped a giant bag reese's pieces, a giant bag of sour patch kids and a magnum sized can of red bull onto the lunch table. OH the looks I got. I ended up scooping it up and quickly locking myself away in the cash room with my sugar haul for the rest of the day.
Chocolate or yogurt covered raisins
M&Ms
Gummy frogs (you know the green apple flavoured gummies with a marshmallow base?)
Honestly though, even when I did eat candy, I only needed maybe a small handful and I'd be done. The Halloween sized bags of M&Ms where you get like 10 pieces would last me the entire day.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
2. Snickers
3. Jellybeans (any kind, even the black ones)
2. Sour patch kids (just red and orange)
3. Kit Kats
Not a big candy lover but my H sure is!
2. Reese's Pieces
3. Oreos or chocolate covered pretzels? Idk, neither of these are candy, but I'm just not into candy, more deserts or sweets. Edit: Twix. Forgot about that one. That's my 3rd.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
- Cadbury Mini Eggs (not Halloween themed but my absolute favorite)
- Reese's PB Cups (popular choice it seems)
- Junior Mints
Close 4th is Good & Plenty@zamora_spin my DH loves those mini-eggs, the chocolate with the candy shell, right. they make a Christmas version now.
@riff323 black jelly beans... ick.
1. Trolli Sour Gummy Worms (candy)
1. Reese's Holiday themed (egg/pumpkin/tree). I prefer the PB/Choc ratio in the holiday themed ones (Choc)
3. Snickers
I also really like the Halloween sized boxes of nerds and heath bars
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
2. Peppermint Patties
3. Twizzlers
I do love Junior Mints but the tiny trick or treat boxes drive me insane. There's only like three in there and they always stick to the inside!
2) Twix
3) Nibs
Married 11/21/2018
Me: 33 / DH: 33
TTC #1 since 2012, finally successful in 2016
BFP 11/29/2013 - EDD 8/9/2014 - MMC 12/31/2013 8 weeks 2 days - Tried to MC naturally for 4 weeks, D&C 2/2/2014
IUI 01/25/2016 - BFP 2/5/2016 - Natural Home Delivery to our DD 10/8/2016
IUD removed 10/3/2018
Ready to TTC for #2
Twix
Peanut M&M’s
1. These sea salt milk chocolate covered caramels from a chocolate shop in Portland that I used to work at: Moonstruck. OMG the best. I also love Milky Ways, Twix, anything with caramel is going in this slot (except ones with nuts lol)
2. Reese’s of any variety
3. KitKats
1. Skittles
2. Starburst (esp yellow and red)
3. Cadbury cream eggs.
I especially love Easter candy. Jelly beans, pastel m&ms, skittles and starburst in Easter packaging.
@b_1029 yes to Twix in the fridge! I love when the caramel is nice and cold!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Am I the only old lady around here with sensitive teeth who can't eat frozen chocolate bars? I also don't like ice cream with chocolate pieces in it (like rolos). Cookie pieces are fine but the candy is too hard.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
1.) Carmel Apple Suckers
2.) Peanut Butter M & M's
3.) Almond Joys
eta spelling
2. Reeses
3. Those Carmel apple suckers
really i love all candy though haha! I'm so excited to take my son trick or treating.... hopefully the rain holds off tomorrow
1. DOTS
2. Starburst
3. Vanilla Tootsie Rolls
yes I’m slightly unconventional
HX
DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
Tickers
@emeraldduchess I feel the smal way about Halloween milk duds, like seriously 4!?
@zamora_spin Good and Plenty!? We can’t be friends
@minnek8 I also only eat Milky Way at Halloween, especially the dark ones
Add me to Reese Eggs camp as for best
HX
DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
Tickers
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/reeses-halloween-candy-exchange-vending-machine