@wendy838 Oh yeah, she's 13, so I knew something like this was coming. She's been going strong until now, but unfortunately this is how it goes I guess. Everything was good last year, but the vet said to think about it in terms of her last appointment being 6-9 years ago in "cat time", so a lot can go wrong seemingly quickly. Since weight loss and reduced appetite (again, only with dry food, she's mad for wet food) are the only outward symptoms I'm hoping she'll respond well to diet and/or medication and nothing else is wrong.
@akoros we do hill's prescription diet kidney, and I order through chewy. My girl will be 14 next month so I feel you 😿 I've been putting off making a check up appointment for her and this inspired me to call today so thanks for posting about it.
@_orchid_ Do it! I put off an appointment during the summer because of COVID and regret it (that's when she was really due for her checkup)....though then again, maybe back then her kidneys weren't bad enough to show up on the bloodwork, it's mostly in recent months that she's lost weight
I had a similar situation happen with my dog. I had been putting off a teeth cleaning and finally scheduled it. They found cancer in her mouth which luckily was at an early stage so we have been treating it and keeping her here with us longer
@_orchid_ Yes, we're fine! We live a few blocks from the Capitol building, but are on the other side of a highway (which, despite roads crossing under it, is a more effective barrier than you'd expect). On our side all we hear are sirens and helicopters. Crazy day, but we and all I know are safe. Even without the pandemic most offices mandated telework the past few days and the mayor has been telling people to stay home, so most residents have been hunkered down since before the sh*tshow yesterday. Thank you for checking in!
@akoros I'm so glad you're ok! Thank goodness for the leadership of your Mayor. I know how upset I am as an American, I can't imagine how you must feel as a local too. Stay safe ♥️
Good to hear your safe @akoros. What a wild day. What on earth are we going to tell these children about the past 12 months?!
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2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
@laurad75 seriously! Probably that their births were the best thing to happen in 2 years lol. My 7 year old learned the word "treason" and "betrayal" yesterday, as well as "despot" which my 4 year old turned into "bus stop" so the conversation changed.
@_orchid_ I don't really have all the words to describe it, but currently I'm infuriated. The Capitol Police were completely inept and unprepared, for which there is no excuse. DC police did a good job once they were called, but should have been more present in the surrounding area. We're lucky in that we're in a little mostly-forgotten pocket of the city (despite being so close), but it must have been terrifying for those who live on the Hill. It's a very residential area with three schools just a few blocks from the Capitol. It's full of families with children, some of whom had to be evacuated yesterday.
@laurad75 I'm just glad I don't have to explain to a child *now*. Hopefully in a few years I can figure out ways to talk about it in an understandable way.
@wendy838 My guess is she changed it from the knottie user name before posting here. Does seem like an odd question to ask a group of strangers, but maybe she has no one to turn to?
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Me: 36, DH: 38, Together since: 2006, Married: 9/2011 **TW Living Child**
I got the squatty potty for Christmas from my husband (I totally wanted it) and i have to say this thing is Amaze Balls!! 😆 I LOVE it so much and it has been so great during pregnancy. It was kinda weird to get used to at first but now, man its good lol
I hate to be so cynical but I think the random post is a troll. I’m not going to engage.
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
I'm having a hard sad day today. My mother died 22 years ago today and im really missing her soo much 😭 my hormones are especially bad with pregnancy and not helping. I was crying today at my desk at work. I feel more sad this year cause I'm pregnant and she will never ever get to meet her Grandson and that breaks my heart 💔😢😫 Death sucks!!
I just fell down the stairs. I took it all in my back but I'm a little freaked out. I'm going to let my doctor's office know but it should be nothing to worry about right?
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
@laurad75 definitely let your drs office know and take it easy tonight. At this point I think you are still ok- baby is small and surrounded by a lot of protection- especially if you took it in the back! Hope you're not too sore
Re: Weekly Randoms - Week of 01/03
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
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@laurad75 I'm just glad I don't have to explain to a child *now*. Hopefully in a few years I can figure out ways to talk about it in an understandable way.
edit: it was under a different username, but same story
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
@ruemcclanahan watching the bills game right now. I got 3rd in my fantasy league this year 😁 🥉
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog