Yep. When I was stimming, a lady brought her baby in to the fertility clinic and told the waiting room full of couples doing IVF that "I don't normally bring a baby to a fertility clinic, but it's ok. He's an IVF baby" as if that made everything better.
This makes me want to slap people twice as hard. Good for them if these things didn't bother them when they were struggling TTC, I guess. It'd be nice if REs had a separate waiting room too, apparently.
It just seems like the RE's office should be a safe zone.
This makes me want to slap people twice as hard. Good for them if these things didn't bother them when they were struggling TTC, I guess. It'd be nice if REs had a separate waiting room too, apparently.
It just seems like the RE's office should be a safe zone.
You would think. I've been straight up asked if I was pregnant in my RE's waiting room. Then the look on the lady's face when I said no.... Total confusion. Like that's an appropriate question to ask in an RE's office, or anywhere really.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Huge hugs, notagoddess. Do they have a plan for moving forward?
My OB is going to give the RE a call about next steps within 2 weeks. He and the ultrasound tech were both surprised at how my ute looked and said the situation was unusual. The RE who performed the surgery is a prof at an Ivy League medical school and presents at conferences worldwide about this type of gyno surgery. I won't know until I hear back.
Regardless, I'm now ready to move to the RE for help in getting and staying pregnant.
We have 5-6 inches of snow already.....and it is still snowing heavily. And I have yet to see a plow. H has to drive about 10 miles from one daycare center to another in about an hour. I hope the roads are ok for him by then.
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My RE's office is in the women's hospital but they have their own suite with frosted glass doors which is nice. Usually there is maybe 1-2 other people in the waiting room
They do have a wall with footprints of babies so not sure how they bring them in for that. I just see pictures on Facebook of the families doing the footprints.
This makes me want to slap people twice as hard. Good for them if these things didn't bother them when they were struggling TTC, I guess. It'd be nice if REs had a separate waiting room too, apparently.
It just seems like the RE's office should be a safe zone.
We have to get something notarized for the RE and they have 2 notaries in their office. The only time both MH and I can get there is on Friday when MH is off work. But he will have DD so I told him we'll have to figure something else out because out of respect for the people there, I do not want to bring my toddler there. Anyone know how to find a notary?
It just seems like the RE's office should be a safe zone.
We have to get something notarized for the RE and they have 2 notaries in their office. The only time both MH and I can get there is on Friday when MH is off work. But he will have DD so I told him we'll have to figure something else out because out of respect for the people there, I do not want to bring my toddler there. Anyone know how to find a notary?
Banks and credit unions usually have them. We also have two at work.
It just seems like the RE's office should be a safe zone.
We have to get something notarized for the RE and they have 2 notaries in their office. The only time both MH and I can get there is on Friday when MH is off work. But he will have DD so I told him we'll have to figure something else out because out of respect for the people there, I do not want to bring my toddler there. Anyone know how to find a notary?
Postal places will sometimes have them, or you can google for a mobile notary, they can meet you at your house
July 2013 started TTC 7/20/2014=BFP; CP confirmed 8/1/2014 Dec 2014: Diagnosis = Unexplained IF 12/24/2014 Medicated TI (clomid)=BFN 1/22/2015: IUI #1 cancelled due to cyst 02/17/2015: IUI #2 cancelled due to another cyst 3/31/2015: IUI with Femera, 1 good follie, great sperm count = CP, my December Rainbow became an Angel
It just seems like the RE's office should be a safe zone.
We have to get something notarized for the RE and they have 2 notaries in their office. The only time both MH and I can get there is on Friday when MH is off work. But he will have DD so I told him we'll have to figure something else out because out of respect for the people there, I do not want to bring my toddler there. Anyone know how to find a notary?
Also places like FedEx/Kinko's or public libraries have notaries.
Fun fact - my grandfather was a notary, and as a kid I would play with his stamp and seal and notarize things. Nothing says fun like sending your brother a notarized "You smell like poop" letter.
notagoddess that sucks, I am sorry. sleepymonkey like pp have said banks have them but you could also try a title office ETA by title officer I mean a real estate title insurance office if your state does that sort of thing.
We have to get something notarized for the RE and they have 2 notaries in their office. The only time both MH and I can get there is on Friday when MH is off work. But he will have DD so I told him we'll have to figure something else out because out of respect for the people there, I do not want to bring my toddler there. Anyone know how to find a notary?
Also places like FedEx/Kinko's or public libraries have notaries.
Fun fact - my grandfather was a notary, and as a kid I would play with his stamp and seal and notarize things. Nothing says fun like sending your brother a notarized "You smell like poop" letter.
That made me laugh. I totally would have done something like that when I was a kid.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! We have 2 notaries that live in my neighborhood and 1 guy I work with but since the paperwork is obviously for a fertility clinic, I would prefer to have it notarized by someone I most likely will never see again. No one even knows we're TTC.
Also places like FedEx/Kinko's or public libraries have notaries.
Fun fact - my grandfather was a notary, and as a kid I would play with his stamp and seal and notarize things. Nothing says fun like sending your brother a notarized "You smell like poop" letter.
Another random notary fact: Notaries can officiate weddings in three states.
It just seems like the RE's office should be a safe zone.
We have to get something notarized for the RE and they have 2 notaries in their office. The only time both MH and I can get there is on Friday when MH is off work. But he will have DD so I told him we'll have to figure something else out because out of respect for the people there, I do not want to bring my toddler there. Anyone know how to find a notary?
You should be able to go to a bank and/or credit union.
Last Edit: Feb 2, 2016 14:37:46 GMT -5 by butlerfan
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I am horribly sleep deprived right now, so I have a headache and want to eat everything in sight. Thanks 3rd shift, thanks. At least I got H to help me with the DietBet weigh-in before I sabotage my weight loss with all the salty carbs this evening.
Work last night was rough. My patient was super sick and wasn't improving no matter what we did. I hate leaving like that. I want to fix everyone. :/
So I have lots of super positive things to add today....
Post by smallpotato on Feb 2, 2016 15:00:36 GMT -5
Hugs notagoddess and butlerfan. I hope everyone who's not feeling well gets better soon.
sleepymonkey, you could check at your town hall or courthouse to see if anyone there is a notary. I work in a courthouse, and we have a couple of employees who are also notaries public. I know others gave some suggestions, too.
One of my co-workers brought a fresh loaf of ciabatta bread back to the office after lunch from the local bakery. It is taking every ounce of willpower I have not to go back there and eat the entire thing.
July 2013 started TTC 7/20/2014=BFP; CP confirmed 8/1/2014 Dec 2014: Diagnosis = Unexplained IF 12/24/2014 Medicated TI (clomid)=BFN 1/22/2015: IUI #1 cancelled due to cyst 02/17/2015: IUI #2 cancelled due to another cyst 3/31/2015: IUI with Femera, 1 good follie, great sperm count = CP, my December Rainbow became an Angel
July 2013 started TTC 7/20/2014=BFP; CP confirmed 8/1/2014 Dec 2014: Diagnosis = Unexplained IF 12/24/2014 Medicated TI (clomid)=BFN 1/22/2015: IUI #1 cancelled due to cyst 02/17/2015: IUI #2 cancelled due to another cyst 3/31/2015: IUI with Femera, 1 good follie, great sperm count = CP, my December Rainbow became an Angel
Sorry for so many tough days going around. It's awfully Tuesday around here...
My back is still bad. I moved to the couch last night hoping that would help but it didn't. So tired. So sore. So hungry.
Stupid diet. I'd do a lot of terrible things for a big spoonful of peanut butter right now.
Wait is peanut butter not healthy? I literally go through a jar of Justin's almond butter a week. Everything I know is a lie!!!*tears*
It's totally healthy if you buy the right stuff but I'm not allowed salt, oil, or sugar on my diet at all, all of which are in most peanut butters. DH says that he's heard about a peanut butter we can eat they might have in the natural food section at our grocery store but we haven't made the trip yet, and I'm skeptical.
Hugs to anyone that needs them. Somehow I skipped ahead and missed some things.
thelittleredm I saw in TFAS you have inspections today!!! That's super exciting. Ours were yesterday and we did really well There are only a few things that need fixed and the total is $30 or less. Super minor stuff. I just got off the phone with the bank and then our Realtor. We are going to be charged more money to keep our interest rate and closing where it is so I asked to move closing up by 16 days. My Realtor didn't think it would be a problem and I'm just waiting to hear back from him.
Wait is peanut butter not healthy? I literally go through a jar of Justin's almond butter a week. Everything I know is a lie!!!*tears*
It's totally healthy if you buy the right stuff but I'm not allowed salt, oil, or sugar on my diet at all, all of which are in most peanut butters. DH says that he's heard about a peanut butter we can eat they might have in the natural food section at our grocery store but we haven't made the trip yet, and I'm skeptical.
Ah, got it, that totally makes sense I rarely eat meat, so I have a lot of nuts and eggs to get protein.
July 2013 started TTC 7/20/2014=BFP; CP confirmed 8/1/2014 Dec 2014: Diagnosis = Unexplained IF 12/24/2014 Medicated TI (clomid)=BFN 1/22/2015: IUI #1 cancelled due to cyst 02/17/2015: IUI #2 cancelled due to another cyst 3/31/2015: IUI with Femera, 1 good follie, great sperm count = CP, my December Rainbow became an Angel
It's totally healthy if you buy the right stuff but I'm not allowed salt, oil, or sugar on my diet at all, all of which are in most peanut butters. DH says that he's heard about a peanut butter we can eat they might have in the natural food section at our grocery store but we haven't made the trip yet, and I'm skeptical.
Ah, got it, that totally makes sense I rarely eat meat, so I have a lot of nuts and eggs to get protein.
We're severely cutting back on meat as well- about 2-3 servings a week of chicken breast or non-fatty fish- so curious what nuts you go to? I suggested almonds to my H but he was concerned about their fat content. We've been doing a lot of beans but not sure we can get by on just those and the limited amount of meat we're doing.
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