TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by thelittleredm on Mar 8, 2016 16:44:39 GMT -5
I wish I was in a place to take this whole week off from work. I could really use the time to pack without DS following behind me and unpacking what I've already packed or climbing on taped up boxes. I'd send him to my parents or in-laws but everyone else is busy, too.
I'm having a stressful day at work and someone just walked up to show me a picture of a baby who was just born to a coworker and I teared up so badly. I turned away immediately but really hope my whole office didn't notice like I think they did.
I'm having a stressful day at work and someone just walked up to show me a picture of a baby who was just born to a coworker and I teared up so badly. I turned away immediately but really hope my whole office didn't notice like I think they did.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
I did learn some new things though....I knew you got paid and that there was assistance for day care but didn't think about school lunches being paid for through the county along with having WIC benefits as well. And badgercare for insurance.
Sounds stupid but glad that we would have those benefits to help cut down on the cost while doing this. I realize that the money you get while fostering isn't meant to cover everything but daycare is expensive so that is great to hear.
I'm afraid I'm going to be the one that gets judged in the supermarket though if I am using WIC while having a smart phone, etc.
I'm so glad everything went well at the meeting!
Yes, there is a lot of financial assistance available for foster parents which is wonderful! A lot of it we were already aware of, but prior to the boys being placed with us, we weren't aware that we would get WIC coupons for them. It's been a huge help (especially with formula for the baby! Formula is sooooo expensive!), but I feel so self conscious using WIC coupons at the store. I've been doing it for 6 months now, and I still worry that people are judging me. It doesn't help that most grocery store cashiers aren't familiar with how to input WIC coupons and so they awkwardly take forever to process them and it holds up the line, making everyone aware that I'm using WIC...
I'm having a stressful day at work and someone just walked up to show me a picture of a baby who was just born to a coworker and I teared up so badly. I turned away immediately but really hope my whole office didn't notice like I think they did.
Some other shady shit went down at work today with CW and she needed to vent so I'm at happy hour waiting for her. Ugh, always so much drama. But the wine is making me happy at least!
Some other shady shit went down at work today with CW and she needed to vent so I'm at happy hour waiting for her. Ugh, always so much drama. But the wine is making me happy at least!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
I'm having a stressful day at work and someone just walked up to show me a picture of a baby who was just born to a coworker and I teared up so badly. I turned away immediately but really hope my whole office didn't notice like I think they did.
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
Post by thelittleredm on Mar 8, 2016 19:36:30 GMT -5
Soooo my manager wants to put my name into consideration for a promotion. Good news: It means I get to keep working here with some awesome people and continue to get discounts on car maintenance. Bad news: I don't think the pay will increase enough to cover future expenses :/
That's awesome thelittleredm that your manager thinks highly of you! Are you thinking of leaving that company anytime soon? Is there more growth potential? It's always nice to find a place you can move up!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by thelittleredm on Mar 8, 2016 19:51:17 GMT -5
wannabmama, Well, I honestly didn't think moving up was much of an option. Honestly, the owner is a major penny pincher for non-family and non-sales team people so service peeps don't get much in the way of pay raises.
wannabmama, Well, I honestly didn't think moving up was much of an option. Honestly, the owner is a major penny pincher for non-family and non-sales team people so service peeps don't get much in the way of pay raises.
Well a promotion never hurts, even if only to pad your resume/experience if you leave later!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
I'm having a stressful day at work and someone just walked up to show me a picture of a baby who was just born to a coworker and I teared up so badly. I turned away immediately but really hope my whole office didn't notice like I think they did.
Thank you everyone, I love you all so much! Once it started today, I just couldn't stop the sads. It's a combination of things but this is the first month that I've let emotions get to me. I'm letting out some tears at home with my wine and hoping tomorrow is better. Kitten snuggles in the meantime!
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