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awfcspencer · 5 months

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Wish Upon A Star || leah williamson x reader

leah williamson x pregnant!reader

prompt: your and leah’s journey to becoming parents.

warnings: pregnancy

Part 2

From the moment you saw your wife interacting with your nieces and nephews at your family’s Christmas party, you had a sudden yearn to start a family with Leah, knowing she would be the best mother. The kids laughed like no other as Leah ran around the yard with them, chasing them with tiny snowballs, ending in a massive dog pile where Leah tickled the energetic children. Your heart was warm and fuzzy, imagining your future children running around the yard. With Leah’s hair and your eyes, your kids were going to be the absolute cutest.

You and Leah had had several conversations about children before, but never including a time estimate, just an understanding that you both saw kids in your future. It was important for you both to always plan, especially with Leah’s sometimes crazy schedule. You wanted to bring it up to Leah soon, but only after she had finished rehab for her ACL. Leah had made a full recovery back and was playing some of her best football. The time had come and you were ready to tell Leah how you were feeling, desperately hoping she was feeling the same way.

Of course, Leah was a full time professional athlete, so you knew you had two options, adopting or IVF. It’s not that Leah was opposed to the idea of carrying, it is just that she had just made her return, and not being on the pitch was incredibly hard for her. Both of the options had pros and cons, but if it was up to you, you wanted to try IVF first. Growing a tiny baby with your own body felt like true womanhood for you, a milestone complete.

After a successful game and win against Man United, you decided to talk to Leah over dinner. You cooked Leah’s favorite meal and she definitely knew something was on your mind, she could read you like a book. You practiced what you were going to say in the mirror over and over, hoping to say the right words. But also accepting that timing mattered, and if it wasn’t the time, it wasn’t the time.

“Hey Lee, I’ve been thinking..” you start, looking over towards her as she was finishing up her last few bites.

“Oh that is never good.” Leah joked out before you could finish your sentence. You simply just let out a sarcastic chuckle and roll your eyes at her, but inside you were a bundle of nerves.

“As I was saying, I think I am…. maybe… ready to start a family” you blurt out, so fast that Leah almost did not understand you, words mumbling a bit together. Leah took a few seconds to full process what you had said. In your mind, you took this as she was about to break the news that she wasn’t ready. You start to quickly track back, feeling defeated.

“I mean we don’t have to of course. It was just a thought.”

Leah completely silenced your quick movings lips with a kiss. The kiss was slow and her lips were warm. The kiss lasted a few moments, only pulling away when you both needed air.

“I would love to baby.” she said as she removed her lips from yours, a smile from ear to ear.

Jumping in the air and doing a little celebratory dance, you were now excited. Pulling Leah in for another deep, long kiss. The rest of the night was spent on the couch using the internet to figure out small details and such. You found a good source of information and looked up where to begin your journey of starting a family. You had also read the tough journey of IVF, a few short articles on the dangers and risks, and how it can have many ups and downs, but with Leah alongside you, you two could battle anything together. The benefits would outweigh everything.

A few short weeks later, you both were walking into a fertility clinic for a consultation and to plan your journey. This was supposed to be the best clinic in all of London, Leah wanted to find the best location as this was important for the both of you, willing to spend top dollar to make your dream of starting a little family a reality

“Are you nervous baby?” Leah asked you, squeezing your hand slightly as she could sense your tense feelings. You had been completely silent in the car, not even Leah’s hand resting on your thigh drawing small circles could calm you down.

“Just a little bit maybe yeah. I just want it so bad but the process is long and a little scary.” you explained your thoughts to her, sort of trying to calm your own overwhelming feelings inside your own brain.

“Together” is all Leah needed to say as you repeat it with her.

“Together” you said back, pushing through the doors of the facility. This was not just a you thing, you were doing it together, you and your wife.

The doctors at the clinic spoke fast and used big words that confused you a lot. Leah was able to see the confusion written all over your face and started to ask questions and she even took detailed notes to refer back to later. At the end of the long consultation and exam, the doctor prescribed you a fertility drug to begin stimulation and to produce egg production.

You and Leah set up the next appointment. You realized that Leah was beginning to get busy during the football season so you understood if Leah had to miss a few appointments here and there, that was surely a downside to dating a worldwide professional athlete. But Leah expressed in great detail how important this was to her and how she really wanted to be by your side throughout the whole thing, so you planned appointments where both of you could attend.

The next few short weeks, you continue to take the medication and go in routinely for ultrasounds and blood tests to check on your ovaries and hormone levels. You knew that your hormone levels had substantially increased as you would snap at Leah but she would quickly forgive you, understanding the large amount of hormones coursing through your body. One day, you found yourself crying at a old man in the cafe that was sitting alone, thinking his wife had died and he was now inherently lonely for the rest of his life. Sobbing, Leah tried to console you as the entire coffee shop had began to look at you. Leah tried to point to his wife that had walked out of the washroom, indicating she was simply just using the bathroom. Coming to your senses, you simply just say, “Hormones” and quickly left the shop.

Next appointment was focused on egg retrieval, but beforehand, you and Leah began the dreaded IVF shots. They were specifically timed and had to be done everyday on the dot. On most days, you and Leah would do the shots together in the comfort of your own home. She would help you insert the needle and you tried to focus on anything but the needle in your skin. Leah would always finish the shot by placing a small kiss on the injection location and then a small kiss on your lips. There were a few times where you and Leah would have to leave a social function and run to the bathroom to insert the shot. You both were keeping the process under wraps until you had gotten pregnant, understanding that this process was long and could ultimately result in no baby. It was easier to keep it a secret than do the later explaining of the failure. It was also nice to keep the process just the two of you, the both of you in your own little bubble. Each night before bed, you would silently wish for you to be pregnant, for you and Leah to become parents. Little did you know, Leah would do the same each night.

Today was the day of your tiny operation to remove the eggs. The doctor explained the procedure and assured you both that it was a simple surgery and only a little painful. After the removal, Leah drove you home and showered you with love and kisses. You experienced some cramping over the course of the next few days so you spent a good amount of time in bed or on the couch, watching reruns of your favorite movies. Leah was absolutely wonderful through the days though, completely the extra chores and even trying to cook while also juggling training and matches. It was almost a glimpse of what life would be like if you were to be pregnant. Leah was an absolute sweetheart the whole way and you could imagine just how sweeter she would become when and if your baby arrived.

Once the fertilization had taken place, the transfer of embryos was next. After that, the waiting game began, waiting to see if the transfusion was successful, waiting to see if you two were going to be parents. This was the moment where the stress and anxiety had set in. If the process was a failure, you would have restart at the beginning, all the work done before would be erased.

You tried to be patient and wait until it was appropriate to take a pregnancy test, but the nerves were eating you alive. Leah was always there to help calm you down and convince you that everything was okay and if it was meant to happen, it would happen. Assuring you to let time take its course.

You felt as if your body was changing but you couldn’t depict if it was in your head or there were actual changes occurring. You had missed your next period but the doctors had stated that this was possible with the influx of hormones. Your emotions were everywhere and it was hard to keep yourself in check sometimes. You only felt the desperate need to take a test when you woke up back to back days with nausea and an overwhelming need to throw up in the morning.

The tests were stored in the cabinet and as Leah soothed you over the toilet after you had thrown up that morning, she grabbed you one, looking at your eyes and slightly nodded as she handed you the test. You sent her a nod back and began to take the test, it was now or never.

The next minutes, stood in the bathroom, felt hours long. Silence filled the air, and you and Leah waited impatiently. You simply flipped the test over, to not see the results, and set a 10 minute timer as the box said, interlocking each other in each’s arms. The room was tense, the weight of what this test could mean, both if it were to be positive or negative. The timer went off and it was now time to know. You hold hands and flip the test together at the same time.

“Positive”

“Positive” you both say at the same time. Tears filled both of your eyes. You both were going to be parents, there was a small bean growing in your stomach. Embracing Leah in your arms as you both cried, tears of excitement. Leah bent down to rub gentle circles on your stomach and whisper small affirmations to your now growing baby.

“Hi little one, I am your mom, Leah. I am so excited and happy for you to grow and arrive.” she said, only barely loud enough for you to hear. Your wish had finally come true.

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bittersweetarts · 7 months

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How to Disappear - Chapter 3

Soldier Boy (The Boys) x OC

Word count: 4220 words

Summary: Eden Reid can't help her curiosity, and Soldier Boy can't help but take advantage of that curiosity.

WARNINGS: Cursing, substance abuse, minor violence

Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - AO3 Page

Chapter 3: Out of the Woods

What Ben – correction, Soldier Boy – did to Eden, really was a pain in the ass. A real fucking pain in the ass, and Eden will never forgive him for it.

Running away from a woman’s home after having sex with her, before she is even awake, hurts.

But what hurts more is forcing said woman into a situation where she has to lie to some jackass insurance agents about how she was somehow robbed while asleep, and the thieves in question only decided to steal her little old Mazda, which she had bought almost a decade ago, and now consisted of so many spare parts that it might as well be Frankenstein. On top of that, some officers from the local station had to inspect her home to file the report, and no matter how much Eden tried to clean, the smell of dope still lingered, which was humiliating.

It was a small miracle that her claim was actually approved.

Turns out in the case of theft, insurers will only cut a check for the current value of the car, regardless of how comprehensive the insurance is, and how much of a premium Eden paid for it. And unfortunately for Eden, her Mazda was not really worth all that much.

Motherfucker.

In the weeks that passed, Eden found herself cursing Soldier Boy for the mess he’d made for her. But as angry as she was at the ex-hero, she was angrier at herself, for getting herself into such a mess.

She decided to help a Supe and she had only herself to blame, and worst of all, she knew better, for that was the very reason that she dropped out of college and decided not to pursue a career as a Supe herself.

Eden only got angrier when their last moments together came to mind. The feeling of his warm skin against hers, the sweet nothings he spoke into her ears, the way he filled her up whole. Fuck him. Eden now absolutely despised him, for the way he makes her feel, and for inconveniencing her life.

Who the fuck steals nowadays.

And so, after dipping into her meager savings and taking some PTO (not that she had any other choice, as she literally could not go to her workplace), Eden became the proud owner of yet another Mazda, this time an even older second-hand model in a navy color, and after a week of lots of walking and terrible public transport, Eden was finally able to return to work, where she was greeted by the ire of her co-workers (Matt was not happy by the increased workload on his plate due to her absence), and the bitching of her manager, Leslie, who went on and on about how he had mistakenly thought Eden was more of a team player. Fuck them too.

Work itself continued on as normal.

Eden worked in a private IVF Clinic in East Brunswick, and during her nine-to-five, she pretty much only greets patients and their partners, handles the telephone whilst managing records and accounts. A normal job for a normal person, that’s all Eden was looking for.

Eden also liked that her job was not strenuous or intense, and as the weeks passed, and December neared, Eden slowly started to forget about Soldier Boy. Work and her now tight budget distracted her, and Eden hated to admit it, but the car payments she had to deal with on top of constantly rising fuel prices and bills were starting to get to her, in a way they didn’t before.

Eden never had many good friends, because to Supes, friends are just tools to be used and discarded, and since moving to Jersey, Eden never tried to make any. But now, she wished she had someone to talk to, because the stress of life was getting to her. She woke up feeling exhausted, food made her feel nauseous, and every time she used her new car, a new problem seemed to arise.

The car seemed to use more fuel than her old one, the radiator started leaking, the sensors began to malfunction. Eden now visited the mechanics at least once a week, because her new car was a gift that just kept on giving.

The young brunette was not having a good time. And not that Eden would ever admit it, but the man she provided refuge for woke up something in her that was dormant before, the part of her that craved the affection and company of another.

Maybe that’s why when Felix, one of the younger mechanics from the Royal Auto Service Centre, asked her out on a date, Eden said yes without a second thought.

And maybe that’s why after a couple glasses of wine their dinner at a restaurant by the Raritan River, Eden found herself in his studio apartment in the city, under his sheets with him.

Felix was from Jersey and worked in the Centre with his cousins and guys he grew up with on the block. Unlike Soldier Boy, his hair and eyes were dark, and he spoiled her from the very start. At first, it was discounts for the work done on her car.

“Consider it the friends and family discount.”

“So, I’m your friend.”

“Maybe you can be something a little more.”

And it didn’t stop there. Felix would bring coffee to Eden during her lunch break, never let her pay for anything, and though a little corny, Felix never failed to compliment her.

“You look so beautiful.” “I love your smile.” “Your hair looks great today.”

The compliments were never ending. Eden was never insecure about her appearance, but he did make her feel good. He always looked out for her, and whenever she felt faint or ill, he never failed to take care of her, making them stay in and take it easy after work.

However, Eden did wonder if they were moving too fast. Barely three weeks into their relationship, and Eden was staying more nights in his studio than in her own bed. She had already met his friends and sister, Maria, and saw him practically every day.

And no matter how wonderful he was to her, Eden couldn’t help but compare him to Soldier Boy and even her only ex, Alex, who she tried to forget. Felix was not as well-built and sensual as Soldier Boy, but he cared more about her pleasure in bed, and actually, he reminded her of Alex before they broke up years ago.

Felix was nice, he was good to her, so why couldn’t Eden stop comparing him to the others.

It was near midnight on a Saturday, while Eden was with Felix in a noisy bar downtown, when she received a call from an unknown caller. Eden had cut contact with her family and anyone else she knew before dropping out of college, so getting calls to her personal number was abnormal for Eden.

“Be right back babe.”

Eden excused herself from the table where she and Felix sat, along with his co-workers, Jared and Rafael, and their wives, Lisa and Elena. As she stood up, Eden showed Felix her phone, to show she was going to be answering a call, before kissing Felix’s cheek and leaving traces of her rosy lipstick on his skin. Eden could feel judgmental eyes on her, but tried to ignore it as she stood, pulling down her dress and grabbing the coat on her chair, before heading out of the bar, to the smoking area.

A part of Eden was happy to have an excuse to leave the group and have a moment to herself.

The group have known each other for over a decade, and the couples there were high school sweethearts, and as far as Eden could tell, completely normal. Eden had gone out with them before, but she had never been entirely at ease. She got along with Jared and Rafael well enough, and they worked in the Centre as mechanics with Felix, and had the joy of working on her car (which was only a joy because they got to mock her for it).

Lisa and Elena, on the other hand, were not so friendly with her, often excluding her from conversation, and Eden could not do anything about it. Felix tried to reassure her, telling her that they probably didn’t trust her yet, and to give it some time.

With a small smile, Eden stepped into the freezing cold, which was only bearable because of the red wine in her system. The young brunette was met with the stench of cigarettes and a bunch of smokers, who glanced in her direction before continuing with their own conversations.

At first, Eden let the call pass, having not reached outside before the ringing ended. But the unknown caller called again, and this time, Eden managed picked up the phone.

“Hi sweetheart, it’s me.”

A cocky, self-assured voice that Eden remembered all too well spoke into her ear, and Eden’s smile suddenly dropped. The young brunette was silent for a heartbeat, before she impulsively responded, tone full of spite.

“Fuck you.” Eden heard a deep chuckle on the other side of the line, which only infuriated her even more.

“Don’t break my heart and tell me you forgot already. You already fucked me, doll.”

“And holy fucking Christ, why did I? You are literally a hundred and something year old and still act like a fucking man-child.”

To Eden’s irritation, her insults make Soldier Boy laugh even more.

“That’s not very nice to say. You used to be so sweet to me, doll. What happened?”

Eden’s eyes widened at his shamelessness, and as her voice raised, the spectators around her started to pay attention, reveling in the drama that was unfolding before them. Eden spat practically each and every syllable, but Soldier Boy only found amusement in her reaction.

“I don’t know, maybe I’m annoyed because some fucked-up bastard stole my fucking car. Oh wait, that was you, you fucking prick. You make me sick to my stomach.”

“I sure do.” Soldier Boy responded still laughing, words slightly slurring into one another. “Don’t worry sweetheart, I'm just borrowing. You’ll get a replacement later.”

“Forget it, I don’t need a fucking thing from you. Do me a favor and never contact me again, because trust me, hell will freeze ten times over before I have the remotest desire to hear from you again. As far as I’m concerned, your jackass is dead to me. In fact, we’ve never fucking met.”

Eden heard a clicking sound from the other line, as though Soldier Boy’s amusement had worn off and he was scolding her, like a parent does to a child, clicking their tongue against the roof of their mouth.

“Are you done with your tantrum, doll?”

Eden’s eyes widened in infuriation, and she ended the call without second thought. The young brunette could feel eyes staring at her, and as her phone rang again, she looked up and glared at the first person her eyes met; a blonde girl who barely looked legal, stood with a couple men, who looked twice her age. Eden couldn’t help but snap at them.

“Are you all entertained? Mind your own fucking business.”

Eden’s ringtone still dominated the acoustics of the smoking area, the sound of which made Eden want to smash her phone into the exposed brick wall behind her. Instead, Eden declined the call, swiftly blocked the number, before switching off her phone.

Try fucking calling me now, asshole.

From the corner of the eye, a lit cigarette was offered in her direction, and looking up, Eden saw it was the blonde girl she snapped at mere minutes ago, who had walked up to her, to offer some emotional support. Although Eden wasn’t a smoker, she still enjoyed the occasional cigarette, and it was very much needed now, so she took the cigarette, offering a grateful smile.

“Tough breakup?”

As Eden inhaled the cigarette, she choked, not because she wasn’t a smoker, but at the notion of her and Soldier Boy sharing anything like a relationship. Before answering though, Eden deeply inhaled the cigarette she held again

“A breakup would imply that we were together. Which we weren’t.” The blonde girl charismatically laughed, her blue eyes looking at hers in understanding.

“Been there, done that. You’re better off without him girl.”

“I definitely am.”

Eden responded in agreement, hugging herself to provide some relief from the cold, as she answered. Right on cue, she saw Felix walk up to them, smiling and flushed from his drinking. As he saw the cigarette in her hand, his smile faltered and brows slightly furrowed.

“Everything alright babe?”

“Yeah, all’s good.”

Eden nodded, before dropping the cigarette and stamping on it with her boot. She started to feel lightheaded, but tried to not let it show. Looking back at the young blonde girl, Eden mustered up a smile.

“Thanks for the cig. Have a good night.”

“You too, take care of yourself.”

The girl responded, smiling knowingly as her eyes darted between Eden and Felix, before walking back to her group.

“What took you so long? Who called?” Felix asked inquisitively, as he wrapped an arm around Eden, his warm body providing refuge from the cold as he guided her back into the bar. Eden couldn’t tell him the full truth, but she also didn’t have to completely lie, yet she did so anyway, without remorse.

“Wrong number. Don’t know how, but I ended up chatting with that girl, and lost track of time I guess.”

As Eden finished with her weak lie, in front of the bar, she turned to face Felix and gently tugged at his wrists, pulling him in for a kiss, to which he happily obliged. The kiss was deep, and though the bar was crowded, Eden felt like she was being watched, just as she had been in the smoking area.

Dismissing her paranoia, which was probably spurned by that prick, Eden tugged Felix until there was no space between them, making him laugh at her affection, and Eden laugh in return as well.

Mondays are always rough, but this Monday was particularly cruel to Eden.

In between the freezing cold, feeling weak and nauseous and dealing with a shitty work environment, Eden was clearly having a wonderful workday. And to make the day even better, Dr Andrews called in sick right at opening time, so Eden had the pleasure of dealing with cancellations, rescheduling, and angry clients who were tired of waiting for their delayed appointments with a now different doctor. Oh, and her only co-worker, Matt, decided to skip work that day as well.

“My appointment was at one, but it’s already half past two.”

“This is ridiculous, we have known Dr Patel for years, just let him know Nina and Christopher here.”

“I have waited for over an hour, this is unacceptable, and you’re not helping. Where is your manager?”

The complaints kept going, the phones just kept ringing, and Eden was struggling to handle it all. She even missed her lunch hour, as the clinic did not close for the hour, and Eden was running on no fuel, as she felt too nauseous to eat breakfast in the morning.

Eden was strong though, that is literally her ability, so she willed herself to persevere. Some days are more challenging than others, but they’re not impossible, or that’s what Eden tried to remind herself.

But it was during emergency broadcast being played on the TV in the lobby, Eden lost it.

It was the late afternoon, the lobby was finally emptying out, and Eden was busy dealing with the final clients of the day, exhausted, when an emergency broadcast by the Vought News Network captured the attention of everyone in the lobby.

“Good evening, thank you for joining us. Breaking news out of the capital today, only hours ago. Deadly blast outside of Ford's Theatre, killing at least 14, injuring at least 29. Police are still investigating the incident, but the leading theory is that it is an unfortunate pipeline accident. We turn now to Vought News Network’s Chief Domestic Correspondent, Bradley Hunter – Bradley.”

“Liam, it was during the afternoon performance of A Christmas Carol, when during the closing act, a huge explosion went off. Officials are still investigating the source of the explosion, but it is assumed that due to the building being old, it was an unfortunate gas pipe accident, but this will take time to investigate as the site has been severely impacted.”

The reporter stopped speaking for a moment, and Eden, who’s eyes were glued onto the TV along with the handful of people in the lobby, were met with screenshots of a well-built man in blurry video, and the figure was a very familiar one to Eden.

Eden’s heart dropped and stomach churned as a high-definition image of a well-built brown-haired man, dressed in his famous Supe costume, appeared on the screen.

“There have been videos circulating across the Internet of what appears to be a now-not deceased Soldier Boy, who we know in the past had gained the ability to self-explode due to dangerous Soviet experimentation, but we at the Vought News Network need to clarify that this is fake news. Our tech and video verification analysts have been able to confirm that the video involves AI-generated content, so Soldier Boy…”

As the supposedly fake video of Soldier Boy leaving the burned down theatre started playing on the TV screen, Eden’s head started uncontrollably spinning, and quickly, the TV and lobby noises started fading away.

Bright lights blinded Eden, and as she forced open her eyes, she was met with the concerned look of a blonde man in scrubs in front of her, who then proceeded to smile.

“Ah, finally you’re awake. You had us worried. Miss Reid, can you please open your mouth for a moment.”

Disorientated, Eden did as she was asked, and a quick checkup of her state was done by the man. “My name is Dr Williams, and I’ll try to be quick.”

Eden, sat in a bed, realized she was in the emergency room, as fluorescent lighting shone on her, and a makeshift curtain-walls surrounded her, and the man in front of her, Dr Smith, read his clipboard as he spoke.

“About twenty-five minutes ago, you were brought here from your workplace, from a fainting spell. You had lost consciousness, and it was unclear whether you had hit your head on anything. Upon the examination by the EMTs and myself, we have determined it unlikely, as we do not see any point of impact, and your cognition appears to be in normal condition.”

The blonde doctor pauses for a moment and meets her eyes.

“Have you had any fainting symptoms earlier today or this week? This could include any dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, and/or heightened stress levels.”

“Well, for the past three-to-four weeks, I, uh.” Eden pauses for a moment, feeling unfamiliar nerves kick in. “I’ve been feeling weak, light-headed, and uh, nauseous. But I assumed that I caught a bug or something.”

“It says here on your file that you are Super-abled, and that you have increased strength which reflects onto your immunity. When was the last time you were ill?” Eden furrowed her brows at this.

“I’m not sure, it’s been a long time.” Eden genuinely could not remember and was starting to feel worried. To this, Dr Williams hummed before responding with another question.

“Forgive me, I do not mean to be intrusive. When was the last time you had your period?” Eden quickly realized where this was going, and started to feel worried.

“More than a month ago – but I have an IUD, and my menstrual cycle hasn’t been regular in years. And my partner always wears protection.” Dr Williams hummed again, before finally responding.

“Well, it doesn’t hurt to check. We will get some blood sample analysis completed, and conduct a standard pregnancy test just to make sure, as there is still the possibility of pregnancy even with an IUD. Do you have someone you can call, maybe your partner?”

“Are you sure you want to be alone tonight, babe?”

Eden was sat in Felix’s pickup truck, parked in front of her cabin. The moment her boyfriend had heard that she was in the ER, he had practically sprinted their himself, and did everything to make her feel better. According to him, he felt guilty for not noticing that she was unwell to begin with, and he had even gotten Rafael and Jared to bring her Mazda to her cabin while she was at the hospital.

It was dark, past nine PM, and Eden felt depleted. After waiting for the test results, and having one final consultation with Dr Williams, Eden felt like she was living outside of her body, and even the extortionate hospital bills haven’t affected her, because in her bag, she had pamphlets which made her want to faint all over again.

Shaking her head and leaning over to the driver’s seat, Eden kissed Felix, before responding, while putting on her coat.

“It’s okay, I don’t want to burden you. Lab results say it’s just iron deficiency, but to be safe, I’ll take a day or two off to recover. The doctor prescribed bed rest, but with you around, I won’t be able to get any of that.”

This made Felix grin and shake his head, before pulling Eden into another passionate kiss, with a grip so strong that Eden had to use a little bit of her Supe-strength to pull away, surprising him.

“I’ll be fine on my own, you don’t have to worry about me.” Eden said, before quickly opening the door and leaving the car, not giving her partner the time to respond. And as she stood on her front porch, waving goodbye at him, it took everything in her not to throw up.

This time though, Eden knew that she needed to throw up not because of nerves, but because somehow, she managed to be the less than one percent of people with an IUD, who had managed to get pregnant.

And in her bag, there were countless pamphlets, about every fucking topic possible with regards to pregnancies. Prenatal nutrition, exercise during pregnancy, managing pregnancy discomforts, preparing for labor and deliver, abortion clinics in the area.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck.

The thoughts run rampant in Eden’s head, so much so that as she entered the cabin and switched on the lights in her home, heading straight to the kitchen, she failed to notice a large, bearded man sitting on her living room sofa.

“Ahem.”

Eden’s heart practically jumped out of her throat as she dropped her bag, its contents spilling out, and when she quickly turned to face the source of the sound, she was met with a man who literally scared the living shits out of her. She screamed almost immediately.

“Jesus, get out!”

Eden immediately grabbed the kitchen knife that was in its holder on the counter, and watched as the man stood there, not affected whatsoever by her screaming and threatening gesture. Instead, he started to speak theatrically, in an over-the-top Australian accent which made Eden even more disorientated.

“Now calm down, love. We are civilized folk after all. I just want to have a little conversation you, and then I can be off on my merry-way.”

As he spoke, the man slowly stepped closer to Eden, almost cornering her, which made her feel more frantic and fearful. Eden said nothing, and stepped back towards the hallway as he approached, still waving the knife in her hands in the air.

“Who the fuck are you! Why the fuck are you in my house?”

Eden’s focus was entirely on the man before her, who now started smiling at her.

“Who I am is not important, but I do need to ask. How does a nice girl living in the woods and working as a receptionist get tied up with a grizzled cunt like Soldier Boy?”

At the mention of Soldier Boy, Eden immediately lunges at her intruder, knife in hand, but he quickly knocks it out of her hand, and the knife skids to the other end of the living room. Eden didn’t let it affect her, as she immediately punched the man in his stomach, and immediately he falls to the ground groaning.

Eden wasn’t an idiot and told no one about Soldier Boy. She knew it was not a good thing that the man before her came to ask her about him. And he seemed crazy, especially at that very moment, when he started talking loudly, as though to someone else.

“Alright then, I fucking tried. Now can we wrap this up before she breaks my fucking ribs.”

In the blink of an eye, Eden felt herself tackled to the ground by someone much stronger than she was, and a rag was violently pressed against her face, and no matter how hard she thrashed and tried to push herself off, she was unable to.

As she faded out of consciousness, the intruder and another man stood above her, moving their lips, but Eden couldn’t hear or understand anything.

Author's Note: I wrote this chapter in a day and my brain is now frazzled - Hope you enjoy! As usual, feedback and comments are appreciated <3

– Chapter 4

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yamini0503 · 3 months

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Varicocele Repair - Top Fertility clinics in Patna

Best fertility Center, The procedure to repair a varicocele involves making a small incision in the abdomen or groin and tying off the affected veins. Best IVF center in patna, The goal of the procedure is to improve blood flow and reduce the negative effects of the varicocele on the testicles. IVF Clinic in Patna

Best IVF clinic in patna, Varicocele repair is usually performed as an outpatient procedure and can be done using either open surgery or minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. Best IVF Specialist in patna, The specific technique used will depend on the size and location of the varicocele and the patient’s individual medical history.

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mediworld-fertility · 1 year

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Best laparoscopy Fertility Centre | Mediworld Fertility

Visit the top rated IVF Center clinic in Delhi NCR. Mediworld is one of the best IVF and Best laparoscopy Fertility Centre. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure doctors use to diagnose a variety of conditions, including some that can cause infertility.

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dilaxshini · 11 months

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Best Fertility Hospital in Chennai | ProLife Obstetrics & Gynecology Center

Chennai's best fertility experts ensure 100% results. Happy customers trust ProLifeOG Center for top-notch obstetrics and gynecology care.

ProLife Obstetrics & Gynecology Center is the premier fertility clinic in Chennai, providing personalized and effective fertility treatments tailored to your unique needs. Our experienced fertility specialists offer advanced reproductive technologies like IVF and IUI, guiding you toward parenthood with compassion and support. Contact us for a consultation today!

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randomactsofpigeon · 1 year

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So I started seeing a psychologist due to all the IVF stress. And OMG. I have only had two appts and I’m going to cancel the third I have scheduled and look for someone else. Not only is she expensive as fuck, I prepaid both previous appts and her office is billing me WITHOUT applying those prepayments. The appt scheduler says 45 min, she told me the appts are actually 38 min. She ends them right on time but is 2-3 minutes late every time and then tells me she wasn’t late. These are virtual appts, the clock is literally RIGHT THERE on my phone, lady--do you think I can’t read???

And the care is just crap. Like I get that it’s two sessions in and I don’t expect miracles. But she has no fucking idea what to do with me. If it’s not depression (and it’s not, I was depressed for 20 years, I fucking know what depression is and isn’t for me) she’s just like, helpless. She has no experience with neurodivergence and I spend way too much of each session educating her.

She also is clearly restraining herself from faith-based care because apparently I’m the odd patient out who doesn’t want that. She was specifically recommended by my IVF clinic so I can only imagine the wave of religious bullshit she’s used to spouting to smooth out hopeless women wrestling with infertility, or the number of women who have gone away unhelped but believing that’s just what therapy is because they have no prior experience of therapy. She’s not unkind; she’s well-meaning just fucking useless at her job. Like if you’re not a sad person being denied your life ambition of centering your whole identity around being a mom, if that’s not what infertility means to you, looking for a vial of pills and some Jesus-pats on your head about god has everything planned, she doesn’t know what to do. She just doesn’t Get Me on any level whatsoever.

But the cherry on top? I went to cancel today and you can’t cancel online. Fine, I call the number, expecting to leave a message. I’m 80% certain the number listed in MyChart IS NOT THE RIGHT NUMBER and there’s no voicemail option. Fuck my life.

Guess I get to play phone tag on Monday. I don’t normally leave reviews for physicians but damn am I tempted in this case.

#doctor rant #i did leave a mychart message about the payment issue but suspect I'll have to deal with her office directly on that

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sherfertility87 · 1 year

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Sher Fertility Solutions Review

Sher Fertility Solutions has an emphasis on innovative, state-of-the-art technology and attentive patient care that sets it apart from the competition. Headquartered in New York (with a satellite office in Las Vegas), fertility center new york the clinic is committed to providing a comprehensive range of services.

The staff at Sher Fertility Solutions is highly trained and experienced. They are committed to ensuring patients understand each step of the treatment process, incorporating their values and feedback into customized plans. They also have a team of physicians that are LGBTQ-friendly and understand the emotional challenges that this community faces.

They use advanced technology to improve accuracy in fertility treatments and are also dedicated to bringing families together. They provide a number of options for their patients, including IVF, egg freezing, and genetic testing. They are committed to making their programs accessible and offer financing and multi-payment programs to help their patients afford treatment.

Located in New York City, Sher Fertility Solutions is a fertility clinic that has been in business. It offers a wide range of fertility treatment services, and is an accredited clinic in the U.S. The center is known for its top-notch doctors and has received high ratings from various publications.

It is also an accredited member of the American Association for Accredited Reproductive Medicine and has a strong track record of achieving pregnancy with the help of IVF, embryo freezing and donor eggs. The center has an extensive list of donors who have been screened by their medical team and are known to produce healthy, high quality embryos.

Their treatment costs are reasonable and the doctors and staff are compassionate, which is why many patients choose to go to Sher Fertility Solutions. They are able to accommodate patients with low incomes, have flexible scheduling and accept multiple insurances.

Sher Fertility Solutions specializes in IVF, male infertility and other infertility treatments. They also offer egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, and genetic testing.

They are a leading provider of reproductive health care in the U.S. They have a team of renowned specialists, including medical directors and nurses who are trained to treat a wide range of infertility issues. They have a dedicated LGBTQ+ patient support group and a full-service lab that can provide patients with pre-conception counseling, fertility preservation, and post-treatment monitoring.

In addition to its Manhattan location, the practice is expanding in Brooklyn. The new location will provide a full range of fertility care services for women and men, including ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization, and PGD. The team will also conduct additional tests and procedures, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and preimplantation genetic testing.

This New York City-based fertility practice was founded on the idea that democratizing egg freezing could ultimately change the industry and deliver better outcomes for their patients. Extend Fertility partners with companies who offer financing for egg freezing treatment, medications and long-term storage in order to make it as accessible as possible for their patients.

Sher Fertility Solutions Address:425 5th Ave. Floor 3, New York, New York, 10016, US Phone: (646)792-7476 Email:[email protected]

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surrogacyagencykenya · 1 year

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Surrogacy in Georgia: Why it must be your first choice on your way to parenthood?

Many people aspire to start their own families. Some people, though, are unable to cherish this long awaited happiness. It might be a result of a health issue or a prolonged illness that has hampered their ability to conceive. Regardless of the reasons, people search for alternatives to fulfill their goals in all such situations.

While few couples and individuals adopt, others opt for more viable option like surrogacy in Georgia. Moreover, before putting any step further, one should enquire about random aspects like surrogacy laws in Georgia, surrogacy cost and so on.

Surrogacy in Georgia: Making the first move!

Finding the top surrogacy agency in Georgia that meets your customized needs is surely the most crucial decision. That said, the nation provides top-notch, reasonably priced s urrogacy options. Besides, for their innovation, the clinics and their facilities have won praise from all over the world. That said, there are also numerous treatment options related to surrogacy process in Georgia that can help you to realize your parenthood dreams.

Usually, there are several steps you must take while getting through surrogacy in Georgia. First up, initial contact between intended parents and surrogate mother needs to be established. The clinic will then carry out the procedure in association with their partner IVF clinics and centers.

Usually, intended parents will pick one of two approaches and the traditional surrogacy is the first possibility. During this process, artificial insemination is a technique that will be undertaken to achieve conception. On the other side, the possibility of the surrogate developing an emotional bond with the child since she will be bearing a child with a biological connection presents a challenge for those who decide to undergo traditional surrogacy process in Georgia.

Gestational surrogacy is yet another option available in Tbilisi, Georgia and more people are opting for this kind of arrangement. This eliminates any genetic ties between the surrogate mother in Georgia and the child. Besides, clinics use in-vitro fertilization to achieve conception while abiding to surrogacy laws in Georgia.

Moreover, to achieve fertilization, the sperm and eggs will be mixed in a lab dish. Once done, the best embryo will then be implanted into the gestational surrogate’s uterus. After the embryo has been successfully implanted, the pregnancy will be monitored and will culminate in childbirth.

Why choose Surrogacy in Georgia?

When selecting a location for surrogacy options, you must first consider whether the procedure is legal. Tbilisi, Georgia, is free of that problem. In fact, medical travel is a popular industry in the nation..

That said, we list down certain factors that attract many couples to Georgia and make it the best choice for them to start a family and fulfill their desire to become parents:

The nation’s surrogacy regulations are quite straightforward

Surrogacy in Georgia was made legal in the nation in 1997. As per the surrogacy laws in Georgia, everyone can pursue their surrogacy aspirations in this part of the world. Another benefit of pursuing surrogacy here is that the surrogate mother in Georgia isn’t coming with any parental rights, so you won’t have to worry about disagreements down the road. Besides, intended parents are also the legal parents of the born child.

Simple registration process

For intended parents, the registration process is straightforward and you will be required to agree to a surrogacy contract with the surrogate mother. As a result, you will be safeguarded in the event that a problem develops later in regards to surrogate mother cost in Georgia. Besides, the process is made simpler by the country’s minimal documentation requirements.

Low cost surrogacy options

Georgia’s surrogacy plans are relatively more affordable when compared to those of other nations. Besides, finding a surrogate mother is also made simpler because of the legal procedures that apply to them as well. Also, the best surrogacy agency in Georgia provides inexpensive packages that is even beneficial for the local and foreigner couples. So, you need not to worry about aspects like surrogate mother cost in Georgia and so on.

Easy availability of surrogacy agencies

There are many reputable agencies in Georgia that offers state of the art facilities and services. These facilities are prepared to meet the needs of clients from other countries. Besides, finding the agency that provides the best services is still the difficult part.

Hence, you must start by looking up centers and evaluating their pricing. Moreover, there are certain plans that give you access to qualified medical professionals and top-notch facilities. On the other side, most of the agencies get prepared to sit down with you and go over all your options. They ought to be eager to respond to all of your questions.

Safe and secured surrogacy destination

Besides offering low cost surrogacy options, the country also ensures the right safety of every intended parent here. Moreover, numerous Georgians voluntarily take part in egg donation and surrogacy programs. Besides, there are enough young, healthy women in the database of random surrogacy agencies who are willing to assist infertile couples in enjoying the joys of parenthood.

On the other side, surrogate mothers in Georgia have a clear motivation and satisfy all the required medical and psychological requirements. Besides, it doesn’t take much time for prospective biological parents to choose a surrogate mother.

Also, Georgia is a region of our planet that is ecologically secure. Mountains, sea coasts, and the absence of big manufacturing firms are all favorable environments for pregnancy and the delivery of a healthy child. Today, the nation ranks highly among the safest locations for foreign tourists to travel. Moreover, travelers can feel secure thanks to effective law enforcement in the country.

Final words

Georgia is surely a perfect destination for couples or individuals preferring low cost surrogacy options. That said, it is always advisable to connect with a surrogacy agency in Georgia that is backed with all the right experience and expertise to facilitate your surrogacy journey.

Source: https://kenyasurrogacy.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/surrogacy-in-georgia-why-it-must-be-your-first-choice-on-your-way-to-parenthood/

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fertilityccentrenepal · 1 year

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How does a fertility expert perform ICSI in Nepal?

ICSI treatment in Nepal is the best fertility procedure recommended to treat male infertility issues, due to which a fertile woman cannot conceive a baby. ICSI in Nepal is a procedure in which fertility experts surgically extract male member sperm from his ejaculate by using these advanced techniques such as (i) Testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) and (ii) percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA). Suppose fertility experts fail to retrieve enough sperm through these two advanced techniques. They use the most advanced & latest technique, which is Testicular sperm extraction (TESE).

Once enough sperm is successfully retrieved, the fertility expert begins with the IVF procedure, in which they use the hollow needle that passes through the pelvic cavity of the upper vaginal wall. The fertility expert removes the fluid from the follicles with transvaginal ultrasound, & isolates the woman's eggs.

Once eggs are isolated, the fertility expert combines the woman's eggs with her husband's retrieved sperm to facilitate fertilization. The fertility expert monitor the eggs growth & development. Once the eggs are developed, the fertility expert will directly inject a single active and healthy sperm into each egg to ease the fertilization process.

Once fertilization occurs, the embryologist chooses the most active embryo/s & places it into the birth mother's uterus to establish a successful conception.

After 14 days of embryo transfer, the couple must visit the fertility centre for the pregnancy test. The expert conducts an ultrasound to scan a woman's ovaries to listen to the infant's heartbeat. One expert confirms that the infant's heartbeats are normal; it indicates a successful conception has occurred & couple gets discharged from the fertility clinic to a local obstetrician, where pregnancy grows as usual.

Is ICSI treatment in Nepal a safe procedure?

We know that all surgical procedures are associated with low or high risk; similarly, ICSI in Nepal does also associate with some risks that include the following:

· ICSI treatment in Nepal is a fertility procedure that carries a specific genetic defect found in a small number of children born through ICSI; however, the issues attached to ICSI might cause by underlying infertility rather than the treatment itself.

· Suppose a boy has been born through an ICSI in Nepal; then there can be distinct possibilities that a baby boy inherits his father's infertility. It is a clear case of a genetic disease of male infertility, significantly associated with the Y chromosome. It means there are chances that the baby boy born through an ICSI procedure carries his father's infertility at a later age.

The fertility experts at Fertility centre Nepal advise couples to undergo genetic testing before an embryo transfer to avoid inherited congenital disease that can pass into a male newborn through an ICSI procedure. It is a clinic that hires qualified & trained fertility counsellors who help couples to understand the ICSI treatment in Nepal before proceeding.

What's the ICSI treatment success rate in Nepal?

The ICSI treatment success rate in Nepal is relatively higher compared to the conventional IVF methods. The research says that the ICSI treatment success rate in Nepal mainly depends on factors like women's age, the cause of male infertility, etc. However, to date, the ICSI treatment success rate in Nepal is around 75 to 85% for couples under 35 & these success rates slightly dip down to 40 to 50% for couples above 40. The study says that the healthier couples, the chances of producing healthy eggs & sperm are higher compared to older couples. It is the reason that the success rates for older women dip down, and the chances of conceiving a baby also decrease.

Why do people prefer Fertility centre Nepal for ICSI in Nepal?

Fertility centre Nepal is a leading and top-notch fertility clinic that offers the appropriate ICSI treatment in Nepal without any hidden charge. People should know that if any clinic offers IVF with ICSI in Nepal for less than NPR 2 50 000, it means they are hiding some costs that couples need to bear at the end of the procedure when they are waiting for a discharge summary from the clinic. To avoid such a situation, it's the responsibility of the couples to do their research correctly for the fertility clinic because it is a matter of their hard earns money and the emotions attached to the treatment.

Fertility centre Nepal is a clinic where people get transparency in the treatment from the initial stage until the baby delivers to them. All the documents related to the couple's treatment are saved in the clinic's database so that couples do not carry their file whenever they visit the clinic.

Fertility centre Nepal hires highly qualified and trained fertility professionals who understand the criticality of the treatment and the situation through couples are going through, such as financial, emotional, and mental stress. The fertility experts at this clinic decided to keep a minimal cost of ICSI treatment in Nepal so that individuals can easily afford the procedure & enjoy their parenthood happily. Also, they have various payment modes through which couples can quickly pay their fertility bills.

Offering such reasonable treatment allows couples to enjoy the moments with their baby and gives the fertility experts happiness that they are the reason for millions of smiles. People can check on the internet about Fertility centre Nepal and accordingly make their decision to plan fertility treatment with us. The experts & other medical staff of this clinic are confident about the services they offer, which fulfil the dreams of many childless couples. It is a clinic where people will find highly qualified professionals who make pregnancy possible for couples of growing ages.

How much does ICSI in Nepal costs for one fresh cycle?

ICSI in Nepal will cost between NPR 2 50 000 to NPR 3 80 000 for one fresh cycle. It is the estimated cost & the actual will be confirmed when the fertility expert examines the couple. Based on the couple's medical report, the expert plans their ICSI treatment in Nepal & ensures the cost couples have to pay for the treatment. It is a very reasonable procedure in Nepal compared to other countries. The reason behind offering such suitable ICSI treatment in Nepal is that the fertility experts at this clinic wish to spread happiness worldwide.

People who do not wish to spend much on fertility procedures can visit the Fertility centre Nepal. The experts at this clinic give the best price which suits to couple's pocket & fulfil their dream of having a baby.

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benecare-hospital · 2 years

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How Benecare Mother & Child Care is Best For You

Introduction:

Every couple dreams about having a child, but not all couples can conceive naturally. However, the quality of fertility facilities and therapies has improved since then.

When couples want that wonderful occasion to happen in their lives, they should always take extra precautions by conducting proper research. "How do I know this fertility clinic is the top treatment success?" This is a regular occurrence when people search for the Best Mother and Child Care Super Speciality Hospital. "How do I know which fertility clinic is ethical and transparent?"

Below are some aspects to consider when choosing an IVF facility in Pune, both financial and emotional costs.

Rates of Success:

One of the most important factors to consider while looking for clinics that provide comprehensive services such as IVF, ICSI, and intrauterine insemination (IUI). The success rates of most fertility clinics are listed on their websites. However, you should discuss their success rates in-depth with them in person rather than taking the figure at face value. Recognize that varying rates are connected with each surgery and vary depending on the patient's age group.

The Doctor's and Clinic's Experience:

Another element to consider when choosing an infertility treatment center in Pune is the range of experience it has in dealing with various cases. The staff should be capable of addressing the most basic to the most complex cases, in addition to using the most advanced technology and therapies. That helps to ensure that a patient has the best likelihood of succeeding at that particular center.

The Technology That is Used and The Facilities That are Available:

The chances of conception have increased dramatically as a result of significant advances in medical research. To provide optimum convenience to the couple receiving treatment, the clinic should ideally offer all of the most recent reproductive treatments on its premises. Dedicated in-house staff and resources are available at some fertility centers to perform operations such as Laser Assisted Hatching, Blastocyst culture, Embryo scoping, and Cryopreservation/Vitrification for Sperms, Oocytes, and Embryos.

The Team Of Specialist Doctors & Staff:

An excellent fertility clinic would have a staff of highly skilled specialists that specialize in infertility treatments. Because most therapies are costly, being treated by a clinic with a team of doctors should be a given. Not just doctors but also counsellors, nurses, financial consultants, and lab workers make up the clinical staff.

What Kind of Fertility Treatments and Tests Does the Fertility Clinic Provide? Treatments Come in a Wide Range:

If you're new to the world of infertility, you might be shocked to learn that there are other choices besides in vitro fertilization (IVF). While it has the best success rates, it is also the most extensive and costly.

The Procedures' Duration:

The completion of some treatments and procedures can take a long period. That should be considered because you or your spouse may be forced to receive treatment for some time. If the fertility center is located a long way from your home, such as in a different state, you will need to make plans for lodging until the treatment is completed.

Treatment For Infertility is Affordable:

One most important thing that couples/individuals always consider is the cost of treatment. That will always come as a surprise or shock to a patient, who believes they won't have to pay much for quality therapy. To develop trust among patients, we feel fertility clinics must be critical for fertility clinics to be completely honest and detailed about their prices.

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23.06.22

It has been quite a while since I made a post on here. I’ve been wanting to for a few weeks but kept getting overwhelmed by how much has happened and where to begin.

For this reason I’ve decided to share in dot point form

03.06.21 We began Cycle 3 of IVF at our new clinic. I felt confident going into this one as the new specialist was the right fit for us in both her expertise and patient manner. I also felt that we had a chance of getting more viable embryos because we had one in round 2. 8 eggs were collected, 4 top quality embryos were made and we waited for our PGD results.

26.06.21 we did a 7 hour round trip to pick up our puppy Kevin

02.07.21 I arranged for the result to be communicated to my partner as I was on placement and didn’t want to burst into tears if we got bad news. He got the call and despite me calling and texting him throughout the day, he would not give me any information. That was information enough.

When I called after placement he told me that none of the embryos were chromosomally normal. I cried the whole 1 hour car drive home.

-Our specialist was shocked. We were absolutely devastated.

-I had just started my Alcohol and Other Drugs 2 month placement on top of a team leader secondment in my current job and committed to the sleep, toilet and general training a puppy requires

I threw myself into work and puppy training, meaning I neglected any processing, self-care or healing from the trauma we’d just experienced.

06.08.21 I celebrated my 29th birthday at placement and in another Melbourne lockdown meaning I couldn’t distract myself with friends or social commitments.

-A few days after my birthday I had a really bad headache and neck pain

-After a week of doctor appointments, a CT scan and a hospital day admission I was diagnosed with Shingles behind my ear and spreading up my scalp. A migraine accompanied this

-Mid August I put placement on hold and applied for a new job which I was successful in getting

30.08.21 I started my new job and a week later had a bit of a scare when I got another migraine and lost my ability to speak temporarily. An ambulance was called by my partner and I was diagnosed with “atypical migraine” and discharged. Continual migraines with similar vagueness, pain and aura followed me until February 2022 (shingles and stress were suggested as the main culprit).

15.11.21 had an appointment with an “Uterus Didelphys” specialist who asked me if we’d considered “being childless.” I cried on my way to the car, in the car and when I got home

24.11.21 we moved into our dream house and decided we definitely wouldn’t be doing any more rounds of IVF until 2022.

January 22 Had an epiphany that if we want what is best for our kids as parents, how could I put our kids through inheriting my chromosome issues. Despite my partner being willing to continue with my eggs, I decided that using an egg donor would be our next step forward. He came around to the idea and I asked a friend who had offered her eggs previously if she was still interested and she said yes.

IVF was closed down in Melbourne due to pressure on hospitals and it being an ‘elective’ surgery *eye roll

11.03.22 Accounts session to discuss the costs associated with a donor cycle

16.03.22 First mandatory IVF donor counselling session

22.03.22 Joined telehealth consultation with a nurse and our donor to discuss the process

30.03.22 Second joined mandatory counselling session with myself, my partner, our donor and her partner to determine we were all on the same page and raise any questions or concerns

31.03.22 My partner was diagnosed as having an ‘active case’ of CMV which is dangerous in pregnancy. Our IVF specialist told us she had never seen this happen before! Alas, IVF Cycle 4 postponed for 6 weeks until virus cleared from both of us (it was assumed I would contract it from him).

11.05.22 Found out through repeated blood tests that my partner never had CMV (false positive on the test) and our cycle was postponed for no reason. Given the all clear to go ahead at the start of our donor’s next period.

21.05.22 Our 4th Cycle of IVF begins and all precautions are taken to avoid covid-19 postponing our cycle again

03.06.22 Eggs are collected from our donor and fertilised. A few days later we find out that 7 eggs had fertilised and a few more days after that, 2 embryos had made it to the freezing stage.

23.06.22 As I write this today I’m waiting for my period to start so our transfer cycle begins. We have 2 embryos, that is 2 chances of a pregnancy. Each transfer has a 50% chance of resulting in a positive pregnancy test.

In a few weeks I’ll have a scan to check my uterus lining and have a blood test around my predicted ovulation date to time the transfer. I’m guessing it will be around July 18th but that will depend on if my period arrives soon.

My feelings towards transfer fluctuate. Some days I’m overly positive and some days I feel like it’s never going to work for us because it hasn’t yet. At this moment, I feel premenstrually grumpy and exhausted. I’ve eaten half a bag of salt and vinegar chips, have pimples galore on my chin and can’t wait to lie on the couch with my current read - Jasper Jones by Craig SIlvey.

I want to make more of an effort to record my musings and appointments on here as it’s the only place I’ve been somewhat consistent over the past few years (a part from Instagram). I don’t care if tumblr has the reputation of an outdated teenage blog site. It’s the easiest one for my non coding brain to navigate.

Thanks for reading x

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