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@timekeeper I mean, will I be financially worse off with a kid? Objectively yes. We’re going on 2 daycare tours (in home, nothing fancy at all) tomorrow and they each cost $2700/mo. It will slowly go down to like $1500 once kid hits 2 and we look at not fancy, play-based preschool options. Then...

@clough There have been small studies that show melatonin’s antioxidant properties help with oxidative balance in couples with unexplained infertility. Essentially, women with unexplained fertility may have a reduced amount of naturally occurring melatonin so supplementation has shown to help...

@margieb Yes, this is in the US, Southern California. I think when it comes to the additional supplements, the evidence is pretty light (though there are some out there). I think the point here is to maximize any potential benefits to support IVF efforts. There’s no guarantee any of this is...

Direct from the document she shared with me: Optimizing your fertility can be challenging. Studies suggest that these supplements may be beneficial during your In vitro fertilization IVF treatment. Below are additional supplements that may be recommended for you to start 2-3 months prior to...

@isop777 I’m so sorry for your loss. I am a grad but also experienced a loss early on. My recommendation is to really communicate and lean on each other in this time. Loss is hard and everyone deals with it in different ways. I understand the desperate need to be pregnant again after a loss and...