Just did 1st Semen analysis and looks like sperm morphology and motility numbers are low.

Is that a concern ? How do I improve it.

Just here to say I’m so thankful we have this safe space. People who aren’t diagnosed generally have misconceptions about ADHD and its symptoms, and I’m so grateful we have this bowl to seek help, learn from one another, and sometimes just vent! With all the negativity in the world, this bowl is that one ray of sunshine I so desperately need, so thank you everyone for what you have done and what you’ll continue to do!

How do people stay focused and engaged at work when dealing with TTC struggles? It’s weighing on me emotionally and the work doesn’t stop. I find myself getting super annoyed and resentful towards work stress bc I’m dealing with health stuff also.

I'm really struggling with depression as my husband of 7 years asked for a divorce a few weeks ago. We are still sleeping in the same bed and living together but aren't really talking or anything else. He moves out the end if this month and I move back woth my parents the end if November. I feel so overwhelmed and hurt.

Perhaps not directly relevant, but I have a difficult family background. Never known my dad, my mom had serious drug/mental health issues. Grew up with grandparents and aunt & uncle. Somehow I miraculously did well in school and ended up in big law. For Christmas I plan on faking quarantine to explain why I’ll be alone, though I want to be more upfront with colleagues, friends and potential partners, but I’m afraid my story will appear off-putting to them. Or will it reflect positively on me?

Anyone else suffer from PMDD? Just got diagnosed and not sure what to make of it. Anything that's helped?

How did y’all decide which doc/fertility clinic to go with? It’s so overwhelming. I had a consult with one my friends sister used and started the process but frustrated with them a bit (feel rushed). I’m in LA/Thousand Oaks. Recs appreciated too.

Has anyone here had an unplanned pregnancy?

How can you tell when staying home alone is introversion vs social withdrawal/isolation, which is a symptom of something more serious?

GMAT. Those with ADHD. I feel I can study better on meds, but I perform better when I’m off then during the exam. I’m stuck in a catch-22 of if I should: 1) use stims throughout 2) wean off stims a few days before exam. Anyone else with similar experiences?

Had a super rough depressive/anxious episode (7+ hours) last night. I have gotten jack nothing done today, despite having a full workload and a boss pinging me to follow up. Kinda want to just give up on trying to work today.

Ever since starting adderall I have noticed this weird tingling/buzzing sensation in my foot. Has anyone else ever experienced this?

Anyone know if there’s a workaround way to get access to a 24h therapy phone line through Kaiser? Seems like they don’t offer talk therapy by phone which is a real bummer if you’re physical distancing or travel often. I’m open to learning about non-Kaiser options as well that have great therapists and ideally are easy on my wallet. I think my dream therapist would be someone who’s also trained as a dating coach (maybe someone like Brooke Sprowl in LA except covered in network)

I have a doctors appt tomorrow for medication finally and in the past I have been horrible about advocating for myself but I am such a spaz at work I know people think I am so weird and I have such...

Has anyone here had success with intermittent fasting? I feel like it’s easy to incorporate during the week since mornings are chaotic. The weekends are a different story!!

Just had my egg retrieval today. Doctor said they got 8 eggs. Any success stories with that number? I know it's a little low...

Just starting third trimester and my nausea has come back (vomiting multiple times in recent days) - has that happened to anyone else around this time? Normal for 3rd tri?

Anyone here got veneers and/or Invisalign recently. If so, how much did it cost you, where did you go and how was your experience with the dentist? Thanks

How are we coping with this adderall shortage??? My pharmacy can’t even order it 😳. Ahhhhh.

What are some non stimulant adhd meds? Anyone ever heard of Strattera?

How effective have they been for your adhd?

Ughhh. Why do people type "would of" and "should of" ? It's "HAVE" not "OF".... would have, should have, could have. 🙃

Hi! I’m hiring for two Full-stack DevOps roles for a client in Houston, TX . Ideal candidates would be in Texas. Thanks!

When you’re working on a transaction where the sponsor will receive a significant payout via a dividend recap, does your firm restrict the securities of the sponsor?

If you had to guess… What are top reasons why new digital agencies fail?

Question to MBB interviewers. I have a couple of interviews coming up and want to understand the process better and manage my own expectations. Could you please share your personal experience: 1/ what % of interviewees are obviously not a good fit - when after the chat you just know that they are wrong for consulting 2/ % made major mistakes in case 3/ what % are kind ok w case and fit, but are not good enough 4/% that are good enough (with minor flaws) 5/ great and you know that they will fit

Any insight into Withers Bergman?

Guys who are waiting for Uk skilled Visa, have you completed the notice period or extended the Notice?

Heard McKinsey & Company Toronto office has a gym inside. Is it suitable for more dedicated lifters? haven’t joined yet so not in the bowl

Watch noob here and I know this is the Luxury Watch bowl, but thoughts on Citizen Eco Drive?

Not really a question, but maybe I’ll hit FIRE early since of the roughly ~20 or so stocks i keep in my portfolio, 3 of them were a substantial GME position I entered in September (and exited in the midst of the craze thankfully), RKT (expecting mortgage lenders to do well in the buying craze) and L Brands 😳. Never thought I’d hit 3x

I've decided it's impossible to try and get my immigrant father to understand what I do as a transactional in-house lawyer. Every conversation about work goes like this (cont)

Hi Desi consultants, need a quick advice- I’ve saved around $50k in my bank account and going to liquidate another $50k that I have in fixed deposits in India (they’ll mature soon) to buy a condo here in US. However, I do not think I’ll be able to close the condo deal before Jan 2022 as such, need some suggestion as where to invest some term (6-8 months) to earn more…

What's your favorite example of a product that you don't understand how they even pitched it to the CEO? My current favorite is this bottle of water that says "lo cal." Hahaha

First consultation with fertility doctor tomorrow! Any specific questions you wish you had asked the first time? Hoping he says we can start IUI fairly soon. Have been trying the old fashioned way for a year without luck and heart broken.

I had a missed miscarriage in January and opted for the D&C after the medication didn’t work. I found out I was pregnant again earlier this month but yesterday began the nightmare again, loss of symptoms, dull aching pain… I’m seeing my fertility specialist for what would have been an early ultrasound later this week. I’m afraid my body won’t naturally expel again and I’ll be left waiting in pain again to confirm the loss. Anyone navigate more than one missed miscarriage?

Anyone took a leave of absence, or knows anyone who did, to try to conceive? What was that like?

just ran out of menopour and my speciality pharmacy didn’t deliver on time. Any local pharmacies in nyc that take insurance ?!

Are there any studies on the outcomes of IVF babies ? We heard from our doctor that they pick the best eggs and the best sperms then implant the blastocysts that show the best growth - I was curious if those advantages continue on after birth.

Any recs for fertility clinics or doctors in Illinois?

Can you swim after your ovalution days or does it impacts implantation?

If I do egg freezing with my insurance right now (Aetna PPO with Accenture), will I have to pay for IVF later to use the eggs?

I did not have a good retrieval and I’m having a hard time processing. This cycle took so much out of me, I don’t know if I can do it again. I just want to cry.

How should I interpret 3.37 AMH in a 35yr old? Is it good or not so good?

Ok second IVF. 12 eggs 8 made to day 5 and now going thru PGA test. Fingers crossed... need some good energy and confidence before the FET again!

Hi folks, has anyone been prescribed progesterone to help prevent recurrent early miscarriage? If so, did any of the side effects really hit you hard?

Anyone use kindbody for fertility services? What was your experience? Im reading yelp reviews and most people complaining are doing so about the front desk or because they didn’t read the fine print on costs. 🙄Anyone have a good clinical experience and outcome?

Does your insurance require you to transfer frozen embryos before another round ?

My wife is 34 and just tested her AMH levels 0.83...she’s so upset at how low it is. While we wait for the antral follicle count, any perspectives from this group on how indicative AMH really is?

Feeling a bit down after a negative pregnancy test today - we’ve officially passed the six month mark of TTC. I’m 33, progesterone, prolactin, and thyroid all look normal but my cycles suck. They will regularly stretch into the 40 - 50 day range but OB seems really unconcerned. I keep getting the “it’s totally normal to take this long” 😕 I’m scared we’ll waste a year just to find out there is a problem.

Has anyone here had a difficult recovery post-egg retrieval? It’s been 3 days and I’m still in a lot of pain. The medical team said I should expect to be uncomfortable for 5-7 days or more due to the high number of eggs retrieved (=very swollen ovaries) and it will take 2 weeks to get back to normal.