Juniper, lovely about your wedding anniversary. Glad DH stepped up! Hope it was a fun night! Sorry, inappropriate. As for the double standard issue, I guess people just have to know what they're own limits are, and be honest with themselves, so it is good you guys are really clear about it.

Pholi, sounds like doing the AMH test is worthwhile then. Do NOT get discouraged about it, though, if you can help it. I know of a few girls with very low AMH who have become pregnant, both naturally and through IVF. That test was a real kick in the guts for me, esp as it went down (ever so slightly) when they re-tested, so I felt like it was just plummeting, and it was low (1.3). Also, I see from your sig that you lost a twin. I am very sorry. I recently miscarried identical twins at 8 weeks.

Rai, yes FX for a miracle, but also for IVF!

AFM, I am ok. Massive thrush, and in the nipples too which is crazy. I had it really bad for my daughter when I was breastfeeding, and I still feel that pain in the ducts to this day, but it has got really shocking, possible due to all the hormones with the pregnancy and perhaps also diet (I did drink beer (which I never do) and eat heaps of bread when I was feeling super low).

peace and love,
WW
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