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Update: Das ging ja schnell! Danke für die Tipps :) bevor das eskaliert und ich mich nachher nicht entscheiden kann hab ich jetzt alle Ideen abgespeichert für Donnerstag und für die Zukunft. Hmmm Fantakuchen löst echt was aus....

Hallo zusammen,

Wir haben so eine Freunde Gruppe mit denen wir uns reihum immer wieder zum Essen einladen. Beim Kochen werden regelmässig aufwendige Sachen kreiert und wir geniessen es alle. Meistens wird dazu guter Wein getrunken, gespielt, usw.

Für Donnerstag haben wir sie ausnahmsweise mal zum Kaffee & Kuchen eingeladen. Klingt spiessig aber wir finden es alle nice :-). Statt Wein gibt es diesmal verschiedene (selbstgemachte) Säfte und an Kuchen habe ich geplant drei zu machen - Baskischer Käsekuchen, eine Lemon Curd Tarte und noch was Schokoladiges.

Nun die grosse Überraschung, ein Kind ist doch nicht bei den Grosseltern sondern kommt mit.

Da wir leider keine Kinder haben nun die grosse Frage, was ist denn so ein Kuchen auf den Kinder um die 5-6 Jahre voll abfahren? Am besten sowas was auf dem Kindergeburtstag immer der totale Renner ist! Bonuspunkte falls jemand ein schweizer Rezept hat.

Danke im Voraus!

Hi all,

This post is only for users in Germany/Switzerland:

Do you have a recommendation for a cleaning product that works for wood + tiles (Parkett/Fliesen)?

I don't trust the Dreame product won't ruin my wooden floor, especially as it doesn't specify at all which materials it's made for.

And while there might be recommendations on this sub I'm looking for something that is available *here*, ideally at dm/Müller/supermarkets. Even better if it's an organic product but not a must.

Thank you!

I've checked Bridge and Markthalle, haven't yet checked Globus but will do.

Are there any other, maybe smaller shops I could try?

TIA!

Hi all,

We took a bit of a break from this topic and now that we started again it's all creeping up to me again...

We're 36f and 38m, TTC for two years. Early on we had two spontaneous pregnancies, one chemical and one MMC in week 8 which I miscarried with meds.
January 2025, OB recommended running a hormone panel, FSH came back slightly above desired range and AMH at 1.13, she then referred me to a fertility clinic. We did two of IUIs, unsuccessful. All tests came back normal.

Did first ICSI - 6 eggs, 5 mature and fertilized, 0 blasts.

Second ICSI - 8 eggs, 7 mature and fertilized. 4 blasts of which 1 good enough to test - monosomy 13. The others were discarded without our consent because we had indicated we didn't want a transfer without PGTA. It a was horrible misunderstanding and we decided to take a break.

Planned for third ICSI in April this year. Third spontaneous pregnancy in January 26, MMC in week 6/7. Had to delay ICSI to May due to body needing a break. We tested DNA fragmentation and karyotype, all normal.

We have been improving our lifestyle to the healthiest possible over the last few years already. We don't use any drugs. We were both smokers but quit 4 years ago, otherwise healthy. We sleep 7-8h, work out 2-3x week plus several walks. We have reduced stress by as much as possible. We barely eat any processed food, most is homecooked. Since January 2026 we have even quit any alcohol and it's frankly felt really good.

Ive been taking prenatal complex for 2 years, started Omega 3 and low dose CoQ10 last October. Since February this year I added Vitamin D and upped the CoQ10 dose to 3x200mg per day.

New fertility doctor proposed a different protocol from what I had before: I'm taking the pill now since cycle day 1, stopping in a few days, then will start Merional 300, Gonal F and Duphaston around 5 days later. After that I only know well do dual trigger.

In the last ultrasound my AFC was 8 - the highest I've ever seen (5 and 7 last year).

The last times, I always felt so optimistic and then so devastated. This time I feel scared: I've literally done everything in my power and there is nothing more that I can do. So if it fails again, I feel like it will never happen.

Knowing that statistically we need 4-6 healthy embryos for the chance to have our two desired children, I wonder if we're insane for trying again.

If you're still reading, thank you. I don't know what I'm looking for. Maybe just hugs and encouragement.

thank you and have a lovely weekend

Edit: Thanks all! We have enough tips for multiple trips :) We tried the one recommended at Blumenbergplatz, just across my old flat so it was a nostalgic decision. Really liked it! Later I also had a delicious matcha at Soma but that one was a bit overpriced for St Gallen (same price as Zurich despite rents are probably half 😬)

Hi St Gallers,

I'm visiting St Gallen today to show my partner around as I've lived there for a while more than a decade ago. I remember a lot of cool places but probably a lot has also changed!

He's a real coffee snob so my question is: where can we get the best coffee in town and which place should we avoid?

Thank you 🙏🏼

Edit: I am based in Switzerland. Clinic / lab shopping and public statistics aren't a thing here.

Hi,

We have been TTC since 34f/36m, are now 36/38 and had three spontaneous pregnancies resulting in early MCs. Before the third MC we did two IUIs (unsuccessful) and two ICSI.

First ICSI: 6 eggs, 5 mature and fertilized, 0 blasts

Second ICSI: 8 eggs, 7 mature and fertilized. 4 blasts of which 3 were "too bad to test or freeze" and one was PGTA tested - monosomy 13.

We've done genetic testing, DNA fragmentation, all kinds of blood tests. Tubes are clear, no indication for endo (although I want to test for it, currently endo saliva test is planned but not more YET due to cost and invasiveness). Everything has always come back normal. Only my FSH was slightly too high and AMH is was low (1.13 in Jan 2025 prior to ICSIs, 0.67 in Jan 2026).

We're now preparing for our third ICSI. I've been taking Prenatal complex since 2024 and added Vitamin D, Omega 3 and 600mg of CoQ1 for the last three months. Added melatonin 4 weeks ago.

We stopped smoking 4 years ago and haven't had alcohol since 1/1/26. We work out 3x a week, sleep 7-8h religiously and eat almost no processed food.

None of this caused any stress, if at all we feel better through this lifestyle change.

My AFC has "improved" from 5 last year to 8 last month.

I have high hopes for the ICSI in May. If we end up - again - with zero embryos, should we stop? I wonder if it's time to move on, but egg donation isn't a thing in my country and adoption is near impossible. I don't know what to do.

Should we be doing more tests? Are there any other options?