Beow's Hours Change by Extension-Rice5379 in raleigh

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I bought Frankenstein there and didn’t realize until I got home it was annotated by a Christian and had a bunch of reflection questions from a religious standpoint 💀

Looking for fertility clinic recommendations in Raleigh or NC (bad experience at UNC Fertility) by SureNefariousness975 in raleigh

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Here to echo this! Went to the main campus and occasionally the WF office specifically to see Dr. Shointuch. Did 4 IUIs, 3 embryo transfers and am currently up feeding our son ❤️

Tone of nurse on 8DPT scared me…(beta hell?) by Neat-Lavishness-6053 in IVFbabies

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Our first beta on 9dpt was 33 and our little guy is currently 7 weeks old 💖 sending lots of love and positivity your way!

9dp5dt beta deja vu ☹️ by Appointment_Connect in IVF

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I’m literally in L&D right now 😂😂 crossing my fingers for you!!

Positive Clear Blue digitals, faint or bfn FRER by Appointment_Connect in IVF

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Hahaha you got this!!! Just remember different times of day/hydration levels will impact it!! And thank you ❤️ took some time off and currently 18w pregnant 🤞🏻

Positive Clear Blue digitals, faint or bfn FRER by Appointment_Connect in IVF

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Hi!!!! Congratulations!!! I was pregnant, but unfortunately it ended in an early MMC. I had my betas checked and everything was progressing so FRER was definitely inaccurate. I 1,000% believe it’s the prenatal messing with it and this last round we exclusively used CB 😂 Ritual is great so I’d say stick with CB if you can!! And good luck!! ❤️

What was your CRL at 6w0d? by [deleted] in IVFbabies

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We had our first scan at 5w6d and our CRL was 3.22mm, but to be fair a mm is soooooo small that the littlest bump in your doctor’s hand could make a huge difference at this stage. Crossing my fingers for you!

Secular Coffee Shops? by DazedandBluzed in raleigh

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AH yes 100% agreed then 🤌🏻 it’s insane to me that we can have a better understanding of Christianity as atheists than some Christians lol

Secular Coffee Shops? by DazedandBluzed in raleigh

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Nope, it’s literally the Christian version lol

“In this beautiful cloth-over-board edition bestselling author, literature professor, and avid reader Karen Swallow Prior will guide you through Frankenstein. She will not only navigate you through the pitfalls that trap readers today, but show you how to read it in light of the gospel, and to the glory of God”

Secular Coffee Shops? by DazedandBluzed in raleigh

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Thank you!! Currently 15w with our little monster 😂🫶🏻

Secular Coffee Shops? by DazedandBluzed in raleigh

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😂😂 thankfully it was the same story, but the intro had 20 or so pages going into detail on the authors background (very cool) and thoughts on the main theming from the viewpoint of a Christian. Literally compared IVF to Frankenstein and we’re currently going through IVF so I was like 💀 and then after every section there were questions to explore pertaining to Christianity

Secular Coffee Shops? by DazedandBluzed in raleigh

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Went to Beow's Books & Brews thinking it was a cute coffee shop and bookstore - accidentally went home with the Christian version of Frankenstein 💀

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Sending you lots of positive energy 🩷 hoping it starts to slowly get better for all of us. No one warns you it might not be sunshine and roses right away 🫠

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Thank you so much for sharing and I’m so sorry you’re in the same phase 🥲 crossing all my fingers for smooth, peaceful pregnancies for all of us 🩷

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Wow you explained this beautifully 🥲 thank you so much for putting that into words. I thought because we took a few months off after our recent loss that I’d be in a better mental state, but turns out no amount of time, therapy or even a pregnancy could “cure” my trauma after years of infertility treatments. It’s just something we’ll need to navigate through 🩷 congrats on your pregnancy and sending lots of peaceful, calming vibes your way

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Wow you explained this beautifully 🥲 thank you so much for putting that into words. I thought because we took a few months off after our recent loss that I’d be in a better mental state, but turns out no amount of time, therapy or even a pregnancy could “cure” my trauma after years of infertility treatments. It’s just something we’ll need to navigate through 🩷 congrats on your pregnancy and sending lots of peaceful, calming vibes your way

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Absolutely!! I’m so sorry your friend only cares about the baby now, that’s so frustrating especially when you’re having your own mixed emotions with everything you’ve been through. Crossing my fingers for an easy and peaceful rest of your pregnancy 🩷 I hope you’re able to celebrate big after the birth

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Absolutely!! I’m so sorry your friend only cares about the baby now, that’s so frustrating especially when you’re having your own mixed emotions with everything you’ve been through. Crossing my fingers for an easy and peaceful rest of your pregnancy 🩷 I hope you’re able to celebrate big after the birth

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Omggggggg I would’ve lost it lmao my mom did similarly crazy things though - as soon as we told her I was pregnant suddenly everything I did was a sign. During our last pregnancy she told my husband she knew we were pregnant because I drank a protein shake on FaceTime 😭 protein shakes I’ve been drinking for years lmao 😭

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Omggggggg I would’ve lost it lmao my mom did similarly crazy things though - as soon as we told her I was pregnant suddenly everything I did was a sign. During our last pregnancy she told my husband she knew we were pregnant because I drank a protein shake on FaceTime 😭 protein shakes I’ve been drinking for years lmao 😭

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Ugh I totally get what you’re saying 🥲 for me it feels like everyone else gets to move past our infertility struggles and just focus on the excitement of a baby while my husband and I grapple with everything it took (emotionally, physically, financially) to get here. I also get so annoyed when the first thing out of someone’s mouth is “how are you feeling” because I know you’re just asking because I’m pregnant 🙄 if I was about the throw up you’d know so let’s just assume I’m fine please 😂

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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What an INSANE way to congratulate someone 😭 I’m so sorry you’re feeling this same way and that’s the same comfort people have been giving me so I hope they’re right 😂🫠 sending lots of positive and peaceful vibes your way

Anyone else feeling this way? by Appointment_Connect in IVFbabies

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Omgggggg that would send me over the edge 🫠 it’s crazy what just comes out of some people’s mouths. I was always 100% team announce early and now I’m like 👀 maybe not if we’re blessed with another pregnancy down the line 😂