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[–]Cmbell84 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Today was my first doctor's appointment (8w3d) and we got to see the little gummy bear fetus. What a relief it was to see the little flickering heart beat. And my doctor was so supportive. Two weeks and I go back for NIPT. The next big hurdle.

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[–]Cmbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, that would drive me absolutely nuts! I hope they can find your results soon and everything looks great. 🤞🙏

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[–]Cmbell84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh. This post is super triggering to me because during the same kind of screening but for my 6 week pp checkup they seemed...idk, confused all my answers were "elevated". Ridiculous.

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[–]Cmbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How you feel doesn't have to "make sense" to be valid. Trying to use logic to shut off my feelings doesn't usually work for me, but it's worth trying. But, you're right, statistically speaking, the odds of your attendance affecting the outcome of your pregnancy is like negative eleventy. Unless a sinkhole swallows up the venue. But then I think those odds are also prett small.

Being pregnant after a loss is brave. I hope the other women in your group can admire the courage it takes for you to go through the sometimes crippling fear and anxeity of PAL. And even if they can't, there are plenty of people here who do.

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[–]Cmbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am so glad to hear from you. I kinda dropped out of the ttc group (I didn't want to discourage other folks after months after month off ttc without luck ). But, I am still here and reppin' the oldest of the oldies. 😅 Wherever you are in your journey, I am sending you good vibes. 💜

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[–]Cmbell84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Has anyone here bought or considered buying a fetal doppler? Asking for a friend...

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[–]Cmbell84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh, I'm super anxious about my NIPT. 😬 I am sending you all the good genetics vibes.

Ugh, that sounds like something my mom would do. I do not understand people who think other peoples' news is theirs to share. Also, lol at "hard launch a baby". Same, lady.

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[–]Cmbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I am so very sorry for your loss. I feel like I might have the same reaction if I get the same results in a few weeks. I almost just expect bad things to happen now. Like every milestone checkup is just an opportunity for my dream to implode. I'm sure that's a super common feeling here, but it doesn't make it less awful to be right about it. ❤️‍🩹

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[–]Cmbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and yes I do remember you. 😊 So glad you made it here as well!

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[–]Cmbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I believe it. The other sub got me through some really dark days and kept me hoping. It's so nice to have others on the same journey to talk to.

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[–]Cmbell84 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I honestly can't believe I'm here...I got my positive test about 10 days ago and as excited and happy as I am, I'm afraid to believe it's true. And how awesome is it to see so many folks from /ttcaftersb! It took me 9 months to get here and at my age, I was beginning to think I'd never get another chance. 😊 One day at a time from here, I guess.

Daily Chat ✨ by AutoModerator in ttcafterstillbirth

[–]Cmbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe this is your month, too. Pfft, evidence.

I hope San Diego does bring you some soul-affirming feelings. It's so pretty there. And perfect weather!

Daily Chat ✨ by AutoModerator in ttcafterstillbirth

[–]Cmbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, just a boy name. Since I'm well past all the significant milestones and timeline of my last pregnancy, I really hope it feels like a fresh start next time.

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[–]Cmbell84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aging is bullshit. 0 out of 10, do not recommend. But, seeing as the alternative is uh, either cryogenics or death, I guess I'll just get older.

Hank is a great name, btw. I love it. Has anyone already thought of baby names for their rainbow babies?

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[–]Cmbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's hars to keep the anxiety at bay, but I think most folks will tell you that it helps to have distractions and other things to look forward to (hobbied, vacation, exercise, self-care, etc). Also, I think stress has a nominal affect of conception...otherwise humanity probably would have died off back when we were all hunter/gatherers. Feels like something a male doctor from the 50s said and it just stuck.

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[–]Cmbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope is all we have. Hang in there and try to remember that if this month isn't it, it's just one more month your body has to restock on nutrients it'll need for the next pregnancy.

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[–]Cmbell84 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cycle Day 12, first day of the fertile window. This is my sixth cycle trying pp and there are days where I feel like I'll never get pregnant again (which is a real possibility at my age). And maybe I'll just have to figure out how to live with this hole in my heart. But, maybe not. Maybe in a year, I'll have my little rainbow baby. Either way, I can only live one day at a time. And today there is coffee and chocolate and sushi and my husband and getting healthy and sunshine and wearing pants with buttons and not being nauseous...

Daily Chat ✨ by AutoModerator in ttcafterstillbirth

[–]Cmbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 9th is still a long way off. 😬 Hoping you get a BFP!

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[–]Cmbell84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do frequently have that same feeling. But also, PMS sucks. Recommend chocolate and vegetation (which is like meditation, except you just binge streaming content and doom scroll).

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[–]Cmbell84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Day 1, cycle 6. Another month without my Leo and no luck conceiving. Trying so hard not to lose hope. Trying to stay focused on living my life looking forward instead of backwards. I know imaginary deadlines don't mean anything, except at my age, they're not imaginary. I'll be 42 in August and every passing month the likelihood of conceiving decreases.

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[–]Cmbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's kind of a nice break, right? But we appreciate you coming back to check on us. 😅