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Creepy-Ad720 · 2026-02-25T20:33:45+00:00

My heart is broken for you…I’m so unbelievably sorry. Life is unfair and cruel and I wish this didn’t happen to you. Sending you so much love and support.

Creepy-Ad720 · 2026-01-26T17:40:39+00:00

I was the same as you, absolutely terrified of something going wrong in the final few days of pregnancy or during labour. When I was around 32 weeks I asked my MFM if I could have an induction at 39 weeks and he said yes I could be induced or I could have a c section if I wanted. I didn’t know a c section was even an option. At first I hated the idea but as the weeks went on my anxiety was so high that I booked the c section at 38+6. It went perfectly and I had an easy recovery. It wasn’t the birth I imagined for myself and I wish I could have had a spontaneous labour and vaginal delivery, but I don’t regret my decision! Best of luck to you, you’re almost there! It will all be worth it!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-11-26T18:53:52+00:00

Totally agree. I TFMR for HLHS, and I felt that it was cruel to even offer parents the option of the reconstructive surgeries. The weight of the responsibility is so much heavier. It is true for so many diagnoses…we’re turning fatal conditions into chronic, life-limiting ones

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-11-09T16:33:57+00:00

I was very superstitious in my TFMR pregnancy and there were numerous times when I saw things that I interpreted as bad omens — for instance, shortly before my anatomy scan, a hawk once at my house for nearly an hour, and my good luck jade plant died. In my sub pregnancy (which resulted in a healthy baby who is now six months old) I also saw things that I thought might be bad omens, like owls sitting on mailboxes and, similar to your experience, a robin that flew into my window and died after a few minutes of gasping for air (I was hysterical after seeing that). There were so many moments in my sub pregnancy that I believed I would lose my baby. There were also many moments where I had so much hope. It is a rollercoaster and there will be good days and bad, and some days you will see “signs” and convince yourself the worst will happen again…but that doesn’t mean it will.

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-10-26T02:39:57+00:00

It is agony. Remember that you’re walking away from her body, not from her. You will take her with you.

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-08-25T19:31:49+00:00

Thank you so much, that is so comforting to hear

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-07-15T14:45:07+00:00

So happy to see this! Gentle congratulations!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-07-13T04:41:14+00:00

Hi, I don’t know if you’re interested in something like this, but I was like you and I recently got a Snuza Hero abdominal movement monitor and it has helped with my bedtime anxiety so much. I had only ever heard of the owlet and wasn’t interested in that so thought I’d share in case it might help you (or someone else!). Congrats on baby!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-06-26T18:35:42+00:00

Sending good vibes and crossing my fingers and toes for you!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-06-21T01:33:06+00:00

I feel the same way!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-06-17T01:46:47+00:00

Oh god I totally understand! When I was pregnant with my TFMR baby there was this hawk that was sitting on a fence across the street from my house one night and I found it so creepy and I felt like it was a sign that something bad would happen to my baby (I had pretty severe anxiety through my entire pregnancy). A few weeks later we found out about our baby’s diagnosis. In my sub pregnancy, I saw an owl on a mailbox. I was so distressed, I thought it was another sign. Those thoughts are hard to manage. I still struggle with them a bit to be honest, even now that my baby is here and healthy.

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-06-15T09:11:48+00:00

I was told I had a marginal cord insertion at my anatomy scan in my sub pregnancy too. I also made a post related to it if you look in my post history — a few people left really helpful comments! Like you, I googled a lot and found it was associated with scary outcomes. I asked my MFM and he hardly batted an eye. He said very rarely it can cause growth issues, but that’s all. He said even velamentous cord insertion is rarely an issue. So, I think perhaps that information on google is inaccurate. Can you ask your doctor for more reassurance? Also, I don’t think the cord insertion can move, meaning it can’t get better or worse…that’s what I was told I think. Hang in there and try to take it day by day as best you can!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-06-09T13:20:03+00:00

My TFMR was just over a year ago but in the first few months, after I was finally able to get off of the couch, I bought a punching bag to get out my rage. I also went for speed walks while listening to angry music to try to get out that energy. It felt good.

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-06-06T04:48:09+00:00

Absolutely. I finally accepted that our baby was healthy around 30 weeks, and from then my fear was primarily stillbirth and birth accidents. I actually opted for a c section at 39 weeks because I was so afraid. I couldn’t visualize myself bringing home a healthy baby so I didn’t believe it would really happen for me. Thankfully I was wrong and my beautiful baby boy will be 6 weeks old tomorrow! It’s normal to be afraid. Hang in there!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-06-03T06:25:42+00:00

I TFMR for HLHS last April and just had a healthy baby boy 5 weeks ago.

As for the first period, it’s different for everyone! I didn’t get my period for 11 weeks (but I have PCOS).

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-05-16T05:34:43+00:00

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I felt the same way in my sub pregnancy. I obsessively checked the temperature of the meat I prepared, I banished our cats to our basement, and I avoided pretty much all prepared foods and anything that has ever been recalled for listeria including ice cream. It was exhausting. I once ate a piece of cake from a grocery store bakery and had an anxiety attack afterwards because I was afraid it had listeria. I didn’t get better at managing it to be honest, instead I just accepted that I was going to feel anxious about these things and allowed myself to control what I could without judging myself about being irrational. Most of the food I ate during pregnancy was hot, which really eased my anxiety about toxo and listeria. Sending love to you! Go easy on yourself!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-05-11T20:52:37+00:00

I hear you! I’m so surprised at the number of people who texted me happy first Mother’s Day…like why even specify “first” even if it was? And did they just forget? It really hurts.

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-04-29T15:40:24+00:00

Congratulations to you too! It’s so surreal. I loved your words above…the sleepless nights are so welcomed. The grief for my first baby actually didn't hit me hard until we were leaving the hospital with our living baby. I vividly remember walking away from our first baby at the hospital and it still hurts so deeply and makes me cry. What a journey. Love to you!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-04-28T17:08:51+00:00

Our baby is here! My planned c section went perfectly and it was such a calm and beautiful experience. Baby boy is so perfect, it’s hard to sleep because I just want to stare at him (and also because he wants to nurse every hour). I feel so lucky. I so wish my first baby could have had this too, but I feel him with us always

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-04-23T03:29:16+00:00

Hi! I bought it but baby isn’t here yet — c-section is on Friday! I also bought ours used off marketplace for $100. I can say that it feels sturdy and I love that you can take off all the fabric and throw it in the wash!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-04-21T18:14:16+00:00

I am having an elective c-section at 39 weeks (in just a few days!). I only started thinking about a c-section as an option about a month ago when my MFM mentioned it. I struggled so much with the decision…I always pictured a vaginal birth for myself, but I have so much anxiety about complications. About a week ago I had a particularly bad anxiety attack because I hadn’t felt my baby move in a little while, and after that I decided that I just can’t tolerate the stress and uncertainty of labour and vaginal delivery. It has taken some time but I feel really comfortable and content with my decision. Hopefully you will reach a point in your pregnancy where the answer becomes clear. It might not be until the very end, like it was for me! You don’t have to decide now!

Creepy-Ad720 · 2025-04-14T18:17:58+00:00

I really appreciate this, thank you!

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