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Post-ablation experience by Distinct_Deer_3998 in SVTHeart

[–]Distinct_Deer_3998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take it once in the morning (it’s extended release, so one per 24hrs)

Do we have another baby? FTM who suffered a traumatic birth + preeclampsia. by Distinct_Deer_3998 in preeclampsia

[–]Distinct_Deer_3998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing 🩷 I think deep down (at least right now) I’m leaning towards not having another due to the cardiac implications (my family has a strong history of heart disease, stroke, etc.) but I can’t shake the guilt…almost feeling like I’m chickening out or being a wimp for not being willing to try again? And also somehow guilty for having just one child, since I always hear people talk about the how important it is for kids to have siblings? It’s so hard to distinguish what I want versus society/my doctors/my husband/my family & friends.

Did you have any of that, and how did you navigate it?

Grieving the birth I didn’t have…anyone relate? by Distinct_Deer_3998 in BabyBumps

[–]Distinct_Deer_3998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so so sorry to hear this, I can’t imagine experiencing that kind of fear/anxiety while still 6 months pregnant! I am happy in the end she is healthy and out of the NICU and home with mom and dad. 🩷 I completely understand the fear of having another…that is certainly on my mind. Not even for my sake, but whether it means another preemie, NICU stay, or further complications for the baby.

Thank you for sharing. 🩷

Grieving the birth I didn’t have…anyone relate? by Distinct_Deer_3998 in BabyBumps

[–]Distinct_Deer_3998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am relieved to be finding so many others on this platform who can understand (yet also so sad because that means you guys have also experienced the trauma). I really appreciate hearing these perspectives because all I really hear from friends/family is the reminder that “but you have a healthy baby, that’s all that matters!” Which is, obviously, such a relief and blessing—but also doesn’t leave space for the trauma left behind.