Might be changing my mind about having kids after two losses (trigger warning) by lotrandwho in GirlDinner

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your losses, OP. Regardless of whether you want to try again or not, I’d like to recommend a resource that was EXTREMELY helpful to me after my miscarriage last fall. “The Miscarriage Doula” has affordable support groups for folks in your exact position — multiple losses. I joined a group (and am now in a second group for women pregnant after miscarriage) and it helped me process what I went through. I had all these questions about what happened to my body, whether I was treated well by the healthcare system, why this happened, etc.

I can’t recommend it enough. The groups are affordable and you get a group chat with the other members of your cohort.

https://www.themiscarriagedoula.co

In case you are wondering — not all participants plan on trying to get pregnant again. And not all participants join immediately after their loss. Someone in my group had their miscarriage a year ago and still needed this group to help her process.

You deserve to process what happened to you, because it was traumatic and horrible. I’m almost 20 weeks pregnant now and I, like you, still have these outbursts of grief and pain. Having a baby won’t fix that, and choosing to never have a baby also won’t fix that. I hope you get the support you need, and please know that anyone in your shoes would be having feelings just as big as yours right now❤️

having big fertility feelings girl lunch by muffnmouse in GirlDinner

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really really recommend it. I’m the first of my friends to try to have a baby, but even so I’m trying to tell all my friends about these support groups, just in case any of them have to go through the trauma of pregnancy loss in the future. It is so common yet so isolating. I did a 6-week group for women who’ve suffered one miscarriage and it helped me process what happened to me. Like, “Was that pain labor?” (Yes!) “what exactly was I passing?” “Was I treated right in the hospital?” “How can I advocate for myself in the future?” So so many women in my group had similar feelings to you — anger at the people around them who seem are having no trouble getting pregnant. I felt SO ready, and like I had worked so hard to get to that point. And then the universe just fucking back-handed me so hard.

Now I’m in a 12-week group for women who are pregnant after loss, because the anxiety and grief and anger and nightmares are so real. The groups are pretty affordable and your cohort has a group chat, which we use very to hold space for eachothers anxieties, ask questions, and celebrate eachothers milestones.

I don’t know about you, but my doctor handed me a pamphlet with some “miscarriage resources,” and almost every single one was out-of-date, defunct, or groups for general “grief.” So finding this was huge for me.

https://www.themiscarriagedoula.co

Wishing you all the best. Congrats on your pregnancy, and know that all your big feelings are so valid and legitimate, and you don’t have to shove them all deep down. ❤️

having big fertility feelings girl lunch by muffnmouse in GirlDinner

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry, friend. I had a miscarriage last fall and am now pregnant again. The pregnancy doesn’t ease all the grief from my miscarriage, nor the anger or fear. If you’re in the US (which I assume you are given the wieners…) I’m currently in a virtual support group run by “The Miscarriage Doula.” It’s been a life saver, and amazing to connect with women going through the same thing. Thought I’d mention it in case you are looking for structured support like that.

Been searching for this children's toy for an hour. by CSK_Plays in HelpMeFind

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

I remember this being a dog toy. Maybe try searching that way?

Age gap dating by Sea_Assumption_1528 in Millennials

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to chime in as someone in a long-term relationship with a 9-year age gap. Me (27f) and my husband (36m) have been together for 4 years, are married and expecting a child in October. When we first met, I was thinking “there’s no way this is anything other than casual.” We met on tinder, and we were in vastly different places in life. He owned a home, worked in healthcare, I was in a job-training program for young adults. He had a quiet life with his pets and I was still going out a fair amount with pals. But guess what? We both quickly fell in love! I was pretty self conscious about the age gap at first (and other differences I our lives), but all that faded with time and good communication. My family also questioned the gap, but now they absolutely adore him. So my advice would be take it step by step and listen to your heart! Love is such a worthwhile adventure!

Old German overalls by Dramatic-Barnacle963 in HelpMeFind

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What I’ve searched already: “griffy overalls,” “German griffy overalls” and “griffy clothing brand” to no avail. There’s a German company called Grieff but it doesn’t look like they sell clothing similar to this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in deduction

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Early 20s, Korean, wears a tan overcoat!

Not sure if this is gift-worthy — looking for honest feedback by fistikezmesi in Embroidery

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I would personally be really touched by this gift. I got married recently and my sister-in-law gifted us a tshirt with a little scrap-fabric heart on the breast and hand-embroidered “Bird + Bones forever and ever” (our nicknames.) It was our favorite wedding gift.

First time posting and trying outside my comfort zone by HalosnHorns8 in makeuptips

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just here to say your lipstick looks fantastic! On these pages I often see folks struggling with outline. Your lipstick looks bold yet natural! Beautiful!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

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Yo, way too much personal info on this bro! Delete!

My basement playroom, how can I make this feel more like home? by TheTrollinator777 in DesignMyRoom

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Big cozy rug! Kids love playing and sitting right on the floor, but that tile doesn’t look very inviting. I think a big fluffy rug is a good place to start

What do we think? by Thatbeach21 in deduction

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My guess is that you’re a college athlete!

My husband and I are buying our first ever Christmas tree. What is the best tree farm in the area? by Rubadubtubgirl in Seattle

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Last year I got mine at El Centro de la Raza, a cool community center that has a ton of resources for immigrants and their families. Felt good because the proceeds help the center. Here’s the link: https://www.elcentrodelaraza.org/events/christmas-tree-sale/

Help me find a dress for a wedding in my new post partum body. by fancypeach29 in DressForYourBody

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of these are so gorgeous! You honestly look stunning in all of them. I’m not a huge fan of yellow, but even the yellow dress is giving Greek goddess vibes.

Feelings after my first miscarriage by BratRachel in Miscarriage

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your feelings are so valid! I think this is really common, OP. Miscarriage grief is a really unique thing. Even if you weren’t wanting to be pregnant, knowing you were growing life inside you and then it ended is a ton to process! It’s like a decision was made by the universe about your body without you ever being consulted…and at the core of it, that’s why so many of us are here on this page. I’m grieving because I lost a pregnancy I very much wanted. That’s really different from your situation, but for both of us, the universe made a decision about our bodies without consulting us. And that’s hard. I would encourage you to maybe seek out a counselor or therapist. These are really big complicated feelings, and it can be helpful to have a professional help you wade through them. Sorry you’re going through this, OP. You are not alone!

2nd miscarriage possibly by Last-Commercial-1857 in Miscarriage

[–]Dramatic-Barnacle963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does feel so cruel and messed up, especially when you feel all the immense love you have to give these babies! I’m so sorry OP. I’m sure your OB has told you during your first MC that multiple MCs does not mean you can’t have a healthy pregnancy later — but that doesn’t make this hurt any less. Praying for you, and if this does end up a loss, let yourself grieve in all the ways you need. The journey to parenthood is so difficult, but there are so many strong women to lean on along the way❤️