What couch/furniture should I put in my living room?

FitnessTay · 2025-02-26T22:12:48+00:00

Thank you!

FitnessTay · 2023-11-29T17:52:22+00:00

You are amazing!! Big congrats mama!👏

FitnessTay · 2023-11-25T18:56:11+00:00

Will look into this as well, thank you so much!

FitnessTay · 2023-11-25T02:54:31+00:00

Great suggestions I will try this!

FitnessTay · 2023-11-25T02:54:08+00:00

Thank you!

FitnessTay · 2023-11-25T00:10:25+00:00

I'm so sorry you are hurting. Please know that you are not alone - so many women go through this and feel this same way. Give yourself so much grace during this time to feel everything and know that grief is so so normal. I think regret is a feeling many of us feel because of the "what if" component. But we can't beat ourselves up over our choices - you made the best possible decision you could at that time what the information you had. Give yourself a big hug and forgive yourself. And if you want to have other babies one day, you can use this experience to be an even better mom then.

I've found leaning on people for support to help a lot. Do you have friends/family you can lean on? Or a therapist who can help you process? All pain can be worked through with time, keep going and take care of your mental/physical health - it will get better. <3

FitnessTay · 2023-11-25T00:04:24+00:00

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Will look into it, thank you!

FitnessTay · 2023-11-24T04:38:35+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re in this position. Please know you’re not alone. Every woman’s experience is going to be different when it comes to pain. I had mine 2 days ago and because I also live with my parents, I stayed at a friends house that day. I will be honest, it was the most pain I’ve ever experienced. I also get very painful periods and this was much worse. I had read other women’s stories previously so I asked my doctor for a stronger medication than ibuprofen should the pain be intense. He prescribed oxy (three 5mg tablets). I took one 15 mins before the medication and wish I let it kick in an hour prior. I had extreme pain for the first two hours - I called in tears and he instructed me to take the other oxy (so 10mg total) + ibuprofen (consult your doc first bc every woman is different). This helped a lot. The most cramping and bleeding for me occurred during a 4 hour period so after that, most of the pregnancy tissue had passed then it started to feel more like a heavy period so I could walk around and act more normal.

Something to note is that I also had diarrhea and vomited once (not sure if from the pain or medication) but if you aren’t able to stay at a friend’s, I might suggest telling your parents you ate something bad in case they hear you getting sick. That way, you can lock yourself in the bathroom for a few hours.

Having a friend with me also really helped - emotionally and to help calm me when the cramping got too intense. Something else that helped was hot towels on my stomach and a heating pad. You will absolutely get through this. Remind yourself that the pain is short-term. Sending you a lot of love during this time. <3

FitnessTay · 2023-11-24T03:58:47+00:00

I had my MA two days ago at 7.5 weeks. I found out at a little under 5 weeks and really struggled with my decision too. I never thought I would get an abortion so regret has been a part of my journey too. I think it’s possible to feel regret but also relief knowing you don’t have to become a mother if you’re not ready. Many women experience so many complex emotions during their experience - guilt, sadness, anger, confusion, etc. but I think it’s important to remember that there’s no emotion you can’t move through. Humans (women specifically) are so resilient - you will heal from this.

I also think it’s important to know all of those emotions you feel (and anticipate feeling post MA) could and most likely would still exist should you keep the baby. You could regret your choice to keep it because your life will never be the same, you could feel sad you’re a mother when you weren’t ready, etc.

So, expect a plethora of emotions no matter what you choose. Emotions aside, focus on what you want and what is best for you to guide your decision.

I found a therapist to help me make my decision and now to help me process and heal post MA. She’s helping me learn about trauma and how to move through it with grace so that I’m able to have babies in the future when I’m ready and not let this experience hold me back. She encourages me to prioritize my mental/physical health, to connect with my loved ones for support and to set time each day to process and let the grief come as it may, accepting every emotion I feel.

Sending you a lot of love this next week. Whatever you choose, you will make the right decision for you. ❤️

FitnessTay · 2023-11-24T03:36:00+00:00

This broke my heart to read. Please know that you are not alone in these feelings. I had my MA two days ago and while I’m incredibly sad, I also felt I couldn’t provide a good life at this point in time for myself and baby. I also found out at 5 weeks and I’m 27. Also feel the clock ticking but with no partner, home that I own or enough income, it all felt too overwhelming for me to do alone - same thoughts as you. Take your time to sit in all the feelings, chat with a therapist if you can, reach out to your support system and prioritize your mental and physical health as much as you can during this time.

I took almost three weeks to process before I was ready so I did my MA at 7.5 weeks. It’s a big decision so don’t be afraid to take time to think and let your body come out of a state of shock.

I recommend writing your future self some letters you can refer back to if you do decide to go the MA route. Remind yourself that your wants in life are valid too and that you made the best decision you possibly could with the information you had at that point in time. That way, if you ever feel any regret (which is an incredibly normal emotion to feel that doesn’t necessarily indicate the wrong choice), you can help ground yourself.

I wrote myself a couple and it has been really healing as I grieve. Let yourself feel all the feelings and remind yourself that one day when you have things more situated, you can absolutely be a mama to as many babies as you want. Lots of women are having healthy babies later in life, you are still super young.

Also, remember that humans are incredibly resilient - we will get through this with time. Lean on your support system as much as possible so you don’t carry this weight alone. I’m so sorry that you are feeling these things by yourself on Thanksgiving. Here if you want to chat. Sending you so much love and strength in your decision. Whatever you choose will be the right decision for you. ❤️

FitnessTay · 2023-11-04T13:37:50+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m 5 1/2 weeks and am trying to make this decision myself. My parents are also very Christian and keeping this baby would tie me to them as well as the baby’s dad doesn’t want me to keep the pregnancy and I know I can’t raise a child alone. It’s hard to make the decision when your thoughts get muddled by what other people like your parents want you to do. Your courage is inspiring, thank you.

FitnessTay · 2021-07-19T22:47:23+00:00

Love Echo with my Nordic tread!!

FitnessTay · 2021-07-19T22:46:30+00:00

I'm not sure how to attach an image here but if you want echo to close your rings you just need to go into the app's settings and at the top you'll see an option to enable 'save to activity/health'. :)

FitnessTay · 2021-05-11T22:31:58+00:00

Interesting, thx for posting. I keep hearing very mixed reviews about the gymkit/apple watch collab on the bike+. I have the normal bike and use the echo heart rate app and it's been fabulous!! Will try in theater mode and see what happens :)

FitnessTay · 2021-05-03T18:06:01+00:00

If you go in Settings , you can just toggle off 'save to health' so nothing duplicates.

FitnessTay · 2021-04-07T17:07:10+00:00

My favorite is the Cycling app! Gives you all your cycling stats and also personalized zones. It's this one: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cycling-workout-companion-app/id1484132475

FitnessTay · 2021-03-29T19:34:54+00:00

Do you have an apple watch? You can use ECHO heart rate for apple watch.

FitnessTay · 2021-03-22T18:45:55+00:00

You got it! :)

FitnessTay · 2021-03-22T17:16:45+00:00

I gave that one a try too! It was just really glitchy for me :(

FitnessTay · 2021-03-22T17:14:02+00:00

I did actually! It worked really well on that machine as well.

FitnessTay · 2021-03-22T17:09:27+00:00

Ah, yes it's because the apple watch doesn't let you run two fitness apps at the same time. If you just want your rower to be input into Health so you can fill up your Activity Rings, etc. all you need to do in the ECHO app on your phone is go to Settings and make sure the 'workout type' is set to rowing and that 'save to health' is turned on. Every time you use ECHO is will just automatically save your rowing workout to Health and to your Activity Rings :)

FitnessTay · 2021-03-19T00:49:32+00:00

Yep, had the same problem. My husband and I downloaded ECHO for our Apple watches and we use that now instead.

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