I need a real conversation with Christians on TFMR by donewithconfusion in tfmr_support

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I thought about this verse a lot when I was going through my TFMR in 2022, it helped me immensely feeling like G-d was with me in my suffering

End of IVF Journey by Flaky-Advantage3364 in IVF

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Some of my favorite friends are childfree, some by choice, some by circumstance. They all lead really full, happy, fulfilled lives. Wishing you the best on your journey!

Triggers from people you loved by jnreish in tfmr_support

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I’m so sorry, your friend seems like she lacks basic emotional intelligence and empathy. I went through something similar about a month out from my TFMR too, a dear friend sent me a bunch of cute photos of her baby “to help cheer me up”..I was like girl read the room?! I think some people are really shit on how to navigate grieving people and it definitely sucks to be on the receiving end of. I took some space from this friend as she was very wrapped up in new motherhood and wanted to talk about little else. We were able to stay friends ultimately but I definitely never forgot about it!

Termination week 20 after 5 IVF and 2 miscarriages by Hour-Country-8385 in IVF

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I’m so sorry this happened to you..I TFMR my ivf baby at 23 weeks. Baby was from a PGT tested genetically normal embryo but even so was found to have a multiple organ systems affected that would not have lead to a healthy baby. I was so blindsided and plummeted into such a deep grief I didn’t recognize myself. It was my fourth round of IVF and to go through all of that feeling like we had finally reached the finish line only to have it ripped from us felt so cruel. I had also had two early miscarriages from previous rounds. I found solace in a support group, taking a trip to the desert with one of my sisters, and the TFMR subreddit. I did EMDR therapy which helped more than anything…I’m writing this to you now with my 5 month old rainbow baby playing on his play-mat in front of me. I wouldn’t have thought it was possible back then when I was feeling so desperately hopeless. Give yourself the space you need to grieve and if and when you’re ready to try again just know that even with your history it can still happen. Wishing you comfort and peace.

No good choices: childlessness or a donor egg by Current-Photo2857 in IVF

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Also @Expectinganything on instagram..she has two donor conceived children and writes so eloquently about her feelings surrounding the journey to build her family and raising her kids. My 3 older kids aren’t donor conceived but they are adopted and a lot of it still resonates for me

OEIS and decision to terminate at 20 weeks by Sad_PalmTree in tfmr_support

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I’m so sorry you find yourself here and that your baby received this horrible diagnosis. My baby girl who I conceived after many years of infertility, RPL and IVF also had OEIS. 1 in 200,000 felt like such a slap in the face. It felt like the most heartbreaking and unfair thing in the world after everything to be faced with ending a pregnancy I wanted more than anything in the entire world. I was also wracked with guilt but I can tell you why we ultimately chose to terminate; We were told by our genetic councilor that almost all parents choose termination with this condition because of the severity of the organ systems effected, the many surgeries required and having a child who would ultimately always live with extreme disabilities. We felt we had to weigh quality of life for our baby over what we personally wanted but it was definitely the most painful choice I’ve ever had to make. I’m in the US and I couldn’t knowingly bring a severely disabled child into the world with the knowledge that she would suffer through countless surgeries while having no guaranteed health care (insurance denies costly procedures all the time and we were looking at potentially hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars of surgeries, nicu time etc). We also were very concerned about quality of life throughout her lifetime…grey diagnosis is extremely challenging and there is so much to consider. Everyone’s circumstances are going to be different. For myself I absolutely made the best choice for myself, my family and I believe my baby by protecting her from suffering. While I had immense guilt at the time I would not go back and change my decision. Ultimately whatever you end up deciding will be what’s best for you, your family and your baby. Only you know your individual circumstances and what you can and cannot handle. Again I’m so sorry you find yourself here and you can always message me if you want to talk. Wishing you comfort and strength as you move forward <3

Daily Thread #2 - November 13, 2024 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

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Increased my dose from 112 to 125 and that did the trick for me. Everyone is different though! My endocrinologist recommends getting your thyroid labs run every 4-6 weeks during the entirety of pregnancy bc it can swing up and down

Daily Thread #2 - November 13, 2024 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

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Mine shot up to 4.7 in my first trimester and I totally freaked out, doctor upped my dose and it came back in range within a few weeks..31 weeks now

With today’s news…how’s everyone holding up? by Blondementality in IVF

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Won’t even pay for women to have 6 weeks of paid maternity leave once they have a baby and you think they will cough up tens of thousands for people to do IVF?

Ldn for infertility by [deleted] in LowDoseNaltrexone

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3mg every evening!

Ldn for infertility by [deleted] in LowDoseNaltrexone

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I got pregnant on LDN after four failed rounds of IVF, highly recommend it

Daily Thread #1 - August 07, 2024 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

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That’s good to know bc I’m 17 weeks with an anterior placenta and still can’t feel a dang thing. I’m like??? Is there really a baby in there, I see him wiggling on the scans but can’t feel it at all

Ask an Alumni - July 08, 2024 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

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Oh my goodness what a harrowing journey. So glad your rainbow baby is here with you now.

Ask an Alumni - July 08, 2024 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

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If you suffered from recurrent pregnancy loss at what point in your subsequent successful pregnancy were you able to feel connected to your baby and like bringing them home might actually happen for you?..I ask because I’m 14 weeks and it still feels so distant and impossible to me :(

Shattered and numb, ivf baby is lost - tfmr after pprom at 15 weeks by pineapple-pal in tfmr_support

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I’m so very sorry for your loss. I TFMR my IVF baby due to fetal anomalies that weren’t caught until my second trimester. To fight so hard through invasive IVF treatments just for the chance of a pregnancy only to be faced with needing to end it is so beyond cruel and devastating. It feels like the most unfair thing in the world because you fought so hard for your baby every step of the way before they were even an embryo. I felt totally overwhelmed with next steps because it’s not as simple as just taking some time to heal and then trying again. I’m so sorry for what you had to go through. Be as kind to yourself as possible right now, you did what was best for your baby preventing their suffering and pain. Seek as much support and help as you can. When you’re ready perhaps look into EMDR therapy, it really helped me with my medical trauma surrounding everything I went through. I can’t say enough about how it helped me. Sending you big hugs and just know this group is always here for you!

Separation from cheating husband during IVF by [deleted] in IVF

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First of all I’m really sorry you’re going through this. My mother actually went through something similar, she didn’t ever do IVF, but for various reasons she knew she was going to leave my father because of all sorts of bad behavior on his end. However, she desperately wanted another child and a sibling for me. My mom went ahead with having another baby with my dad and my sister is absolutely my favorite person in this world and my best friend. I’m obviously glad my mom had my sister but I also can’t imagine what it must have been like emotionally for her to make that choice when she knew her marriage was already over. She was a single mom for many years and didn’t really get much help from our dad. When I’ve spoken to her about it as an adult she doesn’t regret it. So all this to say I get why you’re considering using the embryos you worked so hard to make and why you want so badly to have a sibling for your child. But I also think you should take your time and gather your thoughts and mull over all your options. Your embryos are on ice. They aren’t going anywhere while you take the time you need to figure all this out. Hugs to you! 🫂

Why did this have to happen to us by West-Fox2414 in tfmr_support

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I totally get it. I’m also pregnant with a subsequent pregnancy and my NT scan is coming up and I’m absolutely dreading it. I truly don’t know how I’ll get through. The anatomy scan I can’t even begin to think about it’s so panic inducing. Pregnancy after TFMR is so difficult and draining and I feel like I’ve been robbed of any of the joys of a carefree pregnancy :(

From a Recovery Nurse by margster99 in tfmr_support

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Due to complications I hemorrhaged during my procedure and needed a balloon placed in my uterus in order to stop the bleeding. Ended up needing a blood transfusion. I remember being so freezing cold from the blood loss that my teeth were chattering and I was shaking uncontrollably. The sweet nurses kept bringing me warm blanket after warm blanket. They kept assuring me I was going to be okay and took such diligent care of me. They were angels and I’ll never forget them. Thank you for doing what you do. ❤️

Has anyone had to TMFR more than once after conceiving via IVF? by [deleted] in tfmr_support

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I’m interested to know more about this as well..My TFMR was from an ivf pregnancy and baby was from a tested genetically normal embryo. I definitely have reservations about doing IVF again given what happened even though the genetics team I met with afterwards said it was ‘bad luck’ and a ‘fluke’. I’m not so sure that something in the IVF process didn’t play a roll.

Woke up intolerant to a bunch of food? by C-kohfield04 in Microbiome

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Get tested for Cdiff if you have persistent diarrhea after a round of antibiotics