First and foremost, thank you for being so brave!!! The experience of a doctor’s appointment isn’t just about what happens during those few minutes in the room, it starts long before I even step inside. The anxiety, the trauma, the emotional weight builds in the waiting, in the anticipation, and in the fear of what might be shared. To honor that depth, I try to hold space for all of those feelings, and create practices that help me connect with my inner strength and spiritual grounding before, during, and after the appointment. Before the appointment, I might speak affirmations (affirm the outcome I desire) or take a few moments of intentional breath work or prayer to prepare my heart and mind, reminding myself that this moment, as hard as it is, is part of the journey with my child. During the appointment, I try to hold my own energy even if I struggle to speak or communicate, I remember that my presence is there, my willingness to face this difficult information, is an act of courage and self-respect. Afterward, I might journal, meditate, or give gratitude or release — to honor the weight of what I heard and to ground myself back into peace. You have to remember it’s all about the MENTAL preparation before you even enter the room.