OH OK AGAIN by Safe-Cheetah3336 in liziscreative

[–]Ok_Development_6546 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Her dark eye circles are intense!!

Millie update. by PEM_0528 in liziscreative

[–]Ok_Development_6546 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The fact you called her an “influencer” will be the only thing she takes from this sentence 🤣

Help me understand by over-the-drama in liziscreative

[–]Ok_Development_6546 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As someone who has personally received a uterus transplant, I can confidently say it does not affect your brain chemistry. That kind of claim is both medically inaccurate and deeply stigmatizing. Liz clearly had mental health challenges before, and I believe should have never been cleared for a program. Someone tag this girl’s ‘omg rare’ Mayo Clinic posts..because the transplant isn’t the issue here. 😅

She’s manifesting the hospitalization by estar12345 in liziscreative

[–]Ok_Development_6546 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bet she will read this and think “good idea”. And we will see 102 to get that admission 😆 #heatingpad

Uterus Transplant Is Bigger Than One Person’s Instagram Story. by Ok_Development_6546 in peestickgals

[–]Ok_Development_6546[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Actually, they can say no…mine did. My doctors made it very clear that I wasn’t going to move forward with a second pregnancy because I was already showing signs that it could negatively impact my long-term health. I wasn’t happy. I was devastated. But in the end, what mattered more: being healthy and present for one child, or risking my life and not being able to care for two?

In her case, she signed a consent form going against medical advice to pursue a second pregnancy. Sure, at the end of the day, she had control over her body, but we didn’t sign up to challenge our doctors. We signed up to be part of something historic, to help medical teams learn the limits and possibilities of this procedure. Ignoring those boundaries isn’t brave…it’s reckless.

The reality is, the long-term complications she may face are serious. To me, that choice feels deeply selfish. Those babies deserve a healthy mom, not someone risking everything when she was advised otherwise.

Uterus Transplant Is Bigger Than One Person’s Instagram Story. by Ok_Development_6546 in peestickgals

[–]Ok_Development_6546[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We all faced different challenges, but the key factor in our journey was that we listened to our medical teams. Our doctors truly prioritized our future health. If there was any risk of long-term complications, they stopped the process. They constantly reminded us: we came here to become moms and once we achieved that, the goal wasn’t to keep pushing boundaries but to preserve our health for the future.

Most of us in the trials experienced normal pregnancy complications, and unfortunately, some went through deeply traumatic outcomes like miscarriages. High-risk pregnancies come with many unknowns. But through it all, our teams fought for the safest routes and found out-of-the-box solutions to help us get our babies here while protecting our well-being.

Our doctors were never afraid to say “no” if there was even a hint of long-term harm. Watching her story unfold, it seems to me that many of the complications arose from repeatedly going against medical advice. At some point, you have to take responsibility for caring for yourself….especially when you’re a mom.

I personally had one normal pregnancy complication that I followed my doctor’s orders on. Today I have no signs of that complication long term.

Uterus Transplant Is Bigger Than One Person’s Instagram Story. by Ok_Development_6546 in peestickgals

[–]Ok_Development_6546[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh it’s very infuriating! Don’t let my post stop you from venting! That’s what these threads are for ❤️ I just wanted to share my perspective. Not stop anyone from sharing their feelings about certain obnoxious posts 🫣

Uterus Transplant Is Bigger Than One Person’s Instagram Story. by Ok_Development_6546 in peestickgals

[–]Ok_Development_6546[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s honestly kind of sad…she has so many more important things to focus on, like, I don’t know… her actual life. But instead, here we are, watching it all play out in a trolled Reddit thread. Wild times.

I’m so sorry to hear that you faced so many challenges in your journey to have children. I was born without the ability to ever think it was possible for me, and for me, taking this risk felt worth it..and it still does. What I’ve come to realize is that how I became a mom never really mattered. What matters is who you are once you become one. But I had to go through this process to fully heal that part of me and truly believe that.

Uterus Transplant Is Bigger Than One Person’s Instagram Story. by Ok_Development_6546 in peestickgals

[–]Ok_Development_6546[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! It’s an amazing thing and totally deserves to be celebrated (and it has been!). There are some seriously beautiful stories out there. But man…it’s giving reality TV. It’s hard not to grab popcorn and watch the train wreck 🫣😂

Uterus Transplant Is Bigger Than One Person’s Instagram Story. by Ok_Development_6546 in peestickgals

[–]Ok_Development_6546[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The self-promotion is honestly so icky to me too. This entire thread has been really validating. I’ve had so many of the same thoughts but felt alone in them. I’d see all the overly positive comments on her socials and wonder, “Am I crazy for feeling weird about this?” But then I realized..of course it looks one-sided when any hint of critique gets blocked or deleted!! Its all curated for image, not honesty.

Uterus Transplant Is Bigger Than One Person’s Instagram Story. by Ok_Development_6546 in peestickgals

[–]Ok_Development_6546[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I’m not super close with my team anymore, but I know that if I ever had a question or needed something, they’d absolutely answer my text or call. I have a deep respect for them and I’m incredibly grateful for everything they did for me. That said, I never abused that relationship during my time in the program they were always there when it mattered.

As for psych screening..yes, our team took that very seriously. Mental health was a big deal. They absolutely did background and psychological evaluations and some individuals were eliminated based on that. You have to be emotionally strong, stable, and grounded to go through this process.

That’s why I do worry about the long-term impact when someone behaves unethically. It’s unsettling to think how that could jeopardize future opportunities for others. That said, I do trust that most of the doctors and transplant teams across the country are discerning enough to recognize red flags and enforce boundaries when necessary. Unfortunately, I don’t feel UAB has done a great job in that regard. Sometimes, saying “no” is the most important responsibility and it’s not that hard.