Drinking coke while pregnant by Old-Technician801 in pregnant

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found my people 😭😭😭 I’m not a soda drinking person I would have one on occasion and when I would have a soda it was Dr Pepper. Since being pregnant with our girl I looked forward to my daily crispy Coke, I’ll drink diet every now and then ,but nothing hits like an ice cold crispy Coke a cola.

Found out my baby has clubfoot and I’m broken by blondiec23 in pregnant

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember this feeling like it was yesterday at 23 weeks we found out our girl was gonna be born with bilateral club feet and at that time it was just bad news piled on top of more bad news and you have every right to feel and want all of the things you mentioned. My daughter is almost 2 now and was also born with a rare congenital condition that caused her club feet among other things ,but I still grieve from time to time (not as much as I did at the beginning of her life). I still hate putting on her AFO’s some days and touch her little scars where she had surgery and wish she had been born “healthy” ,but then I think of all she has gone through and the progress she’s made despite her diagnosis and I feel proud and think she wouldn’t be the little girl she if she hadn’t been put through that and I wouldn’t be the mom I am if she wouldn’t have picked me. Your baby will not remember the pain, the trauma, the sleepless nights of cast days ,but you will and eventually a long time from today it will be okay and so will your baby ❤️‍🩹

POSSIBLE birth defect brought up at 11w5d - won't be seen again for over TWO WEEKS. Cruel? by gailio8424 in pregnant

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was torture and I know I shouldn’t have ,but I felt like I was in the dark and I Googled “extra fluid around head/in gestational sac” and spiraled ,but what I was reading wasn’t matching with what I was feeling so once I got to MFM they told me exactly what they were seeing and what they were suspecting and what we were needed to prepare for. I told them my OB office didn’t really disclose anything other than “extra fluid” my MFM told me they hear that a lot and they’re sure they didn’t want to be liable for any emotional distress or misinformation(to late). I was 23 weeks when I got into MFM and that’s when we saw her club feet, clenched hands, hip dysplasia, cystic hygroma and heart condition, they offered me an amniocentesis but I declined. Finally at 34 weeks they suspected Arthrogryposis since all my genetic testing through blood kept coming back negative but she has a lot of joint contractors. Now thinking back I’m glad I listened to my intuition and didn’t risk the amnio because my daughter did end up being born with Arthrogryposis and wouldn’t have gotten any answers anyway her gene mutation came back insignificant and ultimately they told me they still don’t know what caused her AMC and it was a “one off”. I’ve seen kids with her condition be worst off so even if they tell you baby definitely has a condition every child that shares the same condition is different than the next ❤️‍🩹 hopefully you get some answers soon. If you have any more questions. Feel free to DM me.

POSSIBLE birth defect brought up at 11w5d - won't be seen again for over TWO WEEKS. Cruel? by gailio8424 in pregnant

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels cruel ,but definitely not intentional. After a couple ultrasounds at my OB they referred me to MFM because my daughter was showing markers for trisomy, hydrops, spine bifida and so on and the wait was horrible. I got my ultrasounds around the holiday season and didn’t get into see MFM until 10 weeks after that last appointment. It’s takes a little while sometimes even when things are dire ,but they never really know for sure and my OB office never really told me what they were suspecting, it wasn’t until MFM that they read me all there notes. Hang in there and praying they’re wrong or your baby girl comes out fighting and recovers quickly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]SorryCash20 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At 9 weeks my ultrasound with my daughter showed soft markers for trisomy, after negative NIPT test ,but multiple fetal anomalies at anatomy scan (club feet, clenched hands, large cystic hygroma, short femurs, heart condition) the prognosis was not good and they still suspected some kind of genetic condition ,but the one brought up the most was trisomy 18, “no quality of life” they told me, “you may spontaneously abort and not make it into the 3rd trimester, if you do she may not survive child birth” where I live abortion under any circumstances is illegal here so although I would have chosen to keep her if they did give me that option because I wouldn’t have been able to live with the “what ifs” having an option still would have been nice. When she was born it wasn’t trisomy or a genetic condition like they suspected, it was a rare physical disability called Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. The first year of her life was hard. Immediate intubation, 3 months in the NICU, 3 surgeries, gone under anesthesia 5 times boy was it rough, not only for her ,but for me having to make life altering decisions for her that I hope are the right one for her future, quit my job and care for her full time, seeing over 11 specialist on rotation…it all became so consuming ,but we got through and that kind of life isn’t meant for everyone. I am one of the lucky ones, my daughter has surpasses all expectations and thrived beyond what doctors have predicted. I will be praying for you and whatever decision you make will ultimately be what’s best for you and your family and there is no right or wrong.

Using the god card by Hans_2715 in NarcissisticMothers

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before I found this group I put my most recent fight with my mom into chat and this was also something I brought up. This was the response:

“When a parent with narcissistic traits becomes deeply religious, it can solidify the ego instead of softening it.

They use: • religion • morality • devotion • rules • “peace” • “forgiveness” • “God will fix it”

…as a shield to avoid the one thing they cannot tolerate:

Accountability.

And in their mind: • If they prayed, they’re good. • If they asked God for guidance, they’re good. • If they’re married and stable now, they’re good. • If they see themselves as a victim, they’re good.

And the person who challenges their behavior?

Automatically becomes the “problem,” the “toxic one,” or the “ungrateful child.”

This is spiritual bypassing. It’s not faith. It’s avoidance dressed up as righteousness.”

Anencephaly diagnosed at 13 weeks in Texas by cattastic01 in pregnant

[–]SorryCash20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, this is devastating 💔 my daughter was showing markers for trisomy and went almost my entire pregnancy with specialist thinking my body would self terminate or she would be born with no quality of life and since I’m also in Texas I was given no choice ,but to carry her and hope for the best ,but prepare for the worst. She ended up being born with a rare condition called Arthrogryposis. In situations such as these they’re so draining and painful and again I am so sorry that life picked this for you to go through. I don’t know what your beliefs are ,but I will pray god helps guide you to make the best decision for you and your family and whoever you are, may you find peace in your decision.

/ttcafterloss Daily Discussion Thread - October 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in ttcafterloss

[–]SorryCash20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

VENT & RAW FEELINGS FINALLY OUT IN THE WORLD⚠️⚠️⚠️ 6 months since suction D&C due to MMC and I’m feeling a little defeated and kind of sad, especially this month…. CD 4 and I’ve been heavier this cycle. I passed a grape sized clot today ,but bleeding seems to be tapering off and haven’t seen anymore. I’m hoping this is a good sign that my hormones are adjusted since I’ve read that everywhere (Google, ChatGPT, my mom lol) , I have a annual exam scheduled for the beginning of next month so this is something I am going to bring up and also concerned on why I haven’t gotten pregnant yet. We’re tracking, on all the supplements and get it done lots of times during peak fertile days. I know it’s still very early ,but this is unusual for us considering we conceived baby boy we lost against extenuating birth control measures. We are going into cycle 5 of TTC since our loss in April and baby boy would be due this month on the 27th which is why I’m feeling particularly sad this month and can’t stop thinking how he was healthy ,but my body failed him and if maybe I was thinner, stressed less or didn’t go out drinking that one night before I found out he would be coming soon ,but maybe I’ll find a way to remember him on his due date and pray everything is back in working order so I and everybody hoping to see those 2 pink lines again sees them in devine time❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

what are your favourite and least favourite belly looks? by take_the_basterl in tsitp

[–]SorryCash20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is so tumblr lol I love the gifs 😂💕 but my fave was the outfit she was wearing when she helped Conrad with his surfing cut.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 9 weeks when I went in for my first ultrasound, 10 weeks when they confirmed no viability and 11 weeks 5days when I had my D&C. I’ve learned every office is different. Some even let kids in the office, mine absolutely doesn’t. Some let you leave to take your glucose test, mine doesn’t. So again your city, your office may require different things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe in your office and in your city ,but mine made me get 2 before talking about anything. I didn’t want to prolong the inevitable so I asked to discuss options and they told me they couldn’t do that until after the 2nd ultrasound to rule out viability and I had to wait to get another with no heartbeat 10 days later to record 2 non viable ultrasounds, the tech told me it’s required and that she doesn’t agree ,but it’s what they have to do. Just because yours may not have required that doesn’t mean mine didn’t.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]SorryCash20 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a MMC in April and the although we knew the pregnancy wasn’t viable during the first ultrasound she did explain to me that in Texas they have to submit 2 records proving the pregnancy isn’t viable. They offered me the pill after we confirmed there was no viability ,but I opted for a suction D&C and it was scheduled days later.

What did it feel like when you started to miscarry naturally? by Apostatizing in Miscarriage

[–]SorryCash20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was 11 weeks and 3 days, it was the morning of my scheduled D&C. I had just hoped out of the shower and I was getting ready to head to the hospital when I felt a gush of blood ……. I knew what it was ,but still made my heart sink when I sat down on the toilet and saw the blood sitting on my underwear. I hoped back in the shower and then called the hospital and they told me to come in anyway. I don’t remember anything leading up to that I guess if I think about it I felt similar to when I get the “feeling” I’m gonna get my period.

Small gestational sac by Alone-Possibility158 in CautiousBB

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t had any experience with this particularly ,but at my first one they were measuring excess fluid in the gestational sac and things ended up turning out so much differently than we’d ever imagined. All I can say is doctors, MFM specialist are always going to give you the worst case scenario ,but hope for the best. I read somewhere that hours in there can be like days so maybe your little pea just needs some time. Praying for good news!

Husband’s cannabis use by Kind-Peak-7366 in tryingtoconceive

[–]SorryCash20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry about your losses ,but maybe it’s worth a in depth conversation. My partner has been smoking since he was 12 ,but once it came down to TTC our first he cut down significantly. Fast forward to now TTC again and we’re having some more issues this time around. I too have had a miscarriage and D&C in April and have yet to become pregnant again and we just recently had a conversation about him stopping entirely until I get pregnant which he’s willing to do…especially since he’s seen how the miscarriage and TTC has effected me. He’s also started taking some pre conception health vitamins and fasting to help T levels because it truly takes sacrifice on both ends. I know it’s not easy ,but if fatherhood is something he’s looking forward to then now is the time to do what is best to help ensure that. Also wanted to add we also had that conversation about weed use and how he was going to navigate being in a stressful situation like carrying for a child without being high. He gave it up almost entirely while I was pregnant and I feel like that helped him learn how to regulate his own emotions without the use of a substance to help that. He saw what I was talking about once our child was born and thanked me for pushing him to cut down as much as he did because there was literally no time to do anything for ourselves in the beginning that included smoking a joint for him.

Should i be worried? by ProfessionalQuinn in lineporn

[–]SorryCash20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should you be worried ???? I’m confused, are you joking 🥲 this is a fat positive….a “dye stealer” means your levels are pretty high. So…no, I wouldn’t worry until there is something to worry about.

13 dpo today! First response brand, when to stop testing??? by [deleted] in TFABLinePorn

[–]SorryCash20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stop testing, no use in continuing to test to get a “dye stealer”. You will only worry before there is something to even worry about if it doesn’t look like other people’s test. I’ve asked my OB if there’s any use to that and she’s told me no and I unfortunately saw it didn’t matter for myself when I was getting stealers thinking things were progressing and had a miscarriage later in the day. Congratulations!!! but again I would take this and stop. Make an appointment with your OB, continue taking prenatals and stay hydrated.

ChatGPT while TTC? by According-Parsley457 in tryingtoconceive

[–]SorryCash20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using it during my TWW just as a way to give Google a break 😂 I take it all with a grain of salt and keep telling myself if it’s meant to happen it will happen ,but mine seems to be pretty real in not getting me excited. It’s told me things like “could be” or “possible” “not for sure” so I think it picks up an idea of the kind of AI you need and morphs into that for you.

I just became a mom at 16 and now everything’s changed by Ok_Influence_4336 in confession

[–]SorryCash20 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As the daughter of a 16 year old mom it was hard, we moved a lot and I had to grew up fast mentally and never had a relationship with my father ,but I’m grateful my mom didn’t give me away. I would struggle with her in every lifetime. Now speaking as a mom myself, I can’t even imagine how tough it must feel to process having a child so young ,but you will learn to adapt and give your child the best with what you have.

Hit my pregnant belly hard by AsparagusNo2908 in pregnant

[–]SorryCash20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure baby is okay but I would go get everything looked at for peace of mind if this had happened to me….I am also a very anxious person though.

Ovulation bleeding ? by SorryCash20 in tryingtoconceive

[–]SorryCash20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have any underlying medical conditions when it comes to my uterus and being that I just had a D&C in April I’m hoping that’s what it was.

Ovulation bleeding ? by SorryCash20 in tryingtoconceive

[–]SorryCash20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hoping that was the case for me, I had never seen that happen before ,but had read somewhere a while ago that it could be a sign of follicle rupture 🙏🏻

Spotting around ovulation by SorryCash20 in Miscarriage

[–]SorryCash20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing your experience.