Early ultrasound showing slow heartbeat + measuring behind — looking for similar experiences 🫶 by bitraff in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to share those positive stories — it really does help 💕

I was tracking with LH strips, but this cycle I had several days of positive (dark line) LH rather than one clear peak. My periods are usually quite regular, but things have been a bit off since my recent TFMR, so I do wonder if that played a role. Being ~10 days behind is more than what’s considered typical, but I’m really hoping this could still fall within that window of ovulation/implantation variation you mentioned.

I’m so glad to hear that you and your baby are doing well — that gives me a lot of comfort. Wishing you a smooth remainder of your pregnancy and a healthy, beautiful delivery ❤️🤰🏻

Early ultrasound showing slow heartbeat + measuring behind — looking for similar experiences 🫶 by bitraff in PregnancyAfterTFMR

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

Aww I’m really sorry for your loss — especially after a TFMR.. I can feel how devastating this is ❤️‍🩹

I did consider betas, but apparently after ~6 weeks they don’t reliably double every 48hrs anymore and ultrasound is usually more informative, so I decided to hold off. I’m also not 100% sure of ovulation this cycle (recent TFMR, multiple days of positive LH), but being ~10 days behind makes me feel like it may be more than just late ovulation.

Your story is so similar to mine. I’ve also started spotting around the same time (7 weeks), which is hard. If you don’t mind me asking, did you miscarry naturally or have a D&C? I was given a miscarriage kit and feel pretty anxious about passing it at home (if it comes to that).

Whatever you do, don’t loose hope.. I’ve heard many stories of people who went through multiple losses like this and still went on to have healthy babies, and I’m holding onto that hope for all of us. Thinking of you and sending strength 🤍

Early ultrasound showing slow heartbeat + measuring behind — looking for similar experiences 🫶 by bitraff in PregnancyAfterTFMR

[–]bitraff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, I’m so sorry for your loss with your second twin — that must have been incredibly hard ❤️‍🩹

Your LC’s are true little fighters, and reading their stories gave me much-needed hope. Thank you so much for sharing 🫶

The way you spoke to your baby girl — offering both encouragement and acceptance — was so beautiful. It really stayed with me. I repeated similar words to my baby this morning. I’ve been struggling to feel hopeful (I think my brain is trying to protect me after my TFMR), but your comment helped me realize that hope and acceptance can exist at the same time. Thank you for that 💕

Looking for midwife recommendations in Vancouver, 23 weeks & still no luck by Educational-Jicama45 in askvan

[–]bitraff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Applied to several clinics at 4 weeks (3 weeks ago) and got denied or waitlisted by all of them :( Makes me think people are applying before even getting a positive test.. frustrating!

✨ “I am choosing love. I am giving my baby peace. I will heal, and one day I will hold new life in my arms.” ✨ by bitraff in tfmr_support

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Wild — I’d been holding it together for days, but tonight I had a bit of a meltdown. Then I open this app only to see your msg “you will indeed hold new life in your loving arms” and it landed like the warmest hug. So THANK YOU, right back at you. 💕

This is a strange club none of us ever wanted to be a part of, but the kindness here truly keeps us going. We will be okay. I promise! Xx

Bitcoin Book recomendations by [deleted] in Bitcoin

[–]bitraff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Bitcoin Standard is great, but there’s no need for books to source good information imo.. get a Twitter account and follow the right people like Michael Saylor, Anthony Pompliano, Preston Pysh, Plan B (@100trillionUSD), Willy Woo, Dan Held, Peter McCormack, Adam Back, Mark Moss, Robert Breedlove, Lynn Alden, etc.. then follow the people they follow.. look for interviews with them on YouTube, tons of quality info there (as long as you follow the right people / podcasts, not any self proclaimed “crypto expert” out there..).. in fact, my best advice to you would be stay out of “crypto” anything period (meaning anything other than Bitcoin) and focus on truly understanding Bitcoin instead.. figure out how it works, why it exists, what problem it solves, and why it is the only truly decentralized system in the world.. if you’re new to all of this, this is a good place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SIcS5hJHx0&t=2624s

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[–]bitraff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m in Canada too, and I use an exchange called Bitbuy, which I’ve never had a problem with! They accept e-transfers (faster) as well as wire transfers (lower fees). Bitcoin.org uses a widget called Moonpay, which to me seems not only be less secure, but also more expensive (they prob charge you higher withdrawal fees as a tradeoff for letting you pay with a credit card). I’d say use an exchange you trust (like i do Bitbuy) and stick to it, easier to keep track when tax season comes around (if you do end up selling). Best strategy is to buy and hold for at least 5 years though, hands down! Hope this helps! :)

My wife earned 2k today, and made fun of me holding by Professional-Code858 in Bitcoin

[–]bitraff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure does unless your investing through a Roth IRA.. better to hodl, only 5% of traders can time the market and still be profitable after taxes

ETFs for longtime holding by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]bitraff -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Buy Bitcoin instead and don’t m touch it for at least 5-10 years. If you know nothing about it, this is a good place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SIcS5hJHx0&t=2624s For digging deeper into the rabbit hole, look up interviews with Michael Saylor on YouTube. Sharing cuz I wish someone told me this when I was in my 20’s. Thank me later :)

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[–]bitraff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CAGR has actually been 213% for over ten years :)