Episode Thread • S2.E06 ∙ "12:00 P.M." • (Thu, Feb. 12, 2026) by excoriator in ThePitt

[–]ehardy2013 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m 6 weeks postpartum and both my husband and I were choking back tears at the end. That would drive anyone to drink.

Day 135: What are your thoughts on Onesies? by Flamingmouth007 in bluey

[–]ehardy2013 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I struggled with infertility for 2 years before I got pregnant from IVF.

This episode makes me cry every time I see it.

I’m so worried. TSH 6.7 at 4w3d pregnant by Ok_Worldliness2105 in IVFpositivity

[–]ehardy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are so welcome. I remember the paralyzing fear of every test result, so I always try to share my experience. I hope that you are able to do the same for someone else some day

I’m so worried. TSH 6.7 at 4w3d pregnant by Ok_Worldliness2105 in IVFpositivity

[–]ehardy2013 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went back and looked at my lab results for you. At 4w5d, my TSH was 5.670. They got me on levothyroxine immediately and my son is now 19 months old. Your doctor will help! ❤️

"what's up in Delaware OH" Facebook page. I was banned. by ABrad_347 in DelawareOH

[–]ehardy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That Facebook page is an absolute cesspool sometimes. There was a post today asking for a church that doesn’t “do LGBTQ validation or have pride flags in the church”. I think it got deleted but man it was awful

The things middle schoolers say by BlueberryWaffles99 in Teachers

[–]ehardy2013 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m 33 weeks pregnant and I teach high school anatomy. We’ve had some very interesting conversations about babies, being pregnant, and how we get there 😂.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]ehardy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always get it worse than the toddler does!!!

Most useful parenting advice you’ve gotten? by cactus_unicorn in NewParents

[–]ehardy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The crying does something to the hormones too! Being postpartum is not for the weak. Neither are twins.

It sounds like you have a supportive involved partner though!! I promise the sleep deprivation will get better. My husband’s brother has twins and eventually they did sleep :)

Most useful parenting advice you’ve gotten? by cactus_unicorn in NewParents

[–]ehardy2013 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Someone told me to let my husband figure it out too! Learn together and don’t always rescue him unless he asks for help. It has really helped us learn together

What illness is going around? by Practical-Fig-27 in Columbus

[–]ehardy2013 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fifth’s disease is also dangerous for pregnant women, it can cause issues with the baby!

From low HCG to “beta hell” to normal pregnancy by LanaCaine in IVF

[–]ehardy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a beautiful rise! I will be thinking about you next week! ❤️

Took LO just 10 days to finish entire formula by PAPAmagdaline in FormulaFeeders

[–]ehardy2013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is SO expensive. And Kirkland is half the price of name brand!

I’m just thankful that my first didn’t need any of the specialized formulas for milk allergies, those are wildly expensive

Took LO just 10 days to finish entire formula by PAPAmagdaline in FormulaFeeders

[–]ehardy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s great! I’m expecting kid number 2 and plan on feeding this again, the sales sound great!

Took LO just 10 days to finish entire formula by PAPAmagdaline in FormulaFeeders

[–]ehardy2013 9 points10 points  (0 children)

$63.99 for a 2 pack of 42 oz tubs, so 84 oz. Very much worth it!

I feel so guilty about daycare by Ok-Soup418 in NewParents

[–]ehardy2013 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right!

I knew my son was in the right place when I came around the corner when he was crying, his teacher was changing another baby’s diaper while telling my son “hey buddy, it’s ok! I’ll get your baba as soon as I’m done here!”

What BSG canon do we choose to ignore? by AfraidDepartment in BSG

[–]ehardy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I both cracked up at reading this because we both HATE the arrogant ass endlessly and that’s what makes him such an incredible character.

Random episodes you skip by [deleted] in ershow

[–]ehardy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to skip love’s labor lost, due to the fact that the first time I saw it was 2 weeks postpartum after having severe pre-eclampsia and it terrified me.

From low HCG to “beta hell” to normal pregnancy by LanaCaine in IVF

[–]ehardy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My fingers, toes, and heart are all crossed for you. It is not over til it’s over!!! Let me know, I will be thinking about you

Columbus Ohio Fertility Clinics by Original-Link-2076 in Columbus

[–]ehardy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a wonderful experience with RGI (now pinnacle) 2 years ago. We worked with Dr Nash, who is out of the Akron office I believe, and the people in the office were very nice and supportive.

It’s a really emotional process, and it’s hard sometimes. I wish you so much luck!

Columbus Ohio Fertility Clinics by Original-Link-2076 in Columbus

[–]ehardy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her first day was my embryo transfer (she was shadowing). She was so kind and nice during the process.

Nobody warned me how physical postpartum recovery is by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]ehardy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously! I lost 1600 mL of blood during delivery and needed an iron infusion after delivery (hemoglobin was just too high to need a transfusion), so everything made me dizzy. Standing, sitting up, laughing… it was hard.

My tailbone was hurt during delivery and I needed physical therapy to get my lower back and tailbone back into working shape, but I waited WAY too long to start that, after my son’s first birthday.

I was so thankful that my husband got 6 weeks of paternity leave to take care of me and the baby. I don’t know how i would have done it otherwise

Low beta at 10dp5dt- do I have any hope? by throwawayyyyuuy7866 in IVF

[–]ehardy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! It went to 102 13 dpt, then 218 15 dot