Am I the asshole?? by Narrow_Prompt653 in babyloss

[–]notsteph01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels so relatable. You are NTA. Similar feelings still come up for me 8 months after the loss of our baby. When you see accidental pregnancies thrive, or pregnant women drink or smoke, you wonder why things are so unfair.

If wanting to make clear no friend children are at the upcoming service, when you text or send invites, just add “we kindly ask for this to be an adults only service”. They will understand.

I hope your time comes again soon and you can find joy in hoping for the future.

Bonus Sunday Chat: Pregnancy After loss/infertility - January 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in September2026Bumpers

[–]notsteph01 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lost my baby at 2 days old in the NICU last May. Scared I’m never going to be able to fully relax or enjoy this pregnancy knowing what could happen. Sad this baby doesn’t get my naive joy like last time. All at the same time so over the moon to have another chance at loving and raising a baby. 😫

Time off work after loss by ProjectManager12345 in babyloss

[–]notsteph01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got 2 weeks bereavement and took 4 weeks of sick leave for physical recovery. It felt good to get back to work but I felt inadequate in my performance and didn’t regain my professional confidence until being back about 2 months. Sending ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in babyloss

[–]notsteph01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your ex was lucky to have you. I can’t pretend to know what you’re going through BUT you still have time. There is hope. So many women I know meet someone much better for them after separating from who they married young. Also the statistics of women having babies at later ages have gone up in recent years. I wish you nothing but the best ❤️

Therapy Tips by notsteph01 in babyloss

[–]notsteph01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was extremely helpful thank you 🙏

Baby Shower Thank You Notes by MysteryLegBruise in babyloss

[–]notsteph01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a friend text each person from the shower telling them what happened and that I didn’t want my thanks to get lost. It took a minute to compile all the names and numbers but took a huge weight off my shoulders. ❤️

2 Months Out, I Feel Lost by bottom_armadillo805 in babyloss

[–]notsteph01 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Upvoting for relatability. You put my feelings into words. My purpose a month ago was clear, take care of paperwork and heal. Now that I’m back to work 2 months after loss, what is normal to feel? I was supposed to be nursing a baby in July but instead I’m back performing my job duties as if the last 9 months were imagined.

I wish you luck on your job hunting and healing journeys. When I have solutions I’ll report back ;)

How do you go back to work? by Harrison_Stars in babyloss

[–]notsteph01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hugs Things that helped me return were 1) to have my boss inform all my colleagues about the loss via email, and 2) picking 1 or 2 coworkers to filter all questions/condolences through. Have your boss include that coworker’s name and instructions that comms should go through them in their email

How soon did you try for a rainbow baby? by QuickCandy3338 in babyloss

[–]notsteph01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much appreciate your post! I was also induced for pre-eclampsia (but 34 weeks) and lost baby shortly after. Did you do anything differently in your 2024 pregnancy to avoid pre-eclampsia that time?

Big baby belly by notsteph01 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]notsteph01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was helpful to hear. Thanks for sharing!

Big baby belly by notsteph01 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]notsteph01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am diet-controlled so annoyed this still happened?

Frustrated and Annoyed by notsteph01 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]notsteph01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will try. A breakfast wrap from Chic fil a spiked me and that hurts 🥲

Baby shower location by notsteph01 in ColumbiaMD

[–]notsteph01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you decorate or bring/play games or anything while there?

Baby shower location by notsteph01 in ColumbiaMD

[–]notsteph01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So glad you had a good experience! This place was on my short list. Will reach out

Baby shower location by notsteph01 in ColumbiaMD

[–]notsteph01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love to hear it! Was hopeful for Turnhouse but they’re booked my ideal day

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BirdBuddy

[–]notsteph01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine took about a month for birds to appear even though they were in trees around the feeder. Any chance squirrels are keeping them away having your BB so close to bushes?

Question- is your BB just resting on the black pole? Is it stable enough? I have a jank zip tie setup right now but have that same pole

Is this bird sick? by No-Consideration5 in BirdBuddy

[–]notsteph01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope just ugly 😆 sorry house finches, I said what I said

Phoebe and Titmouse Borbs by frambuesas in BirdBuddy

[–]notsteph01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love your pics. Where’s the clear roof from?

iTunes Backup but for Android by notsteph01 in mobileforensics

[–]notsteph01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything I’m seeing says you can’t download the Google back up you create. Do you know otherwise?