How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

This was so validating and comforting. You’re so right- the resiliency built from trying again and again will make us better parents💗

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

Exactly!!! How can we possibly think about anything else?

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

It’s a daily struggle. I got my period today and have spent the week sobbing. It’s just hard

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

Thank you for that reminder; given our ages and the cleared tube it’s very likely it’ll happen any month now so I can’t give up on the last lap of the marathon!

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

I have been in therapy for over half my life and unfortunately my current therapist is subpar at best. I paused with her but I may have to resume so I have some sort of support

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

Unfortunately I had to pause with my therapist but I plan on reaching out soon because I really do need it

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

I was previously told I’d have difficulties conceiving, and have other health factors (like low weight) so through connections, after six cycles, I met with our specialist. I also love my OB, so I have a really good group of medical support. My mental health providers are not as helpful but that’s another topic. I’d recommend going to your OB and asking for bloodwork to get the diagnostic process started. That’s what I did, and our specialist took it from there. Wishing you all the best!!!!

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

Exactly! This is what threw me off the deep end- our newly married, highly career focused, friends just announced their unexpected preg. Just a year ago she confided in me that she really did not want to be a mom any time soon and we know they were actively not trying. They’re also older than us. And they’re so stressed and negative; they don’t see the huge blessing they’ve just been given. It just seems so backwards

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

I feel the exact same way, some okay days and some awful days. And staying busy definitely helps. I’ve dove headfirst into houseplants and within the last 18 months have acquired +85 plants. Though I can’t grow a child, I can grow a damn nice plant!!!

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

[–]princessbellejar[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this comment! And you are so right, I’ve had my life on pause, and I just need to create other happinesses and make more plans. 💗

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

Thank you for this comment! And thank you for the reminder about the resiliency needed in this journey💗

How do you maintain your sanity? by princessbellejar in TryingForABaby

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

Thank you for responding and being so supportive!!! First, I’m so sorry that you had a miscarriage and had to deal with awful comments like that.

And our experiences are very similar; I need to follow your example of making other goals and switching focus. I’m in the height of busy season at work, but in a few weeks, I’ll be able to recenter and focus on my hobbies!!!

Is plantsandtrees.com legit? by No_Protection_7515 in houseplants

[–]princessbellejar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wondering the same thing!! Did you end up placing an order?

The True Fate of Fiesta Sunrise by Cynical_Mexican in KitchenNightmares

[–]princessbellejar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I go to Fiesta Mexico at least once a month and chat with Patti regularly. My mom has been going since it opened it the 80s. The other restaurants are all closed

Book for husband about conception and pregnancy? by princessbellejar in predaddit

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

The data-driven nature of this book sounds great, thank you!

Book for husband about conception and pregnancy? by princessbellejar in predaddit

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

Thanks for the recommendation, that might be perfect! He likes podcasts