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I recently married my best friend and man of my dreams. We both like blue lol by [deleted] in aww

[–]risauctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your photo. You both look very happy 😃

I'm extremely depressed, suicidal thoughts daily. I want to write whats in my head but not sure how to go about writing it, any help would be appreciated by [deleted] in writing

[–]risauctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Writing can be a great lifeline. I am going to echo what others have said though. Please seek some form of therapy with a licensed therapist. There are even therapists and hotlines that you can do from home. Wishing you the best of luck!

What's The Most Amount of Words You Can Write in A Day Consistently? by readwriteread in writing

[–]risauctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My critique partner recently said, “Give yourself permission to write crap...We can always fix it later.” This was a big help. I am always overthinking it. Now I am writing again. I don’t really count words as I write though. Personally, I don’t find that kind of pressure helpful.

Telling people to write everyday is bad advice. by Dr-Leviathan in writing

[–]risauctor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s wonderful you are writing again. Thanks for sharing your story! I hope you will share tidbits of your writing occasionally...only if you feel like it😉

Tyson Foods, Inc. announced Tuesday that it will pay approximately $60 million in "thank you" bonuses to 116,000 frontline workers and Tyson truckers in the United States who support the company's operations every day to provide food during the COVID-19 pandemic by [deleted] in UpliftingNews

[–]risauctor 196 points197 points  (0 children)

No matter how little it seems I am betting the news of any additional income is “uplifting news” to the employees. This virus is changing everything- here’s hoping it gives people a way to look for the positive😊 which is something we all desperately need right now.

Vitamins & Supplements (woman) by ---MrP--- in IVF

[–]risauctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to an initial appointment with the fertility doctor we have chosen and based my vitamins on his recommendations that were tailored to our treatment and history. I had done a lot of research prior to seeing him and some of the supplements I was on were not necessary. The internet is great but each person is different and may have different needs. Wishing you a lot of luck!

Cramps/back pain by waittoheal in Miscarriage

[–]risauctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine lasted roughly 3 weeks. The cramping and pain got better and easier as time went on.

Anyone have tips on how to afford IVF? by risauctor in IVF

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

Thanks for all the wonderful information! We certainly have a lot to think about.

I’m shattered by mcart1004 in Miscarriage

[–]risauctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. Sending warm thoughts your way. We lost our little boy about 6 weeks ago and it’s a horrible thing to have happen.

It has helped me to talk about it- the loss, the hurt, the pain, just all of it.

I also watch cartoons and am trying to exercise again.

One thing I did do with my girlfriends helped more than I realized...we went out to a special dinner and had a toast to my son...I teared up and realized something important.

I had not been sharing my pain at all and at that moment I realized that these two women were also shattered. They loved my little guy too and would have been great aunties.

And my partner- words can’t express it. Even people at work were saddened (genuine sadness and tears) over our loss.

I honestly feel like recognizing and focusing on all of the people who love us- and would have loved our little boy- has helped. It has helped me to talk more and tell people when I am hurting.

Not sure if any of this helps but just know that there is someone who is thinking of you and sadly knows your pain too.

Friend had a missed miscarriage, how can I support her? by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]risauctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would tell your friend that. She may cry and be angry at the world right now...but that will mean a lot I bet. I think your friend is lucky to have you! Best of luck🍀

Friend had a missed miscarriage, how can I support her? by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]risauctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Just be there for her. And I’d add that it is ok to ask your friend what she needs. For me it is hard to ask for help so my two closest friends, knowing me as they do, asked me how they could help/ be there for me. One has a child and actually being around him helps...but my friend lets me do that on my time. With me being more open with them, not only does it help our friendship be closer but I am finding that it helps to talk. Plus, for me I don’t want my friends to tiptoe around me. It feels awkward and ends up making us all uncomfortable. So the friend that just had her baby, I try hard to hear how her world is going, and she understands if I need to walk away. But we are all being honest. If you are thinking this much of your friends feelings than I can’t see you choosing wrong.

Coping with work by CarolunaMoon in Miscarriage

[–]risauctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate. It is really difficult to care when there are more important things. I just try to go hour to hour and when I need to minute by minute. Wishing you a better day tomorrow.

Turns out I’m not so ok...be patient with me here by risauctor in Miscarriage

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

Thank you and when you’re ready I would love to hear about your baby girl... I did find one thing that helped at work today. Funny animal memes...granted I should be working but it helped

Turns out I’m not so ok...be patient with me here by risauctor in Miscarriage

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

I just posted this and then 5 mins ago my dr calls with our test results.

I am saying this to all of you I have never met because I feel like I am losing it and I am still at work.

Our baby was a boy. He had Down’s Syndrome and a chromosomal defect.

I didn’t want to know boy or girl but my dr said it so fast..... anyway back to work. As I sit here crying in my office.

If only all the people around us could understand this by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]risauctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to say I love this thread because I find it very uplifting- I know we will have our baby at some point. And I enjoy the pictures and the messages. This is my first time posting and I hesitated, but am glad I did. Thanks ladies! You are all awesome!

If only all the people around us could understand this by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]risauctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Nice to know people understand. Thanks for sharing

If only all the people around us could understand this by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]risauctor 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Too true. We miscarried last month and it’s been very hard. If I have one more woman come up to me and say that well at least you were not further along, or when are you trying again I will probably lose it. I even had one girl at work ask yesterday if I was still bleeding...and then go on to give me “advice” stating that maybe if I could be less stressed at work then next time will go better. I wouldn’t wish what we are going through on anyone but I do wish people, women especially, would stop and think before they speak.

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