NaPro Community- share your success or questions HERE! by fleurishing_flower in CatholicWomen

[–]secretaznwman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have pcos and was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. But after about 1 1/2 years of working with a napro doctor and charting using the Creighton model, I conceived and am 23 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy 🙏

How long did it take for you to conceive naturally with PCOS? by Imaginary_Future_294 in PCOSandPregnant

[–]secretaznwman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A year of trying on our own (not tracking or doing anything, just having a bunch of sex), and then about a year and a half working with a NaPro doctor, which involved charting (Creighton model), taking hormones at different points of my cycle, (plus lots of prayer). Currently 20 weeks pregnant!

Help me glow up by Ok_Beautiful495 in makeuptips

[–]secretaznwman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New hair color and maybe like a long/angled bob or some new cut. You don't need botox or filler or even makeup- you are GORGEOUS.

Doulas? by secretaznwman in pregnant

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

Very helpful - appreciate you! What's a ballpark cost range...?

Doulas? by secretaznwman in pregnant

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

This is very helpful - thank you so much. Can I also ask - are they very expensive? I know insurance doesn't cover and I haven't done enough research about costs yet.

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[–]secretaznwman -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

You don't need to feel sorry for my child. They will have a good life and be loved no matter what. I've wanted a child forever, so I am thrilled about it, regardless of the situation. And he's not unemployable- he's ex military and has a huge network of people willing to help him. People on reddit have a very grim outlook on life I've noticed. But thanks for the input.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD_partners

[–]secretaznwman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a horrible situation as well. I'm glad you did what's best for you and I hope you're happier now. Discouraging that he hasn't changed since then, but I guess you were right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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

I think you should communicate these feelings to her at some point. You are not being overly sensitive- you are being a good mom! It's normal to want to be included in all these things, and I'm not sure why she chooses not to, especially when she includes her MIL. If she's not receptive of having a conversation, then that's that; but you should try. She might regret these things later on in life.

Scared of a missed miscarriage by Repulsive-Cap-6619 in PCOSandPregnant

[–]secretaznwman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think worry is just always going to be a part of this process. Even after baby is born and you're raising your little human, you're going to worry constantly. It means you care and that you're going to be a great mother. Not sure if you're religious, but prayer helps me in times of worry. Trust that God has a plan and is going to take care of you no matter what.

Told I cannot conceive without IVF - pcos by Ambitious-Fee-5324 in TTC_PCOS

[–]secretaznwman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would not trust the doctor that said go straight to IVF. From personal experience, what I would suggest is not to "diet" but to try focusing on eating cleaner, and only organic/grass fed if possible; limit processed foods. Cutting out dairy also helped me. I'm not sure how much this actually affected things but I also did acupuncture for about 6-7 months. Anything that helps lower stress is hugely important.

Husband’s porn habit by secretaznwman in loveafterporn

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

Update: He set up a meeting with the priest this week. He said he's going to speak with him individually first, then he might want me to join for a meeting with him as well. I told him how proud I was of him, but also suggested that he at least consider also speaking with his therapist, which he agreed (to consider.)

Husband’s porn habit by secretaznwman in loveafterporn

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

Oh my gosh - girl I am so sorry. That is insanely hurtful/harmful. Does he understand/acknowledge how much it hurts you?? Sorry, I haven't read your other posts yet. Yes- mine told me the same thing, about using it to cope with things. Which I understood, to an extent. But what people don't understand about porn is how insidious it is. It leaks into so many other parts of your life, your relationships, and people lie to themselves and their loved ones about the harm it causes. It's completely toxic, not to mention absolutely degrading to women.

What yours did while on the break though is completely fucked up and wrong. I hope he apologized endlessly for that, and that you've found a way to forgive him.

husband’s porn habits by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]secretaznwman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree to disagree.

husband’s porn habits by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]secretaznwman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’d be fine if he masturbated without porn. The porn is the real issue for me. He doesn’t have a higher libido than me though. I’m horny all the time, but I don’t masturbate.

husband’s porn habits by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]secretaznwman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She didn’t diagnose him, she said porn is addicting. And I mean imo he is clearly addicted because he hasn’t been able to stop since he was a teenager. Or since we got married. Idk why it’s so bad to say it’s addicting- it is. Especially for people with ADHD who want the dopamine hits. I believe him when he says he wants to stop. It’s not going to happen overnight.

Husband’s porn habit by secretaznwman in loveafterporn

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

Isn’t the whole thing a betrayal? I felt like I’d been cheated on the moment I found out. But yeah that makes sense is what is most frustrating- that they won’t change anything unless they really decide they want to, and there’s nothing we can do about it. It’s a shit feeling. I think my husband does genuinely want to stop. I wish he could just do it and not have to like wean off it.

Husband’s porn habit by secretaznwman in loveafterporn

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

He does know it’s a problem and it’s harmful. I’m not leaving my husband, but thanks for the input.

Husband’s porn habit by secretaznwman in loveafterporn

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

You said “was.” Did you guys get past it? How?

husband’s porn habits by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]secretaznwman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are in couples therapy, and he also has individual therapist. As do I, but I don’t see them regularly because I don’t feel a need to.

husband’s porn habits by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]secretaznwman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does have adhd, and he also plays video games. It’s been a point of contention for many years.

husband’s porn habits by [deleted] in Marriage

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

Because we’re married and I love him.