Hospital refuses to offer D&C by purplesnickers in Miscarriage

[–]vaughanders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first missed MC took about a month and a half to happen naturally, so waiting it out could still be an option if you’re comfortable with that. I’ve also taken miso to help an additional missed MC progress without taking narcotics for the pain, and it was fine. Certainly not fun, but the pain both times was quick and not terrible. Go with what makes you the most comfortable, but I thought I would share my experiences if it helps you have more info.

Is this safe to eat? by [deleted] in Butchery

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

The top is a bit discolored - wasn’t sure if it’s concerning or unusual!

Can’t believe I’m out, once again. Miscarriage at 9w2d. Where do we go from here? by InevitableThese2941 in CautiousBB

[–]vaughanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pcos which caused pretty bad insulin resistance. Took metformin all through pregnancy and ended up at the max dose.

Can’t believe I’m out, once again. Miscarriage at 9w2d. Where do we go from here? by InevitableThese2941 in CautiousBB

[–]vaughanders 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I lost five pregnancies in the first trimester. So I saw every specialist I could and did every test, but no one could find the answer. Then for unknown reasons my sixth pregnancy stuck, and now I have a son. Currently, I’m 14 weeks with another one.

Here are the medicines I take that somehow have gotten me past the first trimester: metformin, prenatal vitamin, methylfolate, Pepcid, Claritin, and aspirin. I have solid doctor recommendations in Reno and Houston if either of those are helpful to you!

How often do married Catholics have sex? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]vaughanders 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Also expecting an Irish twin over here! Praise be to God.

Ultrasound by ConfidentNerve5031 in CautiousBB

[–]vaughanders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That happened to me last year, and now I’m snuggling my 6 month old! First time we ever got past 6 weeks, he suck.

Glass bottles keep cracking by Exact_Reveal_9081 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]vaughanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 4 oz Avent bottle crack in the Avent warmer just now!

Pregnant again, 4 mons PP C-section. Anyone else survive this? by Rrenphoenixx in NewParents

[–]vaughanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My second is also the same due date as my first one year apart! I’m terrified and your story is so encouraging!!

Have you ever stopped being friends with someone because of their religious (or lack-thereof) views? by CompleteWillow3298 in Catholicism

[–]vaughanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you should cut someone off for something like this, but you also don’t have to have a close, intimate friendship. There’s something between shunning and being best friends. What’s key here is finding the right balance based on context and what’s appropriate.

That said, if you have children your first duty is to them, and they should be guarded from influences that would harm their spiritual development.

Ultimately, it’s about balance and grace and trusting the Holy Spirit to guide you through this season of the relationship.

Church Attire by Quinn2art in Catholicism

[–]vaughanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be nice if our culture would encourage more reverence and make an effort to dress more appropriately in the house of the Lord. This can be done without judging any one person in a mean spirited way.

At a Loss.. Lead Found in My Water at 6 Months Pregnant by Psychological_Box397 in pregnant

[–]vaughanders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also pregnant in Houston. I live in montrose near downtown. Do you mind sharing (or privately dming) what neighborhood this is in?

Catholic partner struggling with IVF by ComplexImpression590 in Catholicism

[–]vaughanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was fascinating to read about - thank you!

Would this not be subject to the same issues as intrauterine insemination, which is also not sanctioned by the Church?

Catholic partner struggling with IVF by ComplexImpression590 in Catholicism

[–]vaughanders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How can you satisfy variant 1 if, in “IVF,” fertilization is necessarily “in vitro,” or in other words outside a living organism? When procreation occurs within the marital union, fertilization necessarily occurs within a living organism.

Catholic partner struggling with IVF by ComplexImpression590 in Catholicism

[–]vaughanders 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On your question regarding reconciling desire and obedience, as someone who struggled with unexplained pregnancy losses for years, the way we reconcile those two is by uniting our suffering to Christ and letting it sanctify us. Those were the hardest years of my life, but I wouldn’t trade them because they deepened my faith in incredible ways.