I met with a new therapist, and to finish our first sessions, she said that I didn’t receive much support after losing Yvette, causing me not to be able to speak much about her and that I should write her a letter. So here I …
2nd Fibroid surgery
On December 19th, I had my 2nd fibroid surgery. A surgery that could’ve and should’ve been prevented. A fibroid that my OBGYN should’ve removed all in one session. In October, I visited my IVF Doctor with the intention of pursuing my Frozen embryo transfer in …
The day after Wave of Light
The Day after Wave of Light Wave of light 2022 The day after Wave of Light no one talks about. International Wave of Light Day is an opportunity to join bereaved parents around the globe to commemorate all babies who sadly died too soon. It …
What caused my missed miscarriage
Update on my journey and how I found out what caused my missed miscarriage. I last left you all on my journey finding out that I have been diagnosed with the blood disorder Antiphospholipid syndrome and I had a fibroid removed from my lovely uterus. …
Screening for pregnancy loss
Screening for pregnancy loss. Over the last few weeks, I have been spending a lot of time on social media, joining the journey of many women who are documenting their pregnancy/infant loss journey and grief. I have read many stories of women who completed IVF …
What I learned about grief
The last few weeks have been harsh. For the last year, I have been grieving the loss of my daughter, but my grief feels a bit different now if that makes any sense. Here’s what I learned about grief. Now I’m beginning to better understand …
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Fibroids, you bitches. This week I had a fibroid removed from the inner lining of my uterus. Below is some information regarding Uterine Fibroids as I again was oblivious of another thing that could happen to my reproductive system. Symptoms: I was having pain …
Understanding Grief Triggers
Need help understanding grief triggers? Have you ever found yourself walking down an aisle at the grocery store and feeling the need of wanting to cry or just run out of the place altogether? If not, have you ever sat at home, and while watching …
Medical Trauma
I suffer from Medical Trauma Visiting the OBGYN’s office after your pregnancy loss. I made an appointment to visit my OBGYN for my yearly checkup, something I’ve been putting off for way too long. I’ve been very anxious to return to the same office where …
Happy Pride Month
Happy Pride Month to the beautiful LGBTQ+ community. I would like to use this post as an open discussion for anyone comfortable sharing their story or experiences with infertility completed by an egg/sperm donor, surrogacy, or speaking on behalf of your loss. I lack the …