Tag: miscarriage
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When Miscarriage Brings Relief: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast In 2013, I experienced a chemical pregnancy—a frustrating and often misunderstood type of early pregnancy loss. A chemical pregnancy occurs when a chromosomal abnormality occurs during fertilization, resulting in either too many or too few chromosomes in the developing zygote. This abnormality is the leading cause of early pregnancy losses, and I…
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When Fear of Miscarriage Casts a Shadow
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today, I shared the beautiful news of your existence with the world. In a heartwarming photo featuring your dad, me, and your big brother, we revealed our sweet secret—one that’s about the size of a blueberry. Yes, we’re expecting our second baby! Some friends expressed their concern, saying, “Isn’t…
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A Heartbreaking Experience at the Most Magical Place on Earth
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast We never planned to take our son to Disney World when he was still a toddler. Our intention was to wait until he was about 4 or 5, when he would have the energy to fully appreciate everything the park had to offer. However, a sudden business trip to Orlando changed…
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Your Miscarriage Is Not Your Fault
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast I was just shy of three months pregnant when I experienced heavy bleeding and ultimately miscarried. It happened the day before my 12-week ultrasound, which is typically the milestone that gives you the green light to share your joyous news with the world. Just one day prior. In that moment, I…
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Understanding Dilation and Curettage (D&C) After a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve experienced a miscarriage, the emotional and physical recovery can be challenging. One common procedure that may be recommended by your healthcare provider is dilation and curettage, or D&C. This brief surgical procedure is designed to clear the uterus of any remaining tissue, which can help restore your menstrual cycle and…
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Rediscovering Myself After Another Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in the dimly lit room, I could sense the heaviness in the air. My partner, Mark, and the sonographer were both intently searching for a heartbeat—a flicker of life that had been there just weeks before. Yet deep down, I felt an unsettling certainty that this time would be…
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Is the ‘12 Week Rule’ Really a Good Idea?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 26, 2020 Originally Published: Oct. 15, 2016 I sensed your presence even before that test displayed the blue line. In the days leading up to the purchase, I felt something shift within me—a twinge in my abdomen, a flutter of excitement, breast tenderness, and a hint of morning nausea. It…