Tag: pregnancy loss
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The Impact of Drunk Driving on Families
Get Pregnant Fast On a tragic day in August, a young couple’s lives were forever altered due to the reckless actions of a drunk driver. While driving along Highway 21 in San Marcos, TX, 21-year-old Lisa Thompson crossed into oncoming traffic, resulting in a devastating collision that claimed the life of Daniel Roberts and left…
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When Depression Shadows Your Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a mother. Growing up, I was the youngest in my family, and the thought of raising children never truly resonated with me. In my early twenties, while in a long-term relationship, I often found myself rolling my eyes at the inquiries about marriage and kids. “That’s just…
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The Unseen Heartache of Ectopic Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast As I walked into the church for Christmas mass, my heart sank at the sight of the bustling crowd. My partner, Mark, and I had arrived early, but we completely underestimated the turnout for the holiday service. After spotting an usher, I politely asked if I could borrow a chair, explaining that…
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My Miscarriage Strengthened My Pro-Choice Advocacy
Get Pregnant Fast “Did you know? My heartbeat began just 18 days after conception!” A cheerful baby image stares back at us as we journey north from the Twin Cities to Duluth for a much-needed getaway. Thanks to Pro-Life America, I’ve been reminded that the embryo that once occupied my body didn’t have a heartbeat…
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Understanding Pregnancy Loss and the Unforeseen Grief That Follows
Get Pregnant Fast This topic is one I’ve mulled over countless times—in my thoughts, journals, midnight prayers, chats with friends, and deep discussions with my partner—but I’ve never shared it so openly. I am truly thankful that we exist in a time where the conversation around pregnancy loss is becoming more normalized. While many aspects…
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Navigating the Journey of Loss: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Last year on this date, I found myself unexpectedly pregnant with my third child. While the news brought a mix of emotions—excitement, confusion, and anxiety—the thought of welcoming another little one into my life was thrilling. Fast forward to today, and my sister-in-law, Emily, is experiencing her first ultrasound at 10 weeks…
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Why I Dislike the Term ‘Miscarriage’
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I encountered the term “miscarriage,” I was around 9 or 10 years old, playing in my friend’s backyard. When the topic of siblings emerged, she mentioned, “I have two brothers or sisters in heaven.” This caught my attention, and she went on to explain, “My mom had two miscarriages.”…
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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…