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Infertility doesn't go away after the first positive test. This is a community for those who have gotten pregnant after a struggle with infertility. No matter how you got here, we understand where you've been and where you're going.

/r/InfertilityBabies

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Friday Night Chatter

What are you up to this weekend? Any fun plans? Good books to read or movies to watch? Dinner plans? New wine to try? Come chat with your fellow r/InfertilityBabies friends about anything off-topic!

0 Comments
2024/12/06
20:00 UTC

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Photo Friday

Got pictures to share? Could be an ultrasound, nursery setup, or picture of your new addition. Share them here!

Please be sure to mention what your photo is of, no links only.

Use TW as appropriate.

7 Comments
2024/12/06
11:00 UTC

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Friday Toddler Talk

This thread is a place for parents of IFBabies past the postpartum phase to chat, share updates & commiserate on their toddler(s.) Members who aren’t to the toddler phase yet or are still pregnant are totally welcome to participate, but some may find this thread triggering and need to scroll past. If your post is more about pregnancy than toddlers, please move your post to our daily chat thread and please provide CW for discussions of current pregnancy.

3 Comments
2024/12/06
07:01 UTC

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Trying Again (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Please use this space to discuss your journey to conceive (again) or thinking about trying again.

To protect those still in the thick of treatment, please post positive results in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Mentions of chemical pregnancies, loss, etc. are okay here. Also please refrain from discussions about testing/testing with cycle buddies unless you have a confirmed negative. We have a thread for positive test discussion (Cautious Intros). Mentions of egg retrieval results are ok to discuss in this thread however please include TW in post.

**If you are trying for a 3rd+ living child, please add a content warning to your discussion. Many here are trying for a second and also potentially dealing with the reality of being one living and done.

17 Comments
2024/12/06
07:01 UTC

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Friday Daily Chat Thread

Friday Daily Chat Thread

This thread is where the bulk of the daily conversation, updates, questions, and concerns regarding pregnancy and postpartum following infertility occurs.

If you are newly pregnant and still in the first trimester we encourage you to check out the daily "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns". We also encourage you to take a look at our WIKI for answers to common questions and early concerns. Questions around early bleeding, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms are most appropriate in the "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns".

Postpartum discussion is allowed in the Chat thread, but we also have a dedicated daily Postpartum thread for those that feel more comfortable in a dedicated space.

44 Comments
2024/12/06
07:00 UTC

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Friday Postpartum Thread

Friday Postpartum Thread

We understand that infertility and its effects don't go away once you have a child. This thread is a dedicated space for questions, comments, venting, and anything else related to postpartum matters following infertility. Postpartum talk is also allowed in the daily chat, but we recognize that the needs may be different during pregnancy vs postpartum.

Our postpartum members have been welcoming to questions from pregnant members that are preparing for postpartum, but please keep in mind that the space was not created with that sole intention.

Please keep in mind that r/IFParents also exists for those moving in to the season after their childbirth experience.

As a rule, please do not post pregnancy announcements in this thread as some members may be sensitive to these. Announcements should be made in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/12/06
07:00 UTC

2

Friday Cautious Intros and First Trimester Questions

Friday Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns Thread

Please review our WIKI for commonly asked questions or references. If you have questions about early bleeding/SCH, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms this thread is for you

This thread serves as a transitional space for those newly or early confirmed pregnant following infertility. We understand that many folks feel cautious, uncertain, and even alarmed in this early phase when the process to conceiving has been complicated and/or there have been previous losses. If you have not experienced infertility we recommend r/CautiousBB as an alternative.

This thread is the place for early introductions, first trimester questions, and finding others in the same mind space. We encourage graduates and others further along to respond compassionately to your questions and concerns.

33 Comments
2024/12/06
07:00 UTC

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Thursday Thrills: Decorating?

Hello all,

Whether you have decorations up November 1st or December 1st, we can all agree it's decorations season proper.

This week's prompt is: What are some of your favourite decorations? Do you do a new theme every couple years or do you have sentimental decorations you stand by? Are you fully decorated or still getting things done up?

39 Comments
2024/12/05
16:47 UTC

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Thursday Toddler Talk

This thread is a place for parents of IFBabies past the postpartum phase to chat, share updates & commiserate on their toddler(s.) Members who aren’t to the toddler phase yet or are still pregnant are totally welcome to participate, but some may find this thread triggering and need to scroll past. If your post is more about pregnancy than toddlers, please move your post to our daily chat thread and please provide CW for discussions of current pregnancy.

10 Comments
2024/12/05
07:00 UTC

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Weekly One and Done Thread

This thread is for members to discuss being or considering One Living Child and Done (OLAD), whether by choice or not by choice. Being OLAD (whether by choice or not by choice) can bring about a lot of complicated feelings and we want this to be a safe space to discuss them. If it becomes apparent we need separate spaces for different variations of OLAD, we can add separate threads but we are going to try one to start with.

0 Comments
2024/12/05
07:00 UTC

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Thursday Daily Chat Thread

Thursday Daily Chat Thread

This thread is where the bulk of the daily conversation, updates, questions, and concerns regarding pregnancy and postpartum following infertility occurs.

If you are newly pregnant and still in the first trimester we encourage you to check out the daily "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns". We also encourage you to take a look at our WIKI for answers to common questions and early concerns. Questions around early bleeding, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms are most appropriate in the "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns".

Postpartum discussion is allowed in the Chat thread, but we also have a dedicated daily Postpartum thread for those that feel more comfortable in a dedicated space.

26 Comments
2024/12/05
07:00 UTC

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Thursday Postpartum Thread

Thursday Postpartum Thread

We understand that infertility and its effects don't go away once you have a child. This thread is a dedicated space for questions, comments, venting, and anything else related to postpartum matters following infertility. Postpartum talk is also allowed in the daily chat, but we recognize that the needs may be different during pregnancy vs postpartum.

Our postpartum members have been welcoming to questions from pregnant members that are preparing for postpartum, but please keep in mind that the space was not created with that sole intention.

Please keep in mind that r/IFParents also exists for those moving in to the season after their childbirth experience.

As a rule, please do not post pregnancy announcements in this thread as some members may be sensitive to these. Announcements should be made in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Thanks!

24 Comments
2024/12/05
07:00 UTC

3

Thursday Cautious Intros and First Trimester Questions

Thursday Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns Thread

If you have questions about early bleeding/SCH, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms this thread is for you.

This thread serves as a transitional space for those newly or early confirmed pregnant following infertility. We understand that many folks feel cautious, uncertain, and even alarmed in this early phase when the process to conceiving has been complicated and/or there have been previous losses. If you have not experienced infertility we recommend r/CautiousBB as an alternative.

This thread is the place for early introductions, first trimester questions, and finding others in the same mind space. We encourage graduates and others further along to respond compassionately to your questions and concerns, but please also consider reviewing our WIKI for commonly asked questions or references.

64 Comments
2024/12/05
07:00 UTC

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Weekly Child Preparation Thread

Preparing for your impending child following infertility can look a little different. Some won't feel comfortable preparing early and some will take their science-focused approach in to consideration as they prepare. When you are comfortable preparing, you can use this thread to discuss topics such as car seats, safe sleep, parenting books, nursery choices, etc. Please also consider our daily postpartum thread if you have questions or are looking for perspectives from those on the other side.

8 Comments
2024/12/04
11:00 UTC

5

Wednesday Toddler Talk

This thread is a place for parents of IFBabies past the postpartum phase to chat, share updates & commiserate on their toddler(s.) Members who aren’t to the toddler phase yet or are still pregnant are totally welcome to participate, but some may find this thread triggering and need to scroll past. If your post is more about pregnancy than toddlers, please move your post to our daily chat thread and please provide CW for discussions of current pregnancy.

30 Comments
2024/12/04
07:00 UTC

3

Trying Again (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Please use this space to discuss your journey to conceive (again) or thinking about trying again.

To protect those still in the thick of treatment, please post positive results in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Mentions of chemical pregnancies, loss, etc. are okay here. Also please refrain from discussions about testing/testing with cycle buddies unless you have a confirmed negative. We have a thread for positive test discussion (Cautious Intros). Mentions of egg retrieval results are ok to discuss in this thread however please include TW in post.

**If you are trying for a 3rd+ living child, please add a content warning to your discussion. Many here are trying for a second and also potentially dealing with the reality of being one living and done.

40 Comments
2024/12/04
07:00 UTC

3

Wednesday Postpartum Thread

Wednesday Postpartum Thread

We understand that infertility and its effects don't go away once you have a child. This thread is a dedicated space for questions, comments, venting, and anything else related to postpartum matters following infertility. Postpartum talk is also allowed in the daily chat, but we recognize that the needs may be different during pregnancy vs postpartum.

Our postpartum members have been welcoming to questions from pregnant members that are preparing for postpartum, but please keep in mind that the space was not created with that sole intention.

Please keep in mind that r/IFParents also exists for those moving in to the season after their childbirth experience.

As a rule, please do not post pregnancy announcements in this thread as some members may be sensitive to these. Announcements should be made in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/12/04
07:00 UTC

3

Wednesday Daily Chat

This thread is where the bulk of the daily conversation, updates, questions, and concerns regarding pregnancy and postpartum following infertility occurs.

If you are newly pregnant and still in the first trimester we encourage you to check out the daily "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns". We also encourage you to take a look at our WIKI for answers to common questions and early concerns. Questions around early bleeding, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms are most appropriate in the "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns".

Postpartum discussion is allowed in the Chat thread, but we also have a dedicated daily Postpartum thread for those that feel more comfortable in a dedicated space.

37 Comments
2024/12/04
07:00 UTC

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Wednesday Cautious Intros and First Trimester Questions

Wednesday Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns Thread

If you have questions about early bleeding/SCH, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms this thread is for you.

This thread serves as a transitional space for those newly or early confirmed pregnant following infertility. We understand that many folks feel cautious, uncertain, and even alarmed in this early phase when the process to conceiving has been complicated and/or there have been previous losses. If you have not experienced infertility we recommend r/CautiousBB as an alternative.

This thread is the place for early introductions, first trimester questions, and finding others in the same mind space. We encourage graduates and others further along to respond compassionately to your questions and concerns, but please also consider reviewing our WIKI for commonly asked questions or references.

25 Comments
2024/12/04
07:00 UTC

4

Tuesday Toddler Talk

This thread is a place for parents of IFBabies past the postpartum phase to chat, share updates & commiserate on their toddler(s.) Members who aren’t to the toddler phase yet or are still pregnant are totally welcome to participate, but some may find this thread triggering and need to scroll past. If your post is more about pregnancy than toddlers, please move your post to our daily chat thread and please provide CW for discussions of current pregnancy.

47 Comments
2024/12/03
07:01 UTC

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Tuesday Postpartum Thread

Tuesday Postpartum Thread

We understand that infertility and its effects don't go away once you have a child. This thread is a dedicated space for questions, comments, venting, and anything else related to postpartum matters following infertility. Postpartum talk is also allowed in the daily chat, but we recognize that the needs may be different during pregnancy vs postpartum.

Our postpartum members have been welcoming to questions from pregnant members that are preparing for postpartum, but please keep in mind that the space was not created with that sole intention.

Please keep in mind that r/IFParents also exists for those moving in to the season after their childbirth experience.

As a rule, please do not post pregnancy announcements in this thread as some members may be sensitive to these. Announcements should be made in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Thanks!

14 Comments
2024/12/03
07:00 UTC

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Tuesday Daily Chat

This thread is where the bulk of the daily conversation, updates, questions, and concerns regarding pregnancy and postpartum following infertility occurs.

If you are newly pregnant and still in the first trimester we encourage you to check out the daily "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns". We also encourage you to take a look at our WIKI for answers to common questions and early concerns. Questions around early bleeding, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms are most appropriate in the "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns".

Postpartum discussion is allowed in the chat thread, but in the form of a mini birth announcement only. We ask that members post ongoing postpartum dialogue in our dedicated postpartum thread. All submitted standalone birth announcements are caught by our auto-filter then reviewed by our mod team.

27 Comments
2024/12/03
07:00 UTC

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Tuesday Cautious Intros and First Trimester Questions

Tuesday Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns Thread

This thread serves as a transitional space for those newly or early confirmed pregnant following infertility. We understand that many folks feel cautious, uncertain, and even alarmed in this early phase when the process to conceiving has been complicated and/or there have been previous losses.

This thread is the place for early introductions, first trimester questions, and finding others in the same mind space. We encourage graduates and others further along to respond compassionately to your questions and concerns, but please also consider reviewing our WIKI for commonly asked questions or references.

46 Comments
2024/12/03
07:00 UTC

7

Monday Toddler Talk

This thread is a place for parents of IFBabies past the postpartum phase to chat, share updates & commiserate on their toddler(s.) Members who aren’t to the toddler phase yet or are still pregnant are totally welcome to participate, but some may find this thread triggering and need to scroll past. If your post is more about pregnancy than toddlers, please move your post to our daily chat thread and please provide CW for discussions of current pregnancy.

32 Comments
2024/12/02
07:01 UTC

3

Trying Again (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Please use this space to discuss your journey to conceive (again) or thinking about trying again.

To protect those still in the thick of treatment, please post positive results in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Mentions of chemical pregnancies, loss, etc. are okay here. Also please refrain from discussions about testing/testing with cycle buddies unless you have a confirmed negative. We have a thread for positive test discussion (Cautious Intros). Mentions of egg retrieval results are ok to discuss in this thread however please include TW in post.

*If you are trying for a 3rd+ living child, please add a content warning to your discussion. Many here are trying for a second and also potentially dealing with the reality of being one living and done.

41 Comments
2024/12/02
07:01 UTC

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Weekly Gear Giveaway/Swap

The thing about babies is that they grow FAST! They outgrow clothes, gear, and other supplies in the blink of an eye.

We've had some requests to have a weekly giveaway/gear thread to allow our members to share gear. This is a space to accommodate this sharing, but all sharing/swapping must be facilitated by members. Shipping, meetups, coordination should happen between interested parties. Just as a disclaimer, there is a risk to sharing personal information online so please be aware of these risks and make sure you are comfortable doing this. It helps if you've interacted with a sub member in the past and are familiar with the person but this is not a guarantee of safety.

We ask that money not be exchanged here as this is not an e-commerce platform. Please work out shipping costs (if applicable) between you and the other person. It's best to keep information in DMs once you've decided on a swap or give-away.

0 Comments
2024/12/02
07:00 UTC

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Monday Postpartum Thread

Monday Postpartum Thread

We understand that infertility and its effects don't go away once you have a child. This thread is a dedicated space for questions, comments, venting, and anything else related to postpartum matters following infertility. Postpartum talk is also allowed in the daily chat, but we recognize that the needs may be different during pregnancy vs postpartum.

Our postpartum members have been welcoming to questions from pregnant members that are preparing for postpartum, but please keep in mind that the space was not created with that sole intention.

Please keep in mind that r/IFParents also exists for those moving in to the season after their childbirth experience.

As a rule, please do not post pregnancy announcements in this thread as some members may be sensitive to these. Announcements should be made in the Cautious Intros/First Trimester thread. Thanks!

17 Comments
2024/12/02
07:00 UTC

3

Monday Daily Chat

This thread is where the bulk of the daily conversation, updates, questions, and concerns regarding pregnancy and postpartum following infertility occurs.

If you are newly pregnant and still in the first trimester we encourage you to check out the daily "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns". We also encourage you to take a look at our WIKI for answers to common questions and early concerns. Questions around early bleeding, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms are most appropriate in the "Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns".

Postpartum discussion is allowed in the Chat thread, but we also have a dedicated daily Postpartum thread for those that feel more comfortable in a dedicated space.

42 Comments
2024/12/02
07:00 UTC

3

Monday Cautious Intros and First Trimester Questions

Monday Cautious Intros & First Trimester Questions/Concerns Thread

If you have questions about early bleeding/SCH, HCG/beta values, early gestational measurements, or early pregnancy symptoms this thread is for you.

This thread serves as a transitional space for those newly or early confirmed pregnant following infertility. We understand that many folks feel cautious, uncertain, and even alarmed in this early phase when the process to conceiving has been complicated and/or there have been previous losses. If you have not experienced infertility we recommend r/CautiousBB as an alternative.

This thread is the place for early introductions, first trimester questions, and finding others in the same mind space. We encourage graduates and others further along to respond compassionately to your questions and concerns, but please also consider reviewing our WIKI for commonly asked questions or references.

53 Comments
2024/12/02
07:00 UTC

7

Sunday Toddler Talk

This thread is a place for parents of IFBabies past the postpartum phase to chat, share updates & commiserate on their toddler(s.) Members who aren’t to the toddler phase yet or are still pregnant are totally welcome to participate, but some may find this thread triggering and need to scroll past. If your post is more about pregnancy than toddlers, please move your post to our daily chat thread and please provide CW for discussions of current pregnancy.

9 Comments
2024/12/01
07:01 UTC

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