Why you should let yourself feel hopeful during the two-week-wait and early pregnancy.

[@alyhaggerty]

This is amazing thank you! 🙌🏼 My husband and I have been trying for a year we’re young and tests are all normal so every month when I have negative tests and my period comes it made me feel so small and weak. This month I’ve got a new mentality on TTC and I’m trusting it will happen! I’m sticking with the mantra “if you believe it won’t happen, it won’t happen”. My husband is more guarded and is still hesitant to get excited but I’m just focusing on myself and allowing myself to get excited for this journey! ❤️✨🙌🏼 Baby dust to everyone ❤️✨🙌🏼

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad you’ve found a way to feel positive. Sending you love and hope 🙏🏻💜

[@EveLyn-iw7tm]

I went through my second miscarriage last month and despite being heartbroken about the loss I do feel hopeful. Thanks for your words, felt good to hear.

[@BettinaRae]

I am so sorry for your losses Eve. Sending you love and hope for healing.

[@Brea890]

I needed this!! 😭 After experiencing 2 chemical pregnancies and now currently in my TWW, I was seriously asking myself if I should even be excited if I get a positive test. Thank you for sharing, you got me crying over here 😭

[@BettinaRae]

I'm glad that this video helped. Sending you love and hope.

[@tinabaptiste5549]

Thank you!! This is really going to help me. I am going through my second IVF procedure next week. The first one was not successful, so I have struggled with feeling hopeful and giving myself grace. I have never had a positive test. I am claiming that this will be my month! my year! my baby! I have been watching your videos and trying to do my yoga practice in the morning before work. Thank you for your kind words!

[@BettinaRae]

Sending you love and hope as you head towards round 2. 🙏🏻💜✨

[@poparound]

Thank​ you​ so much for sharing your experiences. I haven't​ allowed myself to hope because of my age, severe endometriosis, ovarian cysts, etc. And now I haven't​ felt the connection with the embryo​ that was transferred into my uterus 9 days ago. Even though all I wanted was to have a baby and for this (my first IVF treatment)​ to work. Watching your video made me feel that I should​n't​ miss this exciting moment and maybe I'll start connect​ing with my embryo and give it a little more hope, have a little more appreciation to the hopefully implanted and growing little embryo. Thank​ you!

[@BettinaRae]

It’s okay to feel a little disconnected in these early stages. Trust that your connection will grow, but also that it’s safe to lean in. Enjoy this experience here and now. And congratulations!! 💜

[@Aethuviel]

How is it going? 🙂

[@poparound]

​@@Aethuviel failed three times now. Heading to a different route. Thanks for asking.

[@nazh9663]

I think most women can relate to you especially holding back protecting your heart from the disappointment that might occur. Similarly seeing a positive LH and even feeling pregnancy symptoms to b followed by a period month and month creates so much anxiety. You become scared of hoping. My focus was only on which foods to eat and what not to eat I forgot to connect with my body. Thank you

[@BettinaRae]

I hope you're able to connect with your body again now. Sending love.

[@raechelewhite7788]

I didn’t even realize I needed this, but I did. Thank you for validating the feeling of longing for a baby and being in the tww over and over again. It is a different kind of suffering, but it’s still painful. I really appreciate how you understand. And yes, you have helped more than just one person, I’m sure, and you have definitely helped me. I’ve been doing your yoga videos almost every day for months!

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad to hear this helped Raechele. Thanks for practising with me! 🙏🏻💜

[@sreemoyeebasu]

This feels like you read my mind and are speaking directly to me. Thank you so much!

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad to hear this. Sending you love and hope.

[@sophiej6068]

Same here!!! Had my First IUI yesterday and this was so perfectly timed thank you thank you thank you

[@mikeypowell191]

This is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you so much for this and for being so open about your story; it has helped me feel less alone since my miscarriage. I think I'll be adding this to my daily listening for a while.

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad to hear that I have helped you feel less alone. Sending you love and hope.

[@aprilk569]

I've been having this debate with myself for months, and this just makes *sense*. Thank you so much for your vulnerability and strength in sharing 💙

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad to hear it resonated with you.

[@lucybainbridge2922]

I am in the two week wait and this is what I needed!

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad to hear this has been helpful for you 🙏🏻💜

[@veganhalfdozen]

I have gotten so much from your videos so far. I really appreciate you being vulnerable about having some spotting. I'm 13w and a few days and had light spotting last night, calling the OB tomorrow. The anxiety is so real, and I am just trying not to expect the worst. This practice really helped today.

[@BettinaRae]

I’m so glad to hear that my work has been helpful for you. Sending you love and hope for a positive outcome. 🙏🏻💜

[@veganhalfdozen]

@@BettinaRae thank you, all is well! 🤗

[@lacey_jordan]

Thank you so much for your guidance. I started following you after 6 months of trying and struggling. At ten months of trying we were blessed with a positive result however at six weeks we lost our baby. Having your channel while I navigate through all these stages and emotions has truly been such a gift. I don’t know how I would have done this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@BettinaRae]

I’m so sorry for your loss Lacey. Though I am glad I’ve been able to offer some peace throughout your journey. Sending you love and hope 🙏🏻💜

[@sugarsoul831]

Thank you so much Bettina. Your videos are helping me so much on this journey

[@BettinaRae]

Glad to hear this.

[@mayela4555]

Thanks again Bettina for this video. I just got my period after an embryo transfert and a whole process about 2 months long, I choose hope (without over exitement) and even tho I feel like sxxt right now, at least i lived 10 happy days (tww in ivf are shorter), so well...i guess that is the wisest choice. The thing is that stress wold not for sure have made things better. Bisous 😘

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had a negative result. Sending you love and hope 💜

[@singingdustproductions]

Thank you for this...i just experienced a 2nd chemical pregnancy and we are actively TTC. I lost the first at 5 weeks and we were so happy and hopeful leading up to the devastation. The second we both were kinda hopeful but mostly unconnected to it. It didnt hurt as bad as the first loss but it still damaged our spirits. I had decided during my second pregnancy that i would just enjoy and connect with my baby for however long it was to be with me. And in a way, it helped me with the loss. Im currently in my TWW and im driving myself crazy with what ifs. "What if im not pregnant " "what if i am and i lose this one too?" "What if i am and i dont?" Im trying to decide on a date to test so i dont get a false negative or a false hope positive...this time around is harder because we werent even trying to get pregnant at first, but now that it has happened twice, i really want a baby. So the stress is really getting to me now. Sorry for rambling, i just had to vent.

[@BettinaRae]

Vent away! I understand and have had all of those thoughts too. Sending you love and hope 🙏🏻💜

[@singingdustproductions]

Huge update!! I just got my first, solid BFP yesterday!! 🎉 Now I just need to let go and fully connect so I can love and enjoy this no matter what happens. I have high hopes, though, considering how strong the test result was. 😊❤

[@BettinaRae]

@@singingdustproductions congratulations!!!!!

[@thekundalinicoach]

thank you SO much this is excellent - so helpful.

[@BettinaRae]

I’m so glad to hear this was helpful 🙏🏻💜

[@brendabenitez7359]

Wow this is exact what I’m going through on my third pregnancy’s. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I’m taking a break now after 3 losses. I feel so discouraged, anxious and worried to keep trying and tired

[@BettinaRae]

I’m so sorry for your losses. Sending you love and hope.

[@TheLavenderLifestyle]

I literally feel like this video was sent to me. I opened KZbin to look up “two week wait symptoms” and “implantation symptoms” because I felt like I was going crazy with hope and that I should slow down in case it turns out I’m not pregnant, and this video was the first one on my feed. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for the reassurance that it’s GOOD to be hopeful, and my hope is not jinxing anything 🩷

[@BettinaRae]

I’m so glad you found me. Sending you love and hope 🙏🏻💜

[@shiranshveka]

Thank you, it is exactly what I needed to hear today. Your guidance is a major part of my journey in the last couple of months. Two weeks ago I went through our first round of egg collection and transfer. My TWW were full of ups and downs. One day hopeful and the next day I got scared that I wish too much and turned all hesitant. A battle in my mind about how I want to feel about the whole thing, which approach to take? Last night my HCG test results came back negative. I feel sad, this video is a good reminder to go back to work, filling my heart with positive thinking and hopeful feelings. Going back on my journey with the feeling that IT WILL WORK. Thank you, for all your work.

[@BettinaRae]

I’m sorry that you got a negative result. Be kind to yourself as you find your way back to hopeful. Sending you love and hope. 🙏🏻💜

[@zoelove9739]

Thank you for sharing your story . I can learn, and I can get into a better peace, I can get pregnant and soon can meet my baby too.🙏

[@BettinaRae]

Sending you love Zoe 🙏🏻💜

[@Lilfishies890]

Thank you. I needed that today. Glad I found your channel.

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad you found me too. 💜

[@JoyVox9]

Thank you for your words 😘

[@BettinaRae]

You’re so welcome 🙏🏻💜

[@Coffee24733]

Thank you. Needed this today.

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad it was what you needed 🙏🏻💜

[@adriana3598]

thats very helpful , thank you ❤️

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome.

[@debora_thecaravanofyah6616]

Thank you! What I needed to hear 🙏🏽

[@BettinaRae]

Sending you love Debora 🙏🏻💜

[@JenniferLon]

Thanks for this video. I like this reframing...because the pain is crap anyway..may as well connect to the baby. Where can I find your video on the happy list you mention?

[@BettinaRae]

Glad this perspective resonated with you Jennifer. Here is the original post about my happy list www.bettinarae.com/watering-the-flowers-20-happy-things/.

[@laurenxashleyx11]

Thank you so much for this ❤

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome Lauren 🙏🏻💜

[@drrush3421]

Hello

[@BettinaRae]

Hello 👋🏻

[@michelleloadsman1679]

🥰😘✨🤍

[@BettinaRae]

🙏🏻💜✨