work week vlog | back to corporate life, last injections, navigating codependency

welcome back to another vlog ❤️ I've been adjusting back to corporate life the last week and a half & have been finding it a bit intimidating but very comfortingly familiar ~ it's good to be back in my old routine & finding work-life peace and balance albeit a bit stressful :) anyways, I'm back navigating many of my adulthood realities again but happy to be sharing it with you all ~
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[@sarahpan]

thank you everyone for all the support on the last video ❤️ I haven't gotten a chance to respond to everyone's messages yet but I've been reading all of them & have been feeling so grateful for everyone in this community 🥺 as of last week, I've been back at work and have been a bit busy readjusting to work life again (however, doing much better than before I took my break and have found a lot more peace in life) here's a vlog documenting my first week back & all the small changes that have been going on 🫶 I hope everyone's having a great week so far ~

[@hannahlim5155]

it’s so interesting seeing someone go through ivf and document the process! I’m an IVF baby and it’s so cool to see what my parents had to go through for me to be born. I’m sure your videos are really informative for people who are considering ivf too

[@danizalovee]

It is common to be codependent with your partner, especially in a long term relationship and living together. You have spent the most time together so whenever your partner leaves, it feels foreign and something is missing. And vice versa. It is difficult for the first few days but it gets better. ❤

[@peaceandcupcakes]

Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability, Sarah! I am so glad that your IVF journey was a smooth one and I am hoping that the egg retrieval was successful. ❤

[@JenniferNguyen-xr6io]

Sarah, I just want to say that your videos and your podcast have literally been lifesavers to me lately...I have been going through such a hard time in life and can relate so much to all the things you've been going through and all the things you talk about on your podcast. thank you for making content and being such a vulnerable and honest creator! sending love 🫶🫶🫶

[@truelifeofsydney2998]

Honestly would love to learn more about ivf and your experience with it 😭

[@GoFindMaria]

As someone that is starting IVF next month for my egg retrieval I am SO impressed you gave yourself the shots! I am going to ask my husband and friends to do it. Love your videos!

[@EduardaVergueiro]

it's so nice to be watching this video and suddenly listening that bossa nova song as a brazillian

[@aplusalyssa]

5:54 I like to think moose is trying to comfort you back like when he was sick

[@bobbiflood8699]

Sarah, sending love your way. You’re so brave for documenting this. Love your content! 🎉🎉🎉

[@vanessa_mayonesa]

Loved your back to work outfit! The Tevas with socks, the jorts, the sweater vest 😍😍

[@kaylamatters]

I think I missed the video when you explained why you are doing an egg retrieval? If you don't feel like sharing that's also fine!

[@subtleamytraits]

Omg never been so early 😍 commenting bc I already know I’m going to love this before I even watch. Thanks for being an inspiration to me as a small creator!!

[@elieruck]

I feel what you're saying about being alone at home for the first time in a long time. My partner and I usually do everything together, apart from some hobbies, and he spent some time away on multiple vacations this summer, while I stayed at home, and it was the first time we were apart in a while. I was nervous about it at first, but it actually turned out to be a pretty relaxing time. Neither of us are big texters, so apart from regular phone calls we didn't talk all that much (might also be because we're both neurodivergent and struggle with object permanence lol). This whole experience sort of reminded me that I am okay on my own, and while I definitely prefer it when he's home, I am also just fine by myself, and even enjoyed the experience.

[@ankitasuman2978]

i like how james is constantly with her, supporting her and saying "you're doing great" also he is trying to keep her happy as in being funny. its a healthy relationship and I love that and as a selfish person I want that too haha. anyway can i ask you how much time does it take for you to go to office?

[@guilucasds]

Nice that you added some Brazilian music to the video :)

[@thereversepolarbear]

i remember the hormones from ivf made me feel dreadful, so I'm not surprised you were feeling so nervous and weird.

[@NopeNopeNopetyNope]

Sometimes I cut up carrots into almost matchsticks (but not that small) and then roast with EVOO and sea salt. They taste like sweet potato fries!

[@galletti87]

Sarah, this music is Bossa Nova? It's so cute heard portughese in your videos ♥ Thanks for share your life with us! God blessing you and you Best&Boyfriend ☺

[@tywallingford1540]

could you possibly do an entire video on your off journey? i understand if you don’t but it would be so healthful!

[@aprilespolon]

Btw may I ask why you’re getting IVF at an early age? Thank you!

[@hayleyjackson8073]

What keyboard do you use!? Also good luck on your IVF journey❤️ I can’t imagine what you and James are going through, but I’m sure it’s hard.

[@waggermama]

I think interdependent is a better way of putting it ❤ I’m glad you’ve finally finished your ivf jabs, that looked like no fun at all

[@sweaaron]

Sis its only been a couple weeks. I thought you meant like 3 months+ when you said sabbatical :D

[@LilySamir]

the nat geo part sent me 😂😂

[@jesuschacon7028]

thanks for subtitle, i learn english with that, i am also software developer !

[@laurencenliberte]

hey where your blue vest is from, its sooooo cute and the colour is marvelous!

[@bacwayo2450]

Mental health is so important and it’s kinda weird because it’s both being more talked about and more people are practicing effective ways to improve and maintain their mental health, and it’s also still something that’s kinda stigmatized. The stigmatization of mental health especially in work culture is still pretty prominent because we are still told to just bury our head in the sand and to look at the bigger picture because of the pay off at the end. I reject this notion of thinking because why should I just have to disregard how and what I’m feeling about whatever I’m currently experiencing because the only thing that matters is my output in my line of profession? We as people are dynamic in nature and it’s unfair to also have to constantly put ourselves and our mental health to the wayside in order to continue being a smaller cog in the much larger machine. I’m glad you got to take a couple weeks for a mental health break because we often get lost in the dealings of other people and things, that we forget to take care of ourselves.

[@Julia-ww1rl]

does anyone know where her jorts / denim capris are from??? they are so so cuteeee

[@Sleepytimecol]

I would like to know more about ivf

[@ac6852]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I was wondering if you would be open to blurring the area where you're injecting yourself? I saw the preview in your intro and got goosebumps because I had a terrible experience with the Dupixent self injection shots for my eczema. My first three shots were traumatizing. I decided on a whim that I would go on the medication after rejecting it months before because I'm scared of needles. However, I kept experiencing severe skin inflammation and was over it, so I went ahead with it and I had to get two initial pen shots in the stomach, one done by my nurse for demonstration and the other for when I have to do it myself biweekly. When she did it, it hurt so bad and when it was my turn, I freaked out beforehand and tried to calm myself by taking breaths and asking her to wait, but she said she had other patients and made me do it before I was ready and because I didn't press hard enough which made the medicine leak out, she pushed the pen into my stomach really hard and that traumatized me so much that for my third shot at home, I sat for hours crying before finally getting the courage to do it. When you talked about how unsettled you felt about injecting yourself in your stomach, I totally understood exactly what you meant. I have an emotional and physical reaction to when I think of it and see those types of things. It's insane, but we have to do what we have to do. :;-( I'm wishing you the best on your journey! I've heard about how hard the process is from my friend who Is trying to get pregnant via surrogate. So happy that you have James there to support you

[@WhataaBeAsT]

I eat junk whenever but have a rule to always pair with protein and fiber

[@Divyv520]

Hey sarah , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what do you think ?

[@AF2277S]

bro, don't do that in a comment section, do it in an email and you'll realise why no one responds because it's spam

[@naturallynobay5850]

I really don’t mean this in a mean way, and I really hope you don’t take it that way, but I feel like you doing IVF might be one of those moments you look back on as one of the craziest things you’ve done in a past relationship..