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Ariana's avatar

Thank you for your vulnerability and bringing us along on your fertility journey 💜 sending love and positive test vibes if you choose to go through it again

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you so much! 💜

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Allison McNearney's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

💜💜💜

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Rachel Bennett's avatar

I can relaaaaate. Obviously it was quite a journey with IVF the first time, and I’m already one canceled (for sickness) and two failed transfers in for this round and considering hanging up the towel! But I feel more equipped and less devastated this time around, too. Sending love and sticky vibes (and glad COVID didn’t kick your butt too hard!).

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Ahh, I didn't know you were on to the next one (Swizz Beatz voice) as well. Sending you all the love & sticky vibes as well!! 🫶🏾

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Amanda Miller Littlejohn's avatar

I’m so sorry about the pregnancy test, L’Oreal. And COVID during a retreat? The worst! But your storytelling is beautiful and riveting. So loving your newsletter and I can’t wait for the memoir.

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you so much, friend, I appreciate you! 💜

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Nancy Reddy's avatar

so sorry to hear about the pregnancy test. I hope you're recovering well from covid. I love seeing all the ways you're putting yourself out there--applying for the Torch retreat (they're so great!!! I did a reading with Amanda Johnston in Austin a few years ago and wow is she a force) and hosting that workshop about starting a newsletter.

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you, thank you. Life may knock me down, but it can't keep me down! REALLY hoping I get accepted into the Torch Retreat this time around, it sounds soooo amazing!

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Nancy Reddy's avatar

🤞🤞🤞

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The Midst's avatar

Ugh, sorry about COVID!

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Ugh, thanks! 😩

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Anna Maltby's avatar

I love you, and I am still so in awe about how beautifully you weathered the shit storm of last week. You truly made the most of it and didn’t let disappointment and loneliness take over, no matter how hard they tried. I’m still pissed off at Covid for robbing me of my L’Oreal sleepovers and late night hangs, but so grateful I got to spend at least a little time with you and be part of such a transformative experience together. Thank you for nudging me to go, and let’s please have a re-do soon — you deserve all the good things (and the right tests negative and positive!).

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

I love you, friend! Thank you for caring for me and for providing top-notch room delivery. And yes, a COVID-free do-over is a MUST! Appreciate you always 🥰

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AdeOla Fadumiye's avatar

Oh dear! How is your heart? I hope you’re fully recovered from Covid—though I realize now, as I type, that I saw you after this post went live. Clearly, you got the best of Covid; it didn’t get the best of you.

Sending you and family so much love and warmth as you contemplate your next steps

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