Dory, Best of luck

[samandaw1]

Rachel,

I just wanted you to know how wonderful you appear to be. I have been a member of this website for the past month and every day when I check it there is an encouraging word/post from you despite all of what you are going through.

I have been following your posts and actually cried when I got your BFN. I wanted to so badly for you and I imagine for many other people. I know you have one more shot at it and I wish you the best of luck. The only thing I can say is MUST be your turn. I get superstitious when it comes to babies. I just feel that when it is right it is right because too much can go wrong when all things do not line up.

I read that after your next attempt (which I do feel success) you may start the adoption process. I have a brother who is adopted and have always wanted to do that myself. I think a mother is a mother is a mother. You are just waiting for your child.

Best of luck to you and your DH. Enjoy the states and let us know if there is anything we can do.

Sincerely,

Sam

[Macca8]

Sam, I second that....

Rachel, it's your turn to be supported now and we all will. Best of luck honey.

Lisa XXX

[Lis]

Rachel

I just read of your BFN .... And I am so sorry. I third what has been written about you, since I joined the Aug buds you have been there supporting everyone every step of the wayincluding me. You truley are a gem.

I am soo keeping everything crossed for your next attempt.

As you said to me, keep your chin up xxxxxxxx

[Jackie A.]

Hi Rachel:

I fourth everything said above....and more......

I see that I'm not the only one you have touched here

Good luck and please know that we are all praying for you and I really think this time it will work for you

Thank you for being you!

[amy]

I could not agree more. You are the reason I posted in the first place. Your comraderie is amazing. I don't know you, but I feel like I am very lucky to have had this contact with you. I hope your family and your DH recognize just how special you are. In this day and age, it is so rare to find a person so caring. I truly appreciate it. Thank you again for all your unfaltered support. You are truly special.

Sincerely,
Amy

[gbnut]

I agree with everyone and you all made me cry.

Rachel you have been extremely supportive to all of us and that means a lot to us.

I am wishing you all the luck in the world in what you decide to do. You have so much courage and wisdom and have been such an inspiration to us all.

Susan x

[samandaw1]

I hope she reads this so she knows she is so supported

[Dory's Better Half]

I could not agree more. You are the reason I posted in the first place. Your comraderie is amazing. I don't know you, but I feel like I am very lucky to have had this contact with you. I hope your family and your DH recognize just how special you are. In this day and age, it is so rare to find a person so caring. I truly appreciate it. Thank you again for all your unfaltered support. You are truly special.

Ladies (and any guys who might be reading),

As Dory's Better Half (yes, its true ), I thought I had to come on here and see what all the fuss was about, and just what my darling Dory was spending all her time doing on her computer. Now I know - despite all of her (or should it be 'our') problems, she is on here supporting and encouraging everybody else going through similar issues as us.

I'll tell you guys something - I have never had the pleasure of meeting anyone as caring, compassionate & generous as my darling Dory. What she has done here is truly in her character - think of others before thinking of yourself. That said, I've never known anyone quite so determined, bloody-minded and passionate about becoming a mother either. Quite how she copes with all the failures, let downs and knock backs is quite unbelievable - thankfully you ladies (and guys) on this forum are as much help, support and encouragement to her as she is to you. I try to be her rock, but more often than not I'm no better than a soggy wet tissue.

It's interesting somebody raises the issue of family support. I guess its difficult seeing as we're 4500 miles away from home, but I've really got the impression from our family, on both sides, over the past 12 months that they truly do not comprehend what we are going through. I guess its something you don't understand until it affects you personally, but certainly up to now our family support has been pretty lame. Thankfully, this is where you guys come in; I can't speak for Dory (God forbid if I ever did), but some of you folks can almost be considered family the way she speaks of you. I would just like to thank you all for the wonderful and compassionate support you have offered to Dory.

I'd love to say more, but I'd best get back to work - I could ramble on for hours extolling Dory's virtues. Reading this thread and typing this message has just brought another tear to my eye. Once again, thank you all!

Mark (Dory's DH)

[Smita]

All I can say is Dory, you and your dh so deserve each other- such a wonderful , loving ,supportive couple!
Go Dory., everyone is rooting for you!

smita

[Dory]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ladies, and my darling Mark, i don't know what to say, you have me in tears and complete shock.

You are all so kind and so very supportive, you are like a second family to me. As Mark said our family doesn't even comprehend what we are ALL going through and to be honest don't really care.
When i found this site, it was a dream come true, (well part of one) then i get to know you all and realise that we are all in the same boat and all going through such a difficult time, some more than others, but we have all stuck together and having you all in my life to help me through all of this heartache and pain has been the most wonderful gift. So the least i can do, is to support you all as much as i can, and help you, as you have all helped me.

I have been through a lot and feel that this has made me a stronger person, and i think it has given me the ability to be there for anyone who needs a shoulder to cry on or someone to yell at.

I must admit that i do get down and even jealous when everyone else around me is getting pregnant, after all i am only human, but don't get me wrong i am so over joyed for them all and wouldn't wish it any other way.... Well apart from maybe me getting a bit of luck in the not to distant future.

Thank you all so much for your kind and caring thoughts, you are such good friends and "family"......

Wishing you all, all the luck in the world for your futures, whatever path you are taking.......

Oh and Mark,
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, YOU ARE THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME AND I DON'T MIND EVERYONE KNOWING THAT... You may even get lucky tonight...hehehehe.

Sorry if you need buckets now...

Thank you again
HUGS
Rachel OXO

[Lis]

Dory and Dory's better half (aka Rachel and Mark) you have me almost in tears!! Reaching for the tissues not the bucket. You two are truely wonderful and Better half, how fantastic of you to sign up and come on here!! Please feel free to chat to us ladies anytime. We are here for you too even if there aren't many blokes! we are good listeners.

I wish you both all the luck in the world. Its so nice that you both feel that we are like family on here. On here is the only time I can shout my mouth off, or moan, or whatever and I'm sure you feel that way too. Its a great place when you're down or when you;re havin a good day.

We are with you every step of the way.

Love and hugs xxx

[PebblesUK]

Silly hormones I'm crying my eyes out reading this!

Rachel and Mark, you know how I feel I've put it on other threads but just wishing you every success for whatever path you go down. Rachel you are so strong and it's wonderful to see such a supportive dh. You are both so very lucky to have each other. You both sound like truely wonderful people.

We are all here for each other for the bad times and also the joyous times. And for you two the joyous one is just round the corner....

Wishing you all the luck in the world

Jo
xxxxxxx

[Dory]

Thank you all so very much for your kind thoughts, words and well wishes.
You are an amazing and couragous group of ladies and gents, you are all going through hell and deserve a lot better.
You all hold this site together with all the love and support you give.
I would have never made it through the last year or so, of IVF without you guys....
How we all manage to stay sane and composed is a miracle, and i put it down to, love, support, kindness, open hearts and the positve attitude we all give each other.

We are one big family, and i'm so very previledged to be a part of it.

Good luck to you all
Rachel OXO

[Jovigal]

Rachel & Mark, you guys sound like a wonderful couple. You can tell where you get your stregnth, from each other. Don't give up guys, your day is coming soon. I wish you the best.

Lynn