ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A BABY

Traci · Post by **Traci** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 7:14 pm

ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A BABY So, where was Father Christmas when we sent our note to him? On special air mail paper, cloudy blue and thin We're sure we put the postage on, we're sure it must be there Our short but hopeful letter, which held our Christmas prayer We only have one wish this year, Same as the year before This time he'll get our letter, It's our turn now, we're sure A child to hold and love so much to welcome to our home To bring our lives some joy once more a child that is our own So we wish you merry Christmas and a really great New Year But sadness will be in our hearts until our child is here

rachel r · Post by **rachel r** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 7:17 pm

That's so lovely, its made me cry. Love Rachel

BelB · Post by **BelB** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 7:56 pm

Trace, That's really beautiful, christmas is a tough time through all of this isn't it?, the best advice I read on this topic (and it seems to be a common experience, so there is lots of it out there), is to enjoy christmas as a couple, enjoy each other and celebrate your relationship and avoid early morning church services (lots of children and emotionally stirring happenings). You guys will have a wonderful christmas Traci. Belinda

vickib · Post by **vickib** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 8:49 pm

Hi Traci My DH & I have just read your poem and found it very moving. Love Vicki B XX

beckym · Post by **beckym** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 10:21 pm

Traci made me cry to. I second bel's advice re avoiding church services at this time of year SPECIFICALLY XMAS CAROL CONCERTS!! I have always loved carol concerts but I made the mistake last year of going to a carol concert in our local church shortly after we found out that we would need to have IVF to have a child. Dh and I sat down and then this couple came and sat down in the row in front of us with 2 twin boys (around 3 - real sweeties) and 2 more new-born babies in carry-cots. I burst into tears about mid-way through the second carol - it was so embarassing, cos the little kids couldn't understand why I was crying. I felt like someone up there was trying to really rub it in my face. That we weren't allowed any and she had 4!! Managed to calm down afterwards by justifying to myself that 2 sets of twins probably meant that they were IVF so felt a lot better but am not putting myself through it again this year (unless I get a positive that is!! wouldn't that be amazing?) beckym xxx

Jo Locker · Post by **Jo Locker** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:40 am

Christmas and Holidays, Christmas and Holidays ..... those are the times that year after year it came home to me. The Christmas B4 we started the treatment was the worst - I was really upset at work when all the girls were talking about their children. We are some way, god willing, towards our miracle at the moment but feel deeply for those still waiting, it's awful but a time when I always made myself reflect upon the great family me and DH have, what else can you do, its hard. Traci tha poem was lovely. Best of luck to everyone on treatment at the moment. Love, Jo. xxxx

fiona_lk · Post by **fiona_lk** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:04 am

Hi Traci and everyone, Your poem strikes so many heart cords - I, like Jo, still remember too well the feelings IF brings before being blessed with that positive and it hurts to see so many good friends still going through it. However, I just wanted to remind everyone of the Christmas Miracle club last year - with so many of us having such a low chance of conceiving naturally I still find it amazing that 6 (if I remember rightly) of us did just that. I know that some of us including myself, didn't quite make it, but others will be holding their baby as you read. So wanted to add - PLEASE PLEASE try to relax and have a bit of fun trying over Christmas because, well, you just never know -I know Les and I certainly didn't and I doubt the other 5 did either. The very best of luck to everyone with treatment, BMS or whatever stage you are at. Lots of Love Fiona xxx

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