Hi all,
Jaye,
Where are you in your cycle right now? Are you still stimming? I haven't checked the other threads recently.
I also think it was great what you did with sending the card. At some point, I may have to do a similar sort of thing with my SIL....although she is already well aware of what I've gone through as my MIL has kept her posted. At the moment I'm just feeling like I never want to see her baby or have to be involved in any family function where they'll be. I just have this feeling I'd be bitchy towards her even though I know it's wrong and that I don't even want to set eyes on the baby. Basically, I'm just feeling like a complete witch about the whole thing....and I'm not a mean person. Really!
Paige/Alicia,
It must seem strange actually being on the other side of things now! I know that if I saw a pregnant woman and found out she had gone though IVF, I'd probably feel less envious/bitter. I know what a trial the whole thing was to go through and anyone who goes to those lengths certainly deserves to succeed. I'd also know that they would be totally understanding of my situation. I guess I get most irritated by those who just get pregnant so easily naturally .... you know those couples who have just always assumed it would come easily and then it does. They are usually the ones who are so quick to say stupid things to infertile couples like "just stop stressing out about it and it will happen", etc. They just have no idea what it's like to try every possible thing imaginable and still see -ives month after month (or should I say year after year?!).
Wendy,
I think you asked what classes I might take. Actually, I'm not looking to work on a degree or anything (already spent 6 years in college getting a MA in Psychology which I never used!). I was thinking more along the lines of painting or craft classes at the community college. I really just need some sort of hobby...besides working out!
Mia,
Are you still around? How are things? Haven't seen any posts from you for a long time.
Sand,
I know what you mean about needing a break but mine has extended a little too long at this point. It will be a year in April since my first try. I don't understand where the time went! I was really feeling ready to go for it this month if I could have. Meanwhile, it seems like DH's travel schedule is getting really out of control. He used to travel mainly within the state but now has a lot of out of state travel coming up. I'm starting to despair of ever being able to fit a cycle in around his travel. I wish I could conquer my needle phobia. If I could at least manage to give myself the downregging injections then the only time I would need him home would be for 5 days of the progesterone injections and taking me for the ET. No stimming as I'm doing a FET so it's really just the downregging shots. I wish they would let us sniff here instead.
Jools,
How are you? Have you been able to reach a compromise with DH regarding your next step?
Anyway, I can't believe I've typed so much this early. Please excuse any grammatical errors as I'm not even fully awake yet!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Staci