My heart goes out to those of you who are battling from IF.
I'm holding onto hope for you guys!
The motto this year is 'You are not alone.'
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When I share our struggle, I'm always finding out about someone else who did too and I never knew. It's something some people would rather keep private, and of course that's OK, but sharing helps others not feel alone, too.
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Last week I posted about my pregnancy about social media finally. This week I'm planning on posting a little about EA because it's NIAW.
You are not alone is a great motto!
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@travellingbee: I completely agree!! When I posted about my pregnancy and IF journey I had 3 girls that I knew open up to me, and I felt like my story and my knowledge helped them!!! I'm forever praying for anyone with IF it is a hard road!
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I'm struggling with wanting to post something about infertility awareness week. On one hand I want to make others feel like they're not alone, but on the other hand I definitely don't want any sympathy!
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Hard, hard road... Since I'll never carry another baby, I'm not sure I'll ever feel closure on it.
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I feel like I might be ready to post about it this year. Last year I was still pregnant and way too hormonal. This past year on the anniversary of our egg transfer, I posted something small on Facebook so I'm sort of "out." Since we are most likely done having kids I feel like some of the rawness that comes with TTC and the unknown of the future is behind me. Almost a year into motherhood and I finally feel like an IF success story, I guess.
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I wish I was a little farther along in my pregnancy to really take advantage of using social media and my blog for this reason. I'll only be 10 weeks on Thursday, but when I do announce in four or so weeks, I plan on writing a blog post about our journey and posting the link to my Facebook. I really want others to know they can confide in me if they are struggling. "You are not alone"...perfect.
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I've posted, but then, we've always been open with our struggles.
If it makes just ONE person open their eyes and acknowledge what a completely horrific experience this is, then I feel as though my sharing was worth it.
Despite an amazing support network, I still feel alone as we trudge through this experience. More so, because people assume that you're not 'allowed' to still be struggling, despite having our miracle IVF little toddler.
Keep fighting, ladies still in the trenches. We can do this.
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I've struggled with IF for 6yrs. I ended up doing double donor (DD) FET. I'm now 7 weeks pregnant with my 1st at 39yo.
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@myboxerstella: congratulations!
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I usually write a blog post and share on social media, but I'm hesitant this year. Being pregnant with baby 2, I almost feel as though my posts would be a disservice to those still struggling.
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: That can be hard, I say post anyway you never know who is in a situation like yours....
I used to hate the just relax it will happen stories with IF and the your trying to hard relax..if will just happen and we'll now I am one of those stories! -
@myboxerstella: congrats! I'm 15 weeks pregnant because of donor embryos.
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@jaguar:
@myboxerstella: congrats!!!
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Just because we are parents does not mean that the if is over. There are many struggles still that others don't understand. For some they find adoption but still yearn to carry, for others, it is have a different family size than the other and for most, there is financial differences. The choice between a car and a chance for a baby.
So by feeling we are less worthy because see have found a way to be a parent may be just as bad as perpetuating the silence. All deserve a chance to have the families they wish without these burdens.
I now have two babies and I still struggle with the aftermath of infertility and what it has meant to our lives.
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: @brownie: yeah, I'm sure after these babies are born, I'll still be jealous of people who can get pregnant so easily.
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@brownie: Yeah, I agree. IF has changed me so much. I don't think it will ever go away.
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@jaguar: Wow - thank you for sharing.
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@jaguar: I got teary eyed reading that.
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@jaguar:
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@jaguar: That last paragraph summed it all up perfectly!
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@jaguar: Thank you for sharing...
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@jaguar: What an amazing letter
I wish I had the courage to share that on FB...
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@jaguar: Thank you for sharing this post...it spoke to me on so many levels.
I'm thinking super positive thoughts for you this cycle
I don't think that the sting of infertility ever fades away. I'm thankful for the injectibles and IUIs that have brought me the opportunity to experience motherhood. My first baby boy is almost 1 1/2 and my second baby boy is kicking my belly now.
I still identify more with those who have struggled to conceive rather than those who just "pulled the goalie" and got pregnant on the first try.
I'm no longer on facebook, so I don't have a real platform to share links like the one above. But maybe I will figure out how I can spread the word about infertility as I share the news of our second baby on his way thanks to infertility treatments. I don't want anyone to feel alone in this process. It's an isolating thing to go through and the best way that I coped with it was through the support of my fertility yoga class and the infertility Hellobee boards.
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It's a brilliant post. So many things that I identify with, both as a first-and-second timer @ this whole infertility game. It's heart breaking that she's nailed so many of the emotions - a stark reminder that we really aren't alone, as much as we feel like it sometimes.
Lots of love, ladies. Doesn't matter what side of the process you're on... it's frigging hard.
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