I see my therapist once a week. She has been incredibly supportive to me and has really helped me cope with the train wreck of emotions that come with a loss.
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I'm going now and have for different reasons in the past. This is the first time I have gone since I started my entire infertility issues. She isn't the best in the world and tells me lots of personal stories, which I find strange, but I feel better going to someone that I can talk about just me and how I am feeling and not feel guilty if I don't then have to listen to stories about work issues or worse baby troubles, baby not sleeping or pg friend can't get comfortable enough to sleep, like you do with friends. She also makes me and tells me how normal my feelings are and that I'm allowed to mourn this long and it isn't bad. She helps me think ahead and ways to deal with future doctor appointments. If you decide to go, you may need to try out a few people until you find someone you are comfortable with otherwise you won't get anything out of it! GL
I'm 33 DH is 36
Married 6/27/2009 Together since 10/22/2005 TTC since 8/2010 (off BCP since 8/2009) Unexplained Infertility
12/26/2012 U/S #2 8w6d - No more heartbeat, MMC; D&C; Chromosome testing normal; male RPL testing normal
4/3/2013 DX Asherman's Syndrome caused by D&C, hysteroscopy done
June 2013 IVF #4 planned
5/12/2013 SURPRISE BFP! Natural cycle
7/11/2013 Panorama results Normal!!! Team Pink, partial previa moved up in 2nd tri9/5/13 (19w) AS scan shows short cervix, 2.5 cm 9/19 (21w) Cervix is worse 1.87cm, bed rest 10/26 & 10/27 steroid shots 12/19 (35w) DX: SGA Baby went from 57% percentile to 18th percentile in 6 weeks. Weekly BPP and NST until she is here. 1/17/18 Growth scan puts Abby below 10th percent in size, low amniotic fluid, and less movement. Time to induce! 1/18/14 2:11am Abigial Morgan is here! 5lbs 14oz and 18 inches of pure cuteness!!!
I personally have not gone to counseling, however I have seriously thought about going. I thought I would be okay just with confiding in friends and family; however there are times when I feel no one really gets how devasting this is. Since it's been about 6 weeks since I lost my baby, many people seem to have forgotten or moved on. I have not.
I personally have not gone to counseling, however I have seriously thought about going. I thought I would be okay just with confiding in friends and family; however there are times when I feel no one really gets how devasting this is. Since it's been about 6 weeks since I lost my baby, many people seem to have forgotten or moved on. I have not.
This is exactly what I'm afraid of...that everyone will move on (which is fine) but I'll still be heartbroken for months. People have been checking in on me and I know that will eventually end so I'm going to talk to my doctor and figure out if there's someone I can talk to about what is going on.
Missing Our July Sparkler BFP#1-11/12/12, MMC 1/16/13-baby stopped growing @ 9wks, found out at 13wks, D&E 1/25/13 BFP#2-4/23/13 EDD-01/02/14 baby BOY born 12/31/13 Michael Cameron
I do. I actually started going because of my IF dx, she was the first person I told after DH about the pregnancy. I have found it to be very helpful, although like pp mentioned you may have to go to more than one to find a good fit.
TTC#2 October 2011. June 2012 diagnosed with mild PCOS and both tubes blocked.
10/1/12 miracle BFP 11/12/12 missed m/c (9w2d), baby stopped growing at 7 weeks
1/16/13 BFP, EDD 9/27/13, m/c 1/19/13
2/12/13 BFP, EDD 10/25/13 Please stick little one
A stowaway on board!
I just started going 2 weeks ago.
I have gone in the past for other reasons. Therapy is always good, as long as you feel comfortable with the person u see... I let everything out when I go and it feels good to have someone there to listen and give you advise and tell you that what u feel is normal
I've gone in the past after there was a fire in my house and I've considered going again. I wish there was a pregnancy loss support group in my area, but there isn't.
Age: 29 | DH Age: 31
Diagnosed with PCOS
TTC Since 2009
July 2011- IUI #1 BPN (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Aug 2011- IUI Cancelled (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Sept 2011- IUI Cancelled (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Oct 2011- IUI Cancelled (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Nov 2011- IUI #2 BPN (Femara, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Took a break and then found a new RE
Oct 2012- IUI #3 BPN (Follistim, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Nov 2012- IUI #4 (Follistim, Ovidrel, Crinone)
BFP on November 29th
Pregnancy was ectopic and terminated on December 8th
HisChamaoleGirl
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Re: Anyone go to counseling?
I haven't been offered counseling for this m/c but did have counseling after my c/s which was infected and had many complications.
It really helped me and I learned I had PTSD, it was so helpful in processing my feelings. I think counseling is worth it.
Yes,
I see my therapist once a week. She has been incredibly supportive to me and has really helped me cope with the train wreck of emotions that come with a loss.
TTC since 8/2010 (off BCP since 8/2009) Unexplained Infertility
12/10/2012 U/S #1 6w4d - heartbeat EDD 8/1/13
1/18/14 2:11am Abigial Morgan is here! 5lbs 14oz and 18 inches of pure cuteness!!!
This is exactly what I'm afraid of...that everyone will move on (which is fine) but I'll still be heartbroken for months. People have been checking in on me and I know that will eventually end so I'm going to talk to my doctor and figure out if there's someone I can talk to about what is going on.
Missing Our July Sparkler
BFP#1-11/12/12, MMC 1/16/13-baby stopped growing @ 9wks, found out at 13wks, D&E 1/25/13
BFP#2-4/23/13 EDD-01/02/14 baby BOY born 12/31/13 Michael Cameron
TTC#2 October 2011. June 2012 diagnosed with mild PCOS and both tubes blocked.
10/1/12 miracle BFP 11/12/12 missed m/c (9w2d), baby stopped growing at 7 weeks
1/16/13 BFP, EDD 9/27/13, m/c 1/19/13
2/12/13 BFP, EDD 10/25/13 Please stick little one
A stowaway on board!
I have gone in the past for other reasons. Therapy is always good, as long as you feel comfortable with the person u see... I let everything out when I go and it feels good to have someone there to listen and give you advise and tell you that what u feel is normal
Diagnosed with PCOS
TTC Since 2009
July 2011- IUI #1 BPN (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Aug 2011- IUI Cancelled (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Sept 2011- IUI Cancelled (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Oct 2011- IUI Cancelled (Clomid, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Nov 2011- IUI #2 BPN (Femara, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Took a break and then found a new RE
Oct 2012- IUI #3 BPN (Follistim, Ovidrel, Crinone)
Nov 2012- IUI #4 (Follistim, Ovidrel, Crinone)
BFP on November 29th
Pregnancy was ectopic and terminated on December 8th