What a difference a year makes

lovebug33

Back story is that my SIL and I were TTC (me number 1 and her number 2) at the same time. She got pg., I obviously did not. Her boy is 4 and it has been so hard to watch him grow up when I know that should be how old mine is if things worked out right. Every year, we go to this Christmas tree thing and it is definitely a place to go with kids. Well, last year I ended up behind the cocoa hut in tears because I just couldn't stand being there yet again with no child of my own. Last night, we went to the trees again and, while DD can't really do anything yet, it was so awesome to be there with my own child. There were happy tears yesterday and today when I was actually enjoying my nephews and not being bitter because I didn't have a kid of my own. And, if you got through this, thanks!

TJ1979

I actually found out a year ago yesterday that I was pregnant with E. what a difference a year makes indeed! I know what you mean though, a friend of mine had 2 daughters while I was TTC number one, and the youngest turned one before E was even born. It's hard. But we have so much to be thankful for this year. In so glad you got to have a much better time this year with your sweet girl!

Dragonfly1226

Saraevh

I have felt that way many times since having our babies and I always try to tell myself that if I hadn't gone through what I did I wouldn't have them and these were the babies I was meant to have! 

Aegis2005

ChattyCathy81

Having DD has made the holidays so special for my DH and I again... It's like being a kid again. Glad you are enjoying yourself so much

mystic_J

Yes, it's hard to believe that a year ago, we were beginning IVF. I remember not being able to even contemplate it working. I'm so happy to have my LO here at last to snuggle on this cold Sunday morning!

imoverit

You are so right. My SIL had two LOs before we had DS and doing things with them was so hard. Now I look forward to sharing mew memories with them now having our LO.

IBackBevo

Totally agree! I was thinking about how last year I was so miserable at Thanksgiving.  We had just gotten he news about my FSH and I was devastated...and my stepdad kept making dumb comments about how I was not able to conceive because I was just working myself up (emotionally) and that was the entire problem. We ended up going home early.  This year we spent it at my in-laws and we had a baby!

RoseHQ12

zazu13

Love reading these! Hope to share my own one of these days!

MAbride0808

Saraevh:

I have felt that way many times since having our babies and I always try to tell myself that if I hadn't gone through what I did I wouldn't have them and these were the babies I was meant to have!nbsp;

I feel this way too! It was nice not to be in tears this thanksgiving.