Things I have learned... (share - TTTC related)

Jen12573 · March 2009

It's been a great day and a difficult day on this board, and as some encouragement to everyone, I want us all to share the "things we have learned" about ourselves through this difficult and emotional time...good, bad, funny, sad...share:

We are strong women!

DH is my rock, and our families are our foundation.

Everyone on this board is an inspiration to me, and to others, whether you hear it often or not, you are! Don't ever lose sight of this!

Every cycle I check to see if my bbs hurt, only today did I realize that my bbs hurt immediate after I ovulate (yesterday) I never knew this until we pinpointed my ovulation this cycle.?

I can finally tell when I ovulate - again, just this cycle was the first time I 'felt' it.?

I realize what it means to have hope again, finally, after taking an entire year off because I didn't feel 'mentally' ready for a long time.?

njdcgirl · March 2009

I've learned you can't control much when it comes to IF.

I've learned that life has become a roller coaster - tons of hope, followed by moments of complete dispair.

My DH is hurting just as much as me - he just shows it differently.

No matter how much I go through, there are others that have it worse, and I have a lot to be thankful for.

frustrated and ttc · March 2009

All you can really do is take one day at a time. Live in the here and now and consentrate on todays tasks and worry about tomorrow...tomorrow.

mrs.oz · March 2009

I've learned that just because other women are pregnant or have babies, that doesn't take away from my chance in having a successful BFP. ?

HarleyQ8 · March 2009

I am stronger than I ever thought.

Laughter really is the best medicine.

Sometimes a nap really does make a big difference.

I can not control this.

ked1068 · March 2009

Needles are nothing and it is easy to shoot yourself full of menopur or bravelle or whatever wherever you need.

I have to talk about it. With IVF #1 we kept it pretty much to ourselves, and for me it was HORRIBLE. With #2 my family knew so to have that support was phenomenal.

Not all of my friends will EVER understand what I have gone through and what is to come.

I wouldn't wish what we, on this board, are going through, even on my worst enemy.

I've learned that I love my Dh more than I EVER thought was possible.

pooman · March 2009

None of this is my fault. ?It's not my weight. ?It's not my stress level. ?It's NOT my fault.

IF is exhausting. ?

My DH is the best person I know.

Though I am deathly afraid of needles I have survived tons of bloodwork and STABBING myself in the stomach! ?I am Sooo proud of me!

I'm sure I can handle whatever else is thrown at me.?

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jersangl · March 2009

I need to not let people get me down. I dont need negative people in my life, I need to just pretend they dont even exist

I have learned so much about people and life through in-vitro. It's another world I never knew about. I never knew about this tough emotional process. I have so much more respect for people. I also feel more appreciative of other things

I have learned to love life more. You are told to live life as if it were your last day. Since, I was told my husband will die in about 20 years I really learned what this means. I have my husband today right now. I have learned to hold onto that, and enjoy it and cherish the moments I have now. I also have learned not to let small things get to me anymore, it's not worth my time anymore.