IFer's are hiding everywhere

MrsRyan61804 · May 2009

Today I was doing a few things in my classroom before I left, I'm a pre-k teacher, and one of my students moms comes in. We start small talk, like what are your plans for the weekend etc. Then the following covo takes place...

She asks, "are you ok?"

I say, "of course why do you ask?"

"no reason, ____ said you were crying one day and I just wondered if everything was ok."

"oh, yeah I'm really sorry about that. It was a pretty bad day, I'm just going through a lot right now"

"I know how that goes, it took me 9yrs to get pg with _____"

What?! How did she know?? We then proceed to talk about local RE's, treatments, and how hard it is. She told me anytime I needed to talk she would be there. It meant so much to have her offer this, not to mention go out on a limb and bring it up. Sometimes I think SAIFer's forget what its like to be here, it felt good to know she understands and remembers the pain.

This morning _______ came up to me with an invite to her bday party on Saturday, I wanted to cry! I can't go, but it was soooo nice of her! Then all the kids were playing during recess and _______ comes up to me and sits on my lap, she say, "your my favorite teacher Miss Tara". It was so hard to keep it together, all I could think was how badly her parents wanted her. How much more they love her, what they had to endure to get this beautiful little girl.

I hope some day I can have my child in my lap, saying I love you mommy! Holding back tears because I will know it was all worth it. Thanks for listening, it just warmed my heart and I wanted to share.

smilee · May 2009

WOW! ?I would have been blown away! ?How wonderful of her to put herself out there like that.

I, too, hope that very soon you have a little one to snuggle on your lap!

SmilingMrsF · May 2009

How wonderful that you made that kind of connection with her mom. Since we've been struggling with IF and have been open about it, I have met so many people who either are going through this or went through this in the past and now have kids.

Meepit · May 2009

Kids are so perceptive. My little nephews seem to know that I need them to hug me first, and for just a little bit longer than everyone else. It's absolutely amazing that she shared all of that with you.

Thanks for sharing it with us. : )

*Willis* · May 2009

Man, you must rock as a teacher! ?What a wonderful story.

It is nice to have people IRL to talk about this stuff with. ?4 girls I work with all see my RE. ?We slowly started running into one another at appts. ?Now we have our own club. ?Granted, it's very exclusive and no one wants to be a member, but it's a club!?

epphd · May 2009

What an awesome story and intuitive parent! I think it's great she is so open - totally inspirational.

Me&Mr.T · May 2009

That is amazing that she knew and reached out to you!

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