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TTC After a Loss 6 Months+
I should be thrilled
Really, I should be thrilled that in just one week I will start injections and monitoring for IVF. I am so ungrateful after fighting so hard for this! I am only feeling anxiety and doubt. How am I going to cope if I do not respond well and it is a flop? I just keep thinking about my past response for IUI, which was less then stellar. I feel so much pressure knowing that this is our last chance to have a baby. If we are unsuccessful after three IVF attempts both DH and I agree to move on in our life. I am teetering a gang plank and there are a lot of sharks in the murky waters below.
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Re: I should be thrilled
Its understandable to be scared, nervous and apprehensive about what you're about to go through. It really is. But you're strong, and you deserve this so much.
It's totally understandable to feel this way, honey.
:::HUGS:::
I couldn't have said it better myself. It will be great!
Its understandable to be scared, nervous and apprehensive about what you're about to go through. It really is. But you're strong, and you deserve this so much.
I know it's easier said than done, but I really think you should try and be as relaxed as possible. Try and take lots of time for yourself to unwind and de-stress. Being anxious is normal, and completely understandable given your history. You should go get a massage, do accupunture or just enjoy some alone time with DH in the days leading up to the IVF, and go into this with as much positivity as you can muster.
You went through so much to get here, allow yourself to be excited!
::Sending positive, relaxing vibes your way::
I can't imagine what you're going through, but agree with pps that you'd definitely be more ABnormal if you didn't have mixed feelings going into this process. You've got a whole network of people here to vent to & get support. Lean if you need to, baby! And best wishes for the next week to go by quickly & as smoothly as possible...
Exactly what Carrie said. Hugs.
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle!
April 2011 CP @ 5 weeks
BFP 12/18/2009. HB 1/4/2010. NO HB 1/18/2010. D&C 1/19/2010
April 2011 IUI #1 BFN. High FSH and other issues.
May 2011 Chose to build our family through adoption
September 2011 Actively waiting for a match
11/26/11 Surprise BFP * DD born 7/23/12
Everyone told me this and, though it did little to calm my nerves, I'm going to tell you the same thing...
It's not nearly as overwhelming as it seems. There is an entire TEAM dedicated to making sure you don't screw up. So, let them handle the dosage, etc. Your most important job right now is to take care of YOU!
Go out to eat, refuse to clean (or if you're THAT kind of person, clean the house top to bottom), surf, go to movies, whatever makes you happy. If something is stressing you out, walk away from it... literally walk away.
If you think about it that way, you really have a cushy job right now. Your job is to make you all happy and zen... PERIOD.
I know its tough to see it in that light and I'm certainly not the poster child for a relaxed IVFer, but it has helped to to focus only on ME... who knows maybe that's because the idea of a failed IVF is to freaking awful to consider... but still, it's helping me now.
HUGS!!!
Thanks sweetie, I am going to c&p this and put it on my mirror
I think the way you are feeling is totally understandable. Don't let anything make you feel bad. If you are nervous or feeling pessimistic that does not mean that you can't also be happy that you are making steps in the right direction.
I'm wishing and hoping all of the best for you. I truly believe this will work. You deserve it. Most of all - your future baby deserves to have you as its awesome mom.
Baby Boy Smudgie born 10/4/11
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