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NIAW - my FB post today.

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(I didn't really "out" myself but I think people might get the idea! We have been slowly telling friends and family anyway and I am through hiding it for other people's comfort!) 

 

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). Chances are, you know someone who is struggling with infertility. More than seven million people of childbearing age in the United States experience infertility - many suffering in silence. Infertility is a very painful struggle and without even knowing it your words and actions can deepen the grief of a friend you may not even know is infertile.

 Then I put in this link:

https://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/for-family--friends/infertility-etiquette.html

And followed up with two comments to my own post:

Please educate yourself so you can support those you love. The infertility etiquette link above is a great one. I will also be posting "Infertility Myths" this week.

Myth #1: Relax, Go on vacation, Get drunk etc. and you will get pregnant! Reality: Infertility is a disease that can't be cured by relaxing or getting drunk. For some couples it may be as simple as seeing a doctor and taking a few pills. For others it takes years of extensive testing, painful procedures, injections, and month after month of disappointment and sadness. Even then not everyone will walk away with a baby. When you tell someone dealing with infertility to relax it hurts them, think before you speak.

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History of IF and 2.5 years TTC. The day we were to start our first IUI we received a call that changed our lives forever and 10 month old Olivia joined our family. Shortly thereafter we got a surprise BFP and baby 2 is due July 5, 2012

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  • illinigalillinigal member
    Suunds great. Good luck with your posts.
    TTC #1 since October 2008. Dealing with MFI.
    IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
    IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
    IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
    Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
    IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
    Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
    Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
    IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
    IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
    ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer :(
    Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
    IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
    IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
    **P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**

    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
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