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Success after IF
They're giving him weeks, maybe a month or two.
Ladies, I was not prepared for that short of a time frame. I was prepared for him to die...at least I had thought it over...I wouldn't say "ready". I'm at work, of course, when I get this news. So I'm a hot mess.
I'm struggling with how to balance grief and stress and yet stay calm and at ease for this bambino, who Davez and I have nicknamed Phoenix because she rose outta the ashes when I needed her to.
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Re: They're giving him weeks, maybe a month or two.
oh no..that must be so difficult..who could ever be prepared for such a thing... I agree that you should take the day off..if you can...
(((hugs)))
LO #1 - 1 unmedicated/self-monitored IUI w/ donor sperm.
LO #2 - 1 m/c, 2 BFNs, 4th IUI worked (unmedicated/self-monitored with new donor sperm).
Life is beautiful!
We are here for you. I agree with SeaSoul, sorry doesn't seem right. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Take care of yourself.
{{hugs}}
Savannah
Callista
Baby Trail Blog
"Someday we will look at our babies and know it will be worth it. If it was easy, we would not have had our babies, the babies we were meant to have." From Amy052006
BFP with no treatment!
That is so sad and my heart goes out to you.
I faced a similar situation with my Dad and the only thing I can say that may offer some light is that you have something right now (that a lot of people don't get) and tha't the chance to make the most of the time you have left with your Dad. Try to view this time as a gift.
I am so sad for you. Huge hugs.
Because we're fancy like that.
I also highly recommend seeking out a counselor who specializes with death and dying. While you're getting some "warning", sometimes that's harder for the mind and soul to process than a shocking instant death.
HUGS!
I am so, so sorry. I agree with Seasoul, it doesn't seem to be enough, but we're here for you.
What an appropriate name for your baby in your belly. I will be thinking and praying for your family.
"When it comes to sleeping, whatever your baby does is normal. If one thing has damaged parents enjoyment of their babies, it's rigid expectations about how and when the baby should sleep." ~ James McKenna, Ph.D., Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Center, University of Notre Dame
I think you should take some time off work. Not just today. Do you have any personal time you could take?
I am so devastated for you. I am here for you Em. I have been there and I know how much it hurts.
Hugs.
Heidi
Agreed. Very sorry Emi.
TTC #2 with PCOS since September 2009
BFP, Femara 7.5mg, Ovidrel, IUI. Beta #1 17dpIUI -495 Beta #2 19dpIUI-1031
Lovebugs2012
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"I'm sorry" doesn't even come close.
There are no words.
Please know that we're all here for you as you process all of this.
((((HUGS)))
Total score: 6 pregnancies, 5 losses, 2 amazing blessings that I'm thankful for every single day.
Oh no! I'm so, so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am a runner, knitter, scientist, DE-IVF veteran, and stage III colon cancer survivor.
No words, just many, many ((hugs)). . .
And more ((hugs)). . .
Baby Beau
TTC #1 for 5 years - Many years, many tears 3 Clomid IUIs all BFN IVF#1 w/ ICSI = BFP!!!! Beta #1 - 157 11dp3dt, Beta #2 - 340 13dp3dt
FET for #2 9/1/11 Beta #1 9dp5dt - 153!!! Beta #2 11dp5dt - 426!!!
Psalm 113:9 He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD.
Oh my God, I'm so sorry. What I will say, having gone through something similar recently is that having an idea of how long you have, even if it is way too short is a good thing. I kept being told he could have 3-5 years (I knew they were wrong but figured we probably had 6-9 months, not 2). Had I had a better estimate, I would have taken a full leave of absence and spent more time with him and less time worrying about balancing his needs and work. Anyway you can take some good quality time off and make his last weeks a time to celebrate him while he is still here?
I am so very sorry you got this news. It is heartbreaking to see a parent suffer and know they will not be here. I will keep you all in my prayers for strength and peace. And rock on Phoenix, we are all counting on you!!
Our beautiful son was born July 2008.
2010: 2 IVF's,1 FET = 2 BFN's, 1 c/p
Feb 2011-Unmedicated FET= BFP!! DS #2 born Oct 2011!!.