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How do I handle it?

I have been TTC for 3 years, 2 months and 20 days. It wasn't so bad for the first 1 1/2 years, but since has been terrible. I found out in November that I have PCOS and that cyst have been reeking havoc on my insides. So the last 6 months have been dreadful. I have dealt with a lot of inner emotional issues. My doctor told me to give it a few months after surgery and that I should get pregnant. Did not happen. So I go back to my doctor next month to start really figuring this crap out. I tried to let things happen naturally.

BUT the real issue is...my 21 yr old cousin who still lives with her parents is pregnant. After I worked up the nerve to actually respond to her. She replied "Finally!" She has been trying for 6 months. REALLY? My honest opinion is, she should never be trying. She lives with her parents who support her and is in a terrible on again off again relationship. Just found it terribly insensitive and can not find any joy for her whatsoever.

How do I deal with all the emotions I am feeling right now? I truly feel like I am being consumed.

How do I handle it?

Re: How do I handle it?

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    Have you thought about seeing a counselor that specializes in infertility issues? Talking to someone can really help a lot.

    TTC since April 2012

    BFP #1, 10/03/2012 - EDD 6/15/2013 - MMC 11/15/2012 - D&C 01/04/2013

    BFP #2, 04/06/2013 - EDD 12/17/2013 - MC 04/19/2013

    6/12/2013 Diagnosed with Balanced Translocation (12 & 16)

    IVF #1 with PGS: 10/2013: Canceled 9/27/2013 for issues with genetic lab

    IVF #1.5 with PGS: 11/16/2013: Canceled. 11 eggs retrieved, 9 mature & 9 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos

    IVF #2: 1/22/14: Canceled. 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 7 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos

    IVF #3 with PGS: 5/10/2014: Switched to FET in July. 10 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized, 2 healthy embryos!

    FET #1: 7/31/2014: Transferred 2 nearly perfect (6AA, 6BA) healthy embryos- BFFN

    Laproscopy: 10/2014: Healthy uterus

    IVF #4: 12/8/2014: Canceled. 17 eggs retrieved, 15 mature, 10 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos



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    RunCC37RunCC37 member
    Hi, I'm sorry to hear you're in this position. With a PCOS diagnosis, what was your surgery for? Endometriosis? I'm a bit confused and can't see if you have info in your siggy (I'm mobile). Have you seen a RE?

    About your fertile family member, I'm sorry. Infertility is unfair.
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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    lmc28lmc28 member
    I'm sorry you're going through this. I find that dealing with other people's pregnancy is almost the hardest part of IF. I agree with PP that seeing a counselor/therapist help quite a bit. In my case, I try to keep my mind occupied with other things. I've started reading, cooking and exercising more. You need to find what will work for you. 
    **loss mentioned**
    Me: 30 DH: 31
    We are unexplained
    Married since 2009
    TTC since 2010
    RE since 9/2013
    10/13 IUI#1 BFN
    11/13 removed 6 polyps
    12/13 IUI#2 BFN
    1/14 IUI#3 BFN
    Moving onto IVF 2/14
    ER: 3/1 24 R, 16 M, 11F, 4 frosties ET: 3/6
    C/P at 5w1d
    FET#1 6/27/14 transferring 2 frosties
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    I'm sorry you are going through this.  I have PCOS as well and its no cake-walk, thats for sure.  I know I have trouble hearing about pregnancies, especially those who aren't necessarily prepared for it.  Its not that I dont care about my family or friends, but simply because I feel left behind AGAIN.  Reading and writing helps me... and the occasional glass of wine. Or pitcher of tequila. 
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