What have you been thankful for?

themuffinman16 · April 2016

TTC is a hard journey that takes an emotional, mental and physical toll on each and every one of us. I have been in a dark place since my extremely painful HSG. I have been under so much stress, that I thought I was going to snap. I decided to take my mental health into my own hands, and do a yoga class today. It was just what I needed to cleanse my mind and decompress. Upon returning home, I opened the mailbox to find a card addressed to my husband and me. My aunts sent us a cheerful card to lift our spirits because they had heard what we have been going through. I cried happy tears because I felt loved and understood. Ladies, what are you thankful for? I want to hear your good news. It doesn't have to be about your TTC journey, anything that has made you smile.

AandDM2014 · April 2016

I'm thankful for my supportive family.

I've read so many horror stories about awful in-laws who make insensitive comments or are just plain rude. I'm so incredibly thankful that my in-laws are wonderful, amazing people who helped us pay for IVF. Without them we wouldn't be where we are today.

My mom also made the drive to stay with us for at least 48 hours after two of my three transfers. It was so nice to not have to worry about anything around the house, all I had to do was grocery shop before transfer and give her recipes.

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dragonfaerie · April 2016

I am extremely thankful for my boss actually. I told him last year what we were going through so that he would know about the last minute appointments and potentially late to work days. He has been so understanding and awesome, let me know that whatever I needed to do we could figure out. He's sent me a couple of really nice emails and gave DH and I an encouraging card when we had our ER.

meli123k · April 2016

Thanks for this thread, it's so important to remember the good stuff! I'm thankful for DH who has been so understanding and patient with my infertility-induced mood swings and makes sure I know that no matter where this journey leads us he still loves me and we will still have each other. And he's the best at bringing a smile to my face when I'm down

Recently I've discovered a friend of mine is also having trouble ttc and although I wish she wasn't having to go through this, we both have found some comfort being able to talk to each other about it. Also very thankful for my 3 furrbabies who give me lots of purrs and snuggles when I've had a rough day! =^..^=

@dragonfaerie That's so awesome about your boss! I haven't told mine, I'm just not sure she'd understand although I do like her as a person. It's a tough call, but I'm glad it worked out so well for you

Kp214 · April 2016

I am thankful for DH. He has been so supportive and wonderful during this process. He loves me and takes such good care of me. When I am sad, frustrated, depressed, or worried, he is there to remind me that everything will be ok. We are even closer due to this.

srh18 · April 2016

I, like many other posters, am thankful for my husband. He has truly been a trooper and has gone to every single appointment with me (even if they were five minute blood draws). He tells me regularly that this should be something we go through together not something I have to do on my own, and sticks to this even when logistically it would be easier for him to just go to work. I appreciate this because it would be easy for him to be like "they don't need anything from me, so I'm going to work" but every single time I have had to shuffle clients, miss meetings or trainings, or cancel plans, he has done the same right alongside me. I feel I'm fortunate to have found someone who truly wants to be my partner in life.

(sorry for the sap...I'm a little emotional right now I think haha)

i love this thread!! It's so great to read so many positive things.

themuffinman16 · April 2016

I love reading all of these comments. I have been quite moody, today, and even when I'm bitchy, my loved ones know that it is the medication and not me. It makes me feel so much better that I have so much love and support... even when I am not being the best version of myself. So I am thankful for one more thing, and I will keep taking inventory of all the positives in my life, even on the hardest days... especially on the hardest days

fivetimesnoluck · April 2016

I love this thread and appreciate keeping an eye on the good... It can be easy to be swamped by the bullshit.

Yesterday was hard and a lot of things went wrong.

Instead of listing all those things, I will list what went right:
Grateful we have Roadside Assistance and free towing!
Grateful we have family who live nearby and are willing to help!
Grateful my DH can carpool to work with a neighbor/friend.
Grateful that DH works in the auto industry and has peeps willing and able to help him fix his truck.
Grateful DH gave me a big hug when my 2yo niece busted into tears at the sight of me. (I promise I don't take it personally, but sheesh... it's a regular thing lately.)
Grateful for our three dogs who always seem to know when I need extra lovin'.
Grateful for the Spring weather, sleeping with the windows open.
Grateful for these boards and knowing I am not alone.

kjones202 · April 2016

Love this thread! Have spent a lot of time trying to focus on the many blessings we have throughout this exhausting process, but am most thankful for my loving and supportive husband. There have been times when he has had to literally pick me up off the floor because I was so distraught with whatever bad news we received that day. I've called him from work and said, "I need to go home today," and his response is "I will meet you there." I feel blessed every day that I was lucky enough to be able to marry this man.

cmm012 · April 2016

I am especially greatful for all the ladies that post on these threads. I have learned a lot about what to expect, what questions to ask, how to handle awkward questions and so much more. My husband travels for work and I have no family nearby. You ladies have helped fill that void for me.

ultratomato · April 2016

I'm thankful for my supportive family and my in laws. Everyone's prayers for us to conceive. My supportive friends who text me to see how I'm doing or send me a funny text. Recently I was asked to be the god mother for my friends baby and I couldn't of felt more honored. This journey is hard but I'm keeping hopeful that someday I will have my bundle of joy in my arms.

NurseTMD85 · April 2016

This entire thread made me cry. I took a hiatus from this site for my most recent cycel because I felt like I was obsessing and I was in a really dark place. I'm feeling better now, but obviously emotional because of these meds. I really do have so many things to be thankful for, but sometimes I forget. Thank you @themuffinman16 for helping me remeber:

1. My DH. He tolerates my mood swings and meltdowns, and buys me chocolate and flowers when we get bad news from the RE's office.

2. My family and friends who are so supportive. I get texts almost everyday to check in or just lift my spirits.
3. My boss. Last minute days off, leaving early or coming in late for doctors appointments. She usually isn't my favorite person but has been unbelievably understanding and accommodating.
4. My four-legged son. He's so silly and gives the best snuggles.
5. All of you who make me feel like maybe I'm not crazy and this whole process isn't hopeless

mwendell24 · April 2016

I am thankful for a lot of things. My DH for being my rock and being there for me; even when he doesn't know what to do to help (and I don't know what to tell him either) it's nice knowing I have such a supportive partner in this journey. I'm thankful for my parents as well; they have been surprisingly supportive (I'll spare the reason for the "surprising" part). I'm thankful to have such a great boss who allows me to take time when I need it and coworkers who kick butt and cover me when I'm out, sometimes on short notice. I'm thankful for my friends who send me texts and emails and pick me ups here and there.

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