Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Why we don't tell everyone about IF

A few know about it, but then there's that "face" they make. The "oh, I'm sorry, now what do I say" face.. LOL

ALOT of people have NO idea that its not easy for others and don't know how to handle that.
Others ask questions or share that family or friends did the same. With TTC #1 we told only our parents (and FF) and it was super hush hush. This time Its harder so we've told more people, plus I kinda figure infertility is usually Hush hush, so what if someone else I know is struggling and could use the support? Now of course if I tell about our struggles this time, I have to usually explain that we had the same struggles with Madison.

I don't care about sharing, doesn't usually pop up in a conversation and you know I have a Mom's group of 180 Moms. I have thought about telling the group and see if there are others who could use the support, but I'm not ready to be so public about my private life,

I NEVER thought I would have to do IVF. I always felt so fertile (strange - right?) and was so concerned about getting preg too early in our marriage. I figured I'd pop them out without a problem. Plus my Dad's an OB, so its like the shoemakers kids not having shoes to wear... Just not the way I thought my adult life would be, or my family life. I have learn patience, to trust in the Lord, and to rejoice in all things. He sees the Large picture and I have to do what I can in my tiny little area of life and trust he will get all the pieces together in His time.

Its OK AF came, she was suppose to, I was hopeful that since the aches were early that maybe BD was enough this month and the aches were NOT AF.
The BLESSING?? AF will be gone by the time I board the plane and I can enjoy our trip without frequent bathroom stops!

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