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Friday 23 November 2012

Another chapter. + 2 years

So, two years after going on the waiting list for fertility treatment, more than three after deciding to try for a family, we are on the way.

As you can (possibly) see there are two buns in this particular oven.

Of course, there's a long way to go. But whatever happens now, it will be a story about a full or partial pregnancy and not a story of infertility. So this will be my last post.

I like to think that, had treatment been unsuccessful, I had reached the point of being able to greet that with contentment. But there's no way of knowing if that's true.

The most stressful times were the extensions and uncertainties about the wait at IVF Wales, and the unpleasant doctor there. BCRM was wonderful.

My 'tips' for anyone in a similar situation:
  • just let yourself feel the way you feel: there is no right way to approach these matters
  • try not to plan ahead or to depend on ay particular future result - this will save you stress
  • only talk to people who make you feel better - you don't owe anyone anything
  • enjoy as much of your life as you can, embrace current and new hobbies and relationships - you can't make a baby happen or grow in a particular way; you can live the life you have been given to the full.

God bless. 

Monday 5 November 2012

So far, so good


Very relieved to see this on Saturday morning.

I need to go in for an early scan on November 21st to check things look ok.

Thursday 1 November 2012

Treatment day 49 +23 months

Pessaries #14

Can't believe I've been taking something or other, or been in hospital, every day for nearly 50 days!

Just 3 little pessaries left.

It is stressful now because I have lots of pre-menstrual type symptoms which could also be early pregnancy type symptoms. So every time I go to the loo I have to take a deep breath.... and Jon is in Canada, so he's not around to help dissipate the anxiety (by watching Buffy with me or something - discussing the situation is of very limited use.)

On Saturday, after taking the PG test, I have to drive about 70 miles to go and speak to 500 people at Salisbury diocesan synod....not sure they'll get the best of me, either way, to be honest!