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Re: Frustrated - might be PG Advice neededFrom: Shawna (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:15:20 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 4 Sep 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >I've worn these shoes before. *HUG* I remember the basal body temps, the >planning this and doing that...everything "JUST SO". I also went onto >pergonal, the injectible fertility drug. On pergonal, the doctor monitored >my cycle progress with blood tests and ultrasounds. I remember one cycle >with two perfect sized "eggs". Well, I still didn't get pregnant. > >The female body is a remarkable thing. If everything works perfectly, it's >great.....unfortunately, there are times everything doesn't work quite >"right". I had cycles where I assumed I had ovulated and assumed I was >pregnant. I also had the nausea, fatigue, etc. It's a painful thing when >your body plays tricks on you like that. It was very disturbing to go to >the doctor's for yet another pregnancy test only to be told "not this time" >once again. My heart goes out to you ladies still in the infertility >trenches. *HUG* > >It's possible you are not far enough along in a pregnancy that the tests >will pick up the hormone difference. Sadly, it's also possible that your >heart and head are convincing your body to FEEL pregnant, because you >desire it so much. > >Your feelings of frustration and anxiety are very normal in these >circumstances. Whatever your answer will prove to be in the days ahead, we >are here for you. One thing I learned during my years of >infertility...SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ENCOURAGERS! Infertility is one of >the most difficult things for couples to deal with. Women seem to feel it >more directly than men because they have been taught to be "mommies" since >we were children. > >I remember the frustration of not knowing....of hoping...of praying...of >fearing the answer, whatever it may be. Because only time will bring your >answer, perhaps the only suggestion I'd have is for you to take the time to >do something special for yourself. Call a friend you haven't seen in >ages....treat yourself to a facial at a local beauty school (unless you're >lucky enough to afford a spa!!!)...spend the day in your pajamas, watching >old movies and reading a good book....take a day trip. Lots of people can >tell you to "just relax".....but having a plan to occupy your thoughts and >mind is key. > >I have dealt with infertility twice. The first time it was for just over a >year. My clomid baby is now 17. The second time, it was a longer >wait....6 1/2 years of trying, prayers, tears, and more prayer and tears. >After 5 cycles of pergonal, I finally became pregnant. The pregnancy >wasn't the easiest time in my life, but I can't imagine a child fitting >into my life and heart so perfectly as my 9 year old. I'm not making any >promises. I don't know your future. Just know that I offer you my best >wishes....you're in my prayers. > >Hugs > >Shelley > >-------------------------------------------------------------------- >mail2web - Check your email from the web at >-------------------------------------------------------------------- >-------------------------------------------------------------------- >-------------------------------------------------------------------- >http://mail2web.com/ . > >-- >-------------------------------------------------------------------- > >-------------------------------------------------------------------- Shelley, >-------------------------------------------------------------------- What wonderful words! I have been diagnosed with PCOS in the past six weeks. The diagnosis came about because we were not getting pregnant and my periods had stopped for almost a year. As you put it, my heart and mind have convinced me on serveral occasions that I was pregnant, only to be crushed when I realized I was not. It seems as if I have had to "gleefully" endure the pregnancies of many of my dearest friends and even my sister-in-law this year when I really just felt like screaming and carrying on in a jealous rage. YOur words of encouragement and advice touched me deeply. Thanks for taking the time to post such a great message of hope.
-- sincerely, S. Tobin
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