How are you able to be happy for friends having babies?

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I am struggling from secondary infertility, and it seems like all of my friends and family are pregnant or giving birth to babies. I am happy for them, but currently I feel overwhelmed with my own sadness when they share their great news. Any tips or perspectives to share that may help?

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I feel your pain. The whole world knows I am ttc because I had a tubal reversal about 13 months ago. And since then everybody I know has been popping up pregnant. It is disheartening when you find out your friends or family members are pregnant and either were not trying or not trying very long. I have my pity party alone. But babies are a blessing and I should not allow my frustrations dinner the joys of someone I care about because they got their miracle before I got mine. Now some of then have already had their bundles of joy since I have been ttc for a year now. So I get lots of practice for when my miracle comes!

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I have a really hard time with this too. Especially when I work with someone who just announced her pregnancy and won't shut up about it. I smile and be happy as much as I can and then I put in my headphones. :)

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It's so hard. My sister is about to start IvF and I'm jealous she might have a baby before me. But how can I not be happy for her when I know se will be over the moon when it's my turn? It has made it so muh easier simply talking it through with her. Friends that have become pregnant are also so understanding of the jealousy.

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I'm going through the same thing.... I literally feel like everyone I know is pregnant or just had a baby. It's really hard there's no way around it. I try my best to be happy for them and I am but I have my sad time to myself.

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My younger brother just told me he and his wife are 5 weeks - he also invited my husband and I for supper in a few days . We don't see each other often so I feel like he wants is to share in his pregnancy joy but I honestly don't think I can . I'm too sad about my own lack of pregnancy.

How are you able to be happy for friends having babies?

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