Reality bites

Jennifer

Went for our follow up yesterday - still no answers, just more tests...and so many questions. If the FSH is a bit lower this cycle they can submit to the health insurance to cover IVF....if the insurance doesn't cover then we make the decision of whether or not to pay out of pocket...if the 1st cycle doesn't work how many times do we try again...would we be better off scrapping the whole IVF line and just go with adoption...plus they found "something" on the HSG results, could be a polyp, could be a fibroid, could be retained tissue...so now another procedure has to be scheduled... I just want a yes or no answer, I am tired of lab work and ultrasounds and consult appointments where some cheerful mom of 3 is telling me not to worry and that it will come with time...I am tired of trying to be positive and plaster on this smile and say "we're just going to keep trying" while i buy baby clothes for other women and their future families (3 showers planned for May/June)... I spent my 20s and 30s taking care of other people's kids and now that I finally have someone in my life who wants nothing more than to have a family of our own I cant do that for him... yes I know we will get through this and I know he loves me no matter what but right now I just want my moment to have a meltdown and not have anyone pat me on the head and say "it'll be ok" because right now, no its not ok....

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This post hit home. I spent my teens,20s and 30s helping take care of people's kids who had all sorts of drama. I get married at 38, financially stable, etc and cannot have kids. I did a year and half of fertility treatments where medical asstistants with all their kids posted on their desks, pregnant phlebotomist taking my blood and young bubbly pregnant doctors talking to me about having high LH cause I'm old and saying good luck. It was hell. Good luck in whatever you choose.

Sh

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I’m so sorry to read that... I know that there are no words that will make you feel better and sometimes just vent helps a little. I’m not religious at all but I’ll keep you on my little moments of prayer when I’m passing through my hard times as well. Be strong. The best decision will be what makes you happy. ☺️❤️