Does your family know you're having issues with fertility?

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I think the whole world knows at this point. All of my coworker's (I'm a nurse, lots of woman surround me, hard to avoid). My parent know as well. I havnt really discussed it with my in laws. They know we are having trouble, but that's it. For me it is a lot easier having all these people supporting me, so I am glad to discuss it with them.

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I have the same sentiment as celebrities... Get in front of the story and release it yourself so that you can shape it the way you want and feel in control. Otherwise, you let one person know, and they tell one close friend, who tells a few of their friends, and soon everyone had a different version of the truth. I have a large gossipy family. I knew I had to either tell everyone or no one. I opted for everyone. Yea, they are all up in your business, but you also have a pack of cheerleaders and a good support group throughout your journey. And if they disagree with artificial reproductive technology... Bye Felicia! 👋🏻

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I really feel it's helped me get thru the process to talk to people about it. But it has also saved me from the constant "when do you plan to have kids" question.  Also though it's a very taxing process I actually find it very interesting and I enjoy sharing what ive learned with those who don't have a clue these issues exist, it's amazing how little people who don't go thru it know.

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Yes, I'm very close with my parents so they know all. My mom had even accompanied me to some appointments- she's been really supportive. My dad has trouble talking about it because I think seeing me struggle makes him sad. Our Inlaws know about our ectopic but not that we're seeing a fertility specialist.

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Yes because I made the mistake of telling our parents we were TTC... Once it takes awhile they start asking questions. We've told them we are going through fertility treatments but we won't give them details beyond that for now.

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Not to the full extent. They don't know that we tried IVF. But they know we can't conceive.

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nope but a couple friends

Does your family know you're having issues with fertility?

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