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 Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:34 am |
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Hi ladies
I don't get on here very often but do read up lots without the chance to post and I know through previous experiences how much support these forums bring....
I can't find many posts on here where anyone struggles with the emotional effects.. I think, wow, everyone must be so strong!!
I have been right through my treatment and now find myself dealing with nerves I've never had before.. To the extent it is starting to cloud my judgement as to whether it is all worth it. I see my lovely husband dealing with the strain, I find my sleep is increasingly disturbed (maybe that's the drugs too)... It's hard to focus too.. I then start to think we have an amazing life as a couple and can we get through what's in store ...? Which I know we can, but when you are in the thick of it it's not always easy.. I do look forward to the possible outcome but when you are dealing with emotions and feelings you've never had before it can get tricky can't it. I'm now finding every night I wake up after about 3 hours sleep and the nerves just kick in, so much so that by the time I've settled myself it's time to get up... Fortunately though I'm now off work so it won't be too bad..
Anyone else struggle to find the strength to sometimes stay on the roller coaster and not feel like climbing off before the journey's end??? Sorry I don't mean to sound negative as I am generally positive but it's a real test isn't it..
Any thoughts, sharing of feelings very welcome...
Best wishes to you all xx |
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| Wren |
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:53 pm |
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Hi luckychance,
Sorry you are feeling the strains of this horrible IVF business. I think we all could have written your post when in the thick of treatment. I know I certainly questioned the reasons we were doing it and the affect it was having on our relationship. I could some days convince myself that I should just get off the rollercoaster and enjoy my husband, but i knew that wasn't what I wanted. I found IVF hypnosis CD's very helpful for my nerves especially in the night.
Every women that goes through IVF is strong, including you. I look back now and have no idea how i managed 6 rounds of IVF, but I would do it all again for my babies.
All the luck in the world to you, keep talking to your husband, he will be struggling too.
Lots of love
Wren
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:24 pm |
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Hi Wren
Firstly I'm so pleased it all worked out well for you with twins last year, how wonderful, I imagine you treasure every moment x
Thanks for your thoughtful words, you are so right in all you say. I've been using a sleep easy app but you've jogged by memory that I do have a cd I could use from an earlier treatment.
You go through a whole manner of thoughts don't you not helped by the extremes which the drugs can bring out in you!!
I do feel more for my DH as he hasn't been through this before (as my last txs were in a previous relationship)... So it really has been in at the deep end for him with us going through the immune side too...
I admire your determination, focus and complete strength and the outcome was so well deserved for you. It's our one lucky chance as I'm now 43 and to us it's a bonus that we have a chance from my frozen eggs, otherwise I'm not sure if we would have opted for tx. 6 attempts requires such strength to continue when we are all aware of the odds.
Thanks so much, it helps to be reminded that you arent the only one and all the ladies on here likewise have such strength.
All the best for you and your family xxx |
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