tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post7920741329265020545..comments2023-04-24T08:08:51.989-07:00Comments on Stuck in the Waiting Room: Checking InLileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-51324437786620319212014-08-11T13:26:30.670-07:002014-08-11T13:26:30.670-07:00Dear C, I think I need to write you a novel of an ...Dear C, I think I need to write you a novel of an email--there's no way I can fit everything into this comment. I seriously had a dream predicting your pregnancy before you announced it--and I'd even been away from blogging for awhile. I definitely do question the sanity of immersing myself so much in infertility blogs and forums and research. You're right--the support is awesome, and often has come just at my lowest moments. It's also provided me with amazing advice and calming words that I never would have reached on my own. But it often comes at the cost of my own emotional health.<br /><br />Watch your inbox - someday soon I'll get my mind together and get back to you.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-58740151136870581922014-08-11T13:20:57.245-07:002014-08-11T13:20:57.245-07:00Thank you, Eve. You always have such calm, sweet w...Thank you, Eve. You always have such calm, sweet words. I do think I'm a little behind on your blog, so I'll have to catch up.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-60145620762048723312014-08-11T13:20:01.882-07:002014-08-11T13:20:01.882-07:00Thanks, Amber. You have such a great, inspirationa...Thanks, Amber. You have such a great, inspirational story. Although, I think I'm feeling the opposite--like I'm willing to try really hard until I'm 30, and then I'm going to be done. I'll devote more time to coaching and get serious about foster care then. I do love my volleyball family - just started today! it's always so fun and exciting to get new girls.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-66048977826252529122014-08-11T12:00:46.021-07:002014-08-11T12:00:46.021-07:00I'm still a little shocked that the Vitex seem...I'm still a little shocked that the Vitex seems to be working. Thanks, Emily!Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-76844664992050434372014-08-11T11:58:07.095-07:002014-08-11T11:58:07.095-07:00Thanks, Kelsey. And I'm hoping for the best fo...Thanks, Kelsey. And I'm hoping for the best for you in these next few weeks with the pregnancy and the beginning of school.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-23726060823603444592014-08-11T11:56:59.170-07:002014-08-11T11:56:59.170-07:00Thanks, Aramis. I know I tend to jump into things ...Thanks, Aramis. I know I tend to jump into things face first, full immersion, and forget that there are other things out there too. Infertility is no different, and stepping away is sometimes VERY necessary.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-36767935174251360662014-08-11T11:55:56.061-07:002014-08-11T11:55:56.061-07:00Thanks for making me feel a little less alone - bu...Thanks for making me feel a little less alone - but I have high hopes for this next cycle for you! Hopefully both of us get out of this group soon.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-41191787698086552162014-08-11T11:53:14.333-07:002014-08-11T11:53:14.333-07:00Thanks, Julia. I just caught up on your blog and s...Thanks, Julia. I just caught up on your blog and see that you've been just as absent (and busy!) as me. The break has been wonderful - I hope you are feeling the same.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-90252699042300164472014-08-08T08:24:55.890-07:002014-08-08T08:24:55.890-07:00I totally feel you with this post! I am going on ...I totally feel you with this post! I am going on 3 years of trying to conceive come November. I can tell you that I've gone through many ups and downs, often wanting to give up. You have to ask yourself: Is giving up an escape fantasy or am I really ready to call it quits? I too feel like everyone has gotten pregnant recently! I am trying to "flip the switch" and use it to motivate me. Be patient and loving with yourself. Some day, I believe, all of this will make sense. Enjoy your time away! xoxoEvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260723824329854148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-42240063813435808802014-08-06T10:32:37.452-07:002014-08-06T10:32:37.452-07:00Lilee! It's so good to hear from you! Don...Lilee! It's so good to hear from you! Don't you DARE get your tubes tied, you silly girl! I know exactly where you are at. I do. There came a point in Hubby and my life that we gave up and pretty much knew we were never going to be able to have kids. We had done all the temping, timed intercourse, and all that jazz without any fertility treatments. We couldn't afford them. Then one day, right after I turned 37, I decided I couldn't live with myself if we didn't take those next steps. We booked a consultation with an RE, and through a challenging road of IUI (which we knew wouldn't work), IVF, and finally donor eggs, we have our twins. It's not the path we wanted, but it's the path that ultimately was our dream come true. It's okay to decide to stop trying and move forward child free. We did that for a decade! It doesn't have to be a permanent decision. I think it's great you are looking into possibly doing foster care. There are so many children that need someone to love them. I also am so glad you are continuing to coach, as I know you love it and it I know first hand how coaching those girls is like having your own little family of sorts. I always called my girls and their parents my softball family, because that's what we were.<br /><br />I hope you have a fabulous vacation and enjoy your time away!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-6505639489221531752014-08-05T11:05:55.087-07:002014-08-05T11:05:55.087-07:00Glad you caught O just in time this cycle, and eve...Glad you caught O just in time this cycle, and even happier for you to see some progress with the Vitex. That's got to feel good to have an O in the teens! woot! Hoping this is your month!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-24839419183315669592014-08-05T09:18:52.512-07:002014-08-05T09:18:52.512-07:00Oh girl, I so completely and totally know how you ...Oh girl, I so completely and totally know how you feel. Sometimes, just the thought of signing into wordpress (or blogspot, or whatever) is totally demoralizing. I've asked myself more than once if being immersed in all this - this IF world - is actually healthy. The support is awesome, the writing is cathartic, but there is a definite price and I'm not sure the good stuff always offsets the emotional toll. It's a really tough call. <br /><br />I've been checking your blog over the last few weeks and I'm really glad you updated. I want to say one thing that I hope doesn't annoy you, coming from a total stranger as it is, but it's been on my mind since I read this post the other day. It is so, so easy to get beaten down by all this stuff, but I just hope you keep in mind that you are at the starting line and, IF-wise, that's a *really* good place to be. You haven't tried a single drug or treatment yet and there's a whole world of science and medicine just waiting get you knocked up for good (or at least for 9 months, maybe not permanently...). You're so far from the end of the road - don't give up (and please don't tie your tubes! ha). <br /><br />And one last thing in this too long comment - for my last cycle, the clinic wanted me to take 100mg Clomid per day, but it freaked me out and I only took 50, so I still have half the Rx left. I know Clomid isn't a "cure all" for IF, but if you want it, it's yours. Each pill is in its own little blister pack, so no need to worry about tampering from weird internet strangers :) Enjoy your trip and happy anniversary! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-43697396985631639422014-08-03T21:41:16.730-07:002014-08-03T21:41:16.730-07:00Stepping away is completely understandable! Take ...Stepping away is completely understandable! Take all the time you need to do whatever you need...just know that you have plenty of strangers who care about you and wish you the best!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475215174723439229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-52758566820100680552014-08-03T12:31:01.988-07:002014-08-03T12:31:01.988-07:00Sometimes a blogging hiatus is absolutely necessar...Sometimes a blogging hiatus is absolutely necessary for your mental well being, if for no other reason than to remind yourself that there's other aspects to your life besides infertility. Happy to hear from you again though!Aramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275274008426941898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-4047825265455426402014-08-03T04:53:14.982-07:002014-08-03T04:53:14.982-07:00Its so good to hear from you. Being in this "...Its so good to hear from you. Being in this "group" pretty much stinks!(the support of course is the best) Don't worry im still in this with ya, no pregnancy here. I do know how you are feeling though for sure. Have a great<br />time together :)Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738442092989090297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-60280293316370858642014-08-03T03:36:16.762-07:002014-08-03T03:36:16.762-07:00Take all the time you need. Hope you have a great ...Take all the time you need. Hope you have a great time away. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557861103469077524noreply@blogger.com