I feel like I'm coming in a bit late in the game with figuring this all out. I seemed to ignore the fact that I wasn't getting pregnant for about 18 months, just figuring it would happen next month, or next month, or the month after that. What this means, is I don't understand alot of the lingo. I haven't been reading books about infertility and infertility treatments for years. I haven't been reading other peoples blogs and journeys for years, I've only been reading them for months. I haven't had any specialist appointments. I haven't taken any fertility drugs. I haven't tried any fertility diets or crazy natural remedies.
So it's kind of funny when someone else in the same boat as you, finds out you've been trying to have a baby unsuccessfully for a few years, and then they assume you know the lingo and start talking away.
You have to pretend you know what they're talking about!
I know a little bit about ovulation and montly cycles, but when it comes to the full details of IVF and clomid and menevit.... I have to do the smile and nod.
I feel like I should start reading books or something. Right? I mean, it's likely I'm going to be shooting up on this stuff soon, and tracking cycles and having visitations with my friend the probe again.
And I'm yet to figure out how people can even AFFORD to see specialists, and shoot up on hormones and whatever else, when I can't even afford to get some test results from my GP......
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Hmm... yes and no to reading. I think I did too much but thats what I do, I research. Although I was well informed when it finally came time to ivf, I was so mega stressed and anxious about it and the cost that I believe thats a huge reason why my first go failed..stupid stress. Maybe look into things you can do to destress and manage the rollercoaster if emotions.... once I put less emphasis on the whole process my body seemed to work better, and I made myself stop thinking about it 24/7. But I did a lot if grieving for my situation and the family I was promised first. I hope this makes any sense to you.
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