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This has never been a "personal" blog and I've always tried to keep it to the crafts, projects & decor... because really, that's what it's about! But I feel like I need to address the pitiful lack of posting lately. Simply put, the husband & I are trying to start a family {beyond our little beaner}... and we're not doing so well. We are thankful that we knew before we got married that it wouldn't be an easy process, so we jumped right into it almost immediately after our wedding.
Without giving you too many of the boring details, I have been taking lots and lots of medications that have been making my body quite unhappy. I spent the first 3 weeks throwing up every morning and night and have had lots of couch time while "fixing" lots of takeout for the husband.. And whenever I finally start getting used to it, my medications change. And so on & so forth.....
I knew that it wouldn't easy. But I also didn't think that it would be this hard. It seems that every problem we could possibly have encountered has come up. I didn't realize how many stars need to be aligned in order to get pregnant. It's amazing to me that people get pregnant without even trying! But, being a clinic nurse, I am reminded of that every single day. I am so thankful for the bloggers & friends who have shared their infertility stories, because it is truly an encouragement to me and it helps to understand this whole complicated process.
I never planned to post any of this until all was said & done and we had a little baby in our arms. But it's becoming more & more a part of our lives everyday. I will keep you updated and appreciate your prayers & advice!
Thinkin of you and this rough time---I cant imagine what you are going thru--hubby and I are in no hurry to have kids, hopefully n about 4-5 years. I dont mean to get personal--but do they say why you can get preggo--just wondering bc I noticed that we are the same age!
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Andrea
My hubs and I have been trying since March and no luck for us either.. My heart's with you girl ;) Good luck and I hope it gets better!
ReplyDeleteoh Suzy I'm so sorry you're struggling with this :( I totally can't relate...just because we aren't in a place we can think about trying yet. I'll pray that your body is able to respond well to the meds...and you get some encouragement! I will tell you...I work with two girls who I LOVE - one tried for 4 years to get pregnant (eventually did with IVF) and one for 5 years (eventually did naturally!!) and they had babies within 2 weeks of eachother....and there's now two BEAUTIFUL newborn baby boys I get to visit :) There IS hope!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAfter 7 years we adopted our sweet son and almost 2 years later, we FINALLY conceived... due April 2012. I have BEEN THERE girl and it is trying, exhausting, emotional and HARD... but lean on your friends and hubby and stay busy during the treatments and try to focus on the end result. It is absolutely worth it and when you're holding that squishy little baby all the trying seemed so worth it. Keep it up, keep the faith and stay strong! We're rooting for ya! XO
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you! My husband and I have been trying for 3.5 years & went through doctors, procedures and failures before moving on to adoption. We're still in the waiting process to adopt, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about IF and how it has affected my life. For me, sharing my story and feelings on my blog has been the best therapy on earth. I think you should do/say whatever makes you comfortable.
ReplyDeletePraying for you sister! I can't relate exactly to you, but I have had bad, complicated problems with my inner woman parts! I was in such extreme pain, I ended up having a full hysterectomy before I was 30. I battled endometriosis for about ten years. Thank the lord, all that is better. Needless to say, I could never try for a baby. But I have a great stepson, and a pug who keep me busy. God will move, its just hard to be patient! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteSuzy, there is no better word to describe it, than it just plain sucks. It's even harder to watch those around you happy with children while you long for that for yourself. I also suffer from inferetility, and can totally relate. But on the flip side, where ever this challenge takes you will be good. All things work for Him and are good. I will pray that your womb would be opened and you would conceive. Praying for you as you and your new hubby face this challenge.
ReplyDeleteA very close friend of mine has also gone through infertility, however, her problems resulted in sterilization at 26. She's open with her story and is hoping that it'll be helpful with others struggling. You can read more about her here: http://www.myiwrite.com/
ReplyDeleteI clicked on your link from Trendy Treehouse and this is the exact post I needed to see tonight that lets me know I am not alone in this. My husband and I are struggling with infertility too. I can also relate to the seeing pregnant women all the time as I am a dietitian for the WIC program.
ReplyDeleteI have struggled with knowing whether or not to post about it on my blog just because it is a hard thing for me to talk about.
I am thinking and praying for you and I hope that soon you will have your sweet little one. And I also want to let you know that you are not alone.
Suzy, I hope this journey to conceive is short and you have a baby soon! Infertility is a huge deal,It does suck, I hate seeing a husband and wife struggle to reach this stage in their lives. My Thoughts and prayers for you and your DH.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel like the ONLY person on the planet that's NOT pregnant right now...it totally sucks. We've been trying since last July, as in July 2010 and nothing. I haven't been to the doctor yet because I'm pretty terrified at what I will find out (my mother had problems conceiving too). So I hear ya girl...keep your chin up...some day all of us who want to have children, will...I hope!
ReplyDeleteWhile people around us were getting preggers left and right, my husband and I struggled. With my history of miscarriages and off the wall ovulation cycles I thought it was hopeless. I then found http://www.fertilityfriend.com/. I started charting, temping and using OPK's and had an amazing support system in the forums. Finally after a few months and another miscarriage we got preggers and she stuck! C is now 6 yrs old. When we planned for #2, I went back to Fertility Friend and started the cycle all over again...M is now 4 yrs. I made amazing friends on FF that I am still in touch with them even after all this time. I highly recommend trying it out and try not to put too much stress on getting pregnant it will happen :) Found you via Follow Me Fridays at Trendy Treehouse...love all the crafty DIY Tuts!!
ReplyDeletePlease know that I am praying for you!
ReplyDeleteyou don't know me, but hang in there. lots of prayers coming your way from our house.
ReplyDeleteI dealt with what you dealt with as well! I know from my teenage years something was just "off". I got married at 24 and immediately hit up the doc for an answer. PCOS, and I had to take clomid to get pregnant. 6 months later (and on my last clomid cycle), I was pregnant with twins! They're 3 1/2 years old now, and it was worth every sick morning, tear cried when I "started" every month, and so on.. it's a long road, but will be a distant memory when you hold your beautiful baby! So happy for you now!
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