TTC #2- ready to give up. First ever post on here.

[Mellyandoscar]

Was diagnosed with stage 3 endo 5 years ago. After 2 years of TTC we fell pregnant with a beautiful boy.

Initially we decided that we would never try for another due to the emotional roller coaster it was first time round.

Although we have since changed our minds. We are on month 4 of TTC now- the 'old blood' that I always get before period has arrived. So I already know it is another failed month. I can already feel myself starting to fall back into the same emotions as last time.

Anyone else had a similar experience? I knew it would be hard TTC again but I am worried about my emotional well being and how this will effect my current family unit. Is giving my child a sibling worth this?

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

[emaweegirl]

I'm sorry you've had such a hard time with fertility but I'm glad you were able to conceive in the end. I think the important thing to remember is that you struggled through it before and were successful so you know it could be done again. As to whether you want/can go through it again is a question only you can answer. Also, please think hard about your reasons for going through it again. It should be because you want to have another, not because you want to give your son a sibling, though that is a bonus. There's a bit more to think about second time round because now anything that stresses you out, may stress out your son too. There's certainly a lot to think about. I hope you can make a right and comfortable decision with all of this X

[Mellyandoscar in reply to emaweegirl]

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

[emaweegirl in reply to Mellyandoscar]

No problem. I've just realised my post probably wasn't that helpful as I've not been through it myself to give a better answer x

[Lyzzibeth]

Hi there, I realise your post was a while ago but we've been trying for baby number 2 for 8 years I'm just coming up to 40 and it's getting harder every month. Even though it's becoming apparent it may never happen I cannot imagine never having another child I'm heartbroken and really struggling. I had severe endo removed 2.5 years ago have attempted ivf but were never able to start treatment due to high fsh, cyst, unable to find left ovary??!! I gave up it was emotionally draining. I hope your story ended well xx