Fertility awareness week from October 30th to November 5th

[Tugsgirl]

Please get talking about ivf. Share your stories where you can, but only if you are able. We have nothing to be ashamed of. In fact we have every reason to be proud of ourselves because we are strong and we are fighting. Put right the preconceptions and the ignorance surrounding infertility and ivf.

[vic77]

Thanks for sharing hun..you are so right...I just feel so sad today that so many folk struggle with this awful process and to be honest the longer I am in it the less I think folk truly understand our pain. Did you see radio 4 programme about woman and her husband struggling with ivf?worth a listen. She felt that only success stories were shared and age wanted a warts and all sharing of the negatives. ..sending you love today xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to vic77]

Sending love to you too and wishing you so much luck this time xx

[Sprinkles86]

Love this so much.... people are aware of ivf and assisted conception but so unaware of everything that comes with it. I’m now very honest with people that ask when we are having a baby and I like to think I’m doing my bit to spread awareness. We are warriors xxxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Sprinkles86]

Good on you! xx

[E_05]

Thank you, it took me a while to realise it’s nothing to be ashamed off and I’m definitely not now. I was saying to the doctor yesterday so many of us go through IVF and miscarriage possibly 2 of the biggest taboo subjects yet there is still such little understanding and support xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to E_05]

Exactly. Keep fighting xx

[Georgina78]

I've Vicky, I'm drafting something to share now on my instagram and Facebook..I've never spoke publicly about our infertility before, even though numerous friends and family know what we've been through. It's so important though, it would have helped me at the start, and throughout our journey xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Georgina78]

Hi Georgina. Good for you!!! I’m so pleased to hear you’re going to do your bit. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Xx

Ps pm me if you want to connect on Facebook x

[AllWeNeedIsluv]

It upsets me to think ppl are ashamed of infertility and Ivf at the end of the day we don't choose to have these problems in life it's the card we've been dealt. No one should ever feel ashamed for trying to get the family they so deserve. We are not theives liars bad ppl ( their ppl that should be ashamed) we are ppl that are determined to get what we want and go through immense emotions heart breaks and torture while trying. If anything we are warriors especially the ivf ladies. I say don't be ashamed shout it from the roof tops your stronger than most and have nothing to be ashamed of and if ppl don't like it then screw them.

Love to all you lovely strong warriors 💗💗🤗😘

[Tugsgirl in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Lovely. And so well said xx

[Hidden]

I've just shared on Instagram. My first ever post about our struggles. I was so nervous about posting it that I feel sick, but the response has been lovely so far. Xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Hidden]

I’m so glad you plucked up the courage and that people have been supportive. Good for you. Well done xx

[theblondeone]

I hold my hands up I'm to embarrassed to share on social media & feel guilty & sad about it. I know I should & that it spreads awareness. I think as society doesn't talk about it, I feel ashamed. We have told a few close friends & parents but some people haven't been particularly supportive.

I know I shouldn't feel like this but it's been almost 5 long years. If anyone has a story I'd be happy to share theirs on Facebook. X

[Tugsgirl in reply to theblondeone]

If you don’t feel able to share your story that is entirely your choice. I understand. I really feel for you. I’m sorry you’ve not been shown the support you deserve.

If you’d like to add me on Facebook pm me. You can share any of my posts. I will never tag you in anything xx