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[Lumie]

Hi all, does anyone know if there are any support groups in Leeds? I have looked on the internet and can't find one. I know there's people out there going through the similar journey as me but all I see are my friends with children and pregnant. I feel so alone.

[Caza2009]

Hey, I’m in London so can’t help with your question but just wanted to reach out and send you some love and positive vibes 💕

This journey can be so tough sometimes! But just remember how strong you are to even be on it!

Sending lots of virtual hugs 🤗 xxxx

[Kiedy84]

Hi I know the feeling, I am looking for a support group in Newcastle x

[MissHooray]

I’ve just joined up, I’m in Harrogate so not too far from you. I’m struggling with secondary infertility, a lot of my friends are pregnant too. It hurts because they know how badly I’ve wanted it and how long I’ve waited.

[Lumie]

Thank you everyone for your replies. It makes me feel better I'm not alone in this. Forgive me misshoray, what's secondary infertility? Naive I know, but never in a million years I thought I would be struggling with infertility. So many of my friends just got pregnant so easily. Most of my friends are on their 2nd and I cannot even have my first. I am literally dying inside everytime they announce their pregnancies. I then just avoid them. Not healthy I know but I have to protect myself. I just get so angry with myself. I don't have many people to talk to.

[MissHooray in reply to Lumie]

Ah no worries at all, I have a daughter who’s nearly 9 from a previous (and rather nasty!) relationship but I’m now struggling to fall pregnant with my current partner of 6 years. I’ve had some health issues over the last few years which went undiagnosed potentially affecting my chances thus the secondary infertility. As I already have a child I’m not eligible for NHS IVF. It’s frustrating as people just presume you have one child you can just fall pregnant with another. It’s been really hard as many of my friends are announcing pregnancies so I feel your pain. I write letters about how I feel but never send them, sometimes it’s good to get it off your chest. x

[Lynnr54]

Hi, I’m Leeds based. There are a few of us on the group who are based around this area on here but I’ve never heard of any face to face groups. I had all my treatment at Seacroft so assuming you’re also going there. If you’ve got any questions about the way they do things then just drop me a message and I’ll do my best to answer. Good luck with your journey and I hope you get some answers.