Trying to find the positive side of things

[Taytay2]

Lately I have been finding it really hard to think positively. After waiting nearly two years to get to the point of actually starting our iui treatment it was cancelled due to lockdown.

I finally felt like I was getting to a place that I felt quite happy with it all then it was ripped away. Over the last few weeks even know people don’t know we were at the point in treatment it always seems to come up in conversation with people asking when we are thinking about having a baby and we should just use a turkey baster as myself and my wife are a same sec couple. Also been told that because I chose to be gay the wait is something I have to just deal with which I get about waiting but I didn’t chose to be gay which is annoying and also makes me angry because we have waited and waited longer due to lack of sperm donors.

Anyone else finding it hard to keep positive through all this?

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Tayyay. No one chooses to be gay - you are or you aren't so what? Sadly sperm donors are a bit low at the moment, but hopefully your turn will arrive sooner than you think. Just wanted to wish you well when you do get your appointment, as the wait will be so worth it. Thinking of you with positive vibes. Diane

[Taytay2 in reply to DianeArnold]

I know puts me in the same boat with everyone else waiting for the turn! We found our own donor and put him through all the tests as our clinic was low for them. We would have been at the top of the list on the 26th of March so I know it won’t be long. Thank you for the kind words

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Taytay2]

Hi. Great news that you have a donor. Fingers crossed that you r wait is short. Diane xx