Thank you

[CJohns]

I just wanted to write a thank you for the support I received from this group when I received my fertility diagnosis last year. The suggestions on books, recommendations of acupuncture, diet etc have been so helpful, and I truly believe had we both not made fundamental changes to our lifestyles and introduction of supplements that we would not have received that miracle pregnancy test at Christmas. I have felt like a cheat and that I have had the easy way out, but I would also love to walk around with a T-shirt telling everybody about our (still existent) fertility issues and how getting pregnant is not as easy as they make out to you in school! That’s really because I have hated seeing pregnant people over the last 9-10 months, but yet I am now someone who those on their fertility journey would also wish to avoid, and have that guilt that I don’t want to make someone else feel awful.

I don’t tell anyone about my pregnancy without explaining the back story, because I feel like there has to be a voice for those that are struggling (albeit my struggle is not even 1% of what many of you have or are still going through). I for sure make it clear that ivf is not a quick fix.

But thank you again, and I really wish everyone the best of luck on their current fertility journeys be that baby 1, 2 or 3 xx

[Ranchu90]

Indeed this group is amazing ☺️

[Yeside]

What wonderful words … yes you are so right … after my infertility journey I too think if this baby sticks I want to really tell the story and let people know they don’t have to be on the shadows, let others know questions such as “are you going for a baby “ just aren’t helpful … I hope I have some joy with this pregnancy but for now all I feel is fear

[CJohns in reply to Yeside]

My fear & anxiety only significantly reduced yesterday after my 20w scan, & you will get there 🤞🏻!

It’s an ongoing battle to get people to stop the insensitive comments even when knowing this was an absolute miracle, my in laws made the comment yesterday that we’ll have to now have a football team of kids & change our car & house. It’s like the upset and trauma of last year had just been forgotten and people think because it happened once, it will happen again. Mind blowing 🤯. I really hope in the coming years the bigger picture of fertility issues are widely spoken about and publicised, and that most nhs trusts give 3 free rounds! X

[Twiglet2]

What a lovely post 🤗 hope the 2nd half of pregnancy goes quick for you, so exciting! Xx

[CJohns in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you ☺️ Xx

[XOXO13]

Aw, this is wonderful to read. Congratulations! I’m also very open about my journey to my twins, it may just bring hope to someone else who is struggling with their own fertility journey! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy 💛💫🌈 xxx

[CJohns in reply to XOXO13]

Indeed, I feel it’s our duty to support one another! Thank you 😊 xx