So it begins

[Gillyc1]

So my daughters period started today although she was 4 days late. Got to be at the hospital at 8 on Monday . Let’s hope she has a few follicles to work on this time. She is so scared because she is late that her body is failing her xx

[AmbK]

So sorry to hear about your daughter's troubles with TTC. I can understand her fears... after having failed at TTC numerous times you begin to question your body, self-pity and feel devastated. There's no way to be immune to the sadness but if there's success that's on the other way. I've lived to fight that phrase and perhaps that's why know that at this point of time it's more important that she doesn't feel the blight and come out strong to fight the odds. Yes, infertility can strike anyone and that's natural and probably once assisted fertility works for her all these will be only an ugly past. But for now encourage her to feel strong and be optimistic.... infertility is no different to that of any other ailment and no one really has a choice over it. Give your girl my regards... I'll pray that she not only have enough follicle but the whole process turns out successful.

[Gillyc1 in reply to AmbK]

Well we had good news on Monday when she went. I’m past treatments, she has only ever has one ovary working and the most follicles she has ever produced is 6, the least is 2. Well she has been having acupuncture for the last 4 months and on Mondays scan, she had 5 follicles on one side and 7 on the other. She was thrilled. Now got to hope it all carries on with next Monday’s scan xx

[AmbK in reply to Gillyc1]

That's a wonderful news... I'm so happy for you! 12 follicles sound good to me... there's more chance of success. Don't worry now things have been great so far and it will continue to be on track. Good luck!

[Gillyc1 in reply to AmbK]

I so hope so. At the moment she seems to be very calm. She is actually doing a blog about it . It’s like therapy to her xx

[AmbK in reply to Gillyc1]

Yes, a lot of people these days prefer to write about their journey it helps then endure the odds and once they express their feeling they get a lot more stable emotionally. Women who have had a tough time figuring out their infertility and mostly the ones who have had been through the dilemmas of surrogacy maintain a blog as a part of self-motivation. Needless to mention reading these blogs help others too... at least they know what to expect on the particular fertility road. I guess doing a blog releases all the subdued grief and pain which otherwise turns a person insane. I've had that sessions of complete insanity... after I had my early pregnancy loss. The heartwrek and feeling of loss will probably always be there but I can say I have healed now and look up to assisted fertility programs more keenly and with renewed hope. So, if you ask me I don't mind getting a glimpse of what things gonna be on these blogs and simply love to read other's experience to calm my nerves. Your daughter is doing a wonderful contribution to all of us!

[Gillyc1 in reply to AmbK]

Thankyou for such lovely words. Sending hugs to you xxx