"...however, we also know that
things happen for a reason and if God intends for us to have another baby, it
will happen, and any plans God has for us will be great...we are also relieved to move forward. It has
been a long two years with a lot of heartache. Almost every month we spend two
weeks holding our breath and then one week being sad. We have experienced three
miscarriages, two failed IUIs and two failed
IVFs. We have expended an extraordinary amount of
time and effort and we are proud that we tried so hard. We are also emotionally
tired and physically wiped out. We are looking forward to a new chapter where we
can refocus on our family and fill our days with things that bring us happiness
and good health, emotionally and physically...we wanted you to know that we have really
appreciated all of your support, prayers, and help."
I will continue to write about whatever moves me to write. Those entries can be found on the blog above. Good luck to all-and now I will be moving forward in My Beautiful Life.
I've been following your blog since happening upon it during one of my obsessive google IVF sessions. Like you, I am an older (40 year old) mother of three on the fertility roller coaster. I'm worried that you shut this blog down because your last attempt failed. I just wanted to tell you not to give up. I had three disastrous cycles--one failed and two miscarriages. My doctor told me to consider donor eggs. I almost gave up, thinking that I could let my dream go. But, fortunately I did not. Instead I got a second opinion and am now 10 weeks pregnant! My heartfelt advise--get a second opinion. There's no harm, and the potential payoff is huge. Don't let your fear overcome your hope. Keep your chin up and fight for this baby!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your very kind words. When I wrote this blog, it was for my own catharsis. I hadn't considered that others might be interested as well. Your story is inspirational and wonderful. While I don't think my husband and I will continue this journey, I am very happy that you did. I also will repost the old entries in case anyone else finds comfort in the shared experience. Congratulations on your pregnancy and your success at becoming a mother of four!
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