Parenting after chronic infertility. Our story involves working with CCRM after experiences with diminished ovarian reserve, severe male factor infertility, 4 reproductive endocrinologists, 8 donor embryos, 2 IVFs, 6 FETS, 1 fresh donor egg cycle, 1 failed agency egg donor, 15 vitrified donor eggs, 4 surgeries for her, 1 for him, 3 miscarriages, 1 chemical and 5 canceled cycles. After seven years, one amazing couple set us on a new path by choosing us to be parents for their son.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Support Group
Have any of you been to a support group? I'm thinking of trying one out but I don't know what to expect.
On one hand I think it won't hurt to meet some other people with IF. On the other hand, I think it could be weird and awkward, and not very helpful.
I contacted two groups. One responded and said that they are in a lull right now with their attendance because people have graduated. So that's kind of got me feeling not overly optimistic about it too.
What are your thoughts?
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I wish there was one around me. I would try it out if I could. It can't hurt to go once, right?
ReplyDeleteI went to a support group right before my last IVF and found it very helpful. When it ended up working I never went back even though they say to go through the first trimester. I didn't know those women enough to go back pregnant - I thought it would be hard for them. I really wish I had started going much earlier. I think it would have helped me a lot to have had that support earlier on. I definitely recommend going.
ReplyDeleteYes Yes Yes...they are so rare and hard to find but so helpful. I definitley recommend at least trying one visit.
ReplyDeleteI have the name of one in my area and I know when they meet, I just haven't gotten up the nerve to go yet. But I really, really want to. I've heard nothing but good things.
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