So since my blogaversary is coming up this week, I thought I’d share my own success story! I know I already have it here, but I never shared it with the interview style and always wanted to, so here we go! (With updated ages!)
1. How long did you struggle through infertility?3. How did you handle disappointments through your cycles (natural and otherwise) or months of waiting?
It was really, really difficult. I cried. Alot. I tried to vent to my family and friends, but they never really got it. They really didn’t understand what I was going through and I started to realize that most people don’t unless they are going through it. The message boards I went to were my saving grace. It was my life line. So many women were so supportive and thoughtful. I felt understood. There was true empathy permeating through my computer screen. Now, I wish I had started a blog but I never did until a year ago. I decided to start this blog as a way to help others going through it.
4. What were the ‘stress-free’ techniques that you tried that helped you get through the cycle or time?
Going on the message boards was definitely a stress reliever. I also tried acupuncture when I started my 3rd cycle. That accompanied with organic food and supplements (like CoQ10) helped me sleep better and feel better overall. I also did a meditation CD during that cycle and I really believed it helped a lot.
5. If you could give advice for couples going through infertility now, what would it be?
~Don’t ever look at yourself as a failure. It’s not your fault that infertility has affected your life (not matter who’s factor it is). You may not know it now, but you will be a stronger person because of it. Become empowered by it instead of feeling powerless.
~Take charge of what little control you have in the situation. Do acupuncture, eat organically, sleep as much as you can, and go that extra mile to relieve as much stress as possible.
~ Ignore ignorant comments. Most people just don’t understand what it’s like so they may say something insensitive and mean no harm by it. If the comments come from close family and friends, educate them and open them up to your experiences. They may surprise you and be more supportive than you think. And vent whenever you have to with those who will listen wholeheartedly without unsolicited advice.
~Be your own advocate. If any part of the process confuses you, your doctor/nurse/case worker says or does something you don’t agree with, or you feel strongly about a procedure or option you want or don’t want to take, SPEAK UP!
~ Love yourself and your partner and make time for yourself and him/her. You are going through it together and should never underestimate or be presumptuous of one another’s feelings. Never forget that you were a couple before you started procreating, appreciate one another and be supportive.
My three miracles 12/10
And now for the burning topic of the week…
) I had another idea for a book on infertility. But it actually wouldn’t be for the infertile community. It would be for everyone else. It’s a pretty radical idea but wouldn’t it be great if the fertile world had a kind of ‘guidebook’ on what to say/do and 
So, I just finished watching 
So I have also been working on my memoir (which is almost finished 
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