After 3 failed FETs last year, including a chemical pregnancy on the last transfer, I honestly felt like I was losing my mind. Work has been getting increasingly overwhelming, especially working in the corporate world.
Between working full-time, the stress at work, everything happening with IVF and even tension with my husband, I feel like I’m reaching a breaking point.
Has anyone gone through something similar?
Hi, I had my first round of letrozole in March. The cramps have been really intense. Even two months later, I’m still dealing with pain on both sides of my lower abdomen. I mentioned it to my OBGYN at my last appointment and she told me it was normal, but honestly, I feel awful. I’ve started taking Tylenol just to get through the day. The side effects, including hot flashes, are horrible...
The ongoing pain has been exhausting physically and mentally, and it’s making me feel constantly tired. Right now, I honestly don’t know if I can handle a second round.
Has anyone else experienced this kind of pain and fatigue with letrozole? How long did it last for you and what helped you cope with it?
I hate this question: “Any exciting news?”
People often ask it assuming that if you’ve been with your partner for many years, the “exciting news” must be a pregnancy announcement.
As if having a baby happens easily for everyone.
As if everyone is on the same timeline.
As if there aren’t private struggles, losses, and heartbreaks behind a polite smile.
What may seem like a harmless question can be incredibly painful for those facing infertility or trying to conceive. Every time I hear it, it shakes me.
One colleague left on maternity leave two weeks ago and today another colleague made a special announcement that she’s pregnant. It honestly feels surreal, like it’s happening all around me at once. I didn’t expect it to hit me, but I feel kind of numb and in shock. Dreading for the baby shower celebration at the office…
After multiple failed FETs last year, it just feels like constant reminders everywhere I turn, and some days it’s really hard. I’m trying to stay positive and keep moving forward, but moments like this can feel real conflicting. Feeling so happy for them but at the same time feeling shitty for me. Life sucks.
Anyone else surrounded by pregnant colleagues these days? Time to vent together.