Day twenty-two of IVF cycle – 7 sleeps until first blood test, 10 sleeps until confirmation blood test.
Some say that survival techniques are the only things that will get us through…. Maybe they are maybe they are not, i know i need them – just as i know that i am tougher than any woman that hasnt been through IVF and just as i know that i am stronger and wiser for having survived to this point.
top ten tips
- Start every morning with an inspirational quote
- Have enough hope to put a smile on your face, but not enough to cause depressive disappointment
- Have humor, laugh at yourself and what you are experiencing
- Do not be afraid to find out who your real friends are
- Be prepared to spend every last cent
- Stand in front of the mirror naked and LOVE IT
- Look into they eyes of your lifelong partner and know that only true love can stand the test of infertility
- Take note that envy and jealousy are just part of the experience
- Dont be afraid to want to give up…
- But never ever actually give up
“Written in Chinese the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other opportunity.” John F Kennedy
