[MsConception]

I've been TTC since Nov 2008, diagnosed with unexplained infertility. I'm a problem solver, I hate not having answers, so the "unexplained" part was really doing my head in. Every time I got another failed IUI cycle meant I was no closer to finding the answers and then theoretically "fixing the problem".

As I was aware of the expense of AC, I was very cautious about jumping straight to IVF. So I tried other avenues first. I always took my time and left 2 or 3 months in between IUI cycles. I took a break and tried naturopathy. It didn't work but it gave me some time off and I refocused on my body and changed some lifestyle habits. I felt ready to tackle the AC after that.

We decided to do IVF this year. I started acupuncture in December last year, to support my IVF cycle. I also started a blog over a year ago. It really did help me vent. Eventually, I used it more as a record of my TTC journey (specifically IVF) rather than a venting ground. And it became a project that helped take the focus off my whole IVF process. And it was fantastic to know someone was reading my story and then to receive comments from other girls going through the same thing was really uplifting.

The things that kept me going was having one close girlfriend to tell everything to. Seeing a counsellor really helped me change my perspective on things. Writing a blog. Reminding myself that I'm more than this, I have other facets of my life that I love and need to focus on. My dogs. Don't be afraid of taking a break, what's 1 month in the big scheme of things?

I hope this helps somewhat? I know how frustrating it can be. Avoiding SILs and their babies. I had one work colleague tell me that I better get pregnant soon, as I'm running out of time. I was 30, the same age as her. Otherwise, good luck with everything.

This post has been edited by MsConception: 03/03/2012, 11:19 PM