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ChiefMT
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Don't give up hope!
Hi ladies,
I was a regular poster on here, and now I usually just lurk. DH and I both have infertility issues, and after many medicated cycles and IUIs, we moved on to IVF and had our success. I am now 25 weeks pregnant, but my infertility journey always seems so close behind. You never lose sight of what you went through and what a miracle pregnancy (and then a baby) really is. I have been reading about so many of you that are discouraged and disappointed and my hopes and prayers are with you. With each step (and cycle) you take, you are one step closer to your miracle, even when it sometimes seems like you are further away. There are always ups and downs in the process and some days are harder than others, but even in the most devastating situations there is hope. I found so much comfort in this board and in sharing in the journey of others. I also recommened the book, Hannah's Hope - it pretty religious and I 'm usually not into that sort of thing, but it did give me some peace. Anyway, didn't mean to ramble, but I just wanted to send my love over here!!! Good luck to each of you...
“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”
-Harriet Beecher Stowe
Here's something I once found when searching for inspiration:
What do I think God meant when he gave me infertility?
I think he meant for my husband and I to grow closer, become stronger, love deeper. I think God meant for us to find the fortitude within ourselves to get up every time infertility knocks us down. I think God meant for our medical community to discover medicines, invent medical equipment, and create procedures and protocols. I think God meant for us to find a cure for infertility.
No, God never meant for me not to have children. That's not my destiny; that's just a fork in the road I'm on. I've been placed on the road less traveled, and, like it or not, I'm a better person for it. Clearly, God meant for me to develop more compassion, deeper courage, and greater inner strength on this journey to resolution, and I haven't let Him down.
Frankly, if the truth be known, I think God has singled me out for a special treatment. I think God meant for me to build a thirst for a child so strong and so deep that when that baby is finally placed in my arms, it will be the longest, coolest, most refreshing drink I've ever known.
While I would never choose infertility, I can not deny that a fertile woman could never know the joy that awaits me. Yes, one way or another, I will have a baby of my own. And the next time someone wants to offer me unsolicited advice I'll say, "Don't tell me what God meant when he handed me infertility. I already know.
 
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MRSadenosine
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/09 655 total posts
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Tai
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Congratulations and Thank you!
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| Posted 6/30/10 8:48 PM |
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angel333
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts, you made me   You gave me lots of hope  Thanks so much and congratulations on your pregnancy! 
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| Posted 6/30/10 9:33 PM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Thanks for sharing. I really like that. And congratulations to you!
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| Posted 7/1/10 9:41 AM |
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Athee
I believe in miracles!
Member since 8/07 2462 total posts
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Beautiful words!!!!
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| Posted 7/1/10 9:43 AM |
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ns1011
I'm wide awake
Member since 4/09 2697 total posts
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Nic
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Thank you!
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| Posted 7/1/10 9:45 AM |
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Angelsmusic
LIF Infant
Member since 11/09 176 total posts
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Re: Don't give up hope!
I loved your post...I followed your journey in the past. I am soo happy for you too. Now I'm again in the 2 ww.
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| Posted 7/4/10 5:52 PM |
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Kim7706
LIF Adult
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Kimberly
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Re: Don't give up hope!
I read those words and cried..
It was soo beautiful! and CONGRATS!!
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| Posted 7/4/10 7:18 PM |
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ChiefMT
LIF Adult
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Posted by Angelsmusic
I loved your post...I followed your journey in the past. I am soo happy for you too. Now I'm again in the 2 ww.
I remember you also!!!! Good luck!!! Sending and your way!!!!!!
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| Posted 7/4/10 10:22 PM |
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wants2bamom
Praying For A Miracle
Member since 10/09 1652 total posts
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Awwwwwww thank you for writing that...it made me smile
Congratulations on everything!!!
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| Posted 7/5/10 11:55 AM |
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MrsDeVito
Gio's gonna be a big brother!
Member since 7/09 4671 total posts
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Christina
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Thank you so much for this!
And congratulations!
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| Posted 7/5/10 1:34 PM |
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MrsFein09
We are so in Love with you!!!
Member since 10/09 2470 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 7/5/10 6:13 PM |
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FlowerWife
Positive Vibrations...
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Re: Don't give up hope!
thank you for this!
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| Posted 7/5/10 10:28 PM |
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KMCGK
Gotta have faith
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Re: Don't give up hope!
Thank you for sharing. I needed to read this.
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