Hello to everyone who is here from ICLW! This is my second time to participate and not a whole lot has happened since the last one.
To summarize as briefly as possible:
We’ve been TTC for almost 3 1/2 years. Had a varicocele repair, a polypectomy, and a diagnosis that everything was ok after that. We’ve done 3 IUIs and are about to start another round.
At this point I’m almost just tired of the whole thing: talking about it, thinking about it, being poked, going through treatment, waiting…
Lately I’m not feeling very hopeful, and I’m tired.
We’re giving it another shot though, because for some reason there’s still a little bit of hope somewhere deep in there, and we’re not ready to quit yet.
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Dropping by from ICLW. We’re about to do another IUI too, and I am desperately trying to hold on to a few shards of hope. I hope the next one’s the one for you guys.
I am mentally in the same place – tired. I hope this round goes much better for you. Hang in there!
Happy ICLW!
himplusme.blogspot.com
Hello from ICLW! It’s amazing how important that little bit of hope can keep us going. Good luck with this upcoming IUI. I’ll be starting another one in a month…
I can relate to the tired feeling. When it’s been that long (I am going on almost 5 years), it is just draining. Sending you warm vibes and wishes for your next IUI
-Jess (#74)
I have given up so many times…I vowed to myself almost 2 years ago that I would keep at it until I got that BFP…it is hard, but it is nice to see others that feel the same.
Happy ICLW
There must be a reason you’re doing this fourth one. In my experience, as long as you still have a little hope, you should keep trying.
Best wishes!
It is so hard to keep up hope… hope isn’t even what keeps me going, I think. It’s desire. Even when I have no hope left, I just want a baby so bad that I have to keep trying. It helps that my dr. does have hope… if his was gone, I think I’d be done.
The weariness is a difficult stage to find yourself in, after several disappointments. I hope that this next one is the success you are hoping for.
Please don’t think about “giving up.” Take some time away from it, if you need, to find another perspective, new information, renewed motivation, additional support or whatever will equip you to make the right decision. Even if that decision takes you down a different path, make it a positive one that will bring you what you want in the end.
Lisa ICLW #63 – Your Great Life
I am sorry you are feeling so defeated right now. I hope and pray that when you decide to cycle again that you are successful.
#28 ICLW
Hello from ICLW. I pray that your next IUI is successful–hang on to that hope!!!
tina
iclw #172
Thanks for dropping by my blog for ICLW. Sorry that you’re having such a hard time of it. I know what it feels like to be worn out by hope. I hope that this IUI cycle brings you some good news.
Sorry to hear about your long journey. I am hoping this next cyle is the key for you!
ICLW #2
I’m so to hear about you journey. I know how it feels, we are also on a break after a cancelled IVF cycle and starting all over again just feels overwhelming, but I’m also not ready to quit. I wish you all the best.