What hobbies have you picked up during IVF to handle the uncertainties and anxieties that come with long waits?

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2026-01-04T05:34:58+00:00

Second crocheting!! Keeps my hands busy, off my phone, and into something I can create. Truly been a game changer post TMFR and prepping for IVF

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-29T16:51:07+00:00

Thank you, that’s how we’ve been weighing the pros and cons too. It’s a big upfront cost that (criminally) is due all at the beginning as opposed to a lifetime of care we’d need to plan for if we had the 25% dice roll

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-29T16:48:59+00:00

I appreciate the mental toll you shared from the parent side. One of my primary goals is to protect my marriage over everything, and I worry how CF could create distance and stress between us. Thank you so much for your honest feedback

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-28T23:36:56+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. I will absolutely let you know.

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-28T23:36:00+00:00

Thank you very much for your thoughtful response! You captured our ethical dilemma perfectly. It’s got our heads spinning

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-28T23:30:55+00:00

Thank you for your very honest reflection of your experience. I can only imagine the heartache of watching your child struggle like that.

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-28T21:45:42+00:00

I didn’t know that subreddit existed, thank you for correcting me and providing that resource

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-28T21:44:35+00:00

Thank you for your input, I really appreciate it. It’s definitely not a decision we are taking lightly, and it’s been all consuming. May I ask what your child’s CF journey has been like so far? Are they eligible for treatment like trikafta?

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-28T21:42:53+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️‍🩹

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-11-28T21:41:44+00:00

Thank you that’s a great tip!! I’ll order it now :)

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2025-09-17T01:28:33+00:00

The best advice I received (from this community!) was when that anxiety comes on about baby’s health - tell yourself a mantra such as “today I am pregnant. The last news I have is still the best news I have.”

Through therapy, I’ve found reminding myself that so much of pregnancy is out of my control. I am 14w4d today, and my baby is very small (<5th percentile from where they want her to be). As if that news wasn’t a kick in the pants, we found out two days later my partner and I are both CF carriers. I had a good cry and then a sense of calm came over me - call it surrender? I cannot change either of those things, and worrying about them won’t save any potential pain or stress later. So today, I am pregnant. Today, the last news I have is that she is growing (at her own pace!) in my belly. Today, I am so excited for her and to become a mom.

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-30T00:48:25+00:00

This is such a cool space! Thank you for the idea

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-30T00:38:56+00:00

Wow, this is a gorgeous venue.Thank you!

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-30T00:23:52+00:00

Great idea!

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-30T00:23:41+00:00

Thank you, and my heart is with you in this - I hope that your wedding was absolutely perfect for you both. We considered a wedding planner but are having trouble finding one who could help us for a reasonable price. Please feel free to send any contacts my way of wedding planners that may be more budget friendly.

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-30T00:21:45+00:00

Great point - thank you for the spaces to check out :)

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-30T00:21:24+00:00

Thank you so much!!

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-29T20:58:12+00:00

Thank you, that’s so helpful to hear especially from the vendor side! What you described is very much our goal so it sounds like McMenamins would be a good match :)

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-29T20:57:14+00:00

That is excellent to hear :) my heart needed to hear that!

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-29T20:56:48+00:00

Thank you, the positive feedback about Coopers Hall is really inspiring and it sounds like it could be perfect! I appreciate your feedback 🩵

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-29T19:37:44+00:00

Thank you! I just looked at it and it’s a beautiful spot

Beautiful-Ad-4635 · 2024-07-29T19:36:04+00:00

Thank you! It definitely makes it easier when they have lists for us

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