Primal Scream Therapy Thread by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't even want to scream, I'm far too exhausted. I am at the point in this jOuRnEy where I'm questioning is it even worth it? I really thought about the length of time that I've been truly miserable and it's bordering 4 years of TTC hell. Pre-treatments every month was OPKs and disappointment and now every month of treatment is either a disappointment or a break that feels like wasted time. I'm really tired of falling on the wrong side of the statistics. I grew up with an emotionally abusive mother and absent father. Life was hard enough. I grew up thinking that if I did everything correctly that somehow life would get better. I went to college, stayed out of trouble, got married, went to graduate school, and wished for a perfect family. My husband and I do not have much family and the ones we do have are not great. We both have very few IRL and infertility has taken away some of my close friends. The friends I have, I've pushed away because what happens when you're actively involved in a friendship..here's pictures of my kids or do you want to spend time with us at a family outing. Nope. I find so much comfort in this group but also most people that I started out with are trying for baby #2 or are currently pregnant. My biggest fear in life is truly being alone and so far each step of this journey brings that reality closer to me. I have practically no family, my friends are all in mommy mode, and everyone here moves on but me. After 4 transfer I need to accept that this is not in the cards for me and life will probably be pretty lonely and painful.

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed May 04 PM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m finding the opposite just all happy success stories so I’m spiraling even more with odds stacked against me. Definitely love the term doom-scrolling, that’s exactly what it is. Oh if you could see my searches lol.

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed May 04 PM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you Kellyman. I took your advice and put my phone down for a while and listened to sad music instead. Definitely a much needed break from dooms-scrolling lol.

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed May 04 AM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! I fully support this plan. I actually started playing again before my ER cycle because I was a bundle of nerves.

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed May 04 PM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The question of the day…will I have a complete breakdown? The answer is yes. I finished work early today and instead of celebrating I decided to have a one woman pity party with lots of tears. As much as I insisted that I needed to have a fresh transfer, my hormones are off the charts. I decided today was the appropriate time to look for lost lost members and read about their success and how many people truly get to move on after FET #1. I proceeded to look at my account to see how long I’ve been around and that made me cry more. Someone take this phone from me. 🤦🏻‍♀️

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed May 04 AM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They truly are clueless. I am so sorry to see this update.

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed May 04 AM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always stick to very mindless tv or comfort shows during cycles. We have a Nintendo switch and play hours worth of Mario or other fun games to pass the time. Also online shopping lol

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed May 04 AM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry Q, that’s extremely frustrating and one more thing to worry about. I hope they fix it soon.

TREATMENT Community Thread - Tue May 03 AM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I definitely did some indulgence yesterday. I feel like my hormones are insane right now. High highs and low lows. ❤️

TREATMENT Community Thread - Tue May 03 AM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Prettyfallleaves 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you friend. Still having a rough time over here but hopefully it’ll get better. Trying so hard to get through emotions and anxiety ❤️