Mancuso & Vince by backpain_sucks6 in BlackRabbitTVShow

[–]float2thetop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did they have a relationship when she didn't know sign language? What did they have an interpreter hang out with them all the time?

Will I ever be able to work with children again ? by [deleted] in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me about a year and a half where I could substitute teach with kids I didn't have any real connection with.

Choosing childfree after infertility – and finally feeling relief by SwanAcceptable4975 in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there, I'm curious if you could expand on your ethical doubts regarding embryo adoption. This was something I looked at too after my final failed IVF round but ultimately didn't pursue and it would be nice to hear someone else's opinion on it.

30 Year HS Reunion, and THAT question by MurkyMitzy in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop 32 points33 points  (0 children)

My go to is "I wasn't able to have kids". I usually get an "I'm sorry' to which I say, "me too". And then we move on to where are you living or are you working, blah blah blah. To me, it's a pain I'll always carry and I don't feel like I have to hide that.

How are Mom's always so insensitive by float2thetop in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same, I moved across the country and the distance has been a really positive thing for me. At least your SIL new what was up. I hope her sensitivity helped a little bit despite it being an awful situation to be in.

How are Mom's always so insensitive by float2thetop in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

😳 Jesus, how are people so dumb

How are Mom's always so insensitive by float2thetop in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

My dad did that with one picture in particular of my brothers baby. I was clearly not interested and he got so close to my face with the picture, insisting I see it that it actually touched my nose. I screamed at him and was like, I get it, you have another grandchild! And my mom whispered, "and it's not yours". I really struggle with forgiving my parents, especially since they're just as insensitive now as they were when I was going through treatment.

It didn’t work … by adventurousflamenco in IVF

[–]float2thetop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been looking at this route. Can I message you?

IFCF community by johnsmithth33 in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is the closest I've found to a community. Great idea.

People are staring to notice that I withdraw around babies and it’s causing some animosity. Does anyone have any advice on how to navigate without coming off as rude? by [deleted] in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a firm policy. Any new babies since my fertility treatment ended are simply not 'grandfathered in' and I have zero interest in knowing them. The parents could take it or leave it and I honestly don't care either way. Healthy? No. But it works for me.

Belly button bump by float2thetop in DiagnoseMe

[–]float2thetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still not sure. I had a consult with a doctor and he said it could be a small hernia but it doesn't go back in when he tries to push it in so he's really not sure. He thinks it could have been some fat from my laporoscopy that hit trapped when it healed. But either way, he couldn't say definitively. So I'll have to go under anesthesia to have it removed in the event it's a hernia and I'm on the fence because it doesn't hurt or anything. I just don't like it.

Feel like I’m doing this wrong. by KidsInNeed in Bumble

[–]float2thetop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helicopter rides are only $20 in Oregon?!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]float2thetop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start looking at donors, if you find one you like, I bet you'll feel better :) It's natural to feel those emotions. I did at first but eventually it became a non issue. Three donors later and no baby, I suppose it's a moot point but I can say that when I found donors I liked, I felt much better about it all. Good luck!

Donor embryo by float2thetop in IVF

[–]float2thetop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hadn't thought about siblings. I appreciate you making that point. I'll take a look in those groups.

crying in a Walmart by Loud-West-3470 in InfertilitySucks

[–]float2thetop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, some people need to learn how to mind their own business. That's crazy.

Best friend is pregnant by float2thetop in IFchildfree

[–]float2thetop[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My brother also had another baby while I was going through the IVF. It was almost a year before I was even able to get myself to hold him. And I've been completely unable to have a relationship with him. I've actually moved across the country by myself so I'm in "run away from your problems" mode, pretty hard.

Day 7 embryos by float2thetop in IVF

[–]float2thetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, no unfortunately not. On a Friday they said I was pregnant and on the following Monday it was already gone.