A tangential point to common conversation topics that come up: here’s an interesting link about infertility etiquette. While these won’t be issues for everyone, they are some common pitfalls to avoid to stay on the safe side. I can tell you that some of these are most definitely buttons for me. Also, here’s a way to frame support and kvetching: comfort in, dump out. I can’t hold myself together while at the same time supporting your problems that are directly […]
One recurring question we’ve been asked is: why seek help at one year? Other parts of the world use two years as a benchmark. In Britain, I wonder if the 2 year wait is influenced by the fact that the NHS can cover fertility treatment (behind a massive wait list*). (Treatment is alternatively offered privately.*) (*Source: British expat in my support group.) But the way I’ve always thought of it is: why would I wait to get checked out? We […]
Super-Secret Post Originally written month 16 (beginning, middle, and end) Here beginnith the testing.
Super-Secret Post Originally written mid-month-15 At the beginning of “month 14” we were officially past 13 cycles of trying and justified in seeking help. However, our first attempt for a referral had some annoying hiccups.