Don’t Call Me, I’ll Call You
Here’s what I don’t miss about the trying to conceive…
- Waiting for doctors appointments
- Being treated as a “patient”
- Ignorant and discouraging comments by doctors
- Often being asked about my husband’s sperm, even though it says in my chart that I don’t have a husband
- Waiting for results
- Having my blood drawn
- Feeling ancient at 37, when I started this mess
- Getting up at 5:30 in the morning only to arrive at the doctor’s office to discover that I’m in the middle of the pack, and still have a fairly long wait
- Waiting for tests
- Finding it hard to concentrate while on all of those damn meds
- Fighting my insurance company
- Waiting for ovulation
- Feeling bloated
- Waiting for more results
- Painful procedures
- Feelings like failure
- Weight Gain
Did I miss anything?
Okay, obviously, I have a lot of material for the therapist couch, which is good because this morning I’m off to interview a new one. Let’s hope she can help me put together a list of all of the things I like about the adoption track
that must have been annoynig (re:sperm). I always hated how revolted a ultra sound tech was when they saw my uterus when I was cycling (yes I get it my uterus would never sustain life – read the fing chart already we are working with a surro). sheesh.
1good luck with the therapist. i hope she is a good fit and can help you navigate these new waters.
2good luck with finding your competent therapist
3have a wonderful rest of the year
ICLW hugs!
I was asked about my husband too! I really hated all the pants off appointments and ordering sperm while at work. I am excited about your good things about adoption list.
4Yeah, you nailed it! Good luck.
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