If you're here as part of International Comment Leaving Week, welcome! (If not, you're still welcome! And you might want to check out the ICLW list, since it includes a lot of great blogs.)
This is my first month of participating. In fact, it's my first month of blogging, so I should probably introduce myself. You can read the basics of my infertility journey here, and my first post explains why I started writing about it.
Because things have been difficult lately, my posts are going to be on the serious side. Please don't hesitate to comment, though. Serious does not equal unfriendly. I really like connecting with others, and I still like a good laugh (even if I'm usually not the one to initiate it these days).
Thanks for stopping by.
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Happy ICLW and welcome to blogging! I'm sure you will find it to be very helpful, especially having other readers who understand. I'm so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Mine was only three days after getting the BFP and it hurt like nothing else ever has. I wish I could prevent anyone from having to go through that.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's already been a lifeline -- both the writing (because that's how I process things best) and the reading and connecting (because it cuts through the self-pity, and I learn so much from how others have coped).
DeleteI'm so sorry you've been through a miscarriage recently, too. However early it happens, it's just crushing.
Glad to see you continuing to blog!! I look forward to reading. You know you are in my thoughts always....
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And as always, thanks for your encouragement! You were one of my inspirations for coming here.
DeleteVisitor from ICLW. Just read your basics and I am so sorry to hear about your loss and the other challenges that you have experienced on this journey. I rather enjoy a serious blog and look forward to following you here!
ReplyDeleteThanks, and I'm really enjoying your thoughtful posts!
DeleteI hope that over time I can "look up" from my own story more, to focus on some things with wider relevance. Meanwhile, I hope that others can find something relevant here.
Hi from ICLW...I am so very sorry for your loss...I lost my baby Olivia at 22 weeks
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and Olivia. Just reading your story made me cry, so I can only imagine what living it must have been like.
DeleteBest of luck with your upcoming surgery.
Visiting from ICLW. i am so sorry for your loss. I admire that you are blogging, I think it will be a big help to you. I know I find it very therapeutic as well. I wish you the very best!
ReplyDeleteThank you! And likewise, I really admire that you're able to encourage others right in the middle of your own difficulties.
DeleteBest wishes for a happy surprise (or at least some peace and resolution) this week.
Hi from ICLW. You've definitely had your fair share of losses over the last couple of years...I am so sorry. I welcome you to the blogosphere and hope that you continue to find a ton of comfort and support here. Looking forward to following you on your next steps and seeing that crack turn into a gaping hole of light. ;)
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Thanks for the visit and warm welcome. ICLW has been a great reminder that everyone has their share of struggles. It's led me to read some blogs that I might have skipped earlier, assuming that we didn't have much in common ... and I really would have missed out!
DeleteFirst of all, I'm so sorry for your recent loss. I was where you are one year ago, in the early stages and acute grief that comes after such tragedy and heartbreak. I hope you are surrounded by support, not only by finding this community, but in real life. That's so important.
ReplyDeleteAnd welcome to blogging. I read your summary and the options for the next steps are overwhelming aren't they? I'm curious to see where it will lead you.
I'm sorry about the loss of your son, too. The one-year anniversary must be difficult.
DeleteOverwhelming as the decisions are, it's still a relief to have a few options left. I have some ideas about preferences. Now we'll see how well reality cooperates!
First I just want to day that I am so very sorry for your losses, your baby, your partner and the dreams surrounding them. Welcome to blogging though, it's a freakin' amazing experience and I have met some of the most wonderful friends through ICLW, they supported me through cycling, loss, deciding to stop and the grief from coming to terms with it - some of them are now closer than my irl friends despite living across the world. I really do hope you find the same, I adore the community that springs up around blogging and sharing experiences online.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the welcome! Yes, it's been a lifeline so far. I'm glad you had the support of friends through all of those stages and have made some peace with where things stand right now.
DeleteReturning your visit. Thank you for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly sorry for your loss, along with everything else you've been handed. Last March, I was where you are now. Hurting and still so very close to my loss. It took me six months before I could write my story out, so I have so much admiration for you that you're doing that already.
Enjoy ICLW. It's one of my favorite parts of the month and I've found so many wonderful women through it and they've been incredibly supportive of me.
Huge, huge HUGS!
I'm sorry for your loss, too. (Hugs back!)
DeleteBelieve me, I'm not writing about it so soon because I've got things together ... quite the opposite. It just feels necessary somehow, like a way to help get my thoughts in order.
ICLW was great. I'm already looking forward to next month.
Hi from ICLW. I am so sorry for your losses, and I wish you lots of luck as you continue on your journey. I look forward to seeing where it takes you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and best of luck with BabyE3!
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