Afraid to Ask
Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 4:33PM One of my dearest friends has been trying to get pregnant like... forever. For whatever reason, it just hasn't happened for her.
I want NOTHING ELSE in this world for her to be pregnant. Last week, she went through her umpteenth round of IVF (using a new 'protocol' this time, however). Her pregnancy test is today.
I've been waiting by the phone. Waiting. W A I T I N G.
I'm so afraid that no news is bad news.
Here are the various ways I have thought about asking (via SMS):
"Hey -- want to get together this week for a drink? or would you prefer tea?"
"Thinking about going surfing, scuba diving, skiing or rock climbing (and other dangerous sports) in a few months, wanna come along?"
"What kind of cheese should I bring over later: brie or cheddar?"
"Why did the chicken cross the road? I don't know either." (Are you pregnant or not??)
Please be pregnant. It's just not fair that some people have to work this hard at it.
Not fair at all.
Meg Collins
Baby O was born today at 3:37pm, healthy and happy. We couldn't be more thrilled!!!
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In case anyone is wondering, the test was NOT NEGATIVE. But I'm not allowed to be excited. At all. We're not counting any chickens yet. YUP -- NO CHICKENS will be counted, got it? Ok good.
But really SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Ok I'm done.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for your friend! As someone who has gone through infertility, I know she must feel so blessed to have a friend like you supporting her!
Thanks Holly.
Ok, it's been 8 weeks and so far we have a healthy singleton with a very nice heartbeat!!! Yay!!!
<dances a jig>...
Glad things are going well for your friend. Praying for a healthy and happy pregnancy.
Everything still good?
It does suck! Take it from someone that has gone through hell to get pregnant. A m/c, an ectopic that ended in m/c, hormone therapy and two major surgeries. Now I am pregnant with my first at 34. It took me three years to get here and I am just blessed that my prayers were finally answered. To top it all off, I work for child protective services and had to deal daily with people who either could not care for their children or did not care about their children. I'm happy to see your friend was successful and had a healthy little one.