Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
I am 37, soon to be 38. I have been married for two years and after gynaelogical surgery last year was advised that I would require IVF in order to conceive. (my husband is not keen on ivf). It is possible I may never have children and so have to come to terms with this. I would like women who do not have children to be portrayed in a diferent light. We're not sad, not to be pitied and not "career women". (Incidentally I do have a career but also a mind, a life and a spirit). We are still women who are managing to live with an emptyness in their life. I would like other supports and strategies to be developed to help portray women like me in a positive rather than sad light. What do you think??
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I agree w/ you....(on a different but similiar note....I think women who dont get married for whatever reason should be portrayed in a more positive light also....NOT old maids, old spinsters, desperate, crazy cat ladies etc.) but back to your point, some people (RESOLVE has info on this, I think) I think people who like and may want kids but end up NOT having kids call themselves "child free" (as opposed to "childless" which may give a "selfish" or "sad" connotation....is that whatt you mean?...there are groups for "child free" couples or singles---I read about it but dont know too much else about it...maybe google the term childfree living. I hope that helps a little. I am sorry about your surgery and wish you happiness in life, in general.
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