
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.

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I have been a Paramedic for 7 years.My service just hired a bunch of new paramedics right out of College.Right out of school they still have so much to learn.They are all like 21, 22ish and if one more of them askes me how many children I have I'm gonna snap!!!I think about it enough without it being pointed out every shift by some new kid. For now my usual response is "3....my dog, my husband, and now YOU ROOKIE."
Anyway that's my mini rant, thanks for listening.
Anyway that's my mini rant, thanks for listening.

deleted_user
I like your answer! :)

deleted_user
I know how you feel! Or, when people you know are pregnant and other people say "when are you going to have kids?" Grrr!!

deleted_user
i know the feeling. I think your answer is great.

deleted_user
yes I'm in the same field and they are rookies and getting younger and younger and it's non of their business they have nothing better to ask you. like how long have u worked here?

deleted_user
I love your answer! I hate when people ask that or ask when are you having children? It is none of your nbusiness so don't ask!

deleted_user
I always get "are you planning on having kids?" I even get that from my boss, who I have recently told what I am going through as I will be away (hopefully) next week. When he found out I was doing IVF, his jaw just dropped as he realized what he was always saying to me. Good response!

CosmicLibrarian
Great response! I have had the same comments too. What hurts worse, is when your own family gives you these sad, sympathetic eyes. The comments from family and friends, if it's meant to be, it will happen. My fav, be patient. ARRGH!!!! Do they not realize that we are adults? DUH! I think we are all mature enough to know that stuff. The words I really want to hear are, I'll pray for you both.

deleted_user
Amen, sister!! I can't stand when people make some comment about us having kids. I really want to be like you know, I am sorry that it is just not that easy for everyone! Now leave me alone!! I agree with JenCare in that it would be nice to hear every once in a while "I'll be praying for you" instead of be patient and it will happen. BTW that doesn't help or make me feel better.

deleted_user
I know how you feel! If I have one more person tell me I better hurry up and have another baby or it will be to late I am going to snap. I am only 29! I love your answer!!

deleted_user
i know its hard. especially since we have a reason the number of children isnt high.

deleted_user
Thanks for the support ladies it means so much.Other than my husband you're all I've got.NO ONE knows anything about our situation.They don't even think we're thinking about having kids.

melissaas
I love your response-that should keep them on their toes! LOL

honeyb11277
I love your response as well!! I always say that I already have 2 kids, my DH and my black lab!!

deleted_user
Hi yes, On Sunday I have to go to a my sister's twins birthday. She conceived one day after she stopped taking the pill, when her then boyfriend proposed to her. She ended up getting married 4 months pregnant with twins, which was sort of funny. But there are 7 neices and nephews who will be there on sunday and I am the oldest and only one in the family childless. I know exactly how you feel about comments, they can be very frustrating.

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My favorite was at work...of course, a co-worker's wife was pregnant...and he was saying how she wanted to try right away because the older you get the harder it is...she's only 32. And then someone said to me (laughing) "Yeah, how old are YOU?" At the time I had just turned 35. I didn't answer but just smiled...and then another co-worker said "She's never going to have kids...she's going to alone the rest of her life." And, thankfully, someone said "Alone? She has her husband!" All of this was happening as I was headed out of the lunchroom. I broke into tears and called my husband. People are so insensitive. We've been married since 2003...OBVIOUSLY something is worng! Duh!!!!!!!!!!
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