tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post2576866898477384372..comments2024-03-26T06:41:22.957-04:00Comments on Freckled Citizen: Friday I'm in LoveMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948476830389001938noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-37792149689572534022012-06-17T08:10:01.813-04:002012-06-17T08:10:01.813-04:00Going to the step of IVF is a serious decision and...Going to the step of IVF is a serious decision and one that took us a few years to make but we went forward with it. <br /><br />Our most difficult issue after deciding to do it was finding a great doctor. Our first one was a nightmare and I war ready to give up but a friend referred us to someone who was incredible. He was encouraging without giving us false hope and most of all kind which was what my fragile heart really needed.Amy Huffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970965553682584075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-19370977564748708332012-06-14T21:53:25.234-04:002012-06-14T21:53:25.234-04:00Maggie, I love what you say in this post about wha...Maggie, I love what you say in this post about what sweet readers have been emailing you. "I don't know how you must feel, but I'm offering support anyway." <br /><br />When I first read of your struggles, I had the thought of "oh geeze, I have no clue what to say" and so I didn't say. But it still doesn't mean I don't appreciate the gravity of this situation. I could say "hang in there" but when I've dealt with tough things in my life and people had said those 3 words to me, I wanted to scream. So I won't even say that either. <br /><br />Keep up with sharing this journey with us!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162020113804695806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-13499167470360084142012-06-09T14:40:33.565-04:002012-06-09T14:40:33.565-04:00The infertility link was really interesting. My hu...The infertility link was really interesting. My husband and I spent a lot of time going back and forth on IVF and I was really afraid of it and put it off for several years. Then when I got the breast cancer diagnosis, all of a sudden I had to hurry up and get some eggs out just in case. And honestly, the first part of IVF, the subcutaneous stomach injections, the trigger shot, and the egg retrieval were really not bad at all. It made me wonder about the time I'd wasted being afraid of it. The shots really didn't hurt (and I was doing 3 a day of the subcutaneous ones), the trigger shot I didn't feel at all, and the egg retrieval was over quickly and I felt well enough the next day to go to a music festival. We had to freeze our embryos for when I can use them, but at least I know they're there now. I know IVF is a big decision (and an expensive one, our insurance didn't cover it). But if it's something you're thinking about, I'd be happy to answer any questions.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336966472461335637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-3624777462789115212012-06-08T12:18:42.074-04:002012-06-08T12:18:42.074-04:00Have you read Belle Boggs's short stories? My ...Have you read Belle Boggs's short stories? My other friend Maggie gave me her book "Mattaponi Queen" for Christmas, and I tore through it. They're a great read. <br /><br />Hugs to you.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297646259317020127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718146618187718643.post-13709316830656399882012-06-08T12:09:27.693-04:002012-06-08T12:09:27.693-04:00I was in North Carolina last week visiting my best...I was in North Carolina last week visiting my best friend, made me think of you. Happy Friday!The Waspy Redheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04400385235787500632noreply@blogger.com