So welcome! I’d like to say: enjoy your stay, but I’m pretty sure given my messed up state of mind that you probably won’t.
So here’s the super short version:
After 7.5 years, about 12 timed cycles, 3 IUI’s including DS, 4 fresh IVF’s, including PGD, 1 FET, a bunch of intralpidids, a whole lot of tests, 2 surgeries, a ton of money and enough tears to end a drought, this is what we have to show for it:
7 first trimester miscarriages
NO children!
On Monday, the 23rd November, we start with our initial assessments for adoption and finally put our TTC journey behind us. My body is broken, its taken 3 intensive rounds of Cortizone just to recover from my FET and subsequent miscarriage (#7)m, my spirit is broken, my bank account is in the red, and I’ve lost faith in science……………..
So from TTC to CTT and Adoption!
ello gorgeous,
Your true spirit shines through in your last line….
“So from TTC to CTT and Adoption!”
Your spirit may be broken honey but it continues to want to fight to make you the wonderful Mum we all know you’re going to be.
xxx
I hope your flight went well despite the awful weather.
Thinking of you this weekend as your new journey starts!
Lots of love and hugs!
P.s. Enjoy your pampering today
Wow, Shaz: stepping onto the adoption train. THAT IS GREAT – how exciting in so many ways. I’m looking forward to reading about this journey!
I hope your adoption journey is much much shorter than your TTC journey has been. I hope that you remain as strong and amazing as you are now. I hope that when you finally hold your LO in your arms that you are overcome with joy and happiness.
May your journey be short and fruitful and end in sleepless nights and dirty nappies…
Thinking of you during your next step in your journey!
Stopping by for an ICLW visit…
No. 2: the unfair struggle (mfi, speedskating, nanowrimo)
Here from ICLW and wanted to share a bit of my journey with you too. We are also looking at adoption but in Ireland is like waiting for Hell to freeze over…we are gettign nowhere and it’s really frustrating. I know that on the other side of the pond things are much better and I wish you all the very best for this new journey. Much love, Fran
ICLW
Here from ICLW.
I hope that your next steps come easily and calmly.
Pardon my ignorance, but what does CTT stand for?
Now let me comment about adoption. It is the most amazing thing you can do for a child. My mother was adopted as an infant to my grandparents who were unable to have their own children. She brought light into their home, and she was loved just as any biological children would have been. Children shouldn’t have to be in orphanages. They’re horrible places for children who could otherwise be in loving homes. You will provide an incredibly loving home to a child, and I know you will be a fantastic mother.
As one who has been down the IVF road (except no BFPs) and is now on the road to adoption, I raise my glass of shiraz to you and wish you the best. It’s all a process and there can be lots of ups and downs.
That is a long journey. To be where you are right now emotionally is quite understandable. I am so glad that you have come to a place where you are happy moving onto adoption. I hope your heart, bank account, and happiness recover quickly.
Blessings on you as you move forward on this new part of your journey.
ICLW
Stopping by for ICLW. Sorry to hear about your TTC journey, but I’m glad you’re at a place where you can now move on. Trust me, the adoption paperwork is a pain, but it’s nothing to what you’ve already been through. We’re actually hopeful now that our baby isn’t too far away, something we never quite achieved through all those medical procedures.
Wow. You’ve had an incredibly long, difficult TTC journey. I’m glad to have found your blog and look forward to following you through the process of adoption. Wishing you all the best!
ICLW
Stopping by from ICLW.
I hope your journey to adoption goes by more quickly than your ttc one did.
Oh my goodness, 7 miscarriages! I had ONE and I could barely deal with it. My heart aches for you.
Awesome that you’re adopting though. Hubby and I would like to regardless of whether or not we conceive. Adoption is an exciting thought!
ICLW
This is heartbreaking to read. My body is broken as well and we did move on to adoption. It is a big step and I hope you can find some peace. Our son came home in 2008. Adoption has been an unexpected gift for us.
ICLW
You’re in my thoughts and prayers as you move forward on the next step of your journey. You are a very brave and strong woman and will make a wonderful mother. ICLW
Hope the flight was not too traumatic. Glad you are looking forward but know a piece will always be looking back. thinking of you.
Here’s to today being the start of a dream becoming a reality my friend. Thinking of you and praying. Love to W as well.
xxx
Dear Sharon
I hope you had an ok flight and are enjoying CT so far. At least we are having fabulous weather this week.
I am thinking of you today, a day which signifies the start of a new journey for you and your husband in your quest to become parents. I wish you both all of the best.
Know that I am praying for a miracle and a speedy adoption process for you both.
All the best..xxx
Good luck in your next step in getting a family, hope it is success for you both
ICLW <3
I think of my friend who went the same route. She has two lovely children from Russia who give her so much joy. Their daughter is beautiful and their little boy so, so sweet.
You have the right to feel the way you do after all of this. Adoption is a great solution and it is something positive to focus on in the future, right ?
Happy Icomleavwe.
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I’m praying that your journey through adoption goes well.
Have been thinking of you all day xxx
Good luck,,,
I suggest parentprofiles.com once your home study is completed.
Blessings to you on your journey… ICLW
Happy Thanksgiving!
So sorry for all you’ve gone through, but best of luck in the next stage of your journey! We adopted our son this year after 3 years of TTC, and it’s been the most wonderful experience of our lives! Because I am apparently insane, we are still TTC as well, but really, adopting our boy has fulfilled so many dreams that all the TTC madness doesn’t hurt quite so much anymore. May your baby find you quickly!
{{{Huge hugs}}} for you my friend. Hoping and praying the adoption journey is short and sweet.
Hugs I hope Yesterday went well. And that your adoption journey is short and sweet.