I have to admit, I felt a little pang of the "what ifs", when I read this story in the local paper. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=e4785a70-b6d3-4a6e-a834-d3198d78e019&p=1. It's called "It takes a village" and it follows the story of a woman pursuing fertility treatments at the latest fertility clinic to open in Vancouver. I was like, oh, I didn't get a plush robe, I want one of those. Why weren't they around when I was in "trenches"? At least the story doesn't make her sound like a crazy woman. She was just like the rest of us. Wanting to have a child by the man/partner she loves. Unlike the woman in story, I actually had great response with my follicles and had a lot of eggs for a "woman my age". Of course, that doesn't ensure a successful pregnancy. And I totally related to her optimism and hope. She's now going through her two week wait. Oh, I know how she feels. I wish the very best for her.
On another note, I'm feeling much better since I stopped taking the percocet. As with any codeine product, constipation is its companion, so I talked to a couple friends of mine, a pharmacist and a nurse's aide. I tentatively switched to ibuprofen/extra strength Tylenol and started drinking more water, prune juice and a couple of Senokots for good measure. Okay, and coffee. Yes, it truly does take a village to move some things.
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Third in a series on one woman's journey through 2 week wait. Also surrogacy in Canada.
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=da59d1dd-fa58-4c54-bfb9-b9fe81bd28a2
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I'm so glad you're feeling better (and not so, well, backed up).
I'm with you on reading these articles or watching the comparable segments on TV. They definitely trigger a bit of wistfulness and 'what if' for me, too. Plush robes? I wonder if they charge extra for that? I was lucky to get the paper gown. Felt like I spent most of my time stark naked.
P.S. Thanks VERY much for your comment today. I know I need to guard against poking a stick in the eye of mommies. I must be mindful of the old saying -- you get more flies with sugar than vinegar (or something like that). I have to be careful *not* to alienate before they've opened the spine. Great counsel, as always!
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