In July 1996, I was diagnosed with Turner's Syndrome and as a result, I was told that I am completely infertile with little to no ovarian tissue. Moving forward to 2011, after much soul searching, my husband and myself have decided to look at our family building options and track our experience not only to demonstrate what it has been like facing this hurdle and to offer support but to give an account of how the NHS and other organisations are helping us.
Friday, 13 May 2011
Reacting to other peoples' pregnancies.
I have found over the years that I have reacted very differently to other people becoming pregnant. I reacted very badly to both my SIL. I feel numb towards my sister and really want to keep my distance. It is early days for her but I wonder how my feelings will progress. My colleague has just been rushed off on maternity leave and actually I am getting into it by suggesting a baby mock up of a company t-shirt and I gave generously to her baby present fund!!!!!! Previously, I have been in tears at my colleagues getting pregnant. A couple of receptionists at my other job have toddlers and it is baby talk all the way and I am up and down. I think because I spend so much time with kids as a teacher, I am able to get involved with their conversations so I feel included, so maybe working with kids has helped me. I even call my classes 'my kids'. I don't get jealous at all. I have had a couple of sticky moments with parents and I feel quite useless when that happens. Perhaps my job gives me a child fix??? Could this be that I am starting to deal with my infertility issues?
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