Strength In Pain

My favorite brother in law got me a cd for Christmas- Mumford & Sons. One of the songs (The Cave) has a lyric that has helped me through all of the shots, pokes, ultrasounds, and emotional pain. The lyric is: "I will find strength in pain". When I find myself dreading or getting anxious about the shots or upcoming appointments I think of that song. I also think of Nick and all the strength he has. He has remained so positive and strong for me. There are some things I learned because of IVF:

1. I am stronger than I thought emotionally & physically....it's crazy how much a body/soul can handle.

2. I am resilient... I have bounced back so many times after so many stumbles and I try to keep a smile on my face.

3. I am married to the most amazing person... to him I will forever be grateful.

4. How I want to treat people... never will I compare anyone's situation to another's. So many people have commented that they understand what we're going through and that they know people who have given themselves shots because of other reasons. I'll tell you what- IVF shots are not like other shots. The emotional baggage that comes with IVF is no way comparable to other things. Unless someone has gone through IVF, they have no clue what we're feeling or dealing with.