Poems about Infertility (III)

[Ronen]

The journey from infertility to family,
someone once said,
is like taking a train ride;
Never knowing whether
you'll reach your desired destination.

There are plenty of stops along the ride.
And each of the passengers
makes it's own decision
when its time to get off.

Some never need to take the train.
Others ride it for a lifetime.
But whether you reach your destination or not,
pay attention to the journey.
If you will,
as painful as it is,
it may reward you in unexpected ways.

New York, December 2000

(c) 2000 Ronen Divon, All Rights Reserved.

[jennifer21]

Very true!!!

[Denise-AZ]

That is a beautiful poem....
Right now....I certainly appreciate such in my life...

Thank you

[baguilar]

Denise,

When are you going for your next attempt? Where are you in AZ, if you don't mind me asking?
I am Glendale and I go to Dr. Nemiro in Scottsdale. He is a good RE, I think.

Belinda

[Kimb]

The poem says it well. I've been on that train for too long, glad to be finally off of it!! (been here at FT since 97)

Kim
ttc since 1995 for #1
1 exploratory laparoscopy in 97
5 IUI's all a bust 98
1st IVF botched 99
switched to new clinic late 99
2nd IVF/icsi 2000 - lost embryos due to infection in lining - also new dx fertilization problem
3rd IVF/icsi (infection free) +++++ but ectopic 2001
1st FET 2002 +++++ transfer of 2 blastocysts
Hannah Grace born 11/1/2002

[Denise-AZ]

I'm seeing Dr. Mark Johnson out of the Fertility Treatment Center in Chandler....he is awesome!!!!

My first u/s will be on the 11th....
First beta....18
Second...75
Third...313

Where are you in your treatment?....IVF yet???
We had our transfer on the 15th....2 pretty embies....

Denise

[Andylute]

Very nice Ronen, and very true.

DW & I reached our destination but not quite the one we were expecting when way back when our train left the station. We were diverted onto another track but are very, very pleased with where we ended up.

Be well!

Andylute

Lots of AIH, all failed
9 IVFs, all failed
2 FETs, both failed
2 boys adopted, very happy


His eyes, they shine so brightly.
His smile, it lights the world.
He has made us whole and that so sprightly!
We are proud, like a flag unfurled.

We need no secret arts
to see the love upon his face.
He has crawled into our hearts
and filled an empty place.

Who is the Heaven-sent little boy,
a Third who has joined Two to make One?
He's our song and he's our joy.
He's Yohanan our son.
_____

The circle has expanded. Our family? It has grown.
He has come to join us and call our home his own.
This precious little boy, whose eyes shine like the sun,
has not turned Three to Four but has made a bigger One.

So full of light, so full of love,
he makes our hearts to soar,
truly a blessing from above,
our son and brother named Naor.

[ladybug28]

The Complexity of my Existance

To exist
in a world
that can not understand
that can not see
that does not want to.....
is complex.
On one side,
I am the grieving parent,
mourning the loss of my future
missing the presence
of one who never got to fully be.
On another side,
I am the strong woman,
leading the way
showing others how to make it
and changing laws.
On another side,
I am the working girl,
doing the 9 to 5,
bringing home some money
to help put food on our table,
hiding my face to those who look too close.
And then I am the searcher,
looking for somewhere to put my faith,
someone to renew my spirit
and something to fill this hole
in my heart.
My existance is complex
for I must compartmentalize
different parts of me,
so that I can function
without falling apart.
The complexity of my existance
baffles even me.....
by Stephanie Marottek
7-16-2003
http://www.geocities.com/hopefully_trying_again

[amyfour]

Because tonight I need one so badly, and somehow I think you do too, I send you a warm and loving and understanding hug.

Peace be with you

amy

[ladybug28]

Thanks Amyfour!
I do need a hug...been feeling down, I just read your post!
want to chat?
I have msn, yahoo and icq.
email me
stephanie27@vcn.com
hugs!