I didn’t expect the waiting to be the hardest part. Waiting for test results, waiting between cycles, waiting for a sign things are working. How do you keep your life moving when everything feels on pause?

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I try to keep busy. Schedule things to do - go to a movie, go to a new restaurant, schedule an evening of house cleaning…just to have something else to think about.

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I know it’s easier said than done but if you believe in God I always say God knows already what will happen. This is out of your control. As long as you’re showing up for things you should be proud. What’s the worse thing that can happen? U don’t have ur own kid. I told myself if I can’t have my own kid I will adopt and raise them as mine. I don’t know if this perspective help

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Now that I am pregnant after all of that for years - still doing the waiting. Just try to make mini goals as well as things to look forward to along this long journey.

My mindset through all of this is that I’ll show up for appointments and do my best in between these appointments. Everything else is kinda out of my control, so focus on other things - career, hobbies, cooking etc etc. It helped me be sane and keep expectations in check.

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