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I was reminded 'Well at least you've already got a child' today, took the wind out of my sails.......

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Norfolkbumpkin · 10/10/2010 13:56

I was chatting with a friend today about out problems conceiving, and in a friendly/sympathetic tone she stated the immortal lines......I honestly thought it was an urban myth that people said 'well at least you've already got a child'. It just knocked me for six and I was totally lost for a response. How are you supposed to react/follow on from this statement?? I felt (and still feel) a bit miffed.

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Bonsoir · 10/10/2010 14:03

I think it is quite right for doctors to relativise their patients' issues.

activate · 10/10/2010 14:01

I was told this by a doctor after secondary infertility with ttc second child about 16 years ago. Ignore it

If it helps I now have 4