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NewSew00 · 18/04/2020 12:04

I just wanted to say thank you to the people on this board. Those of you who give support to people struggling, those who take time to answer questions which have been answered many times before and those who have had their own treatments and completed their families yet still come back here to answer and try to help other people.

I have had some time these last few weeks to look at some other boards on Mumsnet and have been shocked at some of the nastiness and judgemental people there are out there (especially when ivf and infertility is mentioned), so people here, who know what we are all going through and willing to spend their time helping others and giving advice makes me very grateful to this place. It's certainly made me feel much less alone. So thank you.

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Thewait2020 · 18/04/2020 15:48

I couldn’t agree more, when I came on to here I was really scared and had more scary moments as tests have been carried out.

No one around me understands, as much as they try to be kind, it’s just not the same as support from others going through it.

You’re all a lovely bunch that make me feel more reassured in hard times x

PurpleDaisies · 18/04/2020 16:06

Just spotted this thread. This board is brilliant. Over the years it’s been so hard and nobody in real life really gets it. Literally a lifesaver here.

thefishthatcouldwish · 18/04/2020 17:26

Oh my god I was just about to start this thread.

Until people go through the hellish journey that is infertility then you will never ever get it.

This board offers a bit light in a very dark place.

I hope to goodness the vile people on the thread I just read never have to face infertility because its horrific.

The ilinformed judgmental comments from people is why I hide the journey my DH and I find ourselves on.

Anyway thanks all for all the kindness and support.

Shmabel · 18/04/2020 17:36

Couldn't agree more. After years of lurking in infertility threads, I was really shocked when I ventured out to other areas (like coronavirus for example!). And the poor lady who posted in AIBU this morning received such horrendous responses before it was moved to infertility (still very active now). Honestly, I wouldn't say I have mental health issues but some of the vitriol and nastiness really gets me down so I have to stay away.

It's so lovely that there's a community here full of empathy and understanding. That's why I come back even though my IVF worked and I'm 25+6.

LouScot · 18/04/2020 20:25

Totally agree. I've been spending lockdown obsessing about when clinics will reopen, thinking about how much older I'll be (I'm 42) and wondering if this is it for me, if time has ran out. It's so nice to have a place where I can say, yeah it's shit, and people will get it. Posted on that other thread that I couldn't believe some of the posts, no empathy at all. I normally lurk, but grateful to all those who are supportive

Littlebb2020 · 19/04/2020 12:34

This board was a lifesaver when and before I was going through ivf. I felt very alone until I came across it. The ivf has worked and I am in early pregnancy but I’ll never forget the struggle and I always come back and look on here and comment where I can offer advice/help x

Littlebb2020 · 19/04/2020 12:34

And yes I’ve also noticed bitchiness on the other boards especially the aibu. Only come across it once on here from a troll x

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