Infertility - effect on relationship...

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Hi all

Has infertility ( and / or ivf ) effected your relationship at times ?

If so - how have you navigated that ?

Absolutely. It’s a difficult situation to be in and all the insecurities it brings. Whose ‘fault’ is it, etc….
My advice would be, communicate and have patience with each other. We all deal with things differently and take different times to process new information. Be kind with each other and don’t be afraid to explain how you feel to each other. For some people this experience tears them apart, for others it brings them closer. Remember what is the most important thing for you, for me it was choosing my husband over having a baby. I didn’t choose him because he could or couldn’t give me a child. I chose him because he makes me happy, with or without a child. I wish you all the happiness 💕

It can be stressful, it can test the relationship at times especially when things get hard or don't go to plan. If you already have a good strong relationship with loads of open communication then you will find it easily enough to navigate the hard conversation and the strain from treatment. Just make sure you both talk about everything and make time for yourselves that doesn't revolve around ivf.

Not doing ivf but TTC for almost 18 months and we got couples counseling it was the best 500 quid we could have spent!

This stuff is hard to deal with so get help if you can!!!