That's how I feel and what this post will feel like.
D's incision has finally closed and his infection is gone.
My dad is doing well, his follow-up was today and everything is good.
My mom had her skin cancer burned off and they are testing a couple more locations on her body. She also had 3 lumps removed on Tuesday and they are out for testing. She's in pain but ok.
We're back from our very expensive weekend to mia.mi, it was so not in our budget right now (check last post as to why we went). We limited our time with D's fam. I am constantly shocked at the insensitivity of people. At one point when we were hanging out with D's fam, my nephew said that my watch was cool. I said thank you. My SIL asked me if D got it for me, I said yes, he gave it to me for Christ.mas. She then says to everyone, it's so nice when you don't have kids and you can buy each other presents. WTF!!!!! D just looked at me and I was going to go off but he just squeezed my hand and I stayed shut. I am completely livid and I am going to say something once I am a little calmer but at the same time I'm glad I didn't go off in front of my niece and nephew. She knows everything we have gone through, do you not think before you talk?. We have spent almost $50,000 to have a child. I would gladly never receive another gift again from anyone if I could have a biological child with D. What a douche!
Anyway, D and I did have a really nice time when we were alone and enjoyed relaxing and not being in this space. It was a nice break from reality.
It just bugs me that people don't get that we are grieving, that we have experienced a huge loss. Just because there was no actual baby that was lost doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. There is so much pain in never even being able to get to that point, to know that for the last 2 1/2 years there was never any chance at all of conceiving a child. To know that our future children will not be a product of us making love and making a baby.
D will not have a biological child and he is devastated and heart-broken. I just don't get it, my poor husband, the kindest, sweetest, funniest, most wonderful man in the world has to feel all this pain. I wish I could take it all away. I wish it were me everyday.
Life can be so unfair.
I know no one said it would be fair but it just sucks donkey balls.
Oh, and welcome to the ICLW'ers, a brief rundown of our journey is on the right. Thanks for stopping by, the comments are very much appreciated.
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I'm so sorry for that insensitive comment from your SIL. I'm blown away.
That really was a d-bag comment from your SIL. I really know what you mean about the grieving the loss of the child that will never be. It's hard to understand for some. Although I am not quite to the point you are, I feel like I have been grieving since the azoo diagnosis 12/31. All I've ever wanted was to have kids. So sad.
It must be the sister-in-law curse?! I think they are douche bags when it comes to IVF and not popping out babies assembly-line style. I'm so glad D is doing better and if you need any book recommendations for the next steps let me know-I can fed-ex!
Wow your sil needs a good slap in the face! Its one thing for a so called "friend" to say something like that, but for family. Its uncalled for and way to insensitive. KARMA IS A BITCH SIL!
You handled it right though. You were the bigger person for you niece and nephew. Of course your grieving! You have every right and really who wouldn't feel the way you guys do when being in that position. I just hope that your future brings such great things for you guys, YOU DESERVE IT.
I would be so pissed of at your SIL too. I just can't believe the crap that comes out of peoples mouths. I am glad you had a little QT with D on the trip though. I'm sure you guys needed a little of that. HUGS!!!
What a b!tch! I seriously think I would have flipped on her sorry ass. I'm sitting her fuming for you: No one, has any idea (not even other IFers) of the pain that goes along with being told that you and your husband will NEVER have a biological child together.
That pain will always exist, even if you create your family another way. I know that there isn't anything in this world that I wouldn't give or give up for DH and I to have had at least the CHANCE to have a biological child.
I'm so sorry you guys had to listen to that shit, and pay money to hear it. *hugs*
omg - I cannot believe your SIL said that - ick. Kudos to you for holding back in front of your nephew and it's a good thing you guys don't live closer to each other.
Glad to hear the family is doing physically okay. Thinking of you and D.
You have so very much going on right now! When it rains it pours.
I'm so sorry to hear about the mTESE. I wish you so much wisdom and emotional fortitude as you decide what to do next.
ICLW
Wow, what an insensitive comment. Glad you had a nice time when it was just the two of you.
Mr. Shelby (from iclw)
wow... you've just had A LOT thrown at you! I'm sorry things are hard right now. Sending lots of hugs!
what a cowbag !!
sorry for the insensitive comments. Im glad you had a relaxing time.whas the next plan for you guys ??
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Ohhh, I would have slapped her. Hard. I'm so sorry your SIL said that to you. And I'm so impressed by your self-restraint!!
BTW, thanks for the Midnight Sun tip you left on my blog. Love, love, *LOVE* it! I hope she finishes it someday. (ICLW)
that is crazy that she would be that thoughtless, so sorry.
There aren't enough words to describe how insensitive people can be about if. Sorry she made your feel that way. The anger that comes with people's insensitivity sucks too. You have enough to deal with.
ICLW
I am constantly surprised at just how insensitive the fertiles can be. I'm sorry that you and your DH are in this place, and I hope that things get brighter soon.
ICLW
I'm so sorry you were hurt and you ARE hurting. I wish I had words to make you feel better, sadly I don't. I know a lot about grief and being angry is OK. As is punching others in the face ;o) Sending you a hug!
*ICLW*
Sorry about the insensitive SIL comments. I've got a few of them myself and they never cease to amaze me. Don't think they'll ever get it.
Glad you and D got to spend some time alone in Miami. Lots of hugs being sent to you.
Good God. what an insensitive biotch--both for the comment and the timing of the trip. SORRY!!
I'm glad you were able to spend some nice time together in Miami without the rest. Some relaxation (and massages) must have helped a TINY bit with the stress of everything else. Just the tinyest of bits, though, I'm sure.
Worried about you! I have been looking for a new post and thinking of you and hoping that you are okay. I hope you and D are taking care of each other as you grieve. I hope to hear from you soon.
(((((((((((hugs))))))))))
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