Thank You for Existing - Introduction

[Koritsi]

Thank you so much for being here! We've been TTC for almost 2 years and it's been tough. Family and friends keep asking when we're having kids. I never realized what an incredibly rude question that is until I was in this position myself.

My "name" is Koritsi, which means girl in Greek. I wanted my username to be "korítsi sti mamá" (girl to Mommy) but it wouldn't fit. It's pretty hard to find a username that hasn't already been used here!

Anywho, I am 38 and my husband is 39. As I said, we have been TTC for almost 2 years. My OB/GYN suggested seeing a fertility specialist after 6 months of no success but I kinda dragged my feet. When we finally consulted with Dr. Brown (our fertility specialist) he suggested a laparoscopy to see if I have endometriosis and sure enough, I have Stage 4 Endo. They excised what was in there but it grows back quickly so we decided not to waste any more time. So we just did our first IUI this last Friday and we have to test on 4/5 to see if we're pregnant. Here's hoping we are.

I'm really grateful to have found a community for support and to offer my support, as well. I prefer not to share so many details with my family because, although they are well-meaning, I can't deal with the constant requests for status updates. So thanks for being here!

 

[tuesdaysbaby]

Welcome!

I so hope you get your much longed for BFP!

We are TTC our first baby, this is our third cycle and though my positivity was high a couple of days ago, I find myself getting more negative as the days go by. Here's hoping we both have good news to share!

People are getting on the bandwagon wondering when we are having kids too as we have been married nearly four years (in May) - you are right, it is a rude question and I wish people would think before they ask, it's private and who knows what struggles people may be having, or what their plans are!

Fingers crossed your IUI was successful!!! BnB is an absolutely fabulous place full of really supportive people who know what it's like! x

 

[amandakelley]

Aww hon Hope you get your much deserve :bpf: as soon as possible! Hopefully on April 5th. Keep us updated and if you ever want to talk to a fellow Floridian, just message me.

 

[AnonymousCAT]

Good luck! It's so hard with family always asking when you're going to have kids! My extended family always did that and that's one of the reasons I told them about my mc. ..so they would know we were trying and avoid insensitive questions. Ttc is such a hard journey. Hugs!

 

[bumblebeexo]

I hope you get your BFP!

Everyone keeps asking when we're going to have a second, but with my really long and irregular cycles TTC is not easy. I hate people asking, because we're trying so hard and not getting anywhere that it's so frustrating!

 

[Koritsi]

Thanks, tuesdaysbaby. Yeah, the asking when we're gonna have kids PLUS the unsolicited "Just get drunk!", "Stop thinking about it and it will happen!", "You're stressing yourself out! Stop worrying!" Ahhhhh!!! I wish people would just mind their business and respect our privacy. LOL.

 

[Koritsi]

Thanks, Amanda!

 

[Koritsi]

Thanks, CAT. My husband's family in Greece kinda gets a pass from me because it's his grandparents, aunts and uncles and they're old school. LOL. They're gonna ask no matter what. And they're so far away we don't have to constantly hear questions. But our family here is driving me batty. LOL.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. *hugs*

 

[Koritsi]

Thanks bumblebeexo! Yeah, that really sucks. Have you read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility"? My friend in Finland, who also has irregular cycles" introduced it to me to "learn" my body so that I could learn to tell the signs of what's going on with my cycle. If you haven't read it I would highly recommend it. It's eye opening.

P.S. That friend managed to get pregnant on her first cycle with her first daughter and she's currently pregnant again after one cycle of trying.