Feeling so much guilt about my friend's IVF struggle
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Anonymous
| A couple years ago, I went through two rounds of IVF, which resulted in my 1 year old DD and 3 frozen. My best friend, who also had fertility issues, was inspired by my success and ended up spending money she and her husband couldn't really afford for a round with donor eggs, which resulted in 2 embryos. I encouraged her the whole process. The first didn't take, and we found out yesterday, neither did the 2nd. I am devastated for her, and I feel truly horrible for my part in encouraging her to try it. |
Anonymous
| Lesson learned. You can be empathetic without actively encouraging. |
Anonymous
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I hope you shared not only the good but also the bad and the ugly [u]so that they entered the process with clear eyed instead of starry eyed.
You went through two rounds of IVF, so it's not all milk and honey for you. |