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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is the hardest thing, OP, I understand. Like others said, you just have to get through it and protect your heart. If you have a close enough relationship, I urge you to tell your sister and SIL how you're feeling. That you love them and are excited for them, but it's just too painful and could they please try not to talk about it around you. Not because you don't care, but because it's what you need to protect yourself right now. [/quote]

OP, if you do this you should also see a therapist. You cannot avoid family forever, and if avoiding celebrating the joy of your loved ones becomes routine, over time you will alienate people. Use avoidance as a stop gap measure only until you can get some help with managing the complex emotions infertility brings. It is important to find a way to grieve and cope that doesn’t make someone else’s blessing all about you and what you are missing.[/quote]

She’s in the middle of it right now. The right time to cope and find joy in others is about a year after she finishes treatment herself. Give her a break.[/quote]

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