Monday, November 19, 2012

Taboo

I have been a regular blog stalker for the past couple months, never making any comments or actually blogging myself until now, but really trying to learn from everyone else's experiences with infertility.  It's been thought provoking, scary at times, and I've found some humor in it as well.  The one thing I haven't come across very much is the subject of egg donation.  I sort of feel like it is a taboo subject. I've only come across a few blogs (literally only 2) that talk about it as being part of their journey.  I'm sure there are more.  I just haven't found them yet.

One reason for that is because when I get interested in a blog, I start at the beginning of their story and read through their entire journey, even if it starts several years back!  It's like I'm reading a true life book and I really enjoy it.   So I really haven't read through an extreme number of blogs, although it feels like it.  I have found lots of things that I can relate too and I really appreciate that.  But as we are taking this next step into using Sis as our egg donor, I am craving finding others that have undergone the same thing or even better, going through it at the same time.

A common thread that I read in many blogs is the support that these women have found from others going through the same thing.  This is what has prompted me to go from a stalker to an actual blogger!  First, I crave that kindred relationship.  Second, maybe my story will help someone else.  And third, I have always loved writing and I find this to be therapeutic.  Maybe I can help make this aspect of infertility not so taboo...

6 comments:

  1. Glad you joined the ranks of bloggers! It's not only a great outlet, but an amazing network of supportive people who share similar journeys.

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    1. Thank you! It truly is an amazing network. It is comforting to know we are not alone.

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  2. I am so glad to have found your blog. I just started a blog for some of the same reasons. I have diminished ovarian reserve and if my next round of IVF doesn't work, we have to seriously consider donor eggs. I haven't seen much about donor eggs out there so I will be interested in following your journey.

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  3. Welcome! I am so glad you found my blog too. I took me awhile to find others using egg donors, but I did find them on Stirrup Queens blog roll, which is an amazing resource for a number of blogs.

    Good luck with your next IVF cycle. I'm going to check out your blog and hopefully follow your journey as well!

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  4. (I had to comment on this old entry of yours, because I'm doing exactly what you do - starting from the very beginning and reading through your story!) -from a new follower

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    1. Kate, thank you so much for reading my blog! I love starting from the beginning of blogs and I feel very honored that you are taking the time to read mine! I'm looking forward to visiting your blog as well!

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