Mind Your Own Womb

Somewhere there is a woman: 30, no children. People ask her, "Still no kids?" Her response varies from day to day, but it usually includes forced smiles and restraint. "Nope, not yet," she says with a chuckle, muffling her frustration. "Well, don't wait forever. That clock is ticking, ya know," the sage says before departing, happy with herself for imparting such erudite wisdom. The sage leaves. The woman holds her smile. Alone, she cries... Cries because she's been pregnant 4 times and miscarried every one. Cries because she started trying for a baby on her wedding night, and that was 5 years ago. Cries because her husband has an ex-wife and she has given him children. Cries because she wants desperately to try in vitro but can't even afford the deposit. Cries because she's done in vitro (multiple rounds) and still has no children. Cries because her best friend wouldn't be a surrogate. "It would be too weird," she said. Cries because her medication prevents pregnancy. Cries because this issue causes friction in her marriage. Cries because the doctor said she's fine, but deep inside she knows it's her. Cries because her husband blames himself, and that guilt makes him a hard person to live with. Cries because all her sisters have children. Cries because one of her sisters didn't even want children. Cries because her best friend is pregnant. Cries because she got invited to another baby shower. Cries because her mother keeps asking, "Girl, what are ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news