You're a well-adjusted, independent, educated human being. When it comes to your infertility treatments, you've done everything by the book. You did your research (and you keep on doing it as new information becomes available). You made sure to find a doctor who could answer all of your questions and help you decide on the courses of action that are right for you. You've made and kept all of your appointments, kept up on your health and nutrition and done everything else that you were "supposed to do".
And you should be proud of that.
But even the most well-adjusted person is going to have emotional ups and downs when dealing with infertility. You may find that the upcoming holiday season increases your stress levels and makes you more prone to emotional highs and lows surrounding your infertility. It's important that you deal with these feelings as they arise.
The American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals has some great basic information about the emotional aspect of dealing with infertility. (You can find that here.) Other fertility resources, such as books and magazines, can also provide you with insight into how to cope with this aspect of the issue. But what's most important is that you acknowledge your feelings, try to understand them and surround yourself with people who will support you whether you're feeling high or low about the situation.
Of course, if at any time you feel like you can not cope with these types of problems, you should consult a professional counselor. Ask your fertility doctor for a recommendation to someone in your area who is knowledgeable about dealing with the emotions of infertility.
Question of the Day: How do you cope with the ups and downs of infertility? Who do you turn to when you're in emotional need?
