Introduction
Throughout the last 10 years I have come to terms with infertility and our journey into fertility treatment. It has been at times, an emotional roller coaster and an experience that has left me feeling empowered, educated and confident with our life choices. I can say with honesty that what has shocked and surprised me most throughout, was not my diagnosis and treatment, but the way in which people close to me have dealt with this. Some have surprised me in a very positive way, some more negatively, and other than the most obvious, this can often be one of the most difficult things to deal with, particularly during fertility treatment. As ironic as it may seem, our lives have been changed in some special way, with all that we have endured. Had we not been through all that we have, I would never have met so many caring and special people who have touched me in a way that I will cherish for all of my life.
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