Comments on: What It Feels Like When You Can’t Get Pregnant

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:46:07 +0000

In reply to Caseyv. I'm so sorry! That sounds miserable! I hope everything works out and you feel some comfort and peace!

By: Caseyv

Caseyv — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 04:35:43 +0000

I just found this article and it really spoke to me. My husband and I have been trying for 16 months — I have PCOS, just had surgery to remove uterine polyps and I’m hoping that everything is all clear and we can move on. We’ve gone through a year of tests and I just feel so incredibly down. This post was super helpful. Thank you.

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:28:39 +0000

In reply to Marissa Naumann. It's so hard to wait but so hard not to at the same time! I'm so sorry you've been going through this! I hope that everything works out! And you can always wait a few days to find out!

By: Marissa Naumann

Marissa Naumann — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:39:29 +0000

My husband and I started really trying this year. We have tried in the past but after a few negatives we stopped trying because I was becoming too upset that it wouldnt happen. I want a baby so much that I am scared to take a test now. I have felt nauseated for a week now and he wants me to take a test but I’m too scared that it will be a no.

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:29:19 +0000

In reply to Kristen. You're so welcome, Kristen! I'm so sorry you're going through this, but you are absolutely not alone! I hope it happens soon!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:54:37 +0000

In reply to Chelsea Johnson. Same here. It's been about as long and I just sobbed through this whole post. I appreciate it. I feel ridiculous for feeling bipolar after what I know is clinically a short time, but it's felt like a lifetime. Especially when you really know your body. Thank you.

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:21:35 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Oh Melissa, I'm so, so sorry. That sucks. He really is in control, and sometimes you can't see that until you're through the trial you're facing. I hope things work out for you soon!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:30:29 +0000

Thank you for your post! I really needed it tonight. We’ve been TTC for over 3 years and never a positive test. It is extremely hard to watch family and friends around you “accidentally” get pregnant. I’ve spent so many nights in tears. But ultimately we must remember God is in control of our lives.

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 05:00:23 +0000

In reply to Yuna. I'm so sorry, Yuna. That sucks. It's super hard to be happy when everyone around you is getting what you want. I don't think it's fair for me to tell you to be happy with one child. I think it's okay to keep trying, holding onto hope. Maybe you could meet with a fertility specialist?

By: Yuna

Yuna — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 03:40:15 +0000

Thank you so much for the post. I’ve lost count of how long I’ve been trying, maybe 12months, maybe 15, maybe 18. I’ve seen so many people around me get pregnant, including some that tell me “oh now what should I do, I’m pregnant again!’ I tried telling myself that if I pretend to be happy for them, or even try to be genuinely happy for them then god will also give me this greatest gift. But time and time again it’s still not happening. Even though I already have a 2 year old child, but I still feel like my heart yearns for another child to complete the family. And I feel guilty thinking whether I’m just too greedy because there are people who are struggling with just one child. But after a lot of thinking, I realize that I cannot help it that this is what my heart and mind and entire body truly yearns for. Just that month after month after month it’s just not happening. I’m beginning to think that it’s never going to happen again. Should I just convince myself that I should be happy with one child?