tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post5934106900652312618..comments2023-04-26T10:48:38.547-04:00Comments on Bent Not Broken: One year after the IUDBentNotBrokenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-28739772911735953732016-04-09T03:06:01.510-04:002016-04-09T03:06:01.510-04:00I used to have really heavy periods (even bled on ...I used to have really heavy periods (even bled on someone's damn couch despite super tampon and liner) due to fibroids and when it was obvious I was never going to get pregnant (IVF included) I went with a uterine embolization procedure. Though my husband was still nervous I'd get pregnant unexpectedly, that never happened. I was also nervous about IUD, so it's good that you shared your experience with it. Deathstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012800256411878445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-23491151918012022622016-04-08T22:20:40.200-04:002016-04-08T22:20:40.200-04:00That's the thing! That little shred of hope w...That's the thing! That little shred of hope was so crippling for me. At first I thought that maybe it was crazy to get it. I mean, my ovaries are pretty well shot and do a good job preventing pregnancy on their own. In the end, I'm glad that I did because it's really helped me move on. If I were offered a hysterectomy I'd seriously consider taking that option too. <br /><br />I'd love to write what you wrote on this topic. Your blog is one of the few that I read regularly that I haven't read all the way from present back to the beginning. :) BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-22296864324109707562016-04-08T17:27:28.485-04:002016-04-08T17:27:28.485-04:00I don't think people realize what a crippling ...I don't think people realize what a crippling thing false hope can be. It's something one can't just turn on and off either. That pesky little "what if??" can really do some damage and I'm so glad you've been able to take an action that eliminates it. Also glad you wrote about it - I don't think people talk about this aspect of transitioning from infertility to not having children enough. I was somewhat shocked and so grateful for the people who commented when I wrote about this; I expressed my often intense feelings of wanting my parts removed and IF survivors who had had hysterectomies generously commented that it saved them emotionally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-1421166543420417692016-04-03T21:07:24.651-04:002016-04-03T21:07:24.651-04:00It is such a personal decision, and a really hard ...It is such a personal decision, and a really hard one at that. I'm glad I could give you some food for thought. If you have any questions about the IUD, I'm happy to answer them (really, nothing embarrasses me). BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-8282467389915618652016-03-31T14:22:21.865-04:002016-03-31T14:22:21.865-04:00I've been contemplating some form of birth con...I've been contemplating some form of birth control for over a year now. On the one hand, I do not feel as if we are "trying" to get pregnant anymore after 6+ years and I've accepted the fact that the chances of me getting pregnant are one in a million. On the other hand, as you say, the mind is a tricky thing...and it's a hard thing to let go of. But I like what you said about the IUD allowing you to finally heal and rebuild your confidence, that's definitely something I'd love to pursue. Thanks for bringing up a topic that I need to give more thought to! :)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703481094197544196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-6390690852489855022016-03-30T12:28:33.537-04:002016-03-30T12:28:33.537-04:00Me too! It was something that you wrote (I can...Me too! It was something that you wrote (I can't remember whether it was a comment on my blog or a post on yours) that helped me make the decision to go for it. BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-20117581188058581272016-03-30T12:27:21.723-04:002016-03-30T12:27:21.723-04:00Thanks! Your friendship has played a large role i...Thanks! Your friendship has played a large role in my healing too!BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-50805710401479358492016-03-30T12:27:00.404-04:002016-03-30T12:27:00.404-04:00Agreed! Healing hasn't been easy, but it has ...Agreed! Healing hasn't been easy, but it has been worthwhile, and it will serve me throughout my life. That being said there's still a lot of healing left to do. BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-33366680127903226342016-03-25T16:24:02.792-04:002016-03-25T16:24:02.792-04:00I am glad it's worked out for you! :) -- mind ...I am glad it's worked out for you! :) -- mind AND bodywise! loribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272814565916935113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-67485759755549636802016-03-24T02:46:18.015-04:002016-03-24T02:46:18.015-04:00"I'm even happy most of the time...."..."I'm even happy most of the time...."<br />I am very happy to read this sentence! I am happy for you.<br /><br />wishing you all the best for the future.Klarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028863974858724867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-78017726901190586762016-03-23T21:39:29.872-04:002016-03-23T21:39:29.872-04:00" ... every single area of my life has improv..." ... every single area of my life has improved since." That's fabulous. <br /><br />I also like your comment about the mind being a tricky thing. You're right - it takes time for your mind to catch up with reality, even when you've consciously made a decision. The great thing is that our minds do catch up with our realities, if we let them. Malihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928262526502319303noreply@blogger.com