tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382308018846185973.post870191867152403230..comments2024-03-27T03:29:38.124-07:00Comments on The Infertility Therapist: Don't Ignore Infertility: but don't ignore the power of ignoring!Lisa Rouff, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08061785161706265766noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382308018846185973.post-9668030001123584602022-11-26T01:29:33.481-08:002022-11-26T01:29:33.481-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.scopex hospitalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371847959501187441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382308018846185973.post-34784766334194424192012-04-30T20:45:48.205-07:002012-04-30T20:45:48.205-07:00I sort of had an "opinionated cousin" mo...I sort of had an "opinionated cousin" moment last week. I was discussing some of my concerns about IVF with a friend, not really soliciting and opinion, just venting. She then proceeded to tell me how she would "never consider IVF". I explained how I had weighed all the different options. When I explained how adoption wasn't as easy as one would think she began to lecture me about all the different options she thinks are out there (I'm about 99% sure she hasn't actually researched any of them). I've been struggling with this for a few days now, but I'm going to try my best to take your advice and just ignore her comments. I had thought she was a safe friend to discuss this with because she's also struggled a bit, although she does have one child. I'm learning that because this is such a personal decision I really need to keep it just that...personal.Roobe18https://www.blogger.com/profile/14360825286636708969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382308018846185973.post-86495718167687295832012-04-26T20:27:18.765-07:002012-04-26T20:27:18.765-07:00I very much agree with your points here. I've...I very much agree with your points here. I've certainly rolled my eyes at some comments from my brothers-in-law over the years, and just shrugged, as I really don't care what they think. Their ignorance is my bliss! <br /><br />But you know, I probably wouldn't even tell Great-Aunt Mabel about my infertility as it probably wouldn't achieve anything - unless she too was childless (so she might actually provide support). I've protected myself by choosing not to tell when it isn't relevant, at the same time as trying not to ignore infertility with others. Self-protection first, then when I feel stronger (which I do know), awareness.Malihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928262526502319303noreply@blogger.com