Selfish Behavior

I understand that infertility is rough and it seems like everyone around you is getting pregnant or having a baby. I've even noticed that it seems like it's on tv shows and in the news more, but I'm sure it's just me (and anyone else trying to get pregnant) that notices. It's a slightly different story when it's actual friends and family that are getting pregnant and having babies. I honestly think the way to handle these situations is to suck it up and deal with it. Yes, it may be hard and you might feel sad, jealous, angry, etc, but the right thing to do is be happy for them. By "be happy for them", I mean go to their baby shower, listen to them tell stories, look at the sonagrams, etc. Just remember that someday you will be pregnant and you will want everyone else to share in your joy, too, not be preocuppied by their own selfish problems. I think it's only natural for everyone to have special days and those people around them should allow them to have their special days and not ruin it for them.

I also have to mention that on a personal note, I am not at all offended or hurt when people announce their pregnancy or are having a baby. I've noticed that people who know I'm trying will look at me to see my reaction when I learn about a new pregnancy. Do they honestly think I'm just going to burst into tears??? I am truly happy for those that were able to conceive and raise children, even if they got pregnant on the first try. There's no rule that someone has to try for x amount of times before they are allowed to be happy about a pregnancy. Pregnancy and having children is something that God enabled women to enjoy and why should others take that away?

Obviously it's hard every cycle there's no ovulation and subsequently no pregnancy, but that certainly does not mean I want others to endure this? I wouldn't wish this on anyone. If I had it my way, everyone would get pregnant on their own on the first try...obviously not a reality. Anyway, I'm done ranting, I just wanted people to know how I felt on the issue and that no one around me should feel ashamed or scared to tell me about their upcoming child.

Update on me: Appt is still set for Mar 12...I will update everyone then.