Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Still In Beta Hell Updated

Yes, I'm still here. Sorry I didn't update last night but I still didn't have internet at home (I finally do now) and I just didn't have the energy (or the money) to go back to the internet cafe to post after work.
Saturday's beta was a 26. So not doubling like it should after 3 days. Of course still increasing enough to earn me a keep taking your meds and test again. I was supposed to do it tomorrow but I have to work all day so I did it today. I don't know if I will know the results tonight or tomorrow.
In the meantime I'm struggling. I want very badly to withdraw into myself and just not deal. Sleeping for say the next 6 months sounds good. I've been burying myself in books and just not thinking or much. I haven't cried much. Yesterday after getting the results for Saturdays draw I found myself way more angry than sad. I had let myself hope over the weekend. I had let the dizzy spells and hot flashes give me hope and along with a positive pee stick really believed that it could still turn out good. Today I don't. I have no hope left. I feel so angry and cheated. All through my life my likes and dislikes or wants have changed as I have. The only 2 things that I've wanted that have remained a constant is to be married or to have someone to share my life and wanting to be a mom. I feel like I'm being tortured or punished somehow and that those things will never be a part of my life. I feel still like I am chasing the impossible dream. I know there are others who have felt this way or who have dealt with similar feelings. I don't pretend to hurt any worse than others. But I hurt. I am just so angry that for once things can't just work out well. I know I am blessed and that I have more than many but when I'm looking at the possibility of never being a mother it seems so much like I have nothing. I know that's not true but it's how I feel right now.
Today I went to Chi*li's for lunch as I felt like I deserved it. As I was walking through the restaurant I noticed a toddler sitting at a table. I didn't even think about when I sat down facing in one direction that she would be in my direct line of sight and usually this wouldn't bother me anyways. She looked like she was about a year old, had a knitted pink hat with a great big flower on it and was so cute. She turned around and gave me big huge smiles and waved. I started getting all teary and waved back, watching her eat and watch others. I felt like the pain I was feeling radiated off me and it seemed like her mother gave me a sympathetic look. Maybe just what I was wanting to see. I finally had to focus on my book as I knew that if I continued to sit and look at this beautiful little girl I would soon have tears running down my face. Since I tend to prefer crying in private over public places reading seemed like a better plan.
For now I wait. Wait for the next set of results so I can maybe stop the meds. Strange thing is that I had no problem with daily shots in the ass with a great big needle when there was so much possibility but now that my hope is gone it all seems like it's just more effort than I want to make. I'm not sure what's next.
Updated. Todays beta is 4 so it's over. Expect my period in 3-4 days and I can finally stop poking myself. Now what.

50 comments:

bleu said...

I am so sad and angry and frustrated and completely heart broken for you right now Michell.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry that you are going through this. It really sucks.

Ninefirefly said...

I'm so sorry. :(

Jess said...

Oh no, I'm so, so sorry. Feeling your pain along with you and hoping for some peace and comfort in the coming days. xoxoxo

Deb said...

I hope that you get the results soon and that it moves you out of limbo. Hopefully in the direction that you want it to go.
Take care of you

Cindy said...

I was so hopeful until I read your update. Now I just want to go break something. Of course, since I am an ass driven by hope...I'll continue to hope until there's none left.

Michelle said...

I am so sorry you hurt! I hurt for you and I wish there was something that could make it better. It is so frustrating you deserve to have all your dreams come true! ((HUGS))

MrsSpock said...

Crap. This really sucks to happen again. *hugs*

Cara said...

This just sucks and the fact that it is coinsiding with the world's celebration is just added frustration.

Thinking of you.

Unknown said...

I am so Michell. I wish there was something I could say that would help.

Jill said...

Long time lurker here, I just read your updated post. I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you.

S AND C said...

blah! I am sorry :(
good luck on the next blood test.

Lollipop Goldstein said...

Oh, sweetie, what a mindfuck. I am so incredibly sorry.

Dora said...

Damn. I had a feeling when you were incommunicado that it wasn't good. I'm so sorry. Truly, truly sucks!

Got my period yesterday. Come join the party. :-/

sara said...

I'm so sorry sweetie...this is so f-ing unfair. Lots of hugs...

onemorebaby said...

I am so sorry. It sucks and it is just not fair. (((hugs)))

Melissia said...

I had a good cry for you as well. I am so, so, sorry.

Michelle said...

I know this doesnt help much, but I am so incredibly sorry. I once felt like I was being punished and chasing the impossible and couldnt understand why. You will get there. You WILL get there.

Sam said...

Oh sweetie. I am so sorry. I had hoped that this was it for you. Damn. I'm here if you need anything.

MommynMama said...

I am so sorry. There isn't any words to say to make you feel better. But know that I am thinking about you. Take care of yourself.

twondra said...

I know "I'm sorry" gets real old right now. I cried when I read this. You deserve a baby so much. Know that I'm always here for you and thinking about you. Call anytime....we can cry together or I'll just listen, whatever you want. I'm here for you. (((HUGS)))

Anonymous said...

oh my goodness. I am just so heartbroken for you right now and wishing I could come hold your hand. Sending you SO much love.
xoxo

Meghan said...

I'm so sorry. I wish there was something more I could say to help take away your pain. Have your cry...and I'm thinking of you

JJ said...

Feeling so frustrated and blue for you, Michell. Im here if you need anything--you can join my pity party! If you need anything, let me know. Thinking of you...(hugs)

RBandRC said...

I am so, so sorry. I don't know what's next, but I pray that it something amazingly good. ((HUGS))

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry. (HUGS)

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry.

Have a good cry, and remember it is OK to do it! In public or not! You are rightfully hurting.

Hugs.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry.

Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential said...

Sorry, thinking of you.

~S said...

I am so very sorry. It just sucks. Thinking of you today...

Annie said...

I am so sorry :( I am in the middle of betas not doubling too and it sucks.

I also wanted to thank you for sharing that "I would die for that video" in your sidebar. I'd never seen it before but found it really meaningful.

Lori Lavender Luz said...

I am abiding with you. I'm so sorry this didn't turn out the way you'd hoped.

{{{Hugs}}}

Pepper said...

Sending you big hugs, love. I am so very sorry you're going through this.

Heather said...

I'm so sorry. I've been there three times before and you are right, no matter what it hurts more than anything.

Are you going to try again?

Billy said...

I so feel for you.
Such pain this journey brings.
And so sorry this cycle didn't work.

Jessica White said...

It sucks! I don't think that the things you want are so extravagant. You deserve them! *hugs*

Deb said...

Damn, I'm so sorry. I was hanging on to hope for you. Take care of you.

In Due Time said...

(((((Hugs))))) I'm praying for you.

Kami said...

I'm very sorry. I wish there was something I could do or say that would help. Please call if you would like to talk - anytime at all.

Navigating The Rapids said...

I'm so sorry :( I don't know what else to say.

millie said...

Oh crap. I am so very sorry. Just incredibly truly sorry.

FattyPants said...

I'm sorry this is happening. Its horrible and so painful. No advice, just know you are not alone and everyone is praying for you.

FattyPants said...

I'm sorry this is happening. Its horrible and so painful. No advice, just know you are not alone and everyone is praying for you.

areyoukiddingme said...

The time was not yet right, but it will come...

Anonymous said...

I hear you - I never imagined I would be 41 without being married or having children. How can this be my life? But it is.

You deserve to be angry and you deserve a margarita (or ten), a glass or bottle(s) of wine, etc. Your anger and frustration is well-earned.

Don't give up your dreams of being a mom, it will happen some how some way. I'm not giving up on you (or me!) 'cause we are going to be two kick ass moms!

Sudbury Creative Reuse Centre said...

Having been in this place twice now I soooo understand wanting to hide out from the world for awhile. They should have a special place you can hibernate until you're ready. Give yourself all the time you need and allow yourself to feel whatever you need to feel.

Deena said...

My thoughts and prayers remain with you. You have been on my mind so much the last week. Sending healing hugs your way.

Smoochie said...

I am so sorry.

Cajun Cutie said...

Well Shit, sorry my bloggy friend. I am so sorry I was keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Jen said...

Michell, I'm so sorry. My heart is breaking for you right now. I wish I were there in person to give you a big hug.