Whenever my 3 kids drive me up the wall to the point that I feel like throwing in the towel, I stop for a moment, take a deep breath and reminisce what I had gone through years ago. 9 years ago, I told God that if only he could give me one child, I will be forever grateful to Him. 9 years ago, the thought of cuddling my very own baby in my arms seemed terribly remote. Every month on end, I was in tears when I had my menses. Both my hubby and I had problems, which made it doubly difficult for us to have a baby. It was a double whammy. The first fertility specialist whom we consulted was childless herself. I find her not compassionate and not understanding enough. A woman who is undergoing infertility treatment is very vulnerable in her emotions and she needs an understanding and compassionate doctor. We were even referred to a fertility counselor at the hospital. Gosh, that so-called female counselor was the coldest and meanest old maid I had ever met. The things she said and the manner she said them stabbed my heart like a hot BBQ skewer. I vouch never ever to see her again. Shame on her for calling herself a counselor.
In the U.S., couples undergoing infertility treatment can go for mental health counselor services at places like www.pathwayscounselingseattle.com. Couples who are trying hard to have a baby undergo tremendous stress, even in the most stable relationships. Therapy and counseling can help them sort through and process the emotions, so that the couple finds it more effective in communicating with each other. Sometimes the stress and emotional roller coaster faced by the couple are so overwhelming that either one of the couple suffers from depression or worse, they break the couple up. If you or anyone who is going through a similar rough patch in life now, seek counseling or therapy now. You can view them here.
Was there anyway you could have given them some constructive feedback? It makes me very upset when you have to pay thru your nose for lousy service. No one, but no one has the right to be so rude to a paying customer. Yes, u have been truly blessed with 3 gorgeous girls! Remember..take time out for yourself…maybe a few hours off every 2 weeks(or a month?) for yourself…no kids, no cellphone. Only hubby at home and he better manage or he loses the right to be called ‘dad’!!
Chris… I was too upset to even think about giving them constructive feedback. I believe that what comes around goes around.