RESOLVE- Have you attended a meeting?

[KarinaNYC]

Hi,

I was just curious if anyone attended one of RESOLVE's support groups and what you thought? I'm considering going to one but am slightly hesitant. I think it would ultimately be helpful and informative (?), but I'm also afraid it can be depressing and maybe self-absorbing (iykwim). Did anyone find it helpful (or maybe not)? Thanks

~Kari

[Jelinifer]

I have another question to add- does anyone know if you have to be a member of Resolve to attend the support groups?

[booja's mom]

Hi ladies,

I attended a Resolve support group for secondary infertility. I met several lovely gals going through the exact same issues and we have been able to support each other. The groups are usually ran by counselors or therapists that have a background in infertility so by and large they are very informative.

I really had a positive experience so no complaints about resolve. In my area they also offer a variety of monthly talks and workshops on everything from IUI/IVF, AP and adoption and a yearly conference.

I do believe that you have to be a member to find out about the support groups but you do not have to be a member to attend thre workshop or conferences,

Hope this helps,

C

[wtg4miracle]

I might have to check this out. I was thinking about joining resolve. I am happy that Booja's mom like it. I definately need some support in RL also. I need to know someone who is going through the same problem as me.

[KarinaNYC]

Thanks for the response! I think I'm going to look into them. I don't want to obsess (although it's probably too late for that!) but I feel I need some level of support.

Originally Posted by wtg4miracle

I definately need some support in RL also. I need to know someone who is going through the same problem as me.

I can definitely relate. I also need to know I'm not alone...it's very frustrating. My poor DH is starting to feel overwhelmed & stressed w/my emotional state. Hopefully, this can help relieve some of that.

~Kari

[LessTraveledBy]

At least for me (secondary infertility) the journey to healing went through a phase in which everything seemed to center around the fact that I was the only one I know not able to have a child. It would have been really nice to support and be supported by others. I have been abe to move on since, after having found out that I have a health issue and I should be glad I am not pregnant as it would have been bad for a baby. But... I don't think anyone should be afraid to join a support group...

[kittykorat]

I went to one years ago.

I did not find it helpful... but that is because it was secondary infertility. My DS1 was 2 at the time, and we had just found out that I had an ovarian cyst rupture and destroy my tubes.
I knew my only option was IVF, so I wanted to connect with other people that had been through IVF. There were only a couple of people at the meeting I went to. They were all primary infertility and treated me like I had no right to be there since I already had a child. I'm sure that there are some meetings that are better than others.

Luckily I have been succesful w/ IVF. DS#2 from IVF1 and DC#3 expected in October from IVF#3 (IVF2 was BFN)