Happy Monday!
Well the second week of my glorious 2WW after my 3rd IUI has begun.
I realized lately I have been so wrapped up in all this infertility stuff that I have become extremely selfish. Now don't get me wrong, to a point you have to be selfish because you need to protect yourself emotionally, but sometimes I think it gets to a point that you need to remember there is life beyond the fertility treatments and 2WWs. (Honestly, I sometimes forget that especially when I am all whacked out on hormones!) Lately it is just so difficult for me to think of others because I feel like we are struggling so much ourselves, but the more I focus on infertility the more miserable I am. So this is what I decided...I am going to VOLUNTEER! I've decided on 2 things I would like to do still in 2012 and then try to expand for 2013.
1. Big Brothers Big Sisters - I have submitted my paper work and am waiting to hear back for approval. This may be difficult considering the situation we are in, but overall I think the benefits will outweigh the negatives.
2. Fund raise for Victims on the East Coast from Superstorm Sandy - I have been working on this the past few weeks to get approved at work, but things are getting finalized and hopefully I can share more about this once I get approved. We hope to specifically fund raise for our co-workers that were affected.
It is so easy to get so down and feel so negative when you are dealing with infertility, but there are so many others out there who are hurting for different reasons. I hope to share my volunteering experiences with you and also ask what you are doing to help others?
Julie
Well the second week of my glorious 2WW after my 3rd IUI has begun.
I realized lately I have been so wrapped up in all this infertility stuff that I have become extremely selfish. Now don't get me wrong, to a point you have to be selfish because you need to protect yourself emotionally, but sometimes I think it gets to a point that you need to remember there is life beyond the fertility treatments and 2WWs. (Honestly, I sometimes forget that especially when I am all whacked out on hormones!) Lately it is just so difficult for me to think of others because I feel like we are struggling so much ourselves, but the more I focus on infertility the more miserable I am. So this is what I decided...I am going to VOLUNTEER! I've decided on 2 things I would like to do still in 2012 and then try to expand for 2013.
1. Big Brothers Big Sisters - I have submitted my paper work and am waiting to hear back for approval. This may be difficult considering the situation we are in, but overall I think the benefits will outweigh the negatives.
2. Fund raise for Victims on the East Coast from Superstorm Sandy - I have been working on this the past few weeks to get approved at work, but things are getting finalized and hopefully I can share more about this once I get approved. We hope to specifically fund raise for our co-workers that were affected.
It is so easy to get so down and feel so negative when you are dealing with infertility, but there are so many others out there who are hurting for different reasons. I hope to share my volunteering experiences with you and also ask what you are doing to help others?
Julie
2 comments:
Instead of having a big holiday party at work, I'm inviting the whole staff to join me at Panera Cares to volunteer and then share a meal together. I'm excited about it! Can't wait to read more about your projects!
Mrs Porch I think that is a wonderful idea!
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