What has long term AC done to your body?

[Possums]

buliej- I am glad you have some answers/understanding here, and I also want to add, try not to be too hard on yourself about it. I too am not patient which is a hard way to be in this process. I have also found that due to being pregnant on and off and surgery and IVf etc that my weight has fluctuated and each time I have to try hard to get back to where I am happy. I find the lack of control over my body can be hard. I hope you have success soon, and a big obvious pregnant belly

[dusty]

Buliej, this is a great topic. I am glad you raised it.
Before IVF I was a fit and active outdoorsy type. The depressive cycle of failed cycles and physical and hormonal imbalances has eaten into this lifestyle more than I would like . It has affected my weight and fitness however, I refuse to force myself into a fitness regime that would add further stress during an IVF cycle. I believe I have to find my own balance and be able to live with the ups and downs and not berate myself as to the changes in my own body.
I still ride to/from work which keeps up a sense of normality and I really enjoy it, but sadly bushwalking, surfing and biking has taken a big back seat in my life. The bright side is DH loves my new found soft bits and if he had his way he would like them to stay!