What drives you crazy about TTC?

[Janie]

David I was going to request the same as Ryn I really would like to know how to help my good friend who is going through IVF, rather than feeling like I'm always saying the wrong thing. Possibly there's nothing I can do to help her, but that makes me feel like such a useless friend IYKWIM?

Having suffered a miscarriage I am aware of the incredibly stupid things people say to try and make you feel better. I know that they want to be comforting and help, and really don't know the right thing to say, but it doesn't make it any easier to take. Unless a person has been there done that they really haven't a clue how you're feeling or what you're going through. So I know that I have NO idea what my friend is going through with TTC with IVF, over and extended period of time. And as a result I really don't know if she would just prefer me to shut up, or if she just doesn't pay attention to what I say I feel like being pg makes it all the more tricky IYKWIM.

So I will read your articles with great interest in the hope that I can be a more understanding and better friend, and hopefully gain some tips on how to do that.

ETA My apologies, I thought I had removed my sig from this post, just realised I hadn't. It's done now, hope I didn't upset anyone, it was a mistake, I'm so sorry.