First, the unpleasant.
I knew that a colleague of mine (a mother of three teenagers) was going through breast cancer treatment, so I called her to wish her well. One of the things she told me was that she had a regular annual check-up with her gynaecologist and she was told that her womb looked like a woman 15 years younger and that she could easily have one or two more children.
She knows about my infertility, all the failed IVFs and all the suffering. Only a mean person could say that to a childless woman. I am so fed up with her. I feel sorry regarding her cancer, but I won't phone her again.
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A lovely story.
I had a nice day at work with my colleagues. We were working hard, but we took a few minutes off to get some fresh air and talk about the things we do in our spare time.
One of the colleagues (a mother of two teenage daughters) said out loud: "I would like to be like Klara. She doesn't wait for anyone - she just does things and knows how to actively enjoy her free time".
I loved her for her kind comment.
It is very true. My husband works much harder and longer hours - so I do things (like going for a long walk or cycling alone).
I returned her kind comment and said: "And I would love to be just like you - a mother of two beautiful, kind girls".
I didn't feel blue afterwards.
I love my life. And being childless - well, it is just part of my life.
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A photo above: was taken yesterday, I took my cousin's daughter for a 1-day road trip. We visited many beautiful places, the highlight being Grado, Italy. The trip was my gift for her confirmation. It was just priceless to spend a day with her. I am very glad that she accepted my gift!
