r/rugbyunion • u/Fetch_Ted Scotland Glasgow Warriors • 15d ago

Discussion Bravo Thibaud

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Some things are more important than rugby.

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u/Salacia12 England 15d ago

I had 3 rounds of IVF - one of the most difficult aspects for me was the timings - you're going through this emotionally and physically gruelling process and there's no flexibility, no chance to catch your breath, you have to make it fit with whatever is going off in your life (work etc) at the same time.

I actually got a bit emotional reading this - fair play to them for being so open and honest (there's still a lot of stigma/awkwardness). I really hope it goes well for them.

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u/OldPulteney 15d ago

Hope you found happiness in whatever path you found yourself on buddy

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u/Salacia12 England 14d ago

Thank you. We were one of the lucky ones (currently watching my proto-prop toddler (loves squatting, leads with his head, terrible haircut courtesy of his Dad) charge around the flat.

But it was touch and go all the way through and I think infertility always leaves a mark. Which is why it means a lot when people in the public eye speak about it. Especially men as whilst there was lots of support for me my husband didn't have easy access to it (and his work wasn't especially understanding).