Trying to Understand

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Part 1 — I Didn’t Question It Back Then (Shino)

When we first went to check, the focus quietly fell on her — and at that time, she didn’t think to question it.

Part 2 — We Just Kept Trying First (Shino)

Before seeking help, we spent a few years trying to manage things on our own, hoping it would happen naturally.

Deciding to Move Forward

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Part 3 — We Only Had One Chance (Weng)

Before starting IVF, we set a boundary — we would try once, and accept whatever comes.

Part 4 — It Just Felt Like the Next Step (Shino)

For her, starting IVF didn’t come with fear. It simply felt like the next thing to do.

Preparing Ourselves

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Part 5 — We Changed Before We Even Knew the Outcome (Weng)

We made changes early, even before knowing if anything would work.

Part 6 — The Part I Didn’t Expect to Do Weng)

Giving injections wasn’t something I imagined doing — but it became part of the process.

Part 7 — My Body Responded Faster Than I Expected (Shino)

Her body reacted quickly to the medication, and she took it as it came, without overthinking.

The Process Unfolds

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Part 8 — The Numbers Changed, Quietly (Shino)

From eight to three to one — each update shifted expectations, little by little.

Part 9 — That One Embryo (Weng)

In the end, everything came down to one.

Waiting

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Part 10 — The Quiet Days After Retrieval (Shino)

After the procedures, there was nothing left to do — only wait, and sit with the uncertainty.

The Result

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Part 11 — I Saw It First at Home (Shino)

Before the official test, she checked on her own — quietly, without telling anyone.

Part 12 — It Felt Like a Gift (Shino)

When the result was confirmed, it didn’t feel like an achievement — but something given.