The difficulty of IVF or of any fertility issues is the hope and the shattered hope, the dream that it might happen this time and then it doesn't happen.
Brooke ShieldsIt's okay to be successful and it's also okay to be happy with your success even though it might not be easy.
Brooke ShieldsI just felt as though I would never be happy again, and as if I had fallen into a big black hole.
Brooke ShieldsWe've been taught, "Deny yourself pleasure." But moderation is harder because it requires really committing to balance. When I tell my trainer I had a glass of wine, he'll say, "Liquid bread!" And I'm like, "Ugh, but it was a nice one." It's a matter of checks and balances. And I finally found out how to set myself up to succeed. But I still need to commit to it. And everything gets exponentially harder the older you are. Fifty is a terrifying number for some people.
Brooke Shields