While attending an infertility conference last fall I discovered three things that really stuck out to me. As I watched people come and go I was able to observe and take in a lot of feelings and thoughts. And during that time I came away with three things that stuck out to me the most….
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How To Keep Your Marriage Strong During Infertility
You might find that an unintended side effect of infertility might be the loss of romance between you and your spouse. Between tracking ovulation and all of those unpleasant doctor appointments it can be hard to be spontaneous and it can be easy to lose that spark. Today we would like to share a few fun…
To The Infertile Man On Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up and I wanted to put it out there that Father’s Day might be just as hard for men, as Mother’s Day can be for women who are affected by infertility. Surprised? Did you know? Had your thought about it? I’ll admit sometimes I haven’t. On Mother’s Day we see beautiful quotes stating that…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Infertility
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or a dangerous event. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be described as a mental health condition that’s triggered by a trauma. Whether experiencing it or seeing it. The symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, depression and confusion. As…
Why The April Fool’s Day “I’m Pregnant!” Joke is Offesive
Every year when April 1st rolls around there is a popular joke people like to play on their friends and family members. It is usually done over social media. You know the one, right? The “fake pregnancy announcement joke”. For those in the TTC (trying to conceive) community and for our loved ones who know better-…
Infertility and Luck
Three years ago on St. Patty’s day we went in for our first fresh egg transfer. It was St. Patrick’s Day which kind of goes along with a “feeling lucky” theme so I couldn’t help but think it was a good omen for us. How could we not “get lucky” on St. Patrick’s Day?…
How Infertility Makes Your Strong
I was listening to this song the other day when the lyrics hit me like a ton of bricks. It was as if something clicked inside me and I finally embraced the fact that I am strong- not stubborn- when it comes to our infertility journey. So often when people have told me how I…
If You See Something Good In Someone- Tell Them
There is a lot of negative conversation surrounding the world of Facebook and Instagram that I just want to remind you that there can also be so much good- if it is used that way. The experience I want to share touched my life and I never would have had it if it weren’t for…
Miscarriage: The Best and Worst Advice
Miscarriage is one of the most common complications associated with early pregnancy. 1 out of 4 – or even more – of all pregnancies result in miscarriage. No matter what stage you lose a pregnancy it can be devastating and heartbreaking. It can take a physical and emotional toll on someone. Some people choose to be…
How To Find Happiness During Infertility
There’s a reason we are called “infertility warriors”. We live each day with pieces of our heart broken and scarred. We live each day missing someone- a someone who might be able to complete our family- who we don’t even know yet. We live each day moving forward by going to work, to church, by being…