Infertility has been in the news a lot lately. We've heard about new advances in reproductive technology, celebrities doing IVF, and the devastating loss of stored embryos and eggs in two fertility clinics. People are becoming more vocal about their experience with infertility, and the shame that once surrounded this disease is starting to lift. That’s a good thing. But… If you read the comments section of most mainstream news … [Read more...] about FLIP THE SCRIPT on Uneducated Comments: National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)
Connect with me on {Facebook} | {Pinterest} | {Twitter}| {Instagram}Want Some Encouraging Snail Mail?
This post contains affiliate links. You can see my full disclosure here. It's National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) and I wanted to take the opportunity to spread some love throughout the infertility community. In my wildest dreams, I would do a massive giveaway for everyone who reads this. Free IVF, anyone? Or how about $20,000 for adoption? Sigh... a girl can dream! I can't give away anything close to that, but I did want … [Read more...] about Want Some Encouraging Snail Mail?
Connect with me on {Facebook} | {Pinterest} | {Twitter}| {Instagram}15 Things to Say to Someone Struggling With Infertility
There are lots of blog posts and articles about what NOT to say to someone struggling with infertility. But sometimes it's hard to come up with a sentiment that conveys your care but doesn't sound trite or cliche. Here are 15 suggestions: I am so sorry you’re going through this. I don’t know what it’s like, but I care about you and what you’re going through. I’m thinking about you and sending prayers / good thoughts / good … [Read more...] about 15 Things to Say to Someone Struggling With Infertility
Connect with me on {Facebook} | {Pinterest} | {Twitter}| {Instagram}An Open Letter to Anyone Attending Church on Mother’s Day {Infertility Awareness}
“Just because I have a uterus doesn’t mean I’ve used it.” This is what I used to say every Mother’s Day (sometimes out loud and sometimes just to myself) back in my 20s when I was unmarried and abstinent. Long before I experienced the pain of Mother’s Day during infertility, I was sensitive to the fact that not all women of childbearing age who attend church on Mother’s Day are actually mothers. I was frustrated that ushers greeted me with … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Anyone Attending Church on Mother’s Day {Infertility Awareness}
Connect with me on {Facebook} | {Pinterest} | {Twitter}| {Instagram}My new Kindle book, Preparing for IVF, is now on Amazon
This post contains affiliate links. You can see my full disclosure here. I'm excited to announce that my new Kindle book, "Preparing for IVF: Approaching Your IVF With Confidence and Courage" is now available on Amazon. And even better- it's FREE from now until Friday, April 6. The Kindle book is no longer free, but you can still grab it for under $5. IVF can be scary and overwhelming, but during my multiple IVF cycles, I learned that … [Read more...] about My new Kindle book, Preparing for IVF, is now on Amazon
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