Amateur Nester

Keeping Hope After a Canceled IVF Cycle During COVID

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This is a guest post from Katie Navarra, an infertility patient and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I asked Katie to share her infertility story and about how her planned IVF cycle has been affected by the COVID-19 virus and shutdown. Note: This post includes photos of Katie with her nieces, nephews, and godchild. Please be aware of this… View Post

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4 Things to Never Give Up During Infertility

in Encouragement on 11/06/19

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“Never give up.” Most people who are struggling with infertility have heard this phrase directed at them at least once. On the surface, it seems like a positive thing. Most people say it with good intentions. They want to encourage the person with infertility to keep on trying, have faith, and believe that the baby will come. But, in… View Post

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Leftover Embryos After IVF: A Family Member’s Concern

in Encouragement, IVF on 08/18/19

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A reader writes: “I am the (conservative Christian) mother of a (not-as-conservative Christian) couple just beginning their IVF journey. I am concerned that they have not fully considered the subject of leftover embryos and how many to harvest/fertilize/freeze. What advice do you have for the ‘grandparents’ and extended family members? Is there ever a time when we should/could give loving… View Post

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3 Habits to Cultivate During Infertility That Will Benefit You Later

in Encouragement, Helpful Tips on 03/06/19

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During the darkest days of my battle with infertility, I remember feeling like so much time was being wasted. I felt like life was on hold and that I had nothing to show for the years I had been waiting. But looking back now, I see that those years were not as empty as they felt. I didn’t realize it… View Post

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Prayer and Community During Infertility {Free Facebook Group}

in Encouragement on 02/04/19

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If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you may have seen recent announcement about the FREE Facebook group I’m hosting next month (March update: I’m hosting another group in October 2019). We’ll be going through my book, 31 Days of Prayer During Infertility. I’m super-excited that over 120 women have joined so far! It doesn’t matter if you’re trying… View Post

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