I recently spent some time reading through old posts and making a list of my favorite tips on surviving infertility. I hope you enjoy 23 of my favorite ones!
- Try to be grateful for the strengths you’re developing during this tough time
- Don’t forget that infertility affects your husband, too
- Don’t let all the baby pictures on social media bring you down
- Work on improving your nutrition
- Educate yourself about infertility myths and facts
- Find a community of other women going through infertility, either online or in-person
- Have faith that God’s plans are bigger and better than your dreams
- Keep an open mind about alternative treatments like acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
- Know that God will use difficult situations to bring about good in your life
- Know that infertility does not define you
- Look for the silver lining in your infertility
- Memorize Scripture to remind you of God’s goodness and promises. I love the Write the Word Journals for this!
- Plant your tears
- Pray daily
- Read books that will help you understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of infertility
- Remember that God is with you even when you’re afraid
- Remind yourself that you are not alone in this journey
- Resist the urge to wallow in jealousy
- Set realistic goals for yourself, especially during treatments cycles.
- Consider sharing your story- even if it’s just with one person
- Spend time with your pets
- Immerse yourself in Scripture. Again, the Write the Word Journals are an awesome resource for this!
- Dress in ways that make you feel good about your body
What other tips do you have for surviving infertility? Feel free to share in the comments below.
