Amateur Nester

Moral and Ethical Issues of IVF: An Interview With Matthew Arbo

in IVF on 09/19/18

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I recently wrote a long, in-depth review about the book, “Walking Through Infertility: Biblical, Theological, and Moral Counsel for Those Who Are Struggling,” by Matthew Arbo. I think this is an excellent book, despite the fact that I strongly disagree with several of the arguments that Arbo makes. He walks readers through the moral and ethical issues surrounding IVF that… View Post

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Jamila’s Story: loved+blessed during infertility

in Encouragement on 09/05/18

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Today’s interview is with Jamila, founder of loved+blessed subscription box. When I found out how she turned her struggle with infertility into a subscription box ministry/business, I knew I had to interview her. I absolutely love subscription boxes and have subscribed to several myself. There’s something so fun about getting a package in the mail! I think it’s extra special… View Post

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Five Ways You’re Unintentionally Hurting Your Infertile Friend

in Advocacy on 08/14/18

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This post was originally published by Meredith on It’s Positive. I’ve republished it here with her permission. It’s a natural desire to say things to comfort those we love who are in pain. But in our desire to eliminate suffering from our loved ones’ lives, we can unintentionally hurt them. Even with the best intentions, we often say the wrong… View Post

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10 New Books on Infertility You Need to Know About

in Encouragement on 07/24/18

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Each month I share some of the newly-published and soon-to-be-released books on infertility, family building, and related emotional, spiritual, or physical issues. I’ve only read the first book on the list (see my full review here), but I wanted to share the rest of them with you in case you might be interested. Walking Through Infertility: Biblical, Theological, and Moral… View Post

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What is it Like on the Other Side of Infertility? {Guest Post}

in Encouragement on 07/17/18

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This is a guest post by Elizabeth Hagan. What is it like on the other side of infertility? Such is a question that folks ask me now after we brought our daughter home via adoption in 2016 ending an 8-year struggle to have children. Then words follow like: “Do you feel fixed now?” “Welcome to parenting club.” “Your happiness must… View Post

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