Anyone who has not conceived immediately upon trying has likely googled something to the effect of “how long will it take me to get pregnant? Every source on the internet echoes what most people will also hear from their gyno: in so many words, “just relax”. The reality is, this advice can do real damage for some of us.
Read More“I don’t feel badly about some of the relationships I lost due to my infertility. There were close friends and even some family who fell to the wayside because they were awful, or insensitive, impatient, rude…I’m shocked by the survivors guilt I feel daily. Even on the other side of my insanity, with the worst of it in the rear view, I feel so deeply connected to this community that I feel weird about sharing photos, talking about my kids, celebrating. I’m working on it.
Read MoreHigh profile stories of infertility and pregnancy loss reach the furthest corners of social media and give voice to experiences that so many others are suffering in silence. But they also give permission to readers to feel and think certain things about these experiences. This includes those who are enduring something similar, as well as those who have not yet, or possibly will never, go through anything like it. And therein lies the immense power wielded by media platforms when these articles are published.
Read MoreUsing Assisted Reproductive Technology to conceive steals our faith in our own bodies and our life-long understanding of how the world works. Where does the belief that conception is the most natural thing in the world leave those of us who need a little boost to reproduce? How do we reconcile what that means for ourselves, our family, our community and yes, even our species?
Read MoreGetting a second (and even third) opinion is one of the most painless and helpful things you can and should do. There is little to be lost, and often much to be gained, from presenting your entire fertility history, along with everything you have undergone with your current doctor, to a new, experienced RE for a set of fresh eyes and a fresh perspective.
Read MoreSupporting a loved one as they endure infertility is no easy feat. You are likely dealing with someone who is going through months and years-long waves of disappointment, hopelessness, grief, and heartbreak. The good news is, although there is no guidebook for those experiencing infertility, there certainly is one for those in supportive roles.
Read MoreMore than anything, a Fertility Coach exists to help ease the profound burden of infertility. A good Fertility Coach has been there and knows first-hand how overwhelming, confusing, painful and lonely the process can be. Your relationships, your confidence, your bank account and your body may all take a massive hit as you endure infertility. Here’s how a Fertility Coach can help.
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