Monthly Archives: September 2013

I Don’t Know How You Feel

I found myself leaving last night’s support group a little embarrassed. I used the words “I know how you feel.” Dammit! Sometimes in my desire to relate to couples in our support group I forget, I don’t know how you really feel. It doesn’t matter that I went through infertility.  Had losses.  Spent lots of… Continue Reading

Strong Silent Infertility Tears

This was inspired by a very brave infertility brother going through a very hard time who reminded me that sometimes strong silent tears are cried on the inside…. Big boys don’t cry. When the cycle hits the fan and it all comes crashing down, your role is to be strong. Shield your wounded wife from… Continue Reading

The Importance of Infertility Focus

One thing you can’t be when going through infertility is unfocused. If you are all over the place–pondering adoption, while doing an IUI while wondering about success rates for IVF, you will overwhelm and burn yourself out very quickly. The urgency of wanting to do SOMETHING and cover as many bases as possible is so… Continue Reading

At The End of My Life

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me. -Erma Bombeck Hope you have a blessed Sunday, and use everything God has given you to pursue you dreams. Continue Reading