Infertility can be one of the most emotionally charged times in a person’s or couple’s life. It often comes along with big and painful emotions. Thus, it is incredibly important to figure out what works best for you in coping with these feelings. Below are some avenues for coping and support when experiencing infertility. Feel your feelings: It’s okay to be angry. It’s okay to be sad. It’s okay to be frustrated. It’s okay to feel all of your feelings. Give yourself permission

I used to think the hardest part of having kids would be the sleep deprivation, but let me tell you that although it was up there, it was definitely not the hardest. It was the quiet shift that happened between us. Before children, marriage felt lighter. We were partners of course but, the stakes felt different. We could leave the house without packing half the kitchen, we could disagree without the background noise of “who’s picking him up?” or “did anyone refill the prescri

Fertility treatment rarely begins with a single moment. It often begins quietly, through months of noticing that your body does not follow the calendar, that time feels heavier than it should, or that hope is beginning to wobble. Before there are acronyms, injections, or appointments, there is usually a period of waiting, wondering, and recalculating. When treatment begins, it can often bring relief alongside fear. It is important to remember: this is not only a medical proce

Pregnancy is often accompanied by hopes, plans, and imagined futures. Many parents carry visions, spoken or unspoken, of what pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood will look like. When a prenatal diagnosis enters the picture, those expectations can shift suddenly and profoundly. Regardless of the time of year, receiving unexpected medical information during pregnancy can feel disorienting, overwhelming, and deeply emotional. A prenatal diagnosis, whether related to fetal dev