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a blog by Lori Shandle-Fox, December 17, 2012

It's true what that title there says. And I'm not going to make you read 800 words to find out what the magic mantra is either. It's: "Here, read this".

It's so Zen. So Dalai Lama. So Kama Sutra. So Laughing IS Conceivable.

Okay, that makes no sense. Let me elaborate. There is a perfect gift to give all of those friends and relatives who are just dying to know about your baby-making issues. A book. Yes, it does sound lame. But think about it. If you give them a book (many books will do) that will answer a lot of their questions before they even ask them, you're home free.

a blog by Claire, December 12, 2012

You want your friend to know you’re thinking of her, especially during her fertility treatments this holiday season, but you don’t want to gift something lame or something that reminds her she’s still not a mom. Don’t bother with a book of “reasons life without kids rocks”… when you want kids, no well-intentioned reminder of your wild college days will squash that dream. We’re not saying you have to tip toe around your friend, just remember she has interests other than becoming a parent. By giving her something that truly caters to her will show you care and make her slightly less aware of her vacant uterus…just for a minute.

a blog by Suzanne Rico, December 2, 2012

Let’s face it. It is not that easy to feel thankful when you’re dealing with infertility. The big holidays themselves aren’t so bad, when the wine and food orgies combine to create a drowsy sense of well-being. But on those days in between? Feeling grateful for the loyal husband or financial ability to afford IVF can get kicked way down the list.

I know this because I lived it. I remember what it was like to walk around with an emotional pebble in my shoe all the time. The thought that I might never conceive a child would often overwhelm the holiday cheer: turkey, stuffing, tree, trimmings, carols, gifts, and even the miracle of the Baby Jesus himself. I remember wondering if there’d ever be a miracle for me.