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Infertility Is...Something You Can't Be Prepared for Emotionally

a blog by Fran Meadows, April 27, 2013

Infertility, I have to admit, is nothing that crossed my mind in my early twenties. Which club or hangout to go to was more the focus for me. In your early twenties you are more carefree and not thinking of having children. In your mid to late twenties when things change in only a few years' time, you have a different focus. When infertility hits after you finally settle down with the right person and you are prepared to start a family, it can be confusing. Infertility is something you cannot be prepared for emotionally.

Infertility Isn’t...Something to Be Ashamed Of

a blog by Holly Gregg, April 26, 2013

Quite often those facing infertility feel alone- afraid to share their embarrassment at being unable to conceive as naturally and easily as they believe everyone around them can. It is more than a little intimidating to share something as personal, emotional and trying as infertility with even one’s closest friends and family. When my husband and I began trying to conceive, it wasn’t exactly something we advertised, it was a personal decision and we figured we would tell everyone once there was a baby on the way to tell them about. But when months and then years went by without a pregnancy to announce, we began to feel more uncertain and more alone.

Infertility and Involuntary Childlessness

a blog by Holly Gregg, March 15, 2013

Infertility is a very important and powerful term. It gives us a medical diagnosis, a definable issue to understand and try to cope with. But for so many who struggle with "infertility", the term itself leaves us feeling incomplete. It doesn't quite encompass what the struggle is really about. It fails to include new surges of pain at a disrupted adoption, a failed cycle, a canceled donor or a lost pregnancy. It leaves out the millions of people struggling month after month who know things aren’t going as planned but haven’t yet met with a doctor to try to find out why. Most importantly, it fails to adequately name what matters most to those who are facing it. Specifically, people with infertility, often don't care about being infertile as much as they care about not having children despite wanting them more than anything. Infertile is second to being involuntarily childless.

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Infertility treatments can cause emotional struggles. It is common for couples to disagree about when to start infertility treatments, how long they will try to conceive and the fertility treatment costs. If infertility treatment is not successful, one partner may feel guilty and responsible.

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Five Ways To Make The Holidays Merrier

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.

Love, Sex and Infertility

from someone who's "Been There, Done That!"

In 2006, after failing to get pregnant the natural way, my gynecologist gave me an unusual prescription: take my husband out on a date when I was ovulating, skip wearing underwear and have sex in the back of the car. Not the kind to go against doctors orders, we parked on a deserted road underneath the Hollywood Sign and did the wild thing in a tangle of arms, legs and bumped heads. It did not work, but it’s one of the times I remember actually having fun during our baby hunt.

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What to do when you need emotional support

As you begin your process through your infertility treatments, you will find it comes with physical and emotional struggles. In particular, you may find your emotions changing rapidly. One day, you may feel sad or depressed, only to feel angry the next. It is common to feel all kinds of emotions, including guilt, hopelessness, fear, or anxiety.

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A therapist or counselor can provide support during infertility

Infertility can be overwhelming on both an emotional and physical basis. It is a major life crisis when you want to build your family and learn you cannot. People facing infertility struggle with emotions ranging from anger to depression and anxiety to hopelessness. The emotions connected with infertility can affect your relationships with family and friends. Stress from infertility also strains the relationship between partners. Couples may have different opinions about how to proceed with infertility treatment.

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Therapy can help you navigate your infertility diagnosis and treatment

As you begin your infertility treatments, you may find they bring with them emotional along with physical struggles. You may find yourself experiencing a wide range of emotions, something switching back and forth between them. Some days you may feel anger or depression, while you may be weighed down with guilt or hopelessness on others.

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A therapist can help you manage the stress and emotions of infertility

Going through infertility treatments can be an emotional time, and you may find yourself on a roller coaster of emotions, including fear, depression, anger, guilt and helplessness. It may be a tough time for your relationship as well, especially if you and your partner disagree about the extent of the infertility treatment.