Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Happy National Infertility Week!

This week is national infertility week ( I bet you had no idea this even existed) and I wanted to post some helpful links for those of my friends who may be struggling through this. Or maybe if you know someone who is struggling and you are too scared to ask about it or don't know how to help. I also find it ironic that they place "infertility week" during the time that stores and commercials are starting to get people excited about Mothers Day. So please take some time to read and then go give your friend that's struggling a great big hug or send her a note on Mothers Day! It can be the hardest time of the year for someone who wants to be a mother so badly and can't. I personally know some amazing, strong women who have or are experience fertility problems and I want them to know that this post if for you! Tyler and I have had great support as we have gone through our struggles and it makes a huge difference knowing there are people rooting for you. Thank you!

Infertility 101- what it is and what it isn't Both great articles
http://www.resolve.org/national-infertility-awareness-week/infertility-101.html
http://www.redbookmag.com/health-wellness/advice/dealing-with-infertility

If you know someone struggling with this condition and don't know what to do or say read these:
(Please remember that I post these links in love and I do not mean to offend or point fingers at anyone, we sometimes say things without knowing how the other person is going to take it or what they have been through already)

http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/for-family--friends/infertility-etiquette.html?log-event=sp2f-view-item&nid=291878739

http://blog.attainfertility.com/2011/12/infertility-relatives/#.UXhmB8u9KSM

I'm sharing this link because these people are awesome to put this website together (hopefully they don't mind I shared)
http://thehudsonfoundation.storenvy.com/

If you don't look up anything else, WATCH this video. I showed it to Tyler when I found it about a year ago and we laughed. Because sometimes it's too hard to face something without a little humor!

http://vimeo.com/30677901

If you have any other experiences you would like to share, helpful links or humorous things to add message me I would love to include it next time. Have a great week everyone!