Infertility Stories
Sponsored Links
One of the most difficult things about dealing with infertility is the sense that you are the only ones battling to get pregnant. Recounting your infertility stories could be exactly what you need. ‘Twins on board’ stickers in the back window of the minivan, tricyclyes on the lawn – it’s easy to see who has kids! When a couple doesn’t have children, unless you are on familiar terms with them, you may never know whether it’s by choice or not. Before the days of the Internet you would need to look for a support group to hear other couples’ infertility stories, which can be quite a challenge for couples living in small towns. Moreover, there was quite a lot of shame attached to being infertile. Now with the Internet you can see how many other couples are going through the same thing, and you can experience the benefit of a cyber support group, in addition to a real-live group.
Infertility stories of all shapes and sizes are fairly simple to find on the Internet. You may read stories about couples who have finally had a baby after repeated miscarriages, couples who have had IVF or other fertility treatments, couples who have opted to use a donated womb, egg or sperm, couples who have given birth to twins (or more) from fertility treatments and couples who have chosen to adopt. You are sure to find something at least a little bit similar to your situation! The story that got my eyes all misted up was the one about a lady who donated an overy to her identical twin sister so she could have a baby! Same DNA, same basic building blocks for the eggs, no risk of rejection! I know that it could mean a risk of earlier menopause for the donating twin, but if I recall correctly, she had finished having babies so she was happy to help! It’s stories like that which really get me going.
On the other hand, I don’t know if reading or listening to a heap of infertility stories is always helpful. The majority of them seem to end with the couple getting pregnant though, which may encourage you, but they can also just make you more depressed. My humble opinion would be that while it’s a good idea to be part of an actual real-life support group while you read these infertility stories, since you need care that is seciallytailored for your situation, and you also should have a chance to share your own infertility story. You might give the explanation that there are no infertility support groups in your neighborhood, but have you considered creating one? You could be able to help many other couples going through a similar experience. You might already have heard of other couples who are struggling, but perhaps you can put up some posters at the local doctor’s rooms. You don’t have to be a certified counselor; all you need is a shoulder and an ear – a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen, and possibly a teapot too.
It is crucial to be able to tell your infertility stories, and to hear the stories of other couples too. As I mentioned before, maybe you should consider of starting one yourself. Sharing your infertility stories and realizing that you aren’t alone could go a long way to helping you thrive rather than merely surviving.
Here is more information on Infertility Stress. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Infertility.
No related posts.
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.