For those of you who don't already know this week is National Infertility Awareness Week. This means something different to each one of us. Some of you only know someone suffering with IF, or others don't know that their loved ones might be struggling with IF. Of course for us this really hits home because we are struggling with IF directly.
The website has some great ideas on how you can get involved and help. I just have one wish and that is for everyone to just be more sensitive because you never know what struggles people are going through. You know that couple that has been married for 3-4 years now and you keep bugging them about when they are going to make you an Auntie, Grandma, etc..please stop! This topic is so sensitive and some couple are willing to talk about it, but some couples just want to keep it a private matter.
My husband and I are celebrating our 3rd anniversary tomorrow and I'm sure you can imagine how often we are asked about having children. Of course it doesn't bother me that much just when people ask, but it is the rude, inappropriate manner in which it is asked or more often the unnecessary advise that is often given along with my response that we are going through fertility treatments. I know...it is so wonderful that your friend's friend had troubles and all she had to do was just stop trying so hard, or adopt, or whatever magical potion she took and immediately got pregnant. Unless you talk to this person every single day, odds are that you don't know their whole story. Also, just because it worked for her doesn't mean it will work for everyone.
Still not sure how to act? Here is a great article from the Resolve website talking about infertility etiquette. This is a great resource on what to say or not to say when you are speaking with someone who is dealing with infertility.
Once again we appreciate all the love and support we have been shown in the recent months.
Julie
The website has some great ideas on how you can get involved and help. I just have one wish and that is for everyone to just be more sensitive because you never know what struggles people are going through. You know that couple that has been married for 3-4 years now and you keep bugging them about when they are going to make you an Auntie, Grandma, etc..please stop! This topic is so sensitive and some couple are willing to talk about it, but some couples just want to keep it a private matter.
My husband and I are celebrating our 3rd anniversary tomorrow and I'm sure you can imagine how often we are asked about having children. Of course it doesn't bother me that much just when people ask, but it is the rude, inappropriate manner in which it is asked or more often the unnecessary advise that is often given along with my response that we are going through fertility treatments. I know...it is so wonderful that your friend's friend had troubles and all she had to do was just stop trying so hard, or adopt, or whatever magical potion she took and immediately got pregnant. Unless you talk to this person every single day, odds are that you don't know their whole story. Also, just because it worked for her doesn't mean it will work for everyone.
Still not sure how to act? Here is a great article from the Resolve website talking about infertility etiquette. This is a great resource on what to say or not to say when you are speaking with someone who is dealing with infertility.
Once again we appreciate all the love and support we have been shown in the recent months.
Julie
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