Archive for December 2014
10 Things Not To Say To Someone Experiencing Infertility
“Just relax….you will get pregnant”….that really made my cringe when experiencing infertility. What other words of encouragement really push your buttons? 1. “Just relax and you will conceive” Telling someone to just relax and their illness will go away blames the patient. And it’s wrong. The vast majority of infertility cases have a biological cause,…
Read More9 Survival Tips: How to Navigate the Holidays When You Have Infertility
While the holidays can be a special time of year filled with joy and celebration with loved ones, it can prove especially difficult for those who long for a child. Since the holidays are often centered on family, it can be difficult to avoid the painful reminders that can surface during this time of year.…
Read MoreElizabeth Banks Speaks Up About Her Surrogacy Experience
Surrogacy is an emotional experience that many people do not feel comfortable talking about. It is amazing to see celebrity, Elizabeth Banks talk about the emotional issues associated with her two surrogacy experiences. Banks on her surrogacy experience, “Both of my children were born via surrogate. I speak about it because I believe it will…
Read MoreInfertility Etiquette By Rabbi Goldberg
On November 20th, Rabbi Goldberg of the Boca Raton Synagogue wrote a very meaningful blog post where he accurately described the pain and loneliness associated with infertility, especially in the Jewish community. He also discusses how infertility has impacted biblical figures in the Torah. Rabbi Goldberg states, “Well, those suffering are our loved ones. They…
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