Oh Dear! Amy… I have a dilemma and I honestly have no one to turn to… I went on the pill when i was 17, switched to a different pill, and then a different… blaming weight gain and other things on the pill. Then I…
After spending time with my friends’ needy, clingy children, I am having second thoughts about parenthood. Will I really feel that differently about my own baby?
Welcome to a new, on-going series about the most common (and maybe some uncommon) fears we deal with regarding pregnancy. This is a safe space for some sympathy, comradery and friendly head pats with people who have Been There, Are There, or who are just plain scared about Going There. This first installment is about the fear of infertility.
Enjoying your last year, months, or days of pre-baby freedom.
Can I fix ovulation problems without fertility drugs?
My mom has cancer and might not live much longer. Am I crazy for trying to get pregnant right now? We have some thoughts.
A mom experiencing secondary infertility is looking for advice on moving forward and next steps.
My infertile coworker is about to undergo the last (of many, many) IVF cycles…and I just found out that I’m pregnant. Is there ANY good way to deliver the news?
When infertility and baby shower invites don’t mix.
My husband wants us to jump through more and more hoops before we even try to get pregnant. When can I say enough is enough?
How to manage your anxiety when you’re trying to conceive — and not getting pregnant.
A cancer survivor prepares for kicking infertility’s butt too.
When a past pregnancy loss has you too afraid to try again.
Hi Amy, I know this isn’t the usual kind of question you answer on the advice smackdown, but I thought you & the other parents might have some helpful words of advice for me. My husband & I are just starting to think about trying…
One of my best friends went completely AWOL and dumped me after I got pregnant. Can I forgive her? SHOULD I forgive her?
An expectant mom needs advice navigating interacting with her cousin, who has been having difficulty conceiving, at an upcoming family reunion.
An expectant woman is concerned about her relationship with her friend with infertility and the recent chilly reception she has be getting from her. She needs relationship advice.
A big sister turns to us as her younger sister is frustrated while in the early days of trying-to-conceive. The wise, older sister has run out of fertility advice to give and looks to us.
Is it normal to have irregular periods after stopping birth control? Also considering getting pregnant? Looking for advice? We have suggestions.
A longtime reader is trying to conceive now and needs help finding an online community that doesn’t indulge in cutesy talk. Would love your thoughts.