Preconception
TTC POAS BFN OMG WTF
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.
Preconception
Secondary Infertility, Sadness & Jealousy
A mom experiencing secondary infertility asks how to deal with the conflicting feelings of jealousy and sadness she experiences when her mom friends get pregnant and she doesn’t.
Pregnancy
Freaking Out About Your Fertility
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.
Preconception
Pregnancy Fears: It’s Never Going to Happen
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.
Pregnancy
Is This My Last-Chance Baby?
What happens when you’re facing 40, staring at menopause and yelling, “Back off, sister, my uterus has more work to do!”
Your Life
Secondary Infertility & Knowing When to Stop
A mom experiencing secondary infertility is looking for advice on moving forward and next steps.
Pregnancy
How Prepared is Too Prepared to Have a Baby?
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?
Pregnancy
The Ghost of Losses Past
When a past pregnancy loss has you too afraid to try again.
Pregnancy
The Green-Eyed Baby Shower Guest
When infertility and baby shower invites don’t mix.
Pregnancy
Conceiving After Cancer
A cancer survivor prepares for kicking infertility’s butt too.
Pregnancy
Natural Fertility Boosters
Can I fix ovulation problems without fertility drugs?
Pregnancy
When Pregnancy Announcements Attack, Part III
Or, what to do when the bitterness starts to taste kind of good.
Preconception
Pre-Baby Bucket List
Enjoying your last year, months, or days of pre-baby freedom.
Pregnancy
Baby Spacing Blues
I want another baby, but my husband doesn’t.
Pregnancy
When Pregnancy Announcements Attack, Part II
More advice on navigating fertile vs. infertile friendships when you’re pregnant.
Baby
When Pregnancy Announcements Attack
Telling your news to friends struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss.
Baby
The (Absolutely Petrified) Expectant Father
I want a baby…but my husband is scared of them!
Relationships
How To Tell Your Friends and Family You’re Infertile (And Then Cope With The Fallout)
If you publicly admit to trying to start your family, then have trouble conceiving, it’s good to have a plan to cope with the questions you’ll get afterwards.
Baby
How Do You Know You Are Ready For a Baby?
The practical vs. the sweet, ovary-exploding smell of fresh baby head.
Baby
How to Choose an OB/GYN
What questions to ask, alternatives to consider, and what to do if you chance your mind.