Sharing infertility stories

Filed under: General — tobefertile at 6:45 am on Friday, February 26, 2010

One of the hardest aspects of managing infertility is the sense that you and your partner are the only ones battling to get pregnant. Telling your infertility stories might be just what you need. Tricycles on the lawn, ‘twins on board’ stickers in the back window of the minivan – it’s easy to figure out who has children! When a couple doesn’t have children, unless you know them well, you may never know whether it’s by choice or not. Previously (as in before the world wide web) you would only find support groups in which to relate your infertility stories in big cities. Moerover, infertility was perceived as socially unacceptable and even shameful. Because of the increased availability of the World Wide Web you can now experience both a cyber support group and a real life support group, and you’ll be able to find out just how common childlessness is.

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An idea of what to expect at that first infertility consultation.

Filed under: General — tobefertile at 6:45 am on Friday, February 26, 2010

You could be on the point of seeing the doctor hoping to find out why you and your partner haven’t been able to have a baby even though you’ve been trying for almost a year. Maybe it seems easier to go on in the bliss of ignorance for a little longer. Anyhow, with this list of what you and your partner can anticipate at your first fertility consultation you have no reason to procrastinate any longer.

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All you need to know about infertility trials

Filed under: General — tobefertile at 4:59 am on Thursday, February 18, 2010

If you’re battling with money you may like to consider participating in infertility trials. Take care to do your research so you don’t end up wasting your time.

You can check on the ‘net for organizations (like the Center for Human Reproduction) who are calling for participants.

  • To begin with you’ll need to meet the requirements for the trials. For example they could be looking for Icelandic women married to Latino men shorter than themselves, who live in France and breed Burmese cats. Ensure who is allowed to participate before you begin filling in forms and getting your expectations up! Your doctor understands your circumstances best so check things with him or her too.

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