{"id":164068,"date":"2015-04-21T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T18:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommyish.com\/?p=164068"},"modified":"2015-04-21T13:32:26","modified_gmt":"2015-04-21T17:32:26","slug":"what-to-say-to-someone-dealing-with-infertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommyish.com\/what-to-say-to-someone-dealing-with-infertility\/","title":{"rendered":"What Every Person Struggling With Infertility Wants You To Say"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ask what you can do to help. Sure, the actual baby making might not require your assistance, but there may be other things besides talking with us that you can do to show your support. Maybe it’s helping us find a\u00a0good acupuncturist or picking out the perfect menstrual cup<\/a>. Or perhaps we could really use a long hike where the chances of\u00a0running into a pregnant woman\u00a0<\/a>or baby are minimal. If you want to be there for someone going through infertility but don’t know how, just ask<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Listen when we want to talk, respect us when we don’t.<\/em> Sometimes venting about doctor appointments and the exorbitant cost of fertility medications, doctor visits and private adoption will ease some of the stress and tension we’ve been holding onto. However, don’t take it personally if we don’t feel like talking about our infertility at a particular time. We will always appreciate you asking about it, and we also appreciate your understanding if some days we’d rather not discuss it.\u00a0Menfolk take note- husbands and partners struggle with infertility too, even if the biological troubles at play aren’t theirs. Next time you’re hanging out with your buddy, check in with them to see how he’s handling things, because chances are people forget to ask him.<\/p>\n

If you can’t say it, show it.<\/em>\u00a0Bring us a cookie\/flower\/bottle of wine\/ insert small indulgence of your choice here. If you are they type of person who has a hard time expressing themselves through words, any small gesture that will let us know you care is appreciated.<\/p>\n

Although being a good listener is wonderful, what would be even better is letting us hear from you.<\/em> Infertility feels so uncertain, with no guaranteed outcome. \u00a0You can help by saying that our friendship won’t change if we never become a parent. Tell us that even if our lives don’t follow the same path to preschool applications, we will always have a place in each other’s lives.<\/p>\n

The theme for this year’s National Infertility Awarness Week is “You Are Not Alone”. Struggling with infertility can feel very isolating. Conveying this message to someone dealing with infertility through your words and actions can be a great comfort during a difficult time.<\/p>\n

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