
Wave Of Light Resource Guide
At I Supposed To Have A Baby, we are uniquely positioned to help during this time of crisis. Look for our Wave Of Light Resource Guide through the link in our bio and in all the upcoming posts.

We are not ok. But we are here for you.
We are not ok. But we are here for you. IWSTHAB staff and board are here for you. Even as we personally struggle.

Part 5: Where to get more help
The world is heavy right now, and you don’t need to go through it alone. See where to get more help.

Part 4: 7 Ways You Can Practice Self-Care
Seven ways you can practice self-care including; setting boundaries, getting outside, laugh, reaching out to support systems, deep breathing, starting small, and letting it out.

Part 3: How To Talk To People Who Are Grieving
The longer this war continues, the likelihood increases that each of us will personally know someone who has died, or we will be in the position of comforting someone who is mourning. Most people don’t know how to comfort a person who has lost someone close to them, going through unimaginable pain.

Part 2: Podcast Episodes on Grief and Anxiety
We have so many episode on pain, and struggle and loss, but these are ones that highlight the grief (and anger) that so many are experiencing right now.

Part 1: What does grief look like?
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but many of us don’t know what grief looks like or recognize it when it shows up. You may have different feelings that come and go, with no rhyme or reason, and grief can cause a whole host of physical and emotional symptoms.

Wave Of Light
We have created our own “WAVE OF LIGHT” Resource Guide to support the Jewish Community as we move through this current crisis. We encourage you to share these resources and graphics widely, on and off social media, around the world, to help support anyone grieving.

So many people are staying off social media these days…
If you are trying to stay off social media, here are 5 ways that IWSTHAB can still support you through our website.

We will all get through this.
I got a message tonight from a woman who has been trying to have a child for years. She has had too many miscarriages to count, but keeps pushing and keeps trying different doctors, medicines and treatment plans.

World Mental Health Day
A quick reminder to take care of yourself on World Mental Health Day. You are NOT lazy. Trauma and grief are exhausting. So please be gentle with yourself.

How The IWSTHAB Community Is Feeling Right Now
We see you. We know the pain and emotions are real, raw, and even confusing right now. We are here for you.

Voices From The community - Infertility During Wartime
We are hearing from so many of you living in Israel and abroad about how challenging it is to process the war in Israel right now along with your own infertility, losses and grief.

We are not okay
We are not okay. We are shaken. Tired. Sad. Depressed. Overwhelmed. We are terrified over what is happening in Israel right now.

How to Support: Don’t Forget About Those Struggling
We know that people tend to forget about those who are in it for the long haul. It’s much “easier” to show up for someone in a crisis.

How to Support: 10 Ways
Okay, I admit it. I screwed up. I was supposed to post the last reel to the feed, but I forgot that the cover didn’t match my pattern, so I took it off the main page. I know. A bit perfectionist, but whatevs…

How to Support: Things to Say
When someone loses a baby, they don’t want platitudes or toxic positivity. The power of support and validation is incredible.

How to Support: All They Want Is You
To all of you out there trying to figure out which fuzzy blanket to buy, just remember- all they really want is you. The item you send is just a manifestation of your love, so it actually doesn’t matter what it is.

How to Support: Support Mindset
H/t to @megan_rose_lane

How to Support: 59 Things to Talk About Other Than Babies and Kids
Here are 59 things you can talk about that have nothing to do with pregnancy, babies or children, so you can make everyone feel comfortable.