Tisha B’Av Reflections
Reflections from the IWSTHAB community, focusing on the emotional and physical experiences related to fasting and fertility issues, especially during Tisha B'Av.
“No Happy Ending Yet Is Where I Am Today”
I’ve had 7 egg retrievals, 6 embryo transfers, 1 chemical pregnancy and 1 miscarriage. ‘No happy ending yet’ is where I am today.
Life After Cancer
Cancer is a scary word. For everyone. And that's why we are talking about it here. It can mean that the family size of your dreams might not be able to become a reality.
Cancer Diagnosis In Fertility Years
In the Jewish community, where family plays a central role in almost all of our holidays and rituals, not being able to have children might make you feel lonely.
Being BRCA-positive and Navigating IVF
We are deeply moved by this story about being BRCA2-positive and navigating IVF that was shared with us recently.
When Fighting Cancer Becomes More Important Than Having a Baby
When fighting cancer becomes more important that having a baby. Swipe to read this voice from the community 💔
Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis and What It Means for Fertility
Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis...And What It Means For
Fertility
“Cancer Stole So Much From Me”
What cancer can steal from someone: You truly never know what someone is going through. Don’t judge, don’t jump to conclusions. Just be kind and sensitive.
5 Ways You Can Support Someone with a Cancer Diagnosis
Swipe to read some tips about how to best support a loved one going through cancer treatment.
Cancer Diagnosis in Men Delaying Fertility Treatment
This week we have been talking about women navigating cancer and what it means for their fertility, but we need to acknowledge that men also can get cancer.
Pregnancy After Loss Emotions
Pregnancy after loss is hard with complex thoughts and emotions that are felt, the disconnect between how a person looks on the outside vs what they are going through on the inside. And so much more…
Pregnancy After Loss Unfiltered
Pregnancy After Loss Unfiltered: Disbelief. Emptiness. Hope. Regret. Guilt. Doubt. Excitement. Fear. Joy. Relief. What does pregnancy after loss look like for you?
Pregnancy After Loss Iceberg
With pregnancy after loss, what you see on the outside is not always the full story. Here is what people see and what people dont see above and below the iceberg.
“This Entire Pregnancy Has Been Like A Seesaw”
Swipe to read this voice from the community about the reality of pregnancy after loss.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
9 Pregnancy After Loss Commandments
You are going to get through this. Swipe through to read the 9 Pregnancy After Loss Commandments that can help you get through this period.
Pregnancy After Loss Courage
Pregnancy after loss is courageously choosing hope over fear when pregnancy no longer guarantees a baby. To all of you out there who know that getting pregnant doesn't necessarily = baby, we see you.
“My Pregnancy After Loss Story Is A Worse Case Scenario”
This next voice from the community is raw look into pregnancy after loss the heartbreak that comes with it. Swipe to read 💔
National Infertility Awareness Week & Passover
It’s no coincidence that National Infertility Awareness Week overlaps with Passover….
Holidays Can Be Filled With Hard Memories
The holidays are filled with so many memories. For people struggling or grieving their babies, these memories can be especially painful.
Extend an Invite for Passover
Reminder to everyone hosting this Passover: it’s not too late to extend another invite, There are people out there struggling 💔