“I Know There’s a War”
Life keeps moving even when the world seems to be crumbling around you. We see those of you struggling with balancing all these feelings and all the hurt.
World Feels So Unsafe
The world feels so scary, so dark, so lonely right now. I received this message and I had to share it with you all because I want you to know that if you feel the same way, that’s normal.
It's Okay to Feel Overwhelmed
Life was overwhelming and crazy and challenging before the crisis in Israel. It's a lot. And it's okay to feel overwhelmed. Take a breath. Rest. Reset. You can do this.
You Don’t Have To Be Thankful
Reminder: Just because this is the season of giving thanks, doesn’t mean that you have to be thankful. We just want to remind you that it's okay if you are not thankful for anything this year.
Responding To Invasive Questions
How To Respond To Invasive Questions.Swipe to read some ways you can respond when Bubby asks you “Nu… when are you going to give me a great-grandchild? You aren’t getting any younger!”
Surviving Thanksgiving
How To Survive Thanksgiving. The reality is that you can’t control others. What you can control is how you approach the situation and how you protect yourself.
Personal Story of Termination For Medical Reasons
Abbie Sophia’s personal story of IVF, loss, TFMR, and more. “Oh by the way I was supposed to have twins. I had to terminate one.”
Termination For Medical Reasons and Grief
“Why does no one talk about the grief one feels after terminating a child? I’ve been carrying it with me for years. All our friends and family knew were were having a spring baby.”
Mourning Termination For Medical Reasons with Twins
Abbie Sophia has been featured on this page before, talking about her infertility, loss and twin pregnancy. Now, she elaborates on her experience with termination.
Tell Me About Your Family
You might feel an instinct when meeting someone new to ask, “So, how many kids to you have?” or “Do you have kids?” 🚨DON’T🚨Try instead: “Tell me about your family.”
Cyber Monday
You desperately want to take advantage of all the sales, but yet... Whatever the reason, thinking about buying something feels triggering. We get it.
Chanukah: Light & Darkness
Thank you @theoutbackmama for these beautiful words about light, Chanukah, and loss. In memory of her son Matisyahu Maccabee born sleeping on the first Chanukah light 2021.
You Will Get Through This
No one thought there could possibly be a pure jug of oil left after the Greeks defiled the Temple. But there was. Here’s to surviving really hard things. Happy Chanukah.
Chanukah Emotions
Swipe to read this beautiful voice from the community about the profound impact of this community and how the sukkot holiday has impacted this follower.
Share Light on Chanukah
We know that this time of year, and Chanukah, is especially hard for the infertility and loss community. We strive to spread sensitivity, inclusivity, and kindness in this community and in the world.
Chanukah is Hard
We hear you. Chanukah is hard. You are not alone if you feel this way. We compiled your responses to how you are feeling about Chanukah approaching.
Chanukah: Light And Dark
As we enter into the holiday of Chanukah, the holiday of light, let's acknowledge that there is still darkness. Light and dark can coexist. They both have their place in our lives.
Anxiety About Sharing Pregnancy News
Pregnancy announcements...When should you share? How should you share? To whom should you share? They're so hard for so many reasons.
Thoughts When Someone Asks “Are You Pregnant?”
You run into your old college roommate Hannah whom you haven’t seen in ages. You start catching up and she immediately asks “OMG are you finally pregnant??”
Making Pregnancy Announcements
We asked the IWSTHAB community about making pregnancy announcements and how they feel about pregnancy announcements. How, Who, and When.