6 Responses to People Winking At Stomach
Whatever you decide, just know that it's possible to educate people on the right questions to ask without divulging any of your stuff. Call them out and remind them to be more circumspect next time.
Navigating Bad Body Image Days
Bad body image days can be tough, so save this list for when you’re unsure how to navigate a not-so-good body image day. Some Dos and Donts for a bad body image day.
Doctors & Body Image
Whether it’s for fertility reasons or other health issues, the words of medical professionals carry extra weight. Thank you to this follower for sharing her story about her health at every size.
Feeling Betrayed By Your Body
We see all of you who feel betrayed by your body. We know this emotional and physical pain is cruel, shocking, and horrifying. We are here for you.
Voices On Body Image
There are many different ways our relationship with our body changes because of all that we go through to grow our family. It’s normal to struggle with the changes your body goes through along the way.
My Reflection On My Reflection
All of our bodies change during fertiilty years - here’s Ariella’s story about what her body has been like post uterine transplant. Personal story on reflections.
Stop Looking at People’s Stomachs
Stop looking at people’s stomach when you are speaking to them. You aren’t being subtle. They know exactly why are you looking there and what you are thinking.
July 4th Reminder
Quick reminders for July 4th...(and every other day): You don’t have to go to the 4th of July parade or fireworks today if you’re not up for it. And reminder for those who are going.
A Negative Pregnancy Test Is Not Your Fault
Reasons you got anegative pregnancy test this cycle: None of these are true. No matter what anyone says- it’s not your fault. A negative pregnancy test is not your fault.
What To Say on People On Fertility Journey
What not to say and what to say to people on fertility journey. Examples of statements that do more harm than good, and alternatives to support those on ferility journeys.
How to Talk to People Who Are Struggling with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
How to Talk to People Who Are Struggling with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss- the guide, with “dos” and “donts” and downloadable pdf version
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
“We’ve tried different protocols, tried doing some natural remedies, tried over 4 clinics. It’s been 10 IVF retrievals so far. We spent thousands of dollars. And my daughter is still our only child.”
Letter To My Friend
We ask G-d to forgive our sins during the past year and we reach out to family, friends and acquaintances with apologies as well. But what about when the person you most need to forgive is yourself?
All Infertility Is Hard
Holding space for this anonymous follower and all of you who feel like you’re not worthy to be in this community. You don’t know if you have a place.
Cancer Surgery and Hysterectomy Story
Here is a woman’s story of a surgery to remove a tumor that ended in hysterectomy and her feelings about no longer being able to have her own children afterwards.
IUI Is Hard
Almost all infertility stories talk about the difficulty of IVF. But what about IUI (intrauterine insemination)? Here a woman writes about her feelings going through multiple rounds of IUI. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tired Of Waiting To Be A Mom
My hopes and dreams shattered just like that. My water broke and then at 16 weeks, you came out of me. A little girl, a tiny little girl. Oh, how tiny you were!
Mental Illness & Circumstantial Infertility
It doesn't change the fact that I wish I didn't need to be on birth control. That my vision of having a large family isn't realistic for me. That I am dealing with a mental illness.
My Story of Adoption As A Single Mom
I was supposed to live a storybook life. Graduate college, get married & start a family. Only, it didn’t happen and suddenly I was in my 40s with a biological time clock ticking so loud I could barely think.
Starting Treatments Again
But my heart breaks for my husband, who still dreams of a big family. And my toddler -who might never have a sibling. So I pray I will have the strength to get through this for my family. Without falling apart.