How Men Deal with Fertility Stuff
We asked the I Was Supposed To Have A Baby Community how the men in their life are dealing with fertility stuff. Here are some of the responses.
Overcoming Silence
Ejaculatory dysfunction isn’t talked about enough, so we’re honored to share this story with the IWSTHAB community.
Male Factor Infertility
Fertility challenges don’t necessarily have a gender—and that men, too, carry the weight of hope, loss, and love in this journey.
This is Really Hard
“I know that it’s our problem and not his, but this is really hard.” - anonymous
Challenging Norms
Challenging norms, holding onto their values, and showing that there’s more than one way to be a family in the Orthodox world.
LGBTQ+ Family Building
The family building process can already be isolating.
In communities where there’s also a lack of understanding and support for LGBTQ+ family building, there are additional isolating factors.
You are not alone
Many queer people carry guilt around starting a family — for various reasons.
Guilt is real. But so is the longing for family.
Feeling Unseen
Hold space for every story. Every loss. Every family.
Our baby existed
And just like that, the future we had started building fell out from under us.
Big Feelings
You’re allowed to have big feelings, even if you don’t get an award for them.
Welcome Chaya
We’re so excited to welcome Chaya to the IWSTHAB family. She will be taking over the Second/Third Trimester Loss Group from Lielle, and be the leader of a NEW group - Recurrent Loss - starting in May.
Parshas Vayakhel
Infertility is hard. Pregnancy loss is hard. The journey to build a family is hard. Make sure to take breaks. You deserve them.
Surrogacy Podcasts
We’ve unpacked it all when it comes to surrogacy—one episode at a time.
Why Didn’t You Just Adopt
Because let’s be real—family-building isn’t a ‘just’ situation. Every journey is unique, and kindness goes a long way.
I Always Knew
Surrogacy, infertility, and loss can feel so isolating.
Surrogacy Thoughts
Let’s take a look into all the complex thoughts one has while they are considering moving forward with surrogacy.
Surrogacy Instalives
Two incredible women discussing all things surrogacy.
Send Love
Send love.💗
Send support. 🤗
Send hugs 🫂
…to some of the people who need it most this holiday
Still Triggered
To all of you out there who are carrying or holding your rainbows, we see you.
Purim Masks
L’chaim to YOU, to your strength, to your heart, and to the fact that you are already enough, exactly as you are.