Surrogate & Intended Parents Relationship
Surrogate and intended-parent relationships are complicated by nature
and there's no rulebook for it.
We get it, and here are a few tips that might help.
Surrogacy | Surrogate | Fertility Journey
Conflicting Emotions in Surrogacy
Surrogacy brings up so many emotions, often conflicting ones at the same time
You can hold two (or more) things to be true and valid
We get it and are here for you
Surrogacy | Mental Health | Surrogate | Fertility Journey
Navigating trust in Surrogacy
It's not easy to navigate trust when pursuing family-building via surrogate - and that's perfectly natural
With the right people and protections in place, you can make it through this
Surrogacy | Surrogate | Fertility Journey
You can still grieve even if…
You can still grieve even if surrogacy gave you the gift of a healthy baby
Surrogacy | Fertility Journey | Grief
Our Surrogacy Journey
Surrogacy is not the 'easier' path - far from it, and too few people in the Jewish community speak openly about it
Surrogate | Miscarriage | Surrogacy | Jewish Community | Jewish Family
No matter what is happening…We are here.
Whether you are waiting for a cousin or a doctor to call and tell you the news, life in this complicated world takes fortitude and a village
We are here for you
Surrogacy | Jewish Community | War | Fertility Journey | Anxiety
“Are you Pregnant” Question
Why do people even ask??
Pregnancy After Loss | Intrusive Questions | PAL
Creating Boundaries
When someone makes you uncomfortable and comments on your body, even without words, it's important to set boundaries in a way that feels right for you.
Don't prioritize their comfort over your mental health
Pregnancy After Loss | PAL | Inappropriate Comments
8 PAL Reminders
Pregnancy after loss is a mental challenge as well as a physical one
Here are some things to remind yourself on the harder days
PAL | Fertility Journey | Grief | Mental Health
We are not in control
Each step takes effort
Putting one foot in front of the other is easier than it sounds
We're here for you through it all
Family Planning | Jewish Community | Pregnancy After Loss | Control
Letting go of our preconceived notions
Letting go of our preconceived notions and hopes is so hard
Pregnancy After Loss | PAL | Grief & Loss | Hope
Being Honest
You can share your honest thoughts and feelings, but you don't have to
If you prefer to skip it, simply redirect
Texting | Fertility Journey | Pregnancy After Loss | Mental Health | Jewish Community
PAL is…
What is Pregnancy After Loss (PAL) in the real world? It's hope and fear in equal measure. Holding space for grief and joy. It's so much wrapped up in one label.
It's hard to explain, but here you don't need to explain it
PAL | Fertility Journey | Grief | Hopey
My Anxiety:
This is a question I could answer in my sleep
Anxiety | Mental Health | Infertility
What does pregnancy after loss look like?
Pregnancy after loss (PAL) can feel surreal and impossible to believe
Having to share the news eventually is scary, and we're here for you
PAL | Grief | Infertility | Fertility Journey
7 types of rest we ALL need
Rest is not just sleep
Every person needs different kinds of rest to truly recharge
Which kind of rest speaks to you the most?
Mental Health | Rest | Relaxation
Send love, Send Support, Send Hugs
Send love
Send support
Send hugs
...to some of the people who need it most this holiday
Head to our stories and click the link to share yours anonymously
This is also a great way to send a message to all our community members in Israel, who are struggling with so much on top of the war
This community is a special corner of the internet, and we're so glad you're a part of it
Jewish Community | Purim | Support | Village
How to respond to invasive questions
Spending time with friends and family over Purim might mean you get asked some insensitive, personal questions about when you are going to have a baby…
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!”
Purim | Jewish Holidays | Infertility | Pregnancy & Neonatal Loss
Holding onto grief & joy
Purim is "supposed" to be happy, but that assumption can make grief feel even lonelier
This is the story of making Purim meaningful amidst grief and loss in one's own way
Purim | Jewish Community | Pregnancy & Neonatal Loss
Purim Triggers
Purim has real triggers for so many people in Jewish communities struggling to build their families
Purim | Mishloach Manos | Jewish Community | Triggers