Another thing I really like about this group is that they have resources for men. All too often infertility is thought of something that only effects the woman, but words cannot describe how painful it is to see my husband hurting through all of this as well. Many times men feel that they have to be strong while they hold their wife as she cries at the end of yet another failed cycle, I know my husband has got that role down pat. Sometimes I have to take a step back and remember that this is his journey too, this is his pain. He gets jealous just like me, he avoids the spare bedroom just like me. Resolve recognizes this and they offer support for men too. If you are not familiar with this group I would highly recommend doing a little research. Sometimes just knowing there's a group of people out there pulling for you can give you strength.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Building Resolve
Unfortunately, infertility often gets swept under the rug and is even embarrassing to talk about for some people. Often, because it isn't talked about frequently, health care benefits don't cover treatments and most companies don't cover IVF at all. Fortunately, a group has assembled in hopes of getting infertility awareness into the mainstream and to begin fertility treatment coverage, including IVF, offered to all. This group is called RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. In honor of Infertility Awareness Week (April 22-28th) I wanted to bring this group up. They are doing lots of great things for couples going through the struggles of infertility. They offer support groups, adoption support, they offer financial assistance when they can, and they're an excellent resource for any one going through this. I have recently found that they have a support group close to my home and I am looking forward to meeting a group of people who are feeling the same as I am.
Another thing I really like about this group is that they have resources for men. All too often infertility is thought of something that only effects the woman, but words cannot describe how painful it is to see my husband hurting through all of this as well. Many times men feel that they have to be strong while they hold their wife as she cries at the end of yet another failed cycle, I know my husband has got that role down pat. Sometimes I have to take a step back and remember that this is his journey too, this is his pain. He gets jealous just like me, he avoids the spare bedroom just like me. Resolve recognizes this and they offer support for men too. If you are not familiar with this group I would highly recommend doing a little research. Sometimes just knowing there's a group of people out there pulling for you can give you strength.
Another thing I really like about this group is that they have resources for men. All too often infertility is thought of something that only effects the woman, but words cannot describe how painful it is to see my husband hurting through all of this as well. Many times men feel that they have to be strong while they hold their wife as she cries at the end of yet another failed cycle, I know my husband has got that role down pat. Sometimes I have to take a step back and remember that this is his journey too, this is his pain. He gets jealous just like me, he avoids the spare bedroom just like me. Resolve recognizes this and they offer support for men too. If you are not familiar with this group I would highly recommend doing a little research. Sometimes just knowing there's a group of people out there pulling for you can give you strength.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
~A Hand to Hold~
It's been a while since I've posted- I slipped into a pretty dark place for a little while, but I'm back now... the sun is shining, a breeze is blowing, and things are looking up! I don't have anything super significant to write about, but I wanted to touch on one thing that I think is important when going through a trying time... and that is a support system. As painful as this has been for me, I can't imagine how much more difficult it would be to go through it alone... I am fortunate enough to have multiple people in my life that care, but there are so many that don't...
To be honest, I'm not even just talking about infertility- any scary, painful experience will do. No one should have to go through a trial alone... This has been weighing heavy on my heart lately... So, if you're reading this and you know someone that is going through a challenge, I encourage you to reach out to them. It might seem like a small gesture, but to them it could mean the world.
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| One of our first sunny days here in Washington State in a while... |
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