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.
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