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10 Things You Shouldn’t Tell A Woman Struggling To Get Pregnant
When it comes to infertility, I have found that people just dont know what to say to those going through it. Then when they finally find the words, you kind of wish they hadnt. My husband and I have had many crazy things said to us throughout our journey. I realize these statements mostly come from those closest to us who are having trouble seeing us struggle. The crazy part is that the people who say these things come from a place of love and care (mostly- there are exceptions!). I think our family and friends are trying to be helpful, and to make it better. Listed below are ten unhelpful (and borderline hateful) things people usually say to those of us struggling with infertility. I personally have heard each and every one of these lines. I have also included what I wanted to respond with and what I actually said.
What Not to Say to A Woman Struggling to Get Pregnant
When it comes to infertility, I have found that people just don?t know what to say to those going through it. Then when they finally find the words, you kind of wish they hadn?t. My husband and I have had many crazy things said to us throughout our journey. I realize these statements mostly come from those closest to us who are having trouble seeing us struggle. The crazy part is that the people who say these things come from a place of love and care (mostly- there are exceptions!). I think our family and friends are trying to be helpful, and to make it better. Listed below are ten unhelpful (and borderline hateful) things people usually say to those of us struggling with infertility. I personally have heard each and every one of these lines. I have also included what I wanted to respond with and what I actually said.
Brooke Burke: A Moment of Self-Realization
I just read a ModernMom instagram post and it brought me back to my daughter Sierra’s 7th birthday. The thought of a birthday cake and 50 people singing “Happy Birthday To You” was a mortifying vision for her. She was never one to be the center of attention, she loved the idea of a b-day…
Home Schooling Your Child With Autism – Part 1
Should you home school a child with autism? I mentioned home schooling in my previous blog and there are arguments for and against home schooling a child with autism. Heres my argument against. Do I believe in home schooling?
It’s Time for American Parents to Redefine “Fun”
The New York Times parenting bloggerhad it right when she wrote that, in order for American parents to have fun during their non-working hours, they need to redefine the word as were seeing large hunks of our time commandeered