Down the F'n Tubes: an ode to fertility futility

First, sorry that you are here, reading about miscarriages. Below is a list of articles and blogs that you might find helpful or comforting. Why Do Miscarriages Happen? 5 Miscarriage Myths We Need to Stop Believing by Self.com. This is a good reminder that it was NOT your fault. What are my next steps after miscarriage?  by Aspire Fertility. This is a reminder that your are NOT alone, and that 1/4  pregnancies end in a loss. It also provides affirmation that your feelings of loss and grief are real. Baby Loss Awareness: My Story by Lucy Plum. An honest list of things one woman wished she knew about miscarriage. Resources to share with others on how to support people who had a miscarriage.  What you should say to somebody who has miscarried – and what you shouldn’t by Janet Murray The most important thing to say to someone who has suffered a miscarriage by Monica Bielanko  #grievingmother #mamagrief #pregnancyloss #miscarriage #miscarriagesupport #ttcaftermiscarriage

Trying to conceive (TTC) is not for Type A people. People like us like live by our calendars and make plans way in advance. And if you're dealing with infertility (TTC for at least a year), everything is on hold because you never know when you'll need an ultrasound or blood test. We couldn't plan a day in advance, much less a month in advance. TTC is a roller coaster - a shitty, shitty roller coaster. Here, we will keep a list of articles that may be helpful when TTC overwhelms you. 12 Ways to Cope When Trying to Get Pregnant Overwhelms You: How to Take Back Your Life When Living with Infertility by Rachel Gurevich 

If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter , these will look familiar. We like having them all in one place so we can easily share with our friends and family. Can we just fucking stop asking couples when they’re going to have a baby?   If a coworker, acquaintance, family member, or some other annoying person is known for asking others about, send them this Metro article.  For Friends and Family: Infertility Etiquette, Myths and Facts about Infertility, When Infertility Strikes. If your friends and family mean well, and you want to help them know what to say, this article is a great resource created by Resolve, the National Infertility Association. How to support your friends and loved ones who are struggling with infertility.  This article by the Spinoff is also a good one to send to family and friends who want to support you but don't know how. 

We had a great interview with Lori Shandle-Fox, blogger and author of Laughing is Conceivable!

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