“What’s the best tip you have to offer someone struggling with fertility issues?” Last summer I was interviewed by Fertility Smarts and they asked me this question, which seemed to take me longer to answer than the others. I couldn’t help but think back to the beginning when I was first diagnosed with PCOS and…
I used to receive them all of the time in the beginning when I first announced our struggle to conceive. You know, those random texts that someone was praying for me. Or a card sent to my mailbox with words that spoke Truth into my heart. Or sometimes even a surprise gift of faith that…
It’s Thanksgiving eve, and as I sit here in my office, reflecting on all that I am thankful for, you are at the top of my list. Yes, you, the one reading these words. You see, six years ago while sitting alone in a small restaurant munching on my soft taco with extra sour cream…
Infertility is nothing short of a crazy emotional roller coaster ride that takes you on its hopeful highs to the fear gripping lowest of lows every four weeks. Because it is letting your hope soar for a few days or weeks, anticipating that surely this time, you will become parents. But to only have your hopes plummet…
Ask and ye shall receive! Many of you who follow my “Waiting for Baby Bird” account on Facebook have messaged me asking if I would start a “closed” group since my current page is public and you don’t want your neighbors, sweet (yet semi-nosy) mother-in-law, co-worker, boss, or even best friend reading your comments or…
Squeal! Arms flailing in excitement! Y’all I was asked to be Fertility Smarts June Blogger of the Month! Well, actually I was asked to be their blogger of the month for April but when they sent me the 12 questions to answer for their interview, I froze because they were tough! I am not…
You have read my words and now is your opportunity to hear my voice! Joy + Infertility recently interviewed me for my first ever podcast and it is now available for your listening pleasure! I talk all the things…infertility, leading a support group, PCOS, finding hope, losing hope, refusing to have hope, and our surprise…
