Waiting for Baby Bird

Why Does She Get Two?

I could barely catch my breath on that Friday night in March when I received a text message from a close friend who said "we are expecting" and "we heard heartbeats." That's right, heartbeats. Plural. As I sat in my chair surrounded by over 150 other people and unable to escape, the knot in my throat grew… Continue reading Why Does She Get Two?

Waiting for Baby Bird, When Someone You Know Is Infertile

How to Tell Your Infertile Friend, “I’m Pregnant!”

Those two words, "I'm pregnant," can bring a flood of emotions. To someone not trying to conceive, the news of someone else announcing their pregnancy can be a joyous time filled with excitement. However, to someone struggling with infertility, these two words can bring a tsunami of emotions that include bitterness, anger, joy, sadness, grief,… Continue reading How to Tell Your Infertile Friend, “I’m Pregnant!”