Don't Ignore Infertility

I am one of the lucky ones. I truly am. I am expecting my 3rd child. My other children are healthy and happy. The scars of infertility remain but have now turned into squishy gooey lumps of love, sympathy and support for others who still have empty arms and hearts.

I can't tell you how many times I've come across someone who sees my pregnant belly and tells me they've been trying for 2,4,6 years. I end up giving them websites, books and doctors phone numbers and telling them my story too. I hope it provides hope. I hope it provides love. I hope it provides support. And most importantly, I hope it proves to them that they are not alone. Their problem exists. It is real. And there are lots of people who will NOT ignore it. There are people who won't tell them to relax, take a vacation, or stop thinking about it so much. Infertility is real. It is heartbreaking. And I will not ignore or dismiss it.