For a week in April every year is National Infertility Awareness Week. Did you know that 1 in 8 couples are dealing with the heartbreaking impact of infertility? This is a staggering number and more
awareness needs to be out there for it. It should not be a taboo subject, it should be openly talked about and
it shouldn't be something that brings shame.
I never imagined that Kyle and I would be one of those couples. We spent 7 years on an emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausting journey. When you get married and plan to have children you never expect for that dream to take a long time. We never thought that we would be considered a statistic.
We spent years dealing with miscarriages, medications, new doctors, failed cycles, countless negative pregnancy tests, and overwhelming disappointment. It was absolutely devastating. It was not something that we ever expected to go through, it left us both questioning ourselves and it led to bouts of depression. It tested our marriage in more ways than I ever thought possible, it has not been an easy journey.
We spent years dealing with miscarriages, medications, new doctors, failed cycles, countless negative pregnancy tests, and overwhelming disappointment. It was absolutely devastating. It was not something that we ever expected to go through, it left us both questioning ourselves and it led to bouts of depression. It tested our marriage in more ways than I ever thought possible, it has not been an easy journey.
We
absolutely understand that we are HUGELY blessed to finally have our healthy baby girl but there are still so many out there
who have not made it to this point and that breaks my heart. We have
been lucky to have the amazing support and love from family and friends
since day one but not everyone has that because they are still struggling
in silence.
I
will continue to do all I can to bring awareness to this important
cause because we lived it for 7 years.
So
I ask you all to listen to those you know are struggling with this, ask
questions, and offer support in any way that you possibly can. Let them scream, cry, be silent, or be angry. Take them to dinner, bring them coffee, or just let them know that you are there for them.
Understanding infertility and bringing awareness is absolutely
critical. Let those who are struggling know that they are loved and that they are supported.
You
all have been a part of our journey and you each have played a huge
role in getting us to where we are today. Support means everything to
those who are on this journey.
