Many of us dream of having children – we choose names and imagine if they will have curly hair or dimples. For some, this dream seems to be realized so quickly and naturally, with hardly a second thought. Our friends post endless photos of their chubby little cherubs on social media and we are invited to yet another baby shower. Well-intended questions and bits of advice come at us from family and even strangers – “when are you having a baby? Don’t wait forever!” For women and men struggling to conceive, these comments cut deep.
It is easy to become obsessed and discouraged when faced with low fertility. This can become our all-consuming pursuit while our hopes are raised and dashed just as quickly. Our bodies seem to let us down, being unable to do what nature intended. Whether single or part of a couple, waiting months and years for good news can seem like too much. How can we cope with the waiting and facing the potential for such profound disappointment?
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