Is trying to have a baby a healthy goal for your life and marriage, or is it causing anxiety, depression, and other problems? Giving up on your dream of getting pregnant may be a healthy thing to do…but the trick is knowing when it’s time to give up or when it’s time to try different strategies (e.g., [...]
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Not being able to get pregnant can be stressful for a marriage, and can even lead to separation or divorce. These research-based tips for supporting your husband or wife in infertility may help strengthen your marriage while you figure out what your future family will look like… Before the tips, a quip from celebrity Cindy Margolis about [...] One of my readers is starting to talk about her infertility, telling people that she can’t get pregnant because of endometriosis and fibroids. This, I believe, will make her feel better and start the healing process… “I’ve got endometriosis and fibroids – and also had a failed IVF,” she wrote in the comments section of Dealing With the Disappointment [...] Husbands, if your wife can’t get pregnant, she may be struggling with infertility depression. It may not matter if the issue is male or female infertility; what matters is she can’t have what she wants most: a baby. And, the worst thing for you as a man is that you can’t give her what she wants. [...] Some couples coping with infertility are overwhelmed with grief or anger; and sometimes, infertility leads to divorce. Can you save your marriage – and do you want to stay married? Here are some thoughts from a marriage and family expert that might help. “If you are considering leaving because your marriage is difficult, and you want [...] Check out these Halloween costumes for couples coping with infertility! Kid-centered celebrations can be tough when you can’t get pregnant. But, instead of dwelling on disappointment or longing for a baby or kids spend Halloween with, take a walk on the lighter side! These Halloween costumes focus on pregnancy, fertility, love, and relationships. If thinking about dressing up [...] Some couples coping with infertility also struggle with feelings of guilt or shame. These tips for forgiving yourself for infertility might help if you think you made past choices that are now causing you to have problems getting pregnant. Before the tips, a quip: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” [...] |
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