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How to Live With the Fact That You’ll Never Have Children

A reader asked for suggestions on how to live with the fact that she’ll never have children…she doesn’t want to feel sad all the time. I don’t blame her! For more info about how she is coping with infertility, read her comment and question on Accepting a Childfree Life.

Before my tips, a quip:

“Rigid beliefs make disappointments [...]

Inspirational Quotations for Couples Coping With Infertility

Are you having trouble getting pregnant? These inspirational quotations for couples coping with infertility will help, whether you’re dealing with low or no sperm counts (or male infertility) or endometriosis (female infertility, perhaps). You need to find ways to keep your spirits high – and holding on to one small phrase can help.

“Trust that still, [...]

5 Ways to Quit Smoking When You’re TTC (Trying to Conceive)

If you’re coping with infertility or want to get pregnant, you have to give up cigarettes. Here are five ways to quit smoking when you’re TTC (trying to conceive), ranging from visualization to NicoDerm.

Before the tips, a quip:

“I used to smoke two packs a day and I just hate being a nonsmoker,” said Michelle Pfeiffer. [...]

Accepting a Childfree Life

IVF, IUI, adoption – there are many possibilities for couples coping with infertility! But, the time may come when it’s better to simply accept a childfree life.

Easier said than done, right?  But listen…

“The willingness to win OR lose moves us out of an adversarial relationship to life and into a powerful kind of openness,” writes Dr. [...]

Coping With Infertility on Mother’s Day

Dealing with the disappointment of not getting pregnant is hard all the time – but it can be devastating to be coping with infertility on Mother’s Day! Here are five ways to deal with sadness because you can’t get pregnant, on this day in May.

Before the tips, here’s a quick quip:

“Remember sadness is always temporary,” [...]

Dealing With the Disappointment of a Childfree Life

You’re not alone if you’re dealing with the disappointment of a childfree life because of fibroids, endometriosis, or other issues that lead to infertility. Elisse Goldstein-Clark has coped with fibroids for the past 20 years – and is learning to live with the idea of a child-free life.

“To cheer myself up, I’m currently planning a [...]

Ways to be Happy With a Childfree Life After Infertility

Are you coping with the disappointment of not being pregnant? Here are seven ways to be happy with a childfree life after infertility…

“We were diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility’, which sounds good in one respect,” says Cindy Margolis, actress, model, and spokesperson for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. ”On the other hand, you almost want something wrong, [...]

6 Tips for Coping With Infertility Stress

These six tips for coping with infertility stress are from Danna Demetre’s book for healthy living, Change Your Habits, Change Your Life.

Demetre’s tips are intended to increase energy and vitality – which is exactly what we need when we’re coping with the stress of infertility! The more energy we have, the less likely we’ll be [...]

Staying Positive When Trying to Conceive

These tips for staying positive when you’re trying to conceive a baby may help you deal with the disappointment of failing to get pregnant after trying for months – or even years! These tips for staying positive are from two real women – one who became pregnant against all odds, and one who is still [...]

Help for Couples Coping With Not Getting Pregnant

This help for couples coping with infertility are from real couples who can’t get pregnant. You’re not alone if you’re having trouble conceiving a child — and your marriage doesn’t have to suffer undue stress.

Before the tips, a quip:

“It’s okay to be down in the dumps – just don’t stay there too long,” said Catherine DeVrye.

And that’s [...]