My Other “Quips & Tips” Web Sites

Not Getting Pregnant – Adventures in Infertility

If you’re not getting pregnant as fast as you hoped, check out Kathleen Puls Andrade’s adventures in infertility for a break from the same old struggles. Her perspective of infertility is totally different — and includes humor and wackiness!

If you feel hopeless and scared, click on the book I Am More Than My Infertility by Marina Lombardo and Linda Parker [...]

5 Tips for Overcoming Fear of Infertility

Some couples don’t know if they’re dealing with infertility issues, because they haven’t overcome their fear of finding out about infertility! If you’re one of those couples, here are tips on overcoming your fear of never getting pregnant.

“Fear grows in darkness,” says Dorothy Thompson. “If you think there’s a boogeyman around, turn on the light.”

Overcoming the fear [...]

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, [...]

Choosing Not to Try Fertility Treatments

Lillian and Dave Brummet don’t regret their decision not to try fertility treatments. They’ve gone beyond coping with infertility to writing books, hosting radio shows, and changing how people treat Mother Earth. Lillian and Dave Brummet will inspire you, even if you’re disappointed or depressed that you’re not getting pregnant naturally.

“We have a different way of [...]

Accepting the Hardship of Infertility

Here is one couple’s story of accepting the hardship of infertility and life after infertility. Coping with infertility is difficult – and even heartbreaking – but some couples find that not having children can open up a whole new life.

“Accept the hardship of infertility,” says Ellen Naylor. “God has other plans for you…so listen…and do!”

It’s [...]

When You Can’t Have Kids – Options for Infertile Couples

Are you a couple coping with infertility? Here are several options when you can’t have kids biologically. It’s hard to accept that you can’t get pregnant because of male or female infertility — believe me, I know – but at some point you need to think about your options….

“The difficulty of IVF (in vitro fertilization) or of any fertility issues [...]