Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #10 24th March 2025 Dear Reader, This edition of Beyond the Wait looks a little different, as I don't have a personal story to share this week. But sometimes a slight change in routine can create space for something else that's needed - and today, that's a deeper exploration of self-compassion on the fertility journey. I'm mindful that on our fertility journey we can feel caught between two feelings...
10 days ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #9 17th March 2025 Dear Reader, There are moments on this journey when the outside world crashes in, reminding us that our deeply personal struggles sometimes invite unwanted opinions. This week, I experienced one of those moments, and I wanted to share it with you. This Week's Story: When Someone Questions Not Just Your Choice, But Your Work By Dr. Grace A few weeks ago, I shared a post on...
17 days ago • 5 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #8 10th March 2025 Dear Reader, There are days on this journey when just getting out of bed feels like climbing a mountain. When the thought of one more appointment, one more day of unknowns, one more well-meaning question about "any news?" seems impossible to face. If you've felt this bone-deep exhaustion—know that you are not alone. This Week's Story: The Marathon I Never Signed Up For Anonymous...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #7 17th March 2025 Dear Reader, When it comes to fertility challenges, we often focus on individual experiences, but infertility is rarely faced alone. For many, it becomes a shared journey with a partner. One that can either drive you apart, or bring you closer together. Today, we're exploring how partners can navigate this path together, even when their experiences differ significantly. This...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #6 24th February 2025 Dear Reader, There's something uniquely challenging about stepping back onto a path that has caused us pain before. Whether it's starting another round of treatment, trying again after loss, or simply opening ourselves up to hope again – it takes a lot of courage. This Week's Story: When Moving Forward Feels Like Both a Victory and a Battle By Dr. Grace After months of thyroid...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #5 21st February 2025 Dear Reader, Sometimes the hardest part of the fertility journey isn't maintaining treatment schedules or enduring procedures -- it's sustaining hope through the long months and years of uncertainty, especially when that hope has been dented by disappointments. This Week's Story: A Journey Through Male Factor Infertility By Kevin Chambers Instagram Handle: @ttc_forbaby_chambers...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #4 10th February 2025 Dear Reader, The emotional weight of infertility can often feel overwhelming, particularly when trauma and loss become part of our story. Today, we're creating space to explore these complex feelings and remember that you're not alone in navigating them. This Week's Story: A Christmas Day Due Date Shared anonymously We found out we were pregnant and due Christmas Day! The...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #3 3rd of February 2025 Dear Reader, In the world of fertility treatments and family building, it often feels like everyone has an opinion about what you "should" do. But what happens when those opinions clash with your own values, beliefs, or intuition? This week, we're exploring the courage it takes to stay true to yourself on this complex journey. This Week's Story: Finding Your Own Path By...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #2 27th January 2025 Dear Reader, In the depths of infertility, isolation can feel like a constant companion. We often withdraw, protecting ourselves from the well-meaning but painful comments of others, from the baby showers that feel too heavy to bear, from the pregnancy announcements that catch us off guard. But in this isolation, we risk missing the very connections that could help us heal. This...
2 months ago • 3 min read