Unsolicited advice….. it seems so innocent at the time. Readers have blessed me with their thoughts and struggles with infertility, but there is always one common issue. They all have had emotions triggered by those that just want to offer simple advice that will be the answer to their friends’ struggles. I shared in a previous post that a nurse asked me if we were going to adopt right after our last IVF trial. I was struggling day to day let alone knowing anything about what we were going to do in the future. If a friend shared they are having trouble or are unable to conceive, the best thing you can do is listen. Support them and give them time. It is not ok to suggest IVF to a perfect stranger. She may have already done so; and it didn’t work, has health issues preventing it, or simply can’t afford it. The same goes for adoption…. these are not easy options and can take their own emotional toll on a person.

This blog has been such a blessing in so many ways. I had no idea how much support I would get from friends and even perfect strangers. I encourage you to share these posts as you never know when you may have someone silently struggling in your circle. If you have thoughts to share, I would love to read them.