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Summary: Support for those who experience infertility as a loss.
Review: Its nice to know you're "normal"--that infertility is a loss and others feel the same way. Easy to read; comfortable to share with your partner. The authors are caring, sensitive and understand the pain and confusion felt by men as well as women. The question and answer format is very supportive. As we were reading the book it was easy to identify and recognize our own voices asking the same questions over and over again. We particularly like the non-judgmental suggestions and opinions expressed. We are recommending it highly to others in our support group. Should be required reading for all RESOLVE members. Thank you for helping us to open up the lines of communication with each other.
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Summary: the best book around on the emotional effects of infertility
Review: Quite simply, this book should become the Bible of infertility sufferers. It fills a glaring gap in the bookshelves by addressing the social and emotional costs of infertility, rather than the technical and medical details that go out of date so quickly. I had fertility problems so rare most technical manuals were useless to me, but, just like so many others, I struggled with unsympathetic employers, all-too-fertile friends and relatives, and tensions with my husband. This is the only book I know of specifically written to address those issues and it does, in detail, the most important thing any infertility book needs to do -- acknowledge that this isn't just a physical problem. Read it and know you're not alone.
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Summary: I GUESS I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE
Review: Right from the beginning, this book brought tears to my eyes. I couldn't believe how well related this book was to my expierence of infertility. I never knew just how emotionally bad it could get until my expierence.I am in the beginning stages of infertility. I just started Clomid but after more than 2 years of trying and 1 miscarrage, I felt that the authors knew exactly how I felt. Get this book! It really gave me the insight on how to deal with my problems. It also included many other issues that hopefully I won't have to think about but it was still interesting and educational to read.
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Summary: An excellent resource for couples faced with infertility.
Review: The book is written from the heart....an excellent and compassionate companion for couples struggling with infertility.
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Summary: The more I read this book, the more I love it.
Review: The more I read this book, the more I love it. I've read it and reread it many times over the past year for my own personal support. I frequently refer to it as my "Coping Bible." You can't help but feel that the authors actually "get it." They are not only professionals in the field, but they really do understand what it is like to ride the infertilty "emotional roller coaster." The book covers it all, from keeping your identity, primary and secondary infertility, communicating with your spouse, friends and family, balancing a job and baby making, coping with grief and loss, decision making and knowing when to move on. It also features frequently over-looked issues such as waiting for your baby (pregnancy and adoptive) and living life childfree.
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Summary: The more I read this book, the more I love it.
Review: The more I read this book, the more I love it. I've read it and reread it many times over the past year for my own personal support. I frequently refer to it as my "Coping Bible." You can't help but feel that the authors actually "get it." They are not only professionals in the field, but they really do understand what it is like to ride the infertilty "emotional roller coaster." The book covers it all, from keeping your identity, primary and secondary infertility, communicating with your spouse, friends and family, balancing a job and baby making, coping with grief and loss, decision making and knowing when to move on. It also features frequently over-looked issues such as waiting for your baby (pregnancy and adoptive) and living life childfree.
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Summary: this book is definetly a must read
Review: This book is a must read for all infertility patients. It is well written and as far as I can tell, comes from the heart. I have been experiencing infertility for four long years. Everywhere I turned no one understood my jealousy and need to isolate myself from pregnant family, friends and coworkers.I felt alone and crazy. A woman in my doctors office suggested that I read this book and I am so glad I took her advice. It feels great to know that I am normal.I even gave the book to my husband and he actually read some of the questions and answers.That says it all. Thank you to the authors that truly "get" what I am going through.
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Summary: validate your feelings and help relieve stress
Review: This book is great. It has every question imaginable that an infertile couple is going through. I'm now convinced that I'm not going crazy. I have used some of the advice given in the book to relieve some of my stress and it is working...By following the simple advice given in this book, you will be amazed at how light your shoulders will feel. This book also helped me feel like I wasn't alone living in this awful world of infertility. Good Luck to everyone!
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Summary: A great help when times are tough
Review: This book is well written, easy to read, information is prepared in "chunks" and I find I am reading different sections based on where I am in my next "pregnancy effort". It was useful for my mom to read so she really understood what I am going through. The only drawback is that it focuses exclusively on couples...and not people that are single and dealing with this problem.
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Summary: Practical advice and caring support for infertile couples.
Review: Throughout our own personal experiences with infertility we endured many painful tests, treatments, emotional upheavals and losses. We learned that the process one must go through to find resolution can be a harrowing experience filled with uncertainty and crisis. Yet we also learned that if you want to become a parent-somehow-one day, you will. Which is why we wrote this book-to offer you hope and a way to help you survive during this most difficult time. Through the many stories presented in each chapter you will see that you are not alone in your struggle to create a family. There are so many couples out there who are experiencing the same pain and the same hope as you. From practical advice to caring support for your emotions we are confident that you will find what you need to make it through this crisis.
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