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Summary: Blessing and truth
Review: After a year of trying to get pregnant, and being officially diagnosed "infertile"; I felt validate to go ahead and read books such as this. My copy arrived yesterday, I picked it up and started to read and could hardly put it down. I found myself saying over and over again, "Yes! That's exactly how I feel." This is a validating, and extremely helpful book. Not only was I able to see that I am not alone in these crazy, inexplicable feelings, but that some of them are more complicated than I thought. I suspected as much. The authors write with sincerity, knowledge and a very realistic approach. There are not only helpful passages, but helpful exercises to help one cope with one's journey. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: There are better choices out there.
Review: I had been trying for the past 6 years to get pregnant as a single woman, using fresh sperm, frozen sperm, sex with donor... and have recently given up. It is such a shock to my whole life to accept that I am infertile, and it seems there are so many resources for how to TREAT infertility, and none to address those for whom the treatments don't work. I was thrilled to discover this book, and finally felt validated in my high stress and crazy emotions. I am NORMAL! wow! what a relief! The sense of community reading this book was palpable, and the combination of expert advice and voices of the average woman was a wonderful balance. I would certainly recommend this book for anyone going through infertility... what a shoulder to lean on ! My only reserve which reduced 5 stars to 4 is the constant emphasis on COUPLES. I don't think anywhere there was ever even once an acknowledgement that many women are single and trying to get pregnant. Or that couples split up during infertility treatments. Or that there are lesbian couples. I find it so disheartening when people tell me "you'll get pregnant when you stop trying". Well, if one is not having sex with a man, one is not going to get pregnant no matter how much one "stops trying" or relaxes. If I do not order sperm, chart my cycle to know when to put in those two vials... I am not going to get pregnant unless I am the next Madonna. I really would have liked to have had this addressed somewhere. And all the wonderful childfree time the book emphasises I can use to focus on my couple are for me lonely times with no one to bake cookies for or take on vacation.However all in all a fantastic book that totally validates my grief and supplies a helping hand.
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Summary: The women in this book are ME
Review: I was browsing through the bookstore and this book caught my eye. I thumbed through it, and could not put it down. I bought it, and read the entire thing in one night. I cried all night. I relate to the women in that book so much. Everything that was said, I have felt. I especially appreciated the section on Secondary Infertility, since that is what I am facing. Most books and other infertility resources don't even acknowledge that Secondary Infertility is a real problem-it makes those with Secondary Infertility feel so alone. If you're looking for a book that helps you cope, helps you know that you are not alone in your struggle with infertility, and really helps you feel validated in your feelings, then I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: The women in this book are ME
Review: I was browsing through the bookstore and this book caught my eye. I thumbed through it, and could not put it down. I bought it, and read the entire thing in one night. I cried all night. I relate to the women in that book so much. Everything that was said, I have felt. I especially appreciated the section on Secondary Infertility, since that is what I am facing. Most books and other infertility resources don't even acknowledge that Secondary Infertility is a real problem-it makes those with Secondary Infertility feel so alone. If you're looking for a book that helps you cope, helps you know that you are not alone in your struggle with infertility, and really helps you feel validated in your feelings, then I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Coping Bible
Review: I was very excited to learn Experiencing Infertility would be coming out in paperback. I have struggled nearly 19 years with infertility personally. As founder of HOPE Infertility Support and Cofounder/Director of Community of ChildofmyDreams.com I work closely with many who are experiencing infertility. This book has not only helped me with my own issues, but helped me support others who are having a rough time with their own. I have dubbed Experiencing Infertility as my "Coping Bible." It's been nearly two years since I first read Experiencing Infertility and I can honestly say my life has improved tremendously because of the coping strategies outlined in the book. Harriette Rovner Ferguson and Debby Peoples really "get it." They fully understand what it is like to ride this emotional infertility roller coaster. The book covers all aspects of infertility including keeping your identity and communicating with your spouse, friends and family. It aids you in balancing your job with what can be stressful baby making. It helps even those who are preganant after infertility as well, which can be a time of fear as well as happiness. It's also covers the hard-to-face aspects of knowing when to move on, adopt or remain childfree. It's helped me tremendously in making my own decision to live life without children after years of failed fertility treatments. I feel Experiencing Infertility is a "must have" for everyone trying to cope with the heartache of infertility. A big thank you to the co-authors for this wonderful book.
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Summary: I highly recommend this book. I call it my "coping bible".
Review: I'm very impressed with this book. It's brand new at the book stores and the best I've read on coping. Reading it, you can't help but feel that the authors actually "get it." They understand what it feels like to ride the infertility emotional roller coaster. The book covers 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, when to know to move on, and even child free living. It also covers waiting for your baby whether it's through adoption or pregnancy. I really feel this is GREAT. It's a must have for everyone. I've only had this book a few weeks and it has already helped me to cope with my decision to move on to a life after infertility and remain childfree. Those who know me, know what a struggle this has been for me. I highly recommend this book. I call it my "coping bible".
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Summary: It's About Time
Review: It's about time a book on the topic of infertility explored the more emotional aspects of this situation. As men and women, when we are confronted with the possibility of infertility, we are thrown to the scientific wolves and sometimes end up feeling like "road kill." Doctors, labs, medicines and experimental procedures can make us feel like modern day Frankensteins. It was so theraputic for me to read this book. Not merely a scientific forum for informative medical information but more importantly, a bible that helped me move forward emotionally. A must read for anyone going through this experience. Well written and heartfelt. Bravo, Harriet and Debby--thank you so much for sharing your wealth of expertise.
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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: -What to Expect When You're Experiencing Infertility : How t
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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