I am amazed by the diversity of the topics we have covered here. Our authors have done an incredible job writing on some sensitive and difficult topics.
As we reach our six month mark we need your help. We need your suggestions on how we can help meet your needs.
So this post is about YOU, and what you want and what YOU need.
- What topics would you like more information on?
- Would you like to read stories from others who have experience infertility and are now parents?
- Are there some new treatments you've heard of that you would like to know more about?
- What can we do to make this blog better for you?
- Would you like to see a twitter chat hosted by Bloggers for Hope and Chance to Hope?
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All you have to do leave us a comment and let us know what you want to see in the next few months and you'll be entered to win.
Thanks for reading along!
What about surrogacy?
ReplyDeleteLola, great idea! Thank you. We will look into some surrogacy topics.
DeleteHow about how to cope with being pregnant once your IVF, etc finally worked? I know I have felt guilty posting pregnancy blogs. I also didn't really comfortable telling anyone until 17 weeks pregnant because I kept waiting for the ball to drop.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, that is such an important topic. We will work on that for you soon!
DeleteI would love to see a twitter chat as well as sections on how to balance fertility treatments and adoption, fertility treatments after pregnancy, and maybe how to handle those stressful moments (baby showers, parties, holidays, and family) when having to deal with the fertile population.
ReplyDeleteThose are great topics. It's so hard to balance it all isn't it. We will work on that for you. Thank you for the suggestions!
Deletecongrats on reaching the 6month mark!
ReplyDeleteI agree that mayb being pg after IF treatment should be a topic, and would love to help out with a twitter chat..
also, how to teach our children about IF treatments & such that helped bring them into our lives?
Thanks. Being pg after IF is definitely important. We will work on that.
DeleteAnd what a great idea about teaching children about treatments. Love it!
as you probably know, I am Italian and reading you from Italy! so even if our IVF world is different and some posts are not relevant for me, keep it up!
ReplyDeleteMarta, I'm so glad you are enjoying the blog. Thanks for reading! If there are ever any topics we can help with, please let us know.
DeleteI would also like to see more info on being pg after IF and the fear and worry we experience. Also new treatment options and success stories.
ReplyDeleteThanks! We will work on those for you.
DeleteI would like to see some info about affordable treatments, etc. Treatments for those that can't necessarily afford IVF.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Madeline, that's a great suggestions. Thank you.
DeleteNo ideas only congratulations on 6 months!
ReplyDeleteP.s Love this blog and the variety! Congratulations on your 6 month birthday :-)
ReplyDeleteI love what you guys are doing. I would love to see a post on " infertility's impact on marriage and things that help manage the stress and how couples manage to stay together" I think that the statics for divorce associated with couples who have experienced infertility is very high but many of us are making it work (have no real answers here). I just know from recent things I have read and recent conversations with other women that many women are struggling.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to see something on surrogacy. I think that when considering surrogacy there isn't one goo resource and the research can be overwhelming. What are the differences between using a known family member as a surrogate and using a professional surrogate etc.
ReplyDeleteI love your posts and read each one of them! I am so glad I found this blog. This is a little different then the other suggestions but I would love to see a blog about deciding to live child free. When is enough enough. I am in the process of trying to come to this decision and I waver back and forth and and trying to determine how to come to terms with living child free, how to go to baby showers, read birth announcements, go to 1st birthday parties,...
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to new posts. Ike's posts are always helpful and refreshing because of the male perspective that is so rare within this community. I love the idea of a twitter chat. And because we are dealing with MFI I always find it helpful and comforting reading about similar cases. I would love to see posts about people who have gone with donor sperm and more about that process from both perspectives if possible. It's a road we're looking at and I'm always on the search for blogs that deal with it and are willing to share all aspects of it. But regardless of the topics, I'll always stop by and read.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see some posts about new treatments. My husband and I have done IUI several times with no luck. IVF is so expensive but we thought it was our next option but unattainable financially. We are now seeking a second opinion out of town that has some more affordable new treatments. Also has anyone adopted older children through the foster care system and what were their experiences?
ReplyDeleteI personally love the posts from Ike. It really helps to hear from the male's point of view. Maybe see if any other men would like to be a part of the blog. I like hearing about success stories, but I know a lot of people in the trenches don't. I will love anything you post. I learn a lot here.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 6 months!