Tag Archives: infertility

Endometriosis and Infertility

Endometriosis is a cause of female infertility. Endometriosis occurs when the uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. It is typically found on the reproductive organs, such as the ovaries, outside of the uterus and the fallopian tubes. When I had trouble conceiving my first baby, I visited the doctor to find out why. It turned out that I did have endometriosis. Common Symptoms of Endometriosis: * Painful menstrual periods * Heavy periods * Pain during intercourse * Pain after intercourse * Problems conceiving You may have endometriosis even if you don’t have all these symptoms. When I was diagnosed, the … Continue reading →

Unsung Lullaby — Josi Kilpack

Matt and Maddie Shep make a very cute couple. Their names are even cute. But their lives are far from cute – in fact, they are both miserable. Married for four years, they want to have a baby, but nothing has worked. Years ago Maddie had one ovary removed for medical reasons, and she knew it would be hard to have a child, but she never dreamed it would be this hard. The disappointment, the emotional strain, and the pressure to conceive are tearing her marriage apart. It seems that all she and Matt can do is talk about why … Continue reading →

Paying for Infertility Treatments

As soon as you realize getting pregnant may be a problem, it’s time to start thinking about how to pay for the treatments. Infertility treatments are very expensive. Unfortunately, insurance companies often refuse to pay for infertility because it’s not considered medically necessary. Lack of money to pay for treatments is one of the most common reasons couples discontinue treatment. This is heartbreaking for the couple. Doctors have been charged with fraud for attempting to help patients. They have been known to bill for other procedures in an attempt to collect money for infertility treatments. Only a few states mandate … Continue reading →

When to Seek Help Getting Pregnant

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant without any luck, you may wonder when it is time to seek help. There is no easy answer to this question. The general statistics show that a woman has a 55% chance of getting pregnant within three months of trying to conceive. She has a 72% chance after six months and an 85% chance of conceiving within a year. Most healthy women under the age of thirty five are told to wait for a year before seeking help from an infertility specialist. If you are over thirty five, or closer to forty, you … Continue reading →

Hannah’s Cry, My Cry

Isaac’s wife Rebekah, who was barren, cried out for a child and God gave her 2 boys, Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25:21-25). Jacob’s wife Rachel was barren, cried out to God and He gave her Joseph (Genesis 30:22). In 1 Samuel chapter one, you can read about Hannah’s story. Hannah’s plea to God was so much like mine, Hannah wept in anguish, didn’t want to eat, had a bitter soul, pleaded with God, complained, and was grief stricken… (1 Samuel 1:7-20). I too poured my heart out to God. I didn’t care if a baby came from my womb or … Continue reading →

The Kids through State Adoptions

Contrary to the stories, concerns and fears you might have read about online, most of the kids adopted through the state that I personally know about are genuinely well adjusted and happy. Many potential adoptive parents become scared off after reading an adoption forum site or watching television. Before becoming resistant to state adoption, there are a few things I’d like you to know: 1. Adoption forum sites typically have posts by parents seeking support and information rather than raving about their wonderful and beautiful children. In other words, people with happy and normal lives don’t always sit and talk … Continue reading →

Fertility and Doing the Pregnancy Limbo

When you struggling to get pregnant, you may find that you are more than willing to throw $10 after $10 to purchase a home pregnancy test in order to find out if maybe, just maybe this time – you are pregnant. In fact, when I went through this the first time, I hated it. Now, having attempted to get pregnant for a while, I’ve literally begun to master ignoring this time period because otherwise I would drive myself nuts. The trouble is – even as efficient as the modern day pregnancy test is – it still needs ten to twelve … Continue reading →

When Infertility Becomes an Issue

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Infertility is one of the most difficult things a couple can face together. When it comes to deciding to have a baby, most couples begin the natural way. It can take several months before they begin to take notice of the arrival of the monthly cycle with feelings of depression and disappointment. Most doctors define infertility as something that faces couples that have tried repeatedly to conceive a child, but failed to be successful after a year’s worth of attempts. The Emotional Drain It is emotionally draining to desire to create a child only to be routinely disappointed each month. … Continue reading →

Baby Shower Games

Looking for a way to have fun at a baby shower and to entertain not only the mom-to-be, but also to just have a good time with the girls. Moms need the women in their lives and we need those girls’ nights out. You may not realize just how valuable those are right now, but the baby shower can be the first time you experience it. So here’s some games that can be a lot of fun to play at your baby shower or at a baby shower you are giving for someone else. Baby Bingo Get a few take … Continue reading →