I Would Die For That

The world of infertility is a very isolating and frightening place. Those going through it are trapped in what seems to be an endless cycle of hope and disappointment. Although it effects 1 out of every 1o couples, it is barely understood and rarely talked about, further isolating those it effects.

I was fortunate to be surrounded by incredibly supportive people, but until you have gone through infertility, you cannot fully understand it's frustrations. Shortly after I was diagnosed with PCOS, I discovered a large group of bloggers who were in the midst of infertility treatments as well. They would post updates on their successes and failures, providing information, hope, support, laughter, understanding, and companionship to their readers. Suddenly I wasn't as alone as I thought.

I began reading the stories of more people fighting the same familiar battles. Though they never knew it, these wonderful ladies have been a source of inspiration and strength for me, and I have continued to follow their stories. Some have succeeded in becoming pregnant and giving birth, some have built their families through adoption, and others have bravely chosen to live child free. Some are still hoping.

Kellie Coffee, in the above video went through infertility treatments and wrote a breathtakingly honest song about it. I discovered it on another blog and wanted to pass it along. I cry every time I watch it, and hold Norah just a little tighter, whispering a quiet, heartfelt prayer of thanks that we were blessed with her.

I continue to pray for those still hoping for a miracle of their own.