For Family and Friends
Thank you for wanting to support your family member or friend who is navigating a complicated family building journey. In addition to the resources in this section, we also suggest learning more about whatever path your loved one is on. And if you’re ever looking for additional information or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at admin@allpathsfb.org.
Kelly’s Journey: Hurry up and wait
Kelly Soule shares about her ongoing journey and the difficulty of not knowing what’s next for her family. From processing IVF not working and a changing relationship with her own body, to attempting to adjust to having no sense of control and situations...
“We’re Not on the Same Page!”
Guest post by Lotte Smith-Hansen, PhD If you’re building a family with a partner, what happens if you disagree about the next steps in your journey? Believe it or not, this happens more often than you might think. A complicated family building journey...
Wave of Light
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (PAIL), a time for us to honor the babies held in our hearts. The heartbreaking reality is that 1 out of every 4 confirmed pregnancies ends in loss, and that number may be even higher for those who are...
There Is No Timeline for Grief
Guest Post by Stephanie Crawford As a facilitator of pregnancy and infant loss grief support groups and an advocate for positive healing, I often meet people who say “I feel like I’ve been sad too long” or “I can't seem to get over this”. Many families...
Because You Care: Tips for Family and Friends
Guest Post by Lynn Polin If you’re reading this, it’s because you care. Because someone in your life that you love is struggling to build a family. The fact is that they are not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 8 couples are affected by infertility (which is...
BFF and TTC
By Kate Weldon LeBlanc Last year Sadie* reached out to me, knowing that I have experienced infertility and work at RESOLVE New England. She asked, “My best friend is going through IVF, but now I am pregnant and eventually will post about it on Facebook. How...
How to Support a Friend or Family Member with Infertility
Our National Infertility Awareness Week blog continues! Every day this week, we'll feature one of our Circle of Support Sponsors as they share helpful information and advice about infertility, your options and coping. Today's post is brought to us by Silver...
Practical Advice for Friends and Family, Part 2: How You Can Help
In Part 2 of our Practical Advice for Friends and Family series, we offer advice on how others can be helpful and supportive of your journey. By Valerie, A RESOLVE New England volunteer How You Can Be Helpful and Supportive to Us What can you do to...
Practical Advice for Friends and Family, Part 1: What to Avoid
As you gather with family and friends for holiday meals and get-togethers, we hope you'll share this post to help educate your family and friends about actions and words they can avoid to prevent inadvertently hurting your feelings or making you feel...