Support Matters

There is a cultural push in our society to be quiet around pregnancy. That quiet turns into isolation when you don't get pregnant right away.

When M. and I first started trying we were determined to be quiet about TTCing. As time as gone by I have started to come out about what we're going through. I can't be alone in this anymore. I've given up self-imposed isolation. I'm telling everyone...neighbors, coworkers, friends, strangers on the street. It's the only way I feel I can stay sane.

Support seriously matters. There is evidence that being involved in a support group can increase success rates. Which is why I'm excited that I'm going to be starting my TTC support group as well. It's something positive I can create from all this pain. There is nothing worse then feeling that everyone around you is okay and you're not. It's a wonderful moment when you realize that you're not alone. I hope M. and I can bring together people who are feeling alone as well and create something beautiful.

I hope all people Taking Some Time decided to be open about their process and everyone who knows someone in the TTC process, no matter what stage, realizes how much their friendship and support means to the person/couple going through it.