The Empty Crib 
Surviving infertility
Every month, millions of women in the U.S. face infertility. While they've done all the right things to conceive, when their period arrives, once again they find themselves on that emotional roller-coaster ride of high hopes and dashed expectations. Another month of empty dreams, another month with an empty crib.
Infertility is defined by the medical community as the inability to conceive within one ...
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Mrs. Spit
thank you for this, mother's day is a painful, painful day for many women. My husband and I struggled with infertility for years before finally conceiving our son. He was born 15 weeks premature in December, and died shortly after his birth. This will not be a happy mother's day for us.
Sheena
"I'll praise you in this storm, and I will lift my hands for you are who you are, no matter where I am. Every tear I've cried you hold in your hand, you never left my side and tho my heart is torn I'll praise you in this storm" -Casting crowns, This song has become my anthem thru our long struggle with infertility. And my personal struggle with depression thru all this. Praise God for his faithfulness and for all of you who are reaching out to the rest of us. I may never know why God is allowing this in my life but if I can help just one other woman, then it's all worth it! My prayers are with all of you facing this.
Amanda
Thank you for the article. It really helped me to say it's ok to grieve and it's ok to take a break sometimes from situations that hurt. For unknown cause, I am unable to conceive but God has guided me and my husband to adopt and we have started the process with great expectations. One of the things I realized was that this often can become a real lonely journey because it's not very easy to share about something like this even with your girlfriends especially if you are surrounded my moms and constant talk of children but through books like "Hannah's prayer" and articles like this, I have learned/still learning to look to God, my strong tower and refuge. Thank you for opening up something that is not easily shared and encouraging me. God Bless!
Heidi
Although I do not suffer from infertility, this article touched my heart concerning being happy and content with the life that God has chosen for me whether it fits my preconcieved notions of being happy ot not. Thank you.
Anonymous
Thanks for the article! My Husband & I have,been together,30,years, So much that was said,it was as if, they were actually me,wow,did all of that hit home and I must say I shared tears too! brings all the memories, and pain back,I'm 44years young and very in waiting,to know one day I will fulfill our hope!!! I'm gonna be a Mommy,suddenly (Bam)there it is the monthly,wow tears starts flowing... I want give,up nor,will I give up on JESUS..(I'll Trust You Lord...
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