Secondary Infertility

When you can't conceive again

Penny Schlaf Musco

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Children, Comfort, Depression, Infertility, Motherhood, parenting, Pregnancy, Siblings

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February 14, 2008 12:11 PM

anonymous

Thank you so much for this article! I have felt so much guilt as well for wanting another child and I have felt like I shouldn't or couldn't talk about how I felt with anyone because I knew they would either say the well-meaning but irritating "just relax and it will happen" (which makes me feel like me wanting another child is causing my infertility which hurts and frustrates me even though it isn't true) or "you should be thankful for the son you do have" which makes me of course feel guilty. It's so hard... this article took the words right out of my mouth and I thank you for "giving me permission" to be able to feel how I feel... that I'm not alone and other people out there DO understand. Thanks

February 04, 2008 11:45 AM

anomynous

Thank you so much for your article. It is exactly how I feel, but no one seems to really understand, except for the ones who have been there. Secondary infertility is so hard, because you almost feel guilty for wanting another child, but it doesn't stop your aching for another one. Also, it has been hard on me finding out about close friends and family becoming pregnant. I guess you could call it bittersweet. And if I could get a dime for everytime someone told me to relax I would be a millionaire! You addressed every feeling I have had. Thank you for sharing your heart. It helped me so much to know that I am not the only one who feels this way.

February 14, 2008 4:20 PM

understands the "old friend"

Excellent article. My husband and I have been unable to have any children. I have a couple friends that are struggling with secondary infertility and I don't think their pain is any less than mine. I would also love to hear an article about those dealing with never being able to have children. I get tired of people telling me "there's always adoption". I know they mean well, but I don't think they realize it's not a quick fix to infertility problems. I admit that I get jealous of others who get to experience pregnancy, breastfeeding, etc. But, God is good and I know He has a plan and I appreciate the author's honesty in dealing with her struggles and how God brings her comfort in her struggles.