The book I desperately NEEDED and WISHED for.
I searched in vain for this book
2/4/2010
The book I desperately NEEDED and WISHED for. January 29, 2010
I am the most fertile woman in the world. That fact did not allow me to be the best of friends to my dearest friend during her journey through infertility two years ago. I searched in vain a book, a website, anything to tell me what to say or more importantly what NOT to say. There was nothing at all and I just made mistake after mistake and said so many insensitive things that I thought were so supportive at the time. I would have given anything for this book. If you love anyone who is going through infertility and you want to be a good friend you will buy this book and read it cover to cover.
If you want to help her loved ones, a husband, a family member or another member of your circle of friends, buy them this book. It is a godsend. It is so well written and gives clear do's and don'ts for each scenario and stage she may be going through and insight into her mind so if she can't share you can get a glimpse of what may be going on. It gives you ideas of how to help and how NOT to "help".
I was brought to tears several times reading all the things she could not tell me and all the things I never knew she went through. I would give anything to change that time in our friendship and this book would have given me that. This is the MUST READ for anyone with a loved one dealing with infertility.