My Top 10 Most Popular Infertility Posts

April 26, 2019 by Meredith 236 Comments

Keeping it real here: It’s almost the end of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27) and I did not get around to writing anything new.

But I feel no guilt or itchy people-pleasing need to post something wildly profound. (That is all God’s grace for this recovering people pleaser!) Instead, I’ve chosen to list my most popular infertility-related posts.

On another note, while trying to conceive seems far behind me now, my heart and care for you is still abundant! I pray that you will find great comfort, peace, and rest as you trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus—the only One who equips us to fight this enormous battle. He cares for you, he loves you, he welcomes you, and he is always with you. Cast all of your burdens on him, friend. Jesus is the only reason I stand here today victorious and at peace with my child-free post-infertility life.

May my top 10 most popular infertility-related posts bring you hope, conviction, and courage:

Our Story

“I received a diagnosis of PCOS in March 2013 when I first visited a Reproductive Endocrinologist. We had been ‘not trying/not preventing’ to conceive right after we were married in 2009. We officially began ‘trying’ in 2012. I went through two rounds of ovulation-inducing drugs (Femara/Letrozole + HCG trigger shot) and intrauterine inseminations (IUI) in 2015. Both cycles ‘failed’ with no detectable pregnancy.” [READ POST]

Fighting the Lies We Believe About Infertility: 8 Bloggers Share How

“One day I was on the receiving end of the enemy’s relentless punches. Lie after lie bruised me, and I was weary. In considering the lies I was hearing, I called upon my closest Christian infertility blogger friends to help me fight.” [READ POST]

When Mother’s Day Hurts

“I have been that woman in church on Mother’s Day. Infertility had darkened my heart and tempted me to despair. Anticipating the day in fear, internally I wished over and over: ‘Please don’t make the moms stand up. Please don’t hand out flowers to moms. Please, no one wish me a happy Mother’s Day.’ It wasn’t anger or jealousy, but my attention was more focused on my isolation and brokenness. I was grieving the loss of my longtime dream to be a mother. I felt as though all eyes were on me: the barren, childless woman in the congregation, the one who ‘wasn’t blessed.'” [READ POST]

Feeling the Weight of Infertility? These Scriptures Will Help.

“Infertility is a whirlwind of emotions—and I’ve experienced them all. Though many of us experience the weight of infertility at different levels and in personal ways, the truth of God’s Word has the power to transform how we perceive our pain.” [READ POST]

What Infertility Means to the Enemy

“The enemy loves broken bodies. He loves broken spirits. And infertility is a painful combination of both. As we wait for a child among our broken bodies and minds, the enemy loves to use infertility.” [READ POST]

The 6 “A” Words of Infertility Your Loved Ones Should Know

“Whether infertility is new to you, or you’re a seasoned vet, conveying how you hope your friends and family will respond can be complicated. Believe me—I know all too well. Through the years, I’ve come to understand and recognize six key components to establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with my friends and family when it comes to our infertility journey.” [READ POST]

6 Infertility Bloggers Explain What Infertility Feels Like

“I’ve always felt that infertility is like a spectator sport—I feel like I’m in the only one in the bleachers watching everyone play, and I’m unqualified to join the team. This has become my most-pinned post on Pinterest, and I think it’s because it’s so easy to understand and relate. I called upon six of my favorite infertility bloggers to describe what infertility feels like to them. A special thanks to these strong, encouraging, and bold women for contributing their voices to this post!” [READ POST]

When You Don’t Want to Attend Her Baby Shower

“For many women suffering through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant/child loss, baby showers can be a source of deep pain, anxiety, and heartache. I want to encourage you today—and I mean, really encourage you. The word “encourage” quite literally means “to bring in to courage,” and that’s what I’m here to do.” [READ POST]

Childlessness and the Fear of Being Forgotten

“Friends my age have moved on to (rightly) pursue and prioritize their children and family life. So, naturally I don’t get invited to play dates, I don’t understand half the things they talk about, and I can feel as though I don’t have a ‘place.’ This leads me to believe the lie that I will continue to be forgotten by those I love and will be left behind as the years go on without a traditional family structure.” [READ POST]

A Prayer for the Woman Without a Baby This Christmas

“Lord Jesus, though my arms are empty this Christmas, may my heart overflow abundantly in love for you. Give me peace and contentment with my circumstances; remind me that your grace is enough. I will treasure you my Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [READ POST]

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

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