Surviving Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Holidays, with their focus on family and children, can be emotionally challenging for individuals and couples experiencing fertility problems. But Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are often especially difficult. As celebrations of parenthood, they can be painful reminders of the child you yearn for. For some, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day may also mark the passing of time – another year that’s gone by without being able to create a family. The sense of isolation can often feel acute. But a little preemptive planning can improve your ability to cope and make it through the day more easily. Check-in With Yourself Think about how you’re emotionally handling your fertility journey right now and realize that this may be different [...]