Infertility Etiquette

The RESOLVE website is one of the best resources around for couples dealing with infertility.  I only wish I could cut and paste their infertility etiquette into our local paper, on Facebook, etc. so that friends and family members understand how to deal with this issue.  Whether it is something you've been dealing with for a few months or almost 5 years like we have, there is not a day that goes by that we are not affected by this struggle and by the comments or lack of comments from those around us.  Take a minute to read this link and pass it along to anyone who may need some guidance on how to deal with friends or family members in this situation.  It has just been one of those weeks for me, and I'm glad that someone out there has some good advice.

Here's one way to put it...on a shirt...

Front:
[Picture of a negative pregnancy test]
NO, I'M NOT PREGNANT

Back:
Top 10 Things You Shouldn't Say to an Infertile Woman
10. Have you tried ____? (fill in the blank with anything)
9. You're young and have plenty of time.
8. You can have my crazy kids.
7. I have this one friend/relative/neighbor/acquaintance who...
6. Pregnancy is the pits anyway.
5. Just take a vacation.
4. Oh, I just know you'll get pregnant soon. I feel it.
3. God has a special plan for you.
2. You should adopt, and then you'll get pregnant right away.
1. Just relax! Don't think about it, and it will happen!