Have you tried...?

"If you stop thinking about it, it will happen."

"Just relax and don't stress"

"You need to pray about it more"

"You need to trust God more"

" You need to ......"


For someone who suffers from infertility, you sure do get a lot of advice handed out by (usually) well meaning people. I came across a funny picture today which made me laugh and I thought I would share it with you all so you know what we have tried!

We have tried:

1. Vaginal Ultrasound
2. HSG/Hysteroscopy
3. Blood tests - 16 viles in two days!
4. Laparoscopy
5. 2-hour Glucose
6. PCOS Panel
7. Semen Analysis
8. Pelvic ultrasound
9. Hormone Testing
10. Clomid
11. Metformin
12. Temperature recording
13. Intercourse recording
14. Saliva ferning recording
15. Low fat diet
16. Chia seeds
17. Low-cholesterol diet
18. Pre-natal vitamins
19. Vitamin B
20. Nurse practitioner
21. Midwife
22. Family GP
23. OB-GYN
24. Fertility Specialist
25. Radiologist
26. Exercise
27. Prayer
28. Meditation
29. Visualization
30. Promises
31. Bible reading
32. Fasting
33. Crying...

• at church
• at baby showers
• at grocery stores
• in hospitals
• everywhere
• in the car
• in the bathroom (after negative pregnancy tests) CONSTANTLY
• in Hubby's arms
• hugging our son
• storing away James' baby clothes
• dismantling the cot
• giving away baby items

34. Different positions

35. Just relaxing

36. More sex

37. Less sex

38. Thinking about adoption

39. Thinking (and applying for) Foster Caring

40. Not thinking

41. Researching options

42. Giving it time

43. Hoping more

44. Hoping less

45. Getting a pet (Hello Mr Darcy!)

46. Worrying less

47. Worrying more

48. Being happier

49. Being thankful for James

50. Being thankful in general

51. Being less selfish

52. Trying to be a better mother to deserve another child

53. Elevating my hips

54. Taking a holiday

55. Stop trying for a month

56. Denial

57. Grief

58. Bargaining

59. Depression

60. Considering just having one child...

So there you have it - 60 things we have tried. I don't mean this post in anger or bitterness. It is just meant to be an enlightening of what couples with infertility can go through. So support your friends and family who may being going through this. It is a long and hard journey to travel through. Be kind to us :)