Mother's Day doesn't mean the same thing for everyone.

Cara1024 · May 2013

This has been circling the web this week and was also posted on TTGP yesterday. In case you haven't seen it, this is a great read. I shared it on FB today and it is the most IF related thing I've ever shared. (not really a coming out but more of a baby step)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42236079/The%20wide%20spectrum%20of%20mothering%20%28resource%29.pdf

and if you want to read the whole blog post about why this was written click here: https://www.messymiddle.com/2012/05/10/an-open-letter-to-pastors-a-non-mom-speaks-about-mothers-day/

EIK2013 · May 2013

I absolutely loved both the blog entry and the peice about appreciating ALL aspects of mothering. I needed this today, thank you for sharing.

ena724 · May 2013

I just teared up reading this. Thank you for posting this. I think I'm going to share this on FB as well.

SpartanGirl24 · May 2013

Thank you so much for this, I really needed it today!

Cara1024 · May 2013

I'm so glad you all enjoyed it. A few people I know have already shared my link to this on FB. I think it touches not only those dealing with IF, but also anyone who may find this day difficult.

wearebirds · May 2013

I shared it on Instagram. I'm only out to a few people...so I don't share anything on Facebook. So many people don't realize how hard the holidays can be!!

Thanks for sharing!!

gsancho · May 2013

Love it! I've been trying to think of something to post on Mother's Day that kind of alluded to this but didn't quite 100% out me. It was hard to figure out what to post without being too in-your-face. This is perfect! Thanks for sharing.

RunCC37 · May 2013

Thank you so much for sharing! I am going to share it on my FB account as well (and then stay far, far away from FB on Sunday).

BlueEyedDreamer · May 2013

What a great message! Thanks for sharing this with us!

jfb29 · May 2013

I'm sharing this on FB. DH and I aren't going to church Sunday for this reason - me with my hormones all outta wack and then DH with recently losing his mom, we don't think we can handle it. Luckily, our pastor is very understanding about our situation and very supportive bc he and his wife struggled with IF (they have 2 adopted grown children.

ttuprincess · May 2013

That's great. Thanks for sharing.

chickyclg · May 2013

This was so true, it had me in tears!!!

bsadd87 · May 2013

I posted this on my FB and a guy went off on it about how the lady was being bitter and needed to get over it. It was so rude of him! I have been trying for two years and Mothers day kills me. I think a lot of times people are so insensitive.

bsadd87 · May 2013

Rude Person posted this on my FB-It's one day. All I could hear was bitterness when I read this blog. Could be wrong but she should celebrate mothers not feel upset for the honor those that are receive. Mothers day is special for mothers and those that have mothers(everyone) including this author. The whole thing about standing just came across as flat and thoughtless to me.

I did like #2 Acknowledge the wide continuum of mothering. Even that wasn't the authors though.
Brittany Wow well it really spoke to me as someone who has been trying for two years it does hurt to see others become mothers.
Monday at 10:24pm ? Lik

Cara1024 · May 2013

bsadd87:
Rude Person posted this on my FB-It's one day. All I could hear was bitterness when I read this blog. Could be wrong but she should celebrate mothers not feel upset for the honor those that are receive. Mothers day is special for mothers and those that have mothers(everyone) including this author. The whole thing about standing just came across as flat and thoughtless to me.

I did like #2 Acknowledge the wide continuum of mothering. Even that wasn't the authors though.

Brittany Wow well it really spoke to me as someone who has been trying for two years it does hurt to see others become mothers.
Monday at 10:24pm ? "}" title="Like this comment" id=".reactRoot[16].[1][4][1]{comment10151426284392919_26667162}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[1].[2]" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; " mce_href="https://www.facebook.com/bsaddler21#">Lik

Ugh mega throat punch to him! I'm sorry!!! the thing clearly explains it not just about If but also could relate to those who have lost their mothers. He is ridiculous.

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Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!