Frum and Infertility

An introduction:

I decided to write a blog about being frum and dealing with infertility because too many women who are praying for children go through this road alone, ashamed and silent. This sisterhood of women has been silent for too long. I personally have been very open with my own journey, but I remember the shame and embarrassment I kept inside when I began this journey 5 years ago.

Besides struggling with infertility, there is an added pressure or sense of failure when you are going through this in the realm of being an orthodox couple dreaming of the longed for "Jewish family." Every shabbos meal you go to, every pregnant person you see, you wonder - when will it be my turn? The peering eyes, and whispers behind your back "They have been married for how long and have no kids? I wonder why?"

I totally understand where you are coming from, and I hope that this blog will bring my readers some hope, chizzuk and (if needed) an education on fertility issues. This is my personal story and my travels through success and (many) failures. 

I am not a doctor, just a woman who dreamed to be called "mommy" and I'm here as your sister and sounding board so that you don't have to travel this road alone...