37 Things Never to Say to Someone Struggling With Infertility
While the journey to motherhood can seem relatively easy for some, for other hopeful parents-to-be, the process can be excruciating. Whether a couple struggles to conceive or endures multiple miscarriages, trying to have a baby can be filled with agony and pain instead of joy and anticipation. If you know someone who is having a hard time dealing with infertility, it's natural to want to help. However, sometimes well-intentioned words can hurt just as badly as the hormone shots and failed pregnancy tests. Instead of risking causing a friend or loved one more pain, avoid saying these 37 things.
- When are you hoping to get pregnant?
- Relax and don't stress.
- It will happen when it's your time.
- It hasn't even been that long yet.
- Being patient is a part of motherhood.
- Enjoy being able to sleep while you can!
- You should stop working out so much.
- Just be patient and wait for your turn.
- It's such a shame; you'd be an amazing mom!
- It's not happening because you're too stressed at work.
- Take advantage of the free weekends.
- Things could be worse.
- Just stop trying — you might be surprised!
- Does it have anything to do with your weight?
- Maybe it's not meant to be right now.
- Why aren't you considering other options?
- You should stop trying so hard.
- You should be grateful for what you do have.
- Why don't you just adopt?
- Maybe you should be done?
- Has it happened yet?
- But you're so young!
- You should look into other doctors.
- When it becomes a chore, that's when it's time to stop.
- You definitely have plenty of time.
- I wish I could help — it happened so fast for us.
- Actually being a parent is way more stressful than this part.
- You can borrow mine if you want them!
- It took us a few months, too.
- Have you heard that Sally went through infertility, too?
- Pregnancy is overrated, let me tell you.
- It will happen naturally if you let it.
- You really need to take better care of yourself.
- Are you surprised?
- I bet it's because you waited.
- You don't need a child to complete your family.
- Whose fault is it?