Infertile on Mother's Day: Another Year Has Come and Gone
As Mother’s Day approaches I can feel my emotions start to build. It happens every year around milestones, birthdays or holidays, but on Mother’s Day specifically, all those past feelings start to resurface. It’s a marking point. Another year has come and gone. Those hopeful thoughts of “by next Mother’s Day I’ll definitely be pregnant or have my baby” have started to fade and although hope remains, so does heartache.
I’m so happy to celebrate all the moms and moms-to-be in my life! It’s definitely a day worth honoring all versions of Motherhood and the sanctity of it in general, but just because it’s a beautiful day, doesn’t mean it’s easy for everyone.
If you are a mom now or are a mother to be, please know how truly blessed you are. Motherhood is a gift and a miracle and although it may have come easily or unexpectedly to you, it is something millions of women pray for and fight for every day.
I hope you are reminded how truly blessed you are in the simple moments with your kids and treasure them. If you are expecting, I hope every kick and flutter brings you joy and gratitude for the life you are able to carry and create.
If you are waiting for your day, going through the trenches of infertility, waiting for a birth mom to select you for adoption, are in the midst of a failed cycle or a miscarriage, or have lost a child-please know it’s okay to feel sad. You are not alone.
If you have someone in your life that is still waiting for her chance at motherhood, give her some grace. This day is a reminder of what she does not have, a reminder of what she’s lost, of what she’s working so hard for. Even though it may be difficult for her, she will smile and celebrate you because she’s grateful for you and happy for you, so please try to keep her in mind too.
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