Finding Support and Community During Infertility

When I started my infertility journey many years ago, I felt a major lack of support. I personally didn’t know anyone who experienced it, and I most definitely didn’t have any support groups or communities to reach out to. I felt alone and very isolated. I sometimes wonder what my journey would’ve been like if I had that support. 

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Finding Support and Community During Infertility

As I’ve learned now, the impact of being able to talk to other women experiencing similar journey's, can really have a positive effect on your mental health and overall wellness. Knowing you’re not alone, socializing with women who get it, and having a community to reach out to for advice or support, makes all the difference. 

Recent events have caused a lot of us to have some major infertility treatment setbacks, including cancelled cycles and cancelled procedures. On top of this, almost all of us have moved to social distancing. Many are now experiencing amplified anxiety levels and emotions that are all over the place, along with the realization that we will not be taking home a baby in 2020. Unless you’re TTC, chances are you don’t truly understand how devastating this is. 

Support has never been more important.  

I want to remind everyone that social distancing does not mean social isolation. You can still talk to people on the phone or online. Socializing is so important for your wellbeing. I recently joined the Peanut app for this reason. The app is a place to meet women at a similar stage in their journey. You can build friendships, find support and learn from one another. Community is everything during times like this. It’s especially important for anyone dealing with issues like infertility. 

Infertility can feel so lonely, but no one should feel like they have no one to talk to.

Trying to conceive should be a supported journey met with shared experiences, support and community. By talking to other women and sharing your experiences, you will feel less isolated during these difficult times. 

With current recommendations of social distancing, there’s never been a better time to join a community like Peanut. Peanut is free to use, and I was able to create a quick profile using my fertility journey, top 3 interests (mine were: routine queen, fitness fiend, but first – food), as well as what my goals are (meeting new friends or asking questions and sharing advice). Upon joining the community, I could see other women in my area who were at a similar stage in their journey. I was also added to some amazing support groups like TTC: IVF Support and TTC: Baby #2. The process was simple, and it was nice to see the faces of others in my area. It definitely made me feel less alone. 

When I started my IVF journey back in 2013, I knew no one going through IVF or infertility. It was really hard. Sometimes, I just wanted someone to talk to that got it. Someone who knew the toll it takes, the emotional battle faced every day, the isolation... 

Peanut is an amazing support system for women. It's so refreshing to be part of a community where women are sharing advice and information, especially in the current situation we find ourselves. Connection is a fundamental part of being human (albeit at a distance right now), so I encourage you all to join the app. Community can help you through the darkest of times, and anyone on this journey knows there’s a lot of those. After trying to conceive for many years, I can assure you, you can never have too many women behind you, cheering you on, offering love, support, and understanding.  

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The information provided in this blog is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider or qualified medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this blog.