SIDE RANT

Support can take on many different forms depending on the person. For me, I don't like to ask for help. I love for people to ask me for help, but asking and accepting it is difficult for me. Fortunately, I've always had people in my life that just knew what I needed when I needed it. Through this processes, I've known people who've decided to keep it quiet and some who've decided to share their stories. I made an intentional decision to be up front and honest about my process no matter who asked or how awkward it was. My village saved my mental health! It was literally full circle support from family and friends. Infertility is nothing to be ashamed of. Yes, it can be uncomfortable and awkward, but telling people you trust is the only way to guarantee you'll get the much needed support during this process. I'm overwhelmed at times with the amount of support we've received and I'm forever grateful. To anyone reading this that ever sent a text, said a prayer, made a phone call, covered us at work, sent a flower, brought a meal, etc. know that we are forever grateful and your gesture of love no matter how small you thought it was did not go unnoticed. My prayer for each and every one of you is that when you are in need of the same support, you get it times 10.

Now that I've said that I have one more thing to say. To all of you shitty employers who manage the job and not the people, I hope you slip on a piece of ice and bust your wisdom teeth out. The support I received from my supervisor, boss and coworkers made this process that much easier. Infertility isn't cheap and each day is different. Knowing I didn't have to worry about losing my job took a huge weight off. My husband also had a great work tribe of support around him and it really did make a difference.