Infertility is missing out

Infertility is not drinking alcohol on your family beach vacation, because there is a chance you could be pregnant.

Infertility is holding back and drinking sparkling water on a night out with friends during the 2WW, just in case that BFP is on its way.

Infertility is sitting in a cooler float in your parents new pool with a spray bottle of water to cool off because you can’t submerge in water after your recent surgery.

Infertility is diverting your career path that you love and are so passionate about, because being a severe needs special education teacher is just too much physically and emotionally on top of the struggle to grow a family.

Infertility is being scared to get back into that workout routine. “Was my workout too intense? Did I cause my own miscarriage?”

Infertility is just dipping your feet into the hot springs during the 2WW because you might be pregnant.

Infertility is not riding that roller coaster with your husband because you might be pregnant.

Infertility is worrying that driving up to the mountains will hurt your chances of getting pregnant because of the change in elevation.

Infertility is not going home for the holidays because you’re in the midst of all things IVF.

Infertility is not booking that flight months in advance for a weekend at the lake with college friends because there is a chance that you could be pregnant by then, not wanting to chance screwing anything up by flying on an airplane.

Infertility is saying “No, I’m okay” when offered an adult beverage, over… and over… and over again because you don’t want to mess up any chances of becoming pregnant.