Ellen H.
RESOURCE: Support in singleness
Knowing you may be dealing with an infertility diagnosis before entering marriage can sometimes feel like an intimidating journey...
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Mary Bruno
Sep 244 min read
Holding space for the joy that infertility stole
I wrote out my entire personal journey in a memoir I published several years ago called “Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other ...
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Shiloh IVF Ministry
Aug 143 min read
Shiloh IVF Ministry: a first-of-its-kind outreach for IVF healing
Shiloh IVF Ministry has formed as a new ministry, uniquely set up to accompany and serve women, men and couples who are struggling with heal
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Aimee Arnold
Aug 610 min read
Aimee’s IVF story
Successful, in the sense that four beautiful human lives were created. Unsuccessful in the sense that no babies were born.
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Ellen H.
Jul 163 min read
RESOURCE: Dive right in!
When we find ourselves in any of these 3 places, it is important to first identify it, give yourself a little grace and understanding… then
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thefruitfulhollow
Apr 1617 min read
Choosing a method of Natural Family Planning
If you’re new to NFP, it can be confusing to hear mention of different methods, and often we only hear about whichever one is promoted in...
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Lauren G.
Apr 97 min read
Infertility after sexual abuse
Trigger warning: This blog addresses sexual abuse.
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Ellen H.
Apr 32 min read
RESOURCE: Spouse Support Cheat Sheet
Helping your spouse help you!
Infertility can be full of stressful situations: your monthly cycle, medical appointments, pregnancies of...
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thefruitfulhollow
Feb 76 min read
The gift-giver’s guide to care packages
We are Frances and Clare, two sisters and best friends, and care packages are our love language! Frances carries the cross of infertility an
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Ellen H.
Nov 15, 20233 min read
RESOURCE: Communicating and sharing the mental load
It is important to keep honest and open communication with your spouse and other loved ones to let them know when we feel overstretched and
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thefruitfulhollow
Jul 4, 202313 min read
Is it getting hot in here? Let’s talk about sex!
We believe that sex needs to be talked about more in the Catholic Church so that fewer couples feel alone on their journey. To open up...
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Dominique Tomaino
Jun 21, 20233 min read
RESOURCE: Processing Infertility Grief
Walking the path of infertility is an experience of life not following the path we have hoped and planned for. This deviation from our...
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Ellen H.
Jun 13, 20233 min read
RESOURCE: Levels of Self-Care
Sometimes, tough seasons can go on indefinitely, and the levels of support you need may vary depending on the day. During your infertility..
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Brittany Wahhab
May 17, 20233 min read
Praying the Holy Spirit novena
The nine days of prayer is considered to be the first novena, which took place in the time period between the Ascension and Pentecost.
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thefruitfulhollow
Apr 22, 20234 min read
Help! I want to support someone I love on their infertility journey
Perhaps your sister, daughter or friend has shared with you that she and her husband are going through infertility and you want to know...
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Ellen H.
Apr 11, 20235 min read
Spring comes slowly: grieving, healing and growing new dreams
The dead blooms of last year clung right beside the new buds which brimmed with possibility for the spring ahead. I did not see the roses...
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Katie Woltornist
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Visio divina: praying with art through the crucifixion
As we begin Lent, I find myself being led to this moving icon of Christ by one favorite Dominican, Blessed Fra Angelico. Art has always...
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Ellen H.
Feb 8, 20236 min read
RESOURCE: Discerning the next best step
When you know it is time for a change “I can’t do this any longer!” “I feel like I’m hitting my head against a brick wall.” “We just keep...
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Ellen H.
Nov 15, 20224 min read
RESOURCE: Thriving in the holiday season (even if you don’t feel like celebrating)
Holidays can be a challenging time for many of us. Bright lights, festive decorations and joyous celebrations can feel like a harsh ...
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thefruitfulhollow
Nov 9, 202212 min read
How to start an in-person infertility group or ministry
Our intention with this blog post is to address some of the common obstacles women face when discerning whether to begin a group or thinking
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