Kristin D.
My infertility creed, part 2: Maker of heaven and earth
The God of creation made everything that is, and there are still so many things He has not yet made. I don’t know how, I don’t know why...
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Kristin D.
May 285 min read
My infertility creed, part 1: I believe in one God
(This is an excerpt from “The Spiritual Advent of Infertility” manuscript. This is the first in a 4-part series. You can find the links...
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thefruitfulhollow
May 215 min read
Seasons of infertility: infertility with children
My infertility did not go away when we started growing our family. My children did not cure my infertility. That is not their job.
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C. J. Parke
May 143 min read
Walking with St. Dymphna
Sisters, have you ever felt anxiety over a situation beyond your control? Believed that you could never be loved because of what was...
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Mary Thissen
May 74 min read
Seasons of infertility: pregnancy after loss
I had an almost paralyzing fear about being pregnant again. This was something I desperately wanted, yet wanted to run away from. ...
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Rachel Walters
May 17 min read
Fruitfulness in faith: my journey through infertility to Catholicism
The Fruitful Hollow has been a beacon of hope and understanding for many of us carrying the cross of infertility, encouraging us to be...
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thefruitfulhollow
Apr 237 min read
Through the eyes of infertility: a collection of insights, part 2
“I’m going to be honest with you because someone needs to be. At your current weight, you have no business trying to conceive”. I steady...
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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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Sarah Hauer
Mar 195 min read
Abundant life and the friendship of St. Gerard Majella
"I have come so they may have life and have it more abundantly" says Jesus in John 10:10. It is the desire of every human heart, to live an
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Jenna O’Farrell
Mar 133 min read
Learning to love my childless life
I love my childless life. That’s a sentence I never thought I would say! My husband Donovan and I have been trying for a baby for almost...
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thefruitfulhollow
Mar 62 min read
When being open to life takes you into the unknown, part 2
(You can read part 1 of this series here.) I was staring at the ultrasound machine, hearing the explanation of how early it can pick up a...
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C. J. Parke
Feb 289 min read
Infertility on screen, part 2
As someone who absolutely adores movies and shows as both a medium of entertainment and a way to process deeper emotions and thoughts, it...
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Danielle Thompson
Feb 213 min read
Seasons of infertility: processing infertility
Before I write, I always seek God’s Word. His Word is inspired by the Holy Spirit, and so should my words be. He never fails to remind me...
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Victoria Peck-Gray, RD
Feb 135 min read
Fasting in Lent – prepare your body so your spirit can flourish
If you’ve ever fasted during Lent, then you will probably have heard about fasting as a means of spiritual discipline. And rightly so!...
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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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thefruitfulhollow
Jan 306 min read
January virtual rosary: Holy Name of Jesus
The first of our 2024 virtual gatherings for the Fruitful Hollow community is a group rosary meditating on the Holy Name of Jesus on...
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thefruitfulhollow
Jan 2412 min read
Our third fruitful year
On 21st January 2024, The Fruitful Hollow turned 3! If you’d like to read about how this ministry came about, click here to read our first..
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Faith Downing
Jan 174 min read
Why has God put this desire on my heart if He’s not going to fulfill it?
I invite you to tread this path with me, and to open your heart to ALL the possibilities God has in store for you. We put God in a narrow...
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