thefruitfulhollow
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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Lauren Allen
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Here we go again
The reality is that infertility has no finish line. If you’ve carried the cross of infertility and were able to give birth, you’ve...
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Faith Downing
Oct 25, 20224 min read
When suffering and trust co-exist
So, fear not sister. In those places of littleness and longing and emptiness, press into TRUST. And please know that in the remaining days..
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Brittany Wahhab
Oct 18, 20224 min read
St. Teresa of Avila and the Interior Castle
St. Teresa of Avila reminds us of the nature of our relationship with God, and the importance of steadfast faith and a focused, attentive..
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thefruitfulhollow
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Infertility audio-guided meditations on the Hallow app
We are excited to announce that a collection of infertility prayers and guided meditations by The Fruitful Hollow is now available to listen
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Mary Bruno
Oct 5, 20224 min read
I had this great plan
Excuse me, what? Does my uterus know I’m Catholic? Despite years of painful periods and a late endometriosis diagnosis, I never once...
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thefruitfulhollow
Sep 27, 20224 min read
Fruitful affirmations
Why use affirmations?
Affirmations are positive statements, phrases or sentences which can be repeated often to counteract negative thoughts
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thefruitfulhollow
Sep 20, 20227 min read
Ask the team: how do you deal with pregnancy announcements?
If receiving the news that a friend or family member is pregnant has been a particularly difficult part of your infertility journey, then...
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Jana Zuniga Pingel
Sep 13, 20223 min read
I don't know where else to go but Calvary
I don’t know where else to go but Calvary. The place where redemptive suffering consumes every broken heart that God has ever and will ...
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C. J. Parke
Sep 6, 20224 min read
Waiting for fruitfulness: infertility before marriage
do not get lost in the wait for the next painful part of your infertility journey. Take a deep breath, pray, and let yourself be loved...
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thefruitfulhollow
Aug 31, 20221 min read
RESOURCE: Preparing for Surgery
So you’ve made the important decision to go ahead with surgery! This resource includes the following sections:
Pages 1-2: What to ask your s
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Sr. Philomena, Daughter of Mary
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Behold, Your Mother and Your Queen: my journey with Mary
Remember how Jesus said that the sinful woman washing His feet loved much because she had sinned much? That woman had encountered His mercy,
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Lauren Allen
Aug 16, 20224 min read
Back to school: time to pack your backpack!
The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, completely white sneakers, cute haircuts and junior high nerves is what comes to mind for me when...
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thefruitfulhollow
Aug 10, 202213 min read
Secondary infertility: your story
"I do find that there is a lot of guilt associated with my experience of secondary infertility. I feel guilty when talking with those..."
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Chelsea Voboril
Jul 19, 202210 min read
My week in Omaha: surgery at the Pope Paul VI Institute
If you deal with infertility, you live in the US and you use the Creighton method of NFP, there is a chance you may eventually pass...
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Jennifer Nelson
Jul 12, 20228 min read
How to memorialize your miscarried or stillborn baby
[Trigger warning: the first 2 paragraphs of this blog post include the story of one family’s miscarriages. If this is a sensitive topic...
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Victoria
Jul 5, 20222 min read
St. Maria Goretti: a model of forgiveness and mercy
In the midst of infertility, infant loss and miscarriage, we may initially feel without hope, lost and angry. Our saintly sister reminds...
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Ellen H.
Jun 21, 20225 min read
God’s faithfulness during unanswered prayers
“God, where are You? Why aren’t You answering? Why aren’t You helping us? We are doing our part - why aren’t you doing Yours?” ...
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Chelsea Voboril
Jun 14, 20223 min read
Seven saints to turn to on Fathers’ Day
We understand that Fathers’ Day can be difficult for couples experiencing infertility, loss, or any hard road to growing their family...
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thefruitfulhollow
Jun 7, 20227 min read
If God is in the details, why am I still waiting?
But what happens when the signs stop appearing? When the snacks stop coming, we’re aching with hunger and can’t see any meals on the way...
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