The Blogging Browns

Not very much brought about feeling understood more than reading about other's journeys through infertility. Some blogs and books I read had neatly tied together endings where the couple conceived a child, and others were still on this journey to grow a family. Often, I didn't have any new revelations by reading these books or blogs, but the feeling of being understood, knowing I wasn't crazy, and identifying with someone else in their struggle was really comforting. I came across some great books and blogs. I also came across some terrible books and blogs. I'm going to make a list at the end of this post about great resources, so stay until the end! What I would consider a good book/blog about infertility is one that doesn't make you feel shame about your experiences or reactions. Also, if the book/blog related their infertility back to their spiritual walk, I cared about how they saw infertility through their theology. I am NO master of understanding the t...

I have shared with you all descriptions of what the pain of infertility looks and feels like. It is at times overwhelming, constant, and gut wrenching. It can be really easy to be lead astray in the deep pains of infertility. It can be very easy to become depressed, anxious, or even ashamed. I admit that I have spent many days in dark places. Some days I am strong and confident and trusting in the Lord. Other days I am an anxious wreck full of doubt and fears. Sometimes I am all of the above just in one single hour! However, I would like to share with you all some things that have really been beneficial in my coping and learning to continue to fully live while struggling with infertility. I think I can summarize these coping skills into four categories: 1. Create a Support System 2. Combat the Lies 3. Self Care 4. Spiritual Parenting Let's look at each of these things a little deeper. Support System I cannot express enough the importance of having a good support syste...