I am Aware

This week is National Infertility Awareness week.  Bet you didn't know that! 

I also bet you didn't know that 1 in 8 couples battle infertility.  Look at the 7 people next to you at work today, one of them is struggling.  Or you are. 

Since I "came out" of the infertility "closet" 5 years ago I have been amazed at the number of people who have reached out to me.  Or given me a little "Thanks for speaking out so I know I'm not alone."  Yet so few speak out about it.  I hate the stigma.  I stand up & speak out, for those before me & those after me.  We are blessed to have our 3.  And I will count my blessings eternally.  But infertility is nothing to be ashamed of, or to hide from.  Its a battle we fight & one I hope someday we can all win.  It scars us & it hurts, but this week & always I am proud of my journey to parenthood. 

I am.  I want.  I support.  I will speak out.


P.S.
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The contest is the "Top 25" & this year we have been teetering on the #25/26 line.  So the #1 spot has 1197 votes & I have 44.  Still...How cool would it be to actually be the in the top 25?