Your Monthly Waiting Cycles

The monthly wait to see whether you menstruate and sharing another failure to conceive can leave you and your partner feeling emotionally drained. Plan for a fertility vacation when you are not trying to get pregnant. Agree on a number of monthly cycles (perhaps once every 4-6 months) where your mind will not be occupied with conceiving. You may plan special times away from home during these weeks and allow your selves an emotional respite.

On Your Own

Single parenting may raise some eyebrows being a trail blazer is never easy. You may have chosen IVF or perhaps decided not to marry the man who will father your baby. You are not alone. More and more women choose not to settle for unsatisfying partnerships in order to have a baby but they still build especially close relationships with their children. A good support network is vital. This network should include a compassionate and capable medical team that you feel comfortable with and that responds to your questions thoughtfully and clearly. Other single parents can also provide valuable support by enabling you to share disappointments and exchange advice with others who have faced similar challenges.

There are also community resources for single pregnant women, information can be found on the internet or at larger hospitals. Birth instructors and your hospital's women's center or library often have information on smaller support groups that may suit you.

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