Today I am linking up with Meghan @ Champagne & Suburbs and Jenn @ Going the Distance to talk about an issue than is near and dear to my heart: infertility.
This is such a common struggle among women, yet it is hardly ever talked about. Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples. Millions of couples struggle with it every single day, yet women often feel so alone in their journey to becoming pregnant. That's where the #GiveGrace movement steps in. Created by Megan Smalley who has been struggling with infertility for 3 years, this campaign was created for women just like her. To pray for each other, lift each other up, and let women know that they are not alone.
Having a family of our own is my husband and I's greatest dream. We talked about having children on our first date! Though we have not yet begun trying to get pregnant, we faced infertility issues a few years ago. We had some big decisions to make. We faced, and still are facing, a lot of unknowns medically. We are unsure of what the future holds for us but we pray every night for our future babies. And I pray every night for the women dealing with infertility.
So what can you do? Visit Scarlet & Gold to read more about the #GiveGrace movement. If you have a friend or family member dealing with infertility, let them know you care. #GiveGrace to them when they are having a rough day. Send them a card, pray for them, encourage them, because the journey can be so lonely.
Visit their instagram @scarletandgoldshop
Visit their website Scarlet & Gold and check out their adorable prints, jewelry, phone cases, apparel, and much more!
Have you struggled with infertility? I'd love to hear your story. Shoot me an email at davisduoblog@gmail.com if you would like to talk more about it! And don't forget to head over to Meghan and Jenn's blogs to read their stories and see what #GiveGrace means to them!
Linking up with Annie to spill my thoughts for today!
Visit their website Scarlet & Gold and check out their adorable prints, jewelry, phone cases, apparel, and much more!
Have you struggled with infertility? I'd love to hear your story. Shoot me an email at davisduoblog@gmail.com if you would like to talk more about it! And don't forget to head over to Meghan and Jenn's blogs to read their stories and see what #GiveGrace means to them!
Thank you for being strong and opening up. Just by doing that you're giving grace to others to not feel alone. Love that we all did this together :)
ReplyDeleteInfertility is such a scary thing, but the more people that share it the more that can be done to help with the cause!!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteYou are a strong woman, lady and are an inspiration to many. I pray when the time comes you are able to conceive without much issue. Kudos to you for opening up and for being there to give grace to those that need it. Grace is greater.
ReplyDeleteI love that you ladies are all promoting this today. I have a few friends going through this right now and it’s so important to show that you’re there and praying for them!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! When I saw your snap I knew I immediately needed that flash tat. It's so great that you are so open about your struggles, you are such a strong woman (all of you ladies are!) and I love that writing about your story can help so many others!
ReplyDelete<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
Such a beautiful cause! I will definitely be visiting that website, and picking up some of those pretty baubles! And sending out big *hugs* and prayers to all you ladies <3
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story and supporting others!
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this is just amazing. i love the flash tat tied to it and everything behind it of course. good for you for opening up about things. i think it's kinda scary as i have no idea what my future holds but i know it's out of my hands. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
What a beautiful reminder and statement. Girl this is my biggest fear. Mark and I talk about this all the time, so many of our friends with pouring money into IVF and so young. Focus on getting through school and hopefully everything else will work out the way it is supposed to. xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. I totally believe the one in six stat - it seems like more unfortunately. The good news is that, with all the couples I know who have done hormones, drugs, IUIs and IVF, they've all ended up as parents :) Still, that waiting part before it comes true is the worst.
ReplyDeleteI love that you ladies shared this - it's such beautiful and special campaign.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great campaign! I love seeing so many people come together to support those struggling with infertility.
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I love, love, love this. I hope lots of people will read yalls post and find out more about this campaign. We all need to #GiveGrace in so many different aspects of life, but especially in more sensitive subjects like this. You truly never know what someone is going through. I've been reading your blog for a while and I know that you and Garrett will be great parents. I see how you love your niece and nephew and Bella and I know that translate to your kids as well. I pray that when the time comes, the Lord will bless you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for participating! You and G are an amazing uncle and aunt duo, and I can't wait to see y'all as parents! So much love to you, sweet lady! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I had no clue how common infertility was until joining the blogger community - even though it's such a difficult thing, it's encouraging to know there are other couples having similar struggles who can lift each other up. We won't be trying to have kids for a few years, so I can't imagine those who deal with infertility. Y'all are going to be the cutest and most fun parents ever!
ReplyDeleteSo true! We have several couples in our life who struggled to get pregnant and thankfully a lot of them could find comfort in each other- community really does help. Great post!!
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