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Trying

A Loving Guide to Navigating the Emotions of Infertility and Loss

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Pub Date Jun 16 2026 | Archive Date Not set


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Description

A compassionate, beautifully illustrated guide to navigating the emotional maelstrom of infertility and infant loss—designed for the busy, drained, and courageous

After the confirmation of pregnancy, a woman receives recommendations and resources for the journey she is about to begin. After a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, miscarriage, or a failed fertility round, a woman might receive additional suggestions for medical intervention. But what she rarely, if ever, receives are any tools to help her cope with what she is experiencing. Enter Trying, an illustrated guide that’s like a life raft on the sea of your infertility journey.

The condition of “trying” is a hard and harrowing journey in which people can experience loss, grief, shame, and confusion. Often quietly. Trying: A Loving Guide to Navigating the Emotions of Infertility and Loss holds space for the grief and pain while also offering love, support, stories, and practical strategies from people who have been there before. Whether you are still trying, have stopped trying, are considering adoption or surrogacy, or are anywhere in between, there’s a story here for you. Accompanied by stunning illustrations that make the advice easy to digest, this bite-size companion will empower you to keep braving wind-tossed seas. Wherever your journey leads, you are seen, you are heard, and you are not alone.
A compassionate, beautifully illustrated guide to navigating the emotional maelstrom of infertility and infant loss—designed for the busy, drained, and courageous

After the confirmation of pregnancy...

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ISBN 9798893961348
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 208

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This is an incredibly comforting book in the isolating world of infertility. I loved that it didn't have medical advice or "fertility tips". Sometimes when you're going through something like this, you just consume all the information you can and it just gets exhausting. This felt like a breath of fresh air. It read like a best friend was writing to you. The artwork was beautiful. The advice was helpful and not pushy. I would 100% recommend this book for anyone navigating infertility and loss.

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This book has the power to shift how we talk about infertility and loss. It’s the kind of companion you want beside you during fertility struggles or pregnancy loss, one that helps you feel seen, steady, and a little less alone. The authors blend personal stories, research, and simple, thoughtful exercises in a way that informs without overwhelming. What stands out most is the deep sense of humanity running through the pages. The book makes it clear that your experience matters and that your grief whether it shows up as anger, sadness, or numbness is real and valid. There’s no forced optimism, no pressure to “just stay positive.” Instead, the guidance feels gentle and realistic, centered on self-compassion, honesty, and moving through healing at your own pace. More than anything, this book offers a steady, understanding presence. It reminds readers that even in the uncertainty and heartbreak, they are not alone.

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This is one of the most important books I have ever read. Infertility and pregnancy loss is a topic that still feels taboo even though there are so many people that struggle with it. I have personally endured both pregnancy loss and secondary infertility; I have witnessed how hard it can be to have conversations about these topics, but this book is such a good resource for anyone who is touched by these challenges. I love how the authors organized this book and that it leaves so much space for reflection and processing your own feelings. This will be a book that I not only purchase for myself, but also others who are attempting to better understand the struggles of infertility.

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The stories are tragically beautiful. I appreciate how it shows various forms of family building and the difficulties that come with it. No one family is same and while we tend to either lump together or, more often than not, not discuss pregnancy loss, child loss, and infertility, each journey is just as unique.

The illustrations are remarkable. They are poignant while not overstating in their grief. They are relatively simple while still being able to add to or convey their own message. The colors are beautiful and give a sense of calm, even in the most harrowing of moments.

I would definitely recommend this beautiful book to anyone that needs.

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