The PLAN!

Below is my plan for a facebook campaign during Infertility Awareness Week April 24th-30th. I still have Friday and Saturday to come up with but wanted to post to get input from others, either here or on the Bump... My creative juices (pun intended) seem to not be flowing. Help? Someone on the bump two weeks ago mentioned I should have a status mentioning how it's not just a women's problem...I seem to be having trouble writing this because while my husband is the one with issues, I don't want to "out" him as the one..anyone got any good wording for it? What else should be the final day? UPDATE: Thanks Kalichick for helping me come up with two more days. The plan is done!

1. Sunday April 24th: It's National Infertility Awareness Week! Did you know one in eight couples have trouble conceiving? To get a glimpse into those dealing with this medical condition, please watch this beautiful video from my fellow IF'er Keiko Zoll. http://www.vimeo.com/11214833




2. Monday April 25th: It's National Infertility Awareness Week! Sometimes asking a couple why they are not pregnant yet can be more insensitive then you think. Learn more about infertility etiquette here http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/for-family--friends/infertility-etiquette.html



3. Tuesday April 26th: It's National Infertility Awareness Week! Did you know many couples feel "broken" or that they have "failed" at some point during their journey? Our fertility is due to medical conditions, nothing we've done makes this something we "deserve" . For an eye opening look into how it feels, take two minutes and read this: http://www.infertilityeducation.org/pdf/Infertililtyfeelslike.pdf


4. Wednesday April 27th: It's National Infertility Awareness Week! Did you know that while many insurance companies cover Viagra, that infertility tests and treatments are not covered? Can you imagine the hundred and thousands of dollars your friends might be spending to start a family? You can't put a price on a child's love, but many are willing (and do) go into debt to know this love. Tell your congressman this needs to be fixed! Infertility should be covered by insurance! https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml




5. Thursday April 28th: It's National Infertility Awareness Week! Did you know It can take a healthy couple up to a year to conceive? Infertility is defined as a couple's inability to conceive after one year of trying. Problems can stem from many diagnosis including: PCOS, Endometriosis, thyroid or other hormonal imbalances, or Male Factor Infertility. Impatience is not a fertility issue! Think you may be dealing with one of these? Learn more at http://www.resolve.org/




6. Friday April 29th: It's National Infertility Awareness Week! Did you know that infertility effects both men and women? Of infertile couples, one third have issues on the woman's side, one third on the man's side, and another third have issues with both partners. Get answers to more FAQ at : www.womenshealth.gov/faq/infertility.cfm




7. Saturday April 30th: It's National Infertility Awareness Week! After reading my status for the week, I wanted to end with something positive. Treatments CAN work!! I wanted to say congratulations to all my friends I have made on The Bump's 3T. You ladies give us hope, and your babies give us smiles! And for those of us fighting the good fight, know you are not alone. Don't give up hope! ((HUGS))