The only thing I would add to your words on infertility are to share with others that you are struggling, so they can pray. My perspective on mothering changed so much when I learned to take hard moments and turn them into a prayer (specific, naming names) for those struggling with infertility. I feel honored to be able to pray, because, like you already said this is one of the hardest crosses to carry. Many of us would love to help carry even the tiniest splinter, through prayer, with those struggling.
The only thing I would add to your words on infertility are to share with others that you are struggling, so they can pray. My perspective on mothering changed so much when I learned to take hard moments and turn them into a prayer (specific, naming names) for those struggling with infertility. I feel honored to be able to pray, because, like you already said this is one of the hardest crosses to carry. Many of us would love to help carry even the tiniest splinter, through prayer, with those struggling.
In addition to the Ortega’s book, I’d also highly suggest the podcast Charting Toward Intimacy and the online material Ellen offers.
co-sign!