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The Injustice of Infertility: A True Story of Heartbreak, Determination and Never-Ending Hope
This is the REAL story of infertility. The truth. Those thoughts and feelings you push down for fear of being judged by everyone else, including yourself – I'm going to speak them out loud. Let me share with you EVERYTHING, including the lessons I learned along the way.
A seven-year marathon of epic proportions, our fertility journey was one "ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME?!" moment after another.
There were times I screamed at the universe – WHY ME?!! What did I do to deserve this?
This story will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. You will cry, you will laugh. You will nod your head in vehement agreement. Your heart will break, and your faith in humanity will be restored. You will be inspired and gain back a little hope.
You are not crazy, you are not a bad person, nor are you alone. So strap yourself in, let's ride this rollercoaster together.
A seven-year marathon of epic proportions, our fertility journey was one "ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME?!" moment after another.
There were times I screamed at the universe – WHY ME?!! What did I do to deserve this?
This story will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. You will cry, you will laugh. You will nod your head in vehement agreement. Your heart will break, and your faith in humanity will be restored. You will be inspired and gain back a little hope.
You are not crazy, you are not a bad person, nor are you alone. So strap yourself in, let's ride this rollercoaster together.
- GenresMemoir
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 17, 2020
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About the author
Jennifer Robertson
1 book10 followersJennifer Robertson is a fertility coach and has helped women all over the world transform their mindset and take back control of their life in the midst of infertility.
Throughout her own 7 year fertility journey, Jen discovered that her old ways of pushing and working hard weren't serving her and is now using the lessons she learned along the way to develop programs and support those who are still struggling to conceive.
A former CFO and your typical Type A , get shit done personality, Jen now lives by the beach with her husband and two beautiful children. She uses her experience and voice to raise awareness for a disease that affected her personally and so many others around the world.
Throughout her own 7 year fertility journey, Jen discovered that her old ways of pushing and working hard weren't serving her and is now using the lessons she learned along the way to develop programs and support those who are still struggling to conceive.
A former CFO and your typical Type A , get shit done personality, Jen now lives by the beach with her husband and two beautiful children. She uses her experience and voice to raise awareness for a disease that affected her personally and so many others around the world.
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February 28, 2021
The first half of the book nailed the experience of infertility and I could really relate to the author. I appreciated her candid remarks on her feelings at the time and also her reflection years later. Her story about her journey and the lessons she learned is why I gave this 4 stars instead of 1.
Why I actually wanted to give this 1 star? It should come with a disclaimer. The title and the description had me thinking I would hear about a woman’s terrible journey through infertility, treatments, and disappointment. That happened. What also happened is...you know how you tell someone you’re doing IVF and they stupidly and insensitively say, “oh I know someone who tried IVF and then got pregnant naturally”? THIS IS THE STORY OF THAT PERSON!! She gets pregnant on her own, then sadly and devastatingly has a miscarriage. Then she gets pregnant a second time, has a healthy baby, then realizes she’s so fertile that her husband has to have a vasectomy and she STILL has pregnancy scares.
I sound insensitive, yes, but I feel duped. The author should have realized that this is marketed to an infertility warrior who is hoping to have someone vocalize the injustice of infertility. Give it the finger! Instead, I got a slap in the face. I’m very happy for this author who got everything she wanted and I KNOW she suffered for it. Just a little warning would have been nice.
Why I actually wanted to give this 1 star? It should come with a disclaimer. The title and the description had me thinking I would hear about a woman’s terrible journey through infertility, treatments, and disappointment. That happened. What also happened is...you know how you tell someone you’re doing IVF and they stupidly and insensitively say, “oh I know someone who tried IVF and then got pregnant naturally”? THIS IS THE STORY OF THAT PERSON!! She gets pregnant on her own, then sadly and devastatingly has a miscarriage. Then she gets pregnant a second time, has a healthy baby, then realizes she’s so fertile that her husband has to have a vasectomy and she STILL has pregnancy scares.
I sound insensitive, yes, but I feel duped. The author should have realized that this is marketed to an infertility warrior who is hoping to have someone vocalize the injustice of infertility. Give it the finger! Instead, I got a slap in the face. I’m very happy for this author who got everything she wanted and I KNOW she suffered for it. Just a little warning would have been nice.
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December 2, 2020
Amazing
I felt like some parts were me writing this book. Thank you for sharing your experience and making others feel validated, supported, and relevant.
I felt like some parts were me writing this book. Thank you for sharing your experience and making others feel validated, supported, and relevant.
November 18, 2020
I enjoyed this book very much! It was honest, raw, witty, emotional and funny. It felt like a good friend was telling me her deeply personal rollercoaster of a story and sharing a ton of helpful and comforting things she learned along the way. Infertility is really hard and it helps a little to know you’re not alone and to hear about the struggles and triumphs of others who have had to go down a similar path.
July 22, 2022
For anyone on their fertility journey, whatever the stage or cause, I highly recommend this book. This book has helped me to accept that I am not alone, that it is not my fault and that there is hope. It's honest, raw and very relevant. The tools provided in this book will help you cope with all the social and emotional challenges that come with infertility. Warrior friends don't hesitate to order this book, I already feel stronger!
November 15, 2021
This book was exactly what I needed to read. A story of real struggle, hope & determination. I am so grateful to Jennifer Robertson for so courageously sharing her story with the world. As someone who is walking the long and bumpy road of infertility, I feel truly grateful to know I’m not alone. ❤️
July 12, 2023
Moving but disappointing
This is a moving personal account of infertility that offers solace and sustenance, but it is poorly edited and provides little structure or information to lend useful clinical context.
This is a moving personal account of infertility that offers solace and sustenance, but it is poorly edited and provides little structure or information to lend useful clinical context.
September 8, 2023
A riveting and heartbreaking true story, but didn’t suit my situation. This is a “everything will be fine” book and doesn’t address issues for people who are surgically infertile or without the means for a surrogate.
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