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With the start of a new year, many people are setting goals and trying to be hopeful for things to come in 2011.  But if you struggle with fertility issues, the New Year often comes with a mixture of feelings.   For some, the New Year can be a reminder of a year gone by where things may not have happened as you had hoped.  You may be reminded of the ups and downs that have occurred during this past year.  Depending on where you are in your treatment, you may need to set some goals which help you approach your fertility treatment in a renewed way.

Here are some suggestions:

 v     Try to do things regularly that bring you pleasure (i.e.: take a walk outside, sit by the fire with a loved one, buy flowers to put in your home, etc.)   You may need to spend some time thinking about what you enjoy or what brings you happiness.  Consider writing ideas down and picking something daily or weekly to try.

 v     Be realistic about new diet/exercise goals.  This may not be a good time to make drastic changes in your health.  Making a daily commitment to move more and eat healthier is always a good idea. 

v     Take advantage of the support around you.  Family and friends are often good support while dealing with fertility challenges.  Sometimes attending a support group or talking to a counselor can be helpful too.  This may be your first time to try a support group or counseling.  Many people find support groups and counseling to be more beneficial than they had thought.  

The Fertility Center offers on-site counseling at no cost to our patients.  You may call the office and schedule and appointment at your convenience.

Submitted by Kristin Blackwell, LMSW (counselor at the Fertility Center)

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Facing the New Year

With the start of a new year, many people are setting goals and trying to be hopeful for things to come in 2009.  But if you are struggling with fertility issues, the new year often comes with a mixture of feelings.   For some, the new year can be a reminder of a year gone by where things may not have happened as you had hoped.  You may be reminded of the ups and downs that have occurred during this past year.  Depending on where you are in your treatment, you may want to set some goals which help you approach your fertility treatment in a renewed way.

Try to do things regularly that bring you pleasure (ie: take a walk outside, sit by the fire with a loved one, buy flowers to put in your home, etc.)   You may need to spend some time thinking about what you enjoy or what brings you happiness.  Consider writing ideas down and picking something daily or weekly to try.

Be realistic about new diet/exercise goals.  This is probably not a good time to make drastic changes in your health.  Making a daily commitment to move more and eat healthier is always a good idea. 

Take advantage of the support around you.  Family and friends are often good support while dealing with fertility challenges.  Sometimes attending a support group or talking to a counselor can be helpful too.  This may be your first time to try a support group or counseling.  Many people find support groups and counseling to be more beneficial than they had thought.   The Fertility Center offers on-site counseling at no cost to our patients.  You may call the office and schedule and appointment at your convenience.