IssyMae here... So often we think of infertility as a woman's issue. As we all know, our husbands are going through this with us. We need to keep the communication open.
I asked my hubby to write a few thoughts about infertility from a man's perspective. I hope you find his thoughts helpful in supporting your husband in his journey...
Fathers' Day and Mothers' Day can be the two most difficult days of the year for a couple struggling with infertility. As much as we try to be happy for those who are celebrating these days and fathers and mothers - the days can be frustrating and discouraging. Here are a few pointers on how you can encourage your husband on Fathers' Day:
(1) Remind him that a failure to conceive does not make him any less of a man.
(2) Remind him that you love him and are 100% satisfied with him as a husband even while the two of you are unable to conceive.
(3) Tell him what a great father you think he will be when you are finally able to conceive.
(4) Perhaps encourage your husband by initiating the baby-making "process" on Fathers' Day. 
Doing these things can make Fathers' Day a day of celebration, instead of a day of sadness or frustration.
Here also are some general pointers on helping a man who is struggling with infertility:
(1) Never, under any circumstances, tell ANYONE that your husband is the cause of the infertility unless you have his explicit permission. This is something that should come from his mouth, not yours.
(2) Never refer to your husband's "man-part" as defective in any sense.
(3) Always express frustration at the infertility situation in general, not at your husband's part in the problem. |