[Editorial Note from Sarah Price] In order to include all of what Ginger Eppinette shared regarding her family's struggle with infertility, I decided to let her story speak for itself and then follow up with her suggestions how to minister to a family struggling with infertility. Without further ado here are her thoughts on what to say and what not to say.
What NOT to say:
"Just relax."
"Go on vacation and you'll get pregnant."
"I've had it with my kids. You can have one of mine."
"You can always adopt." (NEVER a good thing to say!)
Teasing by saying "You don't see to know how to do it right."
"You'll be a parent by this time next year." (How do you know that?)
"You shouldn't be so unhappy."
"I wish I had your freedom."
"My friend adopted and got pregnant right away."
What TO say:
"I'm praying for you." (Is there anything better than that?)
"Is there anything I can do?" (If there is, they will tell you. Don't be pushy.)
"We got a babysitter for Friday night. Do you want to go to dinner?" (Being willing to go out without your children is Huge!)
"If you would like to talk, I'd like to listen." (Without offering advice.)
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