Stepping Stones Resource

Bethany Christian Services publishes a newsletter called Stepping Stones for couples facing infertility or pregnancy loss.   The newsletter helped me to hear from sisters and brothers in Christ who were facing similar issues and how God met them in the midst of their pain.  The newsletter is delivered every other month in an electronic version via email and hard copy to your home.  Check out the July/August 2012 newsletter that was sent to me electronically: http://epaperflip.com/aglaia/viewer.aspx?docid=c1f908307ebc497dae651d55486234c1

The ART (assisted reproductive technology) Option article is an interview with an fertility specialist and is a good read for those interested in taking the next step towards medical assistance.  You'll find out how to choose a good specialist and how to interpret the success rate of a fertility clinic by visiting the CDC's (Centers for Disease Control) website http://www.cdc.gov/art/ARTReports.htm.  When I was looking for a RE (reproductive endocrinologist), I didn't know that I could look into success rates and simply went by personal recommendations.   I'm adding the CDC ART success rate badge onto my blog to spread awareness.  I looked up my RE and he has a good success rate! :)

I also joined their discussion forums to connect with others who were trying to conceive and with fellow IVFers.