So In Real Life (IRL), many of my friends couldn’t relate to what I was going through when I was trying to have my kids. For the most part, they got pregnant quite easily. And, when I would try to explain the stress, the devastation and the heartache, they just didn’t get it. It wasn’t until after I was successful that I learned of friends IRL that were also having some trouble. One friend I supported had her son recently after enduring miscarriages and IVFs, and I featured her story here. Another friend is also now pregnant after an IUI and grueling tests. These friends can finally understand what I went through. It is a bond we now share.
I wish I immersed myself into the blogging world then. Perhaps I would have made virtual friends who could have become friends in real life. I know that many of you have strong support holders. Perhaps some of them have been there for you your whole life, and others have recently supported you through your plight. I would love to hear your stories!
So, I decided to have a Friday-Friend-Link-Up each week this month. This week’s topic will be IRL friends. Here’s how it will work:
- Think of a post specifically about IRL friends who have impacted you during your infertility and helped ease your stress.
- Write it up sometime this week before Friday, August 12th.
- Share the link with your IRL friend(s) as a way of saying thanks for all they do/did
- Come back on Friday to link up your post so others can read your story too!
- Link back to this blog post to spread the word! Use the picture above!
That’s it! It may just give you more readers and help spread some love and inspiration to others! 
Here’s the schedule for the remainder of the month, so get your posts ready!
Virtual Friends ~ August 19th
Furry Friends ~ August 26th
