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Aimee’s IVF story
Successful, in the sense that four beautiful human lives were created. Unsuccessful in the sense that no babies were born.

Aimee Arnold
Aug 7, 202410 min read


Waiting with St. Anne: trusting God’s timing in infertility
When I learned that St. Anne and her husband experienced infertility before the birth of our Blessed Mother, it made me realize that God's..

Rachel Walters
Jul 23, 20245 min read


RESOURCE: Dive right in!
When we find ourselves in any of these 3 places, it is important to first identify it, give yourself a little grace and understanding… then

Ellen H.
Jul 17, 20243 min read


The Miracle of the Milk Grotto
Had I prayed wrong? Was God angry with me? Was my faith weak? What had I done that rendered this miracle powder, which had brought blessings

Shelby Gambino
Jul 10, 20244 min read


My infertility creed, part 4: Light from light
Every human life is sacred. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2258) That includes yours and mine. All life comes to fruition through...

Kristin D.
May 28, 20246 min read


My infertility creed, part 3: Before all ages
Before I ever knew that we were infertile, God knew. Yet my husband and I never had any doubt that we were meant for each other. I truly...

Kristin D.
May 28, 20245 min read


My infertility creed, part 2: Maker of heaven and earth
The God of creation made everything that is, and there are still so many things He has not yet made. I don’t know how, I don’t know why...

Kristin D.
May 28, 20245 min read


My infertility creed, part 1: I believe in one God
(This is an excerpt from “The Spiritual Advent of Infertility” manuscript. This is the first in a 4-part series. You can find the links...

Kristin D.
May 28, 20245 min read


Seasons of infertility: infertility with children
My infertility did not go away when we started growing our family. My children did not cure my infertility. That is not their job.

thefruitfulhollow
May 22, 20245 min read


Walking with St. Dymphna
Sisters, have you ever felt anxiety over a situation beyond your control? Believed that you could never be loved because of what was...

C. J. Parke
May 14, 20243 min read


Seasons of infertility: pregnancy after loss
I had an almost paralyzing fear about being pregnant again. This was something I desperately wanted, yet wanted to run away from. ...

Mary Thissen
May 8, 20244 min read


Fruitfulness in faith: my journey through infertility to Catholicism
The Fruitful Hollow has been a beacon of hope and understanding for many of us carrying the cross of infertility, encouraging us to be...

Rachel Walters
May 1, 20247 min read


Through the eyes of infertility: a collection of insights, part 2
“I’m going to be honest with you because someone needs to be. At your current weight, you have no business trying to conceive”. I steady...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 24, 20247 min read


Choosing a method of Natural Family Planning
If you’re new to NFP, it can be confusing to hear mention of different methods, and often we only hear about whichever one is promoted in...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 17, 202417 min read


Infertility after sexual abuse
Trigger warning: This blog addresses sexual abuse.

Lauren G.
Apr 10, 20247 min read


RESOURCE: Spouse Support Cheat Sheet
Helping your spouse help you!
Infertility can be full of stressful situations: your monthly cycle, medical appointments, pregnancies of...

Ellen H.
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Abundant life and the friendship of St. Gerard Majella
"I have come so they may have life and have it more abundantly" says Jesus in John 10:10. It is the desire of every human heart, to live an

Sarah Hauer
Mar 20, 20245 min read


Learning to love my childless life
I love my childless life. That’s a sentence I never thought I would say! My husband Donovan and I have been trying for a baby for almost...

Jenna O’Farrell
Mar 13, 20243 min read


When being open to life takes you into the unknown, part 2
(You can read part 1 of this series here.) I was staring at the ultrasound machine, hearing the explanation of how early it can pick up a...

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Infertility on screen, part 2
As someone who absolutely adores movies and shows as both a medium of entertainment and a way to process deeper emotions and thoughts, it...

C. J. Parke
Feb 28, 20249 min read
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