top of page


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 five and a half years, and I’ve spent most of that time grudgingly carrying my cross. We’ve tried everything we can afford and that the Catholic Church permits to try to welcome a child into our family. We’ve even contemplated things that are considered a moral grey area by our Church. All of it to no avail. I’ve felt plenty of emotions ab

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...

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
bottom of page
