It’s that time of year again….it’s National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW). NIAW is a movement, founded in 1989 by RESOLVE to help others not only understand infertility, but also learn that it's not just an old stigma and that it's real. Oh, how I know it’s real! My husband and I had tried for five years to have our daughter, and there is an eight year gap between her and our son. We were one of the millions of people affected by infertility; and the stats show that 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy.

This year’s theme of #LeaveYourMark…. by sharing your journey and letting others know they are not alone. I’m really loving this theme, and accepting this call for action. Many times we think we can’t do much in our spheres, but that is a lie. We having callings and purposes on our life that we are created to fulfill. This call to action speaks directly to me, since felt alone during our struggle. So for this year’s NIAW, this is how I’ll be leaving my mark:

Diving into God’s Word and hosting a virtual prayer time and Bible study. We’ll dive into God’s Word, and pray God’s promises for hope as well as study about women in the Bible that experienced infertility.
Hosting a complimentary webinar on Nutrition for Female Fertility. Being a registered dietitian for over 20 years, this has been on my heart to do for quite a while. I’m kind of embarrassed for not doing this sooner, but super excited for this!
Join the orange movement on Wednesday, April 24th and #WearOrange2024 ….I’ll be rocking my ORANGE Chuck Taylors. Studies show that orange can create a heightened sense of activity, increased socialization, boost in aspiration, contentment, assurance, confidence and understanding; so show your support of National Infertility Awareness Week®. #WearOrange2024

~Brandi