10 Lessons I Learned Through The Uncertain Trial of Fertility & Childbirth

Rabbi Joshua Bolton
October 29, 2014
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1. There is a large, though relatively closed community named “Those Who Lived Through The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth.”

2. While “our society” spends immense energy on warning teens about all the emotional / physical / social trials associated with becoming pregnant, it provides absolutely no preparation for 30 year olds as they confront the emotional / physical / social pains associated with The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth.

3. MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” is source of fantasy and self-doubt. It is advised that those living through The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth not tune in.

4. The traditional superstition not to announce an unborn child’s name in advance of his/her birth is both entirely founded and advisable due to The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth.

5. The traditional practice not to set-up an unborn child’s room is entirely reasonable and suggested – Just ask anyone who has lived through The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth.

6. There is no consolation you can offer, and we must ultimately forgive the pained behavior of those living through The (sometimes very long and unbelievably complex) Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth.

7. Happy survivors of The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth are often able to cultivate deep reservoirs of gratitude and “it’s all good” – but they also understand that this life is no cakewalk.

8. Happy or Unhappy, those who have encountered The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth recognize that vast systems and mysteries much beyond our understanding and control all participate in the emergence of every single one of us.

9. Neither veganism, nor yoga, nor primal scream therapy, nor living far from electrical poles can definitely prevent one from encountering The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth.

10. There is no Double Jeopardy clause — those who have stood for The Uncertain Trial of Fertility and Childbirth may be similarly tried again and again.

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  1. Thank you so much for writing this. It’s all true. I also find #3 kind of funny because I used to binge watch that show when our fertility battles first started. It’s probably a better thing to watch than the show about the Duggars.

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