A couple days ago I was having a hard day. I’m 39, ttc, and started my period. I receive a few comments that were intended to be supportive but instead left me feeling a bit worse. I, like most in my age group, am pretty familiar with the ins and outs of fertility and the hardships that may be presented. I appreciate the thought but am not in need of recommendations to my obgyn or a fertility specialist. I was hoping to find encouraging words and support while my heart was feeling broken. I think sometimes we think advice is support. Usually the person who’s hurting just needs to be seen and offered some kindness. I hope we can find a way to do that. This is a hard journey and I know there are other moms like me out there struggling too.