Navigating the Land of If: Understanding Infertility and Exploring Your Options

Navigating the Land of If: Understanding Infertility and Exploring Your Options

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Author of the extremely successful blog Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters, Melissa Ford presents readers with a guide for navigating the complex world of infertility. The Land of If got its name not only because �IF” is the abbreviation for �infertility” in the online world, but also because there are so many �ifs” inherent in being here. No stranger to the Land of I...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published May 5th 2009 by Seal Press (first published April 1st 2009)
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Desi
Good book! I read through most of it this morning. I felt it was well written and touched in the major issues about infertility, both for those who are first diagnosed, as well as those who are experiencing secondary infertility and beyond.

It is written very straightforward and clear, offering humorous tips along the way and other information that took us years to understand in entirety. This is a great book for those just discovering that they are subfertile or those who are still in the thick...more
Anna
I found this book indispensable, clear, informative and reassuring. Reading it made me feel as if there were options and paths ahead, when sometimes IF can feel like a dead end. Reading it was also part of facing up to the possibilities and getting ready for making important deicisions, part of arming myself with reliable information. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who finds themselves thinking that it 'might' be helpful.
Rachel
A friendly, thorough book on dealing with infertility in all its aspects, from medical techniques, to emotional experiences, to dealing with clueless relatives and friends. It's like sitting down with a wise older friend who's been there, and knows how hard it can be. Definitely recommend.
Molly
Not only is Melissa Ford a pal of mine, she's an excellent guide to the uncertain land of infertility. What this book has that so many other books are missing is total inclusion -- of both male and female factor infertility, of "situational" infertility (same-sex couples, advanced maternal age), of those for whom fertility treatments and adoption aren't financially possible, etc. She covers it all, with compassion, humor, and impeccable information. Kudos, Mel. A fantastic read.
Wendy Cantu
I'll keep it short, but I needed this book. I'm so appreciative that the author wrote it. She hit the nail on the head: infertility is a whole different world and it's impossible to understand unless you're going through it. For the first time, I felt like someone "got it."
Tonya
I would recommend this to anyone dealing with infertility. The author dealt with many long bouts of infertility and is very frank and humorous in her writing. She breaks down all the standard difficulties those facing infertility deal with, and is empathetic and humorous.
Jen
Highly recommend this for anyone struggling with infertility, whether you are a new traveler or an old timer.
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I never know what to put into one of these things. I mean, do I talk about my penchant for making up Yiddish words and trying to convince others that they’re real? My love of the penny whistle? My fears of white foods? Or do I tell you a tale about how I applied to my MFA program because I didn’t know what one did after college except remain in school indefinitely?

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