When walking the journey through infertility, you have to learn a whole new language. You are so overwhelmed with emotions, anxiety and excitement and presented with many different terms. In addition, its HARD to find ways to communicate with family and friends. While one can TRY and relate or even understand, those that can empathize the best are the ones that are currently walking in similar shoes or that have been through this journey before. “For many couples, going through infertility is like a roller coaster ride, triumphs and even set backs, says Jennifer Bader, MCRM Patient Support Specialist.” The MCRM Patient Support Program serves as encouragement for current and perspective patients and others within the community; an extra resource and sounding board, and an outlet for patients to support and interact with others. Jennifer provides couples struggling through infertility with support, information and resources. “As a former patient, our patient support specialist understands what patients are going through and can lend a supportive ear when times are tough and provide vital information on assistance available,” explains medical director, Dr. Peter Ahlering. The patient support program is designed to bring patients together by providing opportunities for them to socialize with others walking in similar shoes. The next program meet and greet will take place on Wednesday, November 15th at 7pm in the MCRM Fertility Education and Conference Center. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP to Jennifer at [email protected]. Here’s what patients have said regarding how previous infertility support events have encouraged them in their journey:
- I have found that the patient support events provide encouragement from others who are in the same place as me. From past events I have learned so much from current patients and that what I am experiencing normal and validated. It is always more comforting to talk/ walk wormy someone who understands were you are right now~ Cory
- One of the biggest struggles on our journey with infertility was finding others that could relate to what we were going through. Very thankful that MCRM provides an outlet for people like me to share and learn from others. Thanks MCRM~ Kristen
- Taking time out of our busy schedule to attend an MCRM Patient Support event was one of the best decisions that we have made in our journey. For the first time, we felt HOPE knowing that there were others that struggled just like us. ~Sam