Come on in . . . kick your shoes off . . .

I am really excitied about this blog. So many women have found out about WAITT through meetup.com, but that site isn’t conducive to welcoming new members, introducing ourselves, chatting and keeping up with each other between meetings, or asking/answering questions. Since WAITT was initially started as a result of several IF bloggers from North Alabama finding each other, what better way to continue to grow than to start a blog for the group?!? So this is what I have in mind for the site . . .  I really want it to be a place where women who are considering joining can get a better idea of who we are and what we’re about. I want it to be a place where members can come to check in on each other and post updates on their own journeys through infertility and beyond. I want people to feel free to ask questions both about our group and about infertility. Though none of us are medical professionals, there is a tremendous amount of fertility-related knowledge contained within our group. Beyond that, I’m really open to see how things evolve from here.

I will be posting a link to my blog in case anyone wants to read more about my world. If you have a blog of your own that you would like to add, and you are from North Alabama (or Southern Tennessee), please e-mail me at kfc1206@charter.net and I’ll be happy to add it.

Anyway, to post on this site, go to wordpress.com and sign in with our user name which is “waitt” – lowercase. Our password is “alabama1”. Come on in, kick your shoes off, and make yourself at home!

~ Kellie

The “Official” Introduction

For many women, one of the most difficult aspects of a diagnosis of infertility is the loneliness and isolation they feel. Though they may have loving partners and well-meaning friends and families, they often have few people they can really talk to about their pain, emotions, frustrations, and fears. We are just such a group of women.  

Each of our lives has been touched, in one way or another, by infertility. In exploring the resources available to us, we were unable to find an IF support group in the North Alabama area. Not content to let an obstacle stand in our way, we came together and decided to create one.  We are not medical or mental health professionals. Because everyone’s journey is different, our meetings are not topic-driven. There are no scheduled speakers. Our gatherings are simply a chance to get together in an informal and relaxed setting where we can share our experiences with other women who have walked in our shoes. We compare notes and stories. We offer friendship and support. We laugh and cry. We listen and hope together.  

Whether you’re coping with a new diagnosis of IF, or you’re “old pro” in the world of Assisted Reproductive Technology; whether you have moved through the infertility process and are now either pregnant or adopting, or whether you have chosen to get off the IF roller coaster all together, we have a place for you. Our meetings are held monthly at a Huntsville Alabama area restaurant. There is no fee to attend, other than the cost of your meal. 

For further information, please contact:

Kellie at kfc1206@charter.net or

Becky at rebeccamwinks@yahoo.com 

We look forward to getting to know you and remember . . .  We’re All In This Together!