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The American Fertility Association Blog

Reach Out

November 19, 2007 - Monday
Posted by Lisa

Hello everyone. My name is Lisa VanNess and I am the Development Manager and a full-time employee of The American Fertility Association. I joined The AFA in February of 2006, bringing with me seven years experience in the field of infertility, having worked at two reproductive clinics. I assist in the coordination of events and daily business functions of the organization but most importantly, I handle the Support Line and I want you to know that I am here for you and that you can always pick up the phone and get me on the other end.

Do you ever have days while struggling with infertility that you feel you have no one to reach out to and that no one understands what you are going through? Do you feel like you could just curl up in a ball and sleep the rest of your life away when your monthly “friend” appears? Do you need information on clomid or a few suggestions on fertility clinics or therapists to treat with? Are you looking into adoption or third party reproduction and not too sure where to get reliable information? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes” then you should consider contacting me on our support line. So are you asking yourself how I could possible know how you feel?

Not only do I have the experience having worked at fertility clinics but I also struggled with infertility myself. It took me about a year and a half to conceive my daughter. It was a time of roller coaster emotions, arguments with my spouse, jealously towards my friends who were pregnant or who had children and a deep feeling of sadness because my body was failing me. So believe me, I do understand.

Please don’t think that you are a bother or your questions are silly. I have several people who call me on a weekly basis just to chat and to tell me where they are in treatment, how the adoption process is progressing for them, to let me know they are finally pregnant or that they just delivered their baby. Please remember that I will always be available to speak with you. If you would like to reach out to me, the support line number is (888) 917-3777. I’d love to hear from you.

Lisa

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Fertility • Infertility

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