When To Tell

I am, officially, back in the dating game.

OK, so I haven’t actually taken any steps to prove that since Mr. Fix-It, and it’s possible that I did turn down a setup just yesterday, but I promise you; I’m on the lookout for Mr. Right.

I just hate being setup is all. It’s awkward and uncomfortable and if I don’t end up liking the guy I always feel bad because I know one of my friends thought I would.

But for the most part – I think I’m pretty hard to set up. Most of the men I have dated have been polar opposites of each other. So I don’t blame my friends for doing such a dismal job of trying to hook me up in the past.

I’m complicated!

Complicated or not though, I am ready to be dating. And dating now is going to be completely different than it has been for the last few years. Because for the first time, I’m not actively trying to get pregnant, or planning on actively trying to get pregnant.

I’m actually dating with the intentions of finding the man before the baby now.

Novel concept, right?

There is still that infertility part there though. This piece of the puzzle that eventually I will have to explain to all the new men in my life. And that can definitely lead to questions of when to tell.

Questions I’m sure I’m not the only one who has ever had.

So, that’s what my newest post at Fertility Authority is all about: When to Tell?

Check it out if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same conundrum, wondering what it is you’re supposed to do.

I also wanted to point you all to a project that was sent my way the other day. Resolve has put together something called “By My Side”. A joint effort where women dealing with infertility can submit anything they like (photos/videos/poems/songs/anything) that sends out thanks to the people in their lives who have stood by them the most throughout the infertility journey. I just think it is such an amazing project, and wanted to let you all know where you could find out more if there is anyone in your life you would like to give a big shout out to. I know that I personally would have been at a loss without the people I love by my side in the last year. So if you have people you are grateful for as well, make sure to share your thanks for them at By My Side. Submissions are being accepted until the end of the month.

Sunday will be another Live Infertility Chat over at the community. Definitely looking forward to seeing you ladies there and getting a chance to catch up. Sunday at 3pm Alaska time as always.

Hoping everyone is having an amazing week, and I can’t wait to see you all then!