When it feels like life is on hold

Fertility treatment can make life feel like one long waiting room: waiting to ovulate, for transfer day, for the two-week wait to end, or for the test you hope will change everything. In this episode, we explore what it means to put your life on hold while waiting for “the next thing”—and how easily that pattern can take over.A disrupted routine and a recent move spark a powerful realization: many of the things we postpone until pregnancy, treatment, or a positive result could still be enjoyed today. While not every choice is treatment-compatible, there may be more freedom than you think to make plans, try something new, and keep living in the present.If you’re exhausted from counting down the days or telling yourself, “I’ll do that after X happens,” this episode offers a gentle reminder: your life is happening now, too. Take what feels right for you, and consider one small thing you can do today—not someday.For more support, check out my ⁠Monthly Fertility Snail Mail letter subscription ⁠