Carrie HauskensThe Death of a FriendshipDealing with infertility brings many challenges, and maintaining friendships was what I struggled with the most. I lost my best friend, the…2 min read·Sep 12, 2022----
Carrie HauskensThe Foster Dog I Fell In Love With From His PerspectiveI fostered a dog I fell in love with, but our elderly dogs didn’t feel the same. When I returned the dog, Boomer, to the shelter I couldn’t…4 min read·Sep 3, 2022----
Carrie Hauskens“Do You Have Kids?”“Do you have kids?” This one question is an uncomplicated yes or no for some people, while others dread it. It feels simple enough and can…3 min read·Sep 1, 2022--1--1
Carrie HauskensWhere Do Stillborn Mothers Belong?Finding out where to belong is a strange exploration. There’s a process to feeling included in friendships, relationships, and even work…3 min read·Aug 29, 2022--3--3
Carrie Hauskens5 Lessons From Becoming Childfree After InfertilityAs the calendar turns another page, we’re childfree and happy. I never imagined that we wouldn’t be parents after eight years of trying.3 min read·Aug 25, 2022--2--2
Carrie HauskensWriting My ObituaryI’m not dead, yet… but If I were to die today, this has been my life:3 min read·Aug 25, 2022--1--1
Carrie Hauskens5 Tips to Surviving The Grief of InfertilityThe New York Times wrote, “Women dealing with infertility have depression and anxiety levels similar to those with cancer, HIV and heart…3 min read·Aug 23, 2022--1--1
Carrie HauskensUncle Nancy“Do you think you’re able to choose your family before your birth?“ I stared at my Uncle Nancy, waiting for her response. I asked her…2 min read·Aug 21, 2022----
Carrie HauskensBackyard AuntieBeing a Backyard Auntie wasn’t something I aspired to be. Growing up, I wanted to be a parent like most of my peers. When I married my…3 min read·Aug 21, 2022--1--1
Carrie HauskensDear Baby Shower Guests,This letter is two and a half years late as Clementine died a week after this gathering. Her legacy is living on as we donated her gifts to…2 min read·Aug 17, 2022--1--1