Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion

I read this book from cover to cover in one night. I just couldn't put it down. For the first time in months, I smiled, laughed, cried and laughed some more. I felt like I was able to breathe again ... truly breathe. I was not alone. Infertility is a terrible thing to go through and I commend Kristen Magnacca for being brave enough to share her story. My favorite part of the book was when Kristen talked about always trying to be first in line at the doctors' office when she had to go for blood work time and time again. Me too, I've done that! This actually gave me back a sense of sanity. It was a small triumph, but never the less a triumph! I learned to recognize all victories big or small along this rollercoaster ride they call infertility. Reading this book helped me get out of bed many mornings when I otherwise would not have. It reminded me to how good it felt to laugh and that I was not alone. Although I have many girlfriends to talk too ... no one understands as well as a girlfriend that has been through it, Girlfriend to Girlfriend. I have purchased many copies of this book and send it to friends new and old that I learn are also going through infertility. Although I am still on the rollercoaster, I hope to someday touch someone's life as Kristen did mine by writing this book. As infertility takes away so many things, the gift of hope, encouragement and laughter is one we can take back. Thank you Kristen for this truly wonderful gift.

I thought I was alone in how much difficulty infertility caused in my relationship with my husband. I now realize that I am not alone and some of Kristen's ideas have helped both my husband and me. I especially liked the part about the mind/body connection.

I've actually read this book twice, the second time just recently after my husband and I were referred to a specialist and began a rather aggressive treatment plan for our infertility. It was only after this second time through that this book really struck a chord.Prior to finding this book, I thought I was all alone with my feelings of anger, jealousy, depression, and even confusion over why it was all happening to us. But I found myself relating to the stories and situations in this book so closely. I would read passages to my husband outloud as if retelling a story from our own lives. I'm very thankful that the author was there, experiencing what we've been experiencing and had the courage to write a book about it.This book has helped both myself and my husband understand that our feelings are normal and that we're not alone. It also gave us hope that someday our dream of starting a family will become a reality.

This book was a life saver. Oddly enough, although so many of us have difficulty conceiving, few speak so honestly and in such graphic detail of their experiences with fertility doctors, medications, and the medial industry overall, as the author does in this book. Reading it was like hearing the stories of someone who had been through all that I am currently dealing with.The best part of this book was the honesty with which the author spoke of the communication difficulties her husband and she had and how they worked through some of the different ways they dealt with being infertile. I can relate totally and feel much less alone to know that other couples experience the same issues. I also loved the author's "girlfriend tips" at the end of the chapters. Somehow, she answered many of the questions that have been floating around in my mind for months, but I never knew whom to ask. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is going through treatment for infertility themselves or is close to someone else who is. It was both hysterically funny and incredibly sad and at the same time, it was painful but also a relief to read! A Reader, South Boston, Mass

This is a great story. I was really surprised how much I liked this book. It was funny and insightful and full of very usefull information. Infertility is such an emotional subject, one most people do not want to talk about. It is rare to find such a honest and personal account. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about infertility treatment.