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If you are new to Living in the Wait, I’m Melissa, here to give you a big virtual hug. I’m sorry life’s circumstances have brought you here. I know all to well the disappointment, overwhelm and isolation you are feeling. That’s why I started Living in the Wait. You can read a more detailed version of our journey here.

I’m not here to fix what you’re going through. Instead, I want to lead you to the one who can do immeasurably more with your current circumstances. It’s through my season of waiting, my need and understanding of God began to grow. I’m not thankful for the trials I’ve endured, but I’m eternally grateful for the trust and dependency I gained with God because of them.

Below are several resources to be an encouragement for those navigating infertility, in addition to their support team of family and friends. I hope they prove to be as helpful and hopeful for you as they were for me.


The Wait List
Read stories of other couples, just like you, all waiting. Their stories of courage, hope and faith are sure to be an encouragement for your own journey.

Resources
When going through infertility, waiting, etc., knowing where to find information, resources and help provides a sense of calm during the crazy.

Your Support Team
Resources to educate and promote empathy for those going through infertility.

Fertility Coaching

I’m a woman who navigated infertility and felt totally unprepared.

So, I decided to change that and help others like me.

My experience comes from Living Through Infertility, not just reading about it online or in a textbook.

Learn More

Let’s be friends!

When it comes to having conversation, I prefer to skip past the “I’m Good. How are you?" "Good.” type of responses and ask the uncommon questions to learn the stories that make people who they are. ⁠ Having the opportunity to talk about the amazing work God has done in my life through many of my journeys of waiting is something I don’t take for granted. Being a vessel to share about who God is, how much He loves us and His ability to do the impossible is something I take very seriously. I’m an extrovert (who leans towards connecting with others while chilling at home or sitting around the fire) but recently had the opportunity to be out and about having real, heart-level conversations with peeps. Those are my absolute favorite types of conversations that light me up inside. ⁠ The one, the only, JESUS! My aunt was a hairstylist and gave me almost every haircut I’ve ever had. When I was little I’d always ask her to French braid my hair. ⁠ God is in our stories. It's up to us to pause and look for Him. ⁠ I had a vulnerable conversation with God one day picking up sticks in our yard. We were 2.5 years into our infertility journey and I was feeling unsettled with the life I was living. It was here, my heart opened and God gave me the idea of Living in the Wait. ⁠ The most humbling experience is seeing how a difficulty you navigated connects and comforts. How it helps them feel seen, heard and worthy. This bond is a true gift from God, and one He talks about in 2 Corinthians 1:4. It's the comfort of God that brings us together and that was on full display this past weekend @thenookonmain with my friend @larockdan. ⁠