Are you trying to conceive, seeking treatment for the first time, or meeting with doctors? Have you received a diagnosis or been told it’s “unexplained”? Have you been told to try this diet or that supplement, this novena or that new doctor? Are you interested in supporting a friend or family member who is suffering from infertility? Setting Out is the place to begin. Wherever you find yourself on this journey, welcome.
Springs in the Desert is a community that longs to accompany you, spiritually and emotionally, on this journey of infertility. Setting out on this path is intimidating and terrifying; we want to walk with you to remind you that you are not alone, that God is with you, and that there is a community who understands what you are going through. We are Catholic women and couples who believe that God desires fruitfulness for each one of us and for our marriages. We hope you will find respite, encouragement, solidarity, and transformation here with us.
Explore these pages, take a listen to our podcast, plug into our social media, and send us your prayer requests. Know that you are already in our prayers. Our hope and prayer is that the words we share will provide encouragement to your heart and will communicate God’s loving presence in your life. He has not abandoned you. He calls you to Himself through this cross of infertility. You are a unique, unrepeatable, beautiful child of God, and you are so loved. You are enough. Your marriage is good. And you are not alone.
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