Reviews

“This book truly saved my relationship with my partner. We had drifted so far apart during the treatment process. The questions provided at the end of each chapter to ask your partner helped us start genuinely talking again and understanding each other better. We still refer to the book regularly when we notice ourselves losing touch again.”

“I received this book from my sister at the beginning of my treatment journey, and I was deeply moved. I had the feeling that my sister wasn’t really aware of how heavy the burden of infertility was for me and how daunting I found the hospital process, but this book said what she couldn’t put into words: That she empathizes with me.”

“As a mother of a daughter going through a fertility journey, I received this book from my daughter. She said, “Mom, this will help you understand better what I’m going through. I can see it’s hard for you to grasp exactly what this is like for me.” The book opened my eyes and my heart to what my daughter and her partner are experiencing. I now have a much better idea of how to support her.”

“This book helped me avoid feeling overwhelmed during fertility treatments. Because the chapters are organized exactly like the steps of the process, you can truly take control over each aspect of the journey.”

“What I really appreciate is that both professionals and those with firsthand experience contribute to the book. I found it very comforting to read the quotes from those with firsthand experience. It gave me more insight into realizing that the things I sometimes thought and felt aren’t strange at all. So, I’m not crazy. It genuinely relieved me.”

“Sometimes, I struggle to articulate what I’m feeling and what I need. And it’s also challenging for me to ask my wife the right questions to make her feel and see that I’m truly there for her. The book helped me tremendously in finding the right words. It really has been a huge help for us.”

“I really appreciate that there’s an actual workbook included. You can actively engage with the issues you encounter during the treatment process.”

“The author is Dutch, and the book was first published there. I heard that the 4th edition has already been released in the Netherlands. And I can imagine why; this book is truly unique. It guides you through all stages of the fertility journey and includes a workbook where you actively engage, ensuring you navigate this process in the best possible way. A definite recommendation.”

“If you know someone undergoing fertility treatments, buy them this book. It will ensure that the couple is supported in the right way.
My brother and sister-in-law found it incredibly helpful.”

“Undergoing fertility treatment is incredibly overwhelming. Not just in practical terms, but also emotionally. With this book, I felt like the author, Marijke, was walking alongside me, coaching me along the way.”

“Reading this book together with my wife and answering the questions, I noticed that the fertility journey became much more of a shared experience for us. As a man, sometimes you feel like you’re just standing on the sidelines with not much to do. But through this book, we truly became a team and found that we could support each other more than we realized.”