There are a lot of ignorant people in the world. They do not mean to be ignorant and most likely do not even realize that they are, but their insensitive comments can really hurt. When you are already stressed out about trying to conceive as you undergo fertility treatments, the last thing you need to do is field insensitive comments.

I could not believe some of the insensitive comments and the annoying, unsolicited advice I received. Here is just a sample:

• Maybe God does not intend for you to become a mother.
• Relax.
• I can ... more