When you work in TV news you learn to develop a thick skin very quickly. People are harsh critics and sometimes you need to brush it off, call it a day, and drink a glass of wine (or 2 😉). As weird as it may sound, I think TV news and infertility have that in common. You go through so many ups and downs with infertility it’s not even funny. And if you don’t have a thick skin to pick yourself up and try to clear the next hurdle you’ll never get to that final step – with that beautiful bundle of joy!

Today a viewer put this on our news Facebook page and messaged our Chief Meteorologist the same question:

First thing that went through my mind — wow I guess I need to work out more. Second thing that went through my mind — you should NEVER ask anyone that question. Period. Even if you think they’re pregnant, still don’t ask! Why do viewers think it’s okay to judge us on everything. We don’t walk into your job and do that! Third thing that went through my mind — if only she knew our story and how much that comment just makes my head hang a little lower and my heart hurt a little bit. I WISH I was pregnant. I WISH I was gaining weight to give our baby a nice place to live for the next 9 months. I WISH our IVF hadn’t failed last month. So many wishes came to my mind from just three simple words in one simple question.

I didn’t post this for people to feel bad for me or tell me that I don’t look pregnant. I know I don’t. It’s not that at all. The truth is — over the past couple of days, I was finally feeling okay. I could feel my spirits up. I could feel the hope coming back into my heart and my soul. I know it’s still there. This is just a shadow that is trying to keep me from being okay with everything and I know that shadow is slowly starting to fade even hours later. I’m sure tomorrow it won’t even bother me and I’ll be back to normal ol’ Lauren.

Oy vey, just another day in TV news! 😉