Because "just relax" isn't helping anyone.
Someone you love is going through one of the hardest things a person can go through. You can see it in their face when another pregnancy announcement pops up on Instagram. You can hear it in the pause before they say "we're fine." You want to show up for them, but you're terrified of saying the wrong thing.
I get it, because I lived the other side of it.
After two years of trying, multiple rounds of IUI, and ultimately IVF, I learned firsthand what support looks like when it's done right, and what it feels like when well-meaning words land all wrong.
This free guide will give you:
What to say (and exactly what not to say) from someone who has heard it all
Practical ways to show up that actually help, not just "let me know if you need anything"
How to navigate your own pregnancy announcement with grace if the roles overlap
A Quick Reference cheat sheet you can screenshot and keep on your phone for the hard conversations
Meet Meredith
I'm Meredith McKee Ruth, a Seattle photographer, mama of two, and someone who knows the infertility journey from the inside. After 19+ cycles, multiple rounds of IUI, and IVF, my husband and I welcomed our babies in 2021 and 2024. I created this guide because the right support can change everything, and most people just need someone to show them how.