Having a support network is so very important. When having a family or anything seriously major in your life you should be able to have a support
network to lean on. There are so many times in life we go through something major, maybe someone in the family gets sick, someone passes
away, someone gets married, or if someone is starting a family. All these events require people’s support.
We hear the saying “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” I believe it takes a village in a lot of things. But if you don’t want a “village” of people how about a team?
Baseball, basketball, hockey. Whatever team you dream of let’s get a play-by-play.
One- The Coach
This is the one person you will call NO matter what to help you out! Whether this be your partner, your mom or dad, your siblings, your best friend, cousin. Anyone who will drop everything and help you the best way they can.
Two- Team Players
These are the people who can support you at different times. When we do postpartum planning, we always state that parents should pick some people they can call when at a breaking point. Why not have that for when you are trying to conceive? Or what about when you are trying to get married (i.e. Your wedding party) What about when you are entering menopause?
Three- Cheerleaders
You need people to cheer you on, keep you positive when things feel tough. You need people to tell you its okay. People to talk, vent and just allow your emotions to be set free. Don’t be held tightly in a bun inside yourself. Let it all out with your cheerleaders.
Four- The Mascot
The Mascot has a very interesting role. You have something to distract you and keep you entertained and out of your head. You can be distracted with the Mascot and you need that in your support team as well. Someone to distract you from worrying about when the baby will come or when you’re not feeling well from menopause symptoms. You need to be distracted from certain things in life.
Five- The Team Doctor (Optional)
Normally the team has a doctor. – Or they don’t and that’s okay, we all have different people on our team. Someone to take care of you in these different times. With your fertility, with your menopause, or even your pregnancy you need a good doctor or midwife. Someone that you can trust and lean on. Do you have someone that you can trust to support you with your choices?
Whatever you decide to have on your team you need good support people to protect you, care for you and love you enough that they want not only what is best for you but to support you regardless of your choices
