Alex Cooper

And not only that, I would say, but like then the anxiety that is created, because again, this is a really small window.

And so every month you try and then you have to wait and see if it worked.

And if that test comes back negative, you feel like you're starting from zero again.

And it's almost starts to feel like Groundhog Day where you're like, you're waiting, you're waiting, you're waiting, you're waited, you're disappointed, right?

And for me, the importance of having a partner during this time who was supportive and loving and understanding, you guys, it was so essential.

Because anytime I felt down, Matt was there.

And he made me feel like, nope, this is us.

This isn't on you.

This is on me and you.

So if this is not working, this is something you and I are going through hand in hand together.

And...

Listen, men will never understand what we have to go through with our bodies and these psychological warfare and all of the emotions.

But I will say it does make it a hell of a lot easier when that person by your side is not making you feel like for a moment that it is just you.

It's all on you.

Even though...

let's be real it kind of is and again I know everyone's journey to getting pregnant looks so differently and so obviously again I just want to clarify today I am only talking about my personal experience and I do want to acknowledge all of the women who have tried to get pregnant who are still trying who are pregnant and it hasn't gone the way that they expected so

who maybe you are someone who's watching, you took a different path than you originally planned.

This is one of the most complicated and personal experiences you will ever go through.

And I have so much respect and compassion and admiration for everyone, no matter where they're at on their journey.

And to all the women who have also decided that motherhood isn't for them, I see you and I respect you because