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[quote=Anonymous]Infertility can be one of the most devastating things in the world. I feel really bad for your friend. Although, you should not feel guilty and it's not your fault. There is really nothing you can do but to tell her gently and offer to be there for her. It's good to acknowledge the issue at hand and tell her you know that your pregnancy is hard for her. I struggled with infertility (but eventually had a baby girl!!!) and when my best friend got pregnant during my struggle, what upset me the most is that she told me she was pregnant, but not once did she bring up the elephant in the room -- that i had been struggling with infertility for over a year. I wish she had just been straightforward and said "I know you are struggling and I am really sorry and I know this is going to be hard for you, but I am pregnant." And don't gloat about the pregnancy or act overly excited around here. Make it more about HER. I know a lot of people will disagree with me and tell you to drop this friend, but I am telling you, infertility is devastating. If you have dreamed of a family your whole life and then can't have one, it can basically ruin you. So, as much of a b*tch you think she is being, please be nice to her. She has it rough.[/quote]

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