The Laurence A. Jacobs M.D. Blog

One of the greatest joys of being a fertility doctor is when a family has a successful pregnancy and birth. Even more wonderful is when I hear from them years later and find out more about how their life is going and any new developments.

Such was the case recently from a former patient who received my January newsletters with my blogs: Life Is Not a Dress Rehearsal ... The Time Is Now for Fertility Resolutions and 2012 and Beyond. I was very touched that this patient took the time to write such a wonderful email — it's things like this that remind me why I love what I do.

Here is what she wrote:

Even though the Mayan Calendar says otherwise, I really don't believe the world is going to end in 2012. If I'm right, that means it's time to get busy and take control of your life and your fertility in 2012.

As your fertility doctor, I will do all I can to help you have a successful pregnancy and birth, but you need to do your part. Empower yourself - take control. 

Here are some helpful suggestions and comments.  We can discuss your specific details face-to-face in the office, since I have many ideas, resources and programs that can help you.  

January is the time when the desire for making positive life-changes is in the air, and yet it often doesn't last long. It seems like men and women have good intentions, but they usually lose steam as they roll through the year. Research indicates that couples who make resolutions together are much more likely to adhere to them if one partner does. So keep helping each other!

Many of my patients feel absolutely miserable because of their infertility situation. So how can we change that? This article may seem a bit harsh to some, but I am being honest ... with tough love. I'm trying to help. To quote Dr. Phil: "You need to hear what you need to hear."