As someone who has struggled for many years with infertility it was nice to have a collection of stories that made me feel like I was not alone. As a single (I used fertility treatments), non-Christian I found that some was hard to relate to but if I had the physical book and had been able to see the table of contents in advance I would have seen how Christian focused it would be. It was still helpful, just harder to relate with the married, Christian couple focus.

As someone currently dealing with infertility issues, this book cut straight to my soul. I had to take breaks and read it in spurts based off my mood and any news I had received lately, but it was therapeutic for me to read how many stories are similar to mine and to realize so many others out there are struggling, too. But, it helped keep things in perspective for me and helped me realize in one way or another, conventional or unconventional, I'll overcome this struggle too. I couldn't have read this book at a better time in my life and I'm so thankful to Netgalley for the ARC. I've already recommended it to several others and will continue to do so.

From start to finish, I enjoyed reading "Mothers in Waiting." It was just such a breath of fresh air. I am so thankful for this book and all that was spoken to me - as I took the time to read it. This was an easy read, and a book I just didn't want to put down. So, it was a quick read. And I would read it all over again!

The authors wrote a book that not only offers comfort to those of us that cannot have children, but it also let us know we are not alone and that there are other women that feel all of the pain and envy that we are experiencing.

A sensitive, thoughtful, brave, and spiritually honest exploration of infertility that features several personal stories of those who have walked this hard road. The book includes a wide variety of voices, so some readers will surely resonate with some more than others. This is a strength of the book, especially since people often use different language/hold different views when it comes to navigating painful experiences while grappling with God’s will,
the role of prayer, etc. Thankful for this collection.

As someone walking the valleys of infertility and pursuing domestic infant adoption, this book arrived at the PERFECT time. Mothers in Waiting is a compilation of 30 women's stories who have walked some sort of infertility or loss in building a family. From PCOS, endometriosis, secondary infertility, miscarriage, and adoption, this book is for any woman who longs for their completed family on God's timing.

Infertility is lonely. There's way more material and support now then there used to be, but it's still a really lonely road to be on. This book is the best resource for women on this path. So often, I whispered "me too," as one of the many contributors poured out their hearts. This is a rare feeling for many women walking this path, and this is truly something I want to press into the hands of every one of my "TTC" friends.

This compilation is deeply rooted in scripture and I found myself highlighting my bible with new verses to pray over this journey. What was impressed upon me time and time again is that this journey is not my own. It's God's. He wants our grief, our frustrations, our joy and we have to give it to him.

This was such a healing book. It was nice to read the stories of so many other women who felt with infertility and were also trying to trust God through it. The book gave me hope and peace as I felt the same pains and struggles but also saw the joys on the other side.

Overall, the stories compiled in this book are interesting and span a wide range of challenges and solutions. I see this book being encouraging for anyone struggling with fertility. There is a heavy Christian emphasis throughout the book that I had not anticipated, and would have changed my interest in initially picking up this book. While I understand these women drew on their faith for strength, it doesn’t represent women who don’t share the Christian faith but still struggle with the same issues in building their families.

Mothers in Waiting tackles a topic that isn't often discussed in churches. Of course, there are the whispers and apologetic nods when a couple has issues conceiving but nobody really discusses the actual story. It was incredible and humbling to read these ladies' stories. I feel like this should be read in every church to get the topic noted.

If someone is looking for some encouragement during their infertility battle, this book provides that. It was 30 heartbreaking yet hopeful stories of couples struggling to conceive and all the emotions that you go through in that situation. This book would also benefit those who want to better understand what it is like going through the infertility battle.

Thank you to the publishers for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am happy to recommend this book.

I do not make it a practice of telling my close circle of friends about books they should read, yet I made an exception for this book. Mothers In Waiting is a book everyone should read. From a mom with six living children, most people would never dream that I could have added my stories to those in the book, and the conversations that we have reflect that. My best friends have struggled with infertility, miscarriages, & still births. This book offers a glimpse of what they have gone through, while also clearly showing how the ladies in this book dealt with the unexpected journeys that they traveled on. Pastors, Moms groups, teenagers, this book can be eye opening and encouraging to anyone.

From the moment you cradled your first baby doll, you imagined yourself a mom. Now here you are, a member of the club no one wants to join—the ten percent of women who struggle to fulfill their motherhood dreams because of infertility.

Meghann has compiled 30 hope-filled stories of women who received the same diagnosis and experienced the heartache she did, along with women whose journeys through everything from infertility and miscarriage to adoption and miracle births will buoy your faith.
Your story may not look the same, or have the same ending, but you don’t have to suffer alone. You are surrounded by a club of Mothers in Waiting—women willing to come alongside you to offer comfort and peace as you wait.

Being a mom to an angel, this was a book that I absolutely needed. As much as I wish these women didn't have to tell their stories, I'm glad they did. It was helpful to read stories about other women who have gone through what I have.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #MothersInWaiting
Pub Date: 05 Feb 2019

Sweet but heartbreaking book about struggling to have a child. My heart broke for these women and the stories.

Lovely book.


Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.