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Tiny Toes: A Couple's Journey Through Infertility, Prematurity, and Depression |  | Author: Kelly K Damron
Publisher: Twin Peas, LLC
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 396958
Media: Paperback
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0979374308
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9780979374302
ASIN: 0979374308
Publication Date: November 12, 2007
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Tiny Toes is a personal story of a couple struggling to create a family. The author tackles the effects of infertility, including how it almost destroyed her marriage. She illustrates the emotional trials of having a premature baby and how that, too, impacted her soul and her marriage.
She also demonstrates how she was able to overcome the depression that was keeping her from her own joy. The impact of infertility can extend to the soul of your very being. Watching your baby struggle to survive each day is not something any parent should have to endure. Yet, every day 1 in 9 babies are born too soon. Postpartum depression is being acknowledged as a disorder that occurs fairly frequently. Women who experience infertility and/or the premature birth of a child are more likely to encounter some form of depression than are women who have healthy pregnancies.
This story details the emotional trails of these complex life occurrences. In the end you'll see the transformation of the author and you will be moved by her journey.
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Honest and Valuable Insights May 28, 2009
P. M. Tsigdinos (California)
Kelly Damron does a great service by sharing the difficulties and tradeoffs that many couples face on their road to parenthood. Too often the hardships associated with fertility treatments are glossed over. The hard reality and dedication necessary to achieve a successful outcome cannot be overstated. Tiny Toes makes the point that when it comes to reproductive matters, it's not always a sure thing right out of the gate, and difficulties remain even after pregnancy is achieved. Kelly's honesty is refreshing and valuable.
"Tiny Toes" is as informed and informative as it is inspired and inspiring. April 4, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
There is a drive within the genetic code of human beings that can be as urgent as the need for food, water, or sleep. It is the urge to procreate. When Kelly Damron and her husband tried to have children in 2001 she had to deal with the problem of infertility. She was finally able to conceive only to have her twin daughters born prematurely in 2004. Then after their troubled birth, Kelly found herself experiencing postpartum depression. She went on to join the march of Dimes as an active volunteer in 2006 and became the co-chair of the Family Teams Committee for the March for Babies (formerly known as WalkAmerica). She was the Mission Family presenter for the March of Dimes WalkAmerica event on May 17, 2007, and has become involved with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, assisting in their Marketing and Events Committees. In "Tiny Toes: A Couple's Journey Through Infertility, Prematurity, And Depression" Kelly candidly records her personal story, drawing upon both her experience and subsequent hard-won expertise. Now the mother of two happy and healthy little girls, Kelly has written "Tiny Toes" for the benefit of the thousands of others who every year must deal with what she's had to cope with -- infertility and premature births, and sometimes a combination of both. Strongly recommended reading, especially for the one in eight couples encountering infertility and the 12.5% of women whose babies are born prematurely, "Tiny Toes" is as informed and informative as it is inspired and inspiring.
An Invaluable Resource for Individuals Struggling with Infertility/Prematurity February 28, 2008
Sarah B (Scottsdale, AZ)
As an individual who dealt with infertility in the past and currently works with couples struuggling with these issues in outpatient treatment, I found Tiny Toes by Kelly Damron to be an excellent resource to anyone facing infertilitry and/or prematurity. Not only does it provide informative technical information, but also honestly and directly addresses the emotional stuggles faced by couples going through this process. This book is an invaluable resource to those early in the process in identifying, preparing for and dealing with the many emotional issues. Those who have already gone through the process of infertility and/or prematurity will find this book to be normalizing and validating. Furthermore, this book is a wonderful resource for extended family and friends who want to learn about the physical and emotional struuggles in order to be understanding and supportive to their loved ones. I will continue to recommend this courageous and helpful book to anyone I encounter struggling with similar issues!
Have a daughter, friend, co-worker going through IVF or premature birth? Read this book! February 8, 2008
Mom of Two (Peoria, IL)
I have several friends in various stages of IVF and that have delivered premature children. Until this book, I didn't know the internal struggles, day to day struggles, and strength needed within a family. I now have a much better understanding. Read this book so you can be a better person to your child, your friend or co-worker going through this challenge.
A Must Read! February 6, 2008
Billie Jean Pew (Mesa, AZ, USA)
Kelly Damron's book Tiny Toes is a must read for everyone. We all know couples who struggle with infertility and the challenges surrounding this issue. Tiny Toes is very educational, entertaining and enlightening. The specific infertility terms, methods and process were amazing to learn about. Kelly shared in such a realistic way her personal journey through this difficult and learning process. Once you begin reading you won't want to put it down! Like me you'll think of dozens of others who can benefit by this excellent book!
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