When an Innocent Question Hurts

How fertility patients respond when asked about having kids.
Educate Them
Like many things in life, education is key. Tell them that 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility and their question, while innocent, could be hurtful to those who are trying to conceive but can't.
Laugh it Off
Nothing diffuses an awkward conversation like a good laugh. Try some zingers next time like "I've already got one!" and point to your partner. Or maybe, "We're just having too much fun trying!"
Shut. It. Down.
When you're over it, you're over it. If you want to guarantee they never ask again, tell them it's not their business, it's yours, and they should stop asking until they hear otherwise.
Be Coy
You can always answer without really answering, like saying when the time is right, it'll happen, or just saying thanks for asking and quickly changing the subject.

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