The B Word
Infertility and Other Conversations
The B Word is now an Award-Winning Book, winning in the category of Grief for the Firebird Book Awards.
Infertility is a terrible disease that so many people suffer from, which many do in silence.
My husband and I struggled with secondary infertility for years. We tried naturally for about 15 months and then started our process with reproductive help at RMA of New Jersey. We went through 2 failed rounds of Clomid, 2 failed ovulation induction injections, 2 failed IUIs, and then began the process of IVF. Luckily we were able to get 3 embryos from our retrieval, after only 6 eggs retrieved. We moved on to our first transfer, which sadly did not work. We did our second transfer right before Christmas of 2019 and received our miraculous news that we were pregnant! Unfortunately, our story was not smooth sailing after that, though.
While I was in the middle of my treatments, I realized that this book was what I was meant to do, no matter how my journey “ended.” I wanted to raise awareness of all that it entails, as I found that so many people knew nothing about it, including myself. So I wrote about every single aspect I could think of, as I went through it all - especially the emotional and physical toll it plays on your body.
I hope this book helps you in a time that may feel so lonely. I hope this book helps you understand what a loved one may be going through. And I hope this book helps bring infertility into open conversation, because this can’t be a secret anymore.
Read what people are saying about The B Word...
"An extremely raw glimpse into the reality of infertility. Thank you so much to simona who opened up about her experiences not only with secondary infertility, but pregnancy during the loss of her father to cancer, and pregnancy during the COVID lockdowns. I know her experiences are not unique, but they are extremely important to share. It helps those who haven’t experienced have empathy for those who are currently experiencing struggles with fertility. Simona includes guidance tips on how to have these tough conversations. Please read, it can help those who may be feeling alone in this world, feel supported!!!"
-Amazon Customer
"As a therapist and more importantly as a fertility warrior, I found “The B word” to not only be inspirational, funny, moving, but more importantly relatable. For any woman or couple going through fertility this book allows you to not only feel seen, it reminds you that you aren’t alone. Simona gives you an insiders glimpse into her journey and as you read it’s as if you are sitting with a girlfriend having a cup of coffee as you catch up on life. I highly recommend this book no matter which juncture you are at in your fertility journey."
- Amazon Customer
"If you are experiencing infertility or know someone who is, please take the time to read this book. It offers insight into the IVF process first hand through laughter, tears, and gives you perspective on what others may be going through. This book offers you a look at infertility through the eyes and voice of the writer. Simona Moss delivers an incredible relatable story about her journey to motherhood after experiencing secondary infertility. However, this book is more than just a journey of infertility. It's a journey of things that can occur in life and facing life's unknown challenges. Perfect for a summer read on the BEACH!!"
- Geoff
"You need this book! It is an eyeopening and extremely important read regardless of the stage of life you are in.
The way that the chapters are written makes you feel like you are living through the heartache and trials and tribulations alongside the author. She is raw, real, and honest as she discusses incredibly difficult topics such as infertility, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and Covid-19... and somehow she does this with a sense of humor! The resilience exhibited by the author is inspirational and it made me feel as if I, too, can overcome anything that comes my way.
You will not be able to put this book down!"
- EmAnt
"An extremely raw glimpse into the reality of infertility. Thank you so much to simona who opened up about her experiences not only with secondary infertility, but pregnancy during the loss of her father to cancer, and pregnancy during the COVID lockdowns. I know her experiences are not unique, but they are extremely important to share. It helps those who haven’t experienced have empathy for those who are currently experiencing struggles with fertility. Simona includes guidance tips on how to have these tough conversations. Please read, it can help those who may be feeling alone in this world, feel supported!!!"
-Amazon Customer
