PCOS often causes irregular periods and hormonal imbalances, while endometriosis can lead to painful periods and potential scarring. Both can make conception more challenging, but with the right approach, and supplements many women successfully overcome these hurdles.
Being asked when you're planning to have a baby can be uncomfortable, intrusive, and most times hurtful.
Remember, you don't owe anyone an explanation about your personal choices. It's okay to set boundaries and redirect the conversation if you feel uncomfortable.
It's important to respond truthfully and lovingly rather than just keeping quiet, as this approach maintains your integrity while also educating others about the sensitivity of the topic. By addressing the question with honesty and kindness, you can help foster understanding and potentially prevent similar uncomfortable situations in the future.
Here are some thoughtful ways to respond to the question: When will you be having a baby?
1. "That's a personal decision we're not discussing publicly."
2. "When the time is right, we'll know."
3. "I prefer to keep that private."
4. "That's a sensitive topic for us, do you mind if we chat about something else?"
5. "I'd rather not discuss my reproductive choices, but more than happy to chat about future travelling plans."
6. "We're still deciding what's best for us as a couple."
7. "That's between me and my partner."
8. " I am sure that you mean well, but it makes me uncomfortable to speak about something so private."
9. "We would have loved to be pregnant years ago, but it has not been easy for us, and it's not easy to talk about. Let's chat about something else."
Your reproductive choices are yours alone - own them with confidence and grace. It's okay to kindly remind others that some questions cross personal boundaries. Even if you have shared some of your reproductive choices and some parts of journey before, it's ok to decide that you now want to keep it private, or that you do not wish to discuss it in detail, or at all.
