"Stories of..." Seminars
"Stories of..." Seminars offer a chance to network, socialize, ask questions of those who have been through infertility and/or adoption and provide additional emotional support.
Each meeting will cover a new topic with speakers sharing their personal stories.
Lifelong friendships start here!
All support meetings are free for up to 2 months. After that you will be asked to show your ongoing support of IAS by joining our organization. A full list of member benefits can be found on our web site under the 'Join' tab.
2012 Topics:
February 23, 2012: "Decision Points: Being Your Own Advocate"
April 26, 2012: "Adoption"
June 28, 2012: "Third Party Reproduction"
August 23, 2012: "Alternative Treatments"
October 25, 2012: "Adoption"
December 13, 2012: "How to Survive the Holidays"
Location:
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
3015 North Ballas Road, St. Louis MO 63131
Conference Room 6 (1st Floor)
Park on the West Side of Hospital (closest to I-270) in the garage. Enter through the Main Entrance of the Hospital. Go down the hall on the right past the main elevators. Then follow the hallway slightly off to the left (look for signs to "Conference Room 6").
Time:
7-9 PM
Previous Topics of 2011:
March 24, 2011: "Decision Points: A Fork in the Road"
May 23, 2011: "Third Party Reproduction"
July 28, 2011: "Adoption"
September 22, 2011: "Alternative Treatments"
November 16, 2011: "Helping Friends and Family Through the Holidays"
Previous Topics of 2010:
February 25: "Stories of Personal Journeys in Infertility and Adoption"
April 28: "Stories of Seeking Out Resources for Support and Information" - 7:30 PM
June 23: "Stories of Domestic Adoption"
September 22: "Stories of How to Survive Infertility and/or Adoption Without Killing Your Partner"
November 17: "Stories of How to Handle Family and Friends During the Holiday Season"
Previous Topics of 2009:
January 2009: "Stories of How to Survive Infertility Without Killing Your Partner"
Febuary 2009: "Stories of Adoption"
March 2009: "Stories of Regaining Control of Your Life While Dealing with Infertility or Adoption"
April 2009: "Stories of Third Party Reproduction"
May 2009: "Stories of Surviving a Loss in Infertility or Adoption"
June 2009: "Stories of Infertile Parents Wishing for Another Child"
July 2009: No Meeting – Summer Break
August 2009: "Stories of Getting Nowhere with Treatment. Should we continue or move on?"
September 2009: "Stories of How to Help Your Friends and Family Survive YOUR Infertility or Adoption Journey"
October 2009: "Stories of Alternative Treatments for Infertility"
November 2009: "Stories of How to Survive the Holiday Season"
Previous Topics of 2008:
January 2008: "Infertility in Your 30's and 40's"
February 2008: "International Adoption: Your Options"
March 2008: "Tips and Strategies on How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship During Infertility and Adoption"
April 2008: ""We're Not Done Yet! Stories of Infertile Parents Wishing for Another Child"
May 2008: "Stories of New Trends in Infertility Treatments (Acupuncture, Yoga, Massage, etc.)"
June 2008: "Stories of Successful Domestic Adoptions"
July 2008: No IAS Meetings
August 2008: "Stories of Surviving a Loss"
September 2008: "Stories of How to Help Your Friends and Family Survive YOUR Infertility or Adoption Journey"
October 2008: "Stories of How to Survive in a Fertile World During the Holiday Season"
November 2008: No Meeting
December 2008: No Meeting
Previous Topics of 2007:
February 2007: "Stories of How to Survive Infertility Without Killing Each Other."
March 2007: "Stories of Surviving a Loss in Infertility and Adoption."
April 2007: "Stories of Coping with Infertility in a Fertile World."
May 2007: "Stories of Alternative Treatments for Infertility."
June 2007: "Stories of Third Party Reproduction."
July 2007: "Stories of Finding Humor in Infertility."
August 2007: "Stories of IUI and IVF."
September 2007: "Stories of Success in Infertility and/or Adoption."
October 2007: "Untold Stories of Adoption."
November 2007: "Stories of Surviving Family During the Holiday Madness."
December 2007: No Meeting was held
Note that speakers and topics are subject to change