Mary G Bruno

Blogs that will move you

  • Total Eclipse of the Infertile Heart: How IVF Denies the Gift

    Total Eclipse of the Infertile Heart: How IVF Denies the Gift

    I was probably 8 years old and preparing for an upcoming dance recital when my mom announced that she was going to the grocery store. For some strange reason that I don’t understand now that I’m an adult, I wanted to go. So I asked, and for whatever reason, the answer was “no, not this Read more

  • A New Name.

    A New Name.

    The ultimate Giver of life would continue to bloom new life into the world through me. I will always be limited by my human nature, but Christ within me cannot be contained. If death couldn’t hold Him back, how could my empty womb? Read more

  • Mainstream & NaProTechnology: What’s the Difference?

    Mainstream & NaProTechnology: What’s the Difference?

    Based on my own personal experience and other important information I’ve learned If you’ve hung around the world of fertility awareness long enough and have encountered someone who has experienced moderate to severe pain and/or infertility, or a range of other symptoms, you are probably familiar with this common question: “Have you tried NaProTechnology?” When Read more

  • Three Non-Faith Reasons Why We Never Considered Artificial Reproductive Technologies

    Three Non-Faith Reasons Why We Never Considered Artificial Reproductive Technologies

    There are many reasons why Chris and I have never considered IVF or IUI, or any kind of artificial reproductive technology (ART). Some are a direct reflection of our deeply rooted Catholic faith and our respect for human life from conception to natural death. But the truth is that we don’t need our religion to Read more

  • You Can’t Fake Fiat: Two Ways to Heal from Infertility

    You Can’t Fake Fiat: Two Ways to Heal from Infertility

    When I was in the 6th grade and recently dealing with some huge changes in my life, one very ugly week crept up on me. I suddenly began being haunted by disturbing thoughts that I couldn’t shake. I became incredibly stressed, lost my appetite, and was taken to various priests for spiritual direction as that Read more

  • To Be Seen: Visualizing the Invisible Pain of Hopeful Mothers

    To Be Seen: Visualizing the Invisible Pain of Hopeful Mothers

    We put a pool in our backyard not too long ago. It took a couple of years for our now 4 year old adopted daughter to learn how to swim, but she can finally hop into the water with no problem. One day the ripples of the waves caught her eye and she took particular Read more