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Hya everyone! I have a bit of a problem. I am meeting next week for a pub drink with a fairly close friend of mine (member of my in-law's family) who I know has been trying for a baby since Sept. 2003. Her & husband announced it back then, but since then, she has not fallen pregnant. On a couple of occasions, at the beginning, some of us would casually ask if she was, but soon we stopped asking. However, it is a little awkard when I see her, because I have 2 children, one of them still a baby. I have never been through difficulties to get pregnant. No for as long as her anyway. Can you help me and tell me what are the things I should say to cheer her up (of course that is, if the subject of conversation goes that way), and what are the things I should absolutely NOT say to her? I know that a lot of you know what it must be like to be in her shoes. I don't, and that why I would really appreciate your tips. Thanks

I'm terrible in that sort of situation. At the end of the day, there are plenty of options she has to help her get pregnant.

I've just recently been in a sort of similar situation...
One of my closest friends from college lost her 18 month old daughter Astrid to Meningitis in March and I was so worried about telling her/her finding out that I was pregnant.
She seemed ok with it, she's just hopeful that she might have another chance soon.

Maybe just try and reassure her as much as you can and maybe try not to mention your kids too much :

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I think that's the best thing to do really. There are obvious things not to say, and I have decided that it's best if I don't bring on the subject but let her do that. Then go with the flow and offer my support as you said. Should be OK. Thanks again