Although fairly common, secondary infertility is rarely spoken about. After one or more successful births, many families find themselves unable to conceive. Courageous Fort Bend couples share their stories of overcoming the stigma associated with this perplexing diagnosis.
Written by Meagan Clanahan | Select photography by Taryn Burnett
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) – Secondary Infertility infertility is a secret emotional and physical battle that millions of couples wage every year. It is the inability to get pregnant or maintain a pregnancy following the conception of other biological children. There can be numerous causes. “This is one of the most challenging problems that we face in our practice,” says Sugar Land ob/gyn, Dr. Lorelei Capocyan.
While discussions of primary infertility have become more commonplace, couples going through secondary infertility may feel more hesitant to speak out for fear of judgment. “We also have to be very compassionate with these women due to the psychological impact of the problem,” says Dr. Capocyan.
Jennifer and Jeff Dye had no trouble conceiving their son Andrew but suffered from secondary infertility before being blessed with their younger son, Thomas
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How one non-profit is bringing health and hope to thirsty people around the world.
Written by Susanna Donald | Select photography courtesy of Living Water International
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) - It all began in 1990, when a group of 36 people from Sugar Creek Baptist Church went on a mission trip to Mombasa, Kenya, and saw firsthand how desperately the people needed clean water.
The team tried to drill a well, but they were unsuccessful. A group of three men - Harry Westmoreland, Gary Evans, and Gary Loveless - returned to Kenya, but there was still no water. When it seemed the project was destined to fail, Westmoreland made one final attempt, this time equipping Kenyan nationals to drill. The water that erupted from that borehole signaled the birth of Living Water International.
Living Water International is a non-profit organization based in Stafford that works to bring clean water to poverty-stricken countries and share the message of Christ
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Cool down this summer with fresh, crisp salads from these Fort Bend restaurants.
Written by Tonya Ellis
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) – Nothing’s bett er for dinner on a hot, summer day than a cool, crisp salad. Fort Bend restaurants take salads beyond the ordinary lett uce and veggies and make them sensational. We found seven you will definitely want to try.
Add chicken to The Cheesecake Factory's fresh vegetable salad for a filling and well-balanced meal
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