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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley/publisher in exchange of an honest review.
There was a whole bunch of new graphic novels uploaded to NG and this one stood out to me. Not because of personal reasons (no kids for me), but because I was curious about the IVF part, I know some bits and boops but most things I read are clinical, not personal. So I was curious to see how things would go for this couple. Would IVF be the solution for them?
The book starts with showing us the couple, how they met, and how they are trying for a kid. How things aren’t working. How things aren’t go right. How tension rises as they both want a kid. We see the start of examinations and tests. And then the process begins. Finding out more about what is going on. The start of IVF. The start of everything. My heart just broke for this couple, holy crap all the things they have to get through, all the things they learn, but I was also rooting for them, happy that through this way they may have a chance at getting a baby. Man, I was rooting for them so hard. Hoping. Praying.
We see how the process is going (with was both interesting and heartbreaking), see how the mental health is going down, see that finances are crashing, but thankfully both of them have friends and family who they can talk to (and of course they talk to each other). It wasn’t always easy to speak up but I was glad that they had people who supported them, who listened, and many also had their own stories. They definitely needed that support as the process continued and the disappointments piled up.
Though, I can only imagine the pain seeing your friends go through the same process and have luck. It must be a conflicted feeling as well. You are happy for them, but also angry and sad because you didn’t get lucky.
I definitely was feeling emotional while reading this.
There was a whole bunch of new graphic novels uploaded to NG and this one stood out to me. Not because of personal reasons (no kids for me), but because I was curious about the IVF part, I know some bits and boops but most things I read are clinical, not personal. So I was curious to see how things would go for this couple. Would IVF be the solution for them?
The book starts with showing us the couple, how they met, and how they are trying for a kid. How things aren’t working. How things aren’t go right. How tension rises as they both want a kid. We see the start of examinations and tests. And then the process begins. Finding out more about what is going on. The start of IVF. The start of everything. My heart just broke for this couple, holy crap all the things they have to get through, all the things they learn, but I was also rooting for them, happy that through this way they may have a chance at getting a baby. Man, I was rooting for them so hard. Hoping. Praying.
We see how the process is going (with was both interesting and heartbreaking), see how the mental health is going down, see that finances are crashing, but thankfully both of them have friends and family who they can talk to (and of course they talk to each other). It wasn’t always easy to speak up but I was glad that they had people who supported them, who listened, and many also had their own stories. They definitely needed that support as the process continued and the disappointments piled up.
Though, I can only imagine the pain seeing your friends go through the same process and have luck. It must be a conflicted feeling as well. You are happy for them, but also angry and sad because you didn’t get lucky.
I definitely was feeling emotional while reading this.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Two-Week Wait: an IVF story' by Luke C. Jackson and Kelly Jackson with illustration by Mara Wild is a graphic novel about a serious topic that affects 1 in 50 couples.
Conrad and Joanne meet at university and think they have plenty of time to get pregnant and have a child, until they try and realize there are difficulties. Then begins a difficult and costly journey. As they see others around them getting pregnant with ease, the self-doubt and negative feelings set in.
This is a fictionalized story, but has the ring of truth. The struggle this couple feels is real, and perhaps knowing that others feel the same would be helpful for friends and family struggling with the same thing. I like the art. It's got a subtle and subdued color palette that goes with the serious nature of the story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Scribe UK and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Conrad and Joanne meet at university and think they have plenty of time to get pregnant and have a child, until they try and realize there are difficulties. Then begins a difficult and costly journey. As they see others around them getting pregnant with ease, the self-doubt and negative feelings set in.
This is a fictionalized story, but has the ring of truth. The struggle this couple feels is real, and perhaps knowing that others feel the same would be helpful for friends and family struggling with the same thing. I like the art. It's got a subtle and subdued color palette that goes with the serious nature of the story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Scribe UK and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
kp_writ's review
3.5
quick read, pretty art. nothing too special but i'm sure it's impactful for those going thru it
corinnab's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't been thru IVF so I hope the representation is done right. I thought this was a good story.
dame_samara's review against another edition
4.0
This left me torn. Honestly doesn't entirely embody the way I felt when reading and completing this book. The reason I was left torn wasn't Luke or Kelly Jackson's story, but the reminder that this kind of financial strain isn't feasible for everyone, which leaves people both without the care they need, as well as leaving them without the kind of opportunities something like IVF can offer. While not something this book specifically touched on, it did spark me to think about it more in-depth.
Moving away from the tangential thoughts this book invoked.
I was honestly excited to read and support this book because I know that even today. Issues regarding women's health such as menstruation, miscarriages, and fertility problems are something that ends up being something that isn't really spoken about, so in turn, it can leave you feeling like you're alone with no one to reach out to.
This story is beautiful because it felt like someone sitting next to me telling their story. In full earnestness, no holds barred. Letting you know what their experience really and truly looked like and how it can affect every facet of a person's life.
The watercolor style and simplistic color choices honestly made the work pop in my mind; even after I stepped away, I found my mind returning to particular panels because the art there resonated with me so much.
Moving away from the tangential thoughts this book invoked.
I was honestly excited to read and support this book because I know that even today. Issues regarding women's health such as menstruation, miscarriages, and fertility problems are something that ends up being something that isn't really spoken about, so in turn, it can leave you feeling like you're alone with no one to reach out to.
This story is beautiful because it felt like someone sitting next to me telling their story. In full earnestness, no holds barred. Letting you know what their experience really and truly looked like and how it can affect every facet of a person's life.
The watercolor style and simplistic color choices honestly made the work pop in my mind; even after I stepped away, I found my mind returning to particular panels because the art there resonated with me so much.
bileducks's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Graphic novels are hard for me but I liked this one!
salam_'s review against another edition
4.0
What a stressful read, but very raw and honest. It truly depicted the journey and struggle of couple going through this kind of thing.
katieefox's review against another edition
4.0
I've heard from other women who have gone through the process of freezing eggs and going through IVF but this was definitely a very personal and vulnerable graphic novel to read as it shows both the individual emotional experience as well as their emotional experience as a couple and the journey they went through. It definitely was a quick version and very easy to get through. I honestly have more questions for the authors/people going through this journey about how they feel and how they have chosen certain options, but I think this book did a good job of succinctly going through their situation. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn more about IVF/infertility.