Birth Quote by Zoë Brigley (Thompson
““So many women come to me saying, “I have lost too, and this one, and this one”. So many embryos retreat to flesh: the live cell of the mother. Don’t tell me that it will happen for me, when the only sure thing is a miracle: the sperm nuzzling in its nest and the egg that opens, explodes.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Poetry reading, The Poetry Society, 2022
The speaker laments repeated loss of embryos, emphasizing the fragile, miraculous nature of conception and the difficulty of predicting outcomes.
In simple terms: Losing embryos feels hopeless; conception is a fragile miracle.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and seek support.
Themes
loss
hope
miracle
fertility
uncertainty
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
personal
emotional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counselling sessions
- fertility clinics
- support groups
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
reproductive biology
miracle
grief
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with repeated loss?
- What role does hope play in fertility journeys?
A Different Perspective
Medical interventions cannot guarantee success; emotional toll remains.
