{February 14, 2017}

Hans Christian Andersen once said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” We tend to agree with him.

Infertility sufferers often fall into one of two camps: those who suffer in silence and those who live through it out loud. No one option is better than the other, the pain remains the same.

And, so do the words left unspoken.

Often it’s the simplest words that are the hardest to say. “I feel broken.” “I’m alone.” “When will this end?” “Why me?”

When you can’t give your heart a voice, but you need it to be heard, what do you do? Research suggests turning up the volume. From pain management and stress reduction to mood elevation and relaxation, music has been found to have a profound impact on your health and well-being.

While the sweetest sounds won’t cure your infertility obstacles, perhaps this collection of songs compiled by staff at Fertility Specialists of Texas will provide something we all deserve — to feel good again.

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone — here’s to sharing it all without saying a word.

FST’s Music Speaks

This is a collection of personal favorites submitted by Dr. Rebecca Chilvers, reproductive endocrinologist; Sherita Oliphant, patient-care coordinator; Sarah Gilmore, senior embryologist; Laura Reyes, medical assistant; Jenni Frei, marketing coordinator; Ashley Gunnerson, billing manager; Vanessa McGee, third-party coordinator; Tessa Falk, marketing director; and Courtney Martinez, patient-care coordinator. Enjoy!

You’ve Got This: songs for inspiration

Move (Keep Walkin’) by TobyMac

I’m Every Woman by Whitney Houston

Break On Me by Keith Urban

Overcomer by Mandisa

Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey

The Climb by Miley Cyrus

I Won’t Let Go by Rascal Flatts

Tunnel by Third Day

Just Dance: songs that make you want to move

Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys

24K Magic by Bruno Mars

Footloose by Kenny Loggins

Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon

We Found Love by Rihanna, featuring Calvin Harris

Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake

Car-Karaoke: songs you just have to sing

Hold On by Wilson Philips

I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston

Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Me Too by Meghan Trainor

Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond

Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes

Love Stuff: because it’s Valentine’s Day

I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder

Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition

Have a Little Faith in Me by John Hiatt

Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

All the Same by Sick Puppies

Your Song by Elton John

Amazed by Lonestar

True Companion by Marc Cohn