Emma’s Journey
I have to pinch myself regularly. From a place of desperation and adversity came a wonderful opportunity to truly make a difference in this world, by helping others on their trying to conceive journeys. In December 2019 my husband Adam and I set up Your IVF abroad, a service that offers fertility clinic matching in…
Brooke’s Journey
Hi I’m Brooke and I’m infertile. Flashback nearly 5 years ago when I experienced my first miscarriage. My fiancé (now husband) and I purchased our first home and not long after I found out I was pregnant. I’m going to jump around a bit here just to give you a little more information about me.…
Lynsey’s Journey
Do I share how I feel, do I keep it to myself and try to always be brave and strong. The answer: it depends on the day and if I’m feeling strong enough to say something out loud. Saying something out loud to me is more scary than keeping everything to myself. Saying something out…
How Infertility Has Changed Me…
The deep desire to have a baby and all that comes with being unable to conceive naturally, once took over my entire life. The impact of infertility is so powerful that it can often change the purpose of who you are. It has the ability to alienate you from your family and friends by throwing…
You are enough
I have so many different emotions associated with this photo. A moment captured of my son Mason, coming up to me with a piece of toilet paper to apply on my tummy after he witnessed one my infamous GONAL-F Injections. I was quite weak throughout the IVF process, in the sense that I wasn’t able…
Through His Eyes… PPH
Today’s post is a little different… and written by a very special guest… my hubs – Vince. It only made sense that the next part in our journey that pertained to the delivery of Mason, should be through Vince’s eyes. As I mentioned in my previous post, shortly after my c-section I experienced PPH -…
When the rain stops…
Everyone has a story. I cannot begin to tell you the negative impact social media can have on one’s mental health. Whether it be scrolling through pictures of lavish vacations, nights out on the town with friends, or the pics of peaceful sleeping babies – they’re all one in the same. A snapshot – a…
#1in6
I would be lying if I told you that I would have imagined that the story of our relationship would face so many struggles – but I’d also be lying if I told you that I don’t appreciate my family a hell of a lot more because of it. I always feared the nightmare of…
Lucky #17
Taking a pause today in my journey and fast-forwarding 6 years to present day. This past weekend, in the midst of being isolated now for 4 weeks and counting, something really special happened. As I’ve mentioned before, my husband and I come from fairly large families… we have a total combined of 17 nieces and…
My one-and-only
As you may already be aware, my first IVF cycle was successful. The odds were against us and our chances were slim – but here I am witnessing my one-and-only double pink line @ 10DP5DT. I struggle finding the words to help explain how I felt in this moment. However, if I had to find…
Infertility and Trauma
The life of anyone living through infertility. Unless you are faced with the trauma that infertility brings, it’s not only hard to understand it from the outside, but extremely challenging to articulate from the inside. We all react to trauma in different ways, experiencing a wide range of physical and emotional reactions. There is no…
What are you waiting for?
Anyone suffering from infertility – know how tough these dreaded questions can be. For me, I experience a lot more of the secondary fertility questions like “when are you going to have more kids?” I try so hard to be mindful and understanding that it is not intentional and often a conversation starter, after all,…
Egg Retrieval Day
All the early morning monitoring appointments, daily stims, follicle counts, etc., all come down to this very moment. I remember laying in the hospital bed shaking with nerves as the nurse started to administer my IV. I had so many fears: What if there are no eggs? What if I already ovulated?What if something goes…
Introducing: infertility_is_
Sometimes it’s hard to think of the why and the why nots. Sometimes it’s hard not to be consumed with grief, longing and even envy. Some days are better than others. Some days I’m a warrior, other days I’m powerless. Infertility affects #1in6 couples, yet somehow society has taught us to keep this to ourselves. I have…
Grief
Grief is never simple. There are days when you are confident that you’re fine and that you’ve conquered your emotions. But the truth is… infertility will change you. Your grief doesn’t signify weakness nor does it suggest there’s something wrong with you. The reality is, you never truly get over the emotions that come with…
Stim Medication
This is what $4,000 worth of fertility meds looks like for one IVF cycle. Who would have thought all this went into my body? This picture was taken February 15, 2013. It was my first IVF cycle. I remember taking home all my meds and dumping them onto the ground. I remember sitting and sobbing…
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