My Second IVF Transfer, a Positive Pregnancy Test, and Managing the Waves of Emotions
In today’s episode, I’m sharing about my positive pregnancy test, how I’ve dealt with the emotions that come up, and what’s next for the podcast.
Marisa and Christopher Discuss the Painful Experience of Losing Their Son and Feeling Mistreated by Medical Professionals Pt. 2
In today’s episode, Christopher and Marisa share how they decided to look into adoption, how they’ve leaned on each other for support, and why they are now taking a pause with adoption.
Marisa and Christopher Discuss the Painful Experience of Losing Their Son and Feeling Mistreated by Medical Professionals Pt. 1
In today’s episode, Christopher and Marisa reflect on the traumatic and heartbreaking experience of losing their son while feeling ignored and disregarded by their medical professionals.
Gabrielle Opens Up about Her Experience with Infertility
In today’s episode, Gabrielle talks about her experience with infertility, how difficult it was to share what she was going through, and how healing and impactful it is when you do open up to others.
Norah Shares Her Experience with Miscarriage After Two Healthy Pregancies
In today’s episode, my friend Norah is sharing about what it’s like to have a miscarriage after two healthy pregnancies, and what it’s like to have another baby after a miscarriage. She’s opening up about how she handled her mental state and how hard it was to reach out to others experiencing their own trauma.
Disappointing IVF Results, the Difficulties of Missing Out, and the Importance of Community
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the results of our embryo testing, how I’m feeling, and what decisions come next for us in this process.
Poppy’s Five Year Infertility Journey and How She Finally Got Pregnant Using Donor Eggs
In today’s episode, Poppy shares the story of her five year infertility journey. She opens up about the financial difficulties associated with fertility treatments, how she made it through three miscarriages, and the joy she felt in finally being able to conceive after three donor egg transfers.
Becky’s Struggle with Unexplained Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy After Loss (Part 2)
In today’s episode, Becky is sharing her IVF experience, what it felt like being pregnant after her miscarriage , and why she talked to a psychiatrist after giving birth to her baby girl. Throughout this entire experience, perhaps some of the most valuable advice she received is to talk about it.
Becky’s Struggle with Unexplained Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy After Loss (Part 1)
In today’s episode, I talk to Becky about her unexplained infertility issues and her first pregnancy, which unfortunately ended in a miscarriage. She shares her experience attending appointments alone during COVID and coming to terms with the reality of her infertility.
Navigating the Emotional Ups and Downs of our Infertility Journey
In today’s episode, I’m sharing why we decided to do another retrieval round, the results of our second PGT test, and how I’m feeling going into the transfer round.
Processing Our PGT Results and Contemplating Our Next Steps
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the results of our PGT embryo testing, how I’m feeling, and what decisions come next for us in this process.
How Caroline Found Healing After a Traumatic Miscarriage
Today, I talk to Caroline about the miscarriage of her third child, the medical trauma she experienced because of it, and how she found life-changing healing through therapy.
Starting IVF: The Next Step On Our Infertility Journey
On a journey this difficult and fraught with grief and sadness, it’s hard to get excited about taking the next step but it does feel good to be trying something new.
Losing Ecko: Emily Bravely Shares Her Experience with Infant Loss (Part 2)
Today’s episode is part two of a two part conversation I had with my brave friend Emily who lost her son Ecko just days after he was born. Her strength and vulnerability are unparalleled and I am so grateful that she was able and willing to share her raw emotions with me and the Piece of My Heart community.
Losing Ecko: Emily Bravely Shares Her Experience with Infant Loss (Part 1)
Today’s episode is part one of a two part conversation I had with my brave friend Emily who lost her son Ecko just days after he was born. Her strength and vulnerability are unparalleled and I am so grateful that she was able and willing to share her raw emotions with me and the Piece of My Heart community.
Michelle’s Story of Multiple Miscarriages, Infertility, and Pregnancy After Loss
Infertility involves a lot of waiting–waiting for your next cycle, waiting for your results, etc. That waiting is punctuated by periods of grief and celebration, but more often than not it just feels neverending. So how do you keep going when you feel like you’re stuck in limbo?
Rebekah and Kyle Open Up about Coping with Infertility alongside Life’s Ups and Downs (Part 2)
The IVF process isn’t linear. It’s a cycle of trying, having tough conversations, taking breaks, and trying again. When the going gets tough (and let’s face it, it’s always tough), it’s important to lean on your partner and your community.
Rebekah and Kyle Open Up about Coping with Infertility alongside Life’s Ups and Downs (Part 1)
Rebekah and Kyle’s infertility journey happened at a time when people weren’t really opening up about this sort of thing. Today, they share how they navigated the process alongside the ups and downs of life.
My Miscarriage Story
In the months following my miscarriage, I couldn’t help but try to hold on to every memory. Today, I’m sharing those memories with you in the hopes that it will help even one person feel less alone.
Katelyn’s Unexplained Infertility and Her Honest Frustrations with the IUI/IVF Process (Part 2)
In today’s episode, Katelyn shares her experience with the egg transfer process as well as how she’s feeling about being pregnant and resources that have really helped her during this difficult yet hopeful time.