Embracing the Present on Your Infertility Journey
Disclaimers:
This episode may contain sensitive topics related to miscarriage, infertility, and infant loss. If these subjects are triggering for you, please listen with care. While there may be conversations about medications or medical treatments, I am not a doctor, and I am not offering any medical advice. Please consult an actual doctor for your own medical care.
Ever since I started on this infertility journey, I’ve felt like I’m constantly yearning for the next chapter in my life: the chapter of pregnancy, of motherhood, or raising a family. But along the way, I’ve realized that my present is just as important as my future. For my own happiness, I’m trying my hardest to live in the now.
In this episode, I’m sharing an update on my most recent round of IUI and talking about the “what ifs” I’ve been struggling with. I’m talking about finding a balance between dreaming of the future and living in the present, and I’m also opening up about my fight to keep my hope alive throughout this journey.
What’s in this episode:
Sharing the results of my IUI [1:59]
Struggling with the “what ifs” after finding out I wasn’t pregnant [3:35]
Why I’m struggling to love life and live in the present [4:25]
How I’m trying to re-engage with my daily life and enjoy the here and now [7:05]
Where we’re at on our journey, and why we might be taking a break [8:13]
Holding onto my hope through waves of disappointment [9:59]
If you’re feeling alone on your own infertility journey, I invite you to tune in to this episode.
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