Rebekah and Kyle Open Up about Coping with Infertility alongside Life’s Ups and Downs (Part 1)
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.
This episode also includes the sounds of Rebekah and Kyle’s baby in the background. If this is difficult for you, please listen with care.
Rebekah and Kyle embarked on their infertility journey in 2017, when it wasn’t nearly as common for people to open up about such a personal experience. And, at first, they didn’t. They kept all the emotions they were feeling to themselves, until Rebekah’s acupuncturist recommended that they share the experience with Kyle’s family, particularly his dying mother.
In today’s episode, Rebekah and Kyle share how alone they felt on their infertility journey, after an incorrect blood test led Rebekah to believe that she would never be able to get pregnant. A supportive team of doctors and acupuncturists saw them through, and opening up to their family brought them a message from Kyle’s mom on her deathbed that felt like a sign.
What’s in this episode:
How Kyle and Rebekah’s conception journey started [04:58]
How the results of a blood test left them feeling heartbroken and discouraged [10:26]
Why they didn’t tell anyone about their journey at first [14:08]
The overwhelming sadness Rebekah felt at the thought of never getting pregnant [16:45]
Rebekah’s experience with acupuncture [18:30]
Their positive experience at fertility clinics that left them feeling hopeful [21:08]
Their IUI experience [27:01]
Why her acupuncturist recommended they share their journey with Kyle’s family [37:55]
The story of Kyle’s mom’s passing, and the message she gave them [46:05]
If you’re feeling alone on your own infertility journey, I invite you to tune in to this episode.
Resources Mentioned
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
Matt and Doree’s Eggcellent Adventure
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