Stories from the Community
The following are an assortment of essays, creative writing, journal entries, poetry, and more from people in our shared community.
Interview with Priscilla: “When you decide enough is enough”
When one woman finally decided after IUI, IVF, years of trying and a pregnancy loss - enough was enough - and embraces a childless life.
Interview with Leanne: Her journey with Turners Syndrome
Leanne learned as early as 15 she would have trouble, but that doesn’t make things any easier.
Journey to my Stage 4 Endo Diagnosis
"I will continue to share my stories, among other’s stories, until this horrible disease is taken seriously and is getting the attention in the medical field it deserves."
When an OBGYN has a Loss
Rima, and OBGYN, shares her personal experiences with pregnancy loss and helps us see that we are not alone in our feelings of sadness - and that no matter how many times you have seen someone experience a loss, you could never understand that pain until your own.
Alice’s Ectopic Story
Alice shares her story with experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and a sudden surgery, and how she is still hopeful for her rainbow baby.
Finding the Right Therapist for You
Finding a therapist that is right for you & questions to ask in the consultation.
Interview with Aly: “Finding Comfort in Journaling”
Aly and her husband have been trying to conceive for a little over three years. After experiencing four pregnancy losses along their journey, Aly and her husband are getting ready to start IVF.
Interview with Janilyn: Hoping, Waiting, Praying
Sometimes we become closest to those helping us get through infertility! Janilyn Lee has developed a unique relationship with her fertility clinic, she even babysits for the nurses! You can hear more about Janilyn, her experiences, and her support system here.
Tips from my Acupuncturist
Included here are some of the additional tricks and tips provided by my Fertility Acupuncturist to improve fertility. These are unique to my needs, but may help you as well!
When the only goal becomes… to have a baby.
What it is really like when all other aspects of your life seem to fall apart or feel insignificant, as the only thing that matters anymore is having a baby…
Fertility Coach, Jen Robinson, helps us understand these feelings.
Meg’s Endometriosis & Induced Menopause at 23
Through years of pain due to endometriosis, Meg shares how she finally came to a diagnosis, pregnancy loss treatment using induced menopause, and finally two miracle babies.
Interview with “Childless, Not By Choice”
“SN” Created a page dedicated to “mothers with empty arms”.
Interview with Ashley: IVF and the military
A Navy Veteran and Air Force spouse, Ashley is going through IVF to prevent passing on a genetic condition to her second baby. You can hear about her journey here!
Interview with Syakirah: Don’t go through it alone
And interview with Syakirah, 37, who shares her experiences with a “chocolate cyst” and starting IVF.
My 4th and Final IVF
Nikita shares a brutally honest account of the pain that comes from multiple rounds of IVF, and how even after making the decision to adopt, there can still be real pain and loss felt.
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