By Emily Ginn, LMSW Grief is a normal emotional response to any perceived loss. Most people associate grief with the death of a friend, loved one, pet, or something similar. This relatively narrow view of grief, and what causes grief, does a disservice to those who are on a prolonged fertility journey that can be … Read more
Jordan’s journey Our story is one with ups, downs, hard truths, a hopeful twist, heartbreak, and one big blue-eyed miracle. After about a year of trying to conceive, I knew something wasn’t quite right. We were finally referred to a fertility clinic for initial testing to see why we weren’t getting pregnant on our own. … Read more
Missy’s journey I was terrified to freeze my eggs. It was never something I imagined I would ever do. In fact, for many years, I was adamant about not doing it, proclaiming confidently, “If I am meant to have children, then I will have them. I trust the universe!” My tune changed quickly when I … Read more
Maddie’s Journey The journey to our baby girl was a struggle, but we would do it again every time. The night I met my husband, he told me “the only way I am able to have kids is to go through in vitro fertilization (IVF).” I had no idea what was in store for us. … Read more
Our parenthood journey has been nothing short of incredible and exciting, but we’d be lying if we didn’t say it has also been a little overwhelming at times. As a lesbian couple who wanted to start a family, even initiating the process felt so daunting, as there seemed to be so many extra steps involved. … Read more
Morgan’s Journey Infertility. Such an unassuming word with so much power. I wish I could say this is going to be a happy, peppy story about infertility and in vitro fertilization (IVF), but unfortunately, those experiences were hard. Despite the pain, it was all worth it. This is my wife Morgan’s story. When my wife … Read more
Endometriosis is a medical condition that I knew all about growing up. It runs in our family—my aunt, grandma, and sister all suffer from it. Years before I even started my period, I knew about the pain and infertility that can come along with it. Many women say that it took years before they were … Read more
Tanner’s Journey To my daughter, I loved you even before you came to be in your Mom’s tummy. I dreamt of you and wondered what little soul would hopefully be coming into our lives. I imagined you and your beautiful personality lighting up our world. When I pictured the cheerful smile that you would get … Read more
By: Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh, Clinical Psychologist While many believe that fertility challenges are primarily a women’s issue, the truth is that men can also face fertility problems. Infertility is a condition that affects many couples who dream of starting a family, and about half of infertility cases are due to male factor infertility. The World … Read more
By Kate Potvin, Fertility Coach & Certified Holistic Health Coach The fertility journey can feel like one big, long waiting game. You wait for ovulation, you wait to feel signs or symptoms of early pregnancy, you wait for your expected period (or a positive pregnancy test), you wait for appointments at the doctor’s office or … Read more
By Jessica Joseph, RN, BSN, MHA While trying to conceive (TTC), it is natural to feel overwhelmed when things don’t go according to plan. You may not want to share your struggles with anyone for fear of being flooded with unwanted advice. At the same time, you may need help determining which resources to trust. … Read more
By Susan Hammerberg, Fertility Financial Expert People who are struggling with an infertility diagnosis often find themselves in a difficult financial situation: fertility treatments can be costly, and many struggle to find ways to fund their journey. Thankfully, there are several options available, beyond just health insurance coverage benefits, to help with the cost of … Read more
By Susan Hammerberg, Fertility Financial Expert Health insurance coverage for fertility care, medication, and treatment can vary greatly depending on the plan and its benefits package. It can be confusing to navigate the world of insurance coverage, especially when it comes to fertility. Insurance 101 The first step is to review your insurance benefits policy … Read more
Elise’s Journey Infertility is hard. If you had told me how our journey to starting a family would go 5 years ago, I would’ve thought it was a sick joke. Our experience was grueling, heartbreaking, depressing, and anxiety-inducing, and felt very hopeless at various points. I always say infertility is like a wildfire: every single … Read more
“I hope this does not happen to me,” is what I kept thinking after one of my friends told me about her challenging journey dealing with infertility. After she struggled to conceive and then disclosed her miscarriage to me, I was one of those friends who naively but still insensitively said, “I am so sorry … Read more