Chelsea’s Journey In 2020, I experienced a mother’s worst nightmare. Walking into an ultrasound appointment to check on my baby, only to find out our baby no longer had a heartbeat. That was the first time we had ever experienced a miscarriage, something we were so naive about and never thought would happen to us. … Read more
Cindy and Bomeilyn’s Journey We are Cindy and Bomeilyn. Two female best friends who fell in love and thereafter faced so many challenges, religious trauma and family conflicts, got married and are now expecting TRIPLETS! The first thing that crossed my mind when our relationship started was that I wanted a big family and many … Read more
By Melissa Gohkman, RN, BSN It is estimated that 1 in 5 people are impacted by infertility in their reproductive age, with many needing medical assistance to help achieve their dreams of growing their family. As many who have been through can agree, starting fertility treatments can be a challenging but hopeful journey. The path … Read more
By Takera Mitchell, RN, BSN The path to pregnancy can be quite magical. But for some who don’t get pregnant right away, the family planning and growing path can become stressful. For many, it can come as quite a shock to learn that there are only a couple of days each month when you may … Read more
By Connie Stark, RNC You’ve decided that you are ready to begin the journey to parenthood. This can be an exciting time, as you prepare and plan for pregnancy. When getting started in trying to conceive (TTC), one of the initial steps is scheduling a check-up appointment with your OB/GYN. An OB/GYN is a healthcare … Read more
Danielle’s Journey My spouse and I both have fertility issues. My wife is male to female transgender and we figured she may have trouble conceiving. Upon further testing, we then found out I also have low AMH. We eventually decided to use a sperm donor and did four intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles, all of which … Read more
By Jessica Joseph, RN, BSN, MHA If you’re trying to get pregnant and it’s taking longer than expected, you’re not alone. In fact, about 1 in 5 married couples experience infertility, which is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sex. Many individuals and couples go months—or even years—without clear … Read more
By Connie Stark, RNC Think of a fertility coach as your no-nonsense, science-backed, and emotionally supportive guide, helping you navigate the complex world of fertility with clarity and confidence. Just like a GPS directs you through unfamiliar roads, this type of coach helps you cut through the confusion, advocate for yourself, and provide unwavering support … Read more
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