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
My dream was always to be a mom and have a big family. It was something Jordan and I spoke about on our first date, and within a year of being together, we had moved in and decided to start trying. Naively, we expected it to happen quickly. As the months rolled by, we began … Read more
By Basha Silver, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Finding out you’re pregnant when you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) is a momentous occasion! Seeing that positive test (or, for those struggling with fertility challenges, receiving a phone call from your fertility clinic) may cause you to feel a whole range of emotions all at once: joy, euphoria, … Read more
By Elizabeth King, Internationally Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, New Parent Educator Using donated eggs or sperm to get pregnant is more common than you may realize. About 12% of IVF cycles in the United States use donor eggs. The use of donor sperm is not tracked … Read more
By Abbe Feder, Fertility Coach Abbe Feder founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggles with infertility and pregnancy loss. These experiences were life-altering and when the dust settled, it quickly became evident that the only possible next step was supporting others as they navigate this turbulent terrain. We’ve all … Read more
In 2015, we started trying to grow our family. We had no idea it would be an 8-year-long rollercoaster. We tried for the year that’s recommended before seeking help, and when we finally did reach out, we were met with unprofessional medical providers who pushed us around for another year, saying, “You’re young, the problem … Read more
I experienced pregnancy while also being transgender. How did I get here? To the outside world, I was a pregnant “man.” When I was younger, before my gender realization, I never wanted to be a “mom.” The idea of carrying a child used to freak me out so much, I swore up and down that … Read more
It’s funny how things happen in life, and looking back on our journey, we can’t believe we can actually call ourselves parents. I (Mom) remember a dream I had many years ago, when most of our friends were having children and we were off traveling the world. I dreamt that I gave birth to a … Read more