When are you going to have kids? I can’t count how many times we’ve gritted our teeth and casually responded to an innocent and well-meaning question like this. The truth is, we don’t know if we will ever be able to. Infertility has taken that certainty from us. Our journey to parents has ... Read More about Holly’s Infertility Journey
Marina’s IVF Story
HOW IT ALL BEGAN Looking back 14 years ago (I`m now 39)…I lost one fallopian tube. I didn't think much of it at the time, but a couple of years, later on, I just couldn`t get pregnant. Had several chemical pregnancies, which means I got a BFP (big fat positive), but just bled out a couple of days ... Read More about Marina’s IVF Story
London’s Journey of Balanced Translocation, PCOS, Hashimotos, and Surrogacy
My husband, Matt, and I have spent the last five years navigating several corners of infertility. After two IVF egg retrievals, seven transfers, five miscarriages, and help from a surrogate, we finally made it. After two years of trying on our own and doing multiple rounds of clomid, ... Read More about London’s Journey of Balanced Translocation, PCOS, Hashimotos, and Surrogacy
Ali Hynek’s Infertility Speech
My friend, Ali Hynek, gave this amazing speech at an event for infertility. I am so grateful that she was willing to share her IVF story with our community. Ali is the owner of Nena & Co. bags and mother to triplets Penelope, Ethan, & Alejandra plus baby Santiago. You can follow ... Read More about Ali Hynek’s Infertility Speech
Sara’s Journey of IVF, IUI, & Surrogacy
My name is Sara, and our story begins back in 2009 when I met my husband at a small college in Wisconsin. We hit it off right away. He was sweet and funny, and I was sold. Soon after, we got married, and in October of 2013, we started trying to conceive. I thought for sure we’d get pregnant right ... Read More about Sara’s Journey of IVF, IUI, & Surrogacy