Detour to Becoming Dad

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Life doesn't prepare couples for the long journey of overcoming infertility. There's no map, no guide, and no GPS to find your way down the long winding road when the cards are stacked against you. Join me as I share our journey in overcoming male factor infertility in my pursuit of becoming Dad.

Wes Matheny

  • Feb 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 9 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Detour to Becoming Dad

Let's play catch up...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 27:25


In this episode we play catch up on life's happenings since the last episode, from our gender reveal to the birth of baby Landon.

The Not-so Wonderful World of Waiting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 12:02


In this episode, I check in and provide an update on our pregnancy while sharing my thoughts on the "waiting game" of infertility and the added complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coping With An Infertility Diagnosis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 20:39


In this episode I discuss some tips and suggestions for coping with a male factor infertility (MFI) diagnosis.

How To Be Supportive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 44:44


In this episode, my wife joins back up with me to discuss being supportive to your partner throughout the journey in battling infertility. We also touch upon some tips we have in providing support as a friend or family member of someone battling infertility.

Selecting Our Donor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 27:01


In this episode I discuss our own personal experience with the donor selection process and share the latest update in our journey.

IUI vs. IVF

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 16:09


In this episode, I discuss the differences between IUI and IVF and why in our particular case IVF was the only option for our treatment.

A Challenging Detour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 25:43


In this episode, I discuss the most challenging decision for my wife and I thus far on our infertility journey.

Meet My Wife | Q&A Session

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 28:08


There are people in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself and make you feel as if nothing is impossible. On today's episode, I introduce you to the woman that has continually helped us stay motivated and on course in our difficult journey. Listen as she answers some tough questions as we discuss everything from her perspective on our diagnosis to feedback we've received in response to Episode 1.

The Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 19:12


Battling infertility is a whirlwind ride that can rattle you to your core. In this first episode I catch you up to speed on how my wife and I got to where we are today as we continue the fight to realize our dream of becoming parents.

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