The InfertiliTea Podcast

In this episode, we talk about struggling to keep your faith (whatever that may look like) when battling infertility. **Trigger Warning: We do discuss pregnancy a little towards the end of this episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream! Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I talk with my Insta-BFF, Elyse, who chose to become a single mother with the help of fertility treatments. Like most of us, she's been through the ringer but you'll be happy to know that it all paid off in the end. **Trigger Warning: We do discuss pregnancy a little bit in this episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream! Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I speak with a woman who prefers to remain anonymous, we'll call her Kate. She share's her story about being a Native American living in Alaska, suffering a miscarriage and a chemical pregnancy, and making peace with living child free. This is unlike any story we've shared on the podcast, so I truly hope you enjoy!  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream! Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we are discussing the history of endometriosis so we can try and figure out why some providers observe this disease as a major cause of infertility and some do not.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream! Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I am joined by the FABULOUS Blair Nelson of the Fab Fertility Podcast! This woman is an infertility warrior contributing positively to the community by sharing others' stories as well as her own.    ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream! Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss PTSD and coping with trauma associated with infertility. Content Cites: PTSD Inclusion Criteria https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd 1997 Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9746683 2012 Study https://www.livescience.com/22194-fertility-treatment-ptsd.html 5 Easy Coping Habits for PTSD https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319824.php ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I chat with the lovely Alexandra Slate, aka @rockabyemaybe on Instagram! We talk about what it's like to deal with anxiety associated with the rollercoaster that is infertility.   ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode I speak with the beautiful Arden Cartrette, founder of the Hello Warrior blog and infertility warrior! We talk about pregnancy after infertility and the joy and anxiety that comes with it. Please listen to this episode if you're OK with hearing about pregnancy or come back to it later when you're ready! How to find Arden: https://hello-warrior.com IG: @ardenmcartrette  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss hwo it feels to experience depression during infertility. WARNING 36:46, until the end, contains a couple F words! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we take a break from talking about how boring infertility can be and look to the happier times in life! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode I read a passage from A Book That Takes Its Time, An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness. See below for the link to purchase it for yourself on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761193774?pf_rd_p=183f5289-9dc0-416f-942e-e8f213ef368b&pf_rd_r=AAJ521DX6KATTSN6GE73 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream! Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we conclude our discussion of embryo transfers but talking about PGS and PGD testing, frozen and fresh embryo transfers, and is there really anything else that helps the success of a transfer?? References: PGS Testing Combi Matrix Invitae https://www.invitae.com/en/  PGD Testing https://www.geneticalliance.org.uk/information/service-and-testing/preimplantation-genetic-diagnosis-how-does-it-work/ Embryo Glue https://blog.vitrolife.com/togetheralltheway/why-hyaluronan-is-an-invaluable-molecule-for-embryo-implantation Embryo Glue meta analysis references 1. Urman et al. Effect of hyaluronan-enriched transfer medium on implantation and pregnancy rates after day 3 and day 5 embryo transfers: a prospective randomized study. Fertil Steril 90:3. 2008. 2. Bontekoe S et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Jul 7;(7):CD007421. 2010. 3. Hashimoto et al. EmbryoGlue® improves pregnancy and implantation rates: results from a meta-analysis on almost 10,000 embryo transfers. PP-009, Alpha 2014. 10th Biannual conference, Antalya, Turkey. 2014. 4. Bontekoe S et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Feb 25;2:CD007421. 2014. 5. Fluori C et al; The effect of EmbryoGlue on clinical outcome. P-179. Fertility 2017, Edinburgh, UK. 2017. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we talk about the old wives tales associated with embryo transfers. Do any of them actually make a difference? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this minisode, I talk about the ways to overcome the various struggles of infertility. I wanted to create an episode that would be good to go back to whenever you need a little pep talk! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we dive into the various fertility testing options. This episode will appeal to those who are new to the baby-making scene as well as the veteran infertile Myrtle!  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we talk about the difficulties of coping with infertility as a couple. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Us: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream!   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to season two! In this episode we talk about one of our favorite people, the late Dr. Braverman. We also explain reproductive immunology and talk about our experience with this field of medicine.  *Trigger Warning* To avoid pregnancy-related topic, skip 1:45-5:45! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles and seven losses before seeking out an expert in reproductive immunology to help solve the riddle that was our infertility. After an extensive panel of blood work, Dr. Braverman suspected I had endometriosis, which was confirmed by a laparoscopy in January of 2019. One month later, to our shock, we were pregnant naturally! We pray that our story brings you hope that someday you, too, will achieve your dream! Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we share 10 simple ways to take care of yourself during the ups and downs of fertility treatments.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this new series, we are investigating the major causes of infertility. In this episode, we wrap up things up by talking about some very common toxic chemicals that are used in every day products from makeup to food packaging.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this new series, we are investigating the major causes of infertility. In this episode, we talk about the many issues that can play a part in male factor infertility (MFI). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this new series, we are investigating the major causes of infertility. In this episode, I speak with my friend Suzanne who shares her experience with PCOS. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this new series, we are investigating the major causes of infertility. In this episode, I spoke with my infertility warrior friend, Kelsie, who shares her experience with miscarriage, infertility, and her diagnosis of Asherman Syndrome. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this new series, we are investigating the major causes of infertility. In this episode, I interview my friend Ashley who talks about her experience with infertility, diminished ovarian reserve, and genetic factors. **Warning: This podcast contains a few very faint baby cries in the distance and a happy ending. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this new series, we are investigating the major causes of infertility.  In this episode, we talk about unexplained infertility and how unsatisfying it really is to be given this label. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

**EDIT** This episode contains outdated information once believed to be true. Endometriosis is NOT uterine tissue that grows outside the uterus. It is caused by abnormal tissue similar to uterine tissue that grows outside of the uterus.   In this new series, we are investigating the major causes of infertility. In this episode, I interview my cousin who shares her experience coping with infertility and endometriosis while maintaining a positive outlook on life. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we talk a bunch of nonsense but then we wrap up our relationship talk by discussing changes in the workplace and at home. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In part one of this two-part episode, we talk a bunch of nonsense but then we talk about the delicate nature of relationships while trying to conceive. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

In this episode, we talk a bunch of nonsense but then we talk about all the things that people with infertility need.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ----------------------------------------------------------------  About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we talk a bunch of nonsense but then I reveal the results from my Instagram survey where I asked my followers "What's the worst thing someone has said to you about being infertile." The results are shocking. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we talk a bunch of nonsense but then we talk about our experience with ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and recurrent implantation failure with IVF. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we talk a bunch of nonsense but then we will introduce ourselves and tell the story of how we met and fell in love. The tragedy of our infertility is really intensified by the fact that our love story is a bit like a movie. But I guess you can't have it all, right?? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to our podcast! I hope that by talking about what we've been though, others who may be struggling with infertility know they are not alone. Whether you're interested in our journey or you're seeking information to begin your own, I hope this podcast is both informative and entertaining! If you are looking for infertility support or advice, visit www.theinfertilitea.com. IG: @operationbabybump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/operationbabybump  ---------------------------------------------------------------- About Me: I met my husband in 2009, we married in 2010, and we've been a couple of parental wannabes ever since. Years of trying to conceive have brought confusion, frustration, sadness, bitterness, and heartache. We've gone through multiple failed fertility treatments over the years, including an IUI and three rounds of IVF, multiple canceled cycles, seven losses, and still seem to be no closer to getting pregnant (and staying pregnant) than when we first started. Our only option now is to keep going and never give up on our dreams of becoming parents.   Music Credit: "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/