Emma and her husband found themselves at a crossroads when deciding to proceed with IVF with their dual-factor infertility diagnosis. In the U.K., where they lived, specialists were hell-bent on Emma's BMI because of the NHS's guidelines. After losing over 80 lbs, her RE refused to proceed with IVF and told her she needed to lose more weight. It was clear to Emma and her husband that with the cost of IVF in the U.K. and the BMI restrictions, they would need an alternative method for becoming parents. It was then their story of IVF abroad began.  *Follow Emma here! Emma's FR ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Charlie Dice, an amazing individual who has triumphed over both infertility and the profound challenges of major depressive disorder. Charlie's story has been marked by resilience in the face of adversity, including enduring three heartbreaking miscarriages, navigating the emotionally taxing process of IUI, and undertaking the demanding path of one IVF cycle. As time passed, Charlie and her husband reached the decision that ultimately reshaped their lives—they chose to embrace a child-free existence after their arduous battle with infertility. Full Show Notes ..read more

Gleenobly and her husband have faced a challenging journey in their quest to start a family for over 13 years. Their path has been marked by significant obstacles, including Gleenobly's diagnoses of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, miscarriage, and even a brain tumor.  She states: We have tried everything under the sun except for IVF. We are still not yet parents, but we hope to be as soon as possible. Not only have we had to deal with the heartbreak of disappointment after disappointment after disappointment, but in the last three years, we also had surprise medical problems like knee surge ..read more

Lisa McCarty, a passionate writer and a tireless advocate for women's health and infertility, courageously opens up about her journey, which has been marked by multiple diagnoses, including post-amenorrhea and PCOS. Her story takes a heartbreaking turn as she grapples with secondary infertility, recurrent loss, and the challenging Asherman's Syndrome.    In this emotionally charged conversation, Lisa sheds light on the profound toll infertility has taken on her mental well-being. She candidly discusses the relentless battles with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression that have ..read more

Erica Ferraro, an ambitious pharmaceutical sales and marketing manager, never imagined she would be part of the 1 in 6 community. She shares her turbulent battle with endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, and needing donor eggs to conceive future children.  Follow Erica on Instagram here & her read blog! Full Show Notes Here: infertilityandmepodcast.com Support Our Show Sponsors: *Learn more about the Mosie Baby Kit and read some of the amazing stories from the Mosie Community.  *Use code INFERTILITYANDME for [15% off] your order at checkou ..read more

Jelissa opens up about the profound emotional toll she's endured on her journey through IVF, alongside the heartache of pregnancy loss. To cope, she immerses herself in a whirlwind of activities, all while battling the pervasive anxiety that creeps in as she prepares for new cycles of IVF. Her world is further rocked by her husband's startling diagnosis. Jelissa's relentless pursuit of parenthood spans over 7 years, during which she grapples with a blood disorder known as antiphospholipid syndrome. This condition triggers an autoimmune response, erroneously targeting vital blood proteins. Trag ..read more

Maiclaire became pregnant naturally, really quickly, but miscarried at nearly 12 weeks. She and her husband then started fertility treatments with IUI. She became pregnant through her second IUI (Intrauterine insemination) but sadly miscarried at 9 weeks. Maiclaire completed 5 rounds of IVF as well. In this episode, we also discuss egg donorship and epigenetics. "After the 2 miscarriages and the 2nd IVF cycle with no embryos, I was in a really low place and I was frustrated that no one talks about infertility and recurrent loss, so I wrote my book "Prequel to Parenthood: An Infertility Story ..read more

It's going down (D)C, (M)aryland, and (V)irginia Friends! Come hang with your girl in Annapolis, MD for a night of fun, socializing, and painting. This event is free and just for YOU, other community members, and I to finally meet in person in a fun atmosphere. Since this will be an intimate and PRIVATE party, tickets can only be snagged with this link: No More Silent Suffering Sip N Paint Spaces are VERY limited, see ya soon! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertility-and-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc ..read more

Tasha Van Howe, a wife, author, and repeated loss mom, shares her tumultuous battle with unexplained infertility that began two years after she and her high school sweetheart & husband married. Tasha goes into great detail about caring for her mom, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's & dementia while going through a complicated pregnancy, newborn loss, repeated grief, IVF, and an unbelievable adoption story to which she and Jeff are still fighting.  -You can purchase a copy of Tasha's book, Miss Me Always here & connect with her on Instagram! *It's going down (D ..read more

Let's face it, infertility and trying to conceive (TTC) can be incredibly costly! Oftentimes, people are forced to walk away to avoid draining their savings or fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy, and egg/sperm donorship aren't an option financially. From the moment of diagnosis to the extensive research and exploration of various family-building options, it feels like a significant financial burden with no end in sight.  Non profits mentioned: The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation Bundle of Joy Fund Cozy Warrior Resources: Episode mentioned w/Lauren Makler on AppleiTunes & ..read more