Comments on: Our Fertility Journey So Far

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 22:51:39 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your story and the way you talk about motherhood, marriage, family, pregnancy and postpartum. So many things on the internet seem super sad or negative and yours is very real and very whole. I honestly don’t think I would be having a very healthy pregnancy if it wasn’t for you. Your workouts and overall verbiage about our bodies is so thorough, helpful, and genuinely wholesome. All of which are very rare to find today.
Praying for you and Brian!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 08 May 2021 11:05:15 +0000

I recognize so much of what you wrote in your post. Before conceiving our elder son we went through six consecutive losses but due to my age and us conceiving relatively easily my doctors only did a standard check up and basically told us to keep trying because chances of a succesful pregnancy were still larger than chances of miscarriage. I am happy to read you were given the options you have and hope you’ll have a healthy pregnancy and baby in the near future!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 05 May 2021 14:53:37 +0000

Thank you Katrina for being so open about this difficult time and long journey you’re going through. I can honestly relate so much to this story as I’ve gone through a missed miscarriage in January and honestly it came as the biggest shock…
Reading your post gave me hope and strength and allowed me to grieve a little longer and properly, as nowadays I rarely talk about this in front of others, as much as I’d like to open up sometimes.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

By: Muriel M

Muriel M — Wed, 05 May 2021 02:48:58 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing. I am going through the ivf process as well right now and I cannot tell you how much reading this warms my heart and makes me feel like I have someone to talk to. Well, I read what you’ve gone through and I feel like you’re a big sister telling me what to expect, that I’m not alone, that things will be ok and there is an ultimate plan and destiny for us all on our journey. I wish you all the best and baby dust for implantation and the rest of your ivf journey. What you put out into the world matters and touches so many in a positive way. Thank you <3

By: Caitlin Heisler

Caitlin Heisler — Tue, 04 May 2021 19:20:41 +0000

Thank you so much!!! Your bravery is inspiring. I myself have not gone through a loss, but I have many friends who have. I am grateful for your story, because it helps me better understand what it feels like and be a better support to those in my life who have suffered and struggled. Love and prayers to you, Brian and your embryos!

By: Jada

Jada — Tue, 04 May 2021 19:18:45 +0000

I too had to go this route, but to GOD be the praise and the glory. We had two cycles and have three beautiful babies, a 4-yo daughter and 10-mo old girl/boy twins 🙂 As an African-American woman infertility seems even more taboo, but it is so common. I talk about it a lot as we have been truly blessed. We MUST make this less of a taboo and embrace the blessings we are given. Lots of love to you and all of the listeners going through this journey! ~ Jada

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 04 May 2021 19:08:52 +0000

Thank you for sharing. I’m in a different spot. My sister found out she needed to get hysterectomy the day before I found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy was a very sensitive topic and having my baby girl (3 months) is still a sensitive topic and Covid with no visits doesn’t help. Reading your story helps me find words of love and hope for her. I know she has a tough physical and most important mental journey ahead of her, but I hope I can use your vulnerability to understand hers.

By: Karla

Karla — Tue, 04 May 2021 18:29:13 +0000

These words are so full of hope. I’m so sorry you’ve been struggling for so long, but your rainbow baby will be with you soon! I don’t know of such a loss, so I can’t truly empathize, but I also can’t imagine those feelings. I just know that your love and openness will help so many. Sending you all the magical baby dust and love.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 04 May 2021 17:55:30 +0000

After a chemical miscarriage as well, we skipped 2020 and started IUI this year. All rounds have failed so we are just about to start the IVF journey. Four years of infertility will really wear you down, and this update from you came right after our discussion with our doctor about IVF today. Perfect timing. I wish you well and hope that your next six weeks leading up to your embryo is relaxing and peaceful.