Listen in as True IVF Story shares her unbelievable seven-year fertility journey. Through her challenging journey she gives voice to the real life struggles of trying to conceive.
But it’s not just her story that's important for listeners, It’s her wisdom that she has learned along the way. True IVF Story stresses the importance of self-advocacy and proper research for those navigating the fertility landscape. After multiple failed IVF cycles, chemical pregnancies and a dangerous ectopic pregnancy, Lea’s guest discusses the mental and emotional toll of infertility and ways to cope with it. The conversation dives into the often unspoken areas of infertility like effects on relationships, navigating healthcare systems and dealing with grief and loss.
00:36 Discovering True IVF Story: A Journey of Resilience
03:47 Getting to Know True IVF Story: Icebreaker Questions
06:23 The Start of True IVF Story's Infertility Journey
10:06 The Emotional Rollercoaster of IVF Cycles
18:06 The Heartbreak of Unsuccessful Embryo Transfers
26:17 The Realization of a Mistake in the Transfer Process
27:51 The Burden of Double Checking in Medical Procedures
32:15 The Fear of Not Having a Child
35:56 The Painful Experience of Miscarriage
37:22 The Shock of Discovering a Second Pregnancy
44:02 The Emotional Toll of Infertility and the Importance of Support
50:44 The Decision to Consider Other Options
52:32 The Impact of Infertility on Life and Relationships
57:06 The Importance of Advocacy and Self-Care in the Infertility Journey
58:09 The Hope for the Future and the Power of Community
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