1 YEAR OF TRYING TO CONCEIVE | things I wish I knew, IUI & IVF plans, TTC tips baby #1

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In honor of infertility awareness week I'm sharing my 12 months of TTC journey. This past year has taught me so much. Trying to conceive can be so overwhelming- so many ovulation tests, pregnancy tests, advice from others, lab-work, HSG, SIS, ultrasounds.... not to mention the worry & anxiety. Through testing I found out that I have the MTHFR mutation, resulting in improper absorption of folic acid. In this video I explain all of our fertility testing results & what the doctor prescribed for us. I hope this video lets you know that you are not alone... I trust that God will come through for us!
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[@cheyennemartin3212]

I’ve been trying for 9 months and my BIGGEST pet peeve is people telling me to relax and it’ll happen. OMG. It’s unhelpful and it’s like you’re just dismissing my concerns. I’m relaxed enough, but I want a baby and I’ve been trying. So YES, I think about it and can’t help it. Drives me insane.

[@MyaKennett]

@@iamme25yagowtf are u talking abt, even when ur trying for a baby ur not thinking abt babies during sex.

[@RachelVinn]

😂

[@jazzsart8480]

Omg exactly the way I feel! People don't understand that not everyone is lucky to just get pregnant by relaxing...

[@SkiraReed]

Same here. 9 months now of trying. It starts to affect the relationship because I can't get my mind off and I feel so incomplete and lacking. I feel like such a failure. I thought it would be so easy. I'm so sick of seeing pregnancy announcements and my husband wants me to just focus on being positive and using law of attraction. Attraction my ass! I'm depressed, frustrated and I'm making sure we have Sex almost every day the whole months, I'm so done.

[@dolly92di]

Well i have been on a roller coaster for two years, first 12months we were trying naturally and for sure it was a complete fail. My Gynecologist asked for my husband’s test results and they found out he had sudden Azoospermia (0 count) things became bad news for my husband he took hormone shoots for 6months and vitamins. 2 weeks ago he did a surgery TESE and they found beneficial tissues that might work for IVF only. For the time being we are being prepared for the IVF.. The only thing i want to tell you in this whole situation is that GOD who GIVES AND TAKES , do not ever loose hope.

[@Blue-kz3vf]

This video brings back so many sad memories. It took me 11 years to get pregnant. I tried naturally for years then with multiple doctors. We did 5 iui rounds (no ivf as we couldn’t afford them and insurance didn’t cover fertility treatments) I literally saw all my friends and family get pregnant time and time and time again. Its heartbreaking but eventually we gave up completely, adopted a dog and actually became really happy once the baby fever got out of my system. We planned on traveling the world and be happy on our own. 5 years after our last fertility try and crying my eyes out along with my heart, I was blessed and in shock to find out i was pregnant. I had my daughter in July 2021 🙏 If any woman out there thats struggling to concive reads this, please please know there is hope. God’s timing is perfect and it will happen when its meant to happen. Rember: God has bigger plans for you than you have for yourself.

[@cks7548]

I have a question. Why do women want to get pregnant? Pregnancy puts a lot of strain on a woman's body, and it has risks, and a pregnancy lasts 9 months. Also, childbirth is very painful. And also, raising children is very hard. Personally, I think being childfree would be a lot better than having children, but that's just my opinion.

[@melionaire]

@@cks7548because for those women, getting pregnant and having a child has more pros than the pain and risks of pregnancy

[@shaywise]

@@cks7548 I'm sure a lot of them would also wonder why women would want to be child-free. Different people have different desires.

[@micchin2012]

❤

[@Ab-gx1qp]

Comfort isn`t the ultimate goal in life, and just because something is difficult or occasionally uncomfortable, doesn`t mean it`s not worth doing. For me personally, I have 2 reasons for wanting kids: 1) I want to have kids with my husband, because of our love, I think it`s miraculous to get to experience something like that with the love of your life. And 2) I want to experience motherhood, to be able to bring a life to the world, and to support and nurture it, to help that child have a good life.

[@life.together.6750]

I just hit 2 years TTC this month. Thank you for being open and vulnerable. It’s comforting to know that I’m not alone and to reflect back on your positivity.

[@eviebombdiggity]

I had a daughter in 2016 (unplanned), got on the pill & was on it for about 5 years. Got off of it September 2020 to try to conceive, didn’t get pregnant until April 2022 & had my baby boy in December 2022. It took 19 months to get pregnant naturally! I had all the thoughts you had also even after already having a daughter. Trust in God, he knows what he’s doing❤️ sending all the baby sprinkles your way 💕

[@maddiebeeles9363]

One of my best friends was TTC for over a year and I know it was really hard for her and her husband. Coincidentally we ended up getting pregnant within a few weeks of each other last February. Throughout their whole journey I would only talk about it if she brought it up because I know it was really emotional for her and I would just let her say anything she wanted and tried not to pry deeper unless she wanted to go into more detail. For anyone reading this, if you’re not on a TTC journey and are close with someone who is, just be there to listen to them and let them say however much or little they want to tell you.

[@cathyries9181]

the "I will for sure will be pregnant by then" is such a thing! I'm doing my first IVF this week! fingers crossed that your journey will be successful :)

[@rebeccaz6450]

Thank you for being so open. There are many women struggling that need to hear this especially the prayer portion. I am praying for you.

[@helenahancocks8810]

Thank you being so open, and describing everything so eloquently. I'm on the same journey, so hearing yours made me feel less alone. Sending love and strength x

[@kathrync.144]

It is clear that this experience has provided you with growth, wisdom, and maturity. Wishing you and AJ the best ❤

[@elinew222]

So nice to see how much you’ve grown as a person throughout this journey!

[@kaitlinkamin8433]

I never comment on videos but I’ve been watching your journey and went through so many similar feelings as you! We tried for about 6-7 months and those were some of the most emotional months of my life. I can resonate with so many of the things you said in this video! It’s hard to go through but gave me so much perspective, empathy and understanding for others. Wishing you the best!!

[@burnett_farms]

THIS VIDEO, wowwww! My husband and I are coming up on 10 months of our TTC journey and it’s so hard. I am grateful for all of your advice in this video. So, thank you for that! You and your husband are in our prayers. ❤️❤️

[@oliviagracevlogs]

Thank you for being so authentic and vulnerable. Sending love and prayers your way.

[@Liz.E.]

Just wanted to pop in to say I’m rooting for you on this journey! It’s so brave to put yourself out there while still in the midst of the ttc journey. It took us 11 months to get pregnant with our first and that was after having a pcos diagnosis at month 9 and taking Clomid for 2 rounds to encourage stronger ovulation. Definitely agree with getting off of birth control sooner than when you want to officially start so you can regulate and see what your natural cycle is like. Sounds like you have a great doctor and plan in place.

[@MsInescruz]

Thank you for this video. I'm almost 27 and I'm in the second month of TTC and yes, I'm feeling what you felt in the first months... I'll keep your story in mind in order to be more accepting of what's to come.

[@ashleydericco]

Hi Rachel. I’m 22 and no where near my timeline of having kids. But I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make this video. It was very informative and down to earth. I think this video could help someone immensely in the present or in the future. Your videos are awesome. Keep being you!

[@vollineystudstill9356]

I love that your thought process is to be thankful God is trusting you with this journey. We’ve been TTC for over 7 years now and I still need reminders to release and surrender everything to Him. Praying God gives you the desires of your heart❤️

[@sabinamedina909]

It took me 4 years of trying before I got pregnant with my babygirl. I was tracking my ovulation on a app for about a year, then I just deleted it. I stopped trying too hard and I said lord if it’s in ur plans for me to have a child I will have a child if not then help me be okay with it. Girl, one year later bam! I got pregnant! This is just my story. I hope you will get pregnant asap. I’ve always heard the less you think about it the more likely you are to get pregnant. Sending baby dust your way 💜

[@fatimapatel8824]

Plz pray for my i m ttc from 3 year plz pray for me its heart breaking 😭

[@summernorman8456]

That's how I'm getting

[@janwarie]

I feel you. All the people that got pregnant around me, I felt so happy for them but I also felt sad at the same time. But now that our chance has come, I can finally appreciate all the hardships we have experienced. I am just grateful that we finally have our chance. I hope you also get your chance. It will be worth the wait. 🙏

[@rchhtt5210]

I hope you get pregnant soon! I was very surprised that it took a little over 12 months for us to get pregnant. I had to stop obsessing over it and it happened for us when I least expected it. I made a rule that I wouldn’t test until my period was 3 days late.

[@LilyRyab]

Hey, I know this journey all too well, 7.5 years and still in the depths of it.. Just wanted to send you love because this is so hard and takes such a huge toll. It helps to know that there are women out there in the same struggle so thank you for sharing because it can feel so isolating when no one around you is dealing with it. You are not alone and it will happen soon! I believe it will happen soon for us as well. God has a beautiful plan. After the storm, there is a rainbow❤️ although this has been a rollercoaster of grief and heartache for me, there has been so much growth and in a way I’m thankful for my experience because of the compassion and insight I’ve gained through it all. May God bless you and give you strength❤

[@Brenda_xo]

Sending you so much love and prayers during this journey. Thank you for being so vulnerable. ❤

[@curlyhairlove]

Thank you for sharing your journey Rachel! I’m very single and so far off from this phase of life myself haha but it’s still so helpful to hear your experience and I know it’ll bring others going through the same thing comfort!! Sending you and AJ so much love 💗

[@anuyadav6116]

hii, Rachel , I randomly cam across ur channel and i have been following u for almost a year now. honestly being just a 17 years old guy, i can't even imagine what this must be like for you but i just wanna say that be strong and u will be great mother and inspiration to ur kid cause mothers are strongest ppl out there. my best wishes and support to u an Aj

[@loredanab]

Praying for you Rachel 🙏🏻 we are also in our TTC journey and I loved this video ….it is like you read my mind 🥰 praying for you that God will guide you to do what is right

[@jasminviernes9379]

Thanks for your honesty. Especially with how you felt when your sister in law got pregnant. I relate; i was pregnant at the same time as 2 of my girlfriends and my daughter was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease but their babies were healthy. "What about me?" Was definitely something i asked myself often during that time. Super selfish of myself but so honest. Best of luck in your journey!

[@uditathapar6819]

hi rachel! i’m sure making this video and talking about this was extremely challenging for you, as someone who has watched your journey unfold. hoping for the best for you and aj!

[@vanessalovett96]

Sending all you future mommies love and light. I wish I could hug you all and pray for strength as you continue your journey TTC.

[@erinhurd22]

Been TTC just a little longer than you and you're taking all the words and thoughts and emotions out of my brain! My sister in law AND my sister both announced their pregnancies after I started trying and now have their newborns. Someone told me when they were pregnant that it gets easier after they have their babies but for me it was quite the opposite, it's heart breaking to have a continual reminder of the stages my baby "should" have been going through, and imagine how wonderful it would have been for them to grow up the exact same age as their cousins 💔 Also YES to the feeling of constantly hoping to be pregnant by certain future dates. It's exhausting. To the point that thinking about the future feels unnecessarily sad and stressful, in general. My heart is with anyone going through this too!

[@4lliemac]

Rachel! When you said “dont even pretend to tell me that” and then paused. Ma’am I felt that, but also I love how much were in that moment just then. Praying for you because i don’t know exactly how you feel but i know how it feels 🫶🏽 i’m with you sister. Also, when you were talking abiut God I could feel how much you have depended on Him theough this and I was teary eyed. Love your videos, thank you for using your platform for such amazing things. 💕

[@isabel2589]

Amazing video, Rachel! Thank you so much for touching all the topics around TTC. I'm also going through it (month 8 or 9, I think) and it's really hard. Also, I totally relate to hating the whole "Relax, it will come when you don't stress and don't think about it" 🙄 How can a woman who really really wants a baby, but can't, not stress? Anyway! I pray that both us get pregnant soon! Lots of hugs!

[@smickx96]

i haven't personally dealt with infertility but i follow some couples that are. i had no idea you were going through this. thank you for sharing your story & how to be a friend to someone who is going through this

[@moniqueschagen2663]

Thank you so much for sharing this! It is a very difficult thing to go through, and as I am nearing my 18th month, I feel your struggle. But there is indeed also the joy throughout this journey, which I sometimes forget. Thanks for reminding me. You worded it beautifully! God bless

[@sandratirado447]

I’m always so impressed with your heart and character. I pray God’s best for you and AJ.

[@KayRang]

You’re handling this way better than I did so kudos to you Rachel! We finally conceived right at the 12th month. but I had the opposite experience… stressful life events screwed up my cycles and I actually did have to change products/lower toxins along with several other changes. Just a different experience because it is necessary for some people to do dealing with infertility depending what the issue might be

[@gvantsadgebuadze5679]

Rachel you are handling all this really well! ❤ thanks for honesty and sharing

[@Cassssssssidy]

Just have to say I empathize with you SO much. It took my partner and I 2 years to conceive naturally! We were one month away from going to a fertility Doctor and we got pregnant that cycle! My baby girl was born September 2022. I wish I had found your videos when I was in the thick of it-- I really think these videos will help others going through the same situation so thank you for sharing your journey! I am so hopeful that you will conceive in the next year, but you're totally right that it is all God's timing -- what will be will be! Wishing you the best moving forward and thank you again for sharing your journey! ❤

[@muhsina_khan]

Hope you get blessed with the miracle of life soon, Rachel. You & AJ are going to be wonderful parents. Don't let these trying times discourage you. God has the perfect plan for everybody and your time will come when it is perfect for you. Keep trying your best, because that is all we humans can do! 💖

[@sweetsali18]

We are in year #6 after 3 failed transfers 🙄 but we had a one year break. I needed it mentally, physically and financially. Hopefully in summer we do the fourth transfer (we had 5 blastos from 1 ivf). I really hope that God will reward us someday for our patience❤️ Sending you so much love and baby dust ❤❤

[@michellebraddock6671]

Always keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! God is using you in such amazing ways, which is scary and uncomfortable but so amazing as well..🥰

[@deiapavaloi4954]

I've been diagnosed with low ovarian reserve at only 29 years old. Tried for a year and finally conceived via IVF...I also have an autoimmune disease and doctors think it had to do something with it. THANK YOU for bringing awareness to this issue 🙏. I'm praying God gives you an amazing gift, your first baby ❤ via science or naturally.

[@Scrimybingus]

I’m 24 and was struggling with conceiving when I discovered I have PCOS. Something that really helped me through the thick of it was listening to the song faith grows by Ben Potter. The lyric that he can move a garden anywhere really resonated with me and gave me hope and faith that God is over it all. After seeing a professional and getting help I was able to conceive my son! I’m praying for you and your journey and have faith that God will make good out of all this. ❤

[@SofiaAbrantes]

Thank you for being so honest, sending all the baby dust your way 💕

[@elleorton4338]

I am grateful this exists - I also see now looking at your more recent videos that you are pregnant!!! I’m so happy for you!!🎉❤🎉

[@523danielle]

Whatever happens, you are loved. Thank you for sharing. I know it's difficult, but thank you. Many blessings will come forward

[@523danielle]

Also, I'm half Korean and my mother used acupuncture and got pregnant within a month, and I'm a half western and half eastern medicine girly so I'm glad you're trying it!!

[@mantsebelekhoeli3715]

Rachel ❤ keep it up trusting God on this journey He is watching you He is with you ! God loves you dear i love you too, stay blessed

[@tinylocanena]

We been trying for 13 years it’s been a roller coaster. We have started acupuncture to see if that helps. I have only one fallopian tube (right). I have scar tissue due to abdominal surgeries. So praying and staying hopeful. They have told us to do IVF. Nothing is covered PA. We want to start naturally. I hope everything works out for you!!! Sending you prayers!!!

[@nijahlynch1589]

Wishing you and AJ the best of luck. 🙏🤞❤ I can't wait to see the "WE'RE HAVING A BABY" video! 🥹

[@KWilliams22]

I've used acupuncture in my healing journey and think its great. Dont expect miracles from it but just be really open to it...I've heard of it being great for fertility ❤ you'll get there girl 😊

[@margarethmondragon216]

Me and my husband went thru 5 years of TTC it was extremely painful and exhausting we recently got pregnant with twins in December god is good and amazing your prayers will be answered the wait is extremely hard but the outcome will be amazing. ❤

[@RJLPChirupadmini]

I pray for you !!!! I might not be able to support you because I'm a college student. I really hope you become a mother soon . You are already Vinny's mommy it's a start ✨

[@allisonraglin6875]

I’m not ttc, however i was having some major hormonal issues that were causing irregular cycles and terrible back acne. I started seeing an acupuncturist and OMG! Life changing….even just for overall wellness. I was back to a regular cycle the first month, my acne has gone away and i sleep sooooo good lol. I started in February. I was shocked at how detailed their approach is…they truly heal you from within. Praying for you!

[@RachelVinn]

I love this!!!!

[@nayeliduarte9748]

Hi, I’m new to you channel by stumbling into this video from my feed. We’ve been trying for 5 months now and I agree with you, the first 3 were hard. I thought it would be an easier process and first try we would get pregnant, but it hasn’t been the case. This has brought me hope and understanding that a lot more women go through this than we think. Thank you for sharing your journey, truly. I jumped ahead to your most recent video and even though I just “met” you, I’m truly happy for you. God bless 🤍

[@crazyleaf257]

Yes! Being Happy for others even when you don't have what they have. That is so true for so many aspects of life

[@anukunwar160]

This comment makes me cry. Only I know how it feel to act happy while seeing my sister's children

[@jennymagick_yt]

I have heard of acupuncture helping to conceive as well. Praying for you and AJ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@allthingshealthy2314]

Love that you’re open to trying acupuncture. Eastern medicine is really awesome so it’s worth a shot! Sending baby dust your way

[@dementiasuccesspath2239]

Yes! I was also at the year mark and on cycle 12 I started acupuncture and bam I got pregnant

[@Megmeg123]

I totally understand the jealous feelings! It took the better part of 9 years for my now husband to propose (fully committed…just wanted our life to be “perfect” before it happened…*sigh* lol), and every time someone announced their engagement I was so happy for them but SO down and jealous and…ugh.) Can’t believe it’s been a year! I was just going to comment “I thought it had only been since May-ish 2022” and then I looked at the calendar… 😶. Wishing you and AJ all the success in this journey! 💜

[@AmbitiousB]

Rachel thank you so much for making this video ❤! I have PCOS and it has been so difficult. Knowing I am not the only one going through this makes me feel not so alone in this journey. My boyfriend is 30 and I am 20. We have been trying for nearly a year to.

[@lorenacristina_]

Estou torcendo por você Rachel! Deus te abençoe ❤

[@HarryThomasPictures]

Honey I'm so sorry you've had a hard time trying to conceive, praying one day you become a mother when you do you will be a wonderful one and raise a miracle. Hugs❤!

[@anniereck501]

Girl I’m 27 and going through the same thing 😢 it’s the worst. Wishing you baby magic!!

[@samanthaa444]

I’m also 27 and trying 😢been wanting my first baby for awhile

[@Esther-Hirch]

I hope you get pregnant as soon as possible. My parents had hard times while they tried to conceive but now I’m 20 and writing you here. Even I have a 3 years old brother. He is a tube baby but I’m natural. Please stay hopeful. Mental health is more important than we all think. Hope this comment encourages you.

[@bernadetterivera-qh2xf]

Hello you will get pregnant OK and because God Is everything and believe it OK and giving you support OK and you will get pregnant natural 😊 OK it takes time believe it you will and blessings you guys going to be pregnant God is everything OK 👍

[@ReginaOC]

Wtf is a tube baby, I’m sure that not ok to say

[@Esther-Hirch]

@@ReginaOC Well, what did I have to say instead of tube baby?

[@ReginaOC]

@@Esther-Hirch just baby.

[@Esther-Hirch]

@@ReginaOC Why?

[@jennahamilton247]

OMG I am in shock how much I see myself in those videos. Definetely following your journey as I hope mine will happen soon.

[@ashleighgibson3960]

I was recently told both my tubes are blocked and I’ve been trying different things to help unblock them. I’m not actively trying to get pregnant but want kids when I meet the right person. I’m going to a specialist soon for a second opinion. I wanna get a head start on what I need to do early for when I’m ready! I really hope things turn around for you❤ best wishes my dear

[@amanda_rae91]

It took us 16 months (“unexplained infertility”) to conceive and it was our first medicated IUI that worked for us. I couldn’t believe it when I saw that positive test, you know… since you get used to seeing negative test after negative test. You are on the right path, being an advocate for your health!! I can’t wait to see when you get your positive!!! ❤

[@itsokhesjamaican]

Wishing you all the best from an IVF mom ❤

[@allysoncashion2268]

Month 10 here. I was starting to feel so much anxiety about the one year mark bc you hear it allllll the time (wait 12 months, it’s normal in 12 months, blah blah blah) I’m 27, I also thought “surely I will be the one to get pregnant the first try. No? Okay def in 3” So much of what you said was similar to our own journey. God is absolutely the author of life. The only one who can give life and the only one who is supposed to take it. Thank you so much for putting this video out. Pls know you are probably encouraging so many women. I subscribed and am excited to follow along as well now!

[@SkiraReed]

Geez same here. I had the same expectations because all those years you got scared of getting pregnant accidently like it would have been so easy. I'm on cycle 9 of trying right now and it just rips my heart out. Why the hell is it so difficult?! Shouldn't it be the easiest thing in the world?! The 'stupid' people manage to get it on the first try every time.

[@cynthiaquinteros933]

I go to IVF MD as well and see Dr. Bauer in Boca and Jupiter. Love them! Praying for you and AJ! ❤

[@kaylaoconnell4276]

It’s going to happen for you ❤️ sending love

[@ksan935]

We didn’t try but also didn’t prevent for 4 years and never got pregnant. I was starting to worry a lot and was getting soooo sad and we were going to see a doctor a few months later…. Well that next month I got pregnant. (I also went gluten sugar and dairy free) that was July 2021. I had my baby in April 2022. This time, it was my first cycle & time doing “the deed” postpartum that I got pregnant. (7 months postpartum) I definitely thought it would take another 3+ years, but god has his timing! (It never helps when people say that) but I’m proof it can take a while for an amazing outcome!! I have a 1 year old and I’m 24 weeks now. It’s a miracle truly! I pray you get your baby soon 🩷

[@alyking6099]

Thank you for this video. I’ve reached 6 months TTC. I appreciate all of the info and sharing your experiences! Good luck and prayers for you ❤

[@RachelVinn]

Best of luck!

[@zuzol735]

same here! I've reached 6 months TTC and I have been extremely emotional lately. Crying as I am typing this comment now. Wishing you all the best! Xxx

[@lukelem]

Hey.. best of luck to you. It took my wife and I 16 months for our first. Our second came in 3. God has a plan!

[@stephaniequintanar1529]

In our own TTC journey and this was so encouraging. Thank you for pointing us to Jesus in all of this. He is so good. ❤

[@MeraiahMcCoy]

I love your testimony. This has brought me so much faith. Continue to trust God and have faith.

[@jagrutisawant5205]

I'm praying for you rachel 💗

[@Kseniya.v]

Sending you lots of love and hope you get blessed with a baby!

[@ChrissyGutierrez]

Thank you for sharing your journey! My cousin and her husband (who is a pastor) TTC for about four years and had just started IVF when she ended up getting super sick. She was diagnosed with Diabetes and had to start a daily shot that would reduce her chances of getting pregnant to less than 10%. About two months after stopping everything to try they got pregnant. They call their daughter a miracle from God. She just turned 15

[@DIET01t5]

6 years here💪🙂 KEEP IT ON GIRLIES WE WILLGET IT✨️😻💋

[@jessssalemme]

love your honesty and vulnerability to share this all. My husband and I want to start "trying" towards the end of this year. I have it in my mind it'll take a year, he thinks itll take like 1-2 months haha. i have been on BC for like 13 years and just want to come off it, but we arent QUITE ready for a baby yet. Anyway, I feel like I will be in your shoes soon and appreciate hearing tips and your experience! wishing you the best of luck 💕

[@lauracapobianco4067]

I’ve had the same thoughts of wanting to try for a baby but not feeling like we were ready yet, and I have been on the pill for over 10 years as well. In the end I decided to quit the pill and we were using condoms until we figured out we were ready to try (which took us about another year more or less 😅). It’s been a journey!

[@jessssalemme]

@@lauracapobianco4067 yeah, that’s my thoughts as well

[@Yesad.]

Take care Rachel , God Bless U. !!

[@brandygrisham4462]

It is in Gods timing I know it’s hard. We had our son no problem at all, decided to try when he was 2. Nothing basically told couldn’t get pregnant again, was ok with that. 10 years later God blessed us w our daughter. They are spaced out w him starting college and her starting kindergarten. He is now 26 and she is 13. God knew when we needed her and knew how to bless us during that season in our life. You will get there but it is in GOD’s timing weather natural or any fertility journey u take. It will happen and I can’t wait to hear your good news

[@mariposa383]

I pray that you will conceive. I have full faith in it, I have been with my husband for 2 years and been together for 5 and they told him he couldn’t have any children and 3months ago we found out that we are pregnant and I have thank God and said I had faith and now his going to be a father of a baby girl.

[@zhouadwina918]

children are a gift from God and we cant decide when he will give us i think trusting God and relaxing is the best thing you can do in such a situation

[@lifeaslindsey6229]

also on our TTC journey after already having 1 healthy pregnancy and 2 losses after. praying for healthy babies for us

[@JessicaAlohan]

Thank you for sharing you thoughts and knowledge on fertility. Very helpful thanks!

[@RachelVinn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachelpollak3969]

This would be the 6-month cycle. I completely relate to everything you said. I praying so hard that this is the it, but part of me thinks the wait isn't over and only the beginning. Feels so good and hard to hear someone speak all the things I've thought and felt. I pray that everyone going through this gets their baby soon❤. Also, I'd say something that's helped is creating other things to look forward to outside of pregnancy. I started a community garden back in the early spring, and working out there has been just about the only thing that really really helps my mental health.

[@AlieRenee]

Ahhh rachel. I pray for you and Aj frequently and as your sister in Christ I am so proud of you. To say I see the Lord speaking and working through you is an understatement. What a powerful testimony! Thank you for remaining faithful. Love you! 🫶🏼

[@RachelVinn]

Thank you for your prayers!!!

[@teatalkwithsha6159]

When you said you start looking at life like will I be pregnant by then really spoke to me! It is just so hard to plan around a pregnancy that you aren't in yet.

[@melissachalmers6795]

Thank you so much for being so transparent about your journey. It is so encouraging and helpful for me as someone who is struggling with anxiety and PCOS. Have you noticed a change in your body/ mental health since you have began taking the high dose of folate? I am in the midst of figuring out my own vitamin deficiencies and am curious about your experience!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Rachel good morning happy Thursday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@nerissaribalde1323]

God will give it to you in the right time rach. Baby dust to you and Aj. Always watching from Philippines 🥰

[@BriL2021]

THANK YOU for this video! I was like “Y.E.S.” to every point you made! I took 18 months longer than planned to start trying due to crippling anxiety around pregnancy and childbirth. After getting the anxiety to a manageable level, I fully expected to get pregnant right away. Four months in with no positive test, and the emotional fallout is real. I get anxiety leading up to my period because “I might be pregnant”, then am devastated when my period comes because “I’m not pregnant”. How exhausting! I’m just now realizing that this may take longer than we thought, and to get “comfy” here for a while. God has brought me through difficult and confusing times before and I fully trust Him! But big hopes and dreams, coupled with anxiety, disappointment and fluctuating hormones make it a wild ride! Your video was balm to my 32 year old soul that I’m not the only one going by through this, that I can settle down, and still enjoy life with my husband through this new challenge. Thank you!! ❤

[@crazyleaf257]

I totally relate to regretting trying to prevent before but honestly my journey is defined by God and his will. I find that so many times in the past I complain and complain when I'm in the waiting but if I walk by faith I know that God is going to come through at exactly the right time everytime

[@kristismyk1930]

Can’t believe it’s been a year already. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, will be praying for you both. I encourage really looking into IVF before making your decision. Allie Beth Stuckey has some great videos on this.

[@Maria-Ashley]

Thank you for being honest.i instantly subscribed you ❤

[@MyTran-uu5rq]

I got pregnant in the 1st month of ttc and I was so excited. Between week 7-8 I had a Mc. The Dr didn't care about a check up so I got an infection 2 months later but didn't know until I was 3 weeks late. Got that taken care of and got pregnant the next month. Saw the electric pulses at 6 weeks and found out at 9 weeks that I lost it. My dr this time actually cared and made me do a check up. Few months later I had a chemical pregnancy. All those times were natural. Tried without talking to specialist again and after I believe almost 1 year I broke down and finally looking for a specialist. Keep getting blood test done. 1 specialist says I have hyperthyroidism another is saying it's not overactive at this point. Next couple months we are going to try and start IUI.

[@hayl97]

I like that you can still make jokes in this, "What am I supposed to do? Quit my job and become a monk? No!" wishing you both the best of luck and you're right, everything happens for a reason.

[@lexi6115]

24, not pregnant and don’t wanna be for a while but I fear every day I’ll struggle with this. I feel like it’s become so much more common, and I really respect people like you talking about this especially at our age when people think it’s like easy as pie to get pregnant. It’s not, and I pray for you and AJ that it happens soon!❤

[@kate-br3be]

Prayers for you and your husband!!🙏 i understand so much of what you are going thru... My husband and I have been actively TTC for about 6 months now. I was very nervous that we would be the ones to have a honeymoon baby or get pregnant accidentally very soon after we got married.... However that has not been the case.😢 I am just now able to have my period come without crying and being super sad... I also have the MTHFR mutation, along with celiac and nutrient deficiencies. So I know that I need to focus on my health and that is probably the reason why we haven't conceived yet. We both love children so much and pray that the Lord will bless us with children.

[@yellowbeachgirl]

I'm 25 going to be 26 in March and have been ttc since July 2023 after coming off bc pills. Love seeing a video from a younger person. Thank you!