OUR FERTILITY JOURNEY PT. 2 | FIRST ROUND OF IVF

[@andraoprean8451]

even with all the struggle, you are so lucky you found your soulmate

[@ashbrooke]

Yes, I am! Thank you for this reminder ❤️

[@merih-ag]

I went through ivf at the age of 39 after. We tried it 3 times and then we decided to stop the treatment because it was too hard for my body. So we searched for other alternatives. Surrogacy was forbidden in Germany at that time so we decided to adopt a child. It was the best decision we ever made. My son was 1day old when he came to us and now he is 9 years old. We are so thankful and happy. You are still young it will work and if not there are a lot of alternatives.

[@emilyc8918]

Hello there! I went through ivf after finding out I had stage 4 endo and struggling to get pregnant for a couple years. I was very young and it was quite traumatic to go through our fertility journey but I am so thankful that fertility treatments and procedures exist! I have two children now and one frozen embryo left if we choose to have another little one 💜

[@arthurmarshall8200]

go for it ...two aint going to cut it

[@daisiesandpandas1218]

​@@arthurmarshall8200 💀

[@Bibirallie]

You can just see how Ryan wants this, I really hope it happens for you guys.

[@jenniferhughes203]

We had the same number as you. Had one great embryo, I felt the exact same disappointment you went through. He is now nearly 2! Just wanted to let you know you are not alone. Sending lots of love and hope

[@whitneyestrella5135]

Omg tearing up at the part where u are coming out of anesthesia… you are such a trooper and your positive attitude is so inspiring ❤️❤️

[@melissadacosta5617]

Wishing you the best of luck! I was lucky enough to work for a hospital where employees have our IVF procedures 100 percent free. I only had to pay the coinsurance for the drugs which was around 3,500$. I did one round and got 24 embryos but in the end only 1 made it to genetic testing. I was devastated. Now I have a 3 year old beautiful son! It just takes one good embryo sometimes!

[@zulaica1]

You are so brave and thank you so much for sharing your journey. It’s helping a lot of people and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you get all the embryos you want this round and everything works out for you guys. It will!! :)

[@josefinea4765]

Hearing the cost of IVF in the USA I’m so grateful that you can get 2 or 3 for free in Sweden. I had no idea of the money going in to it! Really hoping this works out for you 💕

[@kafilahola6281]

Praying for you guys man. I really hope God blesses you with at least one child. Stay positive and hopeful, your journey as parents will happen.

[@ashbrooke]

Thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@soniaduda]

What you said is so true. It gets easier once you accept the journey you're on. I'm rooting for you.

[@Mimismyth]

All the best to the both of you on this IVF journey! thank you for sharing this and being so open.

[@viktoriyamoreva7043]

Hey guys thank you so much for sharing! I’m in the same situation being 33 with extremely low AMH. You absolutely right-learning this information about yourself is very devastating and yes you go thru stages: broken heart crying, accepting, setting up positivity and being grateful for the support. Universe has her own plan for each one of us, so just stay cool and positive. Happy to see all these beautiful comments and support here (and I feel sorry for haters with mean comments because they should be soooo miserable to say bad things in this super private and sensitive topic, but I guess haters gonna hate regardless 🤷🏼‍♀️) Keep going!

[@elizabethsmith6298]

Wishing the absolute best for you two! You are so deserving and I know this is a struggle but you are amazing for being so positive with it all! ❤️

[@Poshgirl26]

Hi Im so happy for you, in Spain it's free but its true that it takes about a year, and the private clinics are about 5000euros. Good luck!

[@tamarajt3792]

As a 33 years old not wanting to have kids now but def in the future this is soooo inspiring and educational! You guys are brave and amazing to share this journey! Seriously is so important to show all the different journeys you could go through... thank you soooo much !!! Sending you all the positive vibes !! You are strong very strong no matter what happened 💪

[@Zooay29]

awww Ash you are so cute.... look at your sweet little face in that hospital bed coming out of anaesthesia... adorable. Praying for you guys daily xxx

[@ashbrooke]

Haha! So happy we got 8 😂

[@chanelpillay7121]

Thank you for being so open and transparent including the costs. It is so helpful. Praying for you both during this journey.

[@poojamakhija1678]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I cant imagine it being easy not only going through it but also sharing it with the world! Wishing you and Ryan all the best!!

[@carolinehood2188]

Thank you for being so vulnerable and open to share this. You guys are incredible. So grateful that you’ve done this

[@ashlysamone8062]

Also for anybody reading you can write an appeal letter to your insurance (if you feel up to it) explaining in detail with doctors notes and such why you believe you should get coverage. Ask for what you want and a back up and what you’ll do if they say no. And in some cases, even if your insurance doesn’t cover ivf, you might get some reimbursement 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@paulama113]

This is an unbelievably tough time for you guys. I believe you guys will make it through this challenging part and come through with one, two and possibly more embryos. I’m glad you’re sharing this very private part of your life and hopefully can look back later with your beautiful kids and show them these videos. How brave and strong you guys were and are.

[@jessisjourney9915]

I wish you the best in all things! Im getting ready to do my 4th IVF cycle. I know what an emotional rollercoaster this journey is. I have great AMH (2.4)for my age 41, but I have quality issue and I respond like a POR. So I've got a lot working against me. But is God is bigger than the problem and Im holding onto that miracles do happen!

[@aldimanzoni6872]

I think you're so brave for putting yourself, body and mind, through all this. My mum and my very best friend both had to go through a lot in order to have a kid, my mum had 4 miscarriages before me and my pregnancy was a difficult one, having those close experiences in my life makes me appreciate and admire you guys and all the people going through the same. Sending you all the good energy ❤

[@rukayabegum2662]

Please read "it starts with the egg", she had low ovarian reserve and changed it so she became normal just through her diet and supplements. It is so educational you will not regret reading this book.

[@DS-os1ck]

You have absolutely nothing to be shameful nor embarrassed about! Don’t you ever feel this way! Women are unique, at times we go through a lot of sh** in life! Keep your hope and your faith! Remember when you were first starting this journey, I said “You Got This” !! Whatever is God’s will for you, it will be.

[@Jessicas249]

Watching this while I burp my sweet baby boy who is just over 5 weeks. I went through years of Thyroid meds, Clomid, and ovulation tests. 3 IUIs, 2 rounds of IVF meds, 2 egg retrievals and 2 embryo transfers. After 3 years, it happened. Stay positive, it can be a long process but it will be worth it!

[@themissgpg]

Congrats on your baby xx

[@nearlygotme]

Teared up seeing you coming out of anesthesia 🥲 Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏 you are one of the strongest and sweetest couples out there, you got this! ❤️

[@jelenamanojlovic1008]

Hey my favorite couple so glad to see you both my lovely people 🙌❤ I believe in you and wish you all the best in the future 🍀 Good luck,support and love from Serbia 🇷🇸❤

[@jeanetteoxo]

Wishing you the best of luck. I really hope and pray that God listens to your prayers. No one is more deserving than you two. 🤍✨

[@gailboots1072]

You two are doing great!! I hope this round yields an abundance of embryos!! Wishing you two the best… you are worthy and your children will be so lucky to have you both:)

[@allysondunfee4479]

Oh boy it’s a lot and it will all b worth it keep the faith

[@midwestlakelife]

OMG Ashley, you are the cutest person after anesthesia. You're so lucky, you look fantastic too.

[@colbyevans6094]

So many blessings for your future family! You guys are the cutest!!! Hugs and love ❤️ 💕

[@t4health527]

This is helpful. I am one week from starting ivf. One round is 17000 and each transfer is 5000. The meds could be 5000

[@valerieb6838]

It will happen for you I am sure, sometimes it takes awhile but If you want it really badly it will happen ! Stay positive, lots of luck 🍀 and hugs 🤗

[@L12-c3b]

I’m 33 and starting IVF soon too! I am going to follow your journey

[@luciahorsky7433]

Hi guys, wish you a lot of luck with fertility journey. Altough I´m so sorry about the costs, which makes this journey so inaccessible for the majority of people in USA. I live in Germany, and as far as I know, 1 round of IVF costs about 3000 Euro inclusive medication (ca.3400 USD I think), and half of the costs will be paid (for the first 3 rounds) by our general insurance which everyone has from law. I´m very sorry that there medical centers there make it a huge business instead of willing to help people to have kids which is essential for society. You could maybe plan to spend some month(s) in the future in Europe, do the treatment here and save x amount of money.

[@LuckyLily]

Hi highly recommend to read "It starts with the egg " . Praying for you guys

[@asimina4209]

What an amazing video.You two will be great parents.💖

[@BG-rr5fk]

Me and my twin are born with IVF at the first round but my cousin was born after 3 IVF not working! So i wish you both the best 💕

[@xxosummersunshinexxo]

Sending you so much love and positivity your way!!! You’re so sweet Ash and Ryan is so supportive. Wishing you both all the best!

[@Blinknena2021]

Praying for you guys. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@ashbrooke]

Thank you 💕💕

[@chloejaneatkins]

Ryan assuming you mean 8 embryos but really you meant the Pretzels.. Sending so much love and positive thoughts. Thank you for sharing and thinking of you ❤️

[@luckichivonne]

Wishing the absolute best for you two! praying for you

[@alejandradelacruz1393]

Sending all my best wishes to both of you! Ashley, you are incredibly strong! 🙌🏼

[@desireejennings5932]

Prayers up for you both and thank y’all for sharing. Sending nothing but positivity and well wishes ❤️

[@viridianazamorano]

Praying for you guys!

[@ashbrooke]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@annasophiedame6344]

Love you guys, continuously sending you nothing but positive vibes and prayers for the next step in your journey! x

[@cristinamac-kay7175]

My sweet beautiful angels, you guys are amazing praying for those beautiful babies !!! Ash now you understand how I felt mind body and soul when I did six back to back. I can see you both being such caring parents. Love you guys !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kristinm5299]

I love you guys! Rooting for you. You are soo strong

[@ashbrooke]

❤️❤️

[@DomaHomeZina]

Keep the positive, encouraging and happy thoughts going! The lil nugget was produced in happy juice! Next year’s vlog will be of you family and it’s new member(s). It will happen!

[@florencebreuvart6999]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. My bf and I are starting for a baby in January and I have no idea wha our journey will be but i feel better knowing that I have this information available. Sending lot of love

[@s.ga21]

Dear Ashley, watching your video brings me back to my personal experience with IVF. I went through the same experiences as you, but here (Spain) the egg retrievel is without anestesia. For me, the first round was quite "easy" too, but the second and third round was quite painful but that does not mean that I will be for you the same way. Please, don't be sad about just having one embryo. Keep being positive. That helps, although I know that it is not always easy specially with all the hormone overflow in your body. I send you a lot of positive vibes and wish for you both that your dream comes true. Best wishes, S.

[@ashbrooke]

Thank you for sharing this with me! ❤️

[@nikkiannfierce]

God's blessings for you and Ryan! I'm rooting for you 💗💗💗💗

[@ashlysamone8062]

Sending love and hope and prayers to you both 💕💕💕

[@marymacdonell4573]

Praying for you both…. Sending you positive thoughts.😘🇨🇦

[@Vanessalpzz]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us. I love you guys and sending you guys all the positive vibes ❤️

[@fareenaasghar4278]

Good luck on this amazing journey ❤

[@lindseycurry8321]

Firstly, I am so sorry you are having to go through fertility treatments, we’re cycle 22 after 2 x rounds of cancer treatment and 2 clomid cycles and 1 IUI down. I have everything crossed for you. Soo wanted to just hug you after you woke up from your anaesthesia ❤️

[@ashbrooke]

Sending you love ❤️

[@universeamor5332]

Sending you guys lots of good energy your way 💖

[@leahmedak]

I really love your headband! Where is it from?

[@ssd1453]

Hi where is your headband from? xoxo

[@ReedMeFashion]

Thanks for sharing!!! May God continue to bless your journey!!

[@katjavestergaard489]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!🙏❤ I am possibly going to have to do this too😐

[@e.machocolat775]

But ONE that is amazing!

[@jillr759]

Thinking of you Ashley❤️❤️

[@rikkidavis3420]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@beautybyME100]

Good luck !!

[@paulabahnsen3821]

Praying for you both.

[@lizziewing]

Praying for you guys! ❤️

[@blackouten]

I'm thinking of you guys! ❣

[@VeronikaJelencsrecnozivljenje]

Thank you for sharing 💜

[@cleightry19]

I pray God bless you both with a child. Have Faith. This is in God’s hands.

[@TheRRML]

Love you ❤️

[@ashbrooke]

Love you 💗

[@AyanaIman333]

Hey what birth control did they put you on ?

[@paltinizabella6648]

I bet it has a happy end🥰

[@TravelinBharat70]

Ram Ram Ji 🙏 🇮🇳

[@talshikrav9481]

What happened to his parents? Do not you feel that everything is connected in life?

[@miRanDa16s]

💜💜💜💜

[@DomaHomeZina]

Keep the positive, encouraging and happy thoughts going! The lil nugget was produced in happy juice! Next year’s vlog will be of you family and it’s new member(s). It will happen!

[@DanaFruit]

💚💚💚

[@emilyblythe3228]

❤️❤️❤️❤️