Infertility Results: 3 Months Post Varicocele Surgery

After 10 years of infertility, Phillip had surgery for his bilateral varicoceles. Today I share our results.
11:23 Phillip's specific SA results 85 days after varicocele surgery.
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Hi! We are Phil and Alex! After leaving California in an RV, traveling full time, and helping our littlest through an open heart surgery, we've settled down in Tennessee. We found our homestead land and are learning each day how to live a more sustainable life. We are a family grown through the miracle of Adoption & Infertility Treatments. Our precious daughters are Kinsley Grace (7 years old), Callie Jo (5 years old), and Cassidy Drew (2). Our passion is to encourage families through infertility, adoption and building stronger healthier families. Thank you for tuning in! We hope you are encouraged!
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[@kahlireynolds9336]

I’m so sorry that you had to see those hateful comments. Just know most of us love your family and your journey is inspiring. As someone currently struggling with infertility for 12+ years, you’re family has given me hope ❤️ thank you for sharing your family and life with us

[@bonnienoone1611]

Love your family. And also love how passionate you and Phil. I pray for you guys everyday! Orange juice. Love gardening!

[@kingdomkid7225]

Yes please know that there are countless here to learn from you, are inspired by you but also to lift you and your family up ❤️

[@petergoosen5358]

So sorry you are struggling with infertility!

[@billie-joedwards7418]

Orange 🍊🍊 Juice!! I love your family Alex!!! Been here quietly since Kinsley.

[@shellybrickner3577]

@@petergoosen5358 I’m not going

[@Rstrk2015]

Don’t apologize for being more reserved within your journey. Your journey is just that, YOURS! You do as you all see fit and we are here to love you all either way ❤️

[@kwebb4826]

That's is so very true.

[@juliacollins6703]

Alex you an Phil have as many children as y'all want the hel with people say

[@nadinekba8989]

Orange juice! Anybody that is happy for someone who struggles with infertility and miscarries or just miscarries in general is just sick Alex. I couldn’t imagine being in the eye of the public dealing with life and receiving comments that are hurtful. I’m sorry that people are hateful♥️Wishing you love, strength, healing and comfort xo thank you for this video that you owed to nobody. You guys really are the best!!! **Block and delete, block and delete, make this place a no tolerance zone.

[@jordanb9964]

Alex you and Phillip taught me everything I know about IVF and now I’m 6 weeks pregnant with our miracle ivf baby. I pray for you often! I respect your boundaries, but I say from the bottom of my heart, please do not stop sharing your journey. You have no idea how much you have helped me and how much I consider you a friend. Orange juice 🍊

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

Awe!! Congratulations!! Enjoy every bit, even the hard parts!

[@sharonpearce1352]

@@explaincauseidontgetit3294 😀😀😍😍💖💖💗💗💙

[@kaleigh4081]

Congratulations!!

[@lindasobin7007]

Amen, Jordan!! Beautifully said! Congratulations too!

[@brandongraff9249]

Congratulations 🎊

[@brendatimmerman7111]

I have been watching you for years. I am a Grandma of 13 and have laughed, cried, been sad, anxious, scared, grieved, with your family. Please know that you are loved and appreciated. Thank you for being a part of my life. I love every video.

[@PhilandAlex]

Brenda you are wonderful! We are so thankful for you!!

[@hello_danielle]

Success story! I had a friend who’s husband had this same surgery and they have had 2 babies since and are pregnant with another right now! They got pregnant within a year after the surgery. Thank you Alex for sharing! I had no idea people were being that cruel. I respect whatever you chose to share. I love hearing your story so I can hold hope for you, pray for you, celebrate along side of you and cry with you but ultimately your heart matters more and should feel safe first.

[@bevjkennedy]

Amen!

[@dingbilamarcelo6569]

Good to here same very happy to hear. Hoping and prayer will also have our successfully story to in God's perfect time and will sure of that He will Us what we're asking for. Amen

[@kimberleybrandes1195]

Hi Alex! My really good friends husband had the surgery...they still had ivf just due to timing for their first child but then 7 months after their 2nd baby was concieved naturally! It is possible! 😃

[@CassandraSigon]

I'm so sorry you got hateful comments 💔 We struggled through our own Infertility journey that never did end in a successful pregnancy due to both male and female Infertility. We were blessed beyond measure to grow our family through adoption and I am forever grateful for that, however I understand that the struggle is all to real 💜 Love you guys and your girls!

[@martinereed959]

My daughter have been on her IVF journey for five years. I have been watching you since Kensley came to you. I learned so much. You helped me understand a bit about the feeling that empty arms gives you. I was able to help my daughter through the difficult and heartbreaking times. We never gave up and we are so grateful for your help and encouragement that your channel gave us. My daughter is due to give birth to her daughter any day now. We know how blessed we are but that doesn’t mean that she’s shouldn’t strive for more children. Please keep doing what you are an advocate for. We love you and your beautiful family. 🥰

[@pj89-96]

Congratulations.. my daughter is still trying after 9 years, her husband just had the surgery Phillip had a few months ago and due for his check-up but she's having complications and is devastated. My heart breaks not being able to help move and she's hours away. 💔 I'm sure by now you have a happy healthy little baby girl by now and there's nothing more exciting than seeing your children happy. I'm so happy for all of you!! Congrats again and God bless.

[@katiewolff6342]

My girlfriend's husband had a varicocele surgery after 7 years of infertility and they got pregnant naturally within the year and have a beautiful baby boy!

[@erickcatindig6131]

Sorry if this is too much to ask but was he at 0 sperm count before the surgery? That’s the situation my wife and I are in. I just had my varicocele surgery 3 months ago. Hoping for the best.

[@WajahatMuhammad-b5m]

​@@erickcatindig6131How is it know? did your parameters got better?

[@mr19678]

Is safe to do verecocele surgery 😢?

[@WajahatMuhammad-b5m]

@@erickcatindig6131 any update pls?

[@Madadaal0]

​@@erickcatindig6131what kind of surgery and has your sperm count improved after the surgery. If you dont mind me asking

[@tiffanycooper9362]

Orange Juice, A lot of people are deeply troubled, please remember that the viewers supporting you are sometimes vocal but most of us are silent. I have watched for almost 5 years, when I found out I was pregnant from my second IVF I remember telling my husband about your family and crying, not understanding why my IVF was successful and not yours, you both are such great people. (I believe this is my first ever comment) Thank you for being there for me through my infertility journey

[@christinashultz5321]

I had 4 kids, 2 of the pregnancies ended at 32 weeks. I was devastated and could not understand why my body betrayed me. My last pregnancy I was able to go to term because of a compound shot. I still went into labor at 33 weeks though. I can not put into word what it was like to be able to hold a full term baby, my husband and I needed it. That is my story. I wish you so much luck 💜

[@kaypowell407]

So you have living children?

[@martegulbrandsen1308]

I'm so sorry to hear what you have gone through. It must be just heartbreaking. 🙏❤️

[@12358hi]

I started following you guys when Cassidy was getting ready for her surgery. I had just had my little boy diagnosed with hydronephrosis. It was so good to walk through a journey with you. Thank you. He got a surgery and is doing well.

[@stephmelski1]

You spoke to my heart when you were talking about the second infertility, I have a beautiful daughter who just turned 17, I am blessed, but the grief of never being able to get pregnant after having her. Last year I had to have a complete hysterectomy due to uterine cancer. That brought along a new grief. It doesn't mean I don't absolutely love my little family, because I do, but the grief is long lasting. Thank you Alex!

[@Chelbsn]

Looking in from the outside those numbers seem like a good reason to celebrate! Celebrate small miracles. I've watched you and your family for so many years now, not due to infertility, but just because I like to watch good people do good things. Continue to do good things. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

[@aileencraig9374]

Orange juice. X

[@cnwolford]

Alex, I have shared your story to my clients (I’m a therapist), who are going through suffering, pain, and the unknown. Your videos help me to help them !

[@SeattleSun]

Alex and Phil, you're truly fighters.💪Getting knocked around in the court of public opinion is not for the weak. You always show up and get back in the ring to champion for hope and encouragement. Taking one for the team isn't always easy, but we appreciate it and it matters.✨️💕

[@lisatracy2914]

Thx for being real! I was 21 when I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. They tried so many different things to help but nothing worked. At 40 I wasn’t married or interested in men and opted for a Total Hysterectomy! It was the best thing I could ever do. I recently moved to Naples, Florida and starting subbing at a Preschool. I am loving every minute of it! I fill my heart with kids and that’s what makes me happy! I pray things get better and always know no matter how hard it is, “God has a PLAN”!

[@brandibriggs6675]

I am so incredible sorry you had to experience such hateful comments. My husband and I struggled with infertility as well due to male factor. While we didn’t have a varicocele. My husband had low count,motility and morphology. He took clomid and his count and motility got to low normal. Our first IUI worked and I’m currently 17w pregnant. (With only 1% morphology) I am praying for you guys I hope the numbers only continue to improve!!

[@chelseaosby6802]

I started watching y'all four years ago when I was researching how to do the PIO shots for our IVF cycle. I prayed for you the whole way through Cassidy's pregnancy and birth. Still praying for y'all! We chose ivf when they labeled my husband's vasectomy reversal a total failure. Not enough count and surely not enough motility for an iui. Less than 2mil per ml and less than 1% motility. We had a daughter through ivf and then when she was 13 months, got the shock of our lives with our son. I think those numbers at 3 months are so encouraging! It only takes one to make it in the end. Still praying for yall!

[@amylieber3988]

I personally had a miscarriage history. I was blessed enough to be able to finally have a daughter and a son. I lost my sons twin early on and he was born 6 weeks early. Both of my kids are adults now. My daughter is 32 and has had 6 miscarriages. She's been blessed with 3 beautiful girls. It's been alot on our whole family. The whole journey. The ups and downs. But there was support. That's what you and Phil are trying to offer by sharing your story and your family. Nowadays sadly so many become what they feel is brave and say hateful things to wonderful people simply because they are hiding behind a keyboard. It's just not right. I'm so very sorry you're beautiful family has been treated like that. You don't deserve it. Know you are amazing and loved by many. We will continue to encourage you both to live your lives how you see fit. If you choose to have 10 kids then more blessings to you. You take great care of them.

[@nikidiaz3646]

We’ve been ttc for 13 yrs. We are A God fearing couple and we will continue to pray for and Your husband. Thank you for being real. We get so tired of people assuming we just don’t want kids. Thank you for encouraging me today.

[@ReganBrown]

This is why I have my channel, to bring light to others through my own life with cerebral palsy and positivity sprinkled in 😊❤️

[@starreguffey8593]

My husband had a varicocele. We didnt know our issue was male infertility until after trying for two years. After his surgery we have conceived 5 times. 2 boys and 3 miscarriages. We are so blessed by the surgery! 1 pregnancy was with IUI and the other 4 were on our own after 2 years of nothing!

[@mellenyg3669]

How soon after varicocele surgery did you get pregnant? My husband recently just got the surgery and hoping this will help us

[@mellenyg3669]

@starre guffey

[@Jacob_PL_]

@@mellenyg3669hoping it went well can I ask how he recovered ?

[@stefanybenson5699]

We had the surgery almost 50 years ago. The surgeon was the original inventor of the procedure and theres a book about it. In any case, his numbers were not perfect at all but we had two sons 22 months apart, the younger one was conceived after waiting nine months after the birth of my first son with just one try.

[@samanthawebber5684]

Please update us with his next results!! I think that’s amazing how it already improved in such a little bit of time. I have a good feeling as the time goes on the better his numbers will get

[@darcywebber8927]

We did varicocele surgery same as Phil! Hubby was bilateral too! But a year after surgery we conceived naturally! But unfortunately lost the baby. Still trying!! Praying for y’all!

[@jillthompson9265]

So sorry to hear ! Keep trying ! It will happen . God is good 😊

[@KatieVernon09]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your journey and that a THB/ Rainbow is right around the corner!!

[@carolinaespinoza199]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for your beautiful miracle

[@kaitlyndouglas2637]

Success story! My husband had this surgery in late June 2012. We got pregnant in late September 2012. That includes the 6 weeks of healing and being released by the Dr. We now have 9 year old and 4.5 year old daughters. I pray this surgery works for your family, Alex! Many prayers!!

[@kassidyfarjad3612]

I’ve been trying for 3 years & we found out my husband had a bilateral variocecole & got it repaired may 24th! He had his follow up appointment July 11th & now we have his blood work & seman anylysis August 30th!!! This gives me hope 🙏🏻

[@total_batman]

@@kassidyfarjad3612 hi Kassy, how did the test go after the surgery

[@jenniferkastenbaum9336]

17yrs. of trying and G-d blessed us at me being 39yo and finding out I was 23wks. Pregnant! He is our Miracle. The Lord can do the unimaginable! ♡

[@mnmooselover]

So excited for you guys! We struggled, 40 years ago with infertility. We had losses and adoption loss and 3 babies in heaven...but we are thankful and blessed with 9 kids...it wasn't easy...I watch you because I have been there. I love the grace you show and I'm so sorry that people are mean. I am offering my services to you, to filter the negative comments. You don't need those! I love the ministry that you are doing....you are real and no need to apologize. Please contact me if you would like me to connect and filter comments....blessings!

[@rachelway8913]

Would love to see you two at a conference. I would literally fly to Nashville just to give you a hug! My husband and I are in the trenches with infertility and ivf. We’ve lost two babies in the past 6 months. One of the hardest parts is having no friends who have walked this path. So thank you for sharing. You’ve truly helped me feel less alone. ❤️

[@kathyerb3134]

Vitamin b12deficiency is often a problem in miscarriages. BOOK, COULD IT BE B12..? By Sally Pacholok. Her videos are on utube. Highly recommended.

[@JaimeeStorrier]

I’ve been following you since your adoption with Callie and you have helped me through my own infertility journey. I miss your old videos but completely get that social media has changed so much since then ❤️

[@sgajsgaj]

Alex, no apologies needed! I wish you were around when I was going through my fertility journey. So much shame and secrecy was endured. It’s something we suffered through in silence. Thank you for helping to lift that veil. Your encouragement and sharing has helped thousands. Even though many years have passed since I went through the pain of not being able to conceive, I feel like I’m right along side of your cheering you and Philip on. I have nothing but gratitude for you. Thank you. Here’s to hoping you have as many children as you wish. Anyone who wishes ill, pity on them. Any child who is fortunate to be raised by parents like the 2 of you are truly blessed. Love to you and your beautiful family.

[@katelynnmiller2543]

I found your channel over four years ago. I started watching after my husband and I had tried for several months to conceive. We were quickly approaching 9 months with negative tests each month. I found your channel and you gave me so much hope. We ended up conceiving our daughter and have not had to walk down the road of infertility. Thank you for sharing your story and life with us. You matter. Your family matters. We appreciate you!

[@heatherbarbour7460]

I've said it once and I'll say it again. Ignore all those who are negative. They have far greater issues that need to be dealt with. You do what makes you happy. If that means having 10 children, then you have them!! God will see you through this and give you all his many blessings. Please dont apologize anymore. You dont owe anyone anything!

[@aimeestrubell9672]

I found your channel when my best friend found out about her infertility. I keep watching because I love your family and the homestead vlogs really interests me. I will never understand how people feel like it’s ok to say any of the negative comments you have mentioned to ANYONE! I really wish those people would leave. Most of us totally understand your hesitance given the private nature of all of this.

[@cecehbrewer]

Alex I love you, and I'm so sorry you got hateful comments. I love being a little part of your family, it uplifts my heart so much. I miss when you used to post more but I also understand....life... Trolls everywhere on the internet. That's why I couldn't vlog, I wouldn't be able to handle hatefulness. Thank you for sharing your journey. Yes the numbers arent exactly what you were hoping for but the numbers improved and that's a huge deal!! Take the win for now!!! Rejoice and dance and enjoy the progress. Then find the next goal. I'm praying for you, and love all of you. Please keep the vlogs going! ❤️

[@kimball1134]

Alex I just wanted to share thank you for sharing your life and family. I found you after my daughter had a breath holding spell that caused her to have a seizure and be hospitalized. I saw your video about breath holding spells about 3.5 years ago and was so grateful for your tips, they helped my family so much! I have loved everything you have posted and appreciate you educating me on so many things. Thank you!

[@Bindi111]

Thank you for updating us on Phil’s surgery. It sounds very hopeful to me. 💖

[@DRMTTJ]

Alex, I'm so sorry that people are so rude. Praying that all works out for you and Phillip and that a baby is in your future. We know you love your precious girls but many people long for larger families. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@thebakerfamily448]

First❣️ Thank you for all of your rawness and being authentic. You and Phil have helped my husband and I through our losses. Thank you for all you do! I'm so sorry you had to endure those things.

[@journey2therainbow878]

His results sound incredible based on his past analysis!! Praying the motility increases with time, but definitely a big step in a good direction! 🙏

[@stacieabell6825]

🥛☕️🧃your entire family are such inspiration. I, myself, have not had to go through infertility but have followed you since your second adoption and always come away from each video with hope, knowledge or just encouragement. It has been such a joy watching the girls grow and blossom because of the amazing parents they are so lucky to have. I cannot wait to see where your journey leads. Whether it’s growing your human family or your animal family. I am here for it. Thank you for continuing to share with us. You’ll never know how much you mean to so many.

[@brittneybiddy5854]

Orange Juice, just finished the whole video 🍊 ❤️ My husband and I are going through our infertility journey as well. I know exactly how you feel when it comes to wanting to just shut down, because of the reactions and comments that you get. We have one miracle son that we conceived after 7 years. He will be 5 in march, and I just suffered my third miscarriage on Easter of this year. 😭 We hope and pray to be able to make him a big brother one day! Praying for you and your family. 🙏🥰

[@lisaedwards-heimes2412]

Orange juice! I’ll be praying for you on growing your family and growing your farm animals! Stay positive and don’t listen to those people that just love to be rude and hurt people and assume they know everything about you and your family(from 20 min vlogs every week)! Don’t give them the satisfaction- it’s your family and you can have as many kiddos as you guys want!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mindyschultz1815]

☕️ What an amazing person your are Alex! People need to hear your story. I have never struggled with infertility but because of your family I have learned so much. I have a better understanding of how to be supportive and encouraging to those I know who do struggle with this. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

[@VictoriousLaura]

I'm so very grateful for your channel. Your videos were an encouragement to me when I was trying to grapple with just coming to grips with having had four miscarriages. I've since had my miracle baby. Now your videos help me better know how to support two close friends dealing with infertility. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@marthas4487]

I am the mother of two sons that had infertility issues. One with varicocele his wife with retroverted uterus, told they would never have a child they started the adoption process then God blessed them with our first grandson, followed by two brothers. The other son he and his wife tried for 9 years , we don’t know the issue they are more private, but then God blessed them with a son then a daughter. I want you to remember, as I know you know God is in control of this , he’s got this, rest in that peace….Let go and let God. You are the most beautiful family and I am believing for that little miracle for you.

[@davinadanian7487]

I have very much missed hearing you talk about your infertility journey. I do enjoy your videos without it but this topic had always been close to my heart. I have a 15 month old daughter now through IVF but I still feel like I am a part of the club…you don’t shake the infertility journey even after having babies! Good luck to you and Phil at 4.5 months and no apologies necessary for avoiding the negativity. Sending love! ☕️

[@jenniferfernandez4487]

This is your family's journey. You share it how and when you choose to. No one else should criticize you for that. Thank you for sharing - I know you are giving strength and courage to so many people.

[@alliahspafford3464]

🍊🧃My husband and I are in year 4 of our infertility journey...ironically followed you prior to knowing of our infertility. We are still in the empty arms stage but you guys have been a saving grace and sign of hope for us that one day it could be possible to have children of our own. I'm so sorry for the terrible things people have said to you...but know they are a very small percentage compared to those who love seeing your family and homestead grow. I live in middle Tennessee and would be thrilled to meet you in person someday...God bless you and your family❤️💕

[@danimessina9210]

I hate that you had to see such awful comments by people that just don't get it. It takes a lot of courage to be able to put your life out there for others. I haven't suffered from Infertility, but I found your channel as well as a few others and subscribed to give you my support and to know you had another person in your corner praying for your success. Now I have people in my life who have struggled with fertility and with the stress and depression that comes with it. I may buy her a Love Multiplies shirt to match the one I have. Thank you for doing and sharing everything that you have given and shared with us. Your family is amazing and so inspiring.

[@irisf.9355]

OJ! Alex, I love your vlogs and enjoy everything you share about your family's journey. I've never had children, am now a widow and trying to adjust to a single life. Watching a family like yours is so uplifting. Wish you all the best in the future and I'll also apologize for the rude people.

[@theresalindsey890]

Don’t ever apologize Alex! You do what you want to do when you need to do it. You are a hero. ☕️

[@laural1165]

Prayers for another beautiful baby for you and Phillip 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@AIwithSohini]

Could not agree more. Every word you say is resonating with me. Our urologist recommended the same ivf over vericocele. My ivf failed. We are in recovery after vericocele now. Hope we have luck

[@beachkatz9639]

I’ve been watching since the condo days the building of the RV journey and the joy of seeing you go through a successful pregnancy plus the heartbreak of her heart condition and her surgery but the best part is this journey of the farm and watching these beautiful little girls grow and flourish in the loving environment both you and Phil have made for them and yourselves, I really hope you two have a houseful of children, grandchildren and Gr-grandchildren…. Love to you all. 🍊😆🙏🏻

[@ninakershberg6730]

I’ve been watching you guys for some years now, and it breaks my heart that some people made you feel like you didn’t want to share your personal, “original” journey. You’ve hit a lot of milestones in all areas in your lives. I know you want more children and I pray that’s God’s will for you too. I’m so proud of you for reaching out again to share your infertility journey. I also pray Phil gets his much deserved improvement. God Bless you all! 🙏🏻😇😇😇😇😇😇😇♥️🍀

[@laynamcalister7083]

Def interested in the natural fertility info! We’re in the middle of it and trying everything we can esp if meds can be left out. Also right there with you about those who feel like they need to tell us how to feel. No one knows unless they’ve gone through it. Thank you for sharing everything that you do, it has truly helped us and a few couple friends through some of our darkest times with infertility.

[@simplyshannon9053]

Don’t let the miserable negative people get you down! Your honesty and rawness is exactly the reason I followed you! You guys are one of my top favorites because your not fake and you don’t just show a highlight reel! Because your so raw you touch so many more hearts and encourage so many more people!

[@paulettesmith6620]

I too, am sorry that you had to see negative comments. You certainly don’t need that! I’ve been in your place as well and I know the heartache that comes from it, so my love and prayers go out to you both. I know it’s impossible to ignore those comments but please don’t listen to them. Concentrate on all of the love that most of us have for you, and know that we are earnestly praying for you. God bless your precious family!

[@curtandbrebuck7409]

☕️ I enjoyed the real-ness and rawness of this video. I am not personally struggling in this area, but have prayed for you guys during your journey and have enjoyed following along and learning too. Love from NY!

[@kimwalker3892]

My husband and I have been together for 22 years. I would have loved nothing more than to give him a child. We never used any birth control, but we never got pregnant. We could not afford to do any fertility Treatments. Now we are too old and it is the one thing in our marriage I wish would have been different. Thanks for sharing.

[@mothersuperior6751]

Thank you for sharing your journey. That was brave of you.

[@patriciakeats1621]

That hurts so much. I kind of understand your pain. Xo.

[@bkcfarms6325]

Alex, I loved this video. Your so special and your vulnerability is so genuine. Having met you, I know you are truly exactly who you seem to be and I love that! I know your heartfelt in saying how thankful you are for your girls. There is nothing wrong with wanting to grow your family. I am so sorry people have been ugly to you but know that your words and your sharing is helping someone out there! Keep being you and do what feels right for you and your family- no matter what anyone else says! Hugs from your Knoxville friend!!! (Orange juice…lol)

[@frederiquedallaire-blais5384]

Thank you so much for sharing! I started following you years ago when I learned we would later do IVF... you were one of the first sources of information I found. Your journey helped me go through 2 egg retrievals, tons of injections, transfers, a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Yesterday we found out our 3rd transfer worked but we also found out it's probably another ectopic pregnancy; your video, generosity in sharing, kindness and honesty is recomforting today... so thank you

[@Jordè1222]

I am so sorry about your babies. That must be so painful to work so hard and still have empty arms. May God bless you with the children you desire , everything is going to be okay 💜

[@annaozolina8676]

Orange juice 🍊 Sending you love and positive vibes from Latvia! I don’t understand how people can be so cruel and hateful sometimes.. I genuinely love your family, your personality and all the videos, they are so interesting, honest and informative to me, I feel like we are friends 🙂 Wishing you all the best! ☺️

[@hannahsmith5651]

ORANGE 🍊 JUICE 😆 Alex thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable. We love your family. We would love conferences! We met you guys at the baby steps in Nashville and my husband felt so understood talking to Phil! Keep shining your light!

[@BritbratGaming]

My husband and I went through infertility after a miscarriage but it was because of me. I had an infection due to not passing everything. Baby was to big and I didn’t pass the placenta but did pass the baby. I got two blocked tubes from the infection and have pcos. 2021 I prayed hard and found out I have one working tube now. We finally conceived June 2021, after 4 years of trying. My 0-5% chance baby, was 100% GODS miracle to me. I will forever be grateful for GOD giving me my miracle.

[@BritbratGaming]

Praying for y’all.

[@saracaetano1723]

I love when you share most of us do,so don't worry about negative comments because we got you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️we love your whole family

[@Selinas_Reborn_Nursery]

Praying for you always! I love you guys so much!!! I do care! I’m pulling for you! I’m 64 years old and I’m here because I do care! I love you!!! 🍊☕️❤️❤️❤️✝️🙏🏻✝️🌻

[@Melissa22-]

☕️ Thank you sooooooo much for sharing your results and I just want to say that I am so incredibly sorry that you received hateful comments during your miscarriage. I am so excited that you are choosing to be vulnerable again though because honestly finding your channel has felt like my “me too” moment 😊 My husband also went through the bilateral varicocele repair surgery 2 years ago , I’m sad to say he didn’t see much improvement but I am extremely hopeful for Phil’s outcome since he already saw improvement 85 days after. Also, thank you soo much for sharing the tip of fertile aid. I would LOVE to be placed on the email list if you decide to send tips and details in that manner. Thanks again for being vulnerable and sharing ur heart and journey 🙏 praying for y’all 🥰

[@marybaker9401]

I'm HOPEFUL for you Alex and Phil! 🙏🙏🙏

[@justrhe8177]

Please don’t apologise for choosing to be more reserved on your journey now. It’s completely your choice on how open you want to be with something so intimate like this. I think it’s a great sign that’s there’s already some improvement with his counts already! Hoping so much that you guys get to experience another pregnancy soon ❤️

[@allie1lilly2]

You do you. It’s your life. And NO one should be commenting negative things. Because this is your journey.

[@felicitymcconville4322]

I am completely unable to understand how people feel they have the right to send rude and awful messages. It is beyond me it truly is. I pray that you and Phil get to have another beautiful baby to join your family. 🧡

[@DEEDEE4xo]

I love you guys and you deserve to have the family you desire! Please keep us updated! You are one of the best family vloggers to watch. Every video you put out is great and the love and respect and laughter is so so wonderful!!! You're realness is what I love most about you're beautiful family. I feel so terrible for you that some people could be so hurtful with their words. It's disgusting! Sending you love and prayers!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@ambreaull7218]

Orange juice 😊 You both are absolute amazing parents and I hope your dreams of wanting to grow your family come true, whatever way that you chose or are blessed with. You both are the type of parents that deserve 10 kids!!! Your hearts are huge and I appreciate you sharing your life and journey with us!!

[@emily_3]

Orange juice!!! I haven't struggled with infertility but appreciate your channel so I can learn about it and be ready to encourage others who struggle and to be able to understand their journey better. Meeting up with people so they can encourage you and you them, would be wonderful and a safer place than social media. Praying for you!

[@elishab1384]

ORANGE JUICE!!☕️🫖🍵 Alex I just love your passion!! Don’t let the RUDE people discourage you! Keep encouraging and sharing! Love to hear your moments💗💙

[@kaitlynwojciechowski8982]

Orange juice 🧡 love your sweet family! Praying for full healing for Phillip! God moves mountains!!!

[@courtneyayanna]

So sorry to hear that people have been so cruel to you all…. I miss your openness and you vlogs have brought me so much joy over the years, but it’s completely understandable. ❤❤❤

[@karensings]

I will never understand the hatred and vitriol that other humans can spew toward hurting people. I’m so sorry that this has been your experience. Thank you for sharing and for your vulnerability.

[@MrsDyer1206]

I seriously can’t believe someone was happy you were miscarrying that would probably have hit me hard too. Im so sorry and thank you for still sharing! We are 4 years into infertility journey we have had 2 failed cycles and it’s so hard! Im praying for you

[@simplyshannon9053]

The fact that people try to discourage you from growing your family is insane! Children are one of Gods greatest blessings!!!

[@michellepaul7725]

Personally I don’t think you have changed. You have stayed strong, humble, sweet, and endearing. As for being more private, it just shows you are smart and know when and where. Wishing you success in whatever treatments you look into!

[@kimberleebrady4463]

Orange juice I agree stay strong we are all praying for you sorry u had to read the bad comments, those people just don't understand keep in prayer God is leasoning 🙏🏼🕊🥰

[@RowesRising]

Orange juice ;) We had 4 children and then I suffered my first 2 miscarriages. I got a similar response “well you have 4 kids already…” nothing hurt me more in my life filled with trauma- than losing my babies. Unless a person has walked the journey, they really have no understanding the pain loss and infertility brings. It’s unbearable at times. Praying for your family always and we are TN bound when my husband retires from the military.

[@sherryware]

That was a beautiful and heartfelt video. My heart goes out to those of you who struggle with infertility. We were blessed with a full house, 3 boys and 4 girls including boy-girl twins the last pregnancy. I love watching you grow your family however you can. I wish you all the best in doing so in the future. Your girls are so very precious and you and Philip are wonderful parents to them. 💖 Oh, and "Orange Juice" . Lol.

[@sarawinther3791]

You are well within your rights to protect yourself as needed - we appreciate anything you do choose to share ❤

[@sarahsorg1119]

I'm sorry that people feel the need to project their negativity onto you and your choices. I don't understand how the internet has now become that space that they feel like they can just say hurtful things and have nothing to say for themselves. No one has any control over what you choose to do with your family. That is between you all and God. I do thank you for being so open and vulnerable. I did not suffer through infertility myself but I have learned so much from you all as far as homesteading and I'm grateful to your channel. Your family is absolutely beautiful and Philip is by far one of the loveliest humans I have ever seen. His joy and his radiance of love and light is just beautiful. You are all so incredibly blessed and I hope you feel the abundance of gratitude that the majority of your followers feel towards you all. May the lord continue to guide and protect your family. 🌞🍊🧃

[@Bindismom]

I have not been through that, but it seems to me that you are getting a gradual healing. I’d be more encouraged than discouraged. I can’t imagine how painful it is to go through all of this and I just keep praying for you that you will build and grow in any way the lord sees it to be. You are amazing parents and people.💖👍👍🙏🙏 O J 😊

[@elleelizabeth2736]

Orange 🍊 Juice ... thanks for sharing your results! And thank you for sharing that tidbit on morphology, my husband's was 3% and we were told we needed IVF but luckily our IUI ended up working- additionally, thanks for your compassion and understanding about secondary infertility; I know I felt guilty about being feeling bad that I wanted more kids and that I wasn't grateful enough but your right those feelings are valid. Sending love and positivity to your family, cheers to some motile swimmers ❤️

[@heavenlyblended5563]

Been waiting for this video, thank you!

[@shelbykimmel5425]

People who have not been through infertility will never understand the pain. Knowing you will have to go to the doctor to conceive and can’t just spontaneously get pregnant. Thank you so much for your videos! You have helped me through my infertility journey. I also have severe endometriosis and male factor. We had to go through ivf to get our sweet little miracle here today that is 2. Prayers for you and Philip on your journey!

[@sueskinner1459]

Dear Alex and Phil please do not pay any attention to the mean spirited folk that attack you! You are.wonderful parents and any child being raised by you is very blessed. I pray you are successful in growing your family by whatever means possible, love and blessings to you all ❤🙏🙏🙏🥰 Sue in UK xx

[@fernandavallejo1870]

🍊 Alex you have been an encouragement, if I got through ivf it was because of your videos. Phil’s words, your tips, your tears everything helped me so much!!!! Thank you for being so honest!!

[@RebeccaAlwaysandForever]

Wish I could give you both a big hug. You are in my prayers constantly. I had 9 miscarriages all between 18- 20 weeks. I understand 100%. God bless you all.

[@lynnettebroussard2839]

I agree.

[@hildebt7988]

Wow, you went and going through a lot of pain, hopefully, you will have your baby

[@RebeccaAlwaysandForever]

@@hildebt7988 God gave me 3 beautiful babies. 2 healthy preemie girls and a full term healthy son. I had a total of 12 pregnancies. Thank you for caring. Be blessed.

[@RebeccaAlwaysandForever]

@@lynnettebroussard2839 Big bear hug for you also. Be blessed

[@lynnettebroussard2839]

@@RebeccaAlwaysandForever and you as well.

[@camilleandreason9577]

🍹I’ve been watching you for 5 years and we’re finally starting our IVF journey. 1 egg retrieval down, at least 4 more to go based on our numbers. You have single-handedly made me feel so much more comfortable with the process so THANK YOU. I totally relate to your rant. We’re doing IVF for genetic carrier reasons and people act like my pain doesn’t matter, even though I’ve been invested in this process for several years since receiving my diagnosis. There’s a whole other side of finding a partner and NEVER getting the hopeful phase where you get to try, and telling your partner they won’t get that if they date you. I’m thankful my now-husband stuck with me but there’s a special kind of pain knowing that the only option is IVF.

[@Melissa22-]

🙏💖 God bless you!

[@Mo-tf5bv]

Alex you do not need to explain as to why you want to grow your family. That is your choice as well as your business. Thank you for sharing with us and giving many couples hope. My husband and I went through infertility over 26 years ago. We were blessed with two amazing boys. I wish I had you guys in my life then. It was a very lonely journey for us at the time. People can be Godless. Keep faithful because only our Lord knows what's in store for. I continue to watch you guys because it makes me happy to see you guys happy. And when your sad, I'm sad for you. I will continue to pray for you and your family. God bless!♥️

[@kristy4619]

☕️🍵. I'm going thru menopause since my late 30s so not trying to have anymore babies ( I am a gma to a 5 year old) but I watch every video yall put up bc I am interested in Y'ALL'S journey. I'm sorry about the negative comments. Sometimes it seems people have nothing better to do than tear someone else down when we should be raising people up. Love yall and take care

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

I also am a grandma and watch this channel for the family members currently 'on site'. Any additional ones will just be a blessing to all of us.

[@garberpartyof6]

☕️ love being along for your journey. I found you when looking for ivf medication tips and have 14 month triplets and a 6 year old I’ve loved following!!