OUR IVF JOURNEY: episode one

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[@jemmapaige]

I’m just imagining your child one day watching this video and the egg retrieval and knowing that was them. Manifesting, praying and thinking of you

[@abbymarie411]

Been a silent viewer for years now, and I literally was sobbing this whole video. It’s just so beautiful to see a beautiful couple experience, new life together and every part of the journey it’s just so amazing to watch you two grow together and see the love you guys have for each other.

[@emmaelizabeth3067]

My twin sister and I are a result of IVF after 7 years of our parents trying. Crying watching this knowing my mom & dad went through the same thing 25 years ago. Thank you so so much for sharing this 🫶🏻

[@jacimarie_]

Omg 🥹🫶🏼 thank you so much for the support

[@erin3587]

omg Leif at the end, "I can't believe we're gonna have 12 kids" 😂. He seems so supportive and also a great source of comedic relief

[@michaelastubson264]

Leif kissing you before giving you the trigger shot literally made me sob 🥹 I love you guys so much and have been praying for this baby for y’all since the beginning!! ❤

[@kelseyhenricks1098]

Literally crying rn

[@DanikaMorlet]

triggered by how cute and sweet your love for each other is during the trigger shot. Could not think of better parents to be

[@AbbyVinny]

This is going to sound so insane- but we just went through this process in January and I miss it so much?? I’m watching this while also watching our baby boy on the baby monitor, the best times are coming ❤

[@allisonmurphy6759]

I’m 5 years out of my IVF journey. I was so bitter in the moment and then as soon as I started the full process it felt like this was made for me. I was meant to do this. Cried when I graduated my clinic. Still think about my IVF nurses and doctor daily. This process can be so beautiful (although traumatic, anxiety filled, sad, hard, painful, etc)

[@humorprincess]

Jaci! I've been silently watching you for at least the last seven years, and this is the most pure and moving video ever 😭 you will be the most amazing and loving parents a child can dream of!

[@jacimarie_]

This is so so kind. Thank you for all the support, it means more than you know 😭

[@Sidneyohara]

Ohhhh Jaci 🧡🧡 from one IVF sis to another, I’m praying very hard for you and Leif. YOU GOT THIS!

[@nicolecowan8841]

My husband and I also had 3 unsuccessful IUIs and then did IVF. IVF allowed us to get pregnant with our miracle baby due in June! Praying the same for you guys🤍 you got this!!! One day at a time.

[@allisonlax]

You feel like a friend I haven’t talked to in a little while about this and when I tell you I will drop everything the moment you share I mean it. Forever keeping you and Leif in my thoughts and praying you get your miracle soon 🤍

[@katefarley-price1508]

As a labor nurse, I’ve helped so many women who did IVF, but I’ve never really understood or appreciated the whole step by step process. Thank you for letting us into this journey. Prayers to you and I can’t wait to see you become a mom. 💜💜

[@brittanynicole7911]

5 years of unexplained infertility. 4 pregnancies, 5 angel babies, 2 of which made it to the second trimester. Proud of you for not giving up like I did. I'll be rooting for you!

[@madisonmakala8007]

It's so generous of you both to share such a private life update. Praying for your outcome and peace throughout this journey!

[@morganfecher]

When my husband and I were going through IVF after years of infertility, a friend told us that we wouldn’t love our child any more than someone who got pregnant easily but we would appreciate everything so much more. And she was so right. Watching this video with my 7 month old IVF baby boy brought back all the emotions. I’m so excited for you 💛

[@1hannahlewis]

I’m a silent viewer but I wanted to say, this series is so wholesome and has changed a lot about the way I view IVF. I was always so scared of it, but you + Leif have made it look peaceful, full of love and just as intentional as other ways of conceiving. Love you guys

[@Mrstielke]

I’m an IVF baby, now 27 years old. I have so much respect for couples going through this process. Praying for you and sending all the love ❤

[@rhemajones5358]

I’m a silent viewer of yours and have been for a while, I was crying so much during this video… just wanted to say I’m so proud of you and thank you for sharing these valuable moments 💕

[@Olivia-hx2in]

If there is one thing in this world that this child will never doubt.. it’s how wanted they are. I am so so SO excited for you guys 🤍

[@KatherineHancock-pt9rw]

I am an IVF triplet (my parents tried for YEARS, I was born in 1997). I know now you've put out your fifth episode so the world knows you're pregnant now. CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for showing this whole process.

[@KatherineHancock-pt9rw]

also the nurse on the phone has SUCH a nurse voice haha

[@aspynovard_]

Love you so so so much ❤❤❤

[@MyiyaImani]

The clip of you crying about your parents offering to help with the shots was so beautiful because it was just a glimpse at how much love and support they'll give to your little one soon. And baby Jaci/Leif will feel so loved knowing their whole family wanted to help them get here❤

[@maddiberryman7570]

Your child will know they were SO wanted and hoped for. There’s nothing more precious than that. ❤

[@ashleyr313]

My husband and I have been trying for a few months, unsuccessfully, and my greatest fear has been that we will struggle for a long time and end up needing IVF. Thank you for normalizing this process 🫶🏻 wishing you all the best on this journey!

[@brinhammon]

jaci this is so exciting i feel so honored that you are sharing this vulnerable journey with us! brb sobbing through all the episodes 🥹🥹

[@sakshisoni4757]

This is the first video I have watched which gave me a whole idea of what IVF would be like every day. I haven’t watched anybody else explaining it this good. Pay my internet bills for this stuff!

[@zoegainer8527]

this is so powerful jaci! i know that you and leif will make amazing parents no matter the outcome. sending you guys so much love and support

[@candacehill7952]

Silent viewer for forever. Sobbing during this. No one deserves it more. Rooting for you and Leif every step of the way!!

[@HeleanaTiburca]

Jaci, the way you are so strong and giving your body every step of the way to this process is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I've been waiting for this day for you for so long and my heart has been with you every step of the way. When the video ended, I was in tears. I will definitely be so grateful for this news the rest of the day! I watched the entire video with my toddler and when she asked what we're watching, I told her "I'm watching my friend get her baby". This is happening!! Congratulations, Jaci and Leif. It's your turn!

[@katrinakovalenko6206]

Currently going through IVF as well. It’s such a hard journey 🥹 watching your video has lifted me up and make me feel not so alone on this journey. No one understands unless they have been through it. Good luck !!

[@jessicamcfarlane3584]

The bond between you and Leif shows so strongly throughout this whole video. How amazing that you have each other to lean on during this whole process. Sobbing watching this and wishing you guys nothing but success throughout this whole process 🤍

[@sarbrooksy]

Praying for a smooth transfer 💓💓 7 weeks pregnant with my rainbow baby so I’m sending good mama vibes 😊

[@kaitlynrhyne]

I’m crying. This is such a challenging process but it’s so sweet to see you and Leif navigating it together with so much love and hope. Cheering you on so hard ❤

[@westcoastnaturals01]

Thank you so much for putting this out. I wanted to hug you the entire video. I’m starting ivf in two weeks and this brought me so much peace in what has been a very lonely journey. ❤❤❤

[@peytonbarfield746]

Gosh, im crying 😭 watching you and Leif going through this together was so tender and pure. Wishing you guys the best 🫶🏼🩷

[@sarahbraunschweiger]

Only 5 minutes in and feeling all the feels! It brings back so many memories for me (good, bad, ugly emotions, all of it!!!) Such a hard journey, but you are so much stronger than you know. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey with us ❤ sending you prayers as you navigate IVF!

[@haley_nicole]

Cried during this whole video. So beautifully captured and so lovely to see your partnership with Leif shine through during a difficult time. Infertility/fertility treatments are so emotional and hard and you guys are doing so amazing. Thank you for bringing us along on the journey and praying so hard for you and your future babies! Sending so much love. This baby will have a lot of cyber aunties!❤

[@chellygr]

Cried four times watching this video. 😭 Leif is such an angel for always sticking to the positive things. My husband is like that too and idk what I’d do without him! I’m always overthinking worse case scenarios and he immediately refocuses on the positive when I need it. Praying and cheering yall on!!!!!! I’m so EXCITED FOR YALL!!!! AHHH!! Also, thank you for sharing your journey with us!! 🫶🏻

[@marissaplotnikov7311]

The way you are with each other this whole video😭 The support and love exuding from you both for each other and this future baby is so beautiful. Praying hard for you guys!!! You’re going to be the best parents❤️

[@amybuccanero6670]

The way I’m sobbing at Leif kissing you before you do the trigger shot. You can really see your love for each other through this whole video ❤

[@bryleeivers7730]

Jaci, I am literally sitting here just crying. What a beautiful moment. Thanks for sharing this with us, we are all cheering you on!!!🫶🏼

[@anniereck501]

My husband and I are about to start our IVF journey in the new year. Infertility sucks so much but this video made me feel so much less alone. ❤

[@thewishjar2241]

I did ivf last year and didnt tell absolutely anyone, just me and my hubby. It was actually great, because it worked and the pressure of telling people never existed, and we are very private. my 4 month baby is sleeping right now. You are brave tbh. Good luck. Trust the process.

[@shainadaleiden]

the call with leif at the end omg sobbing 😭😭 congratulations jaci you are so incredibly strong!!

[@maggiegeorge3191]

My cousins who are my best friends all came from IVF and our my biggest blessings. No one deserves this more! You are so strong, I feel like a proud friend. Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers!

[@flohs51]

I love seeing how Leif is with you during this time, and always has been too. He's such a rock for you

[@madlizard73]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I'm preparing to start IVF in a couple of months to avoid passing down my husband's genetic mutation, and I'm feeling pretty nervous about the whole process. Watching your video made me feel less alone in this ♥Best of luck for the rest of the process!

[@haleybryant6496]

You & Leif’s love has always been so evident, but this video shows a whole new layer to you. I just kept thinking your future child will be watching this back one day - I sobbed the entire time. So proud of you, Jaci!!! ❤️❤️

[@kaitlynrae2469]

this is sooo happy 😭 Literally tearing up watching this. So happy for you guys and your results ❤️ the best is yet to come!

[@whitneyl1426]

Bringing me back to my IVF journey 6 years ago - including my dad giving me my progesterone shots. So many good things are coming to you. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariannekhoury5189]

sending SO much love and good vibes ❤️ no one deserves it more than you

[@cecimleclaire]

Struggling with infertility currently and watching this really does help give others hope. Thank you for sharing 🫶🏼🤍

[@siennahepworth4685]

My parents did everything to have children. Possible adoption, IUI, all of it. After years, IVF was the wonder that stuck! They ended up having me and my twin brother! The perfect blessing 😇💖 You can do this Jaci!!!!!

[@pmwjr5962]

I just got off my night shift as a nurse and had to watch the whole thing before i go to bed. thank you for sharing this experience with us🤍 you and leif have such a sweet love and will be the best parents to some lucky kiddos. sending you so much love and peace throughout this time🫶🏼

[@pmwjr5962]

also, that ending was amazing. literally crying.

[@taylorbennett3373]

Thank you so much for sharing. As someone who has gone through fertility treatments, I’m aware of the mental and physical toll it can take on you. It’s so incredible for you both to show your vulnerabilities. Wishing you peace and joy as the transfer comes near.

[@isabellalacy9901]

ahh Jaci! Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us. You are so inspiring and brave. You show up every week with a new video and I am so proud of you. You are strong and I know that this ivf journey will be tough but so worth it. I’m praying that this will be successful and that our will have a baby soon. Ilysm and you are amazing 💕

[@silverdollareyes1]

I literally cried watching this. I could feel myself breathing with you through your shots. So happy for you guys ❤ praying for you and this journey 🙏🏼 thank you for sharing!!

[@anapenuelas5861]

Another silent viewer - This video was so beautiful, brought me to tears many times. I love to see your love for each other, thank you for sharing your journey so vulnerably with us. Sending so much love to you both! 🤍

[@marinagenua7632]

It takes such a village. My parents and sister helped me with my shots too. Take it day by day , you got this!

[@samfiore1568]

Such an emotional, vulnerable vlog! You and Leif are amazing. Excited to see where this journey brings you two.

[@LotusBland]

I've literally been crying the whole video.. I'm praying for you 💕 When Leif was giving the trigger shot and just affirming you "Good Job" I sobbed 😭 😂

[@SashaLlanas]

I've never been more happy for complete strangers on the internet! So excited for what is to come for you and Leif!!

[@brielucareli4853]

wow wow wow this made me so emotional 🥹🫶🏼 been following your journey & no one deserves to be parents more than you & Leif! thank you for letting us be a part of your journey❤️

[@emilyhthompson]

Jaci, thank you for sharing your journey with us and being so vulnerable and open! You and Leif will be the very best parents and your kids will know how wanted they were when they can look back on these videos. Keeping your family in my thoughts and sending you my very best wishes!! 🫶🏻

[@genesisreyes3396]

I AM SOBBING 😭😭😭 I don’t know what it was about the editing but within the first 5 seconds I had such a strong feeling of hope and positivity and immediately thought to myself “2024 is our year.” I say our because this year has been tough for me in a lot of ways, I feel like I’ve been in limbo and patiently and impatiently waiting for my timing to align. I cried multiple times with you throughout the video just releasing a lot of the tension and stress I’ve been holding onto in my personal life while watching such a vulnerable part of your journey and cheering you guys on. Being able to see your love and strength throughout the video brought me the peace of mind where I can confidently say I know everything will work out for me (and you) exactly when it is supposed to. Thank you so much Jaci and Leif, I am super excited for you and proud to be a part of your community 🤍 in this essay I will - I can go on and on but I’ll save it for later engagement purposes 😉

[@jacimarie_]

🥹🫶🏼 love you sm and wishing you the absolute best

[@KennedyStidham]

i have never been so happy for someone i dont know in my entire life!!! been silently praying for yall over the years & so excited to see what this journey brings yall. SENDING MAJOR BABY MAGIC DUST & GREAT VIBES!!! 🤍👶🏼🫶🏼

[@emilychadwell3934]

Sending all the good thoughts your way! ❤ Also this is so cool to see the entire process step by step. I think IVF is such a mystery to so many people, me included, so it’s super interesting to see your experience!

[@izzielathbury1568]

You can feel and see the love throughout every step of the way🥰 Thinking and praying for you and Leif throughout🫶🏻 It’s going to happen. Thank you for sharing, Jaci!! It is so beautiful.

[@kamilaosorio-luna404]

Seeing you cry makes me so emotional and I’m not even experiencing this. Hope you know that in those low moments you not only have support from friends and family but us to!! Sending you good vibes and rooting for 12 miracle babies ❤

[@domoniquenavas2508]

My heart. Crying this whole video 😢 you guys are so strong! Proud of you guys. ❤ the love you two have for each other is so beautiful and your future child is so blessed to have you both as parents!

[@user-zx4jq9cs7f]

I’m so happy for you that you were just getting such good news every step of the way!! I hope it continues that way! Good vibes!!! I loved with Leif said “We’re going to have 12 kids!!” ❤😂

[@Onahway]

We went through this 14 years ago. We didn’t document it (I did journal). I love that you are letting yourself feel the emotions because it is such a remarkable process to go through. I remember feeling so much gratitude and in awe that science is so amazing. Here’s to the two week wait! Good luck!

[@gabbyfryross7796]

I loved watching this. Congratulations Jaci and Leif on your journey so far. My twin sister and I are products of IVF over twenty years ago, and I’m in the process of becoming a fertility specialist myself. These are the videos that keep me going forward with my education 💛.

[@kennedydunn0]

Jaci!!! I’m so happy for you and Leif I could cry! I’ve loved watching your videos for years and I’m so excited for you guys to start this journey! It’s so beautiful watching Leif be by your side through all of this and I’m rooting for you guys❣️

[@ardenhuston8602]

I feel so emotional for you guys. this is so exciting and sweet. you guys are going to make incredible parents and it is so sweet to see how you guys are supporting one another through this. you are so strong! thank you for sharing this little snippet of your life with us.

[@taylorw5146]

This is the sweetest video. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You and Leif have such a sweet and encouraging marriage. Rooting for you two!!!! 💗

[@lauradelgado1517]

Leif hugging you before the trigger shot was so sweet and I immediately started sobbing. Having a good partner is everything. BUT YOU!! you are such a champ and just so amazing and idk all the good vibes are being sent your way

[@user-ly1ti4xo3v]

Such a powerful + vulnerable journey. I'm so proud of you two, these little IVF babies have the best parents waiting for them. 🥲

[@RF-tr2ji]

I’m sobbing 😭 your love is so pure. Hoping your embryo transfer is successful.

[@mckenzieeraee]

I’m literally balling at watching this experience with you guys! I recently had my first baby and I just cannot wait for it to happen for you guys soon. I know it will! Rooting for and praying for you guys 💖

[@nikkiwebber9621]

Dr. A is extremely cut and dry and to the point. Bothered me at first, but he’s truly the best. I’m 32 weeks with my SCCRM IVF miracle 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 you are in the best hands!!

[@EmmaLee192]

Good luck Jaci! We did IVF last year and our first transfer worked! She's now 7 months old and we are so lucky to have her!

[@LaurenFullen]

jaci, this video brought me to tears!!! I am so excited and hopeful for you guys during this ivf journey! I am an ivf baby and also a triplet. science and medicine are so wonderful. sending you guys so much love and prayers!

[@allicook51]

jaci i’m proud of you. sending so much love and positive energy YALL GOT THIS 🥹🩷🫶🏻

[@deborahgarcia4]

Thank you so much for sharing. Witnessing your journey is so beautiful and heartwarming. I’m crying because I’m so happy for you and Leif. You are so strong! Best of luck with the transfer. Sending all the love and positivity your way. ❤

[@IzzyTreacy]

Oh Jaci and Leif- sending you so much love. I have just been through this so sending love! When doing injections, if your clinic allows, ice the site for 10 minutes before and you may not even feel the injection. It saved me!

[@LaylaLane]

Absolutely sobbing! The ending, father's intuition, I can't. This is bringing me back to watching Desi Perkins IVF vlogs. Congrats ya'll!

[@IKissingTheLipless]

Watching this crying with my 8 month old baby girl after going through my own infertility journey! Being a mother is just as amazing and special as you think it is!! SOOOO happy for you guys and looking forward to the next video!

[@imalobot08]

Omg Jaci. Your happy tears made me cry. I’m so so happy for you guys! I can’t wait to hear about the rest of your journey. No matter the outcome, you guys are special ppl & you deserve everything you want in life. Don’t give up on your dreams. And remember that life is unpredictable but that’s what makes it worth living. You never know what exciting opportunities lie ahead. Rooting for you! Let’s go!!! ✊😄

[@abby.magner]

Oh Jaci, sending SO much love and hope out into the world for you and Leif during this journey. The love you share is beautiful 🥹 crossing every finger and toe for continued positive news!!! 🩷🫶

[@allisonlynnayers]

My parents went through IVF and got pregnant with my siblings and I. We are triplets and 25 years old!! Praying for you and sending all the love!! 💗

[@our2miraclebabies496]

We loved this video/episode one and all she shared ! We went thru a very similar experience where my wife dealt with Infertility, Surrogacy, NICU, while having Multiple Sclerosis to ultimately having twins !

[@kaylifornagirll]

thank you for sharing this with us jaci, you’re absolutely an angel and we love you. you are killing it

[@taylorbtolley2]

Crying with you as you got your amazing news from your egg retrieval!!!!! Praying praying praying!!!!! 🙏🏼

[@carolynbyler6775]

Praying for you guys, this had me sobbing through the whole video, I’ve been following you ever since you got married and I’m so excited for this next chapter. Thankyou for documenting 🥹🤎

[@selahraesmith]

Cheering you guys on!!! Literally soooo happy for you both! Such a beautiful experience, thank you for being so open!!!!

[@emmahaltom5128]

I’m literally crying watching this 🥹🤪 I’m so happy for you guys!!!!!

[@alexandralord3679]

I’m so happy for you! We grew up in the same town and went to the same high school. I’ve loved following along on your journey. You and Leif are going to be amazing parents! On another note, I’m a medical provider and your foot issue sounded a lot like planter fasciitis to me. I can’t diagnose you without doing an exam and knowing your history, but I would mention it to your PCP when you see them next! If it is planter fasciitis, it’s nothing serious and there are things to help improve it such as NSAIDS, ice and stretching/massage. It usually goes away on its own 😊

[@britneyhornberger7605]

So excited for your journey! Baby dust ❤ We did IVF after 5 years of trying & tests. They said it would never happen naturally and 4 months after our first we got pregnant with our second ❤ CNY in NY is amazing and way cheaper than anywhere else for any others out there! It’s a hard journey but your so strong! My sons onsie when we announced his birth was worth every shot #IVF ❤

[@isabellehansen6340]

My heart just melted for you guys. I can’t even begin to attempt to imagine what your journey has been but my heart is hopeful and goes out to you both 🤍