My Infertility Story As a Fertility Doctor - Trying to Conceive, Miscarriages, and More

[@martinavanb4908]

Thank you for opening your heart and sharing your story 💕 I’ve struggled with infertility for 8 years! If I knew at the age of 32 about all the struggles I’m going to go through I’d not believe it… After trying for 1 year I got pregnant naturally but miscarried… at that time I was told it happens and it’s a bad luck.. next year I got pregnant again but miscarried again… no testing done only I was told to keep trying… we moved and I went to a fertility doctor who swiftly put me on a path of Ivf. I got pregnant but miscarried again… I was desperate for answers and more testing. I dug deep in forums for answers and started suspecting some immunological issues… when my Ivf doctor wanted to push for another Ivf without finding out the reasons behind miscarriages and I started to object… he eventually did blood clotting panel and I found out I have a clotting disorder. I still wasn’t satisfied with the answers and went to a different clinic where I could get some immunological testing done. I found out I had high natural killer cells, which partially explained my miscarriages… I did my 2nd Ivf, had good amount of oocytes retrieved but it ended up in a total fertilisation failure. I was so shocked! Then we did the 3rd Ivf with icsi, despite my husband’s great sperm results. The cycle also ended with no blastocysts. I was thinking there must me something wrong with my DNA and it’s not likely I’ll ever have biological children. I still did 4th Ivf cycle with Omnitrope, icsi and lots of supplements to improve the egg quality. I got a good amount of eggs but the clinic didn’t recommend waiting for blastocysts, so I had a transfer with two 2 day embryos… I was on IVIG, Granocyte injections, anticoagulant injections. I got pregnant but miscarried for the 4th time… 😢 i was due to trisomy 22… My Ivf doctor recommended us to look into an alternative way of having a child… It was a truly sad time for me but I refused to accept that…I asked for a laparoscopic surgery and found out I had endometriosis (stage1-2) which was removed in December 2021… after a long and lonely research I contacted a reproductive immunologist who was willing to help me. He found out I had a sub-clinical pcos, put me on ovarian support plan, which included pcos diet, supplements and hormones monitoring. I started with down regulation for 5th Ivf when I found out I was pregnant naturally!!! 🎉 I couldn’t believe it 💕 I promptly started an immune protocol, anticoagulant injections, progesterone and aspirin. It turned out to be a viable pregnancy and now I’m 17 weeks pregnant 😘🥳💝💕 I am so excited 🥳, I’m also happy I persevered and advocated for myself, when some doctors told me it’s not possible, I went to a different doctor! The book ‘Is your body baby friendly’ by Dr Alan Beer has been a total eye opener. I’m still very cautious about the pregnancy but trying not to stress and do the right things for me and the baby 😍

[@ParentComunityandEd]

How’s it going?

[@martinavanb4908]

@@ParentComunityandEd my adorable baby boy is here! Perfect!!!

[@Bueller.Bueller.Bueller.]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your story! Congrats!

[@ericamontanogomez2441]

@@martinavanb4908 Congratulations your a trooper!! God Bless you, your baby and husband!

[@ermieburns]

@@martinavanb4908 congratulations!!!

[@sashacc3386]

Life can be ironic. People that want kids and are ready for children cant have them and people that aren't ready or want them can't You are a fertility doctor trying to help other women get pregnant but you went thru miscarriages. Thank you for sharing your story and giving us hope. I lost my first pregnancy at 6 weeks and its an unimaginable pain but im hopeful to be able to get pregnant again 😊 I do have PCOS after my miscarriage my period started coming on their own i no longer had to induce them with progesterone. I think god works in mysterious way I prayed for my period to be fixes and come on their own and now they do. I have all the faith that he will work on my body again and give me my baby ❤️

[@ericamontanogomez2441]

Sasha I]m glad your body is responding and preparing itself for you to have a baby again. I lost my baby at 8 weeks after the baby's heart beat stopped. I have a condition called epilepsy which I take meds for. My neurologist told me my meds had most likely caused the babies passing. I'm scared to try again, knowing I still depend on medicine, and that I can lose another pregnancy, but after reading all your stories including the Dr's story, I have the hope to persevere and try again.😇

[@mhyrajaneabbas-lawi9476]

Your comment made me cry. I had miscarriage also at 6 weeks pregnancy. I do also have PCOS and still struggling with it even after more than a year since my miscarriage.

[@sashacc3386]

@@mhyrajaneabbas-lawi9476 Hello, i send you lots of love and strenght many of us are goibg thru. Talk to your doctor, get labs done for yoyr hormones. Im currently being treated by a fertility specialist. Since that original comment i posted i lost another pregnancy at 10 weeks in September. I heard the heartbeat at 7 weeks but baby stopped growing right after that. It was a missed miscarriage. Currently tryinh again and putting God first 🙏

[@jackieliz6809]

Change ur diet to plant based, gluten free. Google cure inferility naturally. There's so many herbs and vitamins and supplements . Cured mine after a decade. Hard? Yes. Self dicipline. So worth it

[@jhumasahoo9082]

I am crying while reading ur cmnt. I already had 2 miscarriages. I had no pain physically but emotionally I was broken.

[@mom4life513]

You are a special woman. You inspire me. I had a stillbirth at 19 weeks and then got pregnant again and my daughter died at 23 weeks. I gave birth and she died 10 hours later. I found out I have a shortened cervix so I finally got an abdominal cerclage. My OB is amazing and I'm officially TTC and my period is due tomorrow so hopefully it doesn't and I'm pregnant. It's nice that you have this channel. A lot of woman need help and it's hard to get the help u need . I'm very fortunate that my doctor has helped me so much through my journey.

[@Brittanythediaryofateacher]

Wow! God Bless you

[@phumilady6931]

Hi @mom4life513 thank you for sharing your story. Please, be kind to share feedback 😊

[@2toosexE]

This story really made me sad and happy at the same time. I was focused on my career as well and got married at 38. Tried to get pregnant at 39 and got pregnant my first month of trying and my pregnancy was ectopic. I was also treated with methotrexate and it was emotionally rough. The thought of ivf scares me because it's super expensive for us, I'm from the Caribbean and our insurance does not cover it. Anyway thank you for sharing it has given me some hope.

[@vivianabenitez4544]

same here, focused on my career and no partner/husband. so only met my husband when I was 35 and conceived my only child at 37 naturally and in the first try. now at 42 things are different and just went through my second miscarriage. I wished I tried earlier for the second child.

[@soo9141]

Thank you for sharing your journey. As someone in healthcare and struggling to get pregnant after a miscarriage, it is definitely tough because we have strong goals to help others but many times we delay what our own needs are. You are amazing to be helping so many families in your practice and also reaching many by sharing your videos. Thank you!

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@fahmidamiah]

This was really interesting to hear and I also felt a little chocked up at times 😢, so thank you for sharing. I'm a Medical Doctor (UK) who was absolutely unsure about what field to go into both in medical school and junior training but eventually... I left. I work in Tech now. I always miss the patient interaction and seeing patients through, there is no "job" like being a doctor, it was a complete privilege to be trusted and to take care of some many people... but another path was laid out for me, something I never thought would ever happen, but I am very happy in it now. So, when I add up the years... med school, medical training, a Masters in Computer Science, junior engineer, now almost senior... gosh, how time flies! So... as someone who knows the life of a medic, I want to say I'm sorry you went through so much during your own training and often alone. No one prepares us for that kind of life, definitely not medical school. I am so happy for you that you have the family for you in the end. You really glowed up when you talked about your children. Your story will really help people, and as you say at the end, a lot of fertility is out of our control, so we can only try and work on the things we can control. I am so grateful to fertility doctors so thank you for persevering and now creating this channel for others.

[@thelovelyvee]

Thank you for sharing your story! It really resonated with me. I am 18 weeks with my 7th pregnancy (will be my second child) and I am not telling people until my 20 week anatomy scan. I am finally starting to feel like this awful chapter of my life might be over. It has been so hard. I'm so glad you got your 2 babies and I am so glad your patients get the empathy and care they deserve!

[@Maiju86]

I can totally relate, thank you for sharing. ❤️ I had my two children without problems but when trying for a number three, I had two miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy between those. I am currently almost 27 weeks pregnant and still little bit scared... Our third baby should be born in August.

[@Rhiles44]

Hearing Your story is exactly why I wanted to prioritize having my kids and trying to conceive. I knew if I didn’t make it a priority that I would either struggle or wouldn’t do it at all. Even though I chose to quit my job and still have many career goals left I will never regret taking time out of my life to make another. I felt like I had more time in my life to make a career and less time to make a family.

[@morgankruszynski8458]

I love your videos and wish every doctor had the same mentality and were as willing to run tests and do blood work to see what’s wrong! So glad you were able to conceive and have two beautiful children 💗

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

it is so so hard to be the patient. SO HARD.

[@VickieNoblitt]

@@NatalieCrawfordMDcongratulations Natalie you’re pregnant I love you 💕❤️😘 ❤🎉❤

[@amandagaribayvlogs2348]

I wish I had known about low ovarian reserve and the possibility of endometriosis. I’m also higher risk of recurrent loss after my second trimester miscarriage. It’s such a relief to know there’s a doctor who understands. Mine has been great but he never had to actually go through it to understand the pain.

[@lisalee9027]

Sobbing and howling as a PICU doctor hearing your story… God Almighty… brings back all the horror moments of trying to keep a baby alive at work whilst losing my 2…

[@shayyy84]

Thank you so much for sharing your story I'm 38 trying for another little one but had a miscarriage February 4th😢 you gave me hope!

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Sorry to hear that but sending lots of love.

[@missld6856]

@NatalieCrawfordMD, Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve felt comforted by all of your videos literally everytime you speak I listen and feel comforted during this last year of our trying to conceive journey, I’m 37. Just found out last week that our first baby had no heart beat at 11 weeks pregnant. Hearing everyone’s stories makes me feel not alone. Thank you for all your inspiration ❤️

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Of course! I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love!

[@annedirkling4703]

Thank you Natalie for your honesty, vulnerability, sincere care and concise explanations always!! I found your channel when I was diagnosed again last year with Lean PCOS (the difference of various types I learnt from you). Your videos gave me so much guidance as to what to ask my gynecologist. My largest follicles are below 8mm, I don’t ovulate for some time now, FSH-LH ratio is 2:1, constant fatigue despite zero sugar diet, yoga, exercises etc. Will turn 36 years in a couple weeks and I am trying to pace myself more, be at ease more despite my low ovarian reserve and having tried for the last 8 years. Its hard to be patient but I pray that with ease comes peace. Thank you for this channel. May your family be blessed. 🌷

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thank you so much for sharing and so happy the channel can be helpful

[@niflaotranch]

Thank you so much for creating this channel, and for telling your personal story. Even today at the end of 2023 there isn't so much information out there, I find that many of the doctor are still second-guessing things and it's very difficult to get the right information. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 4 years; we both kept having really good test results from many different types of doctors across different countries, all the doctors told us that our results were great and they didn't know why we couldn't conceive. Last month we did IUI and I'm now on my 2nd week of conception. I'm now 41 and my husband is 42 years old. I wish there was more information out there about what to eat, what vitamins to supplement with, and what quantity (how many mg) of each vitamin. Your channel has helped me a lot, please keep doing the wonderful work that you do. !

[@martalech6371]

Thank you so much for this video! And opening up to all of us it's heartwarming knowing that doctors and other women can have the same issues as us we're not alone.. After my ectopic 2 year ago it has changed me.. on year 5 of trying..I'm am turning 39 in a Month.. I did have fertility console and I was pretty much told that there was nothing wrong with me or my husband and that smoking is what causes infertility in my case since I have quit smoking 2 years in July. I am not giving up I'm in my TWW fingers crossed.❤️

[@juliaullrich2630]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, it’s an honor to hold space for this part of your journey. I living through loss and infertility and it can really do a number on our mental health. Videos like yours help break the stigma and remind us that we’re not alone. Thank you 💜

[@madgrl11]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 every woman needs to hear this!

[@christinezumpano]

you are such a strong and badass women and such a blessing to the online fertility world. I discovered and binged your videos a few months before TTC while trying to prepare, now im 6 months and 2 miscarriages into TTC and i still pour over your videos

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thank you so much. So sorry about your losses. It's so hard.

[@jazz3715]

I completely understand where you're coming from. And thank you for explaining your journey. I've also been through losses and had similar feelings. 2 miscarriages and 1 ectopic. And hopeful

[@Moonflower458]

I really felt these words in my soul .. like whenever I have a kid I really don’t want to ever be on this journey again and I’m someone who wanted 6 kids a big family but after going through this and now having to do iui’s.. I’m starting think one sounds good, as long as we get one. I hope we conceive naturally with our second child that would be such a blessing honestly, and the fear of loosing a child is real. Thank you so much or posting this it was really helpful. 🤎 Some doctors can be so blunt with no emotion 😐 you are truly a good doctor and care about your patients and it shows 😇

[@lisap8800]

Wow thank you so much for sharing your story! I just had my 3rd consecutive miscarriage and it is rough. I know everyone’s story is different, but It still helps me to hear stories of people who went through similar experiences and came out the other end happy.

[@MalloryMotalova]

Parkland WISH Clinic Sonographer here :D I have been watching you for awhile trying to gain more in depth knowledge of the things I scan on a daily basis...especially after scanning my own ectopic while working in the Parkland ER this past February. So cool to learn that you did your residency with us! Love the videos

[@michelleannaaao]

Current m1 here interested in obgyn I am so inspired by your bravery & passion surrounding this topic. I watched a close friend struggle with infertility for years. & after her 3rd round of Ivf, she is expecting a little boy in July ❤️ Thank you for your vulnerability

[@BienestardaVida]

Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for all you do. I can sense your passion for what you do. Your patients are lucky to have you :)

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

thank you so much

[@NovaDoll]

Etopic pregnancy is scary. I keep thinking about it because of the laws that are being put into place to limit how women can access health care. I am happy you were able to get treatment!

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

omg completely agree.

[@lizajane2971]

Ectopic pregnancies can be seen on an ultrasound. Those babies are unfortunately not able to survive and can cause the death of the mother unless surgery is done. That is not an abortion and will never be illegal, no matter what state you live in.

[@caityponn4778]

Literally terrifying. I want to have a baby so much but living in the South I am becoming scared for my safety.

[@FallingAsh]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. It is such a hopeful story and makes the whole process seem less lonely.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

so lonely

[@Healinghands829]

I can see the heartache. I needed this, I just got the negative results of IUI 3 and I’m devastated after 2.5 years of trying. I’m holding onto hope IVF helps.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Sending love and wishing you the best!

[@evapolymenakou6161]

Thank you for sharing your story and for your passion to help others. You channel has made a huge difference to me!

[@bbike2168]

this video has such a beautiful message!! Thank you for sharing your story, you inspire me to thrive to become a passionate doctor and also raise children❤️

[@abbykendrick5748]

You are so soothing.. love your videos and your honesty. I respect you so much for sharing this. You went through so much while helping people. 💗

[@leekathrynm]

Thank you for this! As a CNM having many of the same struggles I can relate so much to your description on the labor floor and putting our own needs on the back-burner. Thank you for your channel. It's an excellent evidence based resource for myself and to guide patients to feel less alone in navigate advocating for them/ourselves.

[@claudiajade624]

💜💜💜 So hard and I wish you had felt like you could have shared with others during your early trying to conceive and miscarriages (and so glad you could later on). I was so happy and grateful to have been able to tell my 2 closest friends that I was TCC, and the Day I got that faint positive test line 😊 Haven't experienced a miscarriage but even getting the *tinest* taste of it (currently pregnant and had bleeding at ~23 weeks) was so so scary and upsetting and awful. I think it's amazing that you are able to use your own painful experiences to help your patients (and beyond via online) 💜 You certainly helped me! 😊

[@croi8413]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It doesn't matter how long has passed the loss is still there and it is very brave of you doing so. Thank you for putting your experience and expertise available to us all, it is truly precious 💞

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thank you so much!

[@nirsyburns7571]

I can hear you speak all day! I love your videos! I appreciate your information! Thank you for sharing your story. All your information has helped me. I start the process for a IUI in a few days and I feel better about it because of all the information I’ve learned from you! THANK YOU 🫶🏼

[@Kaystephanie6233]

Bravo doc! This is the reason you're such an amazing doctor you can relate ❤️ we sometimes go through horrible things to be able to meet someone at their level. I really wish you could be my doctor or even see you once I believe you would help me. Thanks for sharing your story again 🙏 🙂

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thank you so much! Those moment were so hard but i am a different doctor now.

[@VickieNoblitt]

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[@VickieNoblitt]

@@NatalieCrawfordMDI love you

[@Bueller.Bueller.Bueller.]

Wow, watching this I'm so touched by how open and vulnerable you are in this video. You will help so many people by sharing your journey! 💗

[@chelseareynolds5921]

Thank you for this video! It gives me some peace. I'm trying to conceive my second child and we are on 6 months of no luck. Your advice is definitely helping and I'm staying hopeful.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Wishing you the best on your journey xo

[@keishachantay00]

So sorry for the unfortunate loses as I can relate, I have 4 children now I'm in my mid forties but had 2 miscarriages the recent being in February and so was the one 5yrs ago before this one. I know how it feels when you go through this thank you pregnant again and can't enjoy the pregnancy because you're so scared. And you're being a doctor you can definitely relate custom me sometime they're so cruel and harsh with their words. And I always said that I could find confidence alone that know exactly what I was experiencing what I was feeling at the time we just sent me into PPD. Currently seeking treatment for and trying to conceive at the same time but the fact that I found people I can talk to can relate on how I feel makes me feel much better and make my days easier ❤️

[@LorraineJohnson23]

Thank you for sharing …5 miscarriages here but not giving up yet 🙏🏼 it’s crazy there really wasn’t as many resources back in the day as there are now. I would have done more fertility treatments had I known then what I know now. Keep sharing the info!

[@bdw7254]

Holy heck doctor that’s why I am side stepped the conventional medicine field for the same reason. I’m 28 and having fertility issue I couldn’t imagine waiting longer for med school. I went into complimentary medicine. It doesn’t have the credibility in society that being an MD would have given me but I’m much happier. I’m happy I didn’t go to medical school. I’m still working on recovering from everything I put myself through so I can have kids but I’m optimistic and that get me through each negative.

[@AshleyMakaza]

love the kids art in the background

[@flipflopsandbutterflies7673]

Thank you so, so much for sharing your own personal story and journey with us ❤ I truly believe that your experiences will have made you an even better doctor. You are able to understand and empathise in a way that some doctors never can. This makes you passionate and committed to the work that you do. I’m too far away to ever be able to work with you, but I’m happy that so many women are benefiting from your expertise both in person and online and this makes me feel so glad and grateful ❤ Thank you 🙏

[@izabelam9416]

I love your story and so glad you shared it - thank you ❤️ I’m sorry to hear you had so many miscarriages but also glad it all ended up amazing for you in the end. I’m hoping for a positive outcome after my recent miscarriage when TTC our second one. I’m currently changing my diet and added some supplements you recommend in your previous videos since unfortunately time is not on my side (I’m 40). I’d love to know what you changed in those 3 months - I know we’re all different but I’m sure that many women will agree with me that it’s always worth to try something to be able to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. I really love all your videos and learn so much from them 💖

[@maclucia]

I love your videos. I wish I live close to you to do my fertility treatment with you. The way you talk i can tell you really care about your patients. After 2 sadness miscarriages (both in 8 months) ,my husband and I decided to see a fertility doctor. Omg the worst experience of my life. At the first visit he don't even talked to us for 5 minutes. He was super dry talking about my chances of getting pregnant during the ivf.

[@lizajane2971]

😢 I'm sorry for your bad experience. I had a loss last fall and when I asked my obgyn for hormone and thyroid testing she said they don't do testing after a first loss. I was extremely upset and in doing research found that most doctors don't do testing until after 3! I decided to try other alternatives and found a more natural doctor, but still a real doctor who is covered by my insurance who was willing to do testing. My folate was ridiculously low, which can cause birth defects, and I was estrogen dominant. I've been working to correct that and now trying again. Maybe you can find a similar doctor in your area? There are doctors out there who can help in a kind way. Hoping you are successful!

[@Mruelas0924]

At 26, I had 1 belighted ovum which MC at 11 weeks and a chemical pregnancy before I finally had my son at 29. Fast forward to 2 ½ years later when we started trying again, I’ve had 5 MCs in one year. I’ve had hormones checked, antibodies checked, chromosomal check. Im having my husband get his chromosomes checked, as his semen analysis was normal. I’ve been really positive and optimistic but it’s honestly getting hard on me mentally, I’m at a healthy weight, eat fairly healthy, low stress, no medical issues. I don’t know what other step to take if his chromosomal tests is normal. Thank you for your videos.

[@Arizona_lilly]

I wish there was more doctors like you

[@jessicamorales9271]

Thank you for this 🥺❤️😭 I’ve been watching all these videos I had a ectopic pregnancy 8 years ago. And I recently got pregnant had an ultrasound yesterday witch should of been 8 weeks or so and found out my baby stopped growing at 6 weeks 4 days. I feel like I’m never going to have a baby what if there’s something wrong with me. I just can’t with this pain I’m 23 super healthy can’t even explain how less of a women I feel..

[@melodyv9748]

Don’t feel that way 😢 it’s going to happen I remember my doctor telling Me your lucky your can get pregnant some women don’t experience being pregnant at all so god knows when your ready . Stay strong

[@Infertilityandmepodcast]

🥲Thank you for opening up to the community about your story.💙

[@FRanceBar]

It's really reassuring to listen you story. Thanks for sharing. I had a miscarriage in january at 12 weeks and now I'm having faint lines on pregnancy test for a week now. I'm just panicking. I think i'm just traumatized and dont know if I will go better 💔

[@amritagill1680]

I've been watching a lot of your videos. You are an amazing inspiration!

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thank you so much!

[@wonderland2023]

You are an inspiration. I am so happy you have your lovely family and after so much. 😇

[@Genok981]

What fertility treatments did you undergo for your first child? I'm post ectopic now and considering all next steps.

[@alainabeaver1140]

Thanks for sharing your story with us. You are absolutely right that these topics simply were not discussed and there was a real lack of information; I had similar struggles finding information and recommendations in trying for my first! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

thank you so much for watching.

[@mwise-kaawa6959]

Thank you for sharing your story, Dr. Crawford.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thanks for listening!

[@jasmainjasmain2906]

Finding the right time with PCOS is tough… no cycle to even track ovulation

[@genesiscda4847]

You kinda look like Reese Witherspoon! I’m TTC and it’s so disheartening seeing the negative test every month. Especially since every woman in my family seems to get pregnant immediately. I’ve been trying 7 months.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

hugs XO and thank you

[@NBS_Haywardx]

Thank you for sharing your story, I’ve been following you since we are struggling and your videos are invaluable x

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

I'm so glad!

[@BaibaSK92]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. This really helps me feel better about myself loosing my baby couple of months ago and now it’s been extremely hard to even get pregnant all over again so pretty much we are back at square one. Each month it just gets harder and harder I am at that point where I just wanna give up.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

sending you love.

[@nummynummy3705]

I've graduated from forums to youtube videos and reddit. Lost a 16 week pregnancy preterm rupture of membranes. Two ectopics. One ectopic was twins. And I've lost count of the early miscarriages maybe 15 or so. The second any reproductive health goes into ttc category my insurance doesn't cover anything. Now im just taking like 4 supplements 🤷‍♀️

[@ulyanakoshelap9511]

Thank you so much for sharing! I’m so happy you got your miracles 🥰🥰

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thank you!

[@lisasallery7860]

Unfortunately I had cancer at age 4 in my pelvis and kidney. Which caused ovarian failure. I got an egg donor, which took 4 yrs. we got 10 embryos. The my fertility clinic accidentally defrosted them. My donor was a friend so I was devastated. I also have complications with my health. At 40 I have re entered the process of having a baby. My AMH test in 2011 showed premature menopause, however my last one 2 months ago showed a better result strangely. She said my reserve was low but I did have some. It’s being repeated in case of lab error. I also have problems with my uterus being really tiny and my endometrial layer really thin. So I literally cannot find anyone to ask questions or compare situations with. Problem is, I’m now single and in the UK, you can’t use a surrogate with donor eggs and donor sperm. So I’m in a bit of a bind. If ANYONE has any advise,this would be greatly appreciated. During my tests. They discovered my thyroid function was off, now on Levothyroxine and I have the thyroid antibodies too. Meaning an auto immune disease. I’m in a very complicated situation and all I want is a baby! I’ve had 11 miscarriages over a 20 year period too.

[@martinavanb4908]

I’m so sorry! I don’t really have an advice but I’d recommend seeing a reproductive immunologist.

[@stella9624]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I wish I could be your patient. TTC and miscarriage has been so painful❤

[@morgancurt1326]

Thank you for sharing such a personal story!❤️ I work as a postpartum doula and work mother/baby and am struggling to getting pregnant currently, I love my moms and babies dearly! I have a son who is 3 and was surrogate and easily got pregnant through IVF, but now I’m afraid my endometriosis and PCOS is preventing a natural pregnancy but my OB isn’t listening to me or caring… it’s so disheartening. Should I just go to an RE to have them check my Endo and PCOS, since my OB doesn’t seem to be bothered? I had to beg to get an HSG which showed 1 blocked Fallopian tube and 1 patent tube as well as an arcuate uterus. I absolutely love and value your knowledge and experiences so much! Wish I was near your clinic! So hard to find doctors who listen and care.

[@roprmusic6095]

Very insightful, thanks for sharing 🧡

[@victoriabenavides5119]

Thanks so much for sharing your story, it is truly inspiring 🌈

[@carolinemartins568]

Thank you for sharing your story with us Natalie. It is helpful to know that we are not alone going through this. If I may ask, you did mention you got pregnant with fertility treatment but did not mention which one. Which treatment did you do? I’m on my 4th IUI cycle and doctor said that if this is doesn’t work, I will need to do IVF 😢 I’m so scared

[@workaholic888]

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience.

[@ZanetkaPL]

Thank you so much for sharing. My experience is very similar to yours. I have PCOS and I've had 3 miscarriages in the last 3 years. I'm currently 4w3d with my fourth pregnancy but just found out that my hcg only rose from 91 to 124 in 48 hours. I'm concerned it is an ectopic or another miscarriage :( I was really hoping I would finally have my rainbow.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

i will be sending you all the good thoughts, following those hcg values is misery

[@ZanetkaPL]

Thank you so much. My hcg is now 88 and I'm awaiting another miscarriage.

Had one live birth, one term stillbirth and now am struggling to conceive.

[@fannyturcios7965]

Thank you for sharing your story! ❤

[@luckerdesigns4781]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I’m sorry you had to go through that.

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@amanda_rae91]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! ❤️

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

You are so welcome!

[@kierabella6647]

Thank you for sharing your fertility journey ❤. I love watching your videos. You're so knowledgeable. I was wondering if you know anything about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (fNAIT)? If you do I would love to see you do a video on it to help spread awareness. My mom, sister and I are all affected by it and it is rarely diagnosed due to lack of knowledge in the healthcare system world wide. Unfortunately it is not diagnosed until there are multiple miscarriages, a stillborn or baby born with a brain bleed, when testing is only a simple blood test for mom and dad.

[@Franciellestephanie]

I love your story!

[@julianna7673]

I’m confused..so ivf helped or ..what ? It went from miscarriages and ectopic to ‘we have two kids’ so fast

[@MsDymeOHYES]

Thank you for sharing. I'm strongly considering going back for women's health but have often thought how can I help someone when I can even help myself with infertility.

[@1bluegreen2]

How old were you with each of your pregnancies??

[@mafasantana]

I had 2 kids naturally. I did have miscarriages. Now we have been trying for 1 more for over a year and nothing is working, letrozole, progesterone. I still have issues :(

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

oh no, please make sure you have a doctor you trust. sending love. XO

[@tannyrheyl5761]

Can you talk a bit more about how you actually got and stayed pregnant the first time? You mention fertility treatments but don’t actually explain what they were. Looking back were there warning signs? What testing did you do? What were the results? etc. As someone who went through this I’m sure you can understand those of us going through this are looking for what helped others.

[@mihaelaroman4718]

Natalie, at what age did you have your children?

[@zuzanaklinovska2649]

I have PCOSand 3 failed IUI. We want to start IVF but I am so scare that it will fail...

[@Georgiajafa]

I was wondering what were the fertility treatments you had to conceive your first? Thanks

[@student9661]

Thank you doctor!

[@malikathueler2529]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ how long did it take you to conceive your first ? 8 months in here, process is gut wrenching

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

almost 2 years. XO

[@julieb2102]

Thanks so much for sharing your story.

[@bayleivorce4210]

I’m genuinely curious, do you have any recommendations on anything we should tell a doctor when discussing infertility concerns?

[@LadybugMeghan]

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Of course!

[@bossbeautymargie]

Beautiful story. But how old were u when u mentioned you were old? Because if you were in your 30s, that is NOT old. I’m just sick of people saying that. Women miscarry at all ages. I know women who were in their 20s having multiple miscarriages. I feel like the healthier the woman the better. But love your story🩷

[@mjass]

Informative! Thanks for sharing

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catwmn14]

Did you have the factor V Leiden gene? Or a blood clotting issue?

[@fii4920]

I needed this

[@jeannybenavides6652]

Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Thanks for listening XO

[@PreetyIndianGalnk]

V r trying for past 6 yrs.. I got pregnant once with iui.. Bt that was eptopic. I Dont kw.. It s just not working for me.. With all my treatment.. 😔

[@wonderland2023]

Would you ever consider, if you weren't going to be able to be with your partner, who you met later because you worked, after education, etc. it being ok to go on the pill for physical reasons, not to stop pregnancy. I have read enough to know it probably won't help protect eggs but might you think it's ok to go on the pill for an extra year you had never planned for, then get off before you could be together? Or is that more bad than good? I understand I should see my doctor, I just wonder what you might think. I have a lot to do and felt better on bcp. I do not want to make matters worse. Sorry long question.

[@svetlanastamenova6822]

Thank you for sharing this with us

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Of course!

[@mamaTRIEDtx]

Are you open to working with a reproductive immunologist? I’ve had 4 losses in 2 years. I’m located in Dallas TX and my RI is in NY but looking for an RE that’s more open to my RI’s suggestions.

[@danyys817]

Would you give a woman 40 years old prophylactic progesterone 3x200mg pessaries in the first trimester after a natural conception?

[@lilianamurphy1050]

Hi my name is Liliana I had my tubes tied for five years after the five years I had him untied because I got remarried to someone else we were trying to have a baby already for two years and nothing has happened I don’t know if there is something you can tell me or if I can get your number so I can call you cause we’re really trying to have another baby I keep checking every month and keep trying but I keep getting negatives

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

Maybe have a camera up your tubes? A lot of people have got pregnant after this. As well as the usual hormone checks?