OUR FERTILITY JOURNEY | episode 1 | Our story so far...

There’s something we haven’t been telling you (and it’s been killing me because you know how much I love to share with you), I’d like to say for the last 3 months but really it’s been for the last 2 years. It’s consumed our life and relationship. This journey, if you’ve been misfortunate to have to go through it too, is painful, raw, uncertain and full of grief but we do it because all we seek is the family we know we deserve to have. I hope, if you need it you find some solace in my sharing and if you’re lucky enough not to, I hope sharing my journey will inform & shed light on the stark reality of infertility for many couples.
#fertilityjourney #infertility #endometriosis #IVF

[@frannnlife]

Trying for a baby really does consume your life. Each month that goes by is heartbreaking. We tried for 14 months (age 27) now I have a 1.5 year old little girl. Don’t lose hope!

[@cassswift5659]

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I’d strongly recommend the BFN podcast if you’re interested in reliable and helpful resources about fertility and specifically about ivf. I’ll keep everything crossed for you both, good luck!

[@CChurst96]

Thank you for sharing, there’s so many things that consider in the back of our minds knowing the real ins and outs really make things a reality and what to expect!

[@toni-annmasey845]

I really appreciate your honesty and being vulnerable with us all. I have endo so I understand the fear and loneliness that comes with it. Be kind to yourself & let everything that you feel come out. Xx

[@irenedavo3768]

I was 43 when I had my Daughter! Natural way!

[@saritahmillie]

I can relate the journey to wanting to get pregnant is emotionally exhausting..i think have cried my all tears every month but still hopeful for the best🥺🥺🙏

[@irenedavo3768]

Sending some luck 🍀

[@beckyrobinson5666]

Thank you so much for sharing and being so vulnerable ❤ sorry you are both going through this, your communication and connection will get you through this tough time. I’m from Newcastle too and have Polycystic ovarian Syndrome and get really irregular periods and I’m also really scared about my fertility, it’s reassuring to know other woman have similar worries and problems. It’s also really good to see how you guys as a couple deal with this as I never know how to communicate to my partner about it and always find myself warning him it might be difficult. Sending you both so much support ❤

[@irenedavo3768]

I had my Daughter at 43

[@shirleyski6147]

Many prayers for you both during this! Trust in God ✝️. Very brave too share your journey!!! ❤️❤️✝️

[@waynehoward8409]

Love to you both ❤❤❤

[@user-dg6bz1py3w]

May god bless you both on this new journey! Praying for you both! 🙏

[@Jelismiles]

I'm going through the same thing, except I don't have endometriosis. Both my my husband and I are completely "normal" physically, but haven't been able to conceive in over 2 years, but I'm already 37 and worried I'm going to run out of time. I am dreading the idea of doing IVF, not to mention the cost (up to 20k) and our insurance doesn't cover any of it. All of it is extremely stressful. I try not to think about it too much because stress doesn't help the situation. Wishing you both the best of luck.

[@irenedavo3768]

I had my Daughter aged 43 ! Natural Conception

[@majnu.22]

God bless you both 🙏🙏 ❤

[@Sunkished]

Praying for you both and this journey ❤❤

[@katrinakovalenko6206]

I just finished my first round of IVF, 3 eggs made it to day 3 then day 5-6 I lost them. I cried in bed all day today. It’s such an emotional journey 🥹❤️✨

[@irenedavo3768]

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[@irenedavo3768]

Sending you luck! 🍀

[@abbiealice9002]

Praying for you both ❤

[@cherylbeswick7327]

Following your journey since your endo diagnoses. I to have stage 4 endo and im currently awaiting surgery. Also being referred to a fertility clinic after 10 years of trying to fall pregnant so it looks like IVF may be the route we go down too. Im also North east so we will most likely end up at the same clinic as you guys. I just want to say thank you for being so open and honest about everything. And i wish you guys all the luck in the world 🍀 will be following you along on your journey 🫶

[@irenedavo3768]

I had my Daughter aged 43 ! Natural Conception

[@danj8518]

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[@skullqueen2502]

Sending you both hugs and lots of love ❤️

[@kimpeaxplays]

Praying for you both. Me and my partner are currently trying using a sperm donor due to my partner needing the icsi surgery and us not being able to afford it with all the extra costs. Praying we both get there and anyone else going through anything similar, my heart goes out to you all because it is incredibly hard❤❤

[@irenedavo3768]

Good Luck

[@shushannanazarian9972]

I hope all goes well. Blessings!

[@rebeccaharrington8225]

You are both amazing x

[@VickiCavanagh]

Thank you for posting this, I think it’s important to say you’re both so brave and this will be such a great resource for anyone going through a similar journey, please don’t apologise for being negative! It is really tough and emotionally draining, I think it is realistic to say that. I had a couple of questions, did you go through NHS or private? I am going through similar journey at the moment with my partner. I have PCOS and underactive thyroid which affect my fertility and my partner has problems also. I’ve been under an endocrinologist for about 3 years and am at the stage now where they will refer to fertility clinic. So just wondering if the timeline you mentioned is for NHS or private. Again thank you so much for posting it has been so helpful. I wish you all the best and all the positive vibes to get you your dream ❤

[@charlotteoakley3972]

Hi lovely hope you don't mind the comment , I have pcos also and have my second endocrinologist apt on the 22nd Jan this month , I've had about 4 over the phone apts just to keep an eye on things but wasn't TTC so they never did much , now we are ready to start trying im wondering what the protocol is with it all etc , was your endo able to help/prescribe anything for you? Thanks so much

[@VickiCavanagh]

@@charlotteoakley3972 hi no worries at all! I will be honest the endocrinologist was not really all that helpful. They said would refer to fertility clinic, so I kept expecting them to do it, then when I would check on progress at my next appointment they would ask me to go to GP and be referred. They don’t do it themselves. So felt like we wasted loads of time waiting for them to do something! So I went to gp and mentioned the endocrinologist recommendation to go to fertility clinic and we did it that way

[@irenedavo3768]

I had my Daughter aged 43 . Natural Conception

[@keepkeepers7740]

It could be the protein shakes, I’ve heard that stuff has so many nasties in it

[@keepkeepers7740]

Ahhhh you just mentioned it

[@TA-mr6bv]

Connagh with a g

[@bevharold7200]

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[@carmelbuirds2054]

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