OUR (IN)FERTILITY STORY | IVF SUCCESS // WDWGIRL

[@katysaunders1781]

I tried everything for 5 years. Have PCOS and endometriosis now. My husband has almost no motility. We tried IVF and nothing. We took a break from everything. I found out that I had GP and diabetes and neuropathy in my feet. All of the doctors came together and told us that I am just not healthy enough to be able to carry a child. It was and still is heartbreaking. So I know how much you went through. And your girls are such a blessing. And they are both very beautiful. So happy it all worked out well in the end. And I am adjusting to being the fun auntie to many of my friends kids. Thanks so much for your video. It's very important that people know your not alone and it's hard. On that note . Have a great day. 🤗💕

[@AllisonMertzman]

Katy, I am so sorry for the struggle and any pain you endured. It is such a difficult process to go through. And thank you. They are definitely the two little lights of my life. Sending love your way! xo Allison

[@lindsayslifecafe7569]

Zukey Lake tavern tshirt all the way in California! Love it! Michigan girl here and Zukey Lake is one of my favorite restaurants.

[@lesliechain7703]

So great that you are sharing your story. I have one child adopted domestically, one adopted internationally and one biological surprise child. 24,19 and 17- enjoy these years they go by quickly. Leanne your look like a young Ali Mcgraw. Bless your family.💜

[@AllisonMertzman]

What an awesome story, Leslie! I have noticed have fast the years go. Days are long but the years certainly are quick. And I went and looked up Ali McGraw and totally agree. Thank you xo Allison

[@nolakid86]

Part of me wants to cry, but I’ve seen both of y’all’s beautiful outcome💗. Thanks for being brave enough to share your story. I hope one day I’m lucky enough to be a mom too, I’m currently working with my doctors to get my body healthy enough to conceive, I feel every bit of your story ❤️. Love you guys, I can’t wait to see the next video you do together.

[@AllisonMertzman]

Katharine, It is such a process. It can be so frustrating at time but I will keep you in my thoughts! I cut this part out because the video got to be too long but when you are holding your baby, regardless of how you got there, everything else doesn't matter. The journey is important but it's the outcome that you have to look forward to. Lots of love xo Allison

[@LauraLouSkinner]

I’ve just listened to the little pep talk on the last 2 minutes of this on repeat and I needed that. Still struggling to conceive after nearly 18 months 😔 I love you guys. I follow you on every platform just because you make me so happy. Hopefully we will get our baby some day 🤞🏼❤️

[@ChristysCorner]

I love hearing your family story! I’d love to see a montage of your wedding pictures! Being a wedding planner on the side makes me really interested in others wedding details

[@AllisonMertzman]

Yes!! Thank you for reminding me. I’ll add it to my list! ❤️

[@ms.j.hakala215]

Will you have any other children?

[@suzannejaramillo2100]

You’re babies are a blessing! I didn’t struggle with fertility, but I wanted a baby so bad. So each month was hard until the day I found out I was pregnant with my first daughter. I have two girls and they are my life. ♥️Thank you for sharing your story. You guys are the cutest😍 mucho love ❤️

[@AllisonMertzman]

Suzanne, TTC is such a tough thing for anyone especially as the months go on! I totally have seen that. And thank you :) I kinda love them haha xo Allison

[@craftpea]

No Zanax given for a transfer in the UK. Loved hearing your story. Mine is so similar, PCOS with around 30 eggs retrieved, around 20 successfully fertilised. Had to halt first transfer for 2 months because I got OHSS which was hardcore awful. I got through it and we have our now 8 year old son and 5 year old girl twins from that one batch. So thankful for the science and for my body working as it should when given the chance. Oh, I felt my first embryo implant too - hurt like hell but it secured our connection forever ❤️

[@sarahmcguire]

What a sweet sweet story! Thank you for sharing this with us all! 💜

[@AllisonMertzman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

This is so cool that you are able to talk about your experience. I have some friends that are going through infertility issues and I know that your story will be inspiring for a lot of people. Also, of course you’re a theatre person!.... I knew there was a reason I like you! Lol

[@AllisonMertzman]

HAHA THEATER KIDS FOR THE WIN!

[@enchantedrita3428]

oh this was so emotional for me.. girl im here in my cubical all crying lol.. I need to message you about all this! Im so happy you now have two wonderful baby girls! I hope to get there someday.

[@AllisonMertzman]

love you girl!! xox

[@JanineMagicDIY]

You have everything documented wow!! You are awesome moms!! ⚫🎀⚫

[@AllisonMertzman]

Thank you, Janine! I wanted it all to look back on. I didn't want to forget any part of the journey because it was so significant to us!

[@meadow3720]

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@JennaKennedy]

Thanks for sharing your story! You have the most beautiful family! Someday I will be brave enough to share my own fertility story. ❤️

[@AllisonMertzman]

I would love that, Jenna! xo Allison

[@sandya9189]

Agree 100%. I struggled calling it Infertility and just took control and called it Fertility. Thank you both for sharing.

[@AllisonMertzman]

YES, Sandy. It feels weird to call it infertility....because there's a cognitive dissonance when you do become pregnant. Thank you for watching

[@polkadotbuzz4862]

Thanks for sharing! Our IVF baby is a few months younger than Ruthie and it is always interesting to hear other IVF stories. I also felt my daughter implant and knew I was pregnant (although I didn't let myself believe it until I saw the test results). Amazing to think about how it all happened now that we have the kid we were hoping for the whole time.

[@AllisonMertzman]

It’s wild isn’t it? And I always think if we had gotten pregnant any sooner I would have Ruthie. So while the journey was hard, I wouldn’t trade it for the world ❤️❤️

[@meeganvs1636]

So happy for you two. What a trying time. To see your two beautiful babies is amazing. Just got news that my daughter is marrying her girlfriend 🥰 Hoping when they try to have children all goes well. Thank you for sharing such a personal story.

[@AllisonMertzman]

Congraulations, Meegan!! That's wonderful news!

[@jenniferemmons3031]

Totally off topic. It is funny L is wearing a Zukey Lake Tavern. I grew up over there!

[@voiceojane]

I saw that, too! (A2 person)

[@melissarose6012]

I can’t even imagine how hard this process was for you both. So brave of you to share your story! I love your organization and I think Ruthie will really appreciate it when she’s grown, to know just how absolutely wanted she was. You’re amazing mom’s and so supportive of each other! ❤️🥰

[@AllisonMertzman]

Thank you, Melissa! I wanted her to have it, I have a similar journal for Rosie but it only took one month to get pregnant with her. Completely different experience!

[@angiefloyd6298]

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad it worked out for you both and you have two of the cuties miracles I've ever seen!

[@AllisonMertzman]

Thank you, Angie! It was definitely a touch journey but the girl's are so worth it :)

[@melissapichetto4260]

Thank you for sharing your story! PCOS is a B 😡! So happy it all worked in the end- yours bbs are the cutest and they sure have some awesome dedicated moms! ❤

[@AllisonMertzman]

That absolute worst but those girls were worth every struggle ❤️❤️

[@terrifictrio2537]

I love these videos! I was very lucky with my pregnancy journeys, I can't imagine the toll it would take on your life with all the medication and appointments etc. I'm so glad you had Ruthie and Rosie :) x

[@AllisonMertzman]

Me too. They are the absolute best and without the journey I wouldn't have them so I am most certianly grateful. I am also glad you're enjoying the content! We will continue to make it as long as there's an audience for it :) xo Allison

[@tiffanyhatcher310]

That is an amazing journey. Did you have any issues with IVF for Rosie? How is she doing with her heart, by the way?

[@AllisonMertzman]

Hi Tiffany! We did not have any IVF issues with Rosie. She was our first try on our first frozen egg transfer. And she is doing well! We are probably due for a Rosie heart update. :) xo Allison

[@RowanGreycastle]

I also struggle with calling it infertility. I am glad I am not the only one.

[@AllisonMertzman]

I completely agree. It seems like such a weird term.

[@tammycarnevale4765]

Did you ever think that Leanne should take over and be the one to get pregnant?

[@AllisonMertzman]

Hi Tammy! We do discuss this in the video but she wasn't interested in carrying :)

[@kimkubitz1380]

Thank you for sharing your story! You both are great.

[@AllisonMertzman]

Thank you, Kim ❤️

[@cindyellacott102]

What an important journey. I am so thankful you are able to share it.

[@AllisonMertzman]

I'm definitely happy with our outcome :)

[@JessSavage82]

I just love you guys! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@AllisonMertzman]

Thank you, Jessica! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! xo Allison

[@craftyclaudine3625]

Beautiful story! I struggled with fertility issues for 3 years. I took a few month break, but you know, mentally you aren't on a break. I had 3 miscarriages, and a lot of pain, mentally and physically. I finally called it to an end, and a few weeks later was introduced to my beautiful twin daughters, who needed a family to be adopted! Although I never gave birth, I realized I was carrying them with me through that entire struggle. My twin girls are now 14, and it is the best thing I ever did in life, to become their mother. I can't help but still think of myself as a broken vessel, in some ways, but am so blessed to be a mom!

[@yolandaperez4793]

I too had three miscarriages and it is heartbreaking!

[@AllisonMertzman]

Claudine, I actually cut this part out because the video was so long but I did discuss the journey of having children and how you ended up with them truly doesn't matter because they're an absolute perfect fit. I'm so happy you ended up with your perfect twin girls. It's just the best

[@AllisonMertzman]

Yolanda, I am so sorry for your losses. I cannot imagine one let alone 3 miscarriages. I thought I was miscarrying Rosie (I have some bleeds but they were unrelated to miscarriages) and it was so scary. xo Allison