OUR INFERTILITY JOURNEY | Episode 1, Male Factor Infertility, & Azoospermia Diagnosis ❤️‍🩹

[@heatherbaird1894]

My husband and I had/has male factor infertility. My husband has several issues. We did a round of IVF after 4 years of trying and it was a failed attempt. We decided to turn to to foster to adopt. 9 months later we had a 2 day old baby boy placed with us. 2 and half years later we adopted him, our miracle child. Good luck, remember that there is always other options and adoption is an amazing option.

[@TA-np4mc]

We have been trying for years and its tough. I hit a low to where I was upset how there are people out there who have abortions and we are here, who is ready to love this child unconditionally. Hang in there and remember you are not alone.

[@anditeaspoon6118]

Same. I had a miscarriage right before they overturned roe vs wade. Seeing all the people upset really hurt. I was so angry and grieving it was not easy. Still hoping, still trying.

[@lorrainekinney4065]

Life throws us many curve balls. At the very beginning of COVID my 27 year old son was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Surgery and chemotherapy have left him infertile. Through the support of family, friends and his amazing fiancé, he has become thankful for the many gifts he has. I went to church almost every day for a year and God has answered my prayers and eradicated the disease from his body. He is now 30 and getting married this summer. His future may not be exactly what he expected but it will be a future and I trust in God to look after him. God will look after you both as well. Thank you for sharing your story. I will pray for you both.

[@monserrathernandez8180]

God is an infertility specialist❤ all through the Bible God rejoices in giving babies to infertile woman:) He is the the giver of life and he will show you guys his power so y’all know him as your miracle worker not just a good father. My husband and I are also going through the same process of infertility and it’s been 3 years so far but I now understand I’ve got nothing to worry… if it’s his will for my life, he will give me babies and I just trust that he will💕 we got this!! I’ll keep you guys in my prayers. 🤗

[@jenmontzingo]

It’s beautiful that they’re approaching this as a team and they will be blessed for it but she is not infertile, it’s azoospermia.

[@monserrathernandez8180]

😅I said infertility because the Bible does not have any men with this problem and just wanted to make a point of trusting God and his will🩷

[@jelenamaljkovic9498]

I also had infertility issues, I thanked God once I got pregnant. I, however, did my research and went to a bunch of specialists for my infertility issues if you do not make a move to find out what is wrong, you can wait on God all you want it's on you to get yourself checked!

[@kaylafreudenberg3808]

Oh wow, my husband and I are going through this. We still don't know what type it is but the heartbreak of the diagnosis is so real. Bailey, I totally know what you mean by the anger and feeling angry at the world. I am right there with you! It feels so unfair. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@cmills53]

I know how personal and difficult this can be! Sharing your story will definitely help others! You both are in my prayers and hoping for some great news in the very near future! Continue your prayers and your faith! God is good 🙏💕

[@bking81photos]

Wonderful news. Praying for your journey. God will use you as a witness of his goodness and love. 😍

[@thearbrailia]

I had a very similar situation to you guys. My husband had a car wreck at 18 and landed on his testicles at 120mph when he was launched from the car. That caused him to also have male infertility. We started trying at 29 to have a baby. Five years went by and we decided to get tested at the doctors and found that his count was very very low. We started a foster care application over the next few years and researched the process of adoption. When the paperwork was all done I felt like I had the flu. I didn't turn it in yet because I was so tired which was a good thing because I was pregnant finally after 8 years. My pregnancy was easy and my son was very healthy. I was being impatient thinking things had to be on my timetable and I just had to wait until it was time. I do want another one but we might just adopt since there are so many kids in the foster system.

[@debbiedebs8767]

Congratulations 🎊. Did your husband get some help from the doctors along the way?

[@JSWRabbitry]

I’m so sorry y’all are going through this but God is writing an amazing testimony and I know y’all will be blessed through this. I suffered with infertility for 6 years (the dreaded “unexplained infertility” diagnosis) and went through so many emotions just like y’all! I kept saying “Yes” every time y’all talked about what you were going through. So glad you are surrounded in prayer and with God ALL things are possible!

[@tyterry9284]

My daughter faced the same issue, but luckily her fertility treatment was successful and I have a 15 year old grandson!

[@sabrinadunson6903]

Believe it Then you shall Receive it Expect Miracles Nothing is impossible Trust and Believe ❤️ 🙏

[@rachael0814]

Definitely keeping you both in my prayers! Prayer is so so powerful! I love how openly you share your faith, and you are 100% right …. God is always good and always faithful! Side note …. You look so beautiful! I hope you guys had a restful trip 💕

[@mattandbailey]

Thank you so much! It was a great trip!

[@jtisme]

Excited to pray for you. You will be awesome parents! Prayers you will be Abundantly Blessed; in God's favor and will. ❤

[@vbrown3035]

I know this couldn’t be easy sharing your story with us. Thank you for being vulnerable and open. Praying for both of you and excited to follow along with you guys in this journey.

[@dixienicoara]

I just stumbled upon this video and I feel that God led me to your video. My husband and I are going through a similar situation. WE have been trying for almost two years, unable to conceive and I have been asking myself similar questions. What struck me the most, was you knew in your deepest being, that infertility was part of Gods story for you. I have never heard anyone say this in other infertility journeys I've heard but I too, have felt since I was probably a teen that I would somehow struggle to conceive as well. I didn't want to believe it at the time, but years later when I got married and my husband and I started trying for a baby, I realized that in fact, that feeling had come to fruition in real time. I don't know WHY God chose to have this be apart of yours or my story, but the only thing I can conclude is that God chose us to go this struggle because 1) He deemed us strong enough to go through this battle. It is a very, very hard thing to go through infertility but God knew you had the strength to endure. and 2) He saw us fit to tell our story so that we can help or encourage other girls in the same boat. There IS hope. So that when God finally does bless you guys with a baby, you can turn around to that girl struggling, that with God it IS possible. ❤

[@mattandbailey]

Wow beautifully said ❤️ thank you & sending prayers up for you guys as you walk this journey as well!

[@kldice5212]

Have been watching your channel on your goldendoodle breeding and saw the link for this channel. We have a medium size goldendoodle. Sorry, to hear that you both are struggling with infertility. My husband and I tried for four years to conceive. We ended up going to an infertility specialist and getting pregnant with quadruplets. Our quads are turning 19 this year. I felt the same way you did and was angry at God for a period of time, but God always knows best and will be by your side. Prayers to you both on your journey! 🙏 🐕

[@morganmears3884]

Carolinas Fertility is the best!! Praying for you guys!❤️

[@mattandbailey]

We love them so far! Thank you!

[@Brittwalters13]

I’ve been through ivf and it isn’t fun but so worth it! Prayers for you guys!

[@jillianj310]

We have struggled with male factor infertility, I’m sorry y’all are struggling with it as well. Have hope, there are options, we’ve tried all of them. We ended up getting pregnant naturally with our first after my husband started taking clomid (it helps sperm production in men). The semen analysis still said his sperm count was very low and the doctor said the odds of use getting pregnant on our own was like less than a 1% chance and it did happen. The second time around we struggled, we knew we would have issues again. My husband tried clomid again, his count looked a bit better but still low, then we tried iui. Medicated and non, nothing. 9 tries with that, nothing. So we looked into invocell, tried that and nothing fertilized on its own. We did a round of I’ve and had ELEVEN embryos. Got pregnant the first transfer. So there are options, and they seem overwhelming and they are hard, but keep the hope. It will happen however it is supposed to.

[@lynetteeaster2918]

Absolutely Amen 🙏❤️🙌 You two will definitely be in my prayers!🙏

[@barbk6544]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Matt. I hope you receive great news as you continue this journey. Thank you both for sharing your story and testimony, as well as putting it out there to help others dealing with the same thing. Prayer is powerful, and God is good and faithful. May He send many blessings your way as you travel this road together. Your guys take care and stay well! 💞🙏

[@Melissa22-]

Love y’all’s story!!! I can definitely relate ❤ I love your outlook of “why not us” very eye opening and gives me a different perspective. Thanks soooo much for sharing your journey. Can’t wait to watch more :)

[@lifeon77]

I know this couldn’t be easy to share, but thanks for doing so and am praying for you both! 🙏🏼

[@michelledotts2041]

Praying for you both that you will have a blessed healthy family very soon. ♥️

[@mysteryforyou]

Praying for you guys. I truly believe that sooner or later, you will hold your baby in your arms ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@theMad155]

Thanks for sharing your journey! It is really wonderful to hear Matt’s thoughts on the topic, he is a great role model to other men!

[@annettedecker9577]

Thank you for taking us with you on your journey. One day at a time, one step at a time. You will be blessed with a beautiful baby. Keep your faith and let God work his magic. Prayers for you both. Keep us posted ❤

[@beverlybivens299]

You both are so brave to share this story with the world of y-tube. Please keep each other close and communicate with each other. Make sure this is what you both want to share this with everyone. It’s such a sensitive subject ❤

[@lilliantaylor7867]

So inspirational and raw praying for good news ❤

[@alexabradshaw8134]

I have been praying for y’all and love y’all so much! God has got you guys! Thank you for being courageous and sharing ❤

[@teri2657]

I personally have reproductive issues that left me with hard decisions and completely understand where you are coming from Bailey❤️ my husband and I will be pursuing fostering and adoption through foster care but we each must find our own path with growing our families. I will be keeping you both and your marriage in my prayers ❤️

[@laurenmichero9003]

You just have to trust in the plan even if you don’t understand the reasoning behind it. Everyone is struggling with something and this is your current struggle. You seem like such a strong couple though and I know this will work out in the end. Praying that you grow your family in some way whether it’s Ivf or adoption because either way you’ll love that baby so much…and the dogs will have a new little friend 😊 🙏🏻

[@maddiebeeles9363]

I just came across your channel! I can not imagine what that’s like to go through that, but I’ll be praying for you both to get your miracle 🤍

[@ashleehinson5173]

I'm so sorry Bailey, you and Matt are in my prayers. God is Good !!!

[@JenJenBoBin]

Keeping you guys in our prayers! 🙏🙏🙏

[@maryminoff4353]

Prayers for you both on this journey

[@Barbie_and_Royal]

Britt and Jared’s videos would be comforting for y’all to watch, as they are struggling this way too.

[@mattandbailey]

Yes we have been following them!

[@peaceandlovegreene]

Started watching you for doodle content and fell in love with you guys. I’m excited to be with you on your journey. I love how you are so honest about the bad as well as the good. Praying for you both. ❤️

[@michelleswaggerty1479]

Just wanted to say sorry for what your going through I know it’s tough. Me and my husband have been trying for are last baby for almost 7 years and no luck. I have done iui 4 of them all failed. I have done 4 transfers using donor eggs because I have a low AMH and because I’m 44 and they all have failed. So I will be doing my 5th transfer in may so hopefully it will work this time. So good luck with everything hope it works out for you.

[@jessicagors3232]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I’ll be praying for you!

[@kashifmccracken1526]

I am not saying it ill not always be a struggle. Even cropping up in your mind unbidden. But there is a huge world and billions of different things that you could be doing WHILE STILL HAVING THE JOY OF RAISING CHILDREN! Praise God for the fertility you do have which I know you do but don't forget to live. Don't forget that is one aspect of life. I'm not saying give up, or don't try. But protect your mind and spirit. Don't let it destory you. Go see water flowing backwards, or the lava tubes in Hawaii, or maybe even these caves with their own ecosytems. Not trying to preach

[@margotwelland2459]

Wishing you both all the best on your journey to one day have a family x🫶🏻x

[@juliesires2463]

Praying for your journey & a healthy outcome!

[@nebraska1424]

Thank you for sharing your story! Keeping you guys in my prayers. ❤

[@Asia-Marek]

Sending so much love and good vibes yall's way!

[@deniserussell4985]

Prayers are up for you guys ❤

[@jamaicanbeauty3918]

❤❤God is good All the time. Goodluck

[@amandawoodall7715]

Lots of love and prayers. It definitely takes a lot to share the raw but I do know our God is a faithful God. As I watched this, I prayed for you all and I know this is just the beginning and you all will have a wonderful testimony to share with your little one one day 🤍

[@kaydeeschippers]

Thank you so much for sharing, i will be keeping you guys in my prayers all the way from south africa 🤍

[@deegee6315]

All the best to you and your future babies.

[@hammingcagebycuddles]

Keeping you guys in my prayers ❤ happy birthday 🎁 ❤

[@tammiefisher9333]

This is my first time watching your vlog thank you for sharing your story with us sending u hugs n prayers for u both

[@vanedrasmith6913]

Thanks for sharing and continue to seek God and I will keep you all in my prayers

[@sharonfoster4523]

God is good all the time pray blessings for you ❤❤

[@sylviacollazo2700]

Lots of Love and prayers

[@badchadro]

Prayers for you both

[@chanteldaley5074]

I'm praying for you both. 🌹💕

[@amandaadao9700]

Praying for your family!

[@debbiedebs8767]

Its wonderful sharing your story. Do you think that in male factor infertility, you must get medical treatment or there's hope that it will just happen naturally ?😢

[@randeemccaghren2663]

Happy Belated Birthday Bailey! I really wish I could reach through this iPhone to hug you both!

[@Violeta_hzl]

Going through the same almost 3 years! I first I thought it was just me because of my PCOS n it was actually my husband! He has azoospermia

[@lauraduran103]

May God bless you 🙏 Thank you for sharing.

[@sunnywintermorning1941]

Such a handsome young man; all those silly stereotypes in my head would make me think he’d never be infertile. Wishing you both the very best. Life’s pretty unfair sometimes.

[@mriv602]

The moment I heard football season, I thought there you have it. Steroids and testosterone (when a guy takes it, the body stops making it on its own,nasically becomes "lazy") makes you testicles shrink and infertility. Not to forget all of the trauma these guys can get in the crotch area.

[@holygoldendoodles]

Did you know some research is showing that Stevia is used as a form of birth control in some countries. Do you guys use that? Just a thought.❤️

[@countrymom2023]

A lot of couples have infertility problems and they have biological children and I have faith that y'all are going to have biological children to sending lots of prayers y'alls way ❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@ashleyaustin5900]

Hey guys, thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your transparency is honorable not only about the infertility but how you all felt spiritually. God is good and sometimes things don’t always go the way we would have planned it but you said “why me” and maybe because you guys are the perfect family to demonstrate what faith looks like. the perfect family for God to use and bless with a miracle. I stand in faith with you guys however the Lord blesses you to grow your family. 🙏🏽

[@950meredith]

GOD is greater than the highs and the lows

[@funkeomowunmi5198]

God bless you

[@alyssapurdy552]

Prayers for you both! Side note - is Matt taking any workout supplements that may have testosterone in them? I saw a video you tube video with Anjela Johnson (comedian) who’s husband was taking supplements that killed his sperm (synthetic testosterone in the supplements stunted his own testosterone which produces sperm). Just a thought. - Jennifer (channel says Alyssa and that’s my daughter)

[@mattandbailey]

No he is not! It is genetic!

[@alyssapurdy552]

@@mattandbailey wish you all the best in your journey!

[@sonjabroekman2279]

🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@jackielewin1449]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@amyhayes7813]

Have a look at Phil and Alex on youtube, they have male factor infertility they may help you.

[@Angela-fw4uy]

Yeah when my 33 year old son in law was diagnosed with cancer a week before their third child was born and died and left my daughter with 3 little kids the youngest 8 months old, then 4 and 6 years old was the day I worked out that there is no God and if there is he's not worth knowing.

[@urgirlri]

Thank you to Matt for being so open to talk about all of this! It's personal and there's a stigma around it so it's awesome that he's so willing to share

[@rubyjongarden3855]

Thank you both for sharing, this is so important for people to hear but also opening the doors for more men to share there stories so they don’t feel alone 🤍

[@ASMRoyalTails]

look into the ICSI procedure. they take one sperm and inject it into the egg. so 12 healthy sperm seems like hope! I suffered from infertility, it took 4years and many mcs to get my first daughter. Now i have 3 beautiful daughters. Whatever the journey, God has a plan for how your family will come together. Sending prayers and fertile vibes.