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  • Proof It’s Possible—Just Not for Me: The complicated reality of watching IVF work for someone else

    As someone who has gone through IVF, I genuinely am happy when it works for other people. I know how much goes into it—the emotional toll, the physical exhaustion, everything it takes just to get to that point. But just like hearing someone got pregnant naturally and feeling that quiet ache…it happens when someone has… Read more

  • Infertility isn’t rare – so why is access still so hard

    Infertility sucks. Plain and simple. It’s crazy that we’re finally starting to talk about infertility more—more awareness, more conversation—yet for so many people, access to care still depends on where you live, where you work, and what your insurance decides to cover. Because it’s not so black and white. Just because your employer offers insurance… Read more

  • We Need to Talk About Infertility: Breaking the Silence

    For something that affects so many people, infertility is still talked about so quietly.Like it’s something we’re supposed to carry on our own. I didn’t fully understand that until I was in it. Infertility isn’t just a medical condition—it’s something you live with every single day. Even in the moments where you think you’ve moved… Read more

  • Back to basics

    There is nothing “basic” about stopping IVF and returning to the so-called natural route. There is no guidebook for what comes next. The protocols and procedures that once dictated every step suddenly disappear. The appointments, alarms, and instructions are gone—but the emotions and unknowns remain. There is no protocol for going back to the basics.… Read more

  • When IVF Ends, and There Are No Protocols for Grief

    Our IVF journey is over. No double pink lines appeared, no transfer date was set—instead, we are left with emptiness, frustration, and feelings of loss. Deciding to stop IVF treatment brings a unique kind of grief. It’s not the loss of someone we had, but the loss of someone we imagined. We’re grieving the hope… Read more

  • Navigating The Unexpected Journey: Secondary Infertility

    I became pregnant with my daughter relatively easily. I was 34 when we found out we were expecting. My husband and I had waited about eight years after getting married before trying to conceive. Fast forward four years, and we are now facing secondary infertility. If you’re unfamiliar, secondary infertility occurs when someone conceives their… Read more