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Infertility And Me: Stories of Infertility Survivors, IVF, & TTC Monique
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4.9 • 80 Ratings
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Real-life uncut stories of infertility survivors & expert advice that validates, educates, & creates a community where no one is left silently suffering. Your host is Monique Farook, an IVF-mom to one, entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate. Join us as we amplify infertility awareness, heal, & end the stigmas!
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Infertility Crossroads: Perimenopausal, Male Factor Infertility, And IVF Abroad w/Emma Haslam (BFP)
Emma and her husband found themselves at a crossroads when deciding to proceed with IVF with their dual-factor infertility diagnosis. In the U.K., where they lived, specialists were hell-bent on Emma's BMI because of the NHS's guidelines. After losing over 80 lbs, her RE refused to proceed with IVF and told her she needed to lose more weight. It was clear to Emma and her husband that with the cost of IVF in the U.K. and the BMI restrictions, they would need an alternative method for becoming parents. It was then their story of IVF abroad began.
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Infertility Could Not Silence Me; Low AMH to Living Childfree w/Jacqueline Vazquez
Jacqueline Vazquez, an international wedding guru and Master Wedding Planner, speaker, and author, never believed she would face much adversity when trying to conceive. After being diagnosed with low egg reserve in her late 20s, Jacqueline endured 10 years of TTC before deciding to live child-free. In this episode, Jacqueline shares what it was like to plan other people's lives through her event-planning business while suffering mentally and emotionally from infertility.
What else is discussed:
Considering AdoptionDepressionmedicated IUI cycles*Follow Jacqueline here! Grab your copy of Jacqueline's book: Your Release Journal.
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Low AMH, Male Factor Infertility, Miscarriage, Childfree w/Charlie Dice
In this episode, we are joined by Charlie Dice, an amazing individual who has triumphed over both infertility and the profound challenges of major depressive disorder. Charlie's story has been marked by resilience in the face of adversity, including enduring three heartbreaking miscarriages, navigating the emotionally taxing process of IUI, and undertaking the demanding path of one IVF cycle. As time passed, Charlie and her husband reached the decision that ultimately reshaped their lives—they chose to embrace a child-free existence after their arduous battle with infertility.
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Endometriosis, Miscarriage, & Childfree w/Gleenobly
Gleenobly and her husband have faced a challenging journey in their quest to start a family for over 13 years. Their path has been marked by significant obstacles, including Gleenobly's diagnoses of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, miscarriage, and even a brain tumor.
She states: We have tried everything under the sun except for IVF. We are still not yet parents, but we hope to be as soon as possible. Not only have we had to deal with the heartbreak of disappointment after disappointment after disappointment, but in the last three years, we also had surprise medical problems like knee surgery (my husband), a brain tumor (me), natural pregnancy, miscarriage, and moving to a different country (U.S.A. to England). We will try adopting an older child as soon as we are allowed."
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Recurrent Miscarriage, PCOS, & Asherman's Syndrome, w/Lisa McCarty(BFP)
Lisa McCarty, a passionate writer and a tireless advocate for women's health and infertility, courageously opens up about her journey, which has been marked by multiple diagnoses, including post-amenorrhea and PCOS. Her story takes a heartbreaking turn as she grapples with secondary infertility, recurrent loss, and the challenging Asherman's Syndrome.
In this emotionally charged conversation, Lisa sheds light on the profound toll infertility has taken on her mental well-being. She candidly discusses the relentless battles with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression that have accompanied her on this arduous path.
For almost a decade, Lisa and her devoted husband were led down a path that ultimately resulted in the miracle of their first child, conceived through the remarkable journey of IVF. This is a story of resilience, love, and unwavering determination in the face of adversity.
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Full Show Notes Here: infertilityandmepodcast.com
Support Our Show Sponsors:
*Learn more about the Mosie Baby Kit and read some of the amazing stories from the Mosie Community.
*Use code INFERTILITYANDME for [15% off] your order at checkout and join the 100,000-plus families who have included Mosie on their journey to conceive.
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Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis & Egg Donor Story w/Erica Ferraro
Erica Ferraro, an ambitious pharmaceutical sales and marketing manager, never imagined she would be part of the 1 in 6 community. She shares her turbulent battle with endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, and needing donor eggs to conceive future children.
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Full Show Notes Here: infertilityandmepodcast.com
Support Our Show Sponsors:
*Learn more about the Mosie Baby Kit and read some of the amazing stories from the Mosie Community.
*Use code INFERTILITYANDME for [15% off] your order at checkout and join the 100,000 plus families who have included Mosie on their journey to conceive.
*You can help support the continuation of I.A.M. by Buying A Coffee
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Customer Reviews
Loving this show for years
Infertility and Me is the podcast I keep coming back to again and again. It’s Monique’s openness, her vulnerability to share about such personal topics. It really shines a light on what so many of us have been going through in the dark in a way that makes me feel seen and understood. Keep up the great work!
In this together
This podcast is generating a great community and provides a sense of unity around the experience of infertility.
Great for anyone going through the infertility nightmare
Anyone struggling with infertility should take a listen to Infertility and Me. All of us who have gone through our own fertility struggles know how much frustration and anxiety the process creates as well as the stress on the marriage or relationship. These episodes deal with everything from these mental health challenges to the physiology of infertility on both the male and female side. It’s nice to know you’re not alone and through other people’s experience you can figure out your personal path forward.
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