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Join me as I navigate my way through trying to conceive. I share my story, other's stories, interview experts and bring you on the journey of what it's really like dealing with infertility. I am right here with you!
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Welcome back to this weeks episode! Tune in today to hear Hannah talk us though her 3-year TTC journey.Her story involves; Seeking help after 10 months TTCThe emotions of months of negative pregnancy tests Referred to Fertility Associates Unexplained Infertility diagnosis Ovulation Induction using Leterezole IUIDeveloping anxiety Leaving her job IVFBeing approached for a possible adoption It has been a pleasure getting to know Hannah, her positive outlook through the roughest times is something I admire. If you want to keep up with her journey you can follow her on Instagram @hgasprivate. Thanks for listening!
Evie is here this week to share her story of navigating trying to conceive over a seven year period.Her story involves;The joy of getting pregnant quickly The turmoil of that pregnancy ending in a missed miscarriage A long period of TTCSecond pregnancy resulting in miscarriage Self referring to Fertility AssociatesDiagnosis of unexplained infertility Ovulation InductionIUIHer husband getting diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Spontaneous pregnancy resulting in their first child Chemical pregnancy 6 months postpartum FIIX StudyIVFUnsuccessful fresh transfer Spontaneous pregnancy resulting in their second childEvie's story is one of heartbreak but also one of hope. I know it's not always easy hearing stories of success however I do think it is important that we let ourselves hear these stories to keep our hope alive. Thanks for listening!
Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Adenomyosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist currently working at the Fertility Associates Auckland office. This episode covers; What is AdenomyosisWhat are the symptoms What are the ways to get diagnosedManagement options - Is there a cure?How Adeno can impact fertility The connection between miscarriage and adenoAmelia is an amazing doctor and is someone who aligns so well with the Podcast. Her ethos for treating patients is amazing, she really is the gold standard for what care we should receive. It was a privilege to have her on today and please let me know if there are any other topics you would like us to cover with Amelia!
Well, as you can see by the title of Today's episode, Maddie has been faced with many challenges on her Fertility Journey. Maddie shares her journey with us, that has spanned over the last 4 years.Her story invovles; Ulcerative Colitis resulting in Colon removal Loss of period Referral to Fertility AssociatesPCOSHyperthelic Amenorrhea Public funded fertility treatment Ovulation Induction (leterezole)3 rounds of IVF One day 3 transfer No embryos making it to day 5 Recommendation to use an egg donor Moving to Australia completing 2 further rounds of IVF thereDecision to stop further IVF treatments Egg Donor options Where they are nowMaddie has had a really hard time finding people who have been down a similar road to her so if her story resonates with you, please reach out to me via Instagram or email and I can put you in touch. Mentioned in this episode;@thedietloigist@twolinesfertility Thanks for listening!
**Episode Re-Release**So you want to conceive a baby… now what?! We wanted to put this episode together to talk through the basics of trying to conceive. In this episode we cover:What preparation to do before trying to conceive Menstrual cycle 101How to know when you’re fertile & when to time sexThe two week waitWhen to seek help
Today I am joined by the wonderful Jessica, a Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist. Jess has dedicated her career to helping people to get pregnant. This episode discusses; Endocrine Disruptors Diet and eating habits for optimal egg health Her stance on weight when TTC Supplements for egg health Key nutrients for Sperm health The worst habits for egg and sperm health What you can do during Fertility Treatment to support success How to support Progesterone production How important is this all, really?How to work with Jessica Jessica is a wealth of knowledge and this is such a great, down to earth conversation. There is plenty of information for you to learn from but we also have some real chat about how hard this all can be. Thanks for listening! Here is the link to the blog mentioned in this episode; https://wellnessbyjessica.com/blogs/news/folate-and-fertility
Today I bring you the episode that I thought would never happen! Over the last 18 months you have often heard from me, talking you through our journey from my perspective. Well now you get to hear from the other half, and his perspective on what these last 3 years have been like for him. Today's episode discusses; The early days of TTC The process of getting a sperm test & the results Meeting with the Fertility clinic The impact of our miscarriage His thoughts and feeling on IVFWhat steps he has taken to improve his sperm health Looking after his mental health The impact on his friendships Counselling Where he is now, 3 years into the journey I just cant express how proud I am of Corey for sharing with us today. This was in no way easy or comfortable for him but I just know the impact his honesty will have and it will only be positive. Thanks for listening!
Today we welcome back Dr Amelia Ryan to share her wisdom with us. This episode discusses all things PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).This episode covers;What is PCOSHow to get diagnosed What is PCOThe part that insulin play in the body How PCOS can impact Fertility Medical management of PCOSFertility Treatment options Lifestyle recommendations to manage PCOSAmelia is an amazing doctor and is someone who aligns so well with the Podcast. Her ethos for treating patients is amazing, she really is the gold standard for what care we should receive. It was a privilege to have her on today and keep your ears peeled for more episodes with her to come this Season!
Tune in to today's episode to hear from listener of the show, Jenna. She talks us through the last 7 years of heartbreak as well as taking us right back through her extensive medical history which has played a part in where she is today. Her story discusses;Reproductive health concerns from a young ageSurgeries which found Cysts, Adhesions and EndometriosisLow AMH2 Round of IVF5 Embryo TransfersThe part her faith plays in her journeyMiscarriage Being advised to have a hysterectomy A year break from treatment Medical Menopause using Goserelin (Zoladex)Cycle never returning Advised from Doctor using Donor is only way forward Jenna was very honest with us around some of the darker moments in this journey and I believe you will resonate with her a lot, especially in those hard, disappointing moments this journey comes with.
Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Endometriosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist currently working at the Fertility Associates Auckland office. This episode covers; What is EndometriosisWhat are the symptoms What are the ways to get diagnosedManagement options How endo can impact fertility How can endo surgery temporarily improve your fertility Endometrioma's, what are they and how do they treat themDoes Endo impact egg quality How to manage Endo holistically Amelia is an amazing doctor and is someone who aligns so well with the Podcast. Her ethos for treating patients is amazing, she really is the gold standard for what care we should receive. It was a privilege to have her on today and keep your ears peeled for more episodes with her to come this Season!
Today I am joined by the wonderful Justine, also known as My Balance Project on Instagram. Justine takes us through her journey that ultimately lead to having her son, 12 years ago. Her story includes;PCOSWeight LossOvulation Inductions (Clomid & Trigger Injections)Impact the medications had on her personality and well being Friends and family getting pregnant Success after 18 months Discussions on having a second childWeight gain and pressure of losing it before trying Fertility Treatment againDecision not to try again How she feels years on from that decision How a pet can play a part in completing a family Justine's story is one of courage and I really loved hearing her perspective years on from her struggles and hearing how the experience of Infertility shaped her. I have no doubt you will enjoy this episode!
What does FET even mean? How does it work? And most importantly, how does it feel? Tune in to this episode to hear me talk you through all of the above, plus so much more. During my recent FET cycle I recorded regular, real time updates as I went through the process. I want you all to go into this episode without apprehension so just know that this cycle was not successful. But that also means I must give a warning, as the last 20 minutes are my raw emotions caught when everything went wrong, and there are a lot of tears. This episode is a very raw account of a really emotional process so please only listen if you are in a place that you can handle the emotions. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Season 4!Tune in today to hear all about Jasmyn's second round of IVF, which unfortunately has resulted in more heartbreak. Today we take you through the IVF process, focusing on the physical challenges this round presented. We also touch on the emotions of another failed round, continuous bad news as well as a surprise diagnosis that Jasmyn recently received. We also discuss how the podcast will look moving forward, with a big change we need to share with you all. We can't wait to being season 4 to you all!
The gang is back together!! This week Lydia is back to have a catch up on how the last 3 months have been. Firstly, we have a quick update from both girls before discussing all of the emotions that come with years of Infertility.The episode discusses;Lydia's Update (birth announcement)Jasmyn's IVF Round 2 Public Funding Losing faith in your BodyAnxiety Around Pregnancy Announcements Loneliness Feelings of AngerThe Impact on Friendships Infertility Taking over your Personality Life Without Kids, not by Choice Today's episode touches on some heavy topics and at times some thoughts that were really hard to admit out loud.This episode wraps up Season 3! We can't thank you all enough for the continued support you show us and we can't wait to be back in your ears next year!!Mentioned in this episode is @twolinesfertility & @the_dietologist.
April has had to face an unimageable amount of heartbreak in her journey to grow her family. Her story involves; Reduced movements at 37 weeks gestationConfirmation of no heartbeat Labour experiencePositive Sands experience Autopsy results Second pregnancy Abnormalities at 18 week scanFurther investigations including an Amniocentesis Confirmation pregnancy is not viableBirth of her second angel baby Autopsy results L1CAM gene carrier confirmation Third pregnancy and birth of their rainbow baby IVF plans for future children April shows an immense amount of strength telling her story today. We can't thank her enough for being so open and raw. You can find April on Instagram @stillbornstillloved_
Today we are joined by the three authors of the newest Infertility book "When Sex is not Enough". This book tells the stories of all three girls, breaking down their personal experiences, their husbands perspectives and some great pointers for those helping someone through infertility. This episode discusses;Male Factor InfertilityIVF (ICSI)Full HysterectomyAdoptionSurrogacy Cervical Cancer Unexplained Infertility Multiple Round of IVFInfertility in the Workplace Plus so much more!!You can purchase the book here; https://www.whensexisnotenough.co.nz/.
Today we are joined by Laura who talks us through her first trimester miscarriage. Laura is very passionate about sharing and that will be obvious in this episode. She articulates herself so well, she really didn't need me there :).Her story involves;The want for a large family Coming off contraception Bittersweet moments of telling their families Missed miscarriage at 12 weeks Spontaneous cramping and bleeding D&CHonouring their baby (specifically in Tongan culture)Loss of control of the outcomeLaura is very passionate about sharing her story and breaking the stigma around miscarriage and loss. We know you will enjoy this one!
Today we are joined by Emma who takes us through her story of recurrent miscarriage which has lead to a diagnosis of Asherman's Syndrome. Emma has had an intense past 12 months involving a lot of heartache and medical intervention. Her story involves; Recurrent miscarriage (3)Spontaneous miscarriageHCG blood test indicating miscarriage Multiple scans to diagnose miscarriage MVAC (Manual Vacuum Aspiration Curettage)Miscarriage with no bleeding Missing period (for 5 months)Cycling with no bleedingAsherman's Syndrome diagnosis Surgery to repair Asherman's Asherman's Syndrome medical management Therapy to help with her lossesWe learnt a lot from her story as I am sure many of you will too!
Today we are joined by Anne who talks us through her miscarriage. Tune in to hear what is it like to feel that your family is complete, only to then find out you are pregnant, getting to a place of acceptance and excitement for it all to be shattered by miscarriage.This episode discusses;Surprise pregnancySpontaneous bleedingMultiple trips to hospital D & C surgery Emotions of miscarriage Miscarriage aftercareThanks Anne for sharing your story with us!
This week we are lucky to be joined by Lucy Lines from @twolinesfertility. Lucy is an embryologist now working independently to support people through pre-conception and fertility treatment. This episode discusses;Lucy's background Embryo grading Success ratesHow to choose a fertility clinic Genetic testing How to determine if there is an egg quality issue when doing IVFAMH3 day transfer compared to a 5 day transferIVF WTF programmeHow to work with Lucy We end this episode with a little chat about getting ourselves mentally in the right space for IVF and just how important our mental health really is. Lucy's intake for her next IVF WTF programme is now open with the course starting November. Follow the below link to visit her website and check out how she can help you. https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/We hope you enjoy this ep!
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