Has infertility ever made you wonder where you belong?

Do I belong with all my friends who keep getting pregnant? Where do I belong in this infertility community? Where do I belong after all this is over?

If you have ever wondered where you belong this episode is for you!

Not to make this all personal, and I know you're probably reading this on your phone but... If you are wondering where you belong. I just want you to know that you belong here. No matter who you are, what you have been through, what you haven't been through. You belong. 

Love Jesse and Doug. 

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

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In this special episode, Jesse and Doug explain how Halloween can be a perfect window into the pain of infertility.

Plus you get to find out what Jesse is dressing up as for Halloween!

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

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Throughout struggling to get pregnant there is a lot of... waiting!

Waiting for your cycle to start, waiting for an appointment, waiting for surgery, waiting to see what happens, waiting for numbers to rise, waiting for numbers to fall, waiting, waiting, waiting. 

In this episode, we are talking about what that waiting FEELS like and how we can DO something about it. If you feel stuck in the wait right now, or you have ever experienced painful waiting during infertility this episode is for you!

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

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What does it feel like when someone announces they are pregnant while you are struggling to conceive?

Well... It's a lot, and today we are talking all about it.

In this episode, we are talking about the options we have as people who struggle with infertility when it comes to pregnancy announcements. Should we insulate ourselves from people who could become pregnant? Should we prepare ourselves to deal with the announcements? 

Plus you get to hear what makes Jesse and Doug embarrassed! 

If you have ever struggled with pregnancy announcements while struggling to conceive this episode is for you!

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

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Let's face it, infertility can be overwhelmingly depressing. So today we have brought in Dr. Andrea Ganahl to learn more about the connection between infertility and depression.

In this episode, we talk about the definition of depression. We look at how sadness and depression are different. We talk about what your first steps can be if you are feeling stuck in depression. Mostly, we validate that infertility sucks, it's depressing and anxiety-inducing, and you are not alone!

If you feel you need immediate mental health attention or are dealing with suicidal thoughts help is available! Please call 988 from any phone or visit, 988lifeline.org.

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

Learn more at https://uniquelyknitted.org

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How does your unique personality react to infertility? Let's find out together!

The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool used by many people worldwide. In this special episode, we are looking at EVERY Enneagram number and talking about how each number will react to the stressful world of trying to conceive.

To make things official we welcome Executive Coach, Lisa Gomez-Osborn who specializes in the Enneagram. Her insight and wisdom will help us connect your unique Enneagram number with the reality of struggling with infertility.

If you would like to take a test to find your Enneagram number we suggest this site. Truity.com

We have marked chapters in this podcast, so feel free to find your number and skip straight to it. If you have a partner and know their number, make sure to check that number out as well. Or if you are an Enneagram lover, sit back and enjoy to the whole thing!

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

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What does it feel like to look back on struggling to grow your family for ten years?

Well... It's a lot.

In this episode, Jesse and Doug are telling their unique infertility story and giving their insights into what it is like to struggle through TTC, IUI, IVF, Adoption, and Foster Care. If you have ever wanted insight into what it's like to come to the end of your family growing season this episode is for you. ❤️

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

Learn more at https://uniquelyknitted.org

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Sometimes infertility makes us very ANGRY...

So let's talk about it! Whether it's missed expectations or the injustice of having to be the ones who experience this, infertility can really make us angry. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to experience anger when struggling to get pregnant. We will also look at what we can do with our anger during infertility. Plus, you get to hear the words Pure Unadulterated Rage multiple times, so that's a plus. 

If infertility has ever made you made, this episode is for you. ❤️🤬

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

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Infertility brings up a lot of emotions. So today we are sitting down with Therapist Dr. Andrea Ganahl to give her some burning questions we all have!

How can we deal with the anxiety of starting a new cycle?
How do I get my husband to open up about his feelings?
How do I deal with family during infertility?
How do I cope with the fear of making the wrong decision?

If you have ever wanted to know the answer to any of those questions then this episode is for you! Dr. Anny is a gracious gentle therapist who specializes in Anxiety.  She is a wonderful guide on these topics and we hope that you find hope in these answers.

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

Learn more at https://uniquelyknitted.org

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What does it feel like to get invited to a baby shower when you are struggling to have a baby? Today we are talking all about it.

In this episode, we are talking about whether or not we should try to go to baby showers. We look at some of the reasons we would say NO, and some of the reasons we would say, MAYBE to baby showers when we are struggling with infertility.  Jesse also is giving us 5 real ways to attend a baby shower in a healthy way!

Baby showers and other baby-related events can be overwhelming, together we can come up with healthy ways of approaching them. 

Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family.

Learn more at https://uniquelyknitted.org

Join the giving club for just $5 a month today! uniquelyknitted.org/uniquely-committed

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