What does it feel like to go to a fertility clinic when you are struggling with infertility?

Today we are talking about it!

In this episode, we talk about waiting rooms, doctors, self-care, and the odd way we relate to fertility clinics. Not everyone going through infertility will go to a fertility clinic but for those who do, we need to talk about what it feels like!

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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Have you ever wondered what your siblings think about your struggle with infertility?

Well, on this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we will find out because Jesse is talking with her siblings all about infertility!  We are joined by Abby and Ben (Jesse's sister and brother) to talk all about what they felt when Jesse was going through infertility.

This conversation is a great window into how people experience our stories of struggling to conceive. 

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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For some people, Mother's Day is a hard day. When you are struggling with infertility it can be a reminder of all the things you wish you had. It is hard to explain what it feels like to see so many people celebrated for having the one thing you are fighting so hard to get.

In this special Mother's Day episode Jesse and Doug talk about how they make it through days like this. This episode will teach you 4 things you can do this week in preparation for Mother's Day or any other day that feels heavy during your infertility journey. 

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 is infertility, what are fertility treatments, and how does it feel to struggle with infertility? In this special National Infertility Awareness Week episode, we are talking directly to the friends and family of those who are struggling to conceive.

This episode is designed to be listened to, and sent to people!

In this episode, we talk about the VERY BASICS of what infertility is, and some of the common treatments people may choose to do. This is in no way supposed to be an exhaustive list of all the experiences and options in the infertility world. Hopefully, this episode can be a great jumping-off point for a conversation with friends and family. 

We are so grateful to all our listeners during National Infertility Awareness Week. We hope this episode can be a useful tool in advocating for your own needs with your friends and family! ❤️

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 deal with Male Factor Infertility?

In this special, all guys episode, we are going to find out! Doug is joined by the outstanding Kyle McGrath as they dive into what it is like to struggle with Male Factor Infertility.

In this episode we talk about the emotional side of discovering you are dealing with Male Factor Infertility. We look at how we usually respond as men when we see our loved ones going through fertility treatments, and we look at what we can do to better handle the painful experience of infertility. Plus there is a Titanic reference, a Zombie analogy, and an international spy comparison, so you know it's good!

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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Nobody wants to experience infertility. The treatments and the trying are exhausting. Doing a treatment like IVF can take so much of your time, attention, money, and emotions. So what does it feel like to be doing treatments and dealing with infertility for years?!

Today we are joined by Stacey Burmaster to talk all about it. 

In this conversation, we talk about Stacey's experience with IVF. We talk about what it feels like to go through ten embryo transfers, what it feels like to watch people become pregnant, and how we can give ourselves permission to feel our emotions through IVF and infertility. 

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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Being pregnant after infertility is a beautiful, anxiety-provoking,  happy, scary, and unique experience. It's something we should all think about regardless of where we are at on this infertility journey, so let's talk about it!

We are so honored to be joined by the wonderful Mary Doherty to talk about what it feels like to become pregnant after infertility. In this episode we talk about how infertility leaves a legacy on your life, and how becoming pregnant does not immediately erase all the feelings we have during infertility. We talk about the joy and the pain we must process during pregnancy, and how to give yourself the freedom to feel what you feel when you feel it.

Mary is a wonderful guide to all these emotions!  

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 struggle with infertility for 5 years without ever wanting to do an IUI or an IVF treatment? Today we are joined by Krista to find out!

In this episode, we talk about how everyone's experience with infertility is different and that there is no, "one size fits all," way to approach treatment. We talk about how we can feel judged for our decisions, and how to choose empowerment over shame when it comes to infertility. 

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 struggle with secondary infertility? What does it feel like to have to explain yourself when you tell people you want more kids? What does it feel like when your family does not feel finished?

Today we team up with Natalie Dillow to find out. Natalie is a Uniquely Knitted Process Group leader and helps us all understand a little more about what it's like to struggle with secondary infertility.

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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Our faith can be a foundational part of our life. For some, infertility can shake that foundation and put us into a crisis of faith! Let's talk about it!

In this episode, we spend time thinking about what it feels like to have our experiences in life not match up with our beliefs. What do we do when we feel like our faith works for others but not for us. We talk about how we move forward and how we can use the skill of grief to enter into a season of exploring what the future of our faith can look like. 

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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