Suman and his wife’s family building journey started in 2012 and they’re finally expecting twins! Having gone through 8 years of trying to conceive, including experiencing three IVF processes, his wife’s fibroid surgery, and deep consideration around adoption, Suman rode waves of hope and a rollercoaster of emotions. Suman wrestles with the disappointment of not hitting the milestones expected of him by his Indian heritage. As the journey progresses and Suman confronts the growing unlikelihood of conceiving, he and his wife consider a life without children. His perspective is heavily rooted in statistics, but he also has real emotions to share. 

Stories of fertility journeys often focus on the person bearing the physical weight of trying to get pregnant and they don’t often highlight the supporting partner. In this episode, we dive into Suman’s experiences during the last 8 years, detailing his vision for a family, the difficulty of seeing his wife go through multiple medical procedures, and the other paths they considered to build a family. 

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