Sticky Infertility

SORRY WE'RE LATE! Life for Katie & Abby is getting a little hectic. Also, we apologize for the faint baby cries in the background...

In episode 17, Katie & Abby discuss different strategies for how to handle invitations to baby showers, kid parties and overall social gatherings. Being in a social setting can be difficult when struggling with infertility for many reasons. We have made a list of ways you can avoid the invite all together and/or how you can survive the gathering and still be present.

Short Term ideas:

Long Term ideas:

What You Probably Shouldn’t Do:

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email [email protected]

In episode 16, Katie & Abby discuss why picking the right fertility clinic is so important, ways to research fertility clinic stats in your area & different things Abby & Katie looked for in choosing their own fertility clinic. Its the first step & arguably, the most important step in your infertility journey so we want to make sure our listeners are well equipped with the information needed in choosing the right fertility clinic for them.

*Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART)

*American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email [email protected]

We're baaack! After a longer than expected break from recording, Katie & Abby are back with a special episode for Katie to share her birthing story. We felt it was necessary for Katie to share what delivery was like after conceiving through IVF & to bring hope to all of our listeners struggling with infertility.

Obviously, this could be a sensitive episode & triggering for some Mom's & Dad's in waiting so please do what is best for you in this moment. We will be back with our normal infertility episodes starting next week.

In part 2 of the Stacy Nelson series, she shares with us the conclusion to her son's adoption story. She also gets raw about the impact infertility played on her marriage and what is in store for the rest of their life! We can't thank Stacy enough for being our first special guest and sharing her story with all of us.

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email stickyinfertility.com

In a special 2 part episode, Katie & Abby have their good friend, Stacy Nelson, visiting to talk about her and her husbands infertility & adoption journeys. Stacy has been a special person for Katie & Abby during their own infertility walks by being a constant light, source of entertainment and support system. Katie & Abby can't thank Stacy enough for what she has done for each of them. We know you all will love Stacy as much as we do!

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email [email protected]

In episode 11, Katie & Abby talk about the reality of telling their children how they were conceived. When is it appropriate to talk to them about it, if at all? They discuss how it could be beneficial for them to know and how it could potentially give them anxiety or pressures, like they owe their parents something. We'd love to know your feedback on this topic!

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email [email protected]

We're back after our Memorial Break! In episode 10, Katie & Abby go over tips, tricks and personal experience when dealing with your insurance company for ordering medications, the pharmacy where you will be receiving your medications and making sure you're getting the correct dosage and meds. It can be overwhelming dealing with so many moving parts but we hope that our advice will help ease your experience and cause you less headache.

*Compound Pharmacy- they create specialized medications by mixing or in some other way, altering ingredients for a fully personalized result.

*Estradiol- estrogen in the form of a tablet that can be inserted by mouth or vaginally.

*Lupron (Leuprolide)- used to prevent premature ovulation during the ovarian stimulation process.

*Gonal-F (Follistim)- used to stimulate the ovaries to produce more than one egg at a time.

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email [email protected]

In episode 9, Katie & Abby take a deep dive into when their plans (multiple plans) of conceiving didn't work. They go into detail about each plan that failed and when they finally succeeded. They want to share their experiences because no story is ever easy, perfect or the same. No matter what comes your way, keep persevering and exhaust every option that you feel comfortable with. Also, advocate for yourself and your health. It will all be worth it!

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email [email protected]

In episode 8, Katie & Abby discuss different traditions & superstitions when it comes to the infertility world and IVF specific. They explain why they think they are popular and why they could make sense. There are plenty of different traditions but they discuss the ones that each of them did as well as some that they thought were quite bizarre, no joke. None of the traditions and superstitions that they discuss have been scientifically proven to get you pregnant but it certainly doesn't hurt to try, right?!

*bromelain- a group of enzymes found in the fruit and stem of the pineapple plant. It is promoted as a dietary supplement for reducing pain & swelling.

*anticoagulant- helps prevent blood clots.

*ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)- an iatrogenic complication of assisted reproduction technology. It is characterized by cystic enlargement of the ovaries and a fluid shift from the intravascular to the third space due to increased capillary permeability and ovarian neo angiogenesis.

If you are interested in advertising your business or brand on Sticky Podcast, please email [email protected].