Navigating Infertility: Sharing Stories and Building a Supportive Community

I had the honor of connecting with Sarah Hammond through Threads and she was so gracious to share her story of her past and current experience navigating infertility as she grows her family.

She’s a mom of a sweet boy and is right now trying for her second baby. She shares her experiences with ovulatory dysfunction, PCOS, and treatments like IUI and IVF while navigating emotional challenges and family planning. We talk through how important it is to find community support, find joy in small activities, and the evolution of her relationships throughout the process.

And some of the best parts are when she highlights the significance of embracing a multi-faceted identity and building resilience against unpredictable challenges and setbacks.

Honestly, I just loved this whole conversation because it was so deeply rooted in the power of connection, empathy, and positive reframing during your infertility journey and I know it'll help you on your own path to motherhood!

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

00:24 Meet Sarah Hammond

00:52 Sarah's Infertility Journey Begins

01:29 Navigating Medical Diagnoses

02:00 Starting a Family

03:12 Challenges and Miscarriages

03:58 Trying for a Second Child

04:15 Switching Clinics and New Diagnoses

04:47 Considering IVF

06:51 Emotional Conversations and Decisions

12:04 Coping Mechanisms and Support

15:39 Dealing with Jealousy and Resentment

22:23 Focusing on the Baby's Welcome

22:36 Radical Acceptance of Unfairness

23:16 Randomness and Faith

24:23 Reframing Infertility

26:35 Financial Burdens of Fertility Treatments

27:31 Deciding on IVF and Adoption

29:59 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries

33:44 The Value of Vulnerability

36:16 Appreciating Parenthood

38:14 Finding Joy Beyond Parenthood

40:41 Embracing the Present

43:22 Fin!

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