OUR IVF JOURNEY: episode three
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Thank you for being REAL with us and not just showing the highlights. As someone who’s gone through IVF 5 times, sometimes the hard truth is that it doesn’t work. We are constantly thinking and praying for you guys!!
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idk if you'll see this but I had to tell you the epiphany these episodes have given me. I'm currently in school to become an ultrasound tech but never really knew what I wanted to specialize in. Upon keeping up with your journey through these episodes, I realized I’m meant to work in a fertility clinic. nothing has ever been so apparent, and I can't wait to help future families like yours! sending you lots of love & baby dust 🩷 thank you jaci
😭♥️😭♥️ this is amazing. My fertility nurses and ultrasound techs have been angels, I’m so grateful for them
Yes!!! I’m in school to be an embryologist and these episodes have truly solidified that this is what I’m meant to be doing. I wish you all the best!❤️
I'm less than 2 minutes in BUT just wanted to send the reminder that you are so loved, so prayed for, and so rooted for through this whole journey. I've never wanted something so badly for complete strangers!!! We so appreciate your vulnerability and am obsessed with you in the least creepy way possible✨
Hi girl! Just a quick message that I hope will help you in a way. So I'm an IVF baby, in France we also call them "bébé précieux" (Precious baby). After a terrible accident my mother was no longer able to have a baby "naturally" and so she began the IVF journey to have me. The first time it didn't work, the second time it didn't work, (which were both done in one of the best hospitals in Paris) the third time it also didn't work, it FINALLY worked at the fourth attempt. It took 4 whole years for the process to FINALLY work (maybe even more, I'm not sure). When I asked her about it she explained how this period of her life was stressing for her: the shots, the hospital visits, the different doctors. And you know what the funny part is ? When my parents decided to try again for my brother, they agreed on the fact that they would try only once this time. Guess what ? It worked on the first attempt for him 😂, even thought my mother was 34! This process is really weird gosh. Anyhow, You are so freaking strong, this is a very difficult process, and I'm praying for you to get this baby! You deserve it, I hope this little testimony reassured you in a way. Lov u, sending both of you a lot of love from France! ❤
Are fertility treatments covered in France?
@@melisaguevara1213 yes there are. There is always a percentage that the person has to pay but it's extremely small compared to what people pay in the US. Our health system is mostly free even for big procedures like this, we're very lucky
You documented your IVF journey SO well. This series has been so informative. While I’ve never been thru the IVF process, this really puts into perspective what women (& the men) go thru with IVF. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Praying for you & Leif!
I literally feel nauseous I dont even want to imagine what its like to be in your shoes. But I KNOW and I FEEL that it WILL work out!!!! There's a future where you and Leif will be parents to the most wonderful child(ren). I just feel it ✨ love you Jaci and I really appreciate you being vulnerable online. 🩷
Edit: im now 9:38 at the point where you talk about how it feels for you to keep a positive mindset and you have every right to not feel positive and be disappointed
Crying as I watch this video. I can relate to you so much. We had 5 failed iui’s before we did IVF. IVF is the hardest thing to go through and you feel so alone during the entire process. I remember having the conversation with my husband before IVF of what we would do if we couldn’t have kids. It’s heartbreaking. After a successful and long IVF journey we decided to start a nonprofit to help families and couples struggling with fertility because of how hard it is financially and emotionally. Sending all the prayers and good luck to you during this time!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Jaci, I’m giving you the biggest virtual hug. We struggled with infertility for over two years, then got pregnant. We now have a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. You fully believe you will get pregnant, and soon. Always praying for you and Leif. You guys are the best🤍
It feels like every time I open Facebook it’s another friend’s pregnancy announcement and it can be painful to wonder why it can’t be me. My husband reminded me that a majority of people don’t post the struggles they go through along the way. I’m SO thankful you shared this 💜
Hey I don't have infertility (that I know of) but I had a miscarriage this year that was actually a tumor that could have turned into cancer (thankfully it didn't) and I wasn't allowed to try for 9 months. No one but me and my partner know this, so yes, even people who can get pregnant don't always share how the journey to get their family here was.
I'm so sorry that you are going through this.
no matter the outcome, us Valleygirls will always back you on this journey. proud of you for sharing this chapter
I'm 2 minutes in and I'm in tears. My heart aches for you both. You are wrapped up in prayer and I am believing you will be holding your angel baby so so soon thank you for sharing this journey. You don’t have to, but you are and it’s helping / affecting SO many women and couples in your exact position. I can only imagine how encouraging it is to see / hear from someone and be understood.
“nothing you go through is ever wasted”
Hi Jaci 👋 I’m 4.5 years into my fertility journey and you are doing such a service by sharing your journey. I feel SO alone. Alone in my thoughts, feelings, phase of life and it’s so hard. I’m so sorry you have to go through this, but the fact that you are sharing it so candidly is so helpful to me and I’m sure others in the thick of things.
The genuine heartbreak I am feeling right now…love you both so much you are so strong
I just have a feeling that this next transfer worked and you’ll be announcing your pregnancy on new years 🫶🏼 manifesting!!! I am so proud of you both, and thank you for taking us in this journey. My heart goes out to you ❤️
I hope so!!
You were right!!!
You have every right to feel what you feel, your feelings are so valid. No matter whether you have it work in a month from then or a year from then. You’re not being dramatic for feeling your feelings! I cannot imagine what it must’ve felt like in the moment. You’re so incredibly strong for being vulnerable for sharing all of this with us. I’m rooting for you both & I am manifesting your success as much as I possibly can. You both are both so so deserving & I cannot wait to see you both be parents❤
When you said “I let myself go there” oh that shattered me because I get it. My husband and I had a miscarriage in 2022 and when I got a positive in august of this year I naively didn’t even let the idea that it would happen again in my head and then we miscarried again. Rooting so so hard for you both.
You're so brave! Your community is so proud of you.
The sacrifices you're making just show how amazing of a mom you already are ❤
You’re so loved. ❤ cried along with you. Thank you for being so candid.
ugh the beginning of the video really made my heart hurt. I was really expecting that positive test. Thanks for being so vulnerable and sharing your journey. Thinking of you and Leif.
I’ve never rooted harder for two strangers in my life. You guys are on my mind every day! ❤️
Thank you for being vulnerable and raw with us! As a single gal who is watching all her friends get married and start their families I feel some of that pain of being “stuck.” Praying that the change in meds and timing will be exactly what you need for this baby!
I’m so sorry. The feeling of being left behind by friends is so real and valid. It feels like you’re frozen in time and the world goes on. I’m praying so hard for next transfer🤍
The amount of strength you guys have is unbelievable; letting complete strangers like most of us into something so vulnerable and letting us see glimpses is just an honor. Trusting that God blesses you guys with beautiful, healthy babies. Love watching all of your content, highs and lows❤️
Ugh that opening scene… I cried with you guys. I’m so sorry. I pray your baby will come with this next transfer. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
girl you and leif are so strong 😭 thinking of you guys as you go through this, you’ve got so many people cheering you both on 🥹
Thank you for being so real through this. Our first transfer failed and around the same time 2 of my friends told me they were pregnant… with their second babies. You articulate your feelings so well, I’m so so sorry you have to go through this too 😭 you’ve got this!
Thankyou for sharing your experience so openly with us. My husband and I had our first failed IUI a week before Christmas. The month prior I was over stimulated and our IUI cycle was cancelled. Watching this, hearing your thoughts resonated with me so much, and makes this challenging journey comforting to know I am not alone in this and neither are you. It’s the most physically, emotionally and mentally challenging journey. Those feelings of being “left behind” or not having the luxury of “planning” age gaps etc. are so difficult to comprehend. Sending so much love and all the positive vibes your way, I hope your little miracle isn’t too far away ❤
Our stories are so similar. I related to every thought and feeling you shared. My IVF baby is 7 months old now. It’s all worth it. Don’t give up 💛
I cried with you and I’m literally praying every day for you. I’m going to remain super hopeful for you guys ♥️
cried along with you and in awe of you as you navigate some of the heaviest emotions many never experience ♥️ sending you both so much love and prayers on this second transfer and beyond
Wow I am truly inspired by your braveness and vulnerability. Not just being vulnerable with us and sharing but with yourself and allowing yourself to get hopefully when you’re not used to allowing yourself to go there.
I cried along with you and was truly gutted but I see a very bright horizon for you and Leif. ❤❤❤❤
Heartbroken for you. My husband and I lost our first pregnancy earlier this year and the grief is really difficult. As painful as it is, thank you for sharing your story and making us feel less alone. 🌈👼
I’m so sorry 💔❤️🩹 thank you for your support xo
truly truly rooting for you and leif on this journey and want to let you know how much your honesty is valued and seen 💗
Thank you for being so brave and vulnerable! My 1st transfer ended in a chemical but my 2nd transfer resulted in my now 19 month old daughter. I’ve seen a lot of success the 2nd time around. I would suggest changing your protocol/meds. I believe that’s what worked for me bc I’m now pregnant with my 2nd baby using the same exact protocol! There’s hope!!!
I know it’s not the same situation at all but I had two basically back to back miscarriages before having my rainbow baby. I’m less than two minutes in and am crying with you. I know that feeling of being so hopeful and then so let down. something that helped me go on was this quote: “keep going until the pain of loss is greater than the pain of never bringing a baby home.” I hope it helps you in some way🤎
Thank you so much for sharing this. My hubby and I are about start IVF with the egg retrieval and I am struggling so much with what to feel, how hopeful to be, how much to prepare that it might not work… so many emotions. I appreciate you being real and raw and honest… I can fully relate to SO much of your journey - even friends being pregnant. I feel grateful to hear from someone in a similar situation because I don’t know anyone else going through IVF.
Jaci i have been a silent viewer for a while but i just want to say how inspiring it is to watch you and leif on this journey. You guys are so strong and positive and are going to become amazing parents one day!!!
Jaci do not beat yourself up for believing it would work. You had all the reason to be excited and hopeful! I am praying for yall so much during the season ❤
I feel this hurt so deeply and personally. Thank you for being vulnerable to so many who have no insight into this process. It is so so brave.
When doubt comes again, we are all here hoping for you, even when you can’t.
You have every right to be sad that your friends are pregnant and if you need to focus on other friendships for now that is 100% okay. You need to protect yourself 🩷
Sitting here crying because I know that pain so much, that disappointment and hurt. I see so many comments of people sharing their success and while it can bring hope it is also can be a stark reminder of the success you haven't had . I've been TTC for 3 years, similar age to you and have severe stage 4 endometriosis. I had two surgeries and a chemical pregnancy in September, the first time ever seeing a positive only for it to quickly disappear. Infertility is a unique type of grief, one that only someone else can understand if they too were in the trenches. I am so so sorry this IVF cycle didn't work. People think IVF is a guarantee for pregnancy and have no idea how psychological and emotionally challenging it can be, mostly when the result isn't what you hoped. I don't have much encouragement as I am still sitting in the trenches but I see you, I know that pain and I'm sorry. I hope you get a miracle in your arms.
I know that pain so deeply. My first embryo transfer failed last May for no reason. It was the most heartbroken I’ve ever felt. But we went right into another transfer in June and it worked and now I’m pregnant and due March 1st. Praying for you guys.
You describe the feelings associated with infertility and failed transfers SO well. I’m rooting for you guys SO SO HARD ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing these beautifully vulnerable moments of your life and relationship. Know that your feelings are always valid. Someone is watching this and feeling not alone and I hope
You feel the same. 💜
truly inspiring!! i can't imagine what you went through but it's so tough taking all of these shots. But now you are pregnant and we are so so happy for you!!!
Seriously I don't understand why people who do not even care for kids get pregnant in a twinkling, and the ones who are willing to start a family and, most importantly, have the financial conditions to support it have to go through so much. Sending you love and good energy! Rooting for both of you from Uruguay! 🤍✨
Your transparency and honesty is admirable. You deserve this and you should not have to suffer in silence. I’m rooting so hard for both of you in this journey. ❤❤
Watching this video now knowing you are pregnant with your miracle baby girl❤❤❤ still sobbing so much though! I will pray and send good energy your way forever❤⭐️
I’m crying alongside you queen & I relate to so many of the emotions you’re sharing. Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🤍🫶🏻🥺
Hi Jaci!! I’ve watched your videos for so many years now, and I feel like you are my friend! I have been crying with you during these videos and hope you know you aren’t alone! Your feelings are so valid, and I admire you so much for sharing them with us and being vulnerable. Sending you so much love!!! I hope you find the strength to continue fighting, we are all rooting for you! 🫶🏻
So many strangers out there want this so badly for you!!! I can’t imagine how hard and daunting this journey is and has been for you, but just know how many people out there are thinking of you and wishing for you to become the mom we know you’re destined to be!! Keep fighting Jaci, I know you’ve got this 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Jaci, so heartbroken for y’all but I have so much peace and hope for you and Leif. You will be the most INCREDIBLE mom. I will continue to pray for you!!! Sending all the light and love 🫶
Jaci, you and Leif are so brave. Thank you for your vulnerability in sharing this, it’s heartbreaking and beautiful to watch you go through this together . I’ve not experienced this in particular, but have experienced a pregnancy loss that was devastating. I know you and Leif will be the best parents when your time comes, and I hope that it’s soon ❤ so much love to you both and your future little one
Thank you for being so vulnerable. I have so many dear friends who have walked this journey and my heart breaks for you. One of my friends started a podcast called As A Mother that is about the journey to motherhood for those who find themselves fighting to do so. It’s really real, and really really good - and even as a friend who hasn’t walked this road there has been so much I have learned in how to walk well with people through IVF and just fertility struggles as a whole. Would highly recommend if you think that’s something that would be helpful 💜 Genuinely praying for you and your family as you walk into this new year and next chapter. xx
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I’m starting ivf literally tomorrow and it’s overwhelming how many emotions I feel. If I’m being honest I’m expecting the next few months to be hell. Thank you for being real about how sad and difficult this journey is in reality.
balling my eyes out i feel for you❤praying for all good things, you’re going to be the best mom one day and i know it. timing is everything and when it’s meant to be it will be, we love you so much jaci🥹🥹🥹
sending you and leif so much love. I can’t imagine how painful this experience has been for you guys. you’re amazing your body is so strong going through all of this!
When I was going through my ovulation induction, I had this gut feeling my bestfriend was pregnant and when I asked her and she confirmed it, my world absolutely felt like it fell apart. Your feelings are completely valid!
As someone who is also having a tougher time getting pregnant, I just wanted to thank you for showing the other side of trying for a baby. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows. It makes me feel like I’m not alone. I’m praying for you Jaci!
Jaci, thank you so much for the vulnerability. You are helping so many followers by sharing this journey. You’re SO strong and although I’m older than you, I look up to you in so many ways!
My husband and I tried for a year and a half- i struggled due to my autoimmune disease. Just because the results might change and you do get pregnant, your feelings are more than valid! I remember feeling why was i being so dramatic? It’s because past me had no idea it would happen, so don’t invalidate yourself! It’s so hard seeing people get soemthing so easy when you’ve tried everything. My thoughts are with you girl! ❤️ it’ll all workout how it is supposed to!
My heart hurt for you when you saw that negative test, my husband and I have been trying for two years and still no luck. It’s a different type of cry, like a lament of something you want so much but haven’t been able to experience. I pray that you guy are able to have your miracle baby, and thankful that you told your friend. Please don’t go through this alone!!! ❤
Cried along with you, Jaci 🫶🏼 so inspired and proud of your bravery for sharing this with us. We’re all sending love and prayers to you and Leif. Your sweet baby is coming, I know it 🤍✨
Go Jaci Go!!! So grateful to be able to follow along on this journey and sending you ALLLLL of the best energy for round #2
Jaci, your tears are not alone. Your pain isn't just on your shoulders. We are all here for you, even with being in all different life stages. Thank you for being so vulnerable. As a young college student and seeing you go through different life stages over the years, you have helped me realize that everything we go through in life has been shared by someone else - emotions, thoughts, and all. Thank you for being yourself.
This made me cry. I'm due next week with my IVF baby and this brought back so many raw feelings. I remember all of it and I'm so sorry. I had so many friends and family members get pregnant and watched their families grow while I just sat there in the same position for years. When it finally worked I was so happy but I don't think those feelings will ever fully leave me. I am sending so many good vibes and prayers your way. IVF is so tough and traumatizing and so unfair. So proud of you and thank you for sharing your real feelings.
Im so sorry you are going thru this Jaci. :( I’ve been thru something similar where all my friends were getting pregnant and I was not and totally know the feeling you mentioned if I knew I’ll have kids I’d be relaxed and I now have two kids! When it will happen for you it will be so special!! Blessings to your journey and hope this next transfer is your miracle baby!! ❤️🙏🏼
I can’t help but cry with you. I know you & Leif are going to be great parents. I’ve always dreamed of being a mom & imagined I’d be a young mom but here I am at 30 single with no children. I hope & pray we will have children.❤️🩹
I really felt in my gut this video was going to share good news. 😢 I’m so sorry, but I see the strength in you and your positivity and confidence really does make a difference in this process even though it’s hard and you are obviously so valid to feel disappointed and sad. I truly feel like your baby is coming soon and that this process will work for you guys. Sending you so much love, I have thought about you every day since you put out these videos ❤🥹
Praying daily for you and Leif and your future baby ♥️ the way you two love each other just shows how incredible you will be as parents. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, this whole process has been so eye opening to me. I LOVE YOU!!
I feel this so hard. I also had three failed IUI’s and I also like to test early. I’ve realized it’s a defensive mechanism so that when I hear bad news, I have already accepted it beforehand. Thanks for documenting your journey. ❤
I’m of course not sure how far along you are in your journey past this video but just incase you read this and it gives you any comfort… when that little embryo is meant to be the one that sticks, it doesn’t matter how perfect the grading is or how plush your lining is lol at the end of the day when it’s the one thats meant to stick, it absolutely will ❤️ We had a first transfer that failed as well and I was gutted. We only had 2 embryos and all I could think was, if our first transfer failed with our highest graded embryo then why would our second transfer work? It didn’t make any sense but it DID! We got pregnant from our second transfer with our sweet baby boy who will actually be turning 1 in two days from now, he was born New Year’s Day 2023. I hope that gives you some hope ❤️ no grading will matter when that little embaby is meant to be in your arms 😊 I’ll be keeping you in my prayers ❤
You are so strong not only for experiencing this but also for sharing your journey with us. Sending you and Leif so much love and healing❤️
Oh Jaci my heart was breaking for you and Leif watching this episode. I too was shocked when you took the test. I knew IVF was difficult but had no idea the intricacies until you began sharing. Thank you for being so vulnerable and letting us tag along on the journey. The shots, the medication, the emotional and mental tolls on you and Leif. I wholeheartedly hope for the day your dreams come true. Sending so much love 🤞🏼🥹🤍
I wanted to comment on your experience with your friends getting pregnant. I have had a similar experience when my husband and I had a miscarriage a week before announcing it to our friends and family, and of course during the time we would have announced 5 other couples we knew made their announcement. I wanted to let you know that you’re not alone in your feelings around it, it’s hard because you want to be happy for them but at the same time you feel mad, sad etc. My heart is with you two and hoping the pain will be gone soon.
It’s sad and I’m relieved you show that it’s just fucking sad and you don’t have to be uber positive!! I know you guys are tired but hold onto each other and keep going 💞
I’m so happy I came across your videos. I relate to you so badly. Wanting something so much and you have absolutely no control over it, is frustrating. I’m embarking on a fertility journey myself. And your videos have helped me on what I could expect. Staying hopeful and just knowing it will happen is most important. I truly feel in my heart of hearts that this “IVF Journey” will turn into a pregnancy journey for you and your husband. Don’t give up hope, live in the moment (get excited!) even if it means it won’t work again, have realistic expectations, and most importantly know that it will happen. This is your journey, I’m so sorry it’s a hard one, but you’ll get what you desire in the end. I just know it.
I was also hopping it was but God has a plan I hope you can get thru this I see is so hard for you guys God bless you! You’re a strong woman! 🧡
My heart goes out to you ❤ I’ve gone through a similar journey with IVF, getting good results and then transfers failing for seemingly no reason- it’s so hard in the moment, but one day when you have your baby you’ll look back and see how strong it made you & how wonderful of a story you’ll get to tell your baby someday 💕 sending you lots of sticky vibes & love!!
Manifesting transfer 2 will be sticky!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼💕
So heartbroken for you guys. Sending you and Leif so so much love. Been a valley girl for over a year now and you bring so much joy into my life, I just know good things are coming for you. Been praying and hoping for you guys. Love you Jaci! You are so strong and I admire your courage and vulnerability so much. ❤️❤️❤️
Jaci- thank you for opening up and sharing this process. It isn’t easy to be vulnerable, so just know you’re seen and loved. 🥺 I am so hopeful and praying for your second round of transfer.
“ooo a pink one?!” about the pregnancy test is everything
Sending you so much love Jaci!!!! You are so real for doing this, thank you for being so vulnerable ♥️♥️♥️ You are going to be the most amazing Mother ever, I can’t wait to watch the video when you are officially pregnant 🥹 Rooting for you so hard!!!
I’ve also struggled with infertility, and I just want to give you a big hug. Keep your head up, it will happen❤❤
I had 3 failed ivf transfers, each time it hurt so bad… when hcg came positive for the 4th time I couldn’t believe it 😮 sending you baby dust 😘 I don’t know how the ivf is in the US, in my country they gonna test every thing possible after the failed cycle (uterus lining, blood, thyroid etc)
I was bawling with you at the start of this video. It’s the most isolating thing to go through infertility and mine is secondary with repeat miscarriages but still! After we had our first two, we wanted to have at least one more but my body just wouldn’t cooperate and it was so confusing and heartbreaking because we had to explain it to our boys. One loss was obvious bc I was already showing. 💔 the world kept spinning for everyone else while ours stopped.
In the ten yrs we were trying, I saw so many of my friends & family(some wayyyyyy younger than me) having babies and it sucked. Those baby showers were impossible to get through. Someone once told me that being sad for yourself and happy for your pregnant friends/fam can coexist. This helped me so much. It gave me permission to feel my feelings AND be happy for them at the same time without the guilt. ❤
I hope this helps you. I want this so bad for you and Leif!! 😭💕🥹
Thank you for sharing JC🥹I just want to hug you…I know what you’re going through because I’ve been trough 2 egg retrievals and 2 failed cycles that didn’t stick, followed by a miscarriage and chemical pregnancy. That moment you find out… that feeling of your heart sinking, wishing it’s all a bad dream.
Unfortunately IVF is not a guarantee… and not many people know that.
People will tell you “you’ve got this ! Don’t give up!you’re young you’ll be fine!”But please don’t let that pressure you into to keep sharing when you don’t feel like it. Please take a break if you need it. Please take care of your mental health too because IVF is so damn HARD and LONG;(
if you feel alone I recommend listening to “infertile AF”podcast. It really makes you validated.
Anyway I’m here to say I’m here for you, the IVF community is here for you🥹sending love 💕
Hi! We just started IVF stim shots yesterday and watching your journey has been SO comforting with some major anxiety I’ve had leading up to starting the whole process. Thank you for being transparent and honest about everything. I’m sure it’s helped so many people just like it has helped me! Hoping for the best outcome for you.🫶🏼❤️
Thank you for sharing your journey! My brother and sister in law are going through this and it’s been like 7 years for them so it really helps me understand all that they have been through and are going through! You are so strong and I’m praying and believing that you will have a baby in your arms come next year in Jesus name!!🥲💝
I admire you so much for your transparency and strength through this whole process. Even more, I think it is so amazing that you are creating these videos to help future ivf patients and create discussion around ivf as it is often not represented. Through watching your videos, I have learned so much about ivf and through reading the comments I’m amazed by the way you’ve cultivated a community that can share their stories. You are so amazing and strong and I’m keeping you and Leif in my thoughts ❤
The maraca on the pill bottle had me lol 😊
Girl i know by now as im writing this msg you are very prego but ive seen your IVF journy because i want to be very aware of what to expect for my journey, you did great and also ive learned from other Ivf videos that it is common for the first embryo not to work its usually the second one that always attaches so though i did felt your pain as i been watching your videos i knew you would be alright. And im so happy that everything worked out for you at the end, i saw pictures of your bump and all of this encourages me. Good job girl. You are a real trooper. Much love ❤❤❤❤❤❤
crying with you guys… you’ve been in my thoughts! keep your peace & boundaries throughout this process. yall are so so strong!
I cried right along with you 😢
My fiancé and I have been together 10 years- through school, careers, purchasing our home and property, starting a farmette and finally had our gorgeous, perfect, smart baby girl. We struggled with infertility and miscarriages and didn't have her until I was 29 and he, 33. She's 3 now and I desperately want to give her a sibling. I keep thinking, "we just want one more. We are good parents. We changed our schedules completely so we can stay home with her 24/7, we just want her to have someone to go through life with." The second I saw a positive test, she was the first person I told. We were all so excited..but we miscarried 3 months later. And now I've been testing month after month and the stark negatives just crush me.
Please don't give up (unless it's in your heart to). I truly didn't know myself until I became a mom. She's been the biggest joy of our lives. I know there's a beautiful plan for you ❤ whatever that may look like.
So so sorry guys! After being infertile for 11 yrs I can truly attest even with all the science out there God is ultimately in control and we will only have a baby when it’s His will. Praying for a baby for us both 🙏❤
Oh, Jaci. Sending all my love to both of you with tears in my eyes. How incredibly brave and strong you both are!!!
gosh jaci, we are all just so proud of you and leif and your strength - your future kiddos are gonna watch this someday and know they are so LOVED by their mom and dad. xoxoxoxo
15:25 you’re so strong jaci. I wish I could just give you a huge hug rn 🥹
Girl I feel your pain 😢 My husband and I have had two failed IVF cycles and I’m sorry you are now part of this club. It’s not fun but I am praying for your strength 🩷
I remember hearing about how infertility was a 'trial from God' when I was little at church. I always felt like that belittled the pain, the process and made these events seem borderline 'ok'. But it isn't. It hurts so bad to watch someone so deserving go through something so unimaginable. I love watching you be strong just because you can be strong and not because this is some trial from a higher power. This series is so inspiring to me as someone who isn't even in this era of life. I have hope and I have faith in you and the process and I am crossing my fingers and doing all the things to see you become a mother❤️❤️❤️
I’m 19 and have never had to experience something like this but WWS has been present in my life since middle school and I’m rooting for you so so hard Jaci