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...

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 informat...

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...

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 Po...

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...

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 a...

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 hel...

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, a...

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 supersti...

Katie & Abby wanted to reach out to our "Mom's in the Making" during this Mother's Day weekend. We know that this weekend can bring an unwanted amount of emotion such as sadness, loss of hope and doubt. We want our Mom's in the Making to do what you need to do to survive this weekend. We are always here for you & we are sending all of our Sticky thoughts and prayers to you. Don't give up!

In episode 7, Katie & Abby go into part 2 of the factors with Male Infertility. They describe what issues could arise from the male side of infertility and ways that you can fix the issue or procedures that can still help you reach your goal of having a healthy baby. As always, Katie & Abby do not claim to be medical physicians. They are only speaking from experience and their own research...

On episode 6 Part 1, Katie & Abby discuss Female Factor Infertility. They dive into all of the different female factors that could contribute to why a woman is not getting pregnant and what questions you should ask your O.B./R.E. when it's time to start testing. As stated in the episode, Katie & Abby are NOT doctors. They are only speaking from experience and what they wish they had kn...

In episode 5, Katie & Abby share comments, "advice" and stories that were told them them while they were *TTC. While they understand that, most of the time, people were trying to help, some things were either triggering or just not helpful for them. They want to help those that do not understand the infertility struggle, what they can do to help those that are. Katie & Abby also...

In episode 4, Katie & Abby get really real about what an infertility diagnosis can do to your marriage. In this episode, they dive into how each spouse processed & dealt with the grief individually and as a whole. They also discuss what they needed to do for their marriage so they were on the same page again. By no means are they licensed therapists, but they do have some tips and tricks t...

NOT our most positive episode but please bare with us! For this episode, Katie & Abby discuss how each processed their infertility diagnosis and what strategies helped them best cope with every day life.

In this week's episode, Katie & Abby go into detail on each treatment plan they did and how they navigated each hurdle. Below, you will find definitions to fertility treatments and phrases used in this episode. *Timed Intercourse- while taking fertility medications and tracking ovulation, you have sexual intercourse with your partner at the time of ovulation. *IUI (Intrauterine Inseminatio...

In their official first episode, Katie & Abby talk about the hard blow of being diagnosed with infertility and how they each handled the news.

Katie and Abby Introduce themselves and cover some basics of why they are doing Sticky Podcast.  New episodes will drop every Monday!