Infertility Feelings

In this special episode, Jesse and Doug explain how Halloween can be a perfect window into the pain of infertility. Plus you get to find out what Jesse is dressing up as for Halloween! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggl...

Throughout struggling to get pregnant there is a lot of... waiting! Waiting for your cycle to start, waiting for an appointment, waiting for surgery, waiting to see what happens, waiting for numbers to rise, waiting for numbers to fall, waiting, waiting, waiting.  In this episode, we are talking about what that waiting FEELS like and how we can DO something about it. If you feel stuck in the wait...

What does it feel like when someone announces they are pregnant while you are struggling to conceive? Well... It's a lot, and today we are talking all about it. In this episode, we are talking about the options we have as people who struggle with infertility when it comes to pregnancy announcements. Should we insulate ourselves from people who could become pregnant? Should we prepare ourselve...

Let's face it, infertility can be overwhelmingly depressing. So today we have brought in Dr. Andrea Ganahl to learn more about the connection between infertility and depression. In this episode, we talk about the definition of depression. We look at how sadness and depression are different. We talk about what your first steps can be if you are feeling stuck in depression. Mostly, we validate...

How does your unique personality react to infertility? Let's find out together! The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool used by many people worldwide. In this special episode, we are looking at EVERY Enneagram number and talking about how each number will react to the stressful world of trying to conceive. To make things official we welcome Executive Coach, Lisa Gomez-Osborn who specia...

What does it feel like to look back on struggling to grow your family for ten years? Well... It's a lot. In this episode, Jesse and Doug are telling their unique infertility story and giving their insights into what it is like to struggle through TTC, IUI, IVF, Adoption, and Foster Care. If you have ever wanted insight into what it's like to come to the end of your family growing season...

Sometimes infertility makes us very ANGRY... So let's talk about it! Whether it's missed expectations or the injustice of having to be the ones who experience this, infertility can really make us angry. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to experience anger when struggling to get pregnant. We will also look at what we can do with our anger during infertility. Plus, you get...

Infertility brings up a lot of emotions. So today we are sitting down with Therapist Dr. Andrea Ganahl to give her some burning questions we all have! How can we deal with the anxiety of starting a new cycle? How do I get my husband to open up about his feelings? How do I deal with family during infertility? How do I cope with the fear of making the wrong decision? If you have ever wanted to know...

What does it feel like to get invited to a baby shower when you are struggling to have a baby? Today we are talking all about it. In this episode, we are talking about whether or not we should try to go to baby showers. We look at some of the reasons we would say NO, and some of the reasons we would say, MAYBE to baby showers when we are struggling with infertility.  Jesse also is giving us 5 real...

What does it feel like to go to a fertility clinic when you are struggling with infertility? Today we are talking about it! In this episode, we talk about waiting rooms, doctors, self-care, and the odd way we relate to fertility clinics. Not everyone going through infertility will go to a fertility clinic but for those who do, we need to talk about what it feels like! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Pro...

Have you ever wondered what your siblings think about your struggle with infertility? Well, on this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we will find out because Jesse is talking with her siblings all about infertility!  We are joined by Abby and Ben (Jesse's sister and brother) to talk all about what they felt when Jesse was going through infertility. This conversation is a great win...

For some people, Mother's Day is a hard day. When you are struggling with infertility it can be a reminder of all the things you wish you had. It is hard to explain what it feels like to see so many people celebrated for having the one thing you are fighting so hard to get. In this special Mother's Day episode Jesse and Doug talk about how they make it through days like this. This episod...

What is infertility, what are fertility treatments, and how does it feel to struggle with infertility? In this special National Infertility Awareness Week episode, we are talking directly to the friends and family of those who are struggling to conceive. This episode is designed to be listened to, and sent to people! In this episode, we talk about the VERY BASICS of what infertility is, and some o...

What does it feel like to deal with Male Factor Infertility? In this special, all guys episode, we are going to find out! Doug is joined by the outstanding Kyle McGrath as they dive into what it is like to struggle with Male Factor Infertility. In this episode we talk about the emotional side of discovering you are dealing with Male Factor Infertility. We look at how we usually respond as men when...

Nobody wants to experience infertility. The treatments and the trying are exhausting. Doing a treatment like IVF can take so much of your time, attention, money, and emotions. So what does it feel like to be doing treatments and dealing with infertility for years?! Today we are joined by Stacey Burmaster to talk all about it.  In this conversation, we talk about Stacey's experience with IVF....

Being pregnant after infertility is a beautiful, anxiety-provoking,  happy, scary, and unique experience. It's something we should all think about regardless of where we are at on this infertility journey, so let's talk about it! We are so honored to be joined by the wonderful Mary Doherty to talk about what it feels like to become pregnant after infertility. In this episode we talk abou...

What does it feel like to struggle with infertility for 5 years without ever wanting to do an IUI or an IVF treatment? Today we are joined by Krista to find out! In this episode, we talk about how everyone's experience with infertility is different and that there is no, "one size fits all," way to approach treatment. We talk about how we can feel judged for our decisions, and how to...

What does it feel like to struggle with secondary infertility? What does it feel like to have to explain yourself when you tell people you want more kids? What does it feel like when your family does not feel finished? Today we team up with Natalie Dillow to find out. Natalie is a Uniquely Knitted Process Group leader and helps us all understand a little more about what it's like to struggle...

Our faith can be a foundational part of our life. For some, infertility can shake that foundation and put us into a crisis of faith! Let's talk about it! In this episode, we spend time thinking about what it feels like to have our experiences in life not match up with our beliefs. What do we do when we feel like our faith works for others but not for us. We talk about how we move forward and...

What does it feel like when all your friends start having kids and you feel left behind? What can we do when we feel like people are moving into the mom club and we are left wanting? What do we do when infertility feels like losing friends? Today we are getting into it! In today's episode, we are talking about why infertility can cause us to lose friends and makes us feel isolated. If you hav...

If you have ever experienced infertility then you probably have heard someone ask you... whose fault is it? Maybe, you have even asked yourself, is our infertility my fault? In this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we are jumping into it! Join Us! In this episode, we talk about why people feel the need to ask us, whose fault it is. We talk about how we even wonder if infertility is our...

If you have ever felt stressed or anxious during infertility please listen to this episode! Dr. Andrea Ganahl has joined us again to break down how we know if we are dealing with stress or anxiety when struggling to conceive.  In this conversation, we talk about the difference between stress and anxiety. We give you the first step in how to deal with stress and also how to deal with anxiety. Dr. A...

In this special year-end episode we talk about the growth of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, ways that you can join our community, and why reaching out for emotional help is so important when you're struggling with infertility. The first 10 minutes of this episode is a year-end wrap-up and then we move on to a conversation with our friend Natalie about why getting help on your journey is so...

How do you deal with good news on the infertility journey when it feels like you are swimming in a sea of bad news? In this episode, we are diving into one of the hardest topics to talk about! Throughout our infertility journey, it was mostly bad news, which is common for so many people. However, throughout the process, there were times when we would receive positive, encouraging information about...

What does it feel like to struggle to conceive in a bigger body? Today we are sitting down with Nicola Salmon, (The Fat Positive Fertility Coach) to talk ALL about it! Nicola is a wonderful human and advocates for people struggling with infertility in bigger bodies. We talk about the correct language for talking about our bodies, the cruel nature of bias against fat people, the insane world of goi...