Sarah's Laughter Infertility Podcast

Elisha, a faith-based infertility blogger and speaker, planned to surprise her family with the perfect pregnancy announcement. Instead, she had to share her pregnancy and miscarriage in the same sentence. This is her story. Elisha is speaking at the Hope Narrative on August 10-11, 2018: hopenarrative.org Elisha's ministry links: waitingforbabybird.com facebook.com/waitingforbabybird/ instagram.com...

Once Joanna, our Los Angeles infertility support group leader, shared her story online, she set off a series of improbable events (including this interview). "I don't believe in coincidences. I just believe in a really good, good God." This is her story. Joanna's support group page at Sarah's Laughter: https://www.sarahs-laughter.com/losangeles/ . Joanna's blog: https://actorandadventurer.com/ . -...

Sara was in a hospital emergency room when a joyful nurse walked up and said "Congratulations! You're pregnant!" Sara was there because she was miscarrying. This is her story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Insta...

Tara planned to use this episode to share the happy ending to her infertility story and encourage others. Days before our interview, however, she miscarried. Despite her grief, Tara still did the interview. "I've lost so much in infertility and in what I thought my life would be like, and I'm not going to lose my faith." This is her story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our websi...

Tiffany has undergone 5 rounds of IVF, 2 dropped IVF cycles, D&C, hysteroscopies and more. Yet, she hasn't personally dealt with infertility. (Really.) This is her story. Find out more about Tiffany at tiffanyjobaker.com . -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media li...

Philip & Melissa live an hour and a half from Baton Rouge. Yet they make the drive several times a month for her support group, his support group, and doctor's appointments. This is their story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter...

When you first met Jenn in episode 49, there was a lot she couldn't tell you. Now she can. This is (the rest of) her story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram , and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitte...

A doctor told Melissa, "If by some miracle of God you are able to conceive a child, either you will kill the baby or the baby will kill you." This is her story. You can purchase Melissa's book, No Bun in the Oven , by clicking here . For more information about Melissa's support group, click here . -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-onl...

Christina, a nurse practitioner, is using this interview to leave "the infertility closet." This is her story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram , and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah's La...

Beth and Mary Claire talk about the power of story, the big impact of little words, and the qualifications needed to comfort and encourage.  -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram , and @sarahs_laughter & @jaso...

It took four doctors thirteen years to diagnose the painful condition that caused Shannon to scream and cry during sex. This is her story. Shannon leads a support group in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Her website is http://embracebravery.com/ . -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow u...

Emmy is the creative force behind the amazing Choose Joy Infertility Conference. In our interview, she shares how the premature end of her pregnancy led to the birth of Choose Joy. She also gives us a sneak peek at what to expect at this year's conference. This is her story—and the story of Choose Joy.  You can find out more and register at choosejoyevent.com , and you can email any questions to r...

A homeless heroin addict, the kindness of strangers, and hours to make a life-changing decision. A lot has happened in Alycia's life since she was our guest on Episode 31 . This is (more of) her story. Alycia is a Sarah's Laughter Support Group leader in Orange County, California. Her group: http://www.builtinthefire.com/support-group/ Her blog: http://www.builtinthefire.com Her email: alycia@buil...

Lori is a stand-up comedian who's still "in the closet" about her infertility, despite the fact that she has a book and a blog about it, and talks about it on our infertility podcast. Confused? (Did we mention she's a comedian?) This is her story. Please visit http://laughingisconceivable.com/ for more about Lori, including her blog. Her book Laughing is Conceivable is available in paperback, Kind...

On her first date with her future husband, Jessica expressed her heart for adoption, telling him, "If this isn't okay with you, then we probably shouldn't go on another date." This is her story. You can visit Jessica's blog at gracewhilewewait.com , and follow her on instagram at @gracewhilewewait . -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-o...

Two months after Amanda was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she had a hysterectomy. A few months later, her husband left her. She was only 19. This is her story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram , and @sar...

Infertility had slipped a wedge of silence between Ken and Vanessa Figueroa. Then Vanessa started praying. This is their story. Please visit Vanessa's blog & gift shop at myoneinonemillion.com . -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter...

Julie needed to find purpose in her pain and to let others know that infertility can have a happy ending. But she was still "in the infertility closet" and valued her privacy. Then she discovered our podcast while on a road trip. This is her story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can fo...

At 24, Danielle was told that she was in menopause, with the lab results of an 80-year-old woman. This is her story. -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram , and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sara...

Michelle leads our infertility support group in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She did everything right: medically, ethically, in every way—and her baby still died. "I didn't want another baby. I wanted my son." This is her story. -- Michelle's group contact info:  http://www.sarahs-laughter.com/lancastercountypa.html   Sarah's Laughter Lancaster County Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/S...

Women in Kenya are expected to conceive in the first two years of marriage. Many Kenyans assume that miscarriage is a curse. The intense societal pressure to have a baby can lead to divorce, abuse, and even mutilation. "You can actually feel the eyes on your tummy." After years of trying to conceive without support, Hadassa decided to become that support which she and others needed. This is her st...

After two years of unexplained infertility, Brian (a minister) & Tamara (an OB-GYN) were pregnant. Brian would place his hand on Tamara's stomach and pray for their twins every night. And then four words upended their world: "there is no heartbeat." Brian shares their story in this episode. Brian's blog: http://www.brianrichardsspeaks.com --  For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our websi...

Ashley is an adoption social worker who also adopted. She talks about post-adoption blues, whether adoption cures infertility, and the emotional cocktail unique to adoption. "Somebody's greatest pain is your greatest joy." This is her story. Ashley's blog is at https://thegrayfamilyjourney.blogspot.com/ -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podca...

Jenn has wanted to be a mother since she was four. While trying to conceive, she mothers the foster children under her care. "I rock him a little longer because this time could be the last." This is her story. Jenn's blog:  https://rallyingforarachal.com/ Sarah's Laughter Online Support Group Leader: lindsay@sarahs-laughter.com -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs...

After three miscarriages, Amanda was nine months pregnant when she thought her water broke. Within minutes, she was pale and had no pulse. This is her story.  -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com . You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram , and @sarah...