Sarah's Laughter Infertility Podcast

Lauren won an IVF at Baby Steps. It didn't work. Then she and her husband adopted a baby. They took him home, named him, and had family fly in to rejoice with them. Six days later, the birth mom changed her mind. "We have to give him back." This is Lauren's story.  -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter...

Lauren won a free IVF at our 2015 Baby Steps. Her infertility journey has been full of both miracles and disappointments, faith and head games. "Your mind just goes to bad places as soon as somebody tells you they found a lump." This is a rebroadcast (slightly edited) of one of our very first episodes. Episode 47, an all-new interview with Lauren, is next.  -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, plea...

Jordyn, 32 weeks pregnant, had just finished her shift as a labor & delivery nurse when she realized that her baby wasn't moving. 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...

Tareja had never wanted a child. Then she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and something switched inside her. Now, she was desperate for a baby. This is her story. Tareja's blog:  https://calleduponwater.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...

Sharla was fourteen weeks pregnant on her wedding day. Her baby died three days later. She believed God was punishing her for premarital sex, so she grew to hate Him. As she explains, "I wish I was ignorant of Him. I wish I could be one of those people that just didn't believe. Because if I just didn't believe in God, I couldn't be mad at Him. I would just rationalize— life isn't fair; it sucks —a...

In this special episode, you'll hear previews from some of the speakers you'll meet at our conference—The Hope Narrative—coming Saturday, September 16, 2017. In order of appearance, you'll hear from: Melissa Venable Tyler Koch Tricia Schnoor Beth Anne Vivian Sadie Landry Lauren Best Jordyn Wilkins Kimberly Allen Caroline Harries -- Visit our new conference website to order your tickets: http://sar...

Amy Sugar & her husband have prayed for couple after couple to have a child. While those hopes & prayers resolved with children, Amy's thus far have ended in miscarriage."God, I was trusting in your plan, but—really—where are You? Did You disappear?" While Amy waits for her miracle child, she has resolved to live life to the full, and to consciously manage her perspective. "Having their child may...

Our online support group leader, Lindsay, after years of unexplained infertility, was asked Is Jesus Enough ? She had to say... No. This is her story.  New online leader kimberly.medina@sarahs-laughter.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'...

Sarah Troutman grew up in the church. But after her third miscarriage, she was angry; she was done. "Nobody talks about losing babies. Nobody talks about how painful it is." This is her story. 

Sarah Herman always wanted a lot of children. She got pregnant easily, and delivered healthy babies. And then one day she woke to the news that doctors had performed emergency surgery to save her life: a hysterectomy. 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 s...

Beth talks with foster mom Bailey Hughes about her misadventures searching for a diagnosis ("Our infertility story started on our wedding night"), the emotional landscape of fostering ("My pain is worth it if they can gain the love of a family"), and her advice for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. Bailey's blog: https://whichevershoefits.wordpress.com/ Bailey's Instagram: https://www.i...

Beth talks with blogger & speaker Ashley Mitchell about the birth mom's perspective on abortion, adoption, and what birth moms really think about your vacation pictures. "I would rather face God at judgment with an abortion than society in an unplanned pregnancy." This is probably the most raw interview we've ever done, and it may provoke some emotions, but we consider it a must-listen—especially...

Episode 35: Small is the New Big. Chance meetings, Divine appointments, timely texts, small gestures of kindness—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 c...

Episode 34: Lauren Citro was a young newlywed living a carefree life, convinced that her blessings were confirmation of God's goodness and love for her.  And then came infertility. This is her story. "The fertility community is full of moms who don't have babies."  Lauren also discusses the beautiful way she honors the lives of her embabies, and shares her experience at choosing a reproductive end...

  Episode 33: Fruitfully Barren. Tricia Schnoor had served in Youth ministry and as a missionary to Thailand, but a series of cruel ironies in her infertility journey rattled her faith. Then one day she decided to list all the lies she believed. This is her story. Tricia's blog: Strides for Schnoorlets -- For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com . Our podcas...

Episode 32: Anna believed that because God was good, He would give her a baby. And then... He didn't. This is her story.  Anna's blog: yet-life.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 on Facebook & Instagram , and @sarahs_laughter...

Episode 31: Redemption. Alycia had an abortion. Now she works with women in crisis pregnancies. For years, she thought her miscarriages were punishments from God. This is her story. Alycia's blog: Built in the Fire -- 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 her...

Episode 30: Peace, Patience, and Trust. Author and blogger Alison England met a girl with a broken arm in her daughter's kindergarten class. Before Alison could finish the 20-mile drive home, her life had changed. This is her story. How to contact Alison: Blog: http://tandemadoption.com/ Link to Tandem book on Amazon: http://a.co/5wwPqD6 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdoptionDevo/ Instag...

Episode 29: Wait & Hurry Up (Brian & Chipley). We interviewed Chipley in episode 6, and Brian in episode 17, but we have them together for this episode. They open up about the strain infertility placed on their marriage. They also talk about how their infertility story intertwined and crisscrossed, across time and across the planet, including a child with leukemia in 1980s Louisiana and a warrior...

For National Infertility Awareness Week, we asked several women across our groups what infertility means to them. So, #ListenUp! -- 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 T...

Sister. Missionary. Prayer Warrior. Paulette Delaney of Heart Hidden International Skyped in this week to talk about the power of prayer to strengthen our most important relationship during infertility.  You can find out more about her ministry on these Facebook pages: Main page:  https://www.facebook.com/HeartHiddenInternational   Used shoe drives:  https://www.facebook.com/hearthiddenusedshoedri...

Bridgette and Madison were best friends. Then sisters-in-law. One conceived. The other didn't. Both were in for surprises. 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 on Facebook & Instagram , and @sarahs_laughter & @j...

The medical facts were clear: it was impossible for Emma & Andrew to have a biological child. But they clung to the belief that God promised them a child and even told them its name. "If we are praying for something, we need to be ready for answered prayers." Their struggle between faith and facts continued through heartbreak, hardships, and devastating diagnoses. And the rugged truth that emerged...

When Kimberly & her husband, Jacob, couldn't conceive, tests revealed that Kimberly had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and Jacob had a zero sperm count. But that wasn't the end of their story—or their diagnoses. "It was like the world stopped." Kimberly shares it all here. -- You might remember Kimberly from Episode 21: Pregnancy After Infertility or Loss (PAIL). You can access that episode by...

Adoption doesn't cure infertility, but it's a beautiful way to grow a family. For Tyler & Cary, the sting of infertility was still there after adoption. "The desire is still there. And I also know that without infertility, we wouldn't have our children." This is their story. -- Tyler's blog:  http://theadventuresofbabyk.blogspot.com Adoption Strong:  http://www.adoptionstrong.com The wonderful ado...