Our "geriatric" friend Olivia was so generous and kind as we both went cross eyed learning new things about the female anatomy. She shared with us the ups and downs of her and her husband's fertility journey. Everyone has their very own reasons for deciding to start or not start a family and whether or not to explore fertility treatments when the good old fashioned way proves to be challenging. Olivia's story is absolutely beautiful, as is she. Growing up in a very loving, caring home with very loving, caring parents, there was no question whether or not she'd build a family of her own some day. However, growing up adopted, she really just wanted to be genetically connected to someone, so trying to make a baby on their own... with a little help from science... was pretty important to her and her husband.
She shared with us her experiences with IUI, as well as IVF and many things in between. Olivia was open and honest about the process, the pain, the financial investment, the ticking time bomb that is our bodies, and much much more.
Thank you so much for sharing YOUR story Olivia! We are sending you and your family an immense amount of love and happy thoughts for this next round.
RESOURCES:
NorCal Fertility Clinic
https://ncfmc.com
Shout out to Laurie P. Lovely, MD :)
Oral Medications
https://ncfmc.com/oral-medications/
IUI
https://ncfmc.com/artificial-insemination-iui/
IVF
https://ncfmc.com/ivf/
Genetic Testing
https://ncfmc.com/genetic-screening-birth-defects/
HSG Test
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hysterosalpingography
Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON PURPOSE! All of our stories look different. We just need to meet each other with love and kindness and do our part in dissolving the stigmas and prejudices that surround us.
Sending you all the LOVE you need and then some to spread around!
So much GRATITUDE to the following folks that made this all possible:
Guest: Olivia
Hosts: Melissa Whitley and Staci Ruiz
Editing: Melissa Whitley
Motion Design: Jeannie Martinez
Song: A Beautiful Mess, by Londrelle and Naomi the Goddess