Infertility Sisters

In this very special episode, we’re sharing a story that’s close to our hearts. You’ve heard this voice before, but this time, she’s stepping into a whole new role—our egg donor.  

Tune in to hear us discuss;

• How we came to the decision to use an egg donor
• Why our donor was the perfect fit
• What the egg donation process involves
• The emotional and practical sides of the journey
• The medical process and key milestones
• Our thoughts and fee...

Lydia is back on the mic with me today to ask me all of your burning questions. 

This episode was recorded last year, before completing our egg donor round. It's a great insight into exactly where my head was at at that point in time. 

Some of the topics we cover are;

• My endo diagnosis
• Am I unhappy with our clinic
• Why egg donation
• Are my eggs "really" the problem
• Now that I have an endo diagnosis, wh...

We are back with another episode! 

Tune in today to hear from Adelle, who talks us through her journey to growing her family. I do want to make it clear that Adelle has faced a lot of adversity since a young age, with getting diagnosed with kidney disease as a child and the impact that has had on her ability to get pregnant. The disease returned during pregnancy, resulting in a very high risk pregnancy and a tumultuous tim...

Today I am joined by Kat, who I went to high school with! She talks us through her personal women's health journey, her first marriage and then her TTC journey with her wife, which has resulted in their beautiful children. 

Today's episode covers;

• Missing periods
• TTC journey in first marriage
• PCOS diagnosis
• Tumor in her uterus 
• Lichen Sclerosus
• Deciding to have children when in a same sex relationship 
• Finding a spe...

After a long break, the podcast is finally back!

In today's episode I am joined by my husband Corey to discuss our third round of IVF. This round has taken up the last 12 months of our lives and it has been a wild ride. 

Topics discussed in this episode are;

• Medication break down
• Egg collection (hardest one yet)
• Our best fertilisation and embryo outcome yet
• Two biochemical pregnancies 
• Recurrent pregnancy loss...

Welcome back to this weeks episode! Tune in today to hear Hannah talk us though her 3-year TTC journey.

Her story involves; 

• Seeking help after 10 months TTC
• The emotions of months of negative pregnancy tests 
• Referred to Fertility Associates 
• Unexplained Infertility diagnosis 
• Ovulation Induction using Leterezole 
• IUI
• Developing anxiety 
• Leaving her job 
• IVF
• Being approached for a possible adoption 

It has been a pleasure g...

Evie is here this week to share her story of navigating trying to conceive over a seven year period.

Her story involves;

• The joy of getting pregnant quickly 
• The turmoil of that pregnancy ending in a missed miscarriage 
• A long period of TTC
• Second pregnancy resulting in miscarriage 
• Self referring to Fertility Associates
• Diagnosis of unexplained infertility 
• Ovulation Induction
• IUI
• Her husband getting diagnosed with Type 1 Diab...

Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Adenomyosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist currently working at the Fertility Associates Auckland office. 

This episode covers; 

• What is Adenomyosis
• What are the symptoms 
• What are the ways to get diagnosed
• Management options - Is there a cure?
• How Adeno can impact fertility 
• The connection between miscarriage and ...

Well, as you can see by the title of Today's episode, Maddie has been faced with many challenges on her Fertility Journey. Maddie shares her journey with us, that has spanned over the last 4 years.

Her story invovles; 

• Ulcerative Colitis resulting in Colon removal 
• Loss of period 
• Referral to Fertility Associates
• PCOS
• Hyperthelic Amenorrhea 
• Public funded fertility treatment 
• Ovulation Induction (leterezole)
• 3 rounds of I...

Today I am joined by the wonderful Jessica, a Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist. Jess has dedicated her career to helping people to get pregnant. 

This episode discusses; 

• Endocrine Disruptors 
• Diet and eating habits for optimal egg health 
• Her stance on weight when TTC 
• Supplements for egg health 
• Key nutrients for Sperm health 
• The worst habits for egg and sperm health 
• What you can do during Fertility Treatment to support...

Today I bring you the episode that I thought would never happen! Over the last 18 months you have often heard from me, talking you through our journey from my perspective. Well now you get to hear from the other half, and his perspective on what these last 3 years have been like for him. 

Today's episode discusses; 

• The early days of TTC 
• The process of getting a sperm test & the results 
• Meeting with the Fertili...

Today we welcome back Dr Amelia Ryan to share her wisdom with us. This episode discusses all things PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).

This episode covers;

• What is PCOS
• How to get diagnosed 
• What is PCO
• The part that insulin play in the body 
• How PCOS can impact Fertility 
• Medical management of PCOS
• Fertility Treatment options 
• Lifestyle recommendations to manage PCOS

Amelia is an amazing doctor and is someone who aligns ...

Tune in to today's episode to hear from listener of the show, Jenna. She talks us through the last 7 years of heartbreak as well as taking us right back through her extensive medical history which has played a part in where she is today. 

Her story discusses;

• Reproductive health concerns from a young age
• Surgeries which found Cysts, Adhesions and Endometriosis
• Low AMH
• 2 Round of IVF
• 5 Embryo Transfers
• The part her faith...

Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Endometriosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist currently working at the Fertility Associates Auckland office. 

This episode covers; 

• What is Endometriosis
• What are the symptoms 
• What are the ways to get diagnosed
• Management options 
• How endo can impact fertility 
• How can endo surgery temporarily improve your fertilit...

Today I am joined by the wonderful Justine, also known as My Balance Project on Instagram. Justine takes us through her journey that ultimately lead to having her son, 12 years ago. 

Her story includes;

• PCOS
• Weight Loss
• Ovulation Inductions (Clomid & Trigger Injections)
• Impact the medications had on her personality and well being 
• Friends and family getting pregnant 
• Success after 18 months 
• Discussions on having a second...

What does FET even mean? How does it work? And most importantly, how does it feel? Tune in to this episode to hear me talk you through all of the above, plus so much more. 

During my recent FET cycle I recorded regular, real time updates as I went through the process. I want you all to go into this episode without apprehension so just know that this cycle was not successful. But that also means I must give a warning, as th...

Welcome back to Season 4!

Tune in today to hear all about Jasmyn's second round of IVF, which unfortunately has resulted in more heartbreak. Today we take you through the IVF process, focusing on the physical challenges this round presented. We also touch on the emotions of another failed round, continuous bad news as well as a surprise diagnosis that Jasmyn recently received. 

We also discuss how the podcast...