Welcome to our series into Marriage while navigating Infertility / TTC! This episode kicks off the conversation by diving into God's Word to answer the question what is God's design for family/marriage? Especially for those of us in the waiting room of trying to conceive.    How do we live out God's calling when we're not "being fruitful and multiplying"?  What does this mean for us if we never do get pregnant? In this episode, I break down God's call to us as married couples navigating this...

In this episode, Sierra shares part 2 of her personal testimony walking through TTC baby #2. Catch part 1 of her testimony in Episode 29! This episode is specific to secondary infertility and the lessons God taught her in the waiting outside of the miscarriages she experienced and discussed last episode. She shares how trying to conceive consumed a part of her mind that left her struggling to live in the present God had her in and how she fixed her focus. Tune in today to hear her powerful...

In this episode, Sierra shares her personal testimony walking through TTC baby #2. After getting pregnant without issues with her first daughter, she walked through two miscarriages as they TTC their second. She shares how she navigated not just one miscarriage but a second, how God met her and what she did to heal and grow through the heartache. This is part 1 of Sierra's Testimony. Tune in today to hear her powerful story  ** we did have some editing/tech issues so the sound is a little...

In this episode, I dive into Daniel 3:8-25... and what we can glean from Jesus showing up for Shadrach, Meshach and Abendago in the fiery furnace. Press play on this episode to tune in and hear what God has for you today as you continue on your TTC journey while walking with the Lord.    Special Announcement Now Available: Finding Hope through Infertility / TTC Masterclass is now available to purchase & watch today! $37 and will equip you with tools in your toolbox to dig deeper with God...

In this episode, I dive into what it means to TRUST God... and the difference between faith vs. trust. We explore how we can have faith God can, but we might question or doubt that He will come through - which is an issue of trust because trust is build on character! Tune in to this episode on how to transform and heal that relationship of trust with God.   Special Announcement Now Available: Finding Hope through Infertility / TTC Masterclass is now available to purchase & watch today!...

In this episode, I dive into one of our responses that rises to the surface when we face a trauma: blame. Blame specifically toward God for allowing us to suffer through Infertility/TTC. We tackle a very difficult question that I believe you might be wrestling with even if it's more subconscious: Can God allow suffering AND be all-loving??   John 9 - Jesus heals a man born blind and we can see 3 key elements that help us find peace with this difficult wrestling on a spiritual and emotional...

In this episode, I dive into Sarah's Infertility Story from the Old Testament. Her journey to becoming a mom spanning nearly 90 years, teaches us 3 powerful lessons that can encourage and equip you as you and your spouse TTC.     I love taking you to Scripture for our Hope, for weekly encouragement because Hope is found in Christ alone and Scripture is alive and active, full of intentional testimonies to show us what we need as we navigate difficult circumstances!   Special Announcement Now...

*TRIGGER WARNING* I do share our news that we are expecting baby #2 in this episode. The purpose of this episode is two-fold:  1. Remind us that God's timing is truly everything. No protocol, doctor or approach is going to be THE solution. It's God's intentional timing that directs life 3  2. Share what we did do differently between TTC Highland and now this baby and why we did things differently. I'm not a doctor and this is not medical advice. This is only me sharing what we chose and what...

I was sitting in church Sunday when I had this vision of how it feels to walk through infertility - it's just like the disciples during the storm in Matthew 8:23-27. The storm is overtaking them, the disciples feel like they're about to die & drown and Jesus is SLEEPING of all things!    Infertility can feel like this.  Why is Jesus "asleep" as we're navigating the worst storm of our life?  How do we manage our hope and starting trusting God's plan through infertility?  In this episode, I...

We are back! After a month of travel and refresh time, we are back with weekly uploads every Monday! I put up a question and answer box on my instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewaitingwellpodcast/ and one question I received was how to overcome the fear of miscarriage to find peace when you do finally have a positive pregnancy test.    The heartache of miscarriage is one I cannot fathom, but I did want to take time to answer this question to the best of what I believe God's Word says!...

Are you struggling with burnout in your TTC journey? Press play on this episode.    I asked myself the q- what would I want to hear, NEED to hear if I was facing a lot of burnout in our TTC journey... and of course God's Word always has the hope, restoration, and rejuvenation we need during these seasons.    Verses shared in this: Matthew 6:19-21 Isaiah 48:10 John 3:16   Join my infertility + TTC journey monthly e-mail newsletter click here. My Website: www.courtneyduinker.com  Email:...

We had our daughter via IVF after 6 years of infertility & TTC. She was our only embryo that came from our round of IVF. We do not have any additional embryos and do not want to do IVF again if we don't have too.    Our goal is to conceive naturally with baby #2. So we decided to take a naturopathic route working from the whole picture starting from my baseline bloodwork / hormone panels.    In this episode, we discuss the results we just got back, what it means, what I would strongly...

Has trying to conceive left you emotionally and spiritually drained? Are you feeling lost with God's plan and uncertain about what steps He may be calling you & your spouse too?    In this episode we dive into rest, and how to identify striving in ungodly ambition for a baby versus resting in God for provision. There were many short stints during our TTC journey that we felt God had given us yellow and red lights. We were faithful to stay clued in to His prompting because rest God's way...

In this episode, I discuss the 2 week waiting period while Trying to Conceive and how to navigate it as a Christian couple.    Book a 1 on 1 Faith-Based Mentorship Meeting with me! Let's grab a mentorship meeting where we will work 1 on 1 through your personal TTC journey; navigating your questions, obstacles and stewardship of thoughts, health & habits. We will create a personal, customized faith wellness plan for you so you can thrive in your waiting season!...

What defines your hope?  Statistics? Your doctors? Your circumstances?   In this episode, I discuss what Easter means for Christians struggling to conceive and the true foundation for our hope. I was a hot mess Easter morning and today, I share why.   Helpful Links:   The Reel I mentioned - showing what my husband and I do every week to have a healthy week together as a Christian married couple: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co3afqOppv7/   Apply to become a health + fitness client with me in...

Are you like me and would probably label yourself more of a control freak for lack of a better word?   Are you battling for control over your TTC journey? You want to live in surrender but not sure how to when TTC requires you to track & be aware?    Then THIS is the episode for you!!  The Reel showing what my husband and I do every week to have a healthy week together as a Christian married couple: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co3afqOppv7/   Apply to become a health + fitness client...

In this episode, I share THE HABIT that can break any frustration you may be feeling towards God's timing of your TTC journey.   In my opinion, this one thing is overlooked and underutilized. It's a weapon we have to fight any frustration or division in us about God's beautiful sovereign timing in our lives including when we conceive.    Wrestling with your faith? Desire to grow through this obstacle not just be totally isolated and discouraged? Book a 1 on 1 mentor call where we can dive...

In this episode, I share 4 specific things I did to live well during the waiting while TTC.    These four things helped me build hope when I felt discouraged, build unity & communication in my marriage, build confidence & love for my body during a season of so much limbo physically, and build purpose without waiting on becoming a mother.    I challenge you to begin working on the one of these four that is currently ranked lowest— to improve on just that one area and add on more as you...

Thinking about when or if we're ready to TTC for baby #2 has been so heavy on my heart. Several friends have gotten pregnant recently which makes the conversation more frequent.    I honestly don't know that I'm ready for TTC #2. I've noticed just in discussing TTC, I have wounds very much still open, raw from our TTC journey for Highland. So in this episode, I discuss where I'm at with this conversation, how I'm navigating my wounds while also choosing to do things different the second time...

It hit me during my quiet time this week how we should be praying while TTC. I can't believe I haven't seen it until now, but it's just such a small, yet POWERFUL shift that truly will change everything in your waiting season. This episode is fire - especially the ending! I love how God's Word is truly sharper than any two-edged sword - so good for challenging, changing and healing us!  If this episode impacts you in anyway, would you consider leaving a review? Leave a review here,...

Not sure how to lead your wife as you navigate trying to conceive or infertility? Tune in to today's episode where my husband breaks down ways he intentional chose to lead me on this journey. In this episode, Josh touches on specific habits he created to build the culture of a home filled with hope and he touches on the responsibility of a husband during this time. If today's episode inspired, equipped or challenged you in anyway, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! This helps...

Navigating infertility for nearly 7 years did a number on my relationship with God at times. There were seasons where I had no interest in opening up my Bible even though it was the best thing for me to do.    My husband taught me a simple method to start re-building communication with God and opening up the door to receiving healing, and peace despite my circumstances. On this week's episode, I break that method down for you so you can start having break throughs with God & walking in...

Are you tired of the negative pregnancy tests? This week, I interview guest expert, Dr. Samantha Briguglio, on her holistic approach of helping women conceive. In this episode, she breaks down the 5 pillars of wellness that are key contributors to hormonal health that can impact fertility. She is a Naturopathic Doctor Fertility Expert located in Scottsdale, AZ but also able to work virtual to anyone in the US or Canada.  Dr. B does an incredible job of empowering us to laser in on what we CAN...

Should you go to the baby shower while navigating infertility or TTC? During my 7 year wait and journey through infertility, pretty much every single friend of mine eventually got pregnant 1-3+ times in the amount of time that I was still waiting.  It was so painful.  So how do you show up & love your friends when your pain feels so overwhelming and impossible to celebrate them?In this episode, I answer the question: should you go to the baby shower? We dive into biblical definition of...

Last weekend I was triggered by a message I received giving me advice on what I could do to conceive. Have you ever been on the receiving end of that?    During my 7 year wait and journey through infertility, I received a lot of unsolicited advice... my favorite: "just relax and it'll happen" IYKYK    Unwanted advice, usually from those who have never struggled to conceive, can be triggering. When we are triggered, our frustration and anger can grow quickly while offense takes over our...