Listen in as True IVF Story shares her unbelievable seven-year fertility journey. Through her challenging journey  she gives voice to the real life struggles of trying to conceive.  But it’s not just her story that's important for listeners, It’s her wisdom that she has learned along the way. True IVF Story stresses the importance of self-advocacy and proper research for those navigating the fertility landscape. After multiple failed IVF cycles, chemical pregnancies and a dangerous ectopic pregnancy, Lea’s guest discusses the mental and emotional toll of infertility and ways to cope with it. The conversation dives into the often unspoken areas of infertility like effects on relationships, navigating healthcare systems and dealing with grief and loss.  00:36 Discovering True IVF Story: A Journey of Resilience 03:47 Getting to Know True IVF Story: Icebreaker Questions 06:23 The Start of True IVF Story's Infertility Journey 10:06 The Emotional Rollercoaster of IVF Cycles 18:06 The Heartbreak of Unsuccessful Embryo Transfers 26:17 The Realization of a Mistake in the Transfer Process 27:51 The Burden of Double Checking in Medical Procedures 32:15 The Fear of Not Having a Child 35:56 The Painful Experience of Miscarriage 37:22 The Shock of Discovering a Second Pregnancy 44:02 The Emotional Toll of Infertility and the Importance of Support 50:44 The Decision to Consider Other Options 52:32 The Impact of Infertility on Life and Relationships 57:06 The Importance of Advocacy and Self-Care in the Infertility Journey 58:09 The Hope for the Future and the Power of Community Here's your action steps:⬇️ 🚨Follow or Subscribe to the Tru Fertility Podcast wherever you’re watching to make sure you don't miss a beat! For the video podcast, take a watch on youtube! Please leave me a rating and review and share this podcast with anyone you think would love it as well!  🤩Learn more about host Lea Nicole Trujillo and check out her fertility coaching services here ⭐️Get a free Triple your IVF Success with Less Stress Class. 👯And join the Tru Fertility Tribe for all things Tru Fertility Podcast with BONUS clips and exclusive content. ⭐️Follow Lea on Instagram for almost daily posts!  👯Connect with True IVF Story on Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trufertility/message