Ep 5: Eliza Opens Up About Four Years of Infertility and Pregnancy After Loss

Disclaimers:

This episode may contain sensitive topics related to miscarriage, infertility, and infant loss. If these subjects are triggering for you, please listen with care. While there may be conversations about medications or medical treatments, I am not a doctor, and I am not offering any medical advice. Please consult an actual doctor for your own medical care.

Anyone who has gone through infertility or miscarriage knows how vulnerable that time is, physically, emotionally, mentally, and even when it comes to your relationships and interactions with others. It is a difficult and heavy time to navigate, and it can feel devastating and lonely. But know that you are not alone.

I invited my good friend Eliza to speak on today’s episode about her four year infertility journey, her miscarriage, and how she is handling being pregnant after loss. She shares the emotional ups and downs, how she advocated for her needs, the difficulties of connecting with others, and advice for taking care of yourself. She is open and honest, and my hope is that hearing her story will help you feel less alone and give you the strength to keep going.

What’s in this episode:

• Eliza’s struggles with getting pregnant [02:11]
• How these difficulties took a toll on Eliza’s mental health and relationship with her husband [08:14]
• Why they finally decided to try the medication route [10:33]
• What is PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) [11:28]
• The disappointment of not getting pregnant when “nothing is wrong” [15:44]
• Side effects of the medication Eliza took [18:19]
• Why Eliza wouldn’t change the miracle that is their journey [21:30]
• The importance of taking the necessary steps to research and communicate your needs [24:03]
• The emotional roller coaster that is a pregnancy turned miscarriage [31:32]
• How hard it is to be consoled by others after a miscarriage [36:26]
• How hard it is to feel excitement with her current pregnancy and taking it one day at a time [40:10]
• How slowing down and anti-anxiety medications have helped Eliza manage emotional ups and downs [44:01]
• Why it’s important to acknowledge when you need help and ask for it [49:11]
• Eliza’s advice for anyone going through a similar situation [51:00]
• How making small health-conscious changes in your everyday life can help with peace of mind [55:44]

 

If you’re experiencing the emotional roller coaster of infertility, miscarriage, or a pregnancy after loss, I invite you to tune in to this episode.

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