Marilyn Gomez

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Five sentences about me…

I am an empathetic fiery Latina from NYC living in the suburbs of Charlotte North Carolina. I love deep conversations about life and purpose while sipping on a glass of Rosé. I enjoy hiking in the mountains, biking, and eating anything with sugar. I am an avid reader and enjoy True Crime podcasts. I own an online store called Infertile Tees, where I design and create graphic t-shirts, and things that support the infertility journey. I advocate at a local and state level to ensure families have coverage to proceed family building.

One thing I wish I knew going into my fertility journey...

That it would effect my sex life. If I could jump into a time machine I would make sure my husband and I both went to therapy so we could heal together while journeying. It would have helped us see it less as a "job", and stay connected instead.

One thing about me that is forever changed because of my fertility journey...

How I navigate conversations with women. I will NEVER ask "When are you having children" or " when are you giving your child a sib". My approach is different, empathetic. I am a better listener.

One funny moment or anecdote from my fertility journey...

My selfies with Wanda. I took one at every appointment, and one time the Doctor walked in mid-selfie and it low-key looked like I was practicing a blow-job (palm to head). Then I told him that in the Infertility Community we nicknamed the wand "Wanda", and he didn't find it amusing.

One product, practice, or ritual I adopted during my fertility journey, which I have/have not kept a part of my life...

Healing my womb through energy work to relieve the resentment and hate I had developed toward it. I practice meditation, and reiki to give gratitude and restore my love back to my body for all it endured. I asked my body to forgive me for hating it and it has been a powerful thing to process.